bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ROLE OF SERUM SODIUM LEVELS IN PREDICTING THE OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH DECOMPENSATED CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE
Authors: Kumar B. Kishore , Balasubramanyam B. , Prakash Reddy S. Surya , Giridhar N. , Manikumar P. Sardonyx
Published: November 2023

Background Recent studies have revealed that low sodium levels in serum were associated with increased complications and mortality
leading to addition of sodium in the MELD score. So we undertook this study in our tertiary hospital to study sodium levels in serum
in patients admitted with Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease and to establish its prognostic signicance. To study serum sodium Aims
levels in patients with Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease and nd out its usefulness in predicting prognosis and outcome. Materials and
Methods 100 patients with Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease were diagnosed and conrmed by Ultrasound(cirrhosis) were studied. A
thorough clinical examination, laboratory and radiological evaluation was performed. Results Out of 100 patients studied, 15 patients died . 85
patients were discharged. Out of 15 patients that died 10 deaths occurred in patients having sodium levels of less than 131, 4 deaths in patients
having serum sodium in between 131-135 while 1 death occured among patients having sodium levels of more than 135 meq/L. There is
signicant relation between hyponatremia and mortality in DCLD patients with signicant P value of <0.001. Conclusion Hyponatremia in
patients of Decompensated chronic liver disease is the most common electrolyte abnormality and is associated with higher frequency of
complications and higher mortality. Hyponatremia is an individual poor prognostic factor in patients of DCLD patients. When used along with
MELD, serum sodium levels help guide the patient selection tran splantation better than MELD alone.
ESTIMATION OF SERUM GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE LEVEL IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH MICROALBUMINURIA.
Authors: S Visvesvaran. , Dhanowar R. K. , Das Krishnanshu , Chamuah Ashim
Published: November 2023

Background: Diabetic nephropathy is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Microalbuminuria may be indicative of early
diabetic nephropathy. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (enzyme located on the plasma membranes) might be an early and sensitive marker of
oxidative stress. This study aims to nd the association of Gamma-glutamyl transferase and microalbuminuria in newly diagnosed Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: Hospital-based Observational Study was conducted from July 2020 to June 2021 on 80 newly diagnosed
Type 2 diabetes patients. Albuminuria was assessed using a urinary albumin creatinine ratio. Patients were evaluated for Serum Gamm glutamyl
transferase and microalbuminuria and other microvascular complications. Results Out of 80 patients, 42 patients had microalbuminuria and 38
patients had normoalbuminuria. The majority of the patients were of age group 45-60. This presence of microalbuminuria in patients with high
GGT was higher as compared to patients with normal GGT was statistically signicant (p<0.001). There was a signicant positive correlation
(r=0.65, p<0.001) between Microalbuminuria and GGT. There was also a signicant association between Gamma Glutamyl Transferase and other
microvascular complications of Diabetes. Conclusion: This study shows that interpretation of Gamma-glutamyl transferase may be a valuable
parameter in the evaluation of microalbuminuria and other microvascular complications in newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
SWOT AND TOWS ANALYSIS OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE SUPPLY CHAIN: A CASE STUDY OF A TERTIARY CARE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL IN NORTH INDIA
Authors: Suhaib Mahwish , Bhardwaj Nitin Dutt , Srivastava Pradeep , Jain Anmol , Kausar Shifa
Published: November 2023

In order to vaccinate people, proper supply chain management is an essential requirement. This research paper delves into the COVID-19 vaccine
supply chain model within a tertiary care government hospital in North India. Through an observational approach and checklist assessments, the
study aims to conduct a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. Additionally, a TOWS (Threats,
Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths) analysis will be carried out to formulate strategic recommendations for improving the vaccine supply chain
effectiveness. The analysis provides valuable insights into the management, challenges, and potential enhancements of the vaccine distribution
process.
PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF HER2NEU IN GASTRIC & GASTROESOPHAGEAL JUNCTION CARCINOMAS
Authors: Vijayalakshmi Pothala , Ravel Naveen , P.N. Sathiyamoorthy , Ramanan Arun , Chandralekha K. , K Meena , Dheeraj Chodavarapu , Rajan Teena
Published: November 2023

Background Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) has a predictive role in metastatic gastric and Gastroesophageal (GE) junction
tumours. The role of HER2 in Early and locally advanced gastric and GE junction tumours is not yet clear. This study aimed to evaluate the HER2
overexpression and its prognostic role in Gastric & GE junction carcinomas. Materials and methods: A total of 72 patients with Gastric and GE
junction tumours (Stage I to IV) were retrospectively analysed. Patient's Demographic data, tumour histopathological characteristics, survival
rates were assessed. The association between HER2 expression and patients clinicopathological features and survival rates were analysed by chisquare test and anova test. Results: Median age was 56years (Range:30-85). Majority of the patients in this study were males (M: F-2.7:1). Most
common site of involvement was antropylorus i.e., distal stomach (n=35;48.6%). Most cases presented in advanced stage- Stage IV (n=37;51.4%).
Her2neu overexpression was detected by IHC in 9 out of 72 (12.5%) patients. There was no signicant correlation between HER2 overexpression
and age, gender, performance status, tumour site, grade and stage. Out of 9 (12.5%) HER2 +ve patients,6(66.7%) patients were dead and 3(33.3%)
patients were alive. On median follow up duration of 6.8 months, Overall Survival rate was 41.7%(n=30) in this study HER2 is Conclusion:
important prognostic marker in gastric and GE junction Tumours. This study not demonstrated that HER2 as an independent prognostic marker in
gastric and GE junction Tumours.
A STUDY OF DYNAMIC SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION IN ADULTS
Authors: Bansod Atish N. , Praful Praful , M. Wankhede Abhijit , K. Jadhav Vaishnavpriya , M Kothari Kathan
Published: November 2023

Aims and Objective: This study assessed the clinical prole, aetiology, different ways of management and outcome of 92 cases of adults
presenting with small bowel obstruction at tertiary care centre. Prospecti Study Design: ve study Department of Place and Duration Of Study:
general surgery, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur ,Maharashtra, India between Oct 2014 to Nov 2016. Materials and
Methods: Data was collected on patients admitted with small bowel obstruction and selection was done after they were conrmed on clinical,
investigative or explorative ndings. Out of 114 cases, 92 cases (80.70%) were of sma Results: ll bowel obstruction, Male: Female ratio of 1: 1.04,
abdominal pain being commonest symptom. Hyperperistaltic sounds was commonest sign. X-ray abdomen showed positive ndings in 77.17%.
Adhesion formation was the commonest cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults in 52.17%. Resection and anastomosis was the most
common procedure performed in 36 cases (50%) while adhesiolysis was done in 22 cases (30.55%) Patients with no associated co- Conclusion:
morbidities and sepsis can undergo primary denitive procedures like resection and anastomosis, adhesiolysis and bassinis repair and anatomical
repair. Post-operative mortality is more in old age, late presentation, Koch's abdomen, gangrenous or ischemic bowel, associated septicaemia and
anastomotic leakage
CASE REPORT OF PRIMARY ETHAMBUTOL RESISTANCE IN A PATIENT WITH GENITOURINARY TUBERCULOSIS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Authors: Surong Vanessa Fiona , L Meshram Priti , Kalbande Gopal , Pujari Vishwanath , Hegde Rohit , Agale Smita
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Ethambutol is one of the First line Anti Tuberculosis Drugs used for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Drug resistance to Ethambutol
occurs due to point mutations in emb B gene which encodes for arabinosyl transferase enzyme involved in mycobacterial cell wall synthesis. The
First National Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance survey conducted by the Indian Government in collaboration with the World Health
Organization and the United States Agency for International Development from 2014 to 2016 showed that Ethambutol monoresistance is around
0.21%.1 Case: A 13-year-old 6th standard female student from Mumbai who presented with complaints of pain in abdomen on the left ank for
2months, fever for 1 month and loss of weight (non -documented). Her urine for routine examination revealed protein 1+, pus cells 100-200/hpf,
occasional RBC and bacteria +, urine culture revealed no growth. DTPArenogram Impression- left kidney is hydronephrotic, preserved cortical
function and GFR, minimal slow drainage upper 1/3rd part of kidney and no drainage from lower 2/3rd part of kidney. She had undergone a
Cystoscopy + left renal pelvis sampling + left RGP+ left DJ stenting under short GA and sample was sent for CBNAAT and serial AFB cultures.
Her CBNAAT detected a positive (very low) MTB DNA. After 2 months her MGIT culture came positive and it was revealed that she was resistant
to Ethambutol. Conclusion: All patients diagnosed with tuberculosis in any organ should undergo TB culture with Drug sensitivity testing to
understand the pattern of resistance to AKT drugs. This in turn will guide us to optimise treatment, improve outcome, decrease morbidity and
mortality of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis.
EVALUATION OF TUMOUR STROMA RATIO IN CORE BIOPSIES OF BREAST CARCINOMAAND ITS CORRELATION WITH HISTOLOGICALAND MOLECULAR PROFILE
Authors: Angel Evelyn , Sherin N. Binia , Mathew Sherin Susheel , K. Bhasy Sreeja. , Roselin Roselin , Kumar Dinesh , Nazar Anisha
Published: November 2023

Context: Tumour–stroma ratio (TSR) has proved to be a strong prognostic factor for survival in primary colorectal tumors . It has also been
validated for breast cancer, showing that a high stromal content has a relatively worse prognosis compared to the low stroma group.The TSR has
shown to be a strong independent prognostic parameter with regard to the overall survival for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)
negative tumors.Tumour stroma ratio is an easy and reproducible biomarker, which can be included into routine pathological diagnostics. Aim:
This study aims at studying the histological and molecular prole in breast carcinoma and its correlation with low and high tumour stroma ratio in
Trucut biopsies. Setting and Design: This retrospective study was carried out in the Department of Pathology, Sree Mookambika Institute of
Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods : In this study 30 Trucut biopsies of invasive breast carcinoma were retrieved from the archives and
their morphology for histological type, grade (Modied Bloom- Richardson) and tumour stroma ratio were analysed. The ER, PR, HER2/neu
status and the molecular subtypes according to the St. Gallen 2013 criteria for the cases were assessed. Results: There was no statistically
signicant difference in proportion of cases belonging to histological grade II or III between high TSR and low TSR biopsies at a χ2 value of 1.094
(p >0.05). When molecular subtypes were studied, there was no statistically signicance in proportion of cases belonging to high TSR or low TSR
(χ2 0.871, p>0.05). Similarly, no difference was observed between Triple negative status and high or low TSR (χ2 1.67, p>0.05) or with Her2
enriched status and high/ low TSR (Fisher's exact test, p>0.05). However, there was a higher proportion of Luminal B positive cases among high
TSR biopsies when compared to low TSR specimens and this was statistically signicant at a χ2 value of 4.739 (p value 0.029). Conclusion :
Tumor-stroma ratio is an independent prognostic parameter that can be evaluated quite easily in all molecular subtypes of all breast cancers and can
be used to guide decisions on adjuvant systemic therapy for Luminal B breast cancer. The integration of this parameter requires a homogenization
of the techniques and prospective validation.
COMPARISON OF OUTCOMES WITH HYPOFRACTIONATED PALLIATIVE RADIOTHERAPY 'CHRISTIE REGIMEN' VERSUS STANDARD PALLIATIVE RADIATION IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA- PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: S B Meenakshi , M Aathirai , Mary Nithiya Antoinette , Kumar. A Anand Praveen
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to compare the efcacy and toxicity prole of patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell
Carcinoma (HNSCC) without curative treatment options treated with Hypo fractionated palliative radiotherapy 'Christie Regimen' versus
Standard Palliative radiation. Methodology: This was double arm prospective study with 60 patients with biopsy proven stage IV inoperable
HNSCC. 30 patients each was taken for arm Aand B. All patients were treated on a telecobalt machine. ARM A(control arm) was given 300 cGy /10
# / 30 Gy / 2 weeks and ARM B (study arm) was given 312.5 cGy / 16 # /50 Gy /3.1 weeks. Response to the therapy was assessed six weeks after the
completion of treatment using RECISTcriteria. Results:The mean age of the study participants among the study and control arm was 65 ± 6.18 and
59 ± 6.23 respectively. Complete response was seen among 40% and 30% of the patients in study and control arm respectively. Static response was
higher among the control arm (16.7%) than the study arm (3.3%). Acute toxicities for both Study and Control arm are not statistically signicant.
After 6 months follow up, 3 and 5 participants in the study and control arm group died. Quality of Life are also improved in Study arm but not
statically signicant. Conclusion: Comparing the standard palliative RTschedule with Christie regimen, the present study showed some improved
response rates and improved Quality of life in Christie regimen with manageable toxicities.
A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF REVASCULARIZATION IN NON-VITAL IMMATURE ANTERIOR TEETH WITH AND WITHOUT PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: AN IN-VIVO STUDY
Authors: Jameel Sumbul , Yunus Khan Saima , Iftekhar Huma , Jindal M.K.
Published: November 2023

Trauma to the young permanent teeth leads to necrosis, open apices and blunderbuss canals. These tooth are very challenging to treat and maintain
in the oral cavity for a longer period of time. Revascularization is the method of choice for these teeth. Our aim was to study two different methods
of revascularization with platelet-rich brin (PRF) and with blood clot (BCR) and compare their efcacy both clinically and radiographically in
pediatric dental patients. 44 patients with immature necrotic anterior teeth without periapical radiolucency equally divided into two groups were
included. The cases were followed up at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months of intervals. Clinically, all cases were asymptomatic of signs and symptoms.
Radiographically, insignicant difference was seen in terms dentinal wall thickness, apical closure and root lengthening between the groups.
Signicant difference was found between the groups in terms of pulp sensibility with Electric Pulp Test (EPT). It was concluded that
revascularization done either by using platelet- rich brin or by blood clot gave about similar results in terms of clinical and radiographic success.
AGGRESSIVE CENTRAL GIANT CELL GRANULOMA OF MAXILLA: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Bhadra Rangeet , Ram Hari , Yadav Heena , Guma Kipa
Published: November 2023

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a non-odontogenic, osteolytic lesion of unknown etiology. It affects the craniofacial region. The
commonly affected age group is below 30 years, with female predilection. Histologically it is characterized by an abundance multinucleated giant
cells within a sea of spindle-shaped mesenchymal stromal cells, scattered throughout the bro-vascular connective tissue stroma containing areas
of haemorrhage and hemosiderin deposits. A case of a large destructive CGCG in a child involving the entire right maxilla and the lateral wall of
nasal cavity causing gross facial asymmetry is presented. It was treated by surgical excision of the entire lesion while preserving the right orbital
oor. This was followed by placement of a medicated gauze pack dressing to hasten wound healing and bone formation .Following surgical
intervention, the facial aesthetics and oral intake of the child was signicantly improved giving a better quality of life
Enhancing Preschoolers’ Online Learning through Digital Storybooks in Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Yusli Nur Amalina Nasibah Haji , Zainal Zuriyatini
Published: November 2023

In this 21st century, a digital storybook is one of the innovative educational strategies that may be used for online learning to engage preschool children in deep and meaningful learning. Research examining the use of digital storybooks for online learning found that it had a beneficial impact on preschool children’s learning attitudes. This research also looks at the level of learning engagement when the digital storybook is utilised for online learning. In addition, this research will investigate the challenges of employing a digital storybook for preschool children's online learning. This study used a qualitative research method to acquire the essential data for the research aims. Only four preschool children aged between 5 and 6 were chosen as research participants throughout two research cycles. The results indicated that employing a digital storybook for preschool children's online learning has changed their views toward learning, making it more enjoyable. This is because the digital storybook includes animation and sound. Furthermore, the study revealed that preschool children were more focused and attentive in their learning, allowing them to answer the questions about the lesson's content in the digital storybook without any assistance. Other than that, this research also revealed the difficulties when utilising digital storybooks for preschool children's online learning. Overall, the research has given insight into the use of digital storybooks for preschool children in Brunei Darussalam during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Correlation of Total Cholesterol Levels with Fasting Blood Sugar in Adolescents
Authors: Polii Hedison , Pangkahila Erwin Adams , Assa Youla A.
Published: November 2023

Nowadays, teenagers have a habit of eating ready-to-eat food or drinks such as fast food and instant food which can be a problem for health [1]. The state of insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome and type 2 DM can cause lipid metabolism disorders such as increased blood cholesterol levels [2]. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between total cholesterol and fasting blood sugar levels in adolescents. This study was conducted in the form of an analytic survey with a cross-sectional study design. Data were processed using the SPSS program. The study population was all students of SMAN 1 Amurang, South Minahasa Regency, samples were taken by total sampling. From 87 samples, the minimum total cholesterol level was 125 mg/dL and the maximum cholesterol level was 143 mg/dL. The average total cholesterol level was 185.97 mg/dL. The average fasting blood sugar level is 92.60 mg/dL. Based on the results of the Pearson correlation test, the correlation coefficient (R = 0.210) was obtained with a significance of 0.051 for the correlation between total cholesterol levels and fasting blood sugar levels. These results show that there is no statistically significant relationship between total cholesterol levels and fasting blood sugar. It can be concluded that there is no relationship between total cholesterol levels and fasting blood sugar levels in adolescents in Amurang, South Minahasa Regency.
Design of 16 Bit RISC Processor and Implementation using MIPS Technique
Authors: R Rakesh C , S Chetan , Baligar J S
Published: November 2023

This research paper presents design & simulation of a high performance five stage pipelined 8 bit or 16-bit Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Stages (MIPS), which is a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) architecture based processor. The purpose of RISC microprocessor is to execute a minuscule batch of instructions, with the intention of proliferating the celerity of the processor. This processor was designed with 5 phases of pipeline in particular Instruction Fetch (IF), Instruction Decode & Register Fetch (ID), Execution & Address Calculation (EX), Memory Access (MEM) and Write Back (WB) modules. The designing process was done using a myriad of modules which are the ALU, Control Unit, Program Counter, MUX, Instruction Memory, Data Memory, CPU, Register File, and Sign Extension. The Proposed design is developed by Verilog HDL and Simulated by Modelsim 6.4 c and Synthesized by Xilinx tool and proposed system implemented in FPGA Spartan 3 XC3S 200 TQ-144.
Diabetes Diagnosis using Machine Learning
Authors: N Sadhasivam , J Harish , M Bharanidharan
Published: November 2023

This abstract presents a study on utilizing the Gradient Boosting algorithm for diabetes diagnosis. The objective is to develop a reliable and effective model that uses patient data, to detect the presence of diabetes. For training and testing, a dataset made up of clinical parameters like age, body mass index, blood pressure, and glucose levels are used. The Gradient Boosting algorithm is implemented and optimized to achieve optimal predictive performance. The model's accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score are evaluated to assess its effectiveness. The results of this study indicate that the Gradient Boosting algorithm's effectiveness in correctly identifying diabetes and highlight its potential as a trustworthy tool for clinical diagnosis. In order to improve the model's performance and expand its application in real-world healthcare settings, future study can concentrate on adjusting its parameters and investigating new characteristics.
Satisfaction of Customers with Digital Marketing Services
Authors: K. Baranidharan  , T. Suganya
Published: November 2023

Customer satisfaction management is a frequently used approach for managing a company's relationships with customers, clients, and sales prospects. It entails utilizing technology to organize, automate, and synchronize company operations, primarily those related to sales, but also those related to marketing, customer care, and technical support. The overarching aims are to locate, attract, and keep new clients while nurturing and retaining those the organization already has; convince former clients to return; and minimize marketing and client service expenditures. Customer satisfaction refers to a company-wide business strategy that includes customer-service and other divisions. This research's major goal is to perform a statistical analysis on customer satisfaction with digital marketing services of sign ware technology. The research may be carried out by soliciting consumer input and comparing the outcomes to the predicted results. By studying and comparing the perception of the customers of sign ware an effective relationship with the customers is observed.
Analysis of the Consequences of Job-Pressure Among Skilled Workers on Performance Standards in the Building Industry in South-Eastern Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Building, Abia State University, Uturu,Nigeria., Madukwe, Richard E , Umunakwe, Henry C ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria.
Published: November 2023

This research was conducted to identify pressing influences among skilled workers in the building industry in South-eastern Nigeria. This is because not much is known about job pressure among skilled workers in the building industry in the sampled areas to date. The investigation involved the administration of a questionnaire to about 108 skilled workers including architects, builders, town planners and quantity surveyors randomly selected from 60 uncompleted building projects in Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu States, Nigeria. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and findings show that the prime sources of pressure were high volume of tasks, uncomfortable site offices, lack of feedback on previous and uncompleted building projects and variations in the scope of work in uncompleted building projects in the selected states. This study recommended taking job responsibilities that one has adequate capacity to handle, establishing realistic budgets and time frames for project delivery, providing spatially adequate, visually and thermally comfortable site offices, adopting appropriate job construction practices, and educating skilled workers on pressure management will reduce the incidence of pressure among skilled workers in the study area. Keywords: Job pressure, building industry, skilled workers, job seekers, south-east, Nigeria
Tanslation Method and Translation Technique on the Website of Indonesia.go.id
Authors: MAJID TUZHARA RAMADHANTY , Ashari Erwin , Shalehoddin Shalehoddin
Published: November 2023

Translation methods and translation techniques are needed to be able to translate a text well. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the types of translation methods and translation techniques available on the Indonesia.go.id website. To be able to conduct this research, a qualitative approach was used with a descriptive research design. The data in this study consisted of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences taken from the Indonesian and English versions of the text on the website Indonesia.go.id. Based on the analysis conducted, a total of 101 data of translation methods were found in the form of sentences, and 476 data of translation techniques in the form of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Of the 8 types of translation methods, 7 of them are found in this text including free translation, literal translation, communicative translation, semantic translation, adaptation, idiomatic translation, and word-for-word methods, and as many as 13 of 18 translation techniques are found including transposition techniques, literal, reduction translation technique, borrowing translation technique, established equivalent translation technique, calque technique, amplification, linguistic compression, discursive creation, modulation technique, linguistic amplification, adaptation, generalization. The most widely used translation method in this text is free translation, while transposition is the most widely used translation technique.
The Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Learning on Reading Skills at SMAN I Lembang: Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Cahya Michelle Grace Stephanie , Katemba Caroline Victorine
Published: November 2023

A curriculum is one of the learning instruments that educational institutions must be completed. Indonesian educational system has its new curriculum called  Kurikulum Merdeka aims to respond the challenges of education, which in its realization must support skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and innovation, as well as communication and collaboration skills for students. Inquiry-Based Learning is one of the methods that help students to think critically, innovative, and creatively. The method used in this research is a quantitative method using an experimental design with a control and experimental group and a pre-test and post-test design. It used a purposive sampling technique to determine the samples that involved 68 students: 34 students in the experimental class and 34 students in the control class. The data were gained through tests. Then, the data were analyzed through SPSS 21. The significant findings of the recent study were the roles of IBL is to improve the reading skills of tenth-grade students at SMAN 1 Lembang.
Investigating EFL Teachers’ Perceptions Towards Professional Engagement
Authors: Nida Inka Lutfiatun , Ningsih Sri Kusuma
Published: November 2023

Teacher professional engagement is essential in driving success in education, both in student and teacher personal development. This study aims to determine EFL teachers' perceptions of professional engagement in terms of commitment to the profession, devotion to the profession and dedication to students. The data was collected from 107 EFL teachers. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach. The Teacher Professional Engagement Scale Questionnaire (TPES) was used to collect the data. The results of this study, it was found that the subscale of teachers' commitment to their profession obtained the highest results with 94.4% strongly agree. This study also helpful for showing how much teachers' professional engagement level is in their work.
A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF ADVERTISING DISCOURSE: A CASE STUDY OF COKE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT
Authors: Yuni Br.Sinulingga Desi Rahma
Published: November 2023

This study attempts to examine the many linguistic idioms employed in English-language commercial and coke advertisements on the internet. By gathering five coke advertisements from the internet and using them as documentation, this research employed a qualitative descriptive methodology. Data condensing, data visualization, and conclusion/verification drawing are some of the data analysis techniques employed. As a result of this research, the researcher discovered three language styles used in analyzing the data: comparison, problem solution, hard sell, soft sell, lecture and drama, straightforward style, demonstration, and slice of life. The researchers also discovered three language styles used in coke product advertisements comparison, problem solution, hard sell.
The Effect of EFL Teachers’ Participation in Professional Development Program on The Change of Their Teaching Behaviour
Authors: Ningsih Sri Kusuma
Published: November 2023

Professional Development Program (PDP) is essential for effective education, especially for teachers. Teachers' participation in PDP can improve their skills in many aspects, such as instructional strategy practice, performance, and teaching behaviour. This study aimed to determine whether or not there is a significant effect of EFL teachers' participation in PDP on their teaching behaviour. There were 101 EFL teachers who were involved in the study. The data were collected by using Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) questionnaire from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This study showed that there is a significant effect of PDP on EFL teachers' teaching behaviour.
Translating Text of Cultural Terms in Mangupa A Mandailing Formal Traditional Marriage Counseling Ceremony
Authors: Hasibuan Zainuddin Zainuddin
Published: November 2023

Mandailing is a region in North Sumatra one of province in Indonesia that has and preserves traditional culture. One of the specific aspects of traditional Mandailing culture is process of marriage. Mangupa as the final or Mandailing final marriage ceremony is a very interesting ceremony.  It  is delivered verbally and by using various kinds of objects as symbols which is realized in a relatively long text and uses many cultural words and expressions that require certain translation strategies and techniques. Objective of the research is to find out translation techniques  which are used by the translator in transalting cultural terms of Mangupa into English and to explain how the quality of translation in transalting cultural terms of Mangupa into English. This research uses qualitative method which applies descriptive approach to assess data with documents and key informants as source of data. Research findings identifies that translation techniques used by the translator in transalting cultural terms of Mangupa into English consists of three technique. They are 11 data are single translation technique (18.64%), 36 data are couplet translation technique (61.01%), and 12 data are triplet translation technique (20.03%). The researcher analyzed 59 data of cultural terms which is found in the text Mangupa a formal traditional ceremony in Mandailing. The text Mangupa consists of 22 paragraphs and 37 in the form of  verses. The quality of translation shows that The accurate translation consists of 42 data (71.18%) and less accurate translation is 17 data (28.18%). The acceptable translation is 47 data (79.66%)  and less acceptable is 12 data (20.33%). The high readability translation is 30 data (50.84%) while medium readability translation is consist of 29 data (49.15%). It is identified that the quality of translation is accurate, acceptable and has a high degree of readability. It means that the quality of translation is very good.
Student’s Difficulties in Using Transition Signals in Writing Descriptive Paragraph of The Second Year Students of SMP Gajah Mada Medan
Authors: Rajagukguk Rosdiana
Published: November 2023

This study attempt to discuss student’s difficulties use transition signals when writing descriptive paragraph of SMP Gajah Mada Medan sophomores. The subject of the research is to know the types of transition signals that are difficult for the students to use in writing descriptive paragraphs. The researcher wants to discover the dominant types of transitional signs that are difficult for students to use when writing descriptive paragraphs. The population for the research was 18 second-years SMP Gajah Mada Medan students. The study used descriptive qualitative research. The result of the research showed that there were four types of students’ difficulties in using transition cues when writing descriptive paragraphs, namely: additional idea, opposite idea or contrast, example and cause effect. The dominant type of transition signals that are difficult for students to use when writing descriptive paragraphs was cause and effect with 9 cases (33,3%). This thesis is suggested to students and teachers of the English department as a source of valuable knowledge and information on students’ difficulties in using transition signals.
PERAN MODUL NUSANTARA TERHADAP ADAPTASI CULTURE SHOCK MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS HKBP NOMMENSEN
Authors: Simbolon Lamtiur Verawaty , Gulo Puspa Realita , Gowasa Morianus , Sitorus Parlindungan , Nainggolan Juliper
Published: November 2023

Pendidikan di Indonesia terus melakukan Inovasi. Salah satunya adalah penerapan Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) di Universitas negeri maupun swasta pada tahun 2021(Abna et al. 2022). Universitas HKBP Nommensen (UHN) merupakan salah satu Universitas Swasta di Sumatera Utara, UHN juga ikut menerapkan Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka, salah satu kegiatannya yaitu Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka Batch 2 (PMM 2) dimana sebanyak 348 mahasiswa Lolos dan 231 diantaranya ditempatkan di pulau Jawa. Penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan gambarkan.  Culture shock yang dialami mahasiswa UHN selama mengikuti pertukaran mahasiswa merdeka khususnya di Pulau Jawa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode fenomenologi, naratif dan dokumentasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini seluruh mahasiswa PMM Outbond Universitas HKBP Nommensen dengan kampus tujuan berada di pulau Jawa yaitu sebanyak 231. Sedangkan sampel terdiri atas 3 orang mahasiswa dengan kampus tujuan; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman dan Universitas Diponegoro. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mata kuliah Modul Nusantara memiliki peran dalam adaptasi culture shock Mahasiswa Universitas HKBP Nommensen, yang meliputi adaptasi makanan, tata krama, bahasa, kebiasaan dan adat-istiadat di pulau Jawa.
KELAYAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF BERBASIS POWERPOINT PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Lamote Hasrin
Published: November 2023

Pengembangan media pembelajaran interaktif dimaksudkan untuk memberikan kemudahan bagi guru dan peserta didik dalam proses kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui layak tidaknya media pembelajaran interaktif pada mata pelajaran matematika berbasis powerpoint. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Instrumen penilaian dalam bentuk angket meliputi tiga aspek, yaitu (1) penilaian kelayakan oleh ahli media, (2) penilaian kelayakan oleh ahli materi, dan (3) penilaian kepraktisan oleh guru dan siswa. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa multimedia interaktif tersebut dinyatakan sangat layak, hal ini bisa dilihat dari rata-rata persentase skor yang diberikan oleh para ahli media yaitu sebesar 96,67% dan para ahli materi memberikan rata-rata persentase skor 91,44%. Media pembelajaran multimedia interaktif yang dikembangkan juga dinyatakan sangat praktis, hal ini diperoleh berdasarkan skor nilai dari guru matematika yaitu 84% dan juga skor nilai yang diberikan oleh siswa sebesar 92% ketika memberikan penilaian tentang kepraktisan media tersebut. Sehingga media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan tersebut dapat dikatakan layak digunakan untuk proses pembelajaran matematika selanjutnya.
IMPLEMENTASI HASIL PEMBELAJARAN DAN PERANANNYA DALAM INTERAKSI GENERASI DIGITAL NATIVE DI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Purba Anita
Published: November 2023

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh implementasi hasil pembelajaran terhadap interaksi digital native di media sosial. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap mahasiswa Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) Universitas Simalungun. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 59 responden. Dalam penelitian ini, penarikan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer. Data diperoleh dari kuesioner yang disebarkan secara online melalui Google Form. Metode analisis data menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier sederhana. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa implementasi hasil pembelajaran berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap interaksi digital native di media sosial. Hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa implementasi hasil pembelajaran memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam membentuk perilaku digital native saat berinteraksi di media sosial.
Gender Language Differences Founded in RANS Entertainment Podcast
Authors: Asya Shafira , Fanisa Naza , Clarissa Cindy , Rangkuti Rahmadsyah
Published: November 2023

This research mainly to identify language contrast used by male and female on Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina podcast video in RANS entertainment youtube channel. The theory used in this research is the differences between male and female language use in the form of six contrasts by Deborah Tannen (1990). The research method used is qualitative method. The results showed that the way of male speaking, the writers get 7 status, 1 independency, 2 advice, 1 information, 1 orders, and 9 conflict. On the other hand, for the way of female speaking, the writers get 1 support, 1 understanding, 4 feelings, 1 proposal, and 3 compromise. The writers didn’t get intimacy from female in this podcast video between Raffi and Nagita.
KINERJA GURU SMK NEGERI 1 NANGA PINOH DALAM PENCAPAIAN VISI DAN MISI
Authors: Fazarudin Fazarudin , Indrasari Halida
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui perumusan visi dan misi serta kinerja guru dalam pencapaian visi dan misi sekolah di SMK Negeri 1 Nanga Pinoh. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian adalah guru-guru di SMK Negeri 1 Nanga Pinoh. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis interaktif dengan proses pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Perumusan kebijakan visi dan misi SMK Negeri 1 Nanga Pinoh dilaksanakan secara musyawarah antara kepala sekolah, guru-guru dan tendik. Kepala sekolah mengkomunikasikan visi dan misi sekolah kepada guru melalui rapat yang dilakukan sekolah; (2) Implementasi visi dan misi dalam kinerja guru pada aspek kompetensi pedagogik dan profesional dilaksanakan dengan baik.
ANALISIS STRATEGI HARGA DALAM MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS PENGGUNA JASA SERVICE MOTOR HONDA PADA AHASS PT. KENCANA MULIA ABADI GUNUNGSITOLI
Authors: Baeha Susi Lestari
Published: November 2023

Jasa service kendaraan memiliki peran penting dalam perawatan kendaraan bermotor, salah satu merek kendaraan yang terkenal dengan kualitas dan kehandalannya adalah Honda. Honda telah menciptakan merek resmi AHASS (Astra Honda Authorized Service Station). AHASS merupakan jaringan bengkel resmi yang disediakan oleh Astra Honda Motor (AHM) di Indonesia. Tujuan dalam penelitian ialah menganalisis strategi harga terhadaap loyalitas pengguna jasa service motor Honda yang diterapkan oleh AHASS PT. Kencana Mulia Abadi Gunungsitoli. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode wawancara serta menggunakan data primer dan sekunder yang dianalisis secara langsung menjadi hasil penelitian yang baru mengenai hubungan strategi harga terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Hasil dan Pembahasan menunjukkan. Kebutuhan dan tuntutan pelanggan Gunungsitoli akan sarana transportasi yang andal telah menciptakan peluang besar bagi AHASS PT.Kencana Mulia Abadi Gunungsitoli untuk melakukan penetrasi pasar dan menjadi penggerak pertama dalam industri manufaktur sepeda motor yang menawarkan produk buatan Jepang yang sebenarnya. Maka dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan strategi harga berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap loyalitas pelanggan AHASS PT. Kencana Mulia Abadi Gunungsitoli.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DEMONSTRATION UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA KOMPETENSI DASAR MENERAPKAN PROSEDUR MENGGAMBAR ANGGKA, HURUF DAN ETIKET PADA GAMBAR TEKNIK DI SMK NEGERI 1 SITOLU ORI TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023
Authors: Zega Ferianus
Published: November 2023

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran Demonstration belum optimal diterapkan pada Kompetensi Dasar Menerapkan Prosedur Menggambar Angka,Huruf Dan Etiket Pada Gambar Teknik dan hasil belajar siswa hanya sebatas mencapai KKM yaitu 70.Tujuan penelitian:(1)Untuk mendeskripsikan proses pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Demonstration pada Kompetensi Dasar Menerapkan Prosedur Menggambar Angka,Huruf dan Etiket Pada Gambar Teknik di SMK Negeri 1Sitolu Ori Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023, dan (2) Untuk mengetahui Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada Kompetensi Kompetensi Dasar Menerapkan Prosedur Menggambar Angka,Huruf dan Etiket Pada Gambar Teknik di SMK Negeri 1Sitolu Ori Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023.Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMK Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas X-DPIB yang berjumlah 12 orang.Instrumen dalam penelitian ini yaitu lembar pengamatan proses pembelajaran (responden guru), lembar pengamatan keaktifan siswa, dokumentasi foto, dan tes kegiatan praktek siswa.Hasil penelitian: (1) Pada siklus I (Pertama) rata-rata persentase pengamatan dalam proses pembelajaran (responden guru) yaitu 55,55%, rata-rata persentase pengamatan keaktifan siswa yaitu 48,95%, rata-rata hitung hasil belajar yaitu 60 dengan persentase ketuntasan siswa 25% dan hasil ini belum mencapai target yang telah ditetapkan yaitu 70. (2) Sedangkan pada siklus II (dua) rata-rata persentase pengamatan dalam proses pembelajaran (responden guru) yaitu 83,33%, rata-rata persentase pengamatan keaktifan siswa yaitu 81,23%, rata-rata hitung hasil belajar siswa yaitu 85,20 yang dikategorikan baik dengan persentase ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa 100% dan telah mencapai target yang ditetapkan yaitu 70.Dari temuan penelitian di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran Demonstration pada mata pelajaran Gambar Teknik Kompetensi Kompetensi Dasar Menerapkan Prosedur Menggambar Angka, Huruf dan etiket Pada Gambar Teknik dan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di SMK Negeri 1 Sitolu Ori.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL BERBASIS INKUIRI PADA MATA PELAJARAN GAMBAR TEKNIK
Authors: Hulu Ofanieli
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelayakan, kepraktisan dan keefektifan modul berbasis inkuiri pada mata pelajaran gambar teknik. Sehingga layak, praktis, dan efektif. Model pengembangan yang digunakan adalah model 4D yang terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu tahap pendefinisian (Define), tahap perancang (Design), tahap pengembangan (Develop), dan tahap penyebaran (Disseminate). Modul Gambar Teknik yang dikembangkan melalui tahap uji validasi oleh tiga validator (ahli materi, ahli bahasa, dan ahli desain), uji perorangan, uji kelompok kecil, dan uji lapangan yang dilakukan di kelas X DPIB SMK Negeri 1 Mandrehe Barat telah teruji layak oleh validator ahli materi. Pada validasi ahli materi di Validasi oleh dua validator yang pertama validasi ahli materi oleh Dosen Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan pada revisi II 100%, yang kedua validasi ahli materi oleh Guru Mata Pelajaran Pada revisi I 92%, validator ahli bahasa pada revisi II 100%, dan validator ahli media pada revisi II 100%. Kepraktisan modul pada uji perorangan sebesar 92%, uji kelompok kecil sebesar 94% dan uji coba lapangan 96% dengan kategori sangat praktis. Efektifitas modul juga telah teruji sangat efektif dengan persentase ketutasan klasikal mencapai 82%.
PENGEMBANGAN ASESMEN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MAHASISWA PADA MATERI ANALISIS DAMPAK-DAMPAK GLOBALISASI
Authors: Purba Jon Roi , Siagian Asister , Silalahi Dumaris
Published: November 2023

The aim of this development research is to develop an assessment of student's creative thinking skills on material analyzing the impacts of globalization. The assessment consists of a number of essay questions about students' creative thinking skills with indicators such as the ability to think fluently (fluency), think flexibly (flexibility), think originality (originality), and think elaboration (elaboration). The type of research is development with a 4D model which consists of 4 stages, namely define, design, develop and disseminate. The test subjects were 40 elementary school teacher education study program students in Pematangsiantar. The assessment of creative thinking skills involves experts, including creative thinking experts, learning experts, and social science content experts (criticizing the depth and correctness of the material). Experts validate the content, assess the product and student response questionnaires. The results of this research are assessments that have been validated and received advice from experts as validators, revised and tested again until calculated using CVR and CVI calculations, thus the validity results of students' creative thinking skills questions are declared valid and can be used as an assessment of thinking skills. creative in material analyzing the impacts of globalization
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS KARYA TULIS ILMIAH SKRIPSI MELALUI WORKSHOP DAN COACHING
Authors: Dewi Nurmalia , Hendra Hendra , Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas karya ilmiah skripsi mahasiswa prodi PPKn Universitas Jambi. Berdasarkan observasi awal yang dilakukan oleh penulis kepada ketua program studi PPKn perlu diadakan peningkatan dalam penulisan skripsi kepada mahasiswa. Kegiatan penelitian dilakukan dengan tiga tahap, yakni perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Kesimpulan yang didapatkan ialah melalui kegiatan workshop dan coaching mahasiswa sudah bisa menghasilkan proposal penelitian yang memenuhi ketentuan penulisan skripsi dari Universitas Jambi. ABSTRACTThis research aims to improve the quality of thesis scientific work of Jambi University PPKn study program students. Based on initial observations made by the author to the head of the PPKn study program, there needs to be improvement in thesis writing for students. Research activities were carried out in three stages, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. Data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The conclusion obtained is that through workshops and coaching activities, students can produce research proposals that meet the thesis writing requirements of Jambi University.