bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blockchain digitaliza el transporte marítimo global de mercancías
Authors: Velásquez-Monroy Xiomara Daniela , Eslava-Sarmiento Luis Alexander
Published: November 2022

El transporte marítimo de mercancías enfrenta problemas significativos de ineficiencia y desperdicio debido al envejecimiento de su infraestructura tecnológica y de procesos comerciales que carecen de intercambio de información en tiempo real y de colaboración efectiva. Blockchain disrumpe el transporte marítimo internacional de mercancías ya que tiene el potencial de redefinir la forma en que se intercambia la información digital entre las partes interesadas, gracias a la inmutabilidad que está ausente en otros sistemas de tecnologías de la información. La tecnología blockchain tiene la capacidad de rastrear una amplia gama de socios logísticos globales, como son los remitentes, transitarios, transportistas, corporaciones de puertos marítimos, operadores de terminales y oficinas de aduanas, lo que permite hacer a las mercancías seguimiento y trazabilidad mucho más a fondo y, al mismo tiempo, brinda acceso abierto a la información relacionada con plazos de entrega; redefine los documentos tradicionales en papel, que consumen mucho tiempo e intensas relaciones de confianza dentro de la logística marítima. Esto hace el transporte marítimo global de mercancías sea más eficiente y productivo. Blockchain actualmente es el principal factor disruptivo en el transporte global de mercancías desde la invención del contenedor marítimo.
Association of sarcopenia and its components with clinical outcomes in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Kang Seok Hui , Kim A Young , Do Jun Young
Published: November 2022

Background: Further studies are needed to identify whether muscle mass, muscle strength, or sarcopenia is the best indicator of survival in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). We aimed to compare the association of sarcopenia and its components with survival in patients undergoing PD.Methods: We identified all patients with prevalent PD (n = 199). We routinely recommended handgrip strength (HGS) and lean mass measurements using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in all patients with PD. Sarcopenia was defined using cutoff values from the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. We evaluated the patient and technique survival rates.Results: The number of patients with low HGS was 95 (47.7%). The median follow-up interval was 17 months (interquartile range, 13–21 months). Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed that patients with low HGS or sarcopenia had poorer patient and technique survival compared with patients with normal HGS or without sarcopenia. Cox regression analysis showed that patients with low HGS had greater hazard ratios for patient death and technique failure compared with those with normal HGS. However, patients with low muscle mass did not show significant hazard ratios for patient death or technique failure compared with those with normal muscle mass. Patients with sarcopenia had significantly greater hazard ratios for patient death or technique failure than those without sarcopenia only in univariate analysis.Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that HGS may be superior to muscle mass or sarcopenia for predicting patient or technique survival in patients undergoing PD.
TANGGAP TANAMAN INDUK LADA (Piper nigrum L.) TERHADAP APLIKASI KOMPOSISI DAN FREKUENSI PENYEMPROTAN PUPUK DAUN
Authors: Sukmawan Yan , Riniarti Dewi , Supriyatdi Dedi , Lestari Wahyuni
Published: November 2022

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the estate crops with high economic value and a foreign exchange earner for Indonesia, but its productivity is still low. For this reason, nutrient management is essential to increase the productivity of pepper parent plants. This study aimed to obtain the best composition of foliar fertilizer for pepper parent plant growth, obtain the best spraying frequency of foliar fertilizer for pepper parent plant growth, and obtain the best combination of composition and spraying frequency of foliar fertilizer for pepper parent plant growth. The study was conducted from November 2020 to April 2021 using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with a factorial pattern of 4 × 2. The first factor was the composition of foliar fertilizers with four levels of treatment, namely control (D0), NPK foliar fertilizers 11:8:6 (D1), NPK foliar fertilizer 20:15:15 (D2), and NPK foliar fertilizer 32:10:10 (D3). The second factor is spraying frequency of foliar fertilizer with two levels of treatment, namely every two weeks (F1) and every four weeks (F2). Each treatment was repeated three times and each experimental unit consisted of two parent plants. Observational data was analyze using analysis of variance and continued with the honestly significant difference test (HSD) at the 5% level. The results showed that the composition of NPK foliar fertilizer 20:15:15 with the spraying frequency every two weeks gave a significant effect but did not give the best effect. Significant interactions were shown in the observation variables of number of leaf, number of internode, leaf greenness index, leaf area number three, and leaf dry weight number three.
Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa melalui Pembelajaran Open-Ended
Authors: Aziz Muhammad , Tayudi Tayudi
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa serta motivasi belajar siswa ditinjau dari pola asuh orangtua dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Open-ended. Sebagai salah satu alternatif buat mengatasi kasus tersebut, hingga dicoba riset mix methods dengan desain sequential explanatory dengan tujuan bisa meningkatkan kemapuan tersebut. Subyek yang digunakan riset ialah peserta didik kelas XI SMA Talenta Bandung. Pada riset ini instrument yang digunakan antara lain, uji keahlian berpikir kritis, angket motivasi belajar, angket pola asuh orang tua serta lembar observasi dan wawancara. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah; 1) Kemampuan berpikir Kritis meningkat apabila menerapkan pembelajaran model Open-ended, 2) Peningkatan kemampuan berpikir Kritis lebih baik apabila menerapkan pembelajaran model Open-ended dibandingkan dengan pendidikan Konvesional, 3) Terdapat pengaruh motivasi belajar siswa terhadap keahlian berpikir kritis siswa yang menerapkan pembelajaran model Open-ended serta pendidikan Konvesional, 4) Kemampuan berpikir Kritis serta motivasi belajar siswa lebih baik apabila menerapkan pembelajaran model Open-ended dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran Konvesional ditinjau dari pola asuh orang tua, dan 5) Cerminan keahlian berpikir siswa serta motivasi belajar siswa lebih baik dengan mempraktikkan model open ended ditinjau dari pola asuh orangtua.
Implementasi Pendekatan STEM untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis, Berpikir Kreatif dan Self –Efficacy
Authors: Kusyanto Kusyanto , Irwan Encep , Yazid Ibnu
Published: November 2022

Implementasi Pendekatan STEM untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis, Berpikir Kreatif dan Analisis Self-efficacy Siswa. Rendahnya kemampuan berpikir kritis, berpikir kreatif serta self-efficacy siswa disebabkan pendekatan yang tidak sesuai selama proses belajar mengajar. Sehingga diperlukan pendekatan baru untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa. Adapun pendekatan yang akan di teliti adalah pendekatan STEM. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mix method tipe embedded dengan desain penelitian yaitu desain eksperimen semu atau tanpak seeperti sebenarnya padahal bukan sebenarnya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMP Negeri 3 Cimenyan dan sampelnya adalah dua kelas VIII di SMPN 3 Cimenyan yang dipilih secara acak. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan berpikir kritis, tes berpikir kreatif, angket self-efficacy, lembar observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan analisis data dan temuan penelitian yang diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa: (1) Peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yang memperoleh pendekatan STEM lebih baik daripada siswa yang memperoleh pendekatan konvensional.; (2) Peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa yang memperoleh pendekatan STEM lebih baik daripada siswa yang memperoleh pendekatan konvensional.; (3) Siswa yang menggunakan pendekatan STEM mempunyai self-efficacy yang rendah dibandingkan dengan siswa yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional.; (4) Tidak terdapat hubungan antara kemampuan berpikir kritis, kemampuan berpikir kreatif  serta self-efficacy siswa yang menggunakan pendekatan STEM.
Penerapan Discovery Learning untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah dan Motivasi Belajar Matematika Siswa
Authors: Julaeha Juju , Rosli Roslinda , Hendrastuti RR. Adi
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis dan motivasi belajar peserta didik yang menggunakan pembelajaran Discovery Learning (DL) dan peserta didik yang menggunakan pembelajaran ekspositori, serta untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis hubungan antara kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis dan motivasi belajar matematis peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan Metode Campuran (Mixed Method) dan tipe penyisipan (Embedded Design). Sampel terdiri dari 20 siswa kelas eksperimen dan 22 siswa kelas kontrol. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siwa dengan discovery learning lebih baik daripada siswa dengan pembelajaran ekspositori. Motivasi belajar matematika siswa dengan discovery learning lebih baik daripada siswa dengan pembelajaran ekspositori. Terdapat hubungan antara motivasi belajar matematika dengan pencapaian kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika siswa yang sangat kuat, dimana tingkat motivasi belajar siswa yang menggunakan discovery learning lebih baik daripada dengan siswa yang menggunakan ekspositori. Sehingga dengan demikian dapat mempercepat siswa untuk memahami kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa.
Complications of External Ventricular Drainage at CHU-JRA Antananarivo Madagascar
Authors: Synèse Bemora Joseph , Mijoro Ramarokoto , Joe Andry Rakotoarivelo , Mugica Barison , Willy Ratovondrainy , Mamiarisoa Rabarijaona
Published: November 2022

The external ventricular drainage (EVD) is a device indicated in cases of acute hydrocephalus and in certain cases of intracranial hypertension. The main objective of our study is to determine the frequency of the complication of an EVD at the Centre HospitalierUniversitaire Joseph Ravohangy Andrianavalona (CHU-JRA). This is a retrospective and descriptive study. During the targeted period, 64 patients were operated for EVD, of which 45 had a complication (70.31%). The infectious complication predominated in 43.75% of cases. All patients were operated for ventricular hemorrhage. Antibiotic prophylaxis before surgery was systematic for all patients. The most frequent germ was Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus. The average duration of catheterization was 14.47 days, the average duration of onset of the complication was 7.96 days. Despite systematic insertion of the EVD in the operating room and the existence of a dedicated care protocol, the rate of an EVD-related complication remains high in our center.
Breast Arterial Calcifications as A Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk: A Systematic Review
Authors: Lawson Chelsey , Batti Patrick , Singh Prerna , Usman Madinah Suleiman , Bashir Farah , Alam Benish , Asaolu Gideon , Abdelmalek Shaymaa E. , Sayo B. Marie J. , Choga Epiniah S. , Khan Tuba , Zafar Hammad , Adedoyin Adewale Mark , Ahmed Maryam , Ahmed Mohammed Numaan
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Breast arterial calcification (BAC) is considered a prediction tool for cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening as it has shown some association. The current systematic review reports the evidence on BAC detected on screening mammography and occurrence risk or likelihood of CVD among women.

Methods: Three databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar, were searched by three independent reviewers.

Results: A total of 34,887 patients across six studies were assessed in the systematic review. The incidence of BAC on the mammogram was 10.3%. The odds or likelihood of developing CVD was higher among BAC+ women. Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and family history of CVD were more prevalent in BAC+ women and menopause.

Conclusion: Further studies are required to develop a semi-quantitative index of BAC for CVD screening to establish BAC as a predictor of CVD further.
Proposed Optimization Algorithm for Solving CCTV Camera Placement
Authors: Gaylon Rhonil Victor G. , Galapia Reyn A. , Mabborang Romie C. , Bansil Alvin G.
Published: November 2022

The installation of CCTV cameras monitoring the street sections of one of the most visited areas of Manila may serve as deterrence against theft, crime, abduction, and even act of lasciviousness. Furthermore, the redundant orientations of some of the units in the system were recognized as possible inhibitors of the efficiency of the local surveillance system. In line with this, the study proposed a model for CCTV camera placement in Intramuros by representing the community as a graph in a 2-dimensional space. The paper presents a two-phase approach in determining the best placements of CCTV cameras. Phase I took care of the ideal installation spots as a set-covering problem while Phase II identified the optimal CCTV orientation using the Proposed algorithm. In Phase I, a binary integer programming model was formulated and solved using the data solver function of Microsoft Excel. The designed algorithm in Phase II was based on greedy heuristics utilizing the results in Phase I to identify the optimal orientation of the CCTV units. Findings suggest that out of the seventeen candidate locations, nine of them are optimal for CCTV installation. A total of twenty-three CCTV units are required to cover all the entry and exit points of the streets in district 5 of Intramuros. The proposed algorithm produced two optimal solutions A and B. Comparison with the existing CCTV system in the district and discussions on each optimal installation suggested that result B is better than A. Recommendations on the results of the study were addressed to the authorities of district 5 for immediate implementation.
Challenges Faced by Working Women in Bangladesh and Their Perceived Impacts on Career
Authors: Ahmed Feroz , Sathi Noshin Afia , Islam Sayed Azharul
Published: November 2022

Working women in Bangladesh face different kinds of challenges from different grounds irrespective of their socioeconomic backgrounds.  The current study aims at measuring the perceived impact of those challenges on women’s careers. The extent to which each of the challenges is responsible for disturbance in women’s careers has been measured in this study. From the previous literature, five challenges namely- family issues, discrimination in terms of facilities, working conditions at the office, social challenges, and sexual harassment, have been considered. This study finds sexual harassment as the most significant among the aforementioned challenges to have an impact on women’s careers. This study also finds that sexual harassment, discrimination in terms of facilities, and family challenges are mostly responsible for creating an adverse impact on women’s careers. Human resource managers, line managers, employers, and policymakers are expected to be benefited from the findings of this study which may aid in creating a better workplace for working women in Bangladesh.
BSI Mobile Adoption Process with Religiosity As a Moderation Variable
Authors: Yusron Muchammad Helmi , Suryandari Retno Tanding
Published: November 2022

During a pandemic like today, new habits have emerged in society, one of which is conducting financial transactions. The presence of Bank Syariah Indonesia is expected to have the financial and technological capabilities to meet customer needs following sharia principles and reach the currently unspoiled sharia market by creating an Islamic ecosystem and becoming one of the centers of sharia economy and finance in the world. The BSI Mobile application is the right solution with ease for benefits such as paying infaq, alms, and hajj savings deposits, to opening an account online. In this study, the superiority of the BSI Mobile feature as a spiritual, financial, and social friend following the main target of Islamic banks in Indonesia is Muslims, then the potential of the Islamic banking market in Indonesia is very large. This study uses a sample of 308 prospective customer respondents. Analysis using SEM and based on PLS (Partial Least Square) shows that innovation and bank reputation have a significant effect on attitudes and intentions to adopt BSI Mobile, except for bank reputation on attitudes which are moderated by religiosity. This study can provide input to Bank Syariah Indonesia to improve mobile banking services amidst the development of digital banking technology and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Role of Liquidity in Determining Firm Performance: An Empirical Study on Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Sudiyatno Bambang , Suwarti Titiek
Published: November 2022

This study aims to examine the role of liquidity in influencing firm performance, especially for manufacturing companies operating in Indonesia. The research variables include firm performance as the dependent variable, capital structure and firm size as independent variables, operating assets as a control variable, and liquidity as a moderating variable. The study was conducted on 123 manufacturing companies in Indonesia for the 2019-2021 period. The data collection method used purposive sampling, while the data analysis used multiple regression techniques. The results showed that liquidity had a negative effect, and operating assets and firm size had a positive effect on firm performance. While the capital structure has a negative effect on firm performance at a significance of less than 10%. Liquidity plays an important role as a moderating variable on firm size and capital structure in influencing firm performance.
Analysis of Urinary Calculi by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for Patients in Northern Jordan
Authors: Shabsoug Barakat M. , Al-Quraishi Adnan , Al-Mgassgas Hesham
Published: November 2022

The variations in urinary calculi are based on different diameters, which range in the form of sand grain to a urinary collecting system so that it can pass through the urinary tract regardless of any symptoms. To determine the composition of urinary calculi for patients in Northern Jordan by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy method, samples of urinary calculi were retrieved from patients at King Abdullah University Hospital and Princess Basma Teaching Hospital. Urinary calculi were surgically removed from patients either arthroscopically (n = 35), or by percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) (n = 15) over a period of 16 months (2013-2014) and were brought to the laboratory in sterile containers. They were analyzed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy method. A total of 39 male patients (78%) aging 23-85 years and 11 female patients (22%) aging 33-69 years were included in the study. The calculi comprised of 40% calcium oxalate and uric acid, 24% calcium oxalate, 18% pure uric acid, 12% magnesium ammonium phosphate, and 6% calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. Mixed urinary calculi of calcium oxalate and uric acid were predominantly found among the patients with the following characteristic IR bands [1637cm-1 C=C Stretching, 1021 cm-1 N-H stretching, 780 cm-1 aromatic C-N stretching].
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Pb(II) and Cr(III) Ion Selective and Sensitive Electrodes
Authors: Azam Naheed , Habib Seema I. , Madoo Muzdan Abdul Wahab
Published: November 2022

The Lead - Ion Selective Electrode (Pb-ISE) and Chromium-Ion electrode (Cr-ISE) is a method for the analytical determination of Pb(II) and Cr(III) in natural matrices. The ISEs are very sensitive, selective, and inexpensive analytical tools that can be applied to determine Pb(II) and Cr(III) in soil samples due to relatively high limits of detection. In the present work, we examined the possibility of using solid contact ISEs in soil analysis, combined with a simplified extraction method based on dilute HNO3 that can be carried out at the field site. The Ionic strength of lead and Chromium is measured by using The Pb-ISE and Cr-ISE were fabricated and their characteristics were studied separately and the Ionic strength of Pb(II) and Cr(III) was measured by using them, the results were found to be quite satisfactory.
Evaluation of Electric Power Losses on 33/11 kV Distribution Feeder Networks in Uyo Urban, Nigeria Using Loss Factor Approach
Authors: Nta Eric Effiong
Published: November 2022

No matter how carefully a power system is designed, grid inefficiencies or load losses would happen, causing power unbalance between distribution and major load centers. It is therefore fundamental to clearly determine and identify electric power system losses for network improvement because of their financial-economic value to distribution companies and consumers. In this work, relevant data including monthly loading, feeder route length, and cross-sectional area of four 11 kV feeders namely, Aka, Ibrahim Babangida, Udo Udoma, and Idongesit Nkanga secretariat-dedicated feeders were obtained from the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) company technical office, Uyo, Nigeria for four years (January 2018 to December 2021) for the 33/11 kV Akwa Ibom State Secretariat Injection Substation and distribution feeder circuits. Average load, maximum load, load factor, loss factor, power losses in the feeders and total power loss in the system were computed and the results which were shown graphically revealed grid inefficiencies and power imbalance or losses which increased slightly on a yearly basis. The losses are due to heat dissipation, lack of maintenance of the power system components, transformer overloading, copper losses, core losses, lengthy feeder routes, and location/aging of the transformers. Suggestions were made in order to reduce further losses in the network.
Research on Combat Composition of Ship-to-Air Missile Formation
Authors: Dou Jihua , Sun Yuliang , Zou Jiaqi
Published: November 2022

In view of the quantitative determination of the combat composition number and relative positions of ship-to-air missile formation, the factor of the horizontal required azimuth range of the ship-to-air missile formation to cover a single ship, and the factors of the horizontal fire circle of short-range ship-to-air missile ships, medium-range ship-to-air missile ships, long-range ship-to-air missile ships were considered. A combat composition model of ship-to-air missile formation was proposed, which can quantitatively determine the number and relative positions of short-range, medium-range, and long-range ship-to-air missile ships, and provide a model basis for the combat composition of ship-to-air missile formation.
Validation of SoilGrids 2.0 in an Arid Region of India using In Situ Measurements
Authors: Dandabathula Giribabu , Salunkhe Sagar Subhashrao , Bera Apurba Kumar , Ghosh Koushik , Hari Rohit , Biradar Preeti , Chirala Karthik Reddy , Gaur Mahesh Kumar
Published: November 2022

As one of the Earth’s most important natural resources, soil plays a prominent role in regulating ecosystem services, human food production systems and in facilitating a region’s sustainable development. Of late, due recognition has been given to soil sciences and soil information systems as they act as a core to achieve the targets of land degradation neutrality and help in fostering soil governance. In this regard, the availability of global soil databases paves the way for implementing successful soil information systems. Currently, harmonized world soil database from the Food and Agriculture Organization and SoilGrids from International Soil References and Information Centre serve various global soil data products in a geospatial-ready format for the scientific fraternity. In this study, SoilGrids 2.0 is validated with in situ measurements in the arid region of the Thar Desert. Soil fractions and pH at the top surface (0–5 cm) and subsurface (5–15 cm) were measured through soil sample analysis collected from the study area and compared with the values retrieved from SoilGrids 2.0 for the same location. This comparison shows that the SoilGrids 2.0 has underestimated the sand fragments up to ~28% and overestimated ~14% for silt and clay fragments. Deviation of pH in SoilGrids 2.0 was also observed with the root mean square error of one unit. However, in the comparison of soil texture classes from the field and the one given by SoilGrids 2.0, a systematic shift was found, indicating the robustness of SoilGrids prediction algorithm that can be fine-tuned by incorporating additional soil profiles (from contributing agencies) as the current snapshot of the soil database lacks dense and well-distributed soil profiles in this arid region.
Tracing Global Warming Path in Local Scale: Greenhouse Gas Emission or Land Use Changes?
Authors: Manik Tumiar Katarina , Timotiwu Paul Benyamin
Published: November 2022

Increasing mean atmospheric temperature is considered as an indicator of global warming and eventually climate change. Source of increasing atmospheric temperature is the accumulation of greenhouse gases. However, these emissions will affect atmosphere temperatures in a global scale and in long term. In smaller scale -both in spatial and time- land surface condition is probably the dominant factor compared to greenhouse gases emission. This paper attempted to analyze those two factors in local air temperature rise, using Bandar Lampung City, Indonesia as the study area. The results showed that N20 was the greenhouse gas that have closest connections to local air maximum temperature compared to CH4 and CO2. Related to different local surface condition, it was clear that business area of Bandar Lampung was the hottest local maximum temperature with maximum temperature difference 1.5 oC. It is convinced that greenhouse gases emission is the source of global temperature rising, however, understanding how local surface condition affected the air temperature would motivate public and local government to maintain vegetation area in a city.
The Compton Effect in the Planck Vacuum Theory
Authors: Daywitt William C.
Published: November 2022

This note reviews the Compton-effect photon scattering and relates it to the spinor nature of the electron and positron cores. The modified wavelength equation is seen to be proportional to the electron Compton radius from the Planck vacuum (PV) theory.
Addressing the Needs of Refugees For Health and Education: Have Greece and the EU Done Enough?
Authors: Karyda Katerina , Stouka Konstantina
Published: November 2022

Migration is a complex, multifaceted phenomenon. In the 21st century, it has become a major security issue as large numbers of people flee their country for safety or better living conditions. Over time, Europe shoulders the majority of the responsibility for Middle East and African migration flows. The current Ukrainian conflict highlights the need for more concerted and common migration policies in the context of protecting human life, especially when several states bear the brunt of migration flows. Greece has faced the challenge of accepting and integrating large numbers of refugees since 2015. Greece has adopted different policy measures and approaches to address the migration crisis in recent years, but the level of refugees' needs and lack of financial resources hinder their effectiveness. Greek response to migrants' integration is significant but partial. The health sector and refugees' access to health care have long been dysfunctional, while education initiatives have been more successful. Greek governments have been criticized for how they handled migration flows, but attention must also be paid to how the EU reacted to the crisis and how well values like solidarity and collectivity were preserved.
Gamification-Based Learning as The Future of Language Learning: An Overview
Authors: Thurairasu Vanitha
Published: November 2022

Gamification or game-based learning is the current trend in education which is steadily increasing its popularity across several fields involving academic learning. Gamification is the incorporation of gaming elements into a learning environment in order to increase engagement and participation. It enhances learner’s participation, motivate actions, efficiently improve their academic performance as well as effectively facilitate language learning. Undoubtedly, participation is essential for an effective game-based language learning system. Language learning through games can take many forms, such as role-playing games to practice communication or board games to reinforce grammar. Furthermore, gamified learning software, for example, may boost student engagement, retention and academic performance. On the one hand, proponents of gamification claim that it improves learning. Gamification reinforces important educational skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Moreover, it is argued that the requirement for interaction in a gamified approach to education encourages students to participate actively in their education, resulting in increased student engagement in online forums, projects, and other learning activities. E-learning platforms seem to potentially enhance students’ motivation, and great efforts are needed to develop and implement an experience to make it completely motivating to participants. Gamification research is gaining traction and promises to aid in the resolution of many issues. Hence, this article could potentially offer ideas to educators to design technology-mediated learning environments. Based on a review of various prior works, this article explored the many reasons gamification should be incorporated into school curriculums for language learning, as well as the benefits for learners. It also critically focused on the application of gamification components to improve learning via online learning systems.
Self-Assessment of Driving Abilities of Deaf and Hearing Drivers
Authors: Beha Admira
Published: November 2022

This research aim is to evaluate how deaf and hearing traffic participants assess their driving abilities and to determine frequency of communication, traffic violations and traffic accidents that respondents are involved in. Sample of respondents was comprised of 60 drivers, 30 deaf and 30 hearing. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was used in data processing. Self-assessment was conducted by conducting a survey about their driving abilities and abilities of the other subsample of respondents. Differences in answers were determined with t-test. Results indicate that both subsamples assess their driving abilities as very good and their driving as safe. There are differences in the safety aspect of the driving, where hearing drivers expressed some doubt about this aspect when it comes to deaf drivers. By assessing frequency of communication during driving, it has been concluded that hearing drivers communicate more often and have more involvement in traffic accidents. When it comes to correlation between frequency of communication and number of committed traffic violations, no significant differences were observed between the two subsamples. Despite self-assessment of driving ability being very good and safe by both subsamples of respondents, traffic accidents are a very frequent occurrence. Although, conversation with passengers is not prohibited, drivers should be advised to reduce it to minimum, as it has proven to be one of the significant distracting factors when it comes to driving.
The Effect of The Implementation of Worksheet Based-Problem Solving on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Rotational Dynamics and Elasticity
Authors: Sindani Vanessa Febta , Darvina Yenni , Ramli Ramli , Dewi Wahyuni Satria
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the research was to investigate the effect of worksheet based-problem solving on students' critical thinking skills in rotational dynamics and elasticity . The research design used is posttest-only. The study involved two sample classes: the experiment class and the control class. Data collection techniques in the form of written tests with a model of description questions. The assessment is based on indicators of critical thinking skills that can be observed The results of the study show by applying the same learning model that is the problem-solving learning model, it can be said that both sample classes occurred an increase in the value of critical thinking skills. However, the critical thinking skills of each indicator are higher indicators of analysis, evaluation, and inference in the experiment class compared to the control class, and the average increase in students' grades is seen from final exam scores and the final test scores of the study in the experiment class are higher than the control class. This means that worksheet based-problem solving is instrumental in improving students' critical thinking skills in rotational dynamics and elasticity materials in Grade XI of High School in Kerinci.
Meta-Analysis of The Effect of Integration Stem Education in a Various Learning Models on Student Physics Learning Outcomes
Authors: Tenti Nof Putria , Asrizal - , Murtiani - , Gusnedi -
Published: November 2022

The development of science and technology is developing rapidly in the 21st century. The development of knowledge and technology is needed to support human resources to produce quality education. At the 2013 curriculum, integrated learning is important to do to improve students' learning outcomes. One of the skills that students need was problem solving skill. However, the real conditions showed that physics learning outcomes are still low, students have low critical thinking skills, learning is still monodisciplinary, and creative thinking is still low. One solution to solve this problem is to integrate STEM education into learning. This research was conducted by analyzing the data from the article to specify the influence of STEM education integration in learning on student learning outcomes. This research is called a meta-analysis. There were 20 articles analyzed in this research, 6 articles were international and 14 articles were national. The results showed that integration of STEM education in learning has a significant effect on the level of class XI than class X of Senior High School. Then, the integration of STEM education has a significant effect on the sound wave material with an average effect size of 2.45. The integration of STEM education has a significant effect on student learning outcomes in the knowledge aspect with an average effect size of 1.83. The last, integration of STEM education provides a meaningful impact on problem-based learning with an average effect size of 2.17
Design of Cognitive Conflict-Based Teaching Materials Integrating Real Experiment Video Analysis on Momentum and Impulse Materials to Improve Students' Concept Understanding
Authors: Defrianti Reni , Mufit Fatni , Gusnedi - , Hidayat Zaitul
Published: November 2022

Students do not understand concepts and misconceptions occur in momentum and impulses. Less available teaching materials that can remediate misconceptions. This study aims to design cognitive conflict-based teaching materials that integrate video analysis of real experiments to improve students' conceptual understanding of momentum and impulses. This research is a development research using the Plomp model. In the preliminary research, journal analysis, interviews with physics teachers, and literature studies were conducted. At the prototyping stage, teaching materials are designed, self-evaluation is carried out, validation by 3 lecturers and one-to-one practicality test for 3 students. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis for interviews, the Aiken-V formula for validation and percentage techniques for practicality tests. The results of the preliminary research, it was found that students' understanding of concepts was low and there were still misconceptions, the unavailability of teaching materials that corrected misconceptions. The results of the prototyping stage, momentum and impulse teaching materials were designed based on four syntaxes of cognitive conflict-based learning model (CCBL Model). In the third syntax, real-experiment video analysis is integrated using the tracker program. The results of the self-evaluation showed that the teaching materials were complete with very good criteria. The results of the validation test obtained a very valid value of 0.81. The results of the practicality test obtained a very practical value of 90.27. So, the design of cognitive conflict-based teaching materials integrating video analysis of real experiments on momentum and impulses is very valid and practical in one-on-one evaluation
CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF LEARNING MATERIALS ORIENTED TO THE DIMENSIONS OF KNOWLEDGE AND COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN BALANCE AND ROTATIONAL DYNAMICS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS LEARNING
Authors: Andoko Kurnia , Putra Amali , Hidayati -
Published: November 2022

Revolution 4.0 has changed the demands of the world of education a lot. The national education system expects students to develop the potential for thinking in order to keep up with the times. K-13 is used as a solution to answer it so that learning combines the dimensions of knowledge and cognitive processes. Overcome, real conditions found that the learning materials in balance and rotational dynamics used in schools didn’t meet the scope of the dimensions of knowledge and cognitive processes as expected. One solution to this problem is to develop learning materials oriented to the dimensions of knowledge and cognitive processes in balance and rotational dynamics. The purpose of this research is to develop and determine the validity of the dimensions of knowledge and cognitive processes on teaching materials in balance and rotational dynamics for high school physics learning. The type of research is Research and Development by taking the ADDIE model which is reduced to the development stage. The subjects are 3 physics lecturers UNP and 3 physics teachers from SMAN 2, 4, and 12 Kerinci with the object being teaching materials consisting of lesson plans, textbook, and evaluation instruments. The results of data analysis obtained of validity values on lesson plans, textbook, and evaluation instruments according to lecturers and teachers respectively with a score 84,67% and 94,58%. Overall teaching materials get an average score 89,63% in very valid category and can be continued with field tests to determine its practicality and effectiveness in high school physics learning.
DESIGN VALIDATION OF REVISED BLOOM TAXONOMY ORIENTED LEARNING DEVICES ON ELASTICITY MATERIALS FOR PHYSICS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Aini Halima , Putra Amali , Nur Monika
Published: November 2022

The development of science and technology in the 21st century is marked by the use of brain work, which is more important than muscle work which has been replaced by intelligent robots. Therefore, efforts to increase the quantity and quality of knowledge through thinking and reasoning exercises are very important to be applied in education. However, after 8 years of implementing K-13, the conditions in the field documents for teacher learning tools show that they still do not meet these expectations. This study aims to develop high school physics learning tools oriented to the revised Bloom's taxonomy on elasticity material. This research is included in Research and Development (RnD) by applying ADDIE. The stages carried out only reached the development stage (validation) which involved 3 lecturers from the Department of Physics FMIPA UNP and 3 physics teachers in Kuantan Singingi Regency as a team of experts and a team of practitioners. The results showed that the feasibility of the resulting product design for lesson plans obtained an average validation value of 82.37% (very valid), and an average validation value of 80.39% (valid). For teaching materials, the average result of lecturer validation is 86.49% (very valid), and the average value of teacher validation is 87.87% (very valid). For the evaluation instrument, the average value of lecturer validation is 79.48% (valid), and the average value of teacher validation is 76.24 % (valid). In general, this study concludes that the resulting learning device designs are in the category between valid and very valid.
ANALYSIS OF AVAILABILITY OF HOTS IN PHYSICS EXAM QUESTIONS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN LIMA PULUH KOTA DISTRICT
Authors: Salsa Bella , Darvina Yenni , Hufri - , Sari Silvi Yulia
Published: November 2022

The 2013 curriculum requires students to have thinking skills, such as Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). One strategy to train students' higher-order thinking skills is to apply HOTS questions in the learning evaluation. Through evaluation, the teacher can determine the level of students' skills in higher-order thinking. Preliminary observations show that the Physics exam questions use in SHS in Lima Puluh Kota District have not identified whether it already contains HOTS in it. Therefore, the study conducts an analysis of the availability of HOTS on physics questions at SHS in Lima Puluh Kota District. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data population in this study are all SHS in Lima Puluh Kota District. The sample in this study is six SHS in Lima Puluh Kota District. Sampling for schools carries out using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique. The research data takes using the instrument of analysis of the questions presented and collecting data through documentation. Based on the analysis, it is found that the percentage of HOTS availability on the questions for each skill is as follows. Transfer one concept to another 19.98%, process and applying information 40.50%, find connections from different kinds of information 32.23%, use the information to solve problems 36.67%, critically examine ideas and information 8 .10%. Based on these data, it can be concluded that the percentage of the availability of HOTS in physics questions for senior high schools in Lima Puluh Kota District is 27,9%, with the category of less available
Profile of The Use of Traditional Medicines Among Adolescents in SMK Farmasi Teladan Demak
Authors: Abadi Barnabas Bagus Aditya , Widayati Aris
Published: November 2022

The use of traditional/herbal medicines is prevalent among Indonesians. However, the description of such use among adolescents is scarce. This study aimed to describe the profile of traditional medicine used by adolescents. This study conducted a descriptive survey as a preliminary study of a proposed research to explore adolescent intentions and behavior in the use of traditional medicines. Respondents were students of SMK Farmasi Teladan Demak. Data were obtained from 78 respondents using a structured interview guideline in Google Forms. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results of this preliminary study show the profiles of traditional medicines usage among adolescents, as follows: 1) 35% of respondents use traditional medicine once a month, 2) 44% of the respondents said the traditional medicine is more harmless than conventional medicine, 3) 96% of respondents showed an interest in "jamu gendong", 4) 86% of the respondent preferred "jamu beras kencur", 5) 79% of respondents use branded traditional medicine for the common cold, 6) 51% of respondents cited the Internet as a source of information about branded traditional medicines, and 7) 78% of respondents purchased branded traditional medicines at pharmacies. This preliminary study identified particular beliefs regarding traditional medicines among adolescents, such as it is safer, natural and practical. The Internet becomes the primary source of information about traditional medicines. The adolescents found it is easy to use traditional medicines, as they can be quickly obtained from a pharmacy. Further research is needed to explore the factors that influence the behavior of using traditional medicine among adolescents.
Identification Bioactive Compound of Ethanol-Water Fraction of Coleus atropurpureus for Anti-rheumatic Rheumatism in CFA-induced Rats
Authors: Djunarko Ipang , Fakhrudin Nanang , Nurrochmad Arief , Wahyuono Subagus
Published: November 2022

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used for pain and to slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. Accordingly, the discovery of rheumatoid arthritis active compounds from the ethanol-water fraction Coleus atropurpureus (EWC) was conducted to characterize the isolated compounds as well as the anti-rheumatic effects of the EWC induced Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA). We conducted in vivo study in rats which were randomly divided into 5 groups. Group 1 was only given CFA as a negative control. Group 2 as positive control was orally exposed to diclofenac potassium (9 mg/BW). Three groups were given different EWCs orally as follows: 11.25 mg/BW, 22.5 mg/BW, and 45 mg/BW, respectively. Rheumatism rates were then compared with positive controls using a visual arthritic scoring system. The compounds identified by isolation of the EWC of Coleus atropurpureus predicted forskolin. The ethanol-water fraction Coleus atropurpureus did not act as an anti-rheumatic arthritis agent in CFA-induced rats.
Initiation of Low Carbon Economic Stimulus Policy on MSME Waster Management Post Covid-19 in Indonesia
Authors: Aji Mario Rosario Wisnu , Budiantoro Risandra Alirastra , Sumarsa Citra Augustina , Putra Febrianur Ibnu Fitroh Sukono
Published: November 2022

The problem of waste management has become a concern for almost all countries, including Indonesia. In addition, on the other hand, Indonesia also still needs strengthening in the direction of the MSME sector. Therefore, the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, through the Directorate of SME and Cooperative Development took the initiative to establish a low-carbon economic stimulus program aimed at the MSME sector to improve waste management and restore environmental damage in Indonesia as well as improve the welfare of MSME. This study aims to formulate an ideal model in providing low-carbon economic stimulus to MSME to create sustainable economic development using a secondary data approach. This study found that the low-carbon economic stimulus can be a concrete and solution step from the government as a credit risk management program in providing financing in creating MSME management based on sustainable development in waste management provided that stakeholders can maintain coordination and seriousness carrying out their roles and responsibilities.
Analisis Potensial Financial Distress Pada Bank Umum Konvensional Indonesia Periode 2018-2021
Authors: Ariani Mintarti
Published: November 2022

Sektor keuangan merupakan salah satu sektor yang selalu dibayangi dengan berbagai potensi risiko. Risiko-risiko tersebut  perlu diantisipasi oleh perbankan. Gagalnya mengelola risiko akan mempengaruhi kondisi keuangan bank salah satunya akan menimbulkan potensi financial distress. Oleh karena itu diperlukan kemampuan bank umum konvensional untuk memprediksi potensi financial distress. Semakin bank tidak dapat memprediksi potensi financial distress maka akan menimbulkan kebangkrutan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis model Zmijewski (X-Score) dalam rangka memprediksi financial distress pada bank umum konvensional. Objek penelitian adalah 13 bank umum konvensional yang mendapatkan skor penilaian tertinggi dari Forbes. Forbes   merilis The World’s Best Banks tahun 2022 dengan menetapkan  bank terbaik di Indonesia. Variabel pada penelitian ini adalah mengambil nilai cut-off yang tersaji pada model Zmijewski (X-score). Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dengan jenis data sekunder yang bersumber dari laporan keuangan tahunan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)  dari 2018-2021. Hasil menunjukkan pada model Zmijewski, berdasarkan nilai X-score rata-rata  terdapat 3 bank umum konvensional yang terdeteksi memiliki potensi mengalami financial distress. Tiga bank umum konvensional tersebut adalah Bank Jago, Bank Neo Commerce dan May Bank. Potensi financial distress tersebut tercermin pada hasil rasio profitabilitas (return to asset) yang selama periode pengamatan ada kecenderungan mengalami penurunan terutama pada Bank Jago dengan tingkat rasio profitabilitas selalu merugi.