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DINAMIKA KEPRIBADIAN TOKOH DALAM NOVEL HARAPAN DI ATAS SAJADAH KARYA MAWAR MALAKA
Authors: Nasaru Rahmatia , Baruadi Moh. Karmin , Hinta Ellyana
Published: May 2021

This study aims to describe the personality dynamics of the characters in the novel Harapan Di Atas Sajadah by Mawar Malka. The theory used is Jungian psychology, namely the theory of the importance of consciousness and the unconscious to form a complete person in relation to experiences and relationships with the Creator. The research method used a qualitative descriptive method. The research data is in the form of quotes through dialogue between characters and stories that describe the dynamics of personality in terms of the principles of interaction, function, and purpose of using psychic energy. The results of the research and discussion show that (1) the dynamics of personality in terms of the principles of interaction consist of the principles of opposition, compensation, and merger. This principle becomes the basis for the dynamics of personality that initially has a bad personality to become better, (2) personality dynamics in terms of the function of using psychic energy, namely the strength of enthusiasm, desire, and will, (3) personality dynamics in terms of the purpose of using psychic energy consisting of progressions and regressions. The personal progression of a character displays two types of personality, namely an extroverted attitude (open) and an introverted attitude (closed). Thus, the dynamics of the character's personality show significant changes. Changes related to social problems and their relationship with the Creator for the better.
Governança metropolitana e democracia na América Latina : algumas sugestões para a ampliação da agenda de pesquisa
Authors: Frey Klaus
Published: May 2021

Visa contribuir com o tema da governança metropolitana na América Latina, com base no estudo comparativo realizado pelo grupo de pesquisadores latino-americanos no âmbito do Programa Executivo de Cooperação em Políticas Públicas para o Desenvolvimento Econômico, Social e Ambiental do Brasil e da América Latina, por meio de reflexões sobre algumas questões que o estudo suscita em relação aos avanços e limites da ampliação de espaços democráticos de governança, articulação e cooperação em nível metropolitano.
Venezuela : da descentralização imperfeita à centralização absoluta
Authors: Cardona Ignacio , Schloeter Luis , Troconis Carlos Urdaneta
Published: May 2021

Faz uma análise histórica do processo de descentralização, com ênfase na governança metropolitana, no caso venezuelano. É um processo historicamente marcado entre a estrutura legal que define a República como Estado federal versus o poder onipotente do Estado centralizado.
Distritos metropolitanos no Equador : um processo inacabado
Authors: Rodríguez Egüez Vanessa
Published: May 2021

Revisa a evolução do arcabouço jurídico-institucional relacionado aos DMs (Regime Especial de Governo do Nível Cantonal), sua caracterização, o processo e os desafios para sua formação, as competências atribuídas e suas fontes de financiamento. No final, é analisado o caso de Quito e seu caminho para se consolidar como o único DM5 do país.
Karyotype and COI sequences of Chironomus sokolovae Istomina, Kiknadze et Siirin, 1999 (Diptera,Chironomidae) from the bay of Orkhon River, Mongolia
Authors: Bolshakov Viktor V. , Prokin Alexander A.
Published: June 2021

Chironomus sokolovae Istomina, Kiknadze et Siirin, 1999 (Diptera, Chironomidae) is recorded from Mongolia for the first time. Eleven banding sequences determined in the Mongolian population were previously known from Altai and Yenisei populations: sokA1, sokB1, sokB2, sokC1, sokC2, sokD1, sokD2, sokE1, sokF1, sokF2 and sokG1. The additional B-chromosomes are absent. DNA-barcoding of COI gene was carried out for this species for the first time. The phylogenetic tree estimated by Bayesian inference showed a high similarity of the studied species with Ch. acutiventris Wülker, Ryser et Scholl, 1983 from the Chironomus obtusidens-group. The estimated genetic distance K2P between Ch. sokolovae and Ch. acutiventris is much lower (0.38%) than the commonly accepted threshold of 3% for species of genus Chironomus Meigen, 1803. Our results show that the accepted cytogenetic criteria of species level in the genus Chironomus are more in accordance with morphological ones of the same level, than with molecular-genetic criteria accepted for species COI genetic distance.
A three-country Kaldorian business cycle model with fixed exchange rates: A continuous time analysis
Authors: Zimka Rudolf , Demetrian Michal , Asada Toichiro , Inaba Toshio
Published: June 2021

This paper analyses a three-country, fixed exchange rates Kaldorian nonlinear macroeconomic model of business cycles. The countries are connected through international trade, and international capital movement with imperfect capital mobility. Our model is a continuous time version of the discrete time three-country Kaldorian model of Inaba and Asada [22]. Their paper provided numerical studies of the dynamics of the three countries under fixed exchange rates. This paper provides analytical examinations of the local stability of the model´s equilibria, and of the existence of business cycles. The results are illustrated by numerical simulations.
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) presenting as a rapidly growing non-calcified neck mass
Authors: Yamin Ghiam , Daghighi Shadi , Mafee Mahmood
Published: May 2021

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder leading to mature ossification within soft tissues. We report a 62-year-old female with a 3-week history of a rapidly enlarging left neck mass with no associated symptoms. A neck CT showed a ~10 cm solid-appearing non-calcified left neck mass that markedly decreased in size on a one-month follow-up neck MRI, but with new extensive edema/intense enhancement in floor of the mouth. Prior radiographs documented hallux valgus and heterotopic ossification of the psoas/paraspinal muscles and shoulder girdle. In this case of FOP, no intervention was implemented and the symptoms improved over time and thus paralleled other such cases for flare-ups. Clinicians should be aware of this rare entity, as it is frequently misdiagnosed as cancer or other benign entities such as infection, resulting in biopsies that can often hasten disease progression.
The Effects of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Sri Lanka
Authors: Madhuhansi W.G.C. , Shantha A.A.
Published: June 2021

The substantial literature has observed the relationship between public debt and economic growth in different countries and the performances of public debt on economic growth differed from country to country. Therefore, it is essential to have unique researches for each country. Hence, this study aims to identify the relationship between public debt and economic growth in Sri Lanka using four decades' latest data. This was examined using econometrics techniques and annual time series data from 1980 to 2019 aiming to fulfill the objective of the effects of public debt on economic growth in Sri Lanka. The Jacque Bera (JB) and Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) tests are used to investigate the properties of the macroeconomic time series of normality and unit-roots respectively. The Engel-Ganger residual-based model used to investigate the long-run relationship between variables and the short-run relationship of variables investigated using the Error Correlation Model (ECM). The study shows that both public domestic debt and public external debt have expanded in Sri Lanka in the studying period. Further, public external debt became closer to the public domestic debt during that period. Public domestic debt, public external debt, and public debt servicing have a negative and significant relationship with economic growth. Domestic debt has a powerful adverse effect on economic growth in the long run with comparing external debt. Further, the negative effect of external debt is stronger than domestic debt on economic growth in the short run. This study recommends that the Sri Lankan government needs to have some limitations regarding the level of borrowing due to adverse effects on economic growth and effective usage of public debt is essential for Sri Lanka.
Artificial Intelligence in Epilepsy
Authors: Kaur Taranjit , Diwakar Anirudra , Kirandeep  , Mirpuri Pranav , Tripathi Manjari , Chandra P Sarat , Gandhi Tapan K
Published: May 2021

Background:

The study of seizure patterns in electroencephalography (EEG) requires several years of intensive training. In addition, inadequate training and human error may lead to misinterpretation and incorrect diagnosis. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated seizure detection systems hold an exciting potential to create paradigms for proper diagnosis and interpretation. AI holds the promise to transform healthcare into a system where machines and humans can work together to provide an accurate, timely diagnosis, and treatment to the patients.

Objective:

This article presents a brief overview of research on the use of AI systems for pattern recognition in EEG for clinical diagnosis.

Material and Methods:

The article begins with the need for understanding nonstationary signals such as EEG and simplifying their complexity for accurate pattern recognition in medical diagnosis. It also explains the core concepts of AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) methods.

Results and Conclusions:

In this present context of epilepsy diagnosis, AI may work in two ways; first by creating visual representations (e.g., color-coded paradigms), which allow persons with limited training to make a diagnosis. The second is by directly explaining a complete automated analysis, which of course requires more complex paradigms than the previous one. We also clarify that AI is not about replacing doctors and strongly emphasize the need for domain knowledge in building robust AI models that can work in real-time scenarios rendering good detection accuracy in a minimum amount of time.
Primary Hypofractionated Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Giant Cavernous Sinus Hemangiomas
Authors: Tripathi Manjul , Singla Raghav , Madan Renu , Batish Aman , Ahuja Chirag K , Tewari Manoj K , Mohindra Sandeep , Patil Ninad R , Dutta Sushant , Chauhan Rajeev
Published: May 2021

Cavernous sinus hemangioma (CSH) are notoriously difficult to excise because of their location, propensity for profuse bleeding during surgery, and relationship to complex neurovascular structures. Radiosurgery offers an alternative treatment modality in cases of small and medium-sized CSH. However, no reports are available in the world literature detailing gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) in large (3–4 cm) and giant (>4 cm) CSH. Two patients with giant CSH (Tumor volume was 72.2 and 99.8 cm3, respectively) were treated with frame-based fractionated GKRS (5 Gy × 5 #). The treatment was done with Leksell Perfexion with frame in situ and interfraction interval of 24 h. The tumor was engulfing the optic apparatus, and chiasma could not be separated delineated. The patients were followed at 3 months interval with clinic–radiologic evaluation. Following GKRS, both patients showed remarkable clinical improvement in presenting complaints of headache and visual deterioration. Sixth nerve paresis recovered completely in case no. 1. Significant reduction in tumor volumes (85.1 and 75.6% respectively) was noticed in both the patients at 6 months follow-up radiology. Transient alopecia was noted in case 1 at 3 months follow-up that completely resolved by the 6 months. There was no complication till the last follow-up of 9 months. We report the first account of five fraction frame-based hypo fractionated GKRS for giant CSH. At an interval as short as 3 months, giant CSH shows remarkable clinical improvement. Primary hypofractionated GKRS may be considered an alternative effective modality in these difficult lesions with a favorable safety profile.
Atypical Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis
Authors: Sharma Ravi , Garg Kanwaljeet , Agrawal Samagra , Mishra Shashwat , Gurjar Hitesh K , Tandon Vivek , Agrawal Deepak , Singh Manmohan , Chandra Sarat P , Kale Shashank S
Published: May 2021

Background:

A significant proportion of patients with cervical spondylosis can present with atypical symptoms like vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vison, palpitations and gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort. The role of ACDF in alleviating these atypical symptoms remains unexplored.

Objective:

The current study attempts to investigate the role of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in alleviating atypical symptoms associated with cervical spondylosis.

Materials and Methods:

The patients with cervical spondylosis who underwent ACDF between January 2011 and December 2015 were contacted by phone. Data regarding the severity and frequency of atypical symptoms was collected by a structured questionnaire. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to compare the severity and frequency of these symptoms before the surgery and at last follow up.

Results:

A total of 467 patients underwent ACDF for cervical spondylosis between January 2011 and December 2015, of which 358 patients were interviewed telephonically. 99 of 358 (27.65%) patients who met the eligibility criteria were included in the final analysis. The severity and frequency of vertigo, headache, nausea, vomiting and GI discomfort significantly improved at last follow-up (P < 0.001) compared to pre-operative period. Significant improvement in hypertension was also seen (P = 0.001). Improvements in severity and frequency of tinnitus (P = 0.083), palpitation (P = 0.317) and blurring of vision (P = 1.00) were not significant.

Conclusions:

ACDF might improve the atypical symptoms like vertigo, headache, nausea, vomiting and GI discomfort in patients with cervical spondylosis. Some patients also show improvement in hypertension following surgery.
Non-Convulsive Status Epileptics Presenting with Periodic Lateralized Epileptiform Discharges and Coma after Cerebral Hemorrhage
Authors: Wang Zhuo , Chu Chaojia , Jing Chaoyang , Zheng Xiangyu , Lin Weihong
Published: May 2021

Background:

Non-convulsive status epileptics (NCSE) is a common neurological emergency necessitating rapid assessment and management, but is often underdiagnosed as it lacks specific electroencephalographic features. The diagnostic value of periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges (PLEDs) in NCSE is still unclear. Herein, we reported a case with NCSE manifesting as PLEDs and coma.

Case Report:

A 62-year-old man presented with epileptic seizures. Based on clinical and radiological profiles, he was diagnosed with frontal hemorrhage, coma, and NCSE. An electroencephalogram (EEG) revealed PLEDs. A combined antiepileptic regimen was initiated and, over a follow-up period of 2 months, a favorable outcome was achieved.

Conclusion:

EEG may help identify potential NCSE in comatose patients, and PLEDs can be an atypical manifestation of NCSE, which can be effectively treated with antiepileptic drugs. The emphasis in NCSE is on early identification and individualized therapeutic regimens.
Borderzone Infarction and Small Vessel Disease in a Sample of Egyptian Stroke Patients
Authors: El Nahas Nevine M. , Aref Hany M. , Alloush Taha K. , Fahmy Nagia A. , Ahmed Khaled A. , El Basiouny Ahmed A. , Tork Mohamed A. , Elbokl Ahmed M. , Shokri Hossam M.
Published: May 2021

Background:

The anatomical location of white matter hyperintense lesions in small vessel disease are apparently similar to those of borderzone infarction. The objective of this study is to find clinical and radiological points of differentiation between the two vascular disorders in a sample of Egyptian patients which might have an impact on primary and secondary prevention.

Methods:

Ischemic stroke patients with white matter lesions were categorized into two groups: small vessel disease and borderzone infarctions. NIHSS was done on admission. Risk factor profile was reported, and investigations done including: HbA1C, lipid profile, CRP, ECG, echocardiography, carotid duplex, brain MRI, MRA and MR perfusion study.

Results:

46 patients completed the study, 29 with SVD and 17 with BZI. Smoking, hypertension and recurrent stroke were more common in borderzone infarctions, but only diabetes was significantly higher (P = 0.047). Limb shaking was more observed in borderzone infarctions (P = 0.049). Radiologically: lacunar pattern was observed more in small vessel disease, while rosary pattern was more in borderzone infarctions (P = 0.04). FLAIR symmetrical lesions and microbleeds were more significant in small vessel disease (P = <0.001; 0.048, respectively). Perfusion study time to peak denoted evidence of significant hypoperfusion in all regions of interest in borderzone infarctions.

Conclusion:

Limb shaking, retinal claudication or syncope, with MRI showing rosary pattern of white matter hyperintensity, few microbleeds and markedly impaired perfusion favor the diagnosis of borderzone infarctions. On the other hand, presence of lacunae, FLAIR showing symmetrical WMH and microbleeds with minimal or no perfusion deficit suggests the diagnosis of small vessel disease.
Enhancement of Sensorimotor Cortical Adaptation after Dental Implantation in Comparison to the Conventional Denture — Demonstration by Functional MRI at 1-5T
Authors: Verma Aprajita , Bhatnagar Atul , Kumar Ishan , Verma Ashish
Published: May 2021

Background and Purpose:

Dental implantation is thought to be associated with enhancement of neuro-cortical sensorimotor activity which has been lost due to an edentulous state. Such changes are either feeble or absent after the placement of a conventional denture. In the present study, we test this hypothesis using blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) activity on functional MRI (fMRI) as a bio-surrogate.

Materials and Methods:

fMRI was performed in 12 consecutive edentulous subjects (mean age = 59.2 years) after the placement of a conventional complete denture (CD) and subsequently after intraoral dental implantation (IOD). The semi-quantitative data of the BOLD activity was compiled to depict the activation seen in both scenarios in six anatomical regions. Statistical analysis was done to evaluate the significance of enhancement in BOLD activity in these regions in patients having an IOD as compared to those having a CD.

Results:

The enhancement of BOLD activity on fMRI after placement of an IOD was much more significant as compared to that noted with CD. Using Wilcoxon's signed-rank test the nonparametric data showed a significant positive elevation in global and regional assigned mean ranks of BOLD activity.

Conclusion:

Intraoral implantation leads to a significant elevation in the BOLD activity of the sensorimotor cortex as compared to the placement of a conventional CD.
Burden of Stroke in India During 1960 to 2018
Authors: Khurana Sarbjeet , Gourie-Devi Mandaville , Sharma Shweta , Kushwaha Suman
Published: May 2021

Background:

Stroke is a heterogeneous disorder comprising of clinical subtypes and many risk factors, also alluded to as cerebrovascular disorders (CVDs). Increase in the global burden of stroke in developed and developing countries has been alarming. To galvanize the efforts towards the prevention and treatment, there is a need for robust data on the burden of stroke.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to estimate the burden of stroke, a systematic review of community-based studies was conducted.

Material and Methods:

Systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar for studies from January 1960 to December 2018 was done. The articles were screened and the data was retrieved and sorted into incidence, prevalence and mortality rates. Meta-analysis was done on Medcalc statistical software version 19.2.6.

Results:

Prevalence rate of stroke for total population inclusive of urban and rural population, varied from 44.54 to 150/100000. For the urban population prevalence rate was 45 to 487/100000 and 55 to 388.4/100000 for rural population. The incidence rate varied from 33 to 123/100000 in the urban population and in the rural population it was estimated to be 123.57/100000. The 30 days case fatality rate of stroke varied from 41.08% to 42.06% in urban population and 18% to 46.3%.in the rural population.

Conclusions:

Systematic review and meta-analysis reveal that the stroke burden in India is quite high.
Clinical efficacy of a dry extract of five herbal drugs in acute viral rhinosinusitis
Authors: Jund R. , Mondigler M. , Steindl H. , Stammer H. , Stierna P. , Bachert C. , ARhiSi II study group
Published: June 2021

Objective: A herbal drug combination (Dry Extract BNO 1016) has been assessed for efficacy and tolerability in patients with acute viral rhinosinusitis. Methodology: In this randomised, controlled trial patients with symptom duration of up to 3 days, mild to moderate facial pain and a Major Symptom Score (MSS) between 8 and 12 were treated for 15 days with BNO 1016 or placebo (coated tablets administered orally). Primary efficacy endpoint was mean MSS at end of treatment. Secondary outcome measures included treatment response and changes in paranasal sinuses assessed by ultrasonography. Results: Treatment resulted in clinically relevant, significant differences in mean MSS for BNO 1016 versus placebo. BNO 1016 provided symptom relief two days earlier than placebo. The number needed to treat for healing is 8. BNO 1016 was superior regarding responder rates at Day 10 and Day 14 and percentage of patients without signs of acute viral rhinosinusitis assessed by ultrasonography at end of treatment. BNO 1016 was well tolerated; no serious adverse events were reported. Conclusion: The herbal dry extract BNO 1016 is efficacious and well tolerated in patients with acute viral rhinosinusitis. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01146860; EudraCT: 2009-016682-28).
Assessment of fishing gear and catch rate in Oguta Lake, south Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Adaka G. , Ogueri C. , Nwaka D. , Njoku D. , Nlewadim A.
Published: June 2021

This study was carried out in Oguta Lake, Imo State, Nigeria, from January, 2012 to December, 2013 at five stations (Onu Utu, Okposha, Ogbe Hausa, Osemotor and Ede Ngwugwu) to ascertain the percentage abundance and catch rate of gear and craft. The average weight of fish caught per canoe per day ranged between 3.2 kg for Basket and Drum traps to 47.1 kg for boat seine net. The gill nets ranged between 6.0 to 13.0kg per canoe per day with mean weight of 8.60±2.91kg, the cast net had values ranging from 1.0 to 7.0 kg with a mean weight of 4.3±2.49 kg. Lift net yielded an average of 3.4 kg per canoe per day. Gill nets were the main gear used by fishers, followed by long lines and cast nets at the lake. It is important to locate all the fishers operating in the lake and daily record of catches be collected for a more accurate picture of the total catch and fish species. Mesh size regulation prevent over exploitation of young fish, before they attain sexual maturity. It is recommended that the cost of procuring fishing inputs such as fishing gear and crafts and safety kits should be monitored by government and be subsidized for the fishers.Key words: drum trap, crafts, catch, exploitation, Oguta, mesh size, trap
Effect of vasodilator PGE1 on sciatic nerve function, VEGF level, vascular permeability and peripheral nerve in type 2 diabetic rats
Authors: Wang Fang , Liu Yufang , Xu Xiue , Chen Yuan , Chen Guiyan
Published: June 2021

Purpose: To investigate the effect of vasodilator prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) on sciatic nerve function, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), vascular permeability and peripheral nerve in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) rats.

Methods: Twenty-one rats in the study group were intraperitoneally injected with PGE1, while rats in T2DM untreated group (n = 21) were injected with an equivalent amount of normal saline. Seven rats were randomly selected from the study and the control groups every seven days for 21 days for determination of changes in sciatic nerve function, VEGF level, vascular permeability and peripheral nerves.

Results: Sciatic nerve motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) was significantly higher in the study group than in T2DM untreated control group at the three time-points post-treatment (p < 0.01). The level of VEGF in the study group decreased, relative to the T2DM untreated control group on the 7th 14th and 21st days post- treatment (p < 0.05) while the water content of sciatic nerve tissue in study group was markedly decreased, relative to control value on day 21 (p < 0.05). Rats in the study group showed decreased TTT, relative to those in T2DM untreated group on days 7, 14 and 21 post-treatment (p < 0.01).

Conclusion: PGE1 improves the sciatic nerve function of T2DM rats, reduces the level of serum VEGF and vascular permeability, and protects peripheral nerves. These findings provide a basis for the development of new T2DM drugs
Viral suppression and mortality among HIV infected adults initiated Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Temeke Regional hospital: Programmatic achievements and Opportunities for improvement
Authors: Nagu Tumaini J. , Bilaro Erhad D.
Published: June 2021

Background: Despite the fact that HIV disease has greater impact in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region, treatment outcomes are scarcely reported at implementation level. Programmatic data present real life implementation challenges of public health importance which should inform policies. This study was conducted to describe mortality, viral suppression and document challenges at secondary facility HIV clinic in Temeke, Dar es Salaam Tanzania.Methods: Hospital-based retrospective cohort study was conducted among HIV patients initiated on ART between May and November 2016 at Temeke Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Data was collected from HIV database between May and November 2017. Mortality was reported as proportion while viral suppression was defined as HIV-RNA below 50 copies per ml.Results: A total of 747 PLHIV were eligible and were included in the study. Out of these, forty (5.4) patients died. Good adherence to Antiretroviral therapy was seen in 70% of PLHV only. Of the 419 participants with HIV viral load measurements, viral suppression was achieved in 318 (75.9%) patients. Viral suppression is more likely for patients with CD4+ T lymphocyte count greater than 200 cells/μL. There was high attrition rate from the clinic, more than one-third 35.2% of those initiated ART were still attending the clinic at one year.Conclusion: HIV viral suppression and adherence to ART at Temeke HIV CTC are still sub-optimal. Good tracking, enhanced adherence as well as early diagnosis and treatment might improve viral suppression at one year. High attrition from the clinic may need careful examination.

Keywords: Viral suppression, HIV, SSA, treatment failure, AIDS, Tanzania
Motus Dei (The Move of God): A Theology and Missiology for a Moving World
Authors: George Sam , Godfrey Prof. Dr
Published: May 2021

This article engages Christian doctrines to introduce and develop the concept of Motus Dei by arguing that God of the Bible is continually on the move and as one who beckons his followers to come alongside to see what God is doing in the world. Thus, the mission is about moving with God to see all things made new as we harmonize our wandering steps to be in sync with a moving God. The mission is following God, moving in, and catching up with God in many different cultural and geographical spaces all over the world, and to grow in our appreciation of God’s work in, through and around us as we move. The authors venture into the domains of theology (proper), anthropology, soteriology, pneumatology, and eschatology, as they attempt to construct a new theology and missiology for a world in motion. The work draws from the rich resources of the Christian faith to try to comprehend God and His work in a world of unprecedented human mobility and consequent societal and global transformations brought about by what is now considered an ‘age of migration’.
Equity in Distance Education During COVID-19
Authors: Williams Tamika K , McIntosh Robert W , Russell William B.
Published: May 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced districts, schools, and teachers to mobilize in order to deal with the digital inequities that have existed for decades. At the beginning stages of technological advances in education, the so-called digital divide related more to access to technology and equipment. Utilizing the phenomenological approach to qualitative research, this study examines the experiences of educators who served students with differing experiences and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Total of 14 (N) educators (including adminstrators, teachers, and counselors) participated likert style questionaires. 11 of 14 participated in focus group interviews. Findings are shared and conclusions are drawn.
Medicinal gardens as an educational strategy in the teaching of the natural sciences: A pedagogical proposal
Authors: Reyes Adriana-Elizabeth , Dueñas Jorge-Manuel
Published: May 2021

The main objective of this study was to design and implement a didactic strategy focused on the development of scientific competencies and environmental skills through the recovery of ancestral practices associated with plants. This research also aimed to enhance the capacities associated with leadership and entrepreneurship based on the application of curricular content in the natural sciences and to address problems in social and cultural contexts. Seeking school motivation strategies for rural students from a rural institution in the municipality of (eliminated for blind review), natural sciences teachers designed didactic-pedagogical alternatives employing situated learning that would allow them to contribute to solving school problems and environmental issues affecting rural areas. School problems such as apathy, dropout, and poor school performance, among others, were identified as issued to be addressed. The environmental phenomena included the loss of fertile soils and the harmful effects of the use of agrochemicals. Medicinal gardens together with situated learning activities proved a useful teaching tool in formal rural educational settings.
Predictors of Success in Advance Higher Education: A Case in Northwest Samar State University, Philippines
Authors: Patimo Donald M. , Lucero Ma. Bernadette A.
Published: May 2021

Teachers play a significant role in the preparation of our youth as they make important decisions about education, work, and life.  Existing studies on the correlations between teaching proficiency and academic performance of the students are primarily limited to elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Considering the big difference between advance higher education and other educational levels, there is a need to explore the relationship of the teaching proficiency to the academic performance of the students in advance higher education. This study made use of the descriptive-correlation research design. Survey questionnaires were distributed to all advance higher education faculty members and students from School Years 2015 to 2017 at Northwest Samar State University. Statistical tools like frequency and percentage distribution, means, standard deviations, and regression analysis were used for the analysis of the data. Results showed that most of the advance higher education faculty members are male, married, doctorate holders, professionals, research-oriented, very satisfactory performers, and possess good financial status. The best predictor of the academic performance of the advance higher education students is the work experience of the faculty members.
The Effect of Strategic Collaboration Approach on the National Educational Standards Achievement and Service Quality in Basic Education at Local Government in Indonesia
Authors: Tahili Mashuri H , Tolla Ismail , Ahmad Mohammad Arifin , Saman Abdul , Samad Sulaiman
Published: May 2021

This study measures the effect of strategic collaboration approach on the Educational National Standards (ENS) and the basic education service quality at local government in Indonesia The research used a quantitative method. We used 489 teachers and 271 school principals in primary and secondary schools. The data were collected through questionnaires for the quantitative data and analyze using a structural model. The research findings confirm strategic collaboration approach has a positive and significant effect on ENS and basic education service quality. Further, the educational national standards have a positive and significant effect on the basic education service. In this study, we found that the strategic collaboration approach may employ in basic education to perform basic education performance. We argue that to better implementation of strategic collaboration approach, the greater improvement of the achievement of ENS and basic education service quality at local government in Indonesia.
Efektivitas Model Discovery Learning pada Mata Pelajaran Instalasi Penerangan Listrik
Authors: Tomo Yori , Aswardi Aswardi
Published: May 2021

This study aims to look at the effectiveness of the model learning discovery on Electric Lighting Installation with Basic Competencies component mounting procedure applying electrical installation of small industrial buildings in SMK N 2 Sijunjung. The type of this research is a Pre-Experiment design with research design used is The One Shot Case Study. Based on the results that the percentage of classical completeness student attitudes 87%, student skills 84%, and 87% of students knowledge. After analyzed, the student learning outcomes achieved by students' attitudes category of "Very Good", the student's skills "Skilled", and knowledge of students "Very High". This it can be concluded that learning using discovery learning model is said to beeffective because it has reached the percentage of classical completeness that has been set ≥80%.
Kontribusi Penggunaan Internet Sebagai Sumber Belajar Dengan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Jurusan Teknik Otomotif FT-UNP
Authors: Aulia Dedy , Martias Martias , Sugiarto Toto
Published: May 2021

Lack of internet use as a learning resource for students in the teaching and learning process and the lack of optimal learning outcomes achieved by students in automotive engineering. This research is an ex post facto type, which is to find out how much the contribution of internet usage as a learning resource with the learning outcomes of students of automotive engineering FT-UNP. The population in this study were the 2015 class students who were enrolled actively in the Automotive Engineering Department of UNP-FT, totaling 137 students and the sample of the study was 58 students. From the results of the study, the level of achievement of internet use as a learning resource (X) is 92.97% (very good) and the level of learning achievement (Y) is 83.95% (good). The existence of a positive and significant relationship with the correlation coefficient r count> r table (0.456> 0.254) and the significance test correlation obtained t count> t table (4.322> 2.003) at a significant level of 5%. The strength of the relationship is quite strong. Determination of determinants shows that internet usage provides significant learning outcomes of 20%.
Gambaran Kepedulian Pendidik di TPQ Nurul Yaqin Jorong Kp.Tujuh, Nagari Tj. Betung, Rao Selatan, Kab. Pasaman
Authors: Marta Rahmiati Fitria , Wisroni Wisroni
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh tingginya prestasi murid TPQ Nurul Yaqin di Jorong Kp. Tujuh, Nagari Tj. Betung, Kec. Rao Selatan Kab. Pasaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan kepedulian pendidik yang dilihat dari aspek pemahaman, kesadaran,dan perhatian dan empati pendidik. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh murid TPQ Nurul Yaqin yang berjumlah 30 orang. Sampel diambil sebanyak 75% yakni sebanyak 23 orang, dengan teknik stratified random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, dan alat pengumpulan data berupa pedoman wawancara. Teknik analisis data menggunakan rumus persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Pemahaman pendidik terhadap murid di TPQ Nurul Yaqin sudah dikatakan cukup tinggi; 2) Kesadaran pendidi terhadap murid di TPQ Nurul Yaqin cukup tinggi; dan 3) Perhatian dan empati pendidik terhadap murid di TPQ Nurul Yaqin sudah dikatan cukup tinggi.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Konsep Peluang Kejadian Majemuk Melalui Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Berbantuan Alat Peraga Dadu
Authors: Warti Yusnimi
Published: May 2021

This study aims to describe the understanding of the concept of multiple event opportunities through the Discovery Learning model assisted by the dice props in class XII at SMA N 1 Ampek Angkek, Agam Regency, West Sumatra. This research is a collaborative classroom action research where researchers are teachers and friends who collaborate in conducting research. The subjects of this study were students of class XII MIPA 5 of SMAN 1 Ampek Angkek, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, TP 2019/2020 in the even semester. Data collection techniques using observation, tests, field notes, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and verification or conclusion drawing, while the validity of the data uses triangulation techniques. This study uses two cycles, where each cycle consists of two meetings. The results of this study indicate an increase in understanding the concept of multiple event opportunities by using the Discovery Learning model assisted by dice props.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Pengelolaan Sampah Plastik di Kelurahan Air Tawar Barat Kota Padang
Authors: Arpisman Herfina Lara Putri , Syuraini
Published: May 2021

Abstrak memuat uraian singkat mengenai tujuan penelitian, metode yang digunakan, dan hasil penelitian. Penekanan penulisan abstrak terutama pada hasil penelitian. Abstrak ditulis dalam bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris. Jumlah kata dalam abstrak 100-150 kata. Jumlah kata kunci 3-5 kata/istilah.  Kata kunci diperlukan untuk indekssasi. Pencarian judul penelitian dan abstraknya dipermudah dengan kata-kata kunci tersebut. Abstrak tidak boleh melebihi halaman pertama. Dan bagian PENDAHULUAN diawali dari halaman ke dua. Sangat dianjurkan untuk menulis artikel dengan cara mengedit template ini. Sangat dianjurkan untuk menulis artikel dengan cara mengedit template ini. Sangat dianjurkan untuk menulis artikel dengan cara mengedit template ini. Sangat dianjurkan untuk menulis artikel dengan cara mengedit template ini. Sangat dianjurkan untuk menulis artikel dengan cara mengedit template ini.
Gambaran Kerja Sama Sekolah Dengan Orang Tua Murid TK Negeri Pembina Kec. Lubuk Begalung Kota Padang
Authors: Nurhaliza Nurhaliza , Wisroni Wisroni
Published: May 2021

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh tingginya prestasi murid TK Negeri Pembina. Peneliti menduga bahwa tingginya prestasi murid TK Negeri Pembinadipengaruhi oleh baiknya kerja sama sekolah denganorang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina. Hal ini terlihat dari kerja sama yang dibangun melalui kegiatan parenting, komunikasi dan keterlibatan orang tua dalam belajar anak di rumah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengambarkan kerja sama sekolah dengan orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina Kecamatan Lubuk Begalung Kota Padang. Jenis penelitiaan ini adalah deskritif kuantitatif.Sampel dalam penelitiaan ini adalah orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina Kecamatan Lubuk Begalung Kota Padang yang berjumlah 30 orang.Teknik pengambilan sampelnya adalah claster rondom sampling.Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dalam bentuk Skala Likert. Dari penelitian tersebut ditemukan bahwa: (1) Gambaran kerja sama sekolah dengan orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina dalam bentuk kegiatan parenting dikate-gorikan sangat baik. (2) Gambaran kerja sama sekolah dengan orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina dalam menjalin komunikasi dikategorikan sangat baik. (3)Gambaran kerja sama sekolah dengan orang tua murid TK Negeri Pembina dalam bentuk keterlibatan orang tua pada pembelaran anak di rumah kategorikan sangat baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitiaan maka disarankan agar orang tua murid dan sekolah tetap mempertahankan kegiatan parenting, jalinan komunikasi dan mempertahankan keterlibatan orang tua pada pembelajaran anak dirumah.
Sistem Monitoring Panel Surya Berbasis Website
Authors: Suryanto Bagus
Published: May 2021

Monitoring panel surya sangat perlukan dilakukan untuk  untuk melihat karekteristik panel surya  tersebut, karena terjadinya perubahan intensitas cahaya matahari, suhu, arus dan tegangan membuat proses pendataan dilakukan secara manual. Berubahnya intensitas cahaya matahari dan suhu membuat arus serta tegangan yang dihasilkan juga berubah. Penelitian ini ialah melakukan pembacaan arus, tegangan, suhu dan intensitas cahaya matahari secara online, monitoring tersebut berbasis website yang menampung data tersebut pada database MySQL. Dengan menggunakan NodeMCU ESP8266 sebagai mikrokontroler yang terkoneksi dengan jaringan wifi yang terhubung dengan komputer maka data dapat dikirim ke database MySQL.  Data yang dikirim ke database MySQL website berupa kolom tabel dan dalam bentul grafik. Dengan adanya proses monitoring panel surya melalui website. Hasil yang di peroleh tersebut dapat dianalisis dengan melihat data yang tersimpan di database MySQL.
Teaching and Learning from Journal Feedback: A Reflective Study
Authors: M. Trye Adventor
Published: May 2021

Reflective journal writing and giving timely feedback is one of the effective teaching strategies used in the academia. This article highlights some of the responses of the students from a course taught thrice by the author at a faith-based university in Liberia from September 2017 to August 2018. While the first class had 109 students, the second had 68 students and the third had 86 students. At the end of every class, students were asked to answer the following questions (a) what did you learn in today’s class? (b) What went well in today’s class? (c) What could be improved from today’s class? The last one (d) was do you have any questions or comments for your teacher? Based on personal experiences and reactions from the students, both the teacher and the students learned from the journal writing and the rapid feedback experiences provided before the teacher proceeded to a new topic. The author discovered that journal writing was student-centered which served as an evaluation tool for the teacher. It was used for students’ attendance and it motivated the teacher as well. Although journal writing was time consuming for teaching larger classes, it was rewarding because both the teacher and the students learned from the journal feedback experience. The author recommends journal writing because it enhances the teaching and learning process.
THE ROLE OF PARENTAL ATTITUDES, IRRATIONAL BELIEFS, NEED FOR SOCIAL APPROVAL AND SELF-ESTEEM IN SPEECH ANXIETY / KONUŞMA KAYGISI ÜZERİNDE ANNE BABA TUTUMLARI, AKILCI OLMAYAN İNANÇLAR, SOSYAL ONAY İHTİYACI VE BENLİK SAYGISININ ROLÜ
Authors: Şahan Birsen , Kahtali Bahar Doğan
Published: May 2021

In this study, the effects of parental attitudes, self-esteem, need for social approval and irrational beliefs were examined on the speech anxiety of university in Turkey. Correlational survey model was employed in the study, and the participants were 615 Turkish university students. The relationships between the variables were analysed by establishing a structural regression model. Irrational Beliefs Scale, Need for Social Approval Scale, Speech Anxiety Scale for Teacher Candidates, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Parental Attitudes Scale were employed to collect data in this study. The analyses showed that the model had a good fit to the research data [ᵡ2=463.806, sd=201, ᵡ2/sd=2.307, CFI=.961, TLI=.951, IFI=.961, RFI=.916, NFI=.933, AGFI=.912, GFI=.936, RMSEA (%95 GA)= .046, SRMR=.058]. Irrational beliefs, self-esteem, and need for social approval were found to have a full mediator role in the relationship between parental attitudes and speech anxiety. In order to reduce speech anxiety, individuals' self-esteem should be improved, while reducing their need for social approval and eliminating their irrational beliefs. However, family-oriented projects should be carried out considering the effect of parental attitudes associated with these variables.

Bu araştırmada, eğitim fakültesi öğrencilerinin konuşma kaygısı üzerinde anne baba tutumları, benlik saygısı, sosyal onay ihtiyacı ve akılcı olmayan inançların etkisi araştırılmıştır. Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modelinde bir araştırma olup, araştırmada 615 üniversite öğrenci yer almaktadır. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişkiler yapısal regresyon modeli kurularak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada Akılcı Olmayan İnanç Ölçeği, Sosyal Onay İhtiyacı Ölçeği, Öğretmen Adaylarına Yönelik Konuşma Kaygısı Ölçeği, Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği ve Anne Baba Tutumları Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda modele ilişkin uyum iyiliği değerleri modelin mükemmel uyum sağladığını göstermektedir [ᵡ2=463.806, sd=201, ᵡ2/sd=2.307, CFI=.961, TLI=.951, IFI=.961, RFI=.916, NFI=.933, AGFI=.912, GFI=.936, RMSEA (%95 GA)= .046, SRMR=.058]. Anne baba tutumları ile konuşma kaygısı arasında akılcı olmayan inançların, benlik saygısının ve sosyal onay ihtiyacının aracılık rolü bulunmaktadır. Konuşma kaygısını azaltmak için bireylerin benlik saygılarının artırılması, sosyal onay ihtiyacının ve akılcı olmayan inançlarının azaltılması gerekmektedir. Ancak bu değişkenlerle ilişkili olan anne baba tutumlarının etkisine yönelik aile temelli çalışmalar yapılması gerekmektedir.

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DIFFICULTIES IN READING COMPREHENSION OF ENGLISH MAJORED SOPHOMORES AT TAY DO UNIVERSITY, CANTHO, VIETNAM / KHÓ KHĂN KHI HỌC MÔN ĐỌC HIỂU CỦA SINH VIÊN NĂM THỨ HAI CHUYÊN NGÀNH NGÔN NGỮ ANH TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC TÂY ĐÔ, THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ, VIỆT NAM
Authors: Nguyen Nga H. T. , Kim Tu K.
Published: May 2021

No one denied the important role of reading comprehension in learning reading because reading becomes meaningless without comprehending the texts. So, the research “Difficulties in reading comprehension of English majored sophomores at Tay Do University, Cantho, Vietnam” was conducted to help sophomores recognize their problems in reading. The participants of the study comprise 90 English majored sophomores from Bachelor of English 10 (2015-2019) at Tay Do University. All of them still have some difficulties in linguistic causes as vocabulary, grammar structures, background knowledge and in some strategies, such as guessing meaning from the context, skimming, scanning and also in psychological causes as attitude and motivation. The research was divided into 2 stages. The former was delivering questionnaire to participants. Then, students were chosen to do interview paper. The paper also finds out some obstacles to help students to get over their difficulties.

Không ai phủ nhận vai trò quan trọng của đọc hiểu đối với học môn đọc hiểu vì việc đọc sẽ trở nên vô nghĩa nếu không hiểu nội dung. Vì vậy, nghiên cứu “Khó khăn khi học môn đọc hiểu của sinh viên năm thứ hai chuyên ngành Ngôn Ngữ Anh tại Trường Đại học Tây Đô, Thành phố Cần Thơ, Việt Nam” được thực hiện nhằm giúp sinh viên năm hai nhận ra vấn đề của họ khi học môn đọc hiểu. Đối tượng nghiên cứu bao gồm 90 sinh viên năm thứ hai Cử nhân tiếng Anh khóa 10 (năm học 2015-2019) tại Trường Đại học Tây Đô. Tất cả sinh viên gặp một số khó khăn về ngôn ngữ như từ vựng, cấu trúc ngữ pháp, kiến thức cơ bản và một số chiến lược đọc hiểu như đoán nghĩa từ theo ngữ cảnh, đọc lướt, đọc lấy ý chi tiết và cả nguyên nhân tâm lý như thái độ và động lực học tập. Nghiên cứu được chia thành 2 giai đoạn. Đầu tiên là gửi bảng câu hỏi cho những người tham gia. Sau đó, chọn người tham gia trả lời phỏng vấn trên giấy. Bài nghiên cứu cũng tìm ra một số trở ngại để giúp sinh viên vượt qua khó khăn khi học môn đọc hiểu.

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