bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Distributed Optimization on Marix-Weighted Networks
Authors: Cui yan , Ji Zhijian , Liu Yungang , Lin Chong
Published: June 2024

This article aims to address the optimization problems for
continuous-time first-order and second-order multi-agent systems (MASs)
with matrix-weighted networks. The matrix-weighted network is used to
model the interdependence between agents’ multidimensional states,
providing an effective approach to analyzing complex systems. The goal
of optimization is that agents exponentially converge to the optimal
value of the global cost function, which is formed by a sum of local
cost functions. To achieve this goal, distributed optimization
algorithms based on Hessian matrix and gradient information are
constructed. Additionally, the edge-based event-triggered mechanism is
utilized to avoid communicating with all neighbors at the time of event
triggering while theoretically excluding Zeno behavior. The results show
that the proposed algorithm can ensure that the intelligent body can
achieve the optimization goal while reducing energy consumption.
Eventually, an application is presented to substantiate the theoretical
results.
Assessing the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Classification of Putative Anticholinergic Drugs Using ADME Properties
Authors: Phutietsile Oteng , Fotaki Nikoletta , Nishtala Prasad
Published: June 2024

Aim: This study evaluated the use of machine learning in leveraging drug
ADME data to develop a novel anticholinergic burden (AB) scale and
compared its performance to previously published scales. Methods:
Experimental and in silico ADME data were collected for antimuscarinic
activity, blood-brain barrier penetration, bioavailability, chemical
structure and P-gp substrate profile. These five ADME properties were
used to train an unsupervised model to assign anticholinergic burden
scores to drugs. The performance of the model was evaluated through
10-fold cross-validation and compared with the clinical ACB scale and
non-clinical ATS scale which is based primarily on muscarinic binding
affinity. Results: In silico software (ADMET predictor ®) used for
screening drugs for their blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration
correctly identified some drugs that do not cross the BBB. The mean AUC
for the unsupervised and ACB scale based on five selected features was
0.76 and 0.64 respectively. The unsupervised model agreed with the ACB
scale on the classification of more than half of the drugs (n=49 of
m=88) and agreed on the classification of less than half the drugs in
the ATS scale (n=12/25). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the
commonly used ACB scale may misclassify certain drugs due to their
inability to cross the BBB. On the other hand, the ATS scale would
misclassify drugs solely depending on muscarinic binding affinity
without considering ADME properties. Machine learning models can be
trained on these features to build classification models that are easy
to update and have greater generalizability.
Indirect Morbidity of Venom Allergy measured by Venom-Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire (VQLQ) in Jack Jumper Ant Allergic Patients
Authors: Spriggs Kymble , Leahy Elizabeth , Weibel Nicole , Barnes Sara
Published: June 2024

Background Insect Stings with the venoms of Hymenoptera species
are well recognized as leading directly to allergic reactions in
sensitised individuals. As with other hymenoptera venoms – Venom
specific allergen Immunotherapy (VIT) to Jack Jumper Ants (JJA)
Myrmecia pilosula has demonstrated efficacy in preventing the
direct morbidity associated with severe venom-associated allergic
reactions. Despite this, the indirect morbidity of severe allergy on
associated background health related quality of life (HR-QoL) has not
previously been assessed in patients with JJA venom allergy.
Materials and methodsM pilosula venom-allergic patients
referred for treatment in a specialized quaternary venom treatment
centre were surveyed with a venom specific HR-QoL questionnaire before
and after receiving 12 months of allergen-specific venom-immunotherapy
(VIT) according to JJA. A smaller subgroup also repeated this
questionnaire after receiving JJA sting-challenge. Results 53
patients completed both pre-VIT and post-VIT QoL questionnaires. 83% of
these patients achieved a minimal important difference (MID) of
increased change in QoL of >0.5. Mean HR-QoL improved by
1.85, NNT = 1.2. There was no statistically significant difference when
stratified by index-reaction grade, but appeared to be greater
impairment, and subsequent improvement, Female vs Male. In the subgroup
of 22 patients surveyed after VIT & re-surveyed after supervised sting
challenge, Mean HR-QoL improvement 0.7, and 50% achieved a MID
>0.5; therefore giving a ‘Number needed to sting’ = 2.0.
Patients with the largest impairment in HR-QoL appeared to benefit the
most from sting-challenge. Conclusion In JJA venom allergy the
magnitude of indirect allergic morbidity, measured by HR-QoL, appears to
be a separate phenomenon to that of the direct morbidity of clinical
allergic sensitivity [as measured by index reaction grade.] Patient
factors including gender may be important considerations for this
indirect morbidity. As with direct allergic sensitivity, improvements in
indirect morbidity can also be obtained by VIT treatment. In addition,
formal supervised exposure with sting-challenge in patients may provide
additional improvements in those with significant persistent
allergy-related QoL impairment.
Inertial Bregman Golden Ratio Algorithm for Solving Variational Inequalities
Authors: Ogwo Grace Nnennaya , IZUCHUKWU CHINEDU , Shehu Yekini , Zhao Xiaopeng
Published: June 2024

In this paper, we study a modification of the Golden Ratio Algorithm
(GRAAL) for solving monotone variational inequalities. We present an
inertial Bregman modification of GRAAL for solving the aforementioned
problem. Our proposed algorithm contains the inertial technique, the
Bregman distance and a fully adaptive stepsize. We present a convergence
result when the cost operator is monotone and locally Lipschitz
continuous. Furthermore, we obtain the sublinear rate of convergence of
our proposed method. Finally, we present numerical experiments to
illustrate the applicability of our proposed method.
Vibration Characteristics of Blade Adjustment Gear Train for 8MW Class Offshore Wind Turbines
Authors: Kim Min-Woo , Kim Young-Kuk , Jeong Yu-Jin , Lee Hyoung-Woo
Published: June 2024

This paper reports on a study of the vibration characteristics of the
blade adjustment gear train for 8MW class offshore wind turbines. A
method for analyzing the vibrations of the blade adjustment gear train
was proposed by combining the rotational vibration model of the
planetary gear train with the finite element models of the housing and
carrier using the substructuring method. Applying 10%, 20%, …,
100% of the largest LDD load showed that both bearing stiffness and the
primary natural frequency increase with higher LDD loads. Furthermore,
the primary natural frequency for the highest load in the LDD data was
found to be 104.26 Hz, which exceeds the operating speed of 84.87 rpm
(5.09 Hz), indicating that vibrations due to LDD load variations do not
occur within the operating speed range. In addition, analysis of
critical speeds for the blade adjustment gear train showed that critical
speeds related to mass unbalance, gear mesh frequency, and bearing
defects do not occur within the operating speed range (84.87 rpm). Also,
by utilizing AGMA 6000-B96, an acceptable displacement for vibration was
selected, and the displacement occurring under LDD load conditions was
compared with the acceptable displacement to assess vibration safety.
The response analysis results for the planetary gears and output shaft
bearings at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stages all satisfied the acceptable
levels.
NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL HEALTH RECORD: CHALLENGES IN THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA COUNTRIES - A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Shah Sharina Mohd , Nyanasegram Thirumurugan , Cruz Edwin De , Lazi Kamal , Singh Kulvinder , Anwar Zainib Amirah , Ramdzan Abdul Rahman , Sinal Mohamad Sabri bin
Published: June 2024

Traditional paper medical records face challenges like lack of
standardization and limited searchability. This review explores
challenges in adopting and implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
in Southeast Asia. EMRs enhance information accuracy and aid clinical
decision-making. Operationally, they generate critical healthcare
statistics. Understanding barriers to EMR implementation in Southeast
Asia is crucial for improving healthcare delivery. A narrative review
using online databases focused on studies between 2008 and 2023 in
English, covering Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Challenges
vary by country. The most common challenges highlighted were the high
cost of EMR implementation, lack of training, insufficient information
technology personnel support, poor acceptance of new technology,
confidentiality concerns, and privacy concerns. EMR implementation in
Southeast Asia signifies healthcare modernization. Challenges persist,
requiring sustained efforts for inclusive development. EMRs represent a
crucial element in progressing towards effective, accessible, and
patient-focused healthcare. Sustainable initiatives are essential for
consistent technological advancements and improved healthcare outcomes.
Effect of Semaglutide on Regression and Progression of Glycemia in People With Overweight or Obesity but Without Diabetes in the SELECT Trial
Authors: Kahn Steven E. , Deanfield John E. , Jeppesen Ole Kleist , Emerson Scott S. , Boesgaard Trine Welløv , Colhoun Helen M. , Kushner Robert F. , Lingvay Ildiko , Burguera Bartolome , Gajos Grzegorz , Horn Deborah Bade , Hramiak Irene M. , Jastreboff Ania M. , Kokkinos Alexander , Maeng Michael , Matos Ana Laura S.A. , Tinahones Francisco J. , Lincoff A. Michael , Ryan Donna H. ,   SELECT Trial Investigators
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE

To determine whether semaglutide slows progression of glycemia in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity but without diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

In a multicenter, double-blind trial, participants aged ≥45 years, with BMI ≥27 kg/m2, and with preexisting cardiovascular disease but without diabetes (HbA1c <6.5%) were randomized to receive subcutaneous semaglutide (2.4 mg weekly) or placebo. Major glycemic outcomes were HbA1c and proportions achieving biochemical normoglycemia (HbA1c <5.7%) and progressing to biochemical diabetes (HbA1c ≥6.5%).

RESULTS

Of 17,604 participants, 8,803 were assigned to semaglutide and 8,801 to placebo. Mean ± SD intervention exposure was 152 ± 56 weeks and follow-up 176 ± 40 weeks. In both treatment arms mean nadir HbA1c for participants was at 20 weeks. Thereafter, HbA1c increased similarly in both arms, with a mean difference of −0.32 percentage points (95% CI −0.33 to −0.30; −3.49 mmol/mol [−3.66 to −3.32]) and with the difference favoring semaglutide throughout the study (P < 0.0001). Body weight plateaued at 65 weeks and was 8.9% lower with semaglutide. At week 156, a greater proportion treated with semaglutide were normoglycemic (69.5% vs. 35.8%; P < 0.0001) and a smaller proportion had biochemical diabetes by week 156 (1.5% vs. 6.9%; P < 0.0001). The number needed to treat was 18.5 to prevent a case of diabetes. Both regression and progression were dependent on glycemia at baseline, with the magnitude of weight reduction important in mediating 24.5% of progression and 27.1% of regression.

CONCLUSIONS

In people with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity but without diabetes, long-term semaglutide increases regression to biochemical normoglycemia and reduces progression to biochemical diabetes but does not slow glycemic progression over time.
Hyperglycemic Crises in Adults With Diabetes: A Consensus Report
Authors: Umpierrez Guillermo E. , Davis Georgia M. , ElSayed Nuha A. , Fadini Gian Paolo , Galindo Rodolfo J. , Hirsch Irl B. , Klonoff David C. , McCoy Rozalina G. , Misra Shivani , Gabbay Robert A. , Bannuru Raveendhara R. , Dhatariya Ketan K.
Published: June 2024

The American Diabetes Association (ADA), European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS), American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), and Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) convened a panel of internists and diabetologists to update the ADA consensus statement on hyperglycemic crises in adults with diabetes, published in 2001 and last updated in 2009. The objective of this consensus report is to provide up-to-date knowledge about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) in adults. A systematic examination of publications since 2009 informed new recommendations. The target audience is the full spectrum of diabetes health care professionals and individuals with diabetes.
EFFECT OF SEMAGLUTIDE ON REGRESSION AND PROGRESSION OF GLYCEMIA IN PEOPLE WITH OVERWEIGHT OR OBESITY BUT WITHOUT DIABETES IN THE SELECT TRIAL
Authors: E. Kahn Steven , E. Deanfield John , Kleist Jeppesen Ole , S. Emerson Scott , Welløv Boesgaard Trine , M. Colhoun Helen , F. Kushner Robert , Lingvay Ildiko , Burguera Bartolome , Gajos Grzegorz , Bade Horn Deborah , M. Hramiak Irene , M. Jastreboff Ania , Kokkinos Alexander , Maeng Michael , Laura S. A. Matos Ana , J. Tinahones Francisco , Michael Lincoff A. , H. Ryan Donna
Published: June 2024

Objective: To determine whether semaglutide slows progression of glycemia in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity but without diabetes. Research Design and Methods: In a multicenter, double-blind trial, participants ≥45 years, body mass index ≥27 kg/m2, with preexisting cardiovascular disease but without diabetes (HbA1c <6.5%) were randomized to receive subcutaneous semaglutide (2.4 mg weekly) or placebo. Major glycemic outcomes were HbA1c, and proportions achieving biochemical normoglycemia (HbA1c <5.7%) and progressing to biochemical diabetes (HbA1c >6.5%). Results: Of 17,604 participants, 8,803 were assigned to semaglutide and 8,801 to placebo. Mean±SD intervention exposure was 152±56 weeks and follow-up 176±40 weeks. On both treatment arms, mean nadir HbA1c was at 20 weeks. Thereafter, it increased similarly in both arms with a mean difference of -0.32% (95% CI: -0.33% to -0.30%; -3.49 mmol/mol [-3.66; -3.32]) favoring semaglutide throughout the study (p<0.0001). Body weight plateaued at 65 weeks and was -8.9 % lower with semaglutide. At week 156, a greater proportion treated with semaglutide were normoglycemic (69.5% vs. 35.8%; p<0.0001) and a smaller proportion had biochemical diabetes by week 156 (1.5% vs. 6.9%; p<0.0001). The NNT was 18.5 to prevent a case of diabetes. Both regression and progression were dependent on glycemia at baseline, with the magnitude of weight reduction important in mediating 24.5% of progression and 27.1% of regression. Conclusions: In people with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity but without diabetes, long-term semaglutide increases regression to biochemical normoglycemia and reduces progression to biochemical diabetes, but does not slow glycemic progression over time.
Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes by Baseline and Change in HbA1c in People With Overweight or Obesity but Without Diabetes in SELECT
Authors: Lingvay Ildiko , Deanfield John , E. Kahn Steven , E. Weeke Peter , Toplak Hermann , M. Scirica Benjamin , Rydén Lars , Rathor Naveen , Plutzky Jorge , Morales Cristobal , Michael Lincoff A. , Lehrke Michael , Kleist Jeppesen Ole , Gajos Grzegorz , M. Colhoun Helen , Cariou Bertrand , Ryan Donna
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cardiovascular (CV) effects of semaglutide by baseline and change in HbA1c in a prespecified analysis of SELECT. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In SELECT, people with overweight/obesity and atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD) without diabetes were randomized to weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg or placebo. The primary endpoint of first MACE (CV mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction [MI], or stroke) was reduced by 20% with semaglutide versus placebo. First MACE, its individual components, expanded MACE (CV mortality, non-fatal MI or stroke, coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina), a heart failure (HF) composite (HF hospitalization or urgent medical visit, or CV mortality), coronary revascularization, and all-cause mortality were analyzed by baseline HbA1c subgroup and categories of HbA1c change (<−0.3, −0.3 to 0.3, >0.3 %-points) from baseline to 20 weeks using the intention-to-treat principle using Cox proportional hazards. RESULTS Among 17,604 participants (mean age 61.6 years, 72.3% male), 33.5% had baseline HbA1c of <5.7%, 34.6% had 5.7-<6.0%, and 31.9% had 6.0-<6.5%. The CV risk reduction with semaglutide versus placebo was not shown to be different across baseline HbA1c groups and was consistent with the overall study for all endpoints, except all-cause mortality. CV outcomes were also consistent across subgroups of HbA1c change. CONCLUSIONS In people with overweight or obesity and established ASCVD but not diabetes, semaglutide reduced CV events irrespective of baseline or change in HbA1c. Thus, semaglutide is expected to confer CV benefits in people with established ASCVD who are normoglycemic at baseline and/or in those without HbA1c improvements.
Low Grade Mathematics Practicum Digital Teaching Module to Improve Teaching Skills
Authors: Wiguna Made Ceger Artha , Gede Wira Bayu  , I Nyoman Laba Jayanta
Published: June 2024

The absence of digital teaching modules in lower-class mathematics courses has resulted in low student teaching skills. This research aims to produce a design to analyze the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of teaching modules on PGSD students' mathematics teaching skills. This research is research into the development of the ADDIE development model. The subject studied is a practical digital teaching module for mathematics learning. Meanwhile, the objects in the development stage are content validity, design, teaching module media, lecturer responses, and student responses. The data collection method used is a rating scale sheet. The data analysis technique used is qualitative analysis, which includes statements, input, and suggestions, and quantitative analysis, which includes descriptive analysis and inferential analysis, namely prerequisite tests and hypothesis tests using the t-test or one sample t-test. The research results show that the percentage of material experts, media experts, and design experts with overall validity qualifications is very high, and the percentage of practitioners is 87.95% with excellent qualifications. The effectiveness results show an influence of the use of digital teaching modules for lower-grade mathematics learning practicum on PGSD students' Mathematics teaching skills. It was concluded that the effective use of digital teaching modules for lower-grade mathematics learning practicums could improve PGSD students' Mathematics teaching skills.
School Principals' Understanding of the Independent Curriculum through Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile
Authors: Rusdinal  , Sulastri
Published: June 2024

This research is motivated by the need for more understanding of school principals regarding the independent curriculum and Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile. This research aims to analyze the Project for Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile, prepare an educational unit ecosystem, design the project, and process assessments. This type of research is quantitative. The research subjects were 63 school principals. Samples were taken using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used in data collection was a Likert scale model. The technique used to analyze data is quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that understanding the Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile includes understanding the Pancasila Student Project, preparing the education unit ecosystem, designing the Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile Project, processing assessments, and reporting the results of the Strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile Project. The principal's understanding of Strengthening the Principal's Pancasila Student Profile is in the sufficient category. The research results indicate that the understanding of school principals regarding strengthening the Pancasila Student Profile still needs to be improved. A good understanding by the school principal regarding strengthening the character of the Pancasila Student Profile will have a better impact on the principal's learning leadership.
Innovation Unleashed: Empowering Autistic Learners with Revolutionary Strategies and Technology
Authors: Moses Adeleke Adeoye  , Hammed Olalekan Bolaji  , Ajoke Kudirat Yahaya  , Justina Ojoma Attah
Published: June 2024

An explosion of innovation using intelligence and software can potentially revolutionize growth strategies. Exploring new strategies to empower autistic students is crucial because they often experience difficulties in conventional educational environments. Based on this, this research aims to analyze the empowerment of autistic students and the use of the latest techniques and technology. This type of research is qualitative research. The method used in this research is a literature study. The method used to collect data is documentation. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire. The technique used to analyze data is qualitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that providing appropriate support and inclusive educational opportunities for autistic students is the most important thing. By offering tailored support, autistic students can develop essential skills for navigating various aspects of life. For example, helping them improve their social communication skills can improve their ability to form meaningful relationships and engage in collaborative activities. The need for personalized teaching and support is emphasized throughout the article as a means of addressing the unique demands of autistic students. Technology can help autistic people communicate, develop social skills, and become more independent. It is concluded that the transformative role that innovation plays in empowering autistic students and supporting the creation and adoption of innovative teaching methods and technologies on an ongoing basis.
Self-Management Technical Modules As Personal Guidance and Counseling Media For High School Students
Authors: Tuti Wantu  , Maryam Rahim  , Arwildayanto  , Idriani Idris  , Nurul Maulida Alwi  , Mohamad Awal Lakadjo  , Melsin Dunggio
Published: June 2024

The current phenomenon shows that there are still many students who still need to gain a higher level of self-management. It shows the importance of improving high school students' self-management. This research aims to produce a self-management technique module that is suitable for use as a medium for personal guidance and counseling for high school students. This research uses the Research and development (R&D) method with the following stages: potential and problems, data collection, product design, design validation, design revision, product testing, and product revision. The expert test subjects consisted of media guidance and counseling experts, personal guidance and counseling experts, and Indonesian language experts. This research involved a small group consisting of four Guidance and Counseling teachers as experimental subjects. Questionnaires were used for data collection. Data from expert validation and small group testing were analyzed qualitatively. The results of expert validation and product testing concluded that "the self-management techniques module is suitable for use by high school students as a personal guidance and counseling tool." Thus, this self-management module can be recommended for application as a medium for personal guidance and counseling for high school students.
Training Model Design Terrarium to Increase Teachers Special Education Competency
Authors: Asriwijiastuti  , Masitoh Siti , Ardianingsih Febrita
Published: June 2024

Special education teachers with non-science backgrounds were found to have 85% below standard and weak competency in explaining environmental phenomena related to ecosystem concepts and experiments. This condition requires conscious efforts to enhance quality through modeling and direct experimentation. This study aims to analyze the improvement of teacher competencies in creating terrariums by applying a training model based on "Gagne’s nine events of instruction". The method used is a pre-post design, data collection using test methods, and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS 26. This research was conducted on 21 teachers from SLB School. The competency results of teacher knowledge based on the pretest and posttest show t count = 11.370 and t count = 3.092, t table (10-1) with alpha 0.05 two-tail = 1.833. Thus, the application of the training model based on Gagne's learning perspective improves teacher competencies in teaching terrarium materials. Furthermore, the training model can provide basic vocational knowledge, especially in terrarium design, improve teacher mastery, and motivation. The implications of this research can be used in schools with limited space to be presented in the classroom through mini-labs in the form of terrariums and for teachers teaching students with intellectual disabilities. These findings can serve as a reference for teachers in special education to conduct meaningful learning for students with intellectual disabilities in other learning materials.
The Effects of Emotional Intelligence on Language Learning Strategy Preference among EFL Students
Authors: Nisa Liana Buruuja , Ashadi
Published: June 2024

In the Indonesian EFL context, there has been little discussion regarding the study of learners' emotional intelligence and whether it influences their language learning strategy preferences. The purpose of this research was to analyze whether emotional intelligence has any effect on the language learning preference among Indonesian EFL learners. The main design of this research was based on survey. The instrument used in this study consists of two questionnaires namely TEIQue-SF and SILL. To achieve this goal, thirty Indonesian EFL students participated in the completion of the questionnaires. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling. SPSS 25 was used to perform the analysis of the data. The descriptive findings of the study showed that the most common strategy utilized by EFL students was cognitive strategies, while the least preferred strategy was affective strategy. It was revealed that there is a significant correlation between emotional intelligence and strategies for learning languages (p 0.001). Learners who have a higher level of emotional intelligence use a wider variety of strategies than students who have a lower level of emotional intelligence. There were considerable disparities between the two groups in terms of the strategies that they chose to implement. In conclusion, pedagogical implications as well as findings were examined.
Emotional Intelligence and Learning Interest in Improving Civics Learning Outcomes for Fifth Grade of Elementary Schools
Authors: Kusumawardani Andina Widya , Widodo Susilo Tri
Published: June 2024

The current fact is that students' Civics learning outcomes are still in the low category. There are various factors that cause low student learning outcomes. This research aims to examine the significant relationship between emotional intelligence and students' interest in learning on students' Civics learning outcomes. This research is included in a quantitative approach with a correlational research type. The population in this study was 179 fifth grade elementary school students. Sample determination was carried out using probability sampling techniques. The number of samples in this study was rounded up to 124 students. The data collection methods used questionnaires and documentation studies. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. The results of data analysis using Pearson Product Moment show that there is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and student Civics learning outcomes. Apart from that, there is also a significant relationship between interest in learning and students' Civics learning outcomes. Based on the results of the multiple correlation test, it is known that there is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and interest in learning and student Civics learning outcomes. It was concluded emotional intelligence and high interest can improve student learning outcomes. The implication of this research is emotional intelligence and interests must be considered by every teacher, so that students have a high enthusiasm for learning so they can improve Civics learning outcomes.. The latest information on the results of this research can be used as a parameter for developing students' emotional intelligence and interest in learning.
Participatory and Inclusive Environment Improves Student Academic Achievement
Authors: Waruwu Ermina , Sitanggang Nathanael , Sinaga Osberth
Published: June 2024

Good management that can integrate the concepts of participation and inclusion into educational institutions' policies, practices, and culture is sometimes not optimal. Based on this, this research aims to analyze the influence of a participatory and inclusive environment on student academic achievement. This research uses a type of comparative causal research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study was 222 students. The sampling technique is a probability sampling technique with simple random sampling. The number of samples in this research was 38 students. The methods used to collect data are questionnaires and documentation. The instrument used in this research was a questionnaire sheet. The technique used to analyze data is regression analysis. The research results show that a participatory and inclusive environment fosters a learning atmosphere that fosters high student participation. Facilities, accessibility, academic support, and free speech contribute to understanding and growth. Academic achievement, as assessed through grades, recognition, pass percentage, understanding of standardized tests, and involvement in extracurricular activities, is positively influenced. Lecturer evaluations are considered useful, and statistically, participatory and inclusive environments positively impact academic performance. Recommendations for further research include increasing student involvement, improving facilities, and strengthening academic support and student welfare. The implication of this research is that a participatory and inclusive environment that is implemented optimally will have an impact on increasing student academic achievement.
Improving Students' Reading Comprehension Ability and Learning Activeness Using Project-Based Learning Model Assisted by Visual Media
Authors: Rahayu Kadek Galuh Andriasih , Ardana I Made , Suarni Ni Ketut
Published: June 2024

The low ability of students to understand reading and the low level of student activity in the learning process is influenced by a lack of design innovation, learning processes, and a lack of strengthening literacy for students. This research aims to analyze the project-based learning model assisted by visual media on the reading comprehension ability and active learning of Indonesian language students in grade II elementary school.. This pseudo-experimental research is designed by a single factor independent group design. The population in this study was 297 students with a total of 62 students as a sample determined by random sampling technique. Data were collected by tests of reading comprehension and observation of student learning activity. Then, the data was analyzed using the MANOVA technique. The results showed that there were differences in reading comprehension and learning activity simultaneously among students who participated in the project based learning model assisted by visual media with conventional learning. This means that the project based learning model with the novelty of visual media has an effect on reading comprehension and active learning of second grade elementary school students. The research results can be used as a reference in making learning designs more innovative.
Leadership Supervision of Teacher Performance Management in the Learning Process in Secondary Schools
Authors: Tukiyo  , Arianto Sofyan , Haryono Purwo , Riyadi Iswan
Published: June 2024

The principal did not carry out the task of supervising teacher teaching optimally and the supervision carried out was more bureaucratic and autocratic, emphasizing hierarchy. Another fact is that 44% of teachers do not like the supervision carried out in the classroom by both the principal and his deputy, and 5.88% of secondary school teachers do not agree with teaching observations. This is urgent to conducted research because there is a difference between theory and reality. This research aimed to analyze the effect of supervision on the teaching performance of teachers in secondary schools. Methods in quantitative research. The subjects were 33 secondary school teachers. The data collection technique uses a set of teaching and learning observation instruments that have been adapted and used by all schools to assess and manage educational programs. Analysis techniques, teacher teaching performance is measured based on Daily Learning Plans, induction tools, teaching delivery, questioning techniques, student involvement, reinforcement, student training, and assignments, checking student training and assignments, learning closure, and classroom management before and after clinical supervision. The results found in this research indicate that teachers in schools experience deficiencies in planning learning in the classroom. It was found that clinical supervision also helps teachers improve the teaching and learning process more effectively so that teaching can improve student mastery. Conclusion, Clinical supervision can be used as a guide for teachers and students in secondary schools to improve knowledge. The research implications provide a complete picture of clinical supervision in improving student preparation and knowledge.
Prevalence and Risk Factor Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Cattle of Flood Prone Eastern Plains of Rajasthan
Authors: Saini Priyanka , Gupta Abhishek , Rathore Bhavana , Meena Abhishek Kumar , Kumari Kavita , Saini Pawan , Saini Priya
Published: June 2024

A total of 756 faecal samples (429 from native cattle and 327 from crossbred cattle) from flood prone eastern plains of Rajasthan were examined from January, 2022 to December, 2022. Out of them, 527 samples were found positive, with an overall prevalence of 69.71% for different gastrointestinal parasitic infections with mixed infection in 26.85%. The study revealed strongyles (43.25%) and Eimeria sp. (30.29%) as the most dominant infections followed by, Strongyloides sp., Amphistomes, Trichuris sp., Moniezia sp., B. coli and Capillaria sp.. Season wise analysis revealed a highly significant statistical seasonal variation (p<0.01) with maximum infection in rainy season (77.95%) whereas, a non-significant statistical difference in district wise prevalence was reported with the highest prevalence rate in Bharatpur district (76.47%). Quantitative analysis based on the estimation of oocysts and eggs gram-1 (OPG and EPG) of faeces revealed highest severity of Eimeria sp. infection ranging from 300–2200 (1107.14±171.12) followed by strongyle infection 200–1200 (509.09±84.70). Coproculture examination exhibited Haemonchus sp. as a predominant nematode genus, followed by Oesophagostomum sp., Bunostomum sp., Trichostrongylus sp., Cooperia sp., Chabertia sp., Ostertagia sp. and Strongyloides sp.. Sporulation studies showed higher prevalence of Eimeria bovis followed by E. zuernii, E. subspherica, E. auburnensis, E. ellipsoidalis, E. cylindrica, E. pellita, E. alabamensis, E. bukidnonensis and E. canadensis. The findings of the present study may be used to formulate effective control strategies against gastrointestinal parasitic infections in the cattle of the region.
Pengembangan, Penyerahan, dan Pelatihan Sistem Informasi untuk Toko Sinar Terang di Kota Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Widjaja Andree Emmanuel , Gennady Erick , Hery  , Haryani Calandra A. , Prasetya Kusno , Aribowo Arnold
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan teknologi informasi memberikan dampak positif  bagi Usaha Kecil Mikro dan Menengah (UMKM). Toko Sinar Terang adalah UMKM yang berlokasi di Kota Tangerang Selatan yang menjual perabot rumah tangga. Pada sistem saat ini, ditemukan beberapa kendala di antaranya, kesalahan pencatatan keuangan, transaksi jual beli, persediaan produk, dan inkonsistensi data antar kedua cabang Toko. Guna mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, sebuah sistem informasi toko diperlukan. Selain itu, program loyalitas pelanggan juga dibutuhkan untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan relasi yang  baik  dengan pelanggan. Melalui kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini, sistem informasi untuk Toko Sinar Terang dikembangkan dengan metodologi RAD melalui metode prototyping. Pemodelan yang digunakan adalah UML yang mencakup class diagram, use case, dan activity diagram. Pengembangan sistem informasi menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dengan framework CodeIgniter 4 dan PostgreSQL sebagai DBMS-nya. Hasil dari kegiatan PkM ini berupa sistem informasi untuk Toko Sinar Terang yang fungsional dan memiliki beragam fitur, seperti: persediaan, penjualan, keuangan, dan program loyalitas pelanggan yang dapat menampilkan informasi statistik untuk memberikan laporan persediaan yang terintegrasi. Sebelum sistem informasi diuji coba dan diserahkan, pelatihan penggunaan sistem informasi juga telah dilakukan kepada karyawan dan pemilik Toko.
Pengenalan Pendidikan Seksual Berbasis Augmented Reality sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Pelecehan Seksual kepada Siswa SD Mutiara Persada Yogyakarta
Authors: Lase Elsa Amelia , Saputro Bagus Handoko Suryo , Manuputty Eugenie Jovanca , Indonesianus Christoper Jose , Perwiratama Rangga
Published: June 2024

Kasus pelecehan seksual merupakan suatu kasus yang semakin darurat keadaannya. Pada zaman ini, kasus pelecehan seksual terus mengalami peningkatan terutama di lingkungan sekolah sehingga pendidikan seksual sangat penting diberikan sejak dini sesuai dengan tingkatan umur dan pendidikannya. Kegiatan pengabdian berupa edukasi serta sosialisasi mengenai pendidikan seksual yang telah berlangsung membuahkan hasil berupa peningkatan pemahaman melalui nilai tes yang diberikan sebesar 25 poin. Pelajar SD Mutiara Persada Yogyakarta telah mendapatkan pengetahuan dasar mengenai area pribadi tubuh serta pemahaman mengenai pelecehan seksual. Pendidikan seksual ini diharapkan akan terus didapat oleh para pelajar seiring meningkatnya tingkatan pendidikan agar pemahaman serta pengetahuan siswa siswi semakin meningkat dan mampu meminimalisir terjadinya kasus pelecehan seksual.
Pemanfaatan Potensi E-Commerce pada Peningkatan Keragaman Bisnis Lokal di Sulawesi Selatan; Perspektif Transformasi Digital
Authors: Nazar Mouhammad , Tertia Salsabila
Published: June 2024

Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki bagaimana pemanfaatan e-commerce dapat memperkuat keragaman bisnis dalam ekonomi lokal di Sulawesi Selatan. Penggunaan perspektif transformasi digital, pengabdian ini menganalisis peran dan dampak e-commerce dalam mendorong pertumbuhan dan keberagaman sektor bisnis di wilayah tersebut. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan kualitatif deskriptif melalui analisis data sekunder (dokumen atau literatur). Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan e-commerce telah memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam memperluas keragaman bisnis di ekonomi lokal Sulawesi Selatan. Melalui platform e-commerce, pelaku usaha lokal dapat menjangkau pasar yang lebih luas dan mengatasi hambatan geografis yang sebelumnya membatasi aksesibilitas. Selain itu, e-commerce juga memungkinkan pelaku usaha untuk menawarkan produk dan layanan secara online, meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan memperluas jangkauan konsumen. Pengabdian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa tantangan yang dihadapi dalam pemanfaatan e-commerce untuk memperkuat keragaman bisnis. Tantangan tersebut meliputi keterbatasan infrastruktur teknologi, kepercayaan konsumen terhadap transaksi online, serta kurangnya pemahaman dan keterampilan digital di kalangan pelaku usaha lokal. Oleh karena itu, rekomendasi kebijakan dan strategi diperlukan untuk memperkuat ekosistem e-commerce, termasuk investasi dalam infrastruktur digital, pelatihan dan pendidikan digital, serta regulasi yang mendukung perkembangan e-commerce di Sulawesi Selatan. Pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang potensi dan tantangan dalam memanfaatkan kekuatan e-commerce untuk mendorong keragaman bisnis di ekonomi lokal. Temuan pengabdian ini dapat menjadi dasar untuk pengembangan strategi dan kebijakan yang lebih efektif dalam mendukung transformasi digital dan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang inklusif di Sulawesi Selatan.
Pelatihan Persiapan Olimpiade Sains Nasional Bidang Komputer Untuk Siswa SMA Pangudi Luhur Yogyakarta
Authors: Lukito Yuan , Chrismanto Antonius Rachmat , Wibowo Argo , Delima Rosa , Santosa Raden Gunawan , Haryono Nugroho Agus , Wijana Katon
Published: June 2024

Kompetisi Olimpiade Sains Nasional (OSN) yang rutin diselenggarakan setiap tahunnya membutuhkan persiapan dari siswa-siswa sekolah yang ingin mengikuti kompetisi tersebut.  SMA Pangudi Luhur Yogyakarta ingin mengikuti kompetisi tersebut dengan mengirimkan beberapa siswanya, sehingga membutuhkan pelatihan OSN untuk siswa-siswanya. Tim PKM dari Fakultas Teknologi Informasi bersedia untuk mengadakan pelatihan OSN dengan menyiapkan materi-materi dengan topik algoritma, logika dan aritmatika sesuai dengan silabus OSN.  Pelatihan dilaksanakan selama 14 pertemuan di kampus Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana.  Pelatihan tersebut telah berhasil dilaksanakan dengan baik dan berhasil memenuhi kebutuhan dari pihak sekolah. Pada materi algoritma didapatkan peningkatan rata-rata nilai post-test terhadap rata-rata nilai pre-test, yaitu meningkat dari 57,14 menjadi 97,14. Hasil evaluasi dari pelaksanaan pelatihan ini secara umum sudah baik dan sesuai kebutuhan, walaupun ada beberapa permasalahan seperti jadwal pelatihan yang terpaksa mundur dan tingkat partisipasi siswa yang makin menurun pada beberapa pertemuan akhir.
Exploring the Diverse Practices of Artificial Intelligence in Blended Music Teaching in Colleges and University
Authors: Zhang Wei
Published: June 2024

With the development of the information age and the change in media technology, the education industry has also ushered in a new change, and this paper focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in blended music teaching in colleges and universities. The first part of the article utilizes artificial intelligence to appreciate music emotions, utilizing Thayer’s two-dimensional emotion model and emotion vectors to express emotions in music. Then, the short- and long-time feature extraction of music emotion is carried out separately and normalized. Then, a music emotion recognition model based on the CNN-SVM model is constructed by combining a deep learning network and a space vector machine model. The constructed music emotion recognition model and SPOC hybrid teaching are utilized to establish a blended music diversity curriculum in colleges and universities and practical exploration is conducted. The results show that the time range of the change in music emotion perception is about 2.5~3.2s, and the recognition success rate is more than 4/5 for all kinds of music emotion segments. The correlation between the effect of music teaching and music diversification practice and students’ satisfaction is less than 0.01. The diversification of music teaching in this study can effectively stimulate students’ learning interest and improve learning efficiency in the music classroom.
Building an Applied Linguistics Corpus for Chinese Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Ma Yanrong
Published: June 2024

A corpus is a large and authentic language collection that can provide a large number of valuable, statistically significant, and retrievable material examples for Chinese language teaching. In this paper, we first design the processing model for participle and deactivation and then construct a statistically based method for labeling Chinese lexical categories. After building the Applied Linguistics Corpus for Chinese language teaching, it is used in Chinese language teaching to analyze conjunctive use bias. A controlled trial was conducted in the international college of a university using the applied linguistics corpus for teaching the Chinese language to test its practical utility. It was found that the top four conjunctions in terms of the total number of conjunctive biases were “and,” “and,” “because,” “or”. The bias of the word “and” mainly appeared in Japanese and Korean students, accounting for 38.69% and 36.07% respectively. The average score of the pre-test of writing in the experimental class was 51.26, while that of the control class was 50.88. The average score of the post-test of writing in the experimental class was 74.95, while that of the control class was 62.64, and the increase of the score of the experimental class was larger than that of the control class, which verifies the great effectiveness of applying applied linguistics corpus in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. This study can help improve students’ writing level and learning initiative in Chinese language teaching and effectively enhance students’ ability to express themselves in Chinese.
Innovative Reform of Blended Teaching in Statistics Practice Class of Economics and Management under OBE Concept Orientation
Authors: Zhang Hui
Published: June 2024

In the traditional teaching mode, the cultivation of students’ practical application ability and innovation ability is neglected, and the innovative reform of blended teaching in statistics practice class of economics and management is imperative. Using theoretical analysis, the feasibility of the OBE education concept to guide blended teaching is analyzed in depth, and it is pointed out that the OBE concept is embodied in the application of blended teaching in statistics practice class of economics and management. From the three aspects of learning output target, teaching content, and evaluation system, the blended teaching of statistics practical class is designed to integrate the OBE concept, and in order to humanize the blended teaching under the OBE concept, the group recommendation algorithm is proposed to assist the blended teaching under the OBE concept. Its principle and structure are elaborated in detail, which mainly include the learning participation degree, the follower effect, the Attractor algorithm, and the similarity degree. The research object and research tools were established, and a controlled experimental comparison was utilized to evaluate the example of blended teaching of statistics practice that infiltrated the OBE concept. The results show that the P-values of the problem-solving ability in each dimension of the two classes are (0.001, 0.005, 0.003, 0.008, 0.008, 0.002) and less than 0.01, respectively, which indicates that there is a significant difference between the students of the two classes in the problem-solving ability in each dimension after the cluster recommendation algorithm assisted by the OBE concept hybrid teaching mode, which confirms that the proposed teaching mode has a promoting effect on students’ performance and ability improvement.