bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED USEFULNESS, SOCIAL INFLUENCE, INTERNET SELF-EFFICACY AND COMPATIBILITY ON USERS’ INTENTIONS TO ADOPT E-LEARNING: INVESTIGATING THE MODERATING EFFECTS OF CULTURE
Authors: S FAQİH Khaled M
Published: February 2020

The current study has been inspired by two significant issues: (1) The proliferation of e-technologies such as e-learning have dramatically motivated global research intended to advance our knowledge of the dynamics of these technologies in varying environmental contexts and settings, and (2) the importance of cultural values at individual-level analysis in technology adoption merits greater level of attention and interests from researchers and practitioners, particularly in relation to developing country contexts. This study intends to investigate the significance of highly influential adoption factors acknowledged as relevant in prior literature in predicting user’s behavioral intention to adopt new technologies. These potentially important factors were drawn from highly popular technology adoption and social theories including perceived usefulness (Technology Acceptance Model), social influence (Theory of Planned Behavior), Internet self-efficacy (Social Cognitive Theory) and perceived compatibility (Innovation Diffusion Theory). Further, the present study examines the moderating impact of both individualism-collectivism and uncertainty avoidance cultural dimensions at individual-level on the hypothesized relationships linking these highly influential adoption factors with behavioral intention to adopt e-learning environment in order to facilitate and enhance learning processes and in an effort to achieve value maximization and waste minimization requirements in the context of e-learning technology. The empirical data which consists of 262 valid datasets was collected from undergraduate university students in Jordan via self-administered paper-based questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed from previously accepted and validated a set of measurements items. The empirical data was numerically assessed and analyzed with the help of WarpPLS 5.0. The findings of this study demonstrate that perceived usefulness, social influence, Internet self-efficacy and perceived compatibility are important predictors of individuals’ behavioral intention to adopt e-learning technology. Further, the current findings provide adequate empirical evidence to support all hypotheses involving moderating effects with one exception whereby both individualism-collectivism and uncertainty avoidance cultural values have little statistical significance on the relationship linking perceived usefulness with behavioral intention to adopt e-learning technologies. Interestingly, the proposed model explains a substantial amount of variance (63%) which signifies that the model fits the data well. Research findings are discussed and contribution to theory and practice are presented.
Keywords
adoption, e-learning, culture, WarpPLS, Jordan
CHARACTER EDUCATION ON PRIMARY STUDENTS BASED ON THE CULTURE OF LOCAL WISDOM AND RELIGION IN INDONESIA
Authors: FAUZIAH Siti Pupu , ROESTAMY Martin , RUSLI Radif Khotamir
Published: February 2020

Character development of Indonesia at the present time they have been affected by globalization civilization which opens a window of opportunity to enjoy the advancement of science and technology, in the end slowly Indonesian people can be directly involved in the international community association freely and have access to a variety of impressions that would give effect to the character formation of generations of Indonesia, among other things such as pornography, violence, sexual perversion and violation of legal norms others later be interesting spectacle that in the end it turned into a real story that sad that happened on the whole society, especially the younger generation. Overcoming such things, the National Education System Indonesia raised character education at all levels of formal education. Primary school (SD) is the lowest level of formal education the foundation for the construction of a national character because, at the time there is important period in the development and future growth that is "golden age". Bogor is a tourist town that borders the capital city nature is cool and fertile land become a haven for tourists at home and abroad. Acceleration culture that can fade the noble values ​​of national culture will increasingly prevalent go to Bogor. Bogor religious communities and uphold the Sundanese culture as a strong foundation for developing a model-based character education Religion and the local culture. This study aims to identify the character values ​​in the public area of ​​Bogor and explore models of outcomes were found from the analysis of the data found in the community of Bogor implications for later used as a reference in order to defend the noble values​​derived from religious values and rooted in the culture of local wisdom as growing efforts character education at primary school. The method used in this study is a qualitative research to examine the condition of natural objects, where the researcher is a key instrument. Object of research is the Elementary School that implement character education on the basis of religion and culture in Bogor. The results showed that there are three models of religious-based education and the implementation of local wisdom is, 1) model is a model holistic implementation of character education that fully is applied in schools. 2) Implementation of the model of integration that integrates character education with religious and cultural values ​​into all school activities, these models are in Islamic Elementary School. 3) partial character education model, namely the implementation of character education is carried out separately with public education materials.
Keywords
Character Education, Religion, Culture, Elementary School.
IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING SKILL AND SCIENTIFIC BEHAVIOR THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PREDICT OBSERVE EXPLAIN LEARNING MODEL
Authors: MUHİBBUDDİN Muhibbuddin , ILYAS Suhrawardi , SAMYA Cut Eka PARA
Published: February 2020

Critical thinking skills and scientific behaviors are important abilities that must be mastered and possessed by students in solving problems. The problem which frequently faced by students is they have been able to comprehend the science but have not been able to provide conclusions logically and systematically. The phenomenon shows the low critical thinking skills and scientific behaviors of students. To overcome these problems, it needs a change in the process of delivering learning material to students. This research aims to answer the question of whether learning through the implementation of the predict observe explain model has an effect on improving student critical thinking skills and scientific behaviors. The method used in this research is an experimental design pretest posttest control group. The parameters measured were critical thinking skills and scientific behaviors. Improvement of critical thinking skills and scientific behaviors was measured by calculating gain normalization (n-gain). The instruments used were the observation sheet and objective tests with five alternative answers. Data collection is done through pretest, posttest and observation during the learning process. Analysis of critical thinking skills was done by comparing the initial ability with the final ability of students and tested the significance of the two different tests on average using independent simple t-test. The results of the study indicated that the initial ability of thinking skills between the experimental and control classes did not have a significant difference, while the final ability showed significantly different results. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the implementation of the the predict observe explain model contribute in student critical thinking skills and scientific attitudes.
Keywords
predict observe explain, critical thinking, , scientific behavior
DETERMINANT FACTORS OF PARTICIPATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODEL IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES (PKBM) IN WEST JAVA
Authors: Saripah Iip , Kamarubiani Nike , Heryanto D. Nunu , Siregar Holva Lovana , Putra Ari , Mutamam Mohamad Hadi Ali
Published: February 2020

The research specifically discussed PKBM as an institution that could facilitate the needs of the community and could increase more empowered human resources with a variety of capabilities through economic strengthening. The researchers want to know how does the PKBM institution as a strong institution that is able to partner and be able to assist disadvantaged communities. The purpose of this study in general is to obtain a clear picture of determinant in institutional strengthening, improving the quality of PKBM services, and human resource development through a participatory partnership model in PKBM. The conceptual framework of the research refers to the concept of PKBM, the concept of capacity building and the concept of partnership. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive method. The location is chosen in Cimahi, Tasikmalaya,, and Karawang Regency. The results obtained are: (1) the first determinant factor is educators, in general, the objective conditions of educators in PKBM are few and there are educators who do not meet the competency standards that they must have. (2) Students become the next determinant factor, PKBM recruits students by opening registration and registering students who drop out of school in formal schools then asks the school to refer students to continue their education at PKBM. (3) PKBM, which is stablished based on community self-help certainly has limitations in facilities and infrastructure, starting from the inadequate amount and quality that is no longer good. (4) In meeting the needs of program sustainability, PKBM has attended by carrying out a variety of businesses, but this has not been able to meet overall needs. (5) PKBM has business activities such as selling products made by students in the form of food or handicrafts, but has limitations in the marketing process.
Keywords
Determinant Factors, Capacity Building, Partipatory Partnership, Quality of PKBM Service
REFUGEE EDUCATION IN GREECE: A CASE STUDY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: VİCTORİA Katsigianni , MARİA Kaila
Published: February 2020

The large number of children amongst refugees who have arrived in Greece since 2014, a wave that peaked in 2015, created the need of educating them as a first step of integration and normalcy to the child life. Refugee education had already been recognized as a priority in Europe, so Greece had to react, as soon as possible, to educate the large number of children who arrived in Greek territory with or without their parents. To facilitate their access to Greek schools, the educational programme “Reception Centres for Refugee Education”, known as DYEP, was established in selected by the Ministry of Education Primary and Secondary Schools during the school years 2016-17 and 2018-19. The right to education for refugees and the access to the educational system of the country was supported by the International Organization for Migration and the local government as well.
This research paper aims at focusing on a case study of a Primary school in Piraeus area in Attica, Greece, and the difficulties that emerged from the initial oppositional reaction illustrating how they affected the collaborative potential and the school climate as a whole. Finally, it is presented how this problematic situation was overcome and how the initial reactions changed. Teachers, pupils and parents were summoned to accept a new school reality under time pressure. Special attention is also paid to how teachers became aware of and got involved in the programme and how the local community were prepared to accept and support such an ambitious plan.
The educational system was hardly prepared for the challenging reality of refugees and their introduction to education and society in general. It seemed that sometimes social resistance prevented the acceptance and solidarity within the school community. In some cases, the lack of preparatory programmes caused distrust and denial; as a result, much more time was needed to deal with the difficulties. The multicultural school environments, eventually, comprise a reality with their positive dynamic to open societies.
Keywords
Refugee education, case study, Greek schools
EVALUATING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM OF COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADE 6 TO 8 BY USING BLOOM’S TAXONOMY
Authors: SAHİTO Nasreen
Published: February 2020

Critical thinking, problem solving and logical reasoning are considered as the 21st century learning skills. These higher order thinking skills (HOTS) can only be developed through curriculum and teaching and learning strategies, because it include critical, logical, reflective, metacognitive, and creative thinking.

The purpose of this study is to analyze National Curriculum 2006 (Pakistan) of Computer Education in order to observe that how much it is helpful for the development of higher order thinking skills among the students and whether it has focused on merging 21st century interdisciplinary themes with core contents of the subject.

The National Curriculum2006 (Pakistan) of Computer Education from grade VI to VIII was analyzed using the revised blooms taxonomy. Out of six levels, upper three levels Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating were considered as HOTS. Frequency and Proportions were calculated for Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) meeting HOTS criteria. P21 framework was used for checking the contents and SLOs which merging the 21st century interdisciplinary themes in curriculum.

Overall only 9% of the SLOs in curriculum met the requirement of HOTS. There was a slightly increasing trend was observed from grade 6 to 8. Grade 6 had 6%, grade 7 had 9% and grade 8 had 11% of HOTS.

However overall proportion of SLOs meeting HOTS was low but an increasing trend was observed from grade VI to grade VIII. In order to develop HOTS among the students, there is a need to redesign the curriculum, teachers should be trained accordingly and assessment standards should also be meeting with curriculum needs.

It will help in the re-designing of National Curriculum for Computer Education Grade VI-VIII. This study can be expended to analyze the National Curriculum for other subjects.

Keywords
Higher Order Thinking Skills, Curriculum, SLOs, 21st century skills, Critical Thinking
Porucznicy husarii koronnej w kampanii mołdawskiej 1686 roku
Authors: Hundert Zbigniew
Published: February 2020

Latem 1686 r. wojska polsko-litewskie pod dowództwem króla Jana III ruszyły opanować Mołdawię. W ich składzie znajdowało się 25 koronnych chorągwi husarskich (3580 koni), wśród których zidentyfikowano 20 poruczników. Większość z nich należała do grona zawodowych oficerów z długim stażem w armii. Ich doświadczenie i pozycja społeczna były wyznacznikiem jakości dowodzonych przez nich oddziałów.
Komandor Witold Zajączkowski – wybitny oficer polskiej Marynarki Wojennej (1892–1977)
Authors: Bieniecki Ireneusz
Published: February 2020

Komandor Witold Zajączkowski odegrał znaczącą rolę w rozwoju Marynarki Wojennej II Rzeczypospolitej. W formacji tej pełnił wiele odpowiedzialnych funkcji: był m.in. dyrektorem nauk w Oficerskiej Szkole Marynarki Wojennej w Toruniu, dowódcą Flotylli Rzecznej Marynarki Wojennej w Pińsku (na Polesiu) oraz szefem polskiej Misji Morskiej w Kanadzie. Po wojnie pozostał na emigracji w Kanadzie.
„Więźniowie” Sikorskiego – internowani w Cerizay, Rothesay i Tighnabruaich
Authors: Zuziak Janusz
Published: February 2020

Po klęsce wrześniowej 1939 r. władze polskie odbudowywały armię na terenie Francji, następnie na Wyspach Brytyjskich. Poważnym problemem organizacyjnym był nadmiar kadry oficerskiej w stosunku do szeregowych. Dla nadwyżek oficerskich organizowano różnego rodzaju obozy oficerskie i stacje zborne. Niestety miejsca te od jesieni 1939 r. były również wykorzystywane jako miejsca odizolowania, swego rodzaju zesłania, przeciwników politycznych gen. Władysława Sikorskiego, w szczególności przedstawicieli władz Polski przedwrześniowej, oskarżanych o przyczynienie się do klęski państwa. Szczególną kartę w historii tych niechlubnych miejsc odegrały: obóz oficerski we francuskiej miejscowości Cerizay, Stacja Zborna Oficerów w miejscowości Rothesay na wyspie Bute w Szkocji oraz mała szkocka miejscowość Tighnabruaich. Oficerowie kierowani do tych miejsc nie zostali wprawdzie odizolowani żadnymi drutami kolczastymi, mało tego – rozlokowani byli w hotelach i prywatnych pensjonatach, otrzymywali również (wprawdzie mocno pomniejszone) pobory. Wielu z nich jednak odstawienie na boczny tor odbierało jako odwet ze strony gen. Sikorskiego, niczym nieuzasadnioną karę, przeżywając ten fakt jako osobisty dramat.
APORTES CONCEITUAIS SOBRE O FENÔMENO DO FEMINICÍDIO
Authors: NOGUEIRA SANDRA VIDAL , VERONESE OSMAR
Published: February 2020

O fenômeno da violência extrema contra mulheres mostra-se tão antigo quanto à própria humanidade, ou seja, as mulheres sempre foram tratadas como objeto, ao qual o homem podia usar, gozar e dispor. O que há de recente na História da América Latina (e do Brasil!) é a preocupação com a violência sexista e mais novo ainda é a sua judicialização, na tipificação dos crimes, como sendo feminicídios. O entendimento das causas desse fenômeno torna-se, assim, central nas questões de segurança pública, na problemática das redes de saúde e dos processos de escolarização. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo focaliza os principais marcos legais existentes, reflete sobre manifestações ocultas nas brutais cenas de violência entre homens e mulheres, e pontua importantes interfaces de variação no mapa da violência contra mulheres, em especial, no Brasil.
Palavras-chave: Feminicídio. Violência Sexista. Misoginia.
CONCEPTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS ABOUT THE PHENOMENON OF FEMICIDE
Abstract: The phenomenon of extreme violence against women is as old as humanity itself, that is, women have always been treated as objects which men could use, enjoy anddispose. What is recent in the history of Latin America (and Brazil!) is the concern with sexist violence and the even more recent is its judicialization, in the typification of crimes, as femicides. Understanding the causes of this phenomenon becomes this way central to public safety issues, the problem of health networks and schooling processes. In this sense, this article focuses on the main existing legal frameworks, reflects on hidden manifestations in the brutal scenes of violence between men and women, and points out important interfaces of variation on the map of violence against women, especially in Brazil.
Keywords: Femicide. Sexist Violence. Misogyny.
CONTRIBUCIONES CONCEPTUALES SOBRE EL FENÓMENO DEL FEMINICIDIO
Resumen: El fenómeno de la violencia extrema contra las mujeres es tan antiguo como la humanidad misma, es decir, las mujeres siempre han sido tratadas como objetos que los hombres pueden usar, disfrutar y disponer. Lo más reciente en la historia de América Latina (¡y Brasil!) es la preocupación por la violencia sexista y la novedad sigue siendo sujudicialización, en la tipificación de los delitos, como feminicidios. Comprender las causas de este fenómeno se convierte así en un elemento central de los problemas de seguridad pública, el problema de las redes de salud y los procesos escolares. En este sentido, este artículo se centra en los principales marcos legales existentes, reflexiona sobre manifestaciones ocultas en las escenas brutales de violencia entre hombres y mujeres, y señala importantes interfaces de variación en el mapa de violencia contra las mujeres, especialmente en Brasil.
Palabras clave: Femicidio. Violencia Sexista. Misoginia.
MULHERES E SORRISOS: em busca da beleza e sedução
Authors: S. MATOS MARIA IZILDA
Published: February 2020

Apesar de percebidas como naturais, as experiências corpóreas foram transmitidas, aprendidas e subjetivadas social, cultural e historicamente. As representações femininas foram majoritárias na publicidade de produtos de beleza/higiene corporal e bucal, o que permite examinar as permanências e transformações de hábitos, comportamentos, padrões de beleza, higiene e cuidados. Neste sentido, este artigo se propõe a recuperar e questionar o papel dos ”dispositivos biopolá­ticos” na construção da feminilidade, através de ações na busca pela beleza e sedução dos sorrisos.Palavras-chave:  Mulher. Sorriso. Higiene. Saúde Bucal. Beleza. Dispositivos Biopolá­ticos.WOMEN AND SMILES:  in search of beauty and seduction  Abstract:  Although perceived as natural, the bodily experiences were transmitted, learned and subjectivated socially, culturally and historically. The female representations were the majority in the advertising of beauty / body and oral hygiene products, which allows us to examine the permanences and transformations of habits, behaviors, beauty standards, hygiene and care. In this sense, this article aims to recover and question the role of "biopolitical devices" in the construction of femininity, through actions in search of beauty and seduction of smiles.Keywords:  Woman. Smile. Hygiene. Oral Health. Beauty. "Biopolitical Devices".MUJERES Y SONRISA:  en busca de belleza y seducción  Resumen:  Aunque percibidas como naturales, las experiencias corporales son transmitidas, aprendidas y subjetivadas social, cultural e históricamente. Las representaciones femeninas fueron la mayorá­a en la publicidad de productos de belleza/higiene del cuerpo y bucal, lo que nos permite examinar las permanencias y transformaciones de hábitos, comportamientos, estándares de belleza, higiene y cuidado. En este sentido, este artá­culo propone recuperar y cuestionar el papel de los "dispositivos biopolá­ticos" en la construcción de la feminidad, a través de acciones en búsqueda de la belleza y la seducción de las sonrisas.Palabras claves:  Mujer. Sonrisa. Higiene. Salud Bucal. Belleza. Dispositivos Biopolá­ticos.
Apuestas de la pastoral universitaria lasallista
Authors: Rueda Quintero Roberto Mario
Published: February 2020

En este texto se describen las apuestas que desarrolla el equipo que anima y promueve las acciones pastorales en la Universidad de La Salle.
Además, se hace una reflexión que señala la importancia que tienen las comprensiones de la pastoral para la institución y quienes la habitan
Aportes de las ciencias humanas y sociales al estudio de la Biblia. La praxeología como paradigma sociológico
Authors: Triana Rodríguez Jorge Yecid
Published: February 2020

Este artículo presenta una visión panorámica de los enfoques de las disciplinas humanas y sociales que han abordado el estudio de la Biblia, como complemento a los métodos tradicionales de corte diacrónico y sincrónico. El planteamiento se basa en la importancia para el biblista de asumir los aportes que pueden brindar dichas disciplinas para ampliar la comprensión de los contextos en los cuales nacieron los textos como obras literarias y creyentes.
En primer lugar, se abordará la mirada de las disciplinas en relación con el Antiguo Testamento y, luego, con el Nuevo Testamento. De ahí, se avanzará en una propuesta de interdisciplinariedad desde el enfoque denominado praxeología bíblica. Se cerrará con unas conclusiones a modo de perspectivas
Comunicar la fe en la era digital o el poder mediático de la fe
Authors: Elizalde Prada Óscar Augusto
Published: February 2020

La experiencia religiosa en el internet es cada vez más un lugar común, que se reviste con la misma ubicuidad que le ha sido inherente, desde la antigüedad, a toda deidad; incluso, trasciende las condiciones espaciotemporales que, por siglos, han caracterizado los lugares sagrados, donde el fenómeno religioso acontece entre ritos, palabras, símbolos e imágenes, entre lo sacro y lo profano. ¿Cómo comunicar la fe en la era digital?, ¿qué aporta la mediología a la comprensión de estos procesos comunicativos? La articulaciones comunicativas que tienen lugar entre la fe religiosa y el poder mediático origina el conjunto de planteamientos que se desarrolla a continuación, diseminado a partir de tres horizontes que dialogan entre sí y que, de alguna manera, se encuentran concatenados: (1) la seducción de la sacralidad, (2) mediología y religión, y (3) fe y poder mediático
Esbozo de un programa de investigación en catequesis narrativa
Authors: Siciliani Barraza José María
Published: February 2020

Este artículo es el bosquejo de un programa de investigación en catequesis narrativa. Así, se estructura con el formato de presentación habitual: título, justificación, problema, etcétera. Se trata de una propuesta concebida como el entrelazamiento de cuatro historias. Por ser un esbozo, en el marco teórico se expone solo un postulado: la comprensión de la revelación cristiana como una historia. Finaliza con una propuesta a la Universidad: crear un instituto o un centro de investigación en catequesis, dado que el último Capítulo General de los Hermanos de las Escuelas Cristianas (2014) define a todo Hermano de La Salle como un catequista y porque sería una forma hermosa de festejar los cincuenta años de inicio de labores del programa de Licenciatura en Educación Religiosa (1969), que antes se denominó Facultad de Pastoral Catequética
Speaking Up without Freaking Out
Authors: Adillah Nurul
Published: February 2020

It has been reported that language learners use various strategies in learning a second or foreign language. And a lot of research has been done in this area. However, few studies have explored the impact of using scaffolding impromptu speaking activities in ESL classroom on alleviating speaking anxiety. Thus, the current study is an attempt to investigate whether scaffolding impromptu speech activities could help the students to perform better during oral presentation and reduce their speaking anxiety. At the beginning of the study, the students were asked to answer online questionnaire on speaking anxiety experience while holding an oral presentation tasks or assessment. 38 undergraduate students did the prepared impromptu speaking activities such as they have to do self-video recorded, impromptu speech in group and online discussion. This intervention was carried out for six weeks. After that, another online questionnaire on the effectiveness of scaffolding impromptu speaking activities was distributed. However, we only received 25 responses from the participants. Besides that, participants' views about the impromptu speaking activities were also examined through focus group interview. The results of the study indicated that by scaffolding impromptu speaking activities in ESL classroom, the students were able to reduce their speaking anxiety and enhance their oral presentation skill.
Challenges and Strategies in Teaching English to Heterogeneous Classes: A Case Study
Authors: Gustiani Sri
Published: February 2020

Heterogeneous classes, also known as mixed-ability classes, in English competency have been threatening to teachers of English at State Polytechnic of Sriwijaya. The effects of teaching English to the heterogeneous classes at Polytechnic of Sriwijaya have been a calling for this study to provide suggesting solutions for the English teachers in this institution. Using purposive sampling, there were eight teachers of English who participated in this study. They were grouped into teachers of English who taught in: (1) engineering departments; and (2) commerce departments. The collected data via individual semi-structured interviews and a focus group interview were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that there was frequency in the case of challenges like students’ different learning styles and interest, teaching and learning materials as well as its methodology in teaching the heterogeneous classes which, in turned, needed appropriate solutions. The most effective solutions in handling the heterogeneous classes in English learning were applying differentiated instructions, and appropriate classroom management. However, these solutions did not relate to the departments where the teachers of English placed. In fact, student-centered approach is the best strategy in this situation.
Non-Native English Teachers and Varieties of English: Ready, or Not?
Authors: Yusuf Yunisrina Qismullah
Published: February 2020

Language is dynamic. And thus, for English as an international language, it keeps on changing and developing over time. Now there are more non-native English speakers compared to native speakers around the world. Thus, intelligibility becomes fundamental in the world of Englishes. Besides teaching in the English accent (i.e. American or British English) as part of the educational policy given by schools, respectively, non-native English teachers must also be prepared to inform their non-native students of the Englishes around the world. Moreover, research in identifying the varieties of English spoken in different areas around the world are rapidly progressing. Especially in the field of acoustic phonetics, in which the studies here assist researchers and teachers to identify vowel distinctions among different group of English speakers and the extent of the first language (L1) influence. Specifically, the analysis in phonological variations can help teachers deal with variation in varieties of English. Understanding the varieties of English that exist today and having mutual intelligibility can improve communication with different people from different countries around the world.
Instructional Media and English: Using Macromedia Flash to Teach EFL Writing
Authors: Ponimin Ponimin , Suryani Hilma
Published: February 2020

The objectives of this study were to find out whether or not (1) Macromedia Flash enhanced students’ writing competence, and (2) there was significant difference between the students taught by using Macromedia Flash and those who were not. This study employed quasi experimental design, pretest and posttest nonequivalent groups. There were 39 students of one of junior high schools in Jambi participating in this study. They were grouped in two different classes. The experimental group consisted of 20 students while the other 19 students were in control group. The data were collected by using writing test. Students’ paragraphs writing scores in pretest and posttest were analyzed through the use of paired sample and independent sample t-test statistical analysis. The findings showed that first, based on the result of paired sample t-test, there was significant improvement of the students’ writing competence after the intervention. Second, with regard to the result of independent sample t test, there was significant difference of students’ writing competence in experimental group and control group.
|Vol. 6| No. 2|Year 2019
Authors: Team Editorial
Published: February 2020

Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran provides a vital forum for exchanging ideas in order to enrich the theories and practices of English education in Indonesia and across the globe. The journal focuses, but not limited to, on the following topics: English language teaching, language teaching and learning, language teaching methodologies, pedagogical techniques, teaching and curricular practices, curriculum development and teaching methods,program, syllabus, and materials design, second and foreign language teaching and learning, language education, teacher education and professional development, teacher training, crosscultural studies, bilingual and multilingual education, translation, language teaching for specific purposes, new technologies in language teaching, and testing and evaluation. It provides an academic platform for teachers, lecturers, and researchers to contribute innovative work in the field.
Qualidade microbiológica e caracterização da resistência antimicrobiana de bactérias isoladas de queijos Coalho comercializados em Vitória da Conquista-Bahia
Authors: Bomfim Adriele Pinheiro , Costa Daniel Bonfim , Silva Igor Matheus de Novais , Araújo Ivo  César Santos , Andrade Raíssa Aragão , Galvão Rebeca Soares , Cerqueira Vanessa Vieira , Reis Joice Neves , Santos Milena Soares dos
Published: February 2020

Neste estudo foram determinadas a qualidade higiênico-sanitária, a prevalência e a resistência antimicrobiana de patógenos isolados de 24 amostras de queijo Coalho comercializados em duas feiras livres do município de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. Foram realizadas análises físico-químicas e microbiológicas através de métodos convencionais interpretados conforme legislação vigente. Identificamos que 75% das amostras eram comercializadas em temperatura inadequada e que 100% apresentaram contagem para coliformes totais acima do limite aceitável.  Staphylococcus coagulase positiva e Escherichia coli foram isolados em 87,5% e 62,5% das amostras, respectivamente. Não foi detectada a presença de Listeria monocytogenes e Salmonella sp. Identificamos 51,1% de resistência a pelo menos um dos sete antimicrobianos testados para Staphylococcus coagulase positiva e 44,4% para pelo menos um dos 11 avaliados para E.coli. As análises realizadas evidenciaram uma precariedade higiênico-sanitária na produção e comercialização de queijo coalho nas feiras livres de Vitória da Conquista. Torna-se também uma preocupação, a presença de bactérias resistentes aos antimicrobianos nestes queijos. Deste modo, ressaltamos a importância do controle de qualidade na produção e comercialização destes produtos, assim como a necessidade das ações da vigilância sanitária para orientação aos manipuladores e produtores de queijo.
Correlation between Working Postures and The Complaints of Musculoskeletal Diseases of The Fishermen in Tanjung Village, Sumenep District
Authors: Daika Nefri
Published: February 2020

Introduction: The working activities of the fishermen in Tanjung Village are still considered as traditional works providing the works are done manually with non-ergonomic working postures, such as bending, standing, squatting, and legs bending. Accordingly, these postures trigger the complaints of musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs). Musculoskeletal diseases are diseases in the skeletal muscles, for example, pains, aches, pins and needles, and heat. Working as a fisherman means that one dedicates half of her/his time to catch fish mostly by using traditional boats and equipment. Thus, a lot of fishermen are discovered complaining about pains after completing their work. This research aims to distinguish the relationship among variables. Methods: This research is observational research that applies the cross-sectional design. The research samples as many as 56 fishermen are chosen by implementing the cluster random sampling technique. The data are obtained by completing measurements, interview, and observation by applying the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method and by distributing the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaires. Results: As many as 73.2% of the fishermen have a high risk of musculoskeletal diseases and 46.4% have been working in high-risk working postures. Conclusion: The working postures have a weak relationship (r=0.407) with the complaints of musculoskeletal diseases. Keywords: fishermen, complaints of musculoskeletal diseases, Nordic Body Map, Rapid Entire Body Assessment
The Implementation of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain as Occupational Accident Preventions at PT X
Authors: Radityo Bayu Adi
Published: February 2020

Introduction: The implementation of qualified sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain (5S) is a significant factor to prevent the occurrence of occupational accidents in companies with a high-risk level of occupational accidents, such as being exposed to falling objects or tripped with objects, especially in departments that handle goods or materials. This research aims to identify the enactment of 5S as occupational accidents preventions in the logistic department at PT. X. Metods: This research is descriptive-analytic research which describes the company policy regarding the employment of 5S and the characteristics of the workers in the logistic department at PT. X. Moreover, this research also intends to analyze the strength of the relationship between the workers’ characteristics based on the correlation coefficient value by using the cross-sectional approach. The data is in the form of secondary data obtained by using questionnaires and interview. Results: It has been noticed that there is a qualified policy regarding the implementation of 5R in the form of technical instructions and the SOP of the company that has been well-enacted. Majority of the workers in the logistic department at PT. X is between 15-30 years old with high school educational attainment and has been serving in the company for <6 years. It is also perceived that all workers in the logistic department have a good 5S understanding level and good attitudes toward the implementation of 5R. However, there is a difference in the direction of the relationship of the variables analyzed; one is a negative relationship while the other is a positive relationship. Conclusion: It can be affirmed that PT. X has implemented 5S in a good way, seen from the understanding level of the workers regarding 5S or the attitude of the workers in implementing 5S, particularly in the logistic department. This is also proven by the company policy on the enactment of 5S that has been well-carried out. Keywords: 5S implementation, logistic, occupational accidents
Factors Related to Behavior of Using Personal Protective Equipment on Filling Lithos Workers
Authors: Pangihutan Siregar Reymond Sahala
Published: February 2020

Introduction: Every workplace has risks and risks to the safety and health of workers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as the last control or last effort to control risk in workplace. Using personal protective equipment is influenced by a person's behavior which consists of three factors namely predisposing factors, enabling factors and driving factors. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors related to the behavior of using PPE on workers in the filling lithos process PT. Pertamina Lubricants Production Unit Gresik. Metods: This study was an observational analytic study, using a cross sectional research design. The research sample was 41 people, taken randomly using simple random sampling. Data collection includes age, education, years of service, knowledge, motivational attitudes of PPE availability, supervision and regulations regarding PPE. The data analysis used in this study is Spearman's correlation. Results: Showed that there was a relationship between age factors (p = 0.004) and the behavior of PPE use while other factors were knowledge (p = 0.338), motivation (p = 0.137), availability of PPE, regulations on PPE (p = 0.624) with no association behavior of using PPE. Most samples behave disobediently using PPE. Conclusion:Age has a relationship with my personal use of personal protective equipment and most of the workers behave disobedient using personal protective equipment.  Keywords: behavior, filling lithos workers, personal protective equipment
The effect of a combination of propolis extract and bovine bone graft on the quantity of fibroblasts, osteoblasts and osteoclasts in tooth extraction sockets
Authors: Lunardhi Louisa Christy , Kresnoadi Utari , Agustono Bambang
Published: February 2020

Background: Tooth extraction is a procedure frequently performed in the field of dentistry that can cause alveolar bone resorption during the healing process. Therefore, preservation of sockets is necessary to maintain alveolar bone which represents one of the important factors in the successful manufacture of dentures. A combination of propolis extract and bovine bone graft (BBG) can accelerate bone regeneration. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a combination of propolis extract and BBG on the quantity of fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts in the tooth extraction socket. Methods: 56 Cavia cobaya were divided into eight groups. The lower left incisor of each subject was extracted and induced with polyethylene glycol (PEG), propolis extract + PEG, BBG + PEG, combination of propolis extract + BBG + PEG at a concentration of 2% active substance. Experimental subjects were sacrificed on days 3 and 7. Histopathological examination with a microscope at 400x magnification was conducted to calculate the quantity of fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests. Results: The highest average quantity of fibroblasts and osteoblasts and the lowest average quantity of osteoclasts occurred in the group to which a combination of propolis extract and BBG had been administered on both days 3 and 7. According to the statistical analysis results, all the treatment groups recorded a significant difference in the quantity of fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts with a p value: 0.000 (p<0.05). Conclusion: A combination of propolis extract and BBG can increase the quantity of fibroblast and osteoblast cells, while reducing the number of osteoclast cells in tooth extraction sockets treated with 2% concentration of the active substance.
Hyperplasia of Wistar rat tongue mucosa due to exposure to cigarette side-stream smoke
Authors: Ayuningtyas Nurina Febriyanti , Mahardika Grahania Octaviono , Soebadi Bagus , Permadiati Adiastuti Endah , Winias Saka , Hendarti Hening Tuti , Zain Rosnah Binti
Published: February 2020

Background: Hyperplasia, a condition whereby an excessive number of cells are produced due to their uncontrolled division, represents a common symptom of carcinogenesis. Cancer is a physical manifestation of cell malignancy resulting from abnormal proliferation. Globally, oral cancer currently constitutes the sixth largest lethal form of the condition. The most common etiology of oral cancer is tobacco of which cigarettes are the most popular related product. The health risks associated with cigarette smoke not only affect active smokers but also individuals who ingest it passively. Sidestream smoke comes from the lighted end of  a burning tobacco product such as a cigarette, pipe or cigar and contains nicotine and many harmful cancer-causing chemicals. Inhaling sidestream smoke increases the risk of lung and other types of cancer. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand how sidestream cigarette smoke initiates precancerous changes, in this case hyperplasia, in the oral mucosa epithelium of Wistar rats. Methods: The subjects were divided into three groups, a 4-week treatment group (P1), an 8-week treatment group (P2), and a control group (K), each consisting of ten subjects. The subjects were exposed to a daily two-cigarette dose of smoke. The experiment used a post-test only control group design. All samples were sacrificed during the fourth and eighth weeks. Haematoxylin-eosin staining was performed on the tongues of the Wistar rats to establish the presence of hyperplasia. Data was analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test. Results: After the Wistar rats had been exposed to cigarette smoke, an increased degree of epithelial cell proliferation (hyperplasia) showed a significant difference with a p-value <0.05 during the eighth week. Conclusion: Exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke induces increased epithelial cell proliferation (hyperplasia) in Wistar rats.
The potency of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract to increase the viability of monocytes following exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis
Authors: Rahayu Yani Corvianindya , Indahyani Didin Erma , Pradipta Sheila Dian , Irmawati Anis
Published: February 2020

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease affecting the global population. In Indonesia, the prevalence of periodontal disease has reached 57.6% across all age groups. The bacterium considered as the orginator factor of periodontitis is Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Herbal ingredients are currently being promoted as a form of treatment because of the minimal side effects they induce. Andrographis paniculata Nees (ApN) extract produces pharmacological effects, including ones immunomodulatory in character, rendering possible its application as a preparation for treating periodontitis. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to prove the potency of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract in increasing the viability of monocytes following exposure to P. gingivalis. Methods: The sample was divided into four groups, namely; Control negative (C-): monocytes in the medium, not exposed to P. gingivalis; Control positive (C+): monocytes in the medium, exposed to P. gingivalis; Treatment I (AP25): monocytes with 25% ApN extract, exposed to P. gingivalis; Treatment II (AP50): monocytes with 50% ApN extract, exposed with P. gingivalis. The monocytes were exposed to 100 uL P. gingivalis for 4.5 hours and stained with trypan blue. Observations were conducted using an inverted microscope at 200x magnification. The percentage of viable monocytes was calculated based on the ratio of the number of the cells which absorbed trypan blue staining to that which did not. Data was tested using a one-way ANOVA followed by an LSD test. Results: There were significant differences between the treatment groups in the number of viable monocytes (p=0.001) they contained. Monocyte viability was higher in the 25% ApN extract group than that exposed to 50% P. gingivalis. Conclusion: Andrographis paniculata Nees extract demonstrates the potency to increase monocyte viability following exposure to P. gingivalis.
Molecular Basis of CYP19A1 Deficiency in a 46, XX Patient with R550W Mutation in POR: Expanding the PORD Phenotype
Authors: Parween Shaheena , Fernández-Cancio Mónica , Benito-Sanz Sara , Camats Núria , Velazquez Maria Natalia Rojas , López-Siguero Juan-Pedro , Udhane Sameer S. , Kagawa Norio , Flück Christa E. , Audì Laura , Pandey Amit V.
Published: February 2020

Context: Mutations in Cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase (POR) cause a form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). We are reporting a novel R550W mutation in POR identified in a 46, XX patient with signs of aromatase deficiency. Objective: Analysis of aromatase deficiency from R550W mutation in POR. Design, Setting, and Patient: Both the child and the mother had signs of virilization. Ultrasound revealed the presence of uterus and ovaries. No defects in CYP19A1 were found, but further analysis with a targeted Disorders of Sexual Development NGS panel (DSDSeq.V1, 111 genes) on a NextSeq (Illumina) platform in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, revealed compound heterozygous mutations c.73_74delCT/p.L25FfsTer93 and c.1648C>T/p.R550W in POR. WT and R550W POR were produced as recombinant proteins and tested with multiple cytochrome P450 enzymes at University Children’s Hospital, Bern, Switzerland. Main Outcome Measure and Results: R550W POR showed 41% of the WT activity in cytochrome c and 7.7% activity for reduction of MTT. Assays of CYP19A1 showed a severe loss of activity and CYP17A1, as well as CYP21A2 activities, were also lost by more than 95%. Loss of CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4 activities was observed for the R550W-POR. Predicted adverse effect on aromatase activity as well as a reduction in binding of NADPH was confirmed. Conclusions: Pathological effects due to POR R550W were identified, expanding the knowledge of molecular pathways associated with aromatase deficiency. Screening of the POR gene may provide a diagnosis in CAH without defects in genes for steroid metabolizing enzymes.