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Aplikasi Android Menggunakan iSpring Suite untuk Mengajarkan Kosakata Bahasa Arab bagi Siswa Kelas IV
Authors: Mahadi Berlianda Salsabila , Tohe Achmad
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan media pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Arab berbasis android menggunakan iSpring Suite. Model penelitian ini menggunakan ADDIE dengan modifikasi sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Hasil pengembangan berupa aplikasi bernama AMIRA “Aku Mahir Bahasa Arab” yang memuat empat tema yaitu alamat (al-unwan), profesi (al-mihnah), anggota keluarga (afradul usroh), dan di rumah (fil baiti). Materi yang disajikan secara keseluruhan terdiri atas 67 kosakata disertai contoh kalimat dan tata bahasa. Selain itu, terdapat empat ragam game interaktif seperti mencocokkan gambar dan mufradat, mencocokkan pelafalan mufradat dan gambar, menyusun huruf mufradat secara acak, dan mengisi mufradat dalam kalimat rumpang, serta latihan soal. Aplikasi ini telah memenuhi syarat kelayakan dengan penilaian oleh ahli media, ahli materi, guru, dan pengguna sebesar 91,8 persen. Jumlah tersebut menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi yang diujicobakan dinyatakan layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Arab yang menarik, efektif, dan variative untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa.
Kata Kunci: media pembelajaran; Android; iSpring Suite; kosakata bahasa Arab
Developing An Android-Based Arabic Vocabulary Learning Application using iSpring Suite for 4th-Grade Students
This study aims to develop an Android-based Arabic vocabulary learning application using iSpring Suite. The research model uses ADDIE with modifications according to the needs. The development results in an application called AMIRA "Aku Mahir Bahasa Arab" which contains four themes: address (al-unwan), profession (al-mihnah), family members (afradul usroh), and at home (fil baiti). The material presented consists of a total of 67 vocabulary words accompanied by example sentences and grammar. In addition, there were four types of interactive games such as matching pictures and mufradat, matching the pronunciation of mufradat and pictures, arranging mufradat letters randomly, and filling in mufradat in incomplete sentences, as well as exercises. This application has met the feasibility requirements with an assessment by media experts, material experts, teachers, and users of 91.8 percent. This number indicates that the tested application is considered suitable for use as an interesting, effective, and varied Arabic vocabulary learning media to increase students' learning interest.
Keywords: learning media; Android; iSpring Suite; Arabic vocabulary
Batik Gringsing Teratai Karya Soendari Batik and Art Gallery Kota Malang
Authors: Damayanti Rizky Eka , Sumarwahyudi Sumarwahyudi , Sidyawati Lisa
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan visualisasi motif dan visualisasi warna batik motif Gringsing Teratai karya Soendari Batik and Art Gallery di Kota Malang. Metode yang digunakan merujuk pada teori Milles dan Huberman yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan tiga karya batik dengan motif Gringsing Teratai yaitu motif Gringsing Teratai kombinasi sulur, motif Gringsing Teratai kombinasi Topeng, dan motif Gringsing Teratai kombinasi bunga Andong. Visualisasi motif batik tersebut merupakan perpaduan corak non-geometris dan geometris. Ketiga motif batik tersebut sama – sama menggunakan pewarna sintetis dan alat cap batik. Pada akhir penelitian, diperoleh hasil bahwa batik Gringsing Teratai memiliki perbedaan dengan motif batik Gringsing klasik dan motif batik Malangan pada umumnya. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan ciri khas pada tiap lembar kain yang memiliki motif Grinsing, bunga Teratai, serta kombinasi motif adaptasi dari ikon Kota Malang lainnya.
Kata kunci: batik; Gringsing Teratai; Soendari
Gringsing Teratai Batik by Soendari Batik and Art Gallery Malang City
The purpose of this study is to describe the visualization of motifs and color visualization of the Gringsing Teratai batik motif by Soendari Batik and Art Gallery in Malang City. The method used refers to the theory of Milles and Huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and verification. The results of this study show three batik works with the Gringsing Lotus motif, namely the Gringsing Lotus motif with a combination of tendrils, the Gringsing Lotus motif with a mask combination, and the Gringsing Lotus motif with a combination of Andong flowers. The visualization of the batik motif is a combination of non-geometric and geometric patterns. The three batik motifs use synthetic dyes and batik stamping tools. At the end of the study, it was found that Gringsing Teratai batik had differences with classical Gringsing batik motifs and Malangan batik motifs in general. This is evidenced by the characteristics of each sheet of cloth that has the motif of Gringsing, Lotus flower, and a combination of adaptation motifs from other Malang City icons.
Keywords: batik; Gringsing Teratai; Soendari
Proses Kreatif Penulisan Antologi Cerita Pendek Edicius Suoires
Authors: Ulum Hidayatul , Zahro’ Azizatuz
Published: July 2024

Karya sastra dan lingkungan memiliki keterkaitan erat. Karya sastra berwawasan lingkungan atau ekokritik dapat menjadi solusi bagi permasalahan lingkungan yang ada. Kritik terhadap kondisi lingkungan yang mengkhawatirkan dapat disampaikan kepada pembaca melalui karya sastra berupa antologi cerpen berjudul Edicius Suoires yang menceritakan lingkungan pantai dan kawasan laut dengan berfokus pada penderitaan hewan laut akibat perbuatan manusia. Selain antologi cerita pendek Edicius Suoires bertema ekokritik, penulis juga menyusun proses kreatif untuk melengkapinya. Proses kreatif ini bertujuan memaparkan proses penulisan antologi cerita pendek Edicius Suoires. Model yang dirujuk dalam proses kreatif ini, yaitu tahapan-tahapan proses kreatif yang dijabarkan oleh Sumardjo dalam Catatan Kecil tentang Menulis Cerpen yang meliputi lima tahapan proses kreatif. Hasil dari proses kreatif ini, yaitu terdapat lima tahapan proses kreatif dalam menciptakan karya sastra berupa antologi cerita pendek berjudul Edicius Suoires. Tahapan-tahapan tersebut meliputi (1) tahap persiapan, (2) tahap inkubasi, (3) tahap inspirasi, (4) tahap penulisan, dan (5) tahap revisi.
Kata kunci: ekokritik; proses kreatif; Edicius Suoires
The Creative Process of Writing the Edicius Suoires Short Story Anthology
Literary work and the environment are closely related. Eco-minded or ecocritical literary works can be a solution to existing environmental problems. Criticism of the alarming environmental conditions can be conveyed to the reader through a literary work in the form of an anthology of short stories entitled Edicius Suoires which tells the environment of the beach and sea area by focusing on the suffering of marine animals due to human actions. In addition to the anthology of Edicius Suoires short stories on the theme of ecocritic, the author also structured the creative process to complement it. This creative process aims to explain the process of writing the short story anthology of Edicius Suoires. The model referred to in this creative process, namely the stages of the creative process described by Sumardjo in a Catatan Kecil tentang Menulis Cerpen which includes five stages of the creative process. As a result, there are five stages of the creative process in creating a literary work in the form of a short story anthology entitled Edicius Suoires. These stages include (1) the preparation stage, (2) the incubation stage, (3) the inspiration stage, (4) the writing stage, and (5) the revision stage.
Keywords: ecocritic; creative process; Edicius Suoires
Penerapan Metode Brainwriting terhadap Gambar Berantai pada Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Kelas VIII-A SMP Laboratorium UM
Authors: Adiningsih Aisyah , Karkono Karkono
Published: July 2024

This study explores the implementation of brainwriting to chain images as a method to enhance poetry writing skills. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research applies the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, and Result) to analyze the effectiveness of this approach. Data collection methods include observation, questionnaire administration, testing, and document analysis. The study focuses on students in class VIII-A of UM Laboratory Middle School, comprising 32 students, with 14 male and 18 female participants. By utilizing the brainwriting technique to generate and connect ideas for image chaining, students' engagement and motivation in learning are expected to increase. The subsequent discussion sessions following brainwriting activities facilitate the exchange of perspectives and emotions among students regarding the chained images, fostering empathy and deeper understanding. The collaborative nature of the padlet platform enhances communication and interaction among students, creating a conducive environment for exploring and expressing ideas. Through this process, students not only improve their poetry writing skills but also develop their ability to interpret and convey emotions through visual imagery. Overall, the findings suggest that incorporating brainwriting into poetry writing sessions can be an effective strategy to stimulate creativity and enhance students' learning experience in poetry composition.
Kreaktivitas Peserta Didik dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Materi Pencegahan Perundungan dengan Pixton
Authors: Sabarudin Angela Putri Rizka , Utama Candra , Fithriyanasari Elly
Published: July 2024

Penggunaan teknologi seperti Pixton dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia dapat memberikan alat dan platform yang memadai bagi siswa untuk mengeksplorasi kreativitas mereka secara lebih mendalam dan interaktif. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kreativitas siswa dalam memperoleh materi pencegahan bullying dalam bahasa Indonesia melalui penggunaan Pixton. Penelitian ini meng­gunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif, analisis data kuantitatif, dan statistik deskriptif untuk mengukur efektivitas Pixton dalam meningkatkan kreativitas siswa. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa dapat mengungkapkan ide mereka melalui bercerita dengan sangat baik, yang terbukti dari skor 96 persen dalam kategori sangat baik. Selain itu, mereka juga mampu menciptakan karya dengan baik, dengan skor 84 persen dalam kategori baik. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa siswa dapat membuat cerita dan melakukan tindakan untuk mencegah perundungan, dengan skor 65 persen dalam kategori cukup baik. Mereka juga diberikan kebebasan dalam meng­gunakan imajinasinya untuk memecahkan masalah, dengan skor 70 persen dalam kategori cukup baik. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa Pixton tidak hanya meningkatkan kemampuan kreatif siswa dalam mengekspresikan diri, tetapi juga dalam memahami dan mengatasi masalah sosial seperti bullying. Oleh karena itu, media Pixton dapat dikatakan sangat efektif dalam membantu siswa menjadi lebih kreatif ketika mempel­ajari tentang perundungan dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menegaskan pen­tingnya integrasi tekno­logi dalam pendidikan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kreatif dan mempersiapkan siswa menghadapi tantangan sosial di masa depan.
Edukasi Batik di PKBM Darul Ulum Widang Untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas Masyarakat Tuban
Authors: Sun'an Siti Habiballah , Hariyanto Hariyanto , Rini Denik Ristya
Published: July 2024

Sebagai warisan budaya Indonesia, batik memiliki nilai historis dan artistik yang penting serta perlu dijaga keberlanjutannya. Batik bukan hanya sekadar kain bermotif indah, tetapi juga identitas bangsa dan simbol kebudayaan yang diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Menyadari pentingnya melestarikan batik, PKBM Darul Ulum Widang, sebuah lembaga seni ternama di Tuban, berupaya melestarikan seni batik dan meningkatkan kreativitas masyarakat. Lembaga ini menyediakan fasilitas dan tenaga pengajar kompeten untuk pembelajaran seni batik. Penelitian ini berfokus pada sistem pembelajaran yang diterapkan di Pusat Edukasi Batik PKBM Darul Ulum Widang dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi langsung terhadap kegiatan pembelajaran, wawancara dengan instruktur dan peserta pelatihan, serta dokumentasi yang mencakup pengkajian dokumen tertulis, catatan pribadi, catatan resmi, catatan sejarah, serta gambar atau video yang mendokumentasikan proses belajar mengajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pembelajaran batik yang diterapkan di PKBM Darul Ulum Widang sangat berhasil dalam melestarikan seni batik dan meningkatkan kreativitas masyarakat. Peserta pelatihan tidak hanya belajar teknik membatik tetapi juga memahami filosofi dan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam setiap motif batik yang mereka buat. Dengan demikian, PKBM Darul Ulum Widang berperan sebagai pusat pembelajaran dan penjaga warisan budaya yang berharga ini.
Penciptaan Produk Kriya Bambu Lukis sebagai Suvenir Khas Desa Wisata Sembalun Lombok Timur
Authors: Arrazi Muhammad Farisian , Hariyanto Hariyanto , Anggriani Swastika Dhesti
Published: July 2024

Desa Sembalun merupakan salah satu destinasi wisata di Pulau Lombok yang terletak di Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Barat. Desa ini terkenal dengan potensi pertanian serta keindahan alamnya yang memukau, dengan hamparan petak sawah yang dikelilingi perbukitan megah, sehingga mengundang banyak wisatawan lokal dan mancanegara. Keindahan alam ini menjadi daya tarik utama yang menarik banyak pengunjung ke desa ini. Oleh karena itu, warga Desa Sembalun tengah berupaya mengembangkan potensi pariwisata yang ada sebagai sarana peningkatan perekonomi­an mereka. Meski demikian, Desa Sembalun belum memiliki suvenir yang inovatif, hanya menyediakan gantungan kunci dan kaos sablon biasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan inovasi baru dalam desain produk suvenir di Desa Sembalun dengan mengangkat potensi bambu yang melimpah sebagai bahan dasar. Suvenir ini akan dihiasi dengan lukisan naturalis yang menggambarkan berbagai objek wisata di Desa Sembalun, memberikan identitas unik dan menarik bagi setiap suvenir. Penciptaan suvenir dilakukan dengan metode penciptaan seni kriya oleh SP Gustami yang meliputi tahap eksplorasi, perancangan, perwujudan, dan evaluasi. Hasil dari proses ini adalah berbagai produk suvenir, seperti gelas bambu, tempat alat tulis bambu, tempat alat makan bambu, tempat tisu bambu, notebook bambu, dan jam bambu. Dengan adanya suvenir bambu lukis ini, diharapkan Desa Sembalun tidak hanya mampu meningkatkan daya tarik wisata, tetapi juga memperluas jangkauan promosi desa melalui produk yang berkualitas dan berdaya tarik tinggi, sehingga mampu memberikan kontribusi positif bagi perekonomian lokal dan memperkaya pengalaman wisatawan.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Produk dengan Pemanfaatan Canva untuk Memberdayakan Kreativitas Peserta Didik Kelas 8
Authors: Rahman Safrina Azaria , Swasono Purbo
Published: July 2024

Implementasi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi produk dengan pemanfaatan Canva di SMP Negeri 11 Malang telah menjadi fokus penelitian yang bertujuan untuk memperkaya pengalaman belajar peserta didik kelas 8E serta memperkuat keterampilan kreatif mereka. Dalam upaya ini, pendekatan kualitatif dipilih untuk memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang pengaruh penggunaan Canva terhadap kreativitas peserta didik. Sebanyak 32 peserta didik dari kelas tersebut menjadi subjek penelitian yang terlibat dalam proses pengumpulan data melalui berbagai metode seperti observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan pengisian angket kreativitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Canva dalam pembelajaran telah memunculkan sejumlah kendala yang perlu diatasi, seperti keterbatasan akses internet dan pemahaman fitur. Meskipun demikian, guru di SMP Negeri 11 Malang telah memanfaatkan Canva secara konsisten dalam penyusunan materi pembelajaran, termasuk pembuatan presentasi, lembar kerja, infografis, dan video animasi. Di sisi peserta didik, meskipun terdapat kendala teknis seperti keterbatasan kuota internet, mereka cenderung menggunakan Canva karena kemudahan penggunaannya. Dengan adanya implementasi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi produk dengan pemanfaatan Canva, para peserta didik telah mampu mengembangkan kreativitas mereka melalui pembuatan berbagai produk visual. Poster, infografis, dan video yang dihasilkan menunjukkan tingkat kreativitas yang beragam, meskipun masih terdapat beberapa kendala teknis yang perlu diatasi. Meskipun demikian, hasil penelitian menegaskan bahwa pendekatan ini memberikan kontribusi positif dalam meningkatkan kreativitas peserta didik kelas 8E di SMP Negeri 11 Malang.
Implementasi Pendekatan Berdiferensiasi melalui Media Pembelajaran Konkret, Video, dan PPT Interaktif pada Kelas 5 SD
Authors: Armadhani Rio , Utama Candra
Published: July 2024

Pembelajaran yang baik adalah pembelajaran yang berpihak pada peserta didik. Namun, kenyataannya, proses pembelajaran yang umum terjadi hanya terfokus pada satu cara belajar, sehingga banyak peserta didik yang tidak terpenuhi kebu­tuhan belajarnya. Penelitian ini memberikan solusi pada permasalahan tersebut dengan menerapkan pendekatan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi, khususnya diferen­siasi pada proses melalui penggunaan berbagai macam media pembelajaran. Pen­dekatan ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi cara mengakomodasi kebutuhan belajar peserta didik serta untuk mengetahui adanya perubahan motivasi belajar siswa setelah penerapan pendekatan berdiferensiasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan hasil penelitian yang dijabarkan secara deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa penerapan pendekatan berdiferensiasi dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif dalam merealisasikan pembelajaran yang berpihak pada peserta didik. Penggunaan media pembelajaran yang menarik dan interaktif terbukti memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap motivasi belajar siswa. Dengan me­nerapkan berbagai metode dan media yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan in­dividu, pembelajaran dapat menjadi lebih efektif dan menyenangkan. Misalnya, penggunaan video pembelajaran, permainan edukatif, simulasi interaktif, dan alat bantu visual lainnya mampu menjadikan materi pelajaran lebih mudah dipahami dan menarik minat siswa. Hal ini juga memotivasi siswa untuk lebih aktif terlibat dalam proses belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti pentingnya pen­dekatan individual dalam pendidikan, di mana setiap siswa diperlakukan sebagai individu dengan kebutuhan dan gaya belajar yang berbeda. Dengan demikian, diferensiasi dalam proses pembelajaran tidak hanya meningkatkan pemahaman materi, tetapi juga membantu siswa merasa lebih dihargai dan didukung dalam proses belajarnya. Ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran yang berpihak pada peserta didik tidak hanya mungkin, tetapi juga dapat diimplementasikan secara efektif dengan pendekatan yang tepat dan penggunaan media pembelajaran yang bervariasi.
Karakter Luhur Guru dalam Nilai Moral Tari Topeng Malangan
Authors: Sa’diyah Ni’matus , Nugraheni Nathanael Eka , Missa Hegintan , Basuki Imam Agus
Published: July 2024

Karakter luhur guru merupakan karakter moral yang menunjukkan integritas dan profesionalisme seorang guru. Karakter luhur guru terdiri atas 6 karakter, yaitu respectful, religius dan menjauhi gibah, responsif, open minded, tulus dan menjiwai, serta sehat dan bugar. Generasi saat ini memiliki kecenderungan untuk menjadi pribadi yang individualis, sehingga tidak terbiasa untuk mengenal dan mengimplementasikan nilai-nilai moral dan etika dalam setiap kegiatan yang dilakukan. Jika terus dibiarkan, hal ini akan menyebabkan hilangnya identitas bangsa terutama nilai moral dan etika yang selama ini sudah menjadi ciri khas bangsa Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan representasi karakter luhur guru yang terdapat dalam nilai moral Topeng Malangan. Penelitian ini diharapkan mampu menjadi salah satu sumber referensi guru dan calon guru yang ingin belajar tentang karakter luhur guru melalui kesenian, khususnya seni Topeng Malangan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah studi literatur pada jurnal dengan tema nilai moral dan etika pada Topeng Malangan. Metode penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara meninjau dokumen terkait yang berhubungan dengan topik permasalahan untuk kemudian diolah sehingga mampu menjawab permasalahan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa representasi karakter luhur guru dalam Topeng Malangan terdiri atas karakter respectful, religius dan menjauhi gibah, responsif, tulus dan menjiwai, serta sehat dan bugar.
Eksplorasi Etnomatika pada Praktik Membatik Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Jatayu Putri Datalia , Wilujeng Rahma , Nadia Rifda , Hiadayah Rizqy Nurul , Rahma Selin Dita , Miranti Sinta Dwi , Thohir M. Anas
Published: July 2024

Pembelajaran matematika di sekolah sering kali terbatas pada pendekatan formal dan teoritis, yang kadang kurang memperhatikan variasi dan keterlibatan peserta didik. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan menurunnya minat belajar matematika. Oleh karena itu, inovasi dalam pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah Dasar menjadi penting untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran. Salah satu inovasi yang menarik adalah memanfaatkan produk budaya lokal sebagai alat pembelajaran matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali potensi budaya lokal, khususnya dalam batik Malangan, dan menjelajahi cara memanfaatkannya dalam pembelajaran matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif, dengan pendekatan studi eksplorasi melalui teknik etnografi. Peneliti mengumpulkan data dari berbagai sumber, termasuk literatur, pengamatan, dan mungkin wawancara dengan guru kelas VI dan siswa kelas VI di SD Laboratorium UM. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa budaya Jawa, seperti batik Malangan, memiliki potensi besar untuk diintegrasikan dalam pembelajaran matematika. Dengan pemanfaatan yang tepat, batik Malangan dapat menjadi sumber daya pembelajaran yang bermakna bagi peserta didik, men­ciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih menarik dan relevan. Integrasi batik Malangan dalam pembelajaran matematika dapat membantu siswa memahami konsep mate­matika secara lebih konkret dan kontekstual, meningkatkan keterlibatan mereka dalam proses pembelajaran, serta memperkuat hubungan antara matematika dengan budaya lokal. Ini juga dapat membuka pintu bagi pengembangan pendekatan pembel­ajaran matematika yang lebih inklusif dan beragam, yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan konteks siswa di Sekolah Dasar.
Pembelajaran Berbasis Pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Fitriah Lailatul , Gaol Maytha Esterya Lumban , Cahyanti Nadilla Resti , Yamalia Nursila , Maharani Nisa , Iriani Irma Tri , Surayanah Surayanah
Published: July 2024

Pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) telah menjadi fokus utama dalam literatur pendidikan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengajaran yang menghargai keanekaragaman budaya peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan CRT dalam pembelajaran di kelas 2 SDN Pandanwangi 3 Malang. Pene­litian ini berupa kualitatif deskriptif, menggunakan metode observasi dan wawan­cara. Hasil wawancara dengan guru di kelas 2B menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik tertarik dengan tarian tradisional Bantengan, yang berasal dari daerah asal Malang. Selain itu, hasil observasi menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik lebih terlibat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran yang menggunakan pendekatan budaya responsif CRT. Pelajar aktif bertanya dan menjawab pertanyaan guru. Selain itu, pendekatan pembelajaran CRT dianggap berhasil apabila peserta didik dapat membangun rasa saling menghormati terhadap keragaman budaya, baik yang dimiliki oleh orang lain maupun diri mereka sendiri. Adapun hasil wawancara dengan guru kelas 2C me­nunjukkan bahwa guru masih belum memiliki pemahaman yang mendalam tentang pendekatan pembelajaran budaya responsif. Guru juga menjelaskan bahwa belum memberikan perhatian yang cukup pada penerapan pendekatan ini. Me­nurut data yang dikumpulkan dari observasi yang dilakukan di kelas 2C selama kegiatan pembelajaran yang dilakukan dengan pendekatan CRT, peserta didik menunjukkan minat dan antusiasme untuk belajar. Ini terjadi ketika peserta didik belajar tentang keberagaman di sekolah.
Promoción del emprendimiento como una estrategia de responsabilidad social
Authors: Villasmil Molero Milagros , Gil Osorio Ivonne
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Identificar los elementos característicos para promover el emprendimiento como una estrategia de responsabilidad social en comunidades de la ciudad de Barranquilla. Método: El estudio fue de tipo descriptivo. Para ejecutar el estudio se requirió de un grupo de participantes, organizados por 11 líderes de empresas y 43 emprendedores de las comunidades, lo cual alcanzó 54 integrantes. Como instrumento se utilizó un cuestionario tipo escala Likert Resultados: Los resultados reflejan que en las comunidades hay emprendedores cuya creatividad y habilidad comunicativa es importante para generar actividades que permitan el desarrollo social y económico de los espacios en que se desenvuelven, conllevan a que la comunidad genere nuevas ideas en función del desarrollo sostenible. Conclusiones: Se identificaros diversas fortalezas en los emprendedores, resaltando su gestión hacia el en aspectos relacionados con el nivel técnico del proceso creativo, de asumir riesgos y la toma de decisiones asertivas.
Effect of COVID-19 on seizures and patient behavior in people with epilepsy
Authors: Akdağ Gönül , Uysal Niyazi , Çetiner Mustafa , Akkoyun Arikan Fatma , Canbaz Kabay Sibel
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose – To evaluate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on seizure frequency and levels of mental distress in individuals with epilepsy and identify potential risk factors associated with increased seizure frequency. Methods – This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Türkiye in May 2021 by phone. Information on epilepsy syndromes, antiseizure medications, average seizure frequency, and drug resistance was obtained from medical records. A questionnaire was completed that included demographic and clinical characteristics and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale 10 (K-10). From people with epilepsy (PWE), seizure control in the month before the pandemic and perceived stress, sleep changes, changes in adaptation during this period, and whether there were changes in seizure control after the pandemic were questioned. Results – A total of 227 patients were included, and the K-10 score of 81.9% (186/227) of PWE was found to be ≥30. An increase in seizure frequency was detected in 34 (15%) patients. The factors affecting the increase in seizure frequency were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. In the univariate model hesitate to go to the emergency room despite having seizures during the pandemic (OR= 8.325; 95% CI: [2.943 - 23.551], p=<0.001) was evaluated as the parameter with the highest risk of increased seizure frequency. In multivariate analyses (enter model) only polytherapy (OR= 2.945; 95% CI: [1.152 – 7.532], p=0.024) was detected as the parameter with increased seizure frequency. Conclusion – One year after the declaration of the pandemic, we found that stress was still common, the frequency of seizures increased. In multivariate analyses, only polytherapy was detected as the parameter with increased seizure frequency.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in an adult patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt system
Authors: González Yazmin G. , Hernández Reyger G.
Published: July 2024

Adult patients with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt valve (VDVP) are not exempt from suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. Nowadays, with technological advances, it would be contradictory not to offer them the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. The case of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy of a 40-year-old male patient with VDVP who presented clinical signs of cholecystitis is presented. The patient's evolution was satisfactory and he was discharged home 72 hours after surgery. Currently, there are significant studies that demonstrate the benefit of minimally invasive surgery in patients with VDVP as a treatment for abdominal surgical pathologies, including biliary pathology. Therefore, in our experience and with the published cases, we conclude that patients with VDVP do benefit from minimally invasive surgery for any abdominal surgical pathology, including pathology of biliary origin.
Brain abscess in a 12-year-old child with congenital heart disease: lessons learnt
Authors: Bharadwaj Sanket P. , Parker Vishwa , Shah Abhi H. , Shah Vedant B. , Patel Aayushi H.
Published: July 2024

Brain abscess is a rare and often life-threatening sequelae, observed in 5-20% of the patients with cyanotic congenital heart diseases (CHD). Cyanotic heart diseases involve a right-to-left shunt by-passing the pulmonary vascular bed, culminating in tissue hypoxia. We present a case of an uncorrected atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD) with a double outlet right ventricle (DORV) complicated by a brain abscess in a 12-year-old girl. This patient was a known case of CHD diagnosed at 2 years of age and presented to the neurology out-patient department with a holocranial headache, vomiting, and low-grade fever for 5 days. General examination was suggestive of cyanosis and low-set ears. Systemic examination revealed a pansystolic murmur with bilateral extensor plantar reflexes. MRI brain with contrast revealed an abscess in the right temporoparietal lobe with perilesional edema. The patient was managed conservatively. Nine days post-discharge, the patient presented with generalized tonic-clonic seizures and was readmitted and managed accordingly. Subsequently, she was referred to the cardiothoracic surgery department for correction of the CHD. However, the family gave negative consent for the same. The relatives of the case described here were counseled to get a surgical correction done for the cardiac defect at the time of diagnosis but with no success. The aim of publishing this case is to emphasize the need for timely diagnosis and correction of such anomalies to curb serious complications causing profound morbidity and mortality.
Challenges faced by students in conducting research project at Kenya Medical Training College
Authors: Macharia Elizabeth W. , Kahiri Mary W.
Published: July 2024

Background: Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a public middle-level college that trains and develops multidisciplinary health professionals mainly at the diploma level. To ensure graduates provide evidence-based services, diploma students conduct research projects during their training. The researchers aimed to determine the main challenges students face while conducting research projects. The specific objectives were to explore student and lecturer behaviour towards research projects, find out student perceptions, establish institutional infrastructure supporting research work, and assess the quality of students’ research projects.
Methods: The study population included KMTC students enrolled in basic diploma courses, targeting third-year students conducting research projects and their supervisors. A cross-sectional research design was used, with structured and semi-structured questionnaires administered to students and lecturers. Seven campuses were sampled randomly, with a sample size of 384 respondents used. Data was analyzed using SPSS and presented in graphs, figures, tables, and percentages.
Results: The main challenges identified were difficulties in holding timely meetings with supervisors (42.6% strongly agreeing, 29.9% agreeing). There was a shortage of supervisors, delaying the marking of research work (41.3% strongly agreed, 30.2% agreed). Availability of laptops, accessibility to journals, and internet connectivity were major challenges. Over 50% of respondents had difficulties in the research process.
Conclusions: The most agreed problem by most KMTC students was lack of time to conduct research, financial constraints and lack of enabling environment.
Economic and social determinants of women’s demand for modern family planning methods in Cameroon
Authors: Njoumemi Zakariaou , Fadimatou Altine , Njoya Iliassou N. , Manouore Rahimatou
Published: July 2024

Background: In low-income countries, the demand of family planning methods can help to address the imbalance between the population growth rate and the volume of the production of wealth. However, the contraceptive prevalence remains low in resources limited countries. Different strategies have been used to encourage the demand of modern family planning methods. This article examined the economic and social determinants of women’s demand for modern family planning methods in Cameroon.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with a two-stage stratified sampling, including 9,633 women of childbearing age. A logistic regression model was used for bivariate and multivariate analysis with a statistically significant level of p<0.05.
Results: Women’s demand for modern family planning methods was relatively low (28.8%). Demand for modern family planning methods was significantly associated (p<0.05) with women’s economic and social characteristics, such as age groups (15 to 24 and 35 to 49), level of education (possibly for the spouse too), experiencing domestic violence, professional status, religion, place of residence, income, access to the media and place for antenatal visits, and women living in west, south and south-west, Adamawa, extreme-north, and Littoral regions. However, the women’s demand for modern family planning methods was non-significantly associated (p>0.05) with age between 25 and 34, marital status and women living in east, north and north-west regions.
Conclusions: With a view of reducing poverty by controlling the birth rate, decision-makers should strive to improve economic and social conditions and raise women's awareness of how to demand family planning methods.
Knowledge and practice of essential nutrition actions among pregnant women in Ibadan, South-western Nigeria
Authors: Olukemitan Tobi O. , Eyinla Toluwalope E. , Samuel Folake O.
Published: July 2024

Background: Maternal nutrition during the first 1,000 days has important influences on children’s nutrition and pregnancy outcomes. This study therefore assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of essential nutrition actions among pregnant women utilizing antenatal care services in Ibadan municipality, South-western Nigeria.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women (15-49 years) receiving antenatal care (ANC) services across selected private and public health facilities. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on optimal dietary intake, prevention and control of anaemia and promotion of supportive lifestyle and care, according to the essential nutrition actions framework.
Results: The mean age of respondents was 29.85±4.89 years while the mean gestational age of pregnancy at respondents’ ANC booking was 18.33±6.12 weeks. About one-third (33.60%) of the respondents had poor knowledge scores (mean knowledge score 5.70±1.50 out of 10), with no significant difference across type of health facility. Mean attitude score was 13.76±2.44 out of 20, while practice was generally poor (mean practice score 4.80±1.34 out of 10). Respondents attending larger tertiary hospitals for ANC had higher knowledge and practice compared to those who attended smaller primary health care centers/mission homes. Additionally, the time of booking, parity, and type of antenatal care center were statistically significant to knowledge and practice (p<0.05).
Conclusions: Antenatal care is still a valid platform for delivering maternal knowledge and encouraging practice of essential nutritional actions. It is recommended that expertise in tertiary hospitals be diffused to lower cadre of health care facilities to further strengthen ANC service delivery.
A comparative study of diagnostic yield of Ziehl-Neelsen staining and fluorescent staining in diagnosis of primary pulmonary tuberculosis in a resource limited country like India
Authors: Faridi Maryam , Fatima Nazish , Varshney Sumit , Shameem Mohammad , Shukla Indu
Published: July 2024

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for effective TB control program. In developing countries, diagnosis of TB is mainly by microscopy because of the simplicity of the procedure and cost-effectiveness. In the present study the two methods were compared to derive a conclusion to adopt the better method to provide more effective services for early diagnosis of TB.
Methods: This study was conducted to compare the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining with Fluorescent staining in the diagnosis of primary pulmonary TB patients. A total of 514 pulmonary tuberculosis suspected patients were included for a period of 2 years. Sputum samples were taken and subjected to both ZN staining and fluorescent staining and results were compared. All samples were subjected to solid culture and taking it as gold standard sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of both the staining methods were defined.
Results: Out of total 514 samples, 265 (51.56%) were ZN positive and 326 (63.43%) samples were positive for FM. Positive samples detected by ZN staining were compared with positive samples by FM. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV for ZN microscopy were 80.76%, 97.27%, 98.05% and 74.79% respectively. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV for FM were 98.71%, 95.63%, 97.47% and 97.76% respectively.
Conclusions: In developing country like India where there are large number of cases and gross financial constraints microscopy can be adopted as the main method of diagnosis of pulmonary TB and preferably FM because of higher sensitivity and lesser time taking character of the method.
Exploring distraction techniques and parental satisfaction during infant immunization: a pilot study in aspirational district Darrang and non-aspirational districts Karimganj of Assam
Authors: Sharma Deepanshu , Sharma Rahul , Sharma Jyoti , Jha Punit
Published: July 2024

Background: In India, the percentage of children aged 12-23 months who have had full immunization coverage (FIC) has increased dramatically from 62% to 76%. UNICEF, 2022. As stated in the WHO report for 2022. Global coverage decreased to 81% in 2021 from 86% in 2019.
Methods: The study’s methodology involved studying how the 4 S’s technique, oral sucrose, and each of them affect parents’ satisfaction and infants’ perception of pain after vaccination in Darrang aspirational and Karimganj non-aspirational districts. Eighty infants were involved in the pilot project, split into four groups of ten infants each.
Results: In the study at Civil Hospital Mangaldoi, group C reported the highest parental satisfaction (mean=3.2) with no dissatisfaction and the lowest mean pain intensity (1.3, SD=0.48). Group A had 100% satisfaction (mean=3.1, SD=0.31), group B had 90% satisfaction (mean=3.0, SD=0.47), and the control group had the lowest satisfaction (30%, mean=2.3, SD=0.67) with 70% dissatisfaction. Group C’s outcomes demonstrate both the highest satisfaction and the least intense, most consistent pain perception among participants.
Conclusions: This study’s conclusion emphasizes how critical it is to overcome vaccine reluctance and enhance immunization experiences by employing efficient pain control strategies. The findings support the implementation of interventions such as sucrose administration and other pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to reduce pain associated with vaccinations, particularly in paediatric populations.
Awareness about anti-tobacco public education campaigns: a comparative study of anti-smoking and smokeless tobacco campaigns among urban and rural high school children
Authors: Bahl Ina , M. Bhanu , B. A. Aravind , Haridas Radhika , H. K. Dinesh
Published: July 2024

Background: Even as propagation of anti-tobacco campaigns is widespread, data on its awareness and efficacy remains obscure. Where rising levels of tobacco consumption among the youth not only poses a risk to individual health but also jeopardises the country’s socioeconomic prospects, the need of the hour is to recognize youth centric information, education, communication (IEC) campaigns.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among high school students from a selected urban (n=172) and rural (n=172) school. A semi-structured pretested questionnaire was employed to collect information. Data obtained was summarized using descriptive statistics and Chi square test.
Results: The awareness about anti-tobacco (smokeless) campaign was found to be 98.4 % among urban and 77.6% among rural high school children, whereas, the awareness about anti-smoking campaign was found to be 98.3% among urban and 76.2% among rural high school children. Overall awareness among urban children was significantly higher than that among rural children (p<0.001).
Conclusions: The study assessed the extent to which anti-smoking and anti-tobacco (smokeless) campaigns have successfully reached the target masses and to what extent they have been successful in communicating the hazards effectively which is crucial to exterminate the tobacco related problems.
Prevalence and factors associated with successful treatment of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis
Authors: Mukwena Phanose , Mamba Martin , Munyinda Kandiye , Chandika Natasha , Claudine Christine , Kazonga Eustarckio , Nkhama Emmy
Published: July 2024

Hypertension is a growing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with successful treatment outcome of hypertension among adults in SSA is scarce and inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies that reported on the prevalence and/or factors associated with successful treatment outcome of hypertension among adults in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive and updated summary of the evidence on this topic and to identify potential sources of heterogeneity among the studies. We searched databases such as PubMed, Embase, National Institute of Health, CINAHL, and Scopus for studies conducted on the prevalence and factors associated with successful treatment of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa. We searched for articles published in English from 2014 to 2024. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was followed. Analysis was done using Meta XL version 5.3. Twenty-four studies were included in the analysis; eighteen were conducted in Ethiopia. The pooled prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was 54% (95% CI: 0.48-0.60) with a high heterogeneity observed among the studies (I2=97%). Factors associated with treatment outcomes included gender, adherence to medication, obesity, and physical activity. This study revealed that there was a significant association between sex, adherence to medication, physical activity and obesity and hypertension treatment outcome.
Surgical outcome of extra sinus zygomatic implants in comparison to conventional implants for the rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Patel Ruchi S. , Metgud Renuka M.
Published: July 2024

Posterior maxillary atrophy in particular presents a challenge for implant-supported dental rehabilitation. The discovery of the zygomatic implant by Branemark and its modifications has brought a much-needed window of hope to most patients with atrophic maxilla. The conventional approach to is believed to be the intra sinus technique but the use of the extra sinus zygomatic implants has advantages like reducing surgical time, the risk of sinus adverse events and improving surgical visualization. A systematic literature search in five databases: Proquest, Google Scholar, PubMed, OVID, Cochrane and a hand search of relevant scientific journals was performed. The meta-analysis done on the included five studies, revealed that the primary outcome, i.e, implant survival rate and prosthesis failure showed no statistically significant difference between the test and the control group. The overall difference between the control (intra sinus zygomatic implants) and test group (extra sinus zygomatic implant) was statistically significant for chronic sinusitis (p=0.0002) and periimplantitis (p=0.01). The use of the extra sinus technique for the placement of zygomatic implants simplified the surgical procedure, improved the prosthetic outcome and reduced the risk of sinusitis and periimplantitis as compared to conventional or intra sinus technique of zygomatic implant placement.
Health promotion intervention to educate mothers of preschool children to promote wellness
Authors: Palavesam Perianaayagi , Rajendran Shankar Shanmugam , Venkatachalam Gomathi Priya , Narayanasamy Vanitha , Tamilselvi Palani , Sheriff Dhastagir Sultan
Published: July 2024

Preschoolers are delicate individuals with higher rates of mortality and morbidity. Nowadays, the focus is to reduce mortality rates by focusing on risk factors, including preventable causes and elements that affect children's health. Creating an awareness among mothers in a particular community will help prevent and promote health among such children. Therefore, a study is designed to find out the effectiveness of focused   intervention on health promotion among mothers of preschool children in selected urban area of Chennai. To validate the effectiveness of focused intervention a pre-test and posttest outcomes were measured to enable the wellness of preschool children. A quantitative research approach and pre-experimental design were used to gather data from 100 mothers of preschool children using convenience sampling technique. Self-structured knowledge questionnaires were used during pretest and post-test. After pretest, a focused intervention on health promotion among mothers of pre-school children was given. The outcome of the study was measured through a post-test. The data collected was analyzed, interpreted and the outcomes were reported. The average pre-test level of knowledge score of mothers was 8.22 and the average post-test knowledge score was 16.05, a significant difference (7.83). Mothers in nuclear family in the urban area having more than one child showed better outcome. Statistical significance was calculated using the chi-square test. The preliminary study’s findings support that focused intervention helps mothers to gain more knowledge that may help to maintain the health of their children. Such studies may be recommended to educate the mothers help reduce under five child mortality.
Determinants of childhood anaemia in India from 2005 to 2021: insights from the last three rounds of India National Family Health Surveys
Authors: Raut Manoj K. , Reddy Jaya C.
Published: July 2024

Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting 800 million women and children globally. Anaemia is associated with perinatal mortality, child morbidity and mortality, mental development, immune competence, susceptibility to lead poisoning, and performance at work. This paper used data from India National Family Health Surveys (INFHS) carried out in 2005-06, 2015-16 and 2019-21 to identify the factors associated with childhood anaemia among children, adjusting for a range of covariates. In NFHS rounds of 3 and 4 after adjusting for standard covariates, in the probit model, it was found according to marginal effects, the probability of children being anaemic in urban areas is lower. Those belonging to the scheduled tribes have a higher probability of being anaemic in the two survey rounds of NFHS-3 and NFHS-4. Literate mothers were found to have a lower probability of anaemia in their children. In NFHS-5, in the binary logit model after adjusting for standard covariates, it was found that those belonging to the scheduled tribes were 1.348 times more likely to be anaemic compared to the scheduled castes. Maternal education was another significant factor determining the likelihood of being anaemic. Literate mothers were less likely to have anaemic children. This study provides crucial insights into the dynamic nature of childhood anaemia in India, utilizing data from three decades of NFHS surveys. It highlights the need for comprehensive interventions addressing socio-economic determinants, education of women, and behaviour change interventions to mitigate the burden of childhood anaemia in India.