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ANALYTICAL INSIGHT INTO PROBLEMS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Authors: Tej Juraj , Ali Taha Viktória
Published: March 2023

The level and quality of vocational education is an important determinant of economic and social development of the country as well as its employment and competitiveness. The transformation of economic and political system had a significant impact on the development of vocational education in Slovakia, which currently faces many problems. One problem is long-term lack of students and inferior status of vocational education and training compared to general education, despite the growing demand for professional skills in the labour market. This article illustrates the pros and cons of the Slovak system of vocational education. The evaluation is based on opinion survey of vocational education subjects, which was conducted among external students of teaching technological disciplines from different regions of Slovakia. Collected data were analyzed by statistical methods (two-dimensional descriptive statistics).
Key words: education, problems of vocational education, vocational education.
SLOVENE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES OF ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Denac Olga , Sicherl Kafol Barbara , Čagran Branka
Published: March 2023

Primary school teachers (342 in total) from all over Slovenia were questioned on their attitude towards arts and cultural education. The results of the study show that the teachers were most unanimous in regard to the importance of team planning in educational work in the field of the arts and the importance of cultural education for the life of an individual and society; this was followed by measures for raising the quality of arts and cultural education in primary school and the content of teacher training programs. Statistically significant differences in the teachers’ attitudes occurred with respect to their age and teaching position (class teacher and subject teacher). Unlike their younger colleagues and subject teachers, older teachers and class teachers expressed a more positive view of arts and cultural education.
Key words: arts and cultural education, primary school, teachers’ attitudes.
HOW TO DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ EDUCATION? ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS OF SÁMI EDUCATION
Authors: Keskitalo Pigga , Määttä Kaarina , Uusiautti Satu
Published: March 2023

This research presents today's educational challenges of the only indigenous people group in Europe: the Sámi. The data was collected by school ethnography in Norway during 2001-2007 in six Sámi schools. In spite of the many centuries’ educational efforts, the Sámi have not managed to form their own school culture because the current school system has been imported in the Sámi areas by outsiders, namely western educators and missionary workers. Sámi education relates to a whole new dimension at a time when Norway is engaged in another Sámi primary school education reform, while in other countries inhabited by the Sámi people—Finland, Sweden, and Russia—the situation is much more challenging. In this study, results concerning the history-bound and practical problems of Sámi education are introduced. Based on the results, it will be discussed how teacher education should be developed and what issues should be paid attention to in order to develop Sámi education.
Key words: indigenous people, Sámi people, cultural sensitivity, primary school education, teacher education.
THE CONCEPT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN THE LATVIAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Authors: Kinta Gunta
Published: March 2023

Recently learning outcomes, which are statements of what a learner knows, understands and is able to do after learning, have gained more attention at education policy level in Latvia. International discussions about the terms connected with learning outcomes have been raised by the development of the European Qualifications Framework – an eight level reference system – and consequent elaboration of national frameworks in the Member States. For the referencing process and other reforms to be successful, all stakeholders should share a common understanding of the used terms. This study aimed at exploring the education participants’ views about the concept and use of learning outcomes in the Latvian vocational education. In terms of the study the questionnaire was completed by 577 vocational education students, and five vocational education teachers’ and five employers’ interviews were conducted. The results of the study indicate that the respondents do not have a thorough understanding of learning outcomes. Prior introducing learning outcomes in practice, national informative and educational activities should be arranged for education participants and general public in order to support vocational education stakeholders during the ongoing education reforms initiated by the shift towards learning outcomes based education.
Key words: learning outcomes, students’ learning assessment, vocational upper-secondary education.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEACHERS JOB SATISFACTION IN THE PROCESS OF ASSURING QUALITY EDUCATION
Authors: Peršēvica Aija
Published: March 2023

The aim of this research is to demonstrate the situation in teacher job satisfaction in the state and to study correlations between the job satisfaction of teachers and quality of education, thereby showing the importance of teachers’ emotional feelings in the process of assuring quality education. The research data were collected at 5 schools with high achievements of the pupils in the mandatory centralised national examinations and at 6 schools with low results demonstrated by the pupils. As a result of the research, it was concluded that teachers are mostly satisfied with the chosen profession. An analysis of the identified correlations between job satisfaction and quality of education showed that there is significant correlation between several levels of interpersonal relationships and various aspects of quality. The obtained results the significance of the pedagogical resource in provision of education as well as allows to identify the scales of teacher job satisfaction with lower ratings which should be improved to significantly improve the overall satisfaction of teachers with their job.
Key words: job satisfaction, quality of education, teachers job satisfaction.
Análisis del debido proceso y la presunta vulneración del principio a la imparcialidad en la sustanciación de los sumarios administrativos incoados a los docentes del Distrito 01D02 Cuenca – Sur
Authors: Ortiz Zambrano Paola Lisbeth , Rosales Martínez Jenny Patricia
Published: March 2023

Introducción: La presente investigación contara con un análisis a profundidad sobre el debido proceso y la presunta vulneración del principio a la imparcialidad en la sustanciación de los sumarios administrativos incoados a los docentes del Distrito 01D02 Cuenca – Sur, en los periodos 2019, 2020 y 2021. Objetivo: Analizar el debido proceso y la presunta vulneración del principio a la imparcialidad en la sustanciación de los sumarios administrativos incoados a los docentes del Distrito 01D02 Cuenca – Sur. Metodología: Cualitativa, con un alcance de carácter descriptivo, lógico, hipotético y demostrativo. Resultados: Según los datos proporcionados por el Ministerio de Educación, en los años 2019, 2020 y 2021, tan solo el 20% de los sumarios administrativos que fueron instaurados a los docentes, pasaron a la siguiente etapa que es el contencioso administrativo, por esta razón se requiere que se dé la creación de la unidad especializada para la resolución de sumarios administrativos. Conclusión: Debería existir una unidad especializada en la resolución de sumarios administrativos con una autoridad competente; y específicamente para caso de los docentes y el ámbito educativo, para lograr respetar el debido proceso y el principio a la imparcialidad., los miembros de la Comisión que sustancian el proceso sumario administrativo, deberían ser personas especializadas en la resolución de conflictos de este tipo. Área de estudio general: Derecho. Área de estudio específica: Derecho Administrativo
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF ENGLISH MOVIES TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY MASTERY
Authors: Sari Syahar Nurmala , Aminatun Dyah
Published: March 2023

Since English has become an international language for communication, many people have used English to support their life goals. Someone who speaks foreign language including English must know the vocabulary of the language in order to be able to communicate properly. The use of the media in the process of teaching and learning English will attract students to study the language. One of the interesting media that can help students learn vocabulary is film or movie. It also offers information about an object and makes the classroom situation clear. This study is aimed to investigate students’ perception towards using movies to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. This study was conducted at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Bandar Lampung. The main instruments used in the data collection were questionnaire and interview. The findings of the study indicate that students have positive perception towards the use of movies in their classes to improve their vocabulary mastery. Therefore, it can help them in improving their vocabulary acquisition in which in the end they will use it in their conversation or writing when they are using their English.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS THE USE OF JOOX APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION
Authors: Rahmania Anggun Hervi , Mandasari Berlinda
Published: March 2023

Student in Indonesia has many regional accents. It influences them when they are pronouncing English words. Most of them thought that pronunciation is quite-hard. However, with the use of application media could help students in the learning process. One of the applications that can be used as a medium to improve the student pronunciation is JOOX. In this paper, the researcher will investigate student’s perception towards the use of JOOX Application to improve their pronunciation. Furthermore, the researcher uses descriptive qualitative as a method of the study. The participants of the study are 20 students of English Education batch 17 at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaire and interview. After collecting the data, the researcher analyzes the data by tabulating data. The result revealed that most of the students (74%) are agreed that JOOX application help them to get better pronunciation with the help of lyrics features in JOOX application.
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARD THE USE OF DIGITAL COMIC IN LEARNING WRITING SKILL
Authors: Fernando Fernando , Aminatun Dyah
Published: March 2023

Many instructors and students have used digital comic to enhance their English skills. This research aims to analyze students' perspectives on using digital comic in learning writing skill at the senior high school level. This research employed a qualitative design to gain the data through a questionnaire instrument. The sample of this research was the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Padang Cermin, and 20 students participated in this research. Based on the data result of this study, students had positive feedback toward the use of digital comic to help them develop their multiple English skills and help the students enjoy and increase their interest, especially in learning writing skill of the English language through creating a short English story. As conclusion, the result proved that the use of digital comic could give positive effects on students’ writing skill in eleventh grade. It is also suggested that teachers can apply this learning medium to help them teach writing skill for their students at school.
Students’ Motivation in English Online Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic at SMA Muhammadiyah Gadingrejo
Authors: Fiddiyasari Ayu , Pustika Reza
Published: March 2023

To make students still have a learning process while covid-19 outbreak, the Minister of Education and Culture, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, decided that the teaching and learning process should be conducted online rather than face-to-face. The minister of Education and Culture issued Circular Number 4 of 2020 concerning the Implementation of Education in the Emergency Coronavirus (Covid-19). One example of media to teach the online class is Whatsapp Group. This media is implemented in SMA Muhamamdiyah Gadingrejo as an application to teach English online learning. Therefore, in implementing the WhatsApp Group as media to teach online classes, the teacher should be aware of students’ motivation in joining online learning. In this study, the researcher applied descriptive qualitative to investigate the students’ motivation in English online learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The instruments used were a questionnaire and an interview. The total participants of this research were 37 tenth-grade students at SMA Muhamamdiyah Gadingrejo. The questionnaire result shows that total means score of extrinsic motivation is higher than instrumental, integrative, and intrinsic motivation. However, the results from the interview show that most students have instrumental motivation. Ultimately, tenth-grade students at SMA Muhammadiyah Gadingrejo have instrumental and extrinsic motivation in joining English online learning in pandemic.
MEMORIZATION STRATEGY DURING LEARNING PROCESS: STUDENTS' REVIEW
Authors: Kiswardhani Ajeng Muliagita , Ayu Mutiara
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine about how the attitude of using the memorization strategy towards students' learning activities. This research using a quantitative methods. The sample of this research were 38 students from English Education in a private university. They consist of male and female sixth-semester students. The research instrument in the form of a questionnaire obtained through google form, then the data will be analyzed using SPSS to find out how students' attitudes towards the learning strategy of memorization. The results of this study indicate that the student's attitude towards the memorization learning strategy show a positive attittude, it can be seen from the results of the questionnaire that has been filled out by the participants. According to their responses, the memorization strategy also made it easier for them to absorb lesson information. These findings can be used by teachers or lecturers to apply the memorization strategy as an effective learning strategy for the students.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN COGNITIVE READING STRATEGIES AND STUDENTS’ ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE
Authors: Gustanti Yoani , Ayu Mutiara
Published: March 2023

One of the factors that influence the success of language learning is learning strategy, with language learning strategies learners not only get learning achievement, but also can improve language skills. This study aims to determine whether there is a correlation between cognitive reading strategies and English proficiency test scores. The population of this research was the third year students of the Department of English Education at private University. Quantitative methods were used to collect data. A self-report questionnaire consisting of 25 items was administered to 40 students. The reading strategy was evaluated under three headings: pre-reading, while-reading, and post-reading in both sections. The data collected from the questionnaire were statistically analyzed using SPSS. The result of this study indicated that there were positive correlation between cognitive reading strategies and English proficiency test scores. Students were usually and sometimes used cognitive reading strategy while reading a text.
DO YOU LIKE LISTENING TO MUSIC?: STUDENTS’ THOUGHT ON THEIR VOCABULARY MASTERY USING ENGLISH SONGS
Authors: Isnaini Shaleha , Aminatun Dyah
Published: March 2023

Many EFL students are still having difficulties in learning vocabulary. It is because most of English vocabulary are different in term of written and spoken. To face this facts, EFL students have their way to learn and add their new English words There are many ways to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery. One of the ways is through English songs. This research aims to find out students’ thought on their vocabulary mastery using English songs. The researcher used descriptive qualitative study as the research design. The subjects of this research were the 30 students from English Education study program of Faculty of Arts and Education in Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaire and interview. From the result of the questionnaire and the interview, it revealed that English songs have strong influence on their English skill. Also, the students think that English songs help them learn new vocabulary, unfamiliar vocabulary, how to pronounce the word correctly. Thus, finally, they can improve their English vocabulary.
THE USE OF SMALL-GROUP DISCUSSION TO IMRPOVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL
Authors: Crisianita Sintya , Mandasari Berlinda
Published: March 2023

Speaking skill plays an important role in communication. Speaking skill is needed not only in our daily language but also we need it to use it using an international language. Speaking skill is not easy, especiall for vocational high school. In addition, teacher needs to find the solution to help the students to master of it. Teacher should be creative and use elective strategy that still can supervise students individually, so students can learn and teacher can focus on the students even though in a group. To keep students from boredom while improving their speaking skill, teacher can use a small group in learning to invite students to talk more and critics more. Small group discussion is one of way for teacher and students to use it while the students learn how to improve their speaking skill and teachers easily to focus on students and help the teacher to give feedback for students individually. This research aimed at indentifiying students’ improvement on their speaking mastery after learning using small group discussion in the classroom. The participant of this study is students of senior high school in lampung province. Data gathered through questionnaire. The result of this research that using small group discussion in improving speaking skill to be effective, because in small group students more confidance to deliver their idea dan critize to think and matches the characteristics of children as a learners.
CHARACTER BUILDING IN ENGLISH FOR DAILY CONVERSATION CLASS MATERIALS FOR ENGLISH EDUCATION FRESHMEN STUDENTS
Authors: Elbes Epafras Kenneth , Oktaviani Lulud
Published: March 2023

English Daily Conversation’s materials help to instill character building in the students. By studying the materials, the students acquire insights, and a good attitude, act accordingly based on the norms and values in the society and can conduct effective communication. In this particular subject, the students train their soft skills, such as their confidence, motivation, creativity, communication, and initiation to face their future, therefore, the researchers intend to reveal and elaborate the character building in English daily conversation materials. The researchers applied Krathwohl's theory and also the Likert Scale to collect and analyze the data. The data are taken from surveys and observation. From the results of the survey, observation, and analysis, the students seem to have gained the soft skills they need to face their future. The Krathwohl instruments have deliberated the students’ improvement during the teaching and learning activities of the English Daily Conversation in the class. The students also have trained to have more understanding of the cultural values and norms. They can initiate an idea and then implement it on the daily basis.
THE ROLE OF MOVIE SUBTITLES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY
Authors: Hestiana Melinda , Anita Anita
Published: March 2023

According to M. J. McCarthy (1990), vocabulary in language learning is one of the important linguistic features. Without adequate knowledge of the word and its meaning, the language learning of students cannot use the language efficiently. However, depending on the level of language proficiency and vocabulary content of the movie learners, they may sometimes face difficulties in understanding video material without being provided with subtitles in the mother tongue or target language.This study uses a qualitative method. The population of this research is students majoring in English Education Department Semester 4 Class A at UIN SMH Banten, Serang. Four students became the sample, consisting of one boys and three girls. The research instruments in this study is interview. The researcher explored the effect of watching movie subtitles on students'' vocabulary. they gave a positive response, those are an increase in their vocabulary. Without even realizing it, when we watch movie subtitles, we are learning the specific target languages used in the movie. Learning new vocabulary, as a demanding task for most language learners, plays an important role in language learning, especially in improving their communication skills. Movie subtitles have a special attraction for students learning English, especially in increasing vocabulary. When students watch English movies but do not know what the actors or actresses are talking about in the movie''s storyline, they will find out the meaning or meaning through the displayed English texts. Students will translate difficult words and phrases into Indonesian.
INVESTIGATING MEMORY LOSS: HOW DEPRESSION AFFECTS STUDENTS’ MEMORY ENDURANCE
Authors: Aprilia Ayu , Aminatun Dyah
Published: March 2023

Depression is a disorder that affects feelings and thoughts in the form of feelings of continuous sadness and a sense of loss of interest before doing an activity. One of the effects of depression on adolescents is related to their decreased memory ability sometimes they do not remember the subject matter and even seem to daydream a lot. Depression that affects students' memory endurance is influenced by the amount of pressure they receive during school, at home, and even unfinished tasks. This causes a weakening of the memory system, especially short-term memory. The aim of this study was to investigate how depression affects students' memory endurance. The researcher uses a descriptive as a research method with exposure generated by a questionnaire. By generating and analyzing the result, some methods are suggested to help the students improve their memory endurance in learning some materials and lessons at school.
EXPLORING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING STYLE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM
Authors: Ariastuti Melani Dwi , Wahyudin Achmad Yudi
Published: March 2023

Exploring students’ learning style has drawn attention of practitioners and teachers. Previous reported studies have noted that learning styles have been one of successful factor in promoting learning and achievement for studentes. This study aimed to explore the students’ academic performance and its relation to different learning style preference at undergraduate level. Survey has been conducted to capture the students’ learning style preferences (visual, auditori, and kinaesthetic) and their learning achievement (GPA and EPT Score). A small group of respondents consisting of 39 students majoring in English Education participated in this study. The result shows that 49% of students preferred visual learning style, 31% of students preferred in Kinesthetic learning style and 20% of students preferred Auditory learning style.The Correlation was 0,697, and the t-table was less than the T-test. So, it is entirely feasible to determine that learning style has a statistically significant effect on students’ performance.
DEVELOPING LIBYAN UNDERGRADUATES’ WRITING SKILLS THROUGH REFLECTIVE JOURNALING: A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Fathia Baresh Eman
Published: March 2023

Poor EFL writing skills among Libyan undergraduates have been a great concern for stakeholders. Teachers and instructors need to adopt new strategies that would help the students to improve their writing skills. Therefore, this study critically examines the impact of reflective journal writing strategy in developing students writing skills by reviewing relevant literature. This is done with a view to providing Libyan teachers with another strategy for enhancing the students’ EFL writing skills. The paper reveals the significance of reflective journal writing to not only students’ writing skills but the entire learning process. It also highlights the steps of implementing reflective journal writing. Finally, the paper makes some recommendations on how teachers can successfully implement reflective journal writing in their classrooms.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS' ANXIETY LEVEL AND STUDENTS' GPA SCORE
Authors: Paklang Fitri Wulandari
Published: March 2023

GPA or Grade Point Average is the accumulation of the final score of all the scores obtained by students during college. There are many students who feel anxious when they will receive a study result card. This study aims to find out about the causes of student anxiety when receiving the study results card while they are studying, with this study aims to find solutions on how to eliminate or reduce student anxiety about the GPA they obtained. The method used for this research is quantitative data collection. The data was collected using a questionnaire which will be distributed to students using google form. The respondents of this study are the students of English Education students at UniversitasTeknokrat Indonesia. So it is hoped that this research can run smoothly and well.
DOES SELF-ESTEEM INFLUENCE STUDENT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES?
Authors: Utami Bela Rizky , Wahyudin Achmad Yudi
Published: March 2023

As one of Indonesia’s most prominent foreign languages, English is essential in education. The importance of English is reflected in the fact that it is taught from elementary school through university and is even used as a requirement for graduation or employment. Passing the campus-provided English Proficiency Test is a graduation requirement for Teknokrat University students. As a result, learning and mastering English is an important step for students.When it comes to teaching English in the classroom, there are various factors to consider. Every student has their own individuality. Different personalities result in varying levels of comprehension. Students’ personalities vary enormously, yet self-esteem is important in influencing individuals. In short, students’ personalities can differ based on their self-esteem. As a result, students’ personalities are greatly influenced by their sense of self, affecting their learning. This study aimed to see if there is a relationship between undergraduate students’ self-esteem and their English Language proficiency test at Teknokrat University. The computation results show that the correlation coefficient was .454. This study revealed a moderately positive relationship between students’ self-esteem and their EPT scores. Thus, the greater their self-esteem, the better their EPT score.Keywords: English Learning, English Proficiency Test and Self-esteem
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND PROBLEMS ON QUESTION-BASED ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WRITING INSTRUCTION
Authors: Seyoum Wubante Mekonnen , Yigzaw Abiy , Bewuketu Haile Kassahun
Published: March 2023

Teaching argumentative essay writing to students through questioning is prominent to provide them with sufficient skills to compete in this world. Having this in mind, this descriptive study was conducted to identify students’ attitudes and their common problems in practicing argumentative essay writing skills through questioning method at DMU, in Ethiopia. To fulfill the purpose of this study, sixty management students answered the questionnaire. The results from the questionnaire revealed that all students have positive attitudes towards using the method while practicing writing. The data also revealed that inappropriate teaching method, time constraints, and large class size were the most common problems that did not allow students to apply their argumentative essay writing skills through questioning method effectively. This study recommends educators, policymakers, and  other stakeholders to reconsider the attitudes and problems of university students while designing question-based argumentative essay writing teaching materials.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ANXIETY AND STUDENT GPA & EPT SCORE DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Akhdan Masagus Abdullah , Aminatun Dyah
Published: March 2023

One of the problems and inhibitions of students’ learning development is anxiety. Students’ in Indonesia learn online from home in an effort to limit social restrictions during the pandemic covid-19. From this online learning, there is also anxiety felt by students’. The purpose of this study is to find out what are the anxieties felt by students’ in online learning during this pandemic that have an correlation with their last GPA score and EPT (English proficiency test) score. This research was designed using quantitative correlational study with independent variables. The data of this study was taken from English Education Students’ of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia and the sample obtained in this study was 39 students’ who take Quantitative Research class. The instruments used in collecting the data are questionnaire and the last GPA EPT score. Statistical analysis of Pearson product-moment correlation and SPSS software  was used to find the correlation between the variables. The result of this study showed that there were negative correlation between anxiety and students’ GPA and EPT scores. The correlation was 0.925, and the t-table was lower than the T-test. As a result, it is entirely possible to conclude that anxiety has a statistically significant impact on student achievement.
PENERAPAN MODEL LATIHAN SHOOTING FUTSAL PADA EKSTRAKURIKULER SMK AMAL BAKTI JATIMULYO
Authors: Pramono Diki , Mahfud Imam
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there was an effect of the futsal shooting practice model on the accuracy of futsal shooting at the extracurricular activities of SMK Amal Bakti Jatimulyo. The population used in this study were all students who took part in futsal extracurricular at SMK Amal Bakti Jatimulyo and the sample in this study was 20 male students as the experimental class. With exercises carried out for one and a half months with 16 meetings, as well as variations of exercises combined with basic techniques and futsal ball formations, so that students do not experience boredom.Based on the results of data analysis, description, research results, and discussion conclusions can be drawn, namely: From the results of the t test it can be observed that t count is greater than t table (20.375) (1.729) and a significant value of p is (0.000 0.05), These results explain that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest of the futsal shooting exercise model in the extracurricular activities of SMK Amal Bakti Jatimulyo. The average pretest data is 19.35 while the posttest is 24.65 with an increase of 5.3.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR PERMAINAN BOLA BESAR SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR DI SMA NEGERI 1 TRIMURJO
Authors: Ginantara Alfayreza , Aguss Rachmi Marsheilla
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop, analyze the feasibility and analyze the responses of teachers and students to the developed product. This study uses the ADDIE development model. The test subjects in this study were one teacher and ten students of class X MIA SMA Negeri 1 Trimurjo. The data analysis technique in this research is quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results of product validation by material experts were carried out three times, obtained a percentage score of 78,75%  (Valid), while the results of  media expert validation were carried out twice, obtained a percentage score of 90% (Very valid). The results of the teacher’s response obtained a percentage score of  85% (Very valid) and the results of student responses obtained a percentage score of 93% (Very valid). Based on the results of the feasibility assesment, the average percentage score was 86,7%, so it can be concluded that the big ball game teaching materials product developed is very suitable for use in physical education.
PENGARUH LATIHAN PERMAINAN TARGET TERHADAP KETEPATAN SHOOTING DALAM PERMAINAN FUTSAL RAJAWALI CLUB
Authors: Alendra Yosefa Zik , Mahfud Imam
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop a futsal game using a futsal target game training model that was adapted to the characteristics of children at the Rajawali Club. The research method used in this research is experimental research with a two group pretest posttest design research design. The subjects in this study were high school students who participated in the Rajawali futsal club, totaling 40 people who were divided into two groups. The stages in this research are carrying out a pretest to find out initial data from students using a test instrument (Arki Taupan Maulana) then giving treatment to the experimental group for 16 meetings using 8 target game training models and finally carrying out a posttest to find out the changes that occur after given treatment. The results of this study indicate that the futsal target game training model has a significant effect on the shooting ability of the experimental group (treatment), this can be seen from the pretest data that lies on average 32.95 and when the posttest averages 38.70. with an increase of5.75. which means that there is an effect of the futsal target game training model on the shooting ability of Rajawali Futsal Club players.
HUBUNGAN KOORDINASI MATA TANGAN KECEPATAN REAKSI KEKUATAN OTOT TANGAN DAN LENGAN TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PUKULAN STRAIGHT PADA ATLET BOXING
Authors: Abizar Abizar Muazan , Fahrizqi Eko Bagus
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the relationship between eye-hand coordination, reaction speed, hand and arm muscle strength on the ability of straight strokes in boxing athletes. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research method that is correlation. The instrument in this study used 1) eye- hand coordination test, (2) reaction speed test using the ruler drop test (The Nelson's hand reaction test), (3) hand muscle strength test using a hand grip dynamometer, (4) arm muscle strength test using push-up test, (5) straight stroke speed test. The population in this study was the A23BC Bandar Lampung boxing club athlete and the sample technique used total sampling so that the sample used was 20 A23BC Bandar Lampung boxing club athletes. The data analysis technique in this study used a product moment correlation test with a sig level. 0.05. The results showed (1) There was a relationship between eye-hand coordination on the ability of straight strokes in boxing athletes with a sig. 0.004 0.05 and a positive value of 0.156. (2) There is a relationship between the speed of reaction to the ability of straight strokes in boxing athletes with the value of sig. 0.007 0.05 and a positive value of 2.792. (3) There is a relationship between hand muscle strength and the ability to hit straight on boxing athletes with sig. 0.001 0.05 and a positive value is 0.122. (4) There is a relationship between arm muscle strength and the ability to hit straight
REPRESENTATION OF MARRIED YOUNG WOMEN IN “A DAY IN MY LIFE”: AFFIRMATION AND NEGOTIATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF FEMININITY IN TIKTOK
Authors: Sihombing Wemmy , Tambunan Shuri Mariasih Gietty
Published: March 2023

A Day in My Life (ADML) videos are TikTok contents that describe what the TikTokers do in their everyday lives. This research aims to explore how femininity is constructed through ADML videos. By utilizing textual analysis methods, this article highlights how Indonesian female TikTokers affirm or negotiate with the dominant ideology in the society, in this case patriarchal ideology. Research findings reveal that in their content, @sindisafitrii and @gelialinda affirm the patriarchal ideology by constructing the notion of marrying at such a young age due to social factors and culture constructions. Furthermore, they also construct the idea of marriage as “halal” or lawful or permitted under Islamic law. On the other hand, ADML videos by both TikTokers are also ambiguous in portraying the domestic role divisions between husband and wife. On one side, husbands are portrayed to have a balanced gender role with their wives. However, in some videos, the narratives showcase how uncommon it is for husbands to be involved in domestic roles and how they are glorified for doing their chores in the domestic area. Research findings also uncover that these ADML videos portray how women should gain personal financial security; even though they also depict that the reason why the two TikTokers choose to get married at a young age is for financial security. The ambiguous portrayal of how femininity is constructed in both TikTok accounts through their A Day in My Life videos represents how they affirm yet negotiate with patriarchal ideology.
Analysis of understanding mathematics concepts of junior high school students on the subject of coordinate systems
Authors: Ariyanti Rini , Ferita Rolina Amriyanti , Hidayat Farid
Published: March 2023

This qualitative research with a descriptive approach aims to find out how junior high school students understand mathematical concepts on the subject of the coordinate system, and is carried out at SMPN 1 Gambut in the 2018/2019 academic year. The subjects of this study were all 28 students of class VIII H, who then selected 9 people with the distribution of 3 students each with high, medium and low abilities based on the student's academic ability. The research data was obtained from a written test sheet type of description that has been validated and interview result. Of the seven indicators of conceptual understanding that were created, they were analyzed in order to obtain an overview of which mathematical concepts had been mastered and which had not. The results showed that students with high academic ability had not mastered giving examples and non-examples of a concept, students with moderate academic ability had not mastered three indicators other than the same indicators as students with high academic ability, namely classifying objects according to certain characteristics according to the concept, presenting concepts in various forms of mathematical representations, and applying concepts or algorithms to problem solving, while students with low academic abilities have not mastered one additional indicator other than students with moderate academic abilities, namely about using and utilizing and selecting certain procedures or operations.
Genetically predicted circulating levels of cytokines and the risk of osteoarthritis: A mendelian randomization study
Authors: Su Dalin , Ai Yanhong , Zhu Guoyong , Yang Yubiao , Ma Pengyi
Published: March 2023

Background: The association between inflammatory cytokines and osteoarthritis (OA) has been reported in several observational studies, but the causal relationship between these two remains unknown. Hence, we performed this two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to confirm the causal relationship between circulating levels of inflammatory factors and osteoarthritis risk.

Method: We used genetic variants associated with cytokine circulation levels from a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) in 8,293 Finns as instrumental variables and obtained OA data from the United Kingdom Biobank, including a total of 345,169 subjects of European ancestry (66,031 diagnosed OA cases and 279,138 controls). Inverse variance weighting (IVW), MR-Egger, Wald Ratio, weighted median, and MR multiplicity residual sums with outliers (MR-PRESSO) were used.

Result: We found a causal relationship between circulating levels of macrophage inflammatory protein-1beta (MIP-1β) and risk of OA (OR = 0.998, 95% CI = 0.996–0.999p = 9.61 × 10−5); tumour necrosis factor beta (TNF-β) was also causally associated with risk of OA (OR = 0.996,95%CI = 0.994–0.999, p = 0.002); finally we found a suggestive association between C-C motif chemokine ligand 5(CCL5, also called Rantes) and OA risk (OR = 1.013, 95%CI = 1.002–1.024,p = 0.016).

Conclusion: Our findings offer promising leads for the development of new therapeutic targets in the treatment of osteoarthritis. By identifying the role of inflammatory cytokines in this debilitating condition through a genetic epidemiological approach, our study contributes to a better understanding of the underlying disease mechanisms. These insights may ultimately pave the way for more effective treatments that improve patient outcomes.
Serial viral load analysis by DDPCR to evaluate FNC efficacy and safety in the treatment of mild cases of COVID-19
Authors: da Silva Renato Martins , Gebe Abreu Cabral Paula , de Souza Sávio Bastos , Arruda Raul Ferraz , Cabral Sheila Passos de Figueiredo , de Assis Arícia Leone Evangelista Monteiro , Martins Yolanda Porto Muniz , Tavares Carlos Augusto de Araújo , Viana Junior Antônio Brazil , Chang Junbiao , Lei Pingsheng
Published: March 2023

Introduction

The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has threatened the human population globally as the numbers of reinfection cases even after large-scale vaccination. Trials have been carried out to find drugs effective in fighting the disease, as COVID-19 is being considered a treatable disease only after we have antivirals. A clinical candidate originally developed for HIV treatment, AZVUDINE (FNC), is a promising drug in the treatment of COVID-19.

Methods

To predict the clinical outcome of COVID-19, we examined the course of viral load, every 48 h, by RT-PCR, and disease severity using an antiviral drug, FNC, with 281 participants. A randomized clinical trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy of FNC added to standard treatment, compared with placebo group added to standard treatment, for patients with mild COVID-19. RT-qPCR and ddPCR were applied to estimate the viral load in samples from patients. Also, the clinical improvement was evaluated as well as the liver and kidney function.

Results and discussion

Notably, the FNC treatment in the mild COVID-19 patients may shorten the time of the nucleic acid negative conversion (NANC) versus placebo group. In addition, the FNC was effective in reducing the viral load of these participants. The present clinical trial results showed that the FNC accelerate the elimination of the virus in and could reduce treatment time of mild patients and save a lot of medical resources, making it a strong candidate for the outpatient and home treatment of COVID-19.

Clinical trial registration

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05033145, identifier NCT05033145.
Antibody–Biopolymer Conjugates in Oncology: A Review
Authors: Chavda Vivek P. , Balar Pankti C. , Teli Divya , Davidson Majid , Bojarska Joanna , Apostolopoulos Vasso
Published: March 2023

Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases and affects a large proportion of the population worldwide. Conventional treatments in the management include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Although being well-accepted, they have many lacunas in the form of severe side effect resulting from lack of targeted delivery. Antibody biopolymer conjugates are a novel method which is an add-on to older methods of immunization. It is used in various diseases and disorders. It ensures the targeted delivery of molecules to increase its efficacy and reduce unwanted effects of the molecule/drug to normal cells. It shows miraculous results in the treatment and management of several cancers even in advanced stages. Herein, we present the chemistry between biopolymer and antibody, their effects on cancer as well as the basic differences between antibody–drug conjugates and antibody–biopolymer conjugates.
Luteolin 4′-Neohesperidoside Inhibits Clinically Isolated Resistant Bacteria In Vitro and In Vivo
Authors: El-Shiekh Riham A. , Elhemely Mai A. , Naguib Ibrahim A. , Bukhari Sarah I. , Elshimy Rana
Published: March 2023

Multidrug resistance (MDR) pathogens are usually associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Flavonoids are good candidates for the development of new potential antimicrobials. This research investigated whether luteolin 4′-neohesperidoside (L4N) has antibacterial and synergistic activities against four antibiotic-resistant pathogens: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Klebsiella pneumoniae, fosA-positive shiga toxin producing the Escherichia coli serogroup O111 (STEC O111), and Bacillus cereus. In vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed highly potent anti-MRSA (MIC of 106.66 ± 6.95 µg/mL), anti-K. pneumoniae (MIC of 53.33 ± 8.47 µg/mL) and anti-STEC O111 (MIC of 26.66 ± 5.23 µg/mL) activities. Significant synergistic combination was clearly noted in the case of gentamycin (GEN) against Gram-negative bacteria. In the case of B. cereus, the combination of vancomycin (VAN) with L4N could efficiently inhibit bacterial growth, despite the pathogen being VAN-resistant (MIC of 213.33 ± 7.9 µg/mL). In vivo evaluation of L4N showed significant decreases in K. pneumoniae and STEC shedding and colonization. Treatment could significantly diminish the levels of pro-inflammatory markers, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and immunoglobulin (IgM). Additionally, the renal and pulmonary lesions were remarkably enhanced, with a significant decrease in the bacterial loads in the tissues. Finally, this study presents L4N as a potent substitute for traditional antibiotics with anti-STEC O111 and anti-K. pneumoniae potential, a finding which is reported here for the first time.
Design, Synthesis, In Silico and POM Studies for the Identification of the Pharmacophore Sites of Benzylidene Derivatives
Authors: Hosen Mohammad I. , Mukhrish Yousef E. , Jawhari Ahmed Hussain , Celik Ismail , Erol Meryem , Abdallah Emad M. , Al-Ghorbani Mohammed , Baashen Mohammed , Almalki Faisal A. , Laaroussi Hamid , Hadda Taibi Ben , Kawsar Sarkar M. A.
Published: March 2023

Due to the uneven distribution of glycosidase enzyme expression across bacteria and fungi, glycoside derivatives of antimicrobial compounds provide prospective and promising antimicrobial materials. Therefore, herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of six novel methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-α-d-glucopyranoside (MBG) derivatives (2–7). The structures were ascertained using spectroscopic techniques and elemental analyses. Antimicrobial tests (zone of inhibition, MIC and MBC) were carried out to determine their ability to inhibit the growth of different Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria and fungi. The highest antibacterial activity was recorded with compounds 4, 5, 6 and 7. The compounds with the most significant antifungal efficacy were 4, 5, 6 and 7. Based on the prediction of activity spectra for substances (PASS), compounds 4 and 7 have promising antimicrobial capacity. Molecular docking studies focused on fungal and bacterial proteins where derivatives 3 and 6 exhibited strong binding affinities. The molecular dynamics study revealed that the complexes formed by these derivatives with the proteins L,D-transpeptidase Ykud and endoglucanase from Aspergillus niger remained stable, both over time and in physiological conditions. Structure–activity relationships, including in vitro and in silico results, revealed that the acyl chains [lauroyl-(CH3(CH2)10CO-), cinnamoyl-(C6H5CH=CHCO-)], in combination with sugar, were found to have the most potential against human and fungal pathogens. Synthetic, antimicrobial and pharmacokinetic studies revealed that MBG derivatives have good potential for antimicrobial activity, developing a therapeutic target for bacteria and fungi. Furthermore, the Petra/Osiris/Molinspiration (POM) study clearly indicated the presence of an important (O1δ−----O2δ−) antifungal pharmacophore site. This site can also be explored as a potential antiviral moiety.
Aquaphotomics—Exploring Water Molecular Systems in Nature
Authors: Muncan Jelena , Tsenkova Roumiana
Published: March 2023

Since its birth in 2005, when introduced by Prof [...]