bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Metode Pembelajaran PKN SD Al-Wasliyah 11 Amplas
Authors: Nasution Abdulgani Jamora , Ritonga Adelia Priscila , Sagala Devi Intan Sari , Hasanah Sa’idatul
Published: March 2023

The background of this research is the efforts of researchers to describe the implementation of the PPKN learning method at SD al-washliyah 11 Amplas. The learning method is a component of education that is very influential on the success of teachers in achieving educational goals. The use of one type of method tends to produce teaching and learning activities that are boring for students, the learning process will feel stiff and students are less enthusiastic about learning. The teacher has implemented lecture and example non-example learning methods but these methods are still considered lacking and very boring for students. The purpose of this research was carried out at SD al-Washliyah 11 Amplas to find out the implementation of PPKN learning methods and innovative learning methods suggested by teachers and school principals. This type of research uses qualitative research methods to determine how to find, collect, process and analyze the research data. The conclusion from the results of the PPKN learning method research, with the innovation of the CTL learning method students become more active in learning. It is hoped that this research will become information material and input for teaching and learning activities in schools, especially at Al-Washliyah 11 Amplas Elementary School, especially in giving encouragement to students to always increase their interest in learning to achieve more adequately.

 Keywords: Learning Methods, CTL, Lectures, example non example.
Penguatan Moral Melalui Pembelajaran PPKN di MIS Al-Afkari Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Nasution Abdulgani Jamora , Ziliwu Siskawati , Akhiriani Wildani , Waina Almi
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted to discuss moral strengthening through Civics learning at MIS Al-Afkari, Deli Serdang Regency. School is an institution that educates students through teacher supervision. With moral strengthening through Civics learning in elementary schools, it is hoped that it will be able to shape the character of students in accordance with moral values ​​to become good, intelligent, skilled, and responsible citizens. The method used for this paper is descriptive qualitative. The results obtained from this research with the formation of the character of students and the attachment of moral values ​​to students are expected to be able to overcome the problems they face. And with this moral strengthening, so that the learning process can run effectively and efficiently, and can create citizens who love the Motherland and can play a role in building the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Keywords : Morals, Moral Education, Subjects Ppkn
Strategi Pemasaran Pendidikan Berbasis Media Sosial di SDN 060816 Medan
Authors: Meha Yusnia , Anisah Anisah , Ulfiyah Nabilah , Permadi Siddiq , Wahid, Tulus Abdul , Naibaho Mia Audina , Fauziah Aidatul
Published: March 2023

The obligation of educational institutions is not only to make various efforts such as the use of information and communication technology, procurement of educational facilities and infrastructure, quality improvement or so on. , so that what is needed by educational institutions is in accordance with what is currently desired by the community, so as to produce satisfaction with each other. Because without being marketed or communicated, it will be useless and left behind which leads to the death of the educational institution that loses to educational institutions others, who are more ready to compete and act quickly in winning hearts and becoming the community's favorite school. carried out at SDN 060816, which is on Jalan Sutrisno, Medan District, Medan City Area. It was carried out for 1 day. The research approach used was qualitative research, with descriptive methods. This study used observation, interview and documentation techniques in the data collection process. The results of observations and interviews showed that the social media-based education marketing strategy at SDN 060816, educational institutions are very eager to market their school in order to make their school a school that is widely known by the public. So that people are interested in sending their children to the school.

Keywords: Educational marketing strategy, Social media.
Pendekatan Pembelajaran Berbasis Al-Qur’an Qur’annic-Based Learning Approach
Authors: Afif Nur , Firdaus Firdaus , Qowim Agus Nur
Published: March 2023

This study discusses qur'an-based learning approaches. This research is a qualitative type with a literary analysis approach (literature study) that concludes that the Qur'an requires two approaches to learning, as two types of learning approaches in education theory are called teacher centered and student centered. But the Qur'an requires a more portion of the student centered approach considering the span of human age between the maturity period of intelligence development is longer than the age of physical growth, Moreover, the case study of verses that shed more on the maturity of intelligence that indicates independence as the case of Ulul Albab. In addition, the Qur'an indicates that the variety of learning approaches pay attention to at least three potentials of humans who are interlinked in the process of learning interaction, namely the potential of remembrance (affective), thinking (cognitive) and charity shaleh (Psychomotoric).

 Keywords: Approach, Learning, Qur’an-Based
Strategi Kerjasama informasi dan jaringan perpustakaan
Authors: Santri Nur , Yusniah Yusniah , Lubis Fitriyani , Nasution Sindi Aulia
Published: March 2023

Di era ini kebutuhan informasi masyarakat, semakin banyak dan meningkat. Hal ini akan berpengaruh pada perpustakaan dunia, terutama dalam penyediaan informasi. Perpustakaan sebagai salah satu lembaga penyedia informasi harus menyesuaikan diri terhadap masyarakat yangdilayaninya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Jalinan hubungan dalam suatu kerjasama di perpustakaan penting demi keberlangsungan perpustakaan. Akan tetapi, untuk dapat menjalin suatu hubungan yang diperlukan adanya jaringan informasi untuk menghubungkan suatu hubungan. Jadi jaringan informasi dalam hal ini dapat diartikan sebagai sebuah jalan atau penghubung penghubung antar perpustakaan dengan bentuk yang beragam.
Kajian Prespektif Layananan Digital Library
Authors: Yusniah Yusniah , Sinaga Nur Syahada , Sari Novita
Published: March 2023

Information system is an information technology and activities for those who use it to support management activities. A digital library is an organization that provides information resources, including librarians, to select, organize, provide access, translate, distribute, maintain unity, and maintain the continuity of digital collections so that users can always access them and use them easily. Digital libraries offer services as well as information centers. Digital library services are those that are available digitally through computer networks and the internet. The purpose of this study is to explain the current digital library phenomenon and the services provided by outlining the challenges and opportunities they face. This study uses a literature review research method. Literature review is more often referred to as a literature review in the field of research, especially the creation of scientific works. Therefore, literature review can be described as an analytical activity that can be in the form of criticism of a particular scientific work related research projects in the field. Explanation or discussion of the theory of a finding or research topic is the content of this literature review. The explanation of these theories can be used as a theoretical basis for scientific work or research. The result of this study is that digital libraries differ from local copies in terms of storage and physical location. From the start, most of the work done by digital libraries was centralized and organized like a regular library. Digital libraries are influenced by the human resources and infrastructure they have used to provide services. Libraries must meet the needs of their customers. Human resources or librarians who also follow the development of information technology are very important for information-providing libraries. Therefore, it is hoped that librarians will be able to meet customer needs through the provision of superior digital services.
Peran Layanan BK Dalam Membantu Siswa Belajar di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Harahap Ade Chita Putri , Siregar Siti Rahmadanti , Tambunan Wirda Selvya , Dalimunthe Yolanda Putri , Hutabarat Yunita Arbaini
Published: March 2023

Currently the whole world is in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and there are many changes in lifestyle, especially in the world of education. There are many aspects of change in education. Teachers are required to modify learning methods to adapt to current circumstances. Moreover, the guidance and counseling teacher is famous for the up-to-date teacher regarding information that is currently viral. With the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the implementation of guidance and counseling services in schools is carried out online. This is in accordance with the Circular of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 4 of 2020 with the term learning from home. To realize guidance and counseling services during the COVID-19 pandemic, BK teachers are required to use technology in carrying out their roles to carry out various BK services according to student needs. BK teachers can use a variety of media and communication platforms that are familiar to students. Because of this, guidance and counseling teachers make full efforts to learn how to make guidance and counseling services using application technology and social media that can be used to provide guidance and counseling services. The role of the guidance and counseling teacher must also think about how to continue to carry out various types of guidance and counseling services in order to remain effective according to the needs of students with limited direct interaction but by doing it online.

Keywords: counseling teacher, learning method, student
Manajemen Penyelesaian Pembiayaan Bermasalah Era Pandemi Covid 19 pada Lembaga Perbankan Syariah:
Authors: Khaliq Riski , Anggraini Tuti
Published: March 2023

Sharia Financial Institutions (LKS), both banks and non-banks, have activities to collect funds from the public (customers) and channel these funds through financing and loans, as well as services. After the funds have been channeled by LKS as an investor to the business manager, there are two possibilities: a business that is categorized as smooth because it has good management or poor business management, so that installment payments stop. This study aims to determine how the settlement management carried out by PT Bank SUMUT Syariah in solving problematic financing in the Covid 19 pandemic era and whether the methods used have an impact on all parties concerned. In this study also concluded that the factors that influence the existence of problematic financing are caused by internal factors and external factors which make the bank's control function not functioning properly. So that with these factors, the bank anticipates the steps that are deemed appropriate and in accordance with banking regulations and the Sharia Banking Law as one of the strategies to resolve problematic financing to realize more optimal Islamic banking performance.

Keywords: LKS, problematic financing, pandemic Covid-19
Analisis Ketersediaan Koleksi Bahan Pustaka Terkait Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Informasi Pemustaka di TBM PMI Medan Denai
Authors: Yusniah Yusniah , Sabriyanti Aina , Sihombing Mifta Huljannah , Tanjung Siti Pardiani , Khoirunnisaa5 Khoirunnisaa
Published: March 2023

The problem at the PMI Medan Denai Reading Park is that the collections are inadequate and the equipment is still limited, as can be seen from some visitors who are confused about finding the collections they need. In achieving the goal of a reading garden, what must be done by the manager is the procurement of collections for convenience and comfort in finding the information needed by users. This study uses a type of qualitative research, with a descriptive research approach. Descriptive research is research that seeks to describe current problem solving based on data. This type of qualitative descriptive research used in this study is intended to obtain information about the role of single parents in shaping the ethics of communication in children. This study resulted that the availability of library collections has not been able to meet the information needs of visitors at TBM PMI Medan Denai.

Keywords: Role, Collection of Library Materials, Fulfillment of Information Need
Penerapan Teori Perilaku Informasi Menurut Kulthau di Perpustakaan
Authors: Ningsih Leila Setia , Arwana Nazmiah Yusdi , Sakinah Sari, Febrian Elly , Syahrina Juwita , Purwaningtyas Franindya
Published: March 2023

Information seeking behavior refers to patterns of human behavior related to the nature of information, both in terms of using and seeking information. The term "behavior" refers to how a person obtains information through his behavior. The Kulthau literature review method is used in this paper. According to Kulthau, information seeking behavior has several characteristics, including initiation, which is the initial stage where users are aware of their information needs, selection, where users begin to collect the information topics needed and then look for them through OPAC, browse directly to shelves or by asking users. At this point, the user is confused because he has to decide which information best suits his needs. formulation At this point, the user has determined which information best meets his needs. Users collect information that has been obtained and recorded in books, cellphones, or by taking pictures at this stage, and the last presentation is the user's feelings of satisfaction and dissatisfaction after getting information in the library.

Keywords: information seeking behavior, kulthau, library
Aspek-Aspek yang Terpenting Dalam Jaringan Kerjasama Informasi Perpustakaan
Authors: Siregar Alyaumi Hasanah , Ramadani Dian , Yusniah Yusniah , Riski Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Perpustakaan adalah sebuah Lembaga yang memberikan atau menyediakan aspek layanan informasi yang utama bagi para pengguna/user. Perpustakaan tidak akan bisa berdiri sendiri tanpa adanya sebuah jaringan kerjasama yang dianut perpustakaan tersebut. Perpustakaan sebagai Lembaga informasi. Perpustakaan tidak mungkin ada perpustakaan yang lengkap dengan memiliki jutaan bahan Pustaka karena pada hakikatnya tidak ada satupun perpustakaan yang bisa memenuhi kebutuhan informasi para penggunanya tanpa terjalin kerjasama antar perpustakaan. Arti kerjasama dalam perpustakaan adalah kerjasama yang dijalin antar perpustakaan dengan bertujuan untuk menambah kualitas system perpustakaan yang disajikan dan menyediakan materi atau bahan Pustaka yang memadai untuk para pengguna perpustakaan. Dalam jalinan kerjasama perpustakaan dan informasi, konsep jaringan perpustakaan adalah hal yang tak boleh terlupakan. Jaringan perpustakaan adalah sebuah system yang menjalin hubungan antar perpustakaan yang disusun dengan sedemikian berdasarkan persjutuan yang memfokuskan komunikasi yang berlangsung untuk sumber daya informasi.
Pengaruh Tren Fashion dan Brand Image terhadap Hijab Remaja
Authors: Melati  A.C Berta , Samsudin Acep , Hidayat Rusdi , Azani P.R Naufal , Dwi  K Syahrul , Fathin R Muhammad , Nadia Nanda
Published: March 2023

Fashion and clothing style is one of the most basic everyday human needs. Clothing is not only a necessity, but also reflects the lifestyle of a particular group of people and expresses their true personality and identity. may be affected. The purpose of this study is to explain the influence of fashion trends and brand image on young people's preferences for hijabs. It is intended for This research uses the library survey method or library survey. Some of the results of this study indicate that the influence of fashion trends and brand image on young people's headscarf preferences is a powerful tool for young consumers' self-expression and shopping needs.

Keywords: Preferences, Brand Images, Fashion Trend, Hijab
Aktivitas Perilaku Pencarian Nformasi Mahasiswa di UINSU
Authors: Parent Putri Asa , Purwaningtyas Franindya , Nuraina Nuraina , Sinulingga Sarida , Maha Sriulina
Published: March 2023

Information seeking behavior and information needs are carried out by everyone to fulfill the knowledge they want, including students. Before searching for information students must first know what information they need, such as making a list of information to be searched for, then after making a list of information to be sought, the behavior when searching for information is to start browsing or where to look for that information, after being sure of the source of the information being sought. then students must verify and sort out the information to be retrieved. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method to describe the characteristics of the cases studied. Sulistyo-Basuki (2006: 78) explains that qualitative research aims to obtain a complete picture of a matter from the point of view of the human being studied. In fulfilling the needs of different information, students will do any way to get the information according to their needs. To get the information that suits their needs, UINSU students don't just use one source of information to get the information they need.

Keywords: Students, Information Search Behavior, Information Needs
Attitude dan Financial Knowledge Menjadi Salah Satu Faktor Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan pada UMKM
Authors: Hidayat Rusdi , Samsudin Acep , Setianingrum Minanti Dwi , Sa’adah Badi Atus , Pelupessy Dini Annisa , Sahila Wirda Fitria
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Financial Attitude and Financial Knowledge on decision making in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The research method used is the study of literature and literature. Where the author uses various journals whose discussion is still relevant to be used as reference material for making this journal. The results of the study show that investment decisions for MSMEs are not affected by financial feasibility and decision-making when returning has a positive and significant effect on financial attitudes and Financial Knowledge. This means that the better the Financial Knowledge and Financial Attitudespossessed by SME owners, the more confident they will be in making financial decisions. This research is expected to be a reference for other researchers.

Keyword: attitude, financial, decision making, SMEs
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Keputusan Konsumen Dalam Menggunakkan Jasa pada PT BCA
Authors: Samsudin Acep , Hidayat Rusdi , Kirana Kinanti Sekar , Primastika Lvira Aprilia , Pramesti Alvianti Notia , Kristiana Dela , Salsabilah Priscilia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Quality of Service Characteristics on Customer Satisfaction in the PT. Bank Central Asia (BCA). The analytical technique used is to collect data sources that are used as objects. The results of the study indicate that the quality of service simultaneously affects customer satisfaction in PT. Bank Central Asia (BCA). The quality of services that include variables Responsiveness, Empathy, Assurance, and Reliability in a partial effect on customer satisfaction in PT. Bank Central Asia (BCA).

Keywords: Responsiveness, Empathy, Assurance, Reliability and customer satisfaction
Pengaruh Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat di Kelurahan Tegalsari Mandala II Kota Medan
Authors: Harahap Satria Mariqom , Imsar Imsar
Published: March 2023

Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) is a land registration activity for the first time covering all land registration objects in all regions of the Republic of Indonesia in a village or sub-district area. Full systematic cadastral registration is believed to produce better results and in a relatively short time compared to sporadic cadastral registration. This study examines the influence of land registration and the role of implementing a complete systematic land registration (PTSL) for the community, as well as the obstacles in implementing PTSL in the regions and how to overcome them. Writing with empirical law method. namely research that examines the problem to be discussed, based on facts that are in PTSL in the area of ​​kel. Tegalsari Mandala II city of Medan, and which is then linked to the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations. The types of approaches used are factual approaches, legal approaches, and analytical and conceptual approaches. The conclusion is that the function of ptsl for the community is to function as a tool for economic productivity, promote financial inclusion and act as a living asset (bankable) to facilitate easier access to money and to overcome government problems in increasing development and facilitating the implementation of spatial planning in the region , as well as guaranteeing legal certainty or rights to land belonging to the community and in its implementation there are constraints such as the budget; Measurement; legal events of death; updates and reviews; competent HR department

Keywords: Complete Systematic Soil identification, Effect
Implikasi Bimbingan Kelompok tentang Dampak Aplikasi Tiktok terhadap Kepercayaan Diri Remaja
Authors: Daulay Nurussakinah , Br Sembiring Anggreini Ayu Lestari , Fitri Ayu Landa , Sembiring Azura Mahyuliza , Fahmi Muhammad Ikhsan
Published: March 2023

The number of users of the Tik Tok application in Indonesia is currently more than 30 million. Not only among adults, teenagers and even children already have the Tik Tok application on their gadgets. The TikTok application is now not only entertainment for its users, TikTok is also a source of income for many people. TikTok has a very big influence on its users, it can even change the pattern of life, character and also the daily life of each person so that it can have a positive or negative impact, especially on teenagers who are in the phase of finding their identity. Therefore, the authors conducted research to be able to find a solution to this problem. The purpose of this study was to find out in depth the impact of the TikTok application on adolescents in Timbang Lawan village and the effect of group guidance on the positive and negative impacts of the TikTok application. The research method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study involved 8 informants who participated in group guidance services. The data in this study were collected through observation and interview techniques. After the group guidance was carried out, it was seen that there was a change in attitudes and habits of teenagers to be more productive than before after knowing the impact of using the TikTok application.

Keywords  Application, Impact, Character, TikTok
Analisis Price Earning Ratio (PER) dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Saham Perbankan:
Authors: Samsudin Acep , Hidayat Rusdi , Nia Ramadhani Citra , Safitri Silvia Nur , Yulianti Vanny Rahma , Ferdiansyah Thomas , Royhan Muhammad Falihul
Published: March 2023

A method commonly used to assess the stock price of a company based on its ability to generate net income is known as a ratio. The net profit in question is the Earning Per Share itself. while the Net Profit in a company divided by the number of outstanding shares is the meaning of Earning Per Share, Earning Per Share is a reflection of the net income of the shareholders in the company. From the results of research on the consensus stock price itself within 12 months using the PER calculation method, researchers have chosen stocks that will be a priority in making investment decisions with the lowest Price Earning Ratio (PER) value, PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI) shares. with a PER of 9.46X and a potential price increase of 27.03% based on consensus prices.

Keyword: Price Earning Ratio (PER), Earning Per Share (EPS), Stock Price
Kontribusi Teori Belajar Robert Mills Gagne Dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Pedagogik Pendidik
Authors: Damayanti Neffi Damayanti , Putri Maulida Amelia , Hafizah Adinda , Sinaga Dinda Febriyanti , Batubara Muhammad Alwi
Published: March 2023

One of the four qualities an educator must possess is teaching ability. The authors recognize the value of teaching competencies, their understanding and application, the challenges educators face in delivering instruction, and the responses to those challenges. This study attempts to explain how Gagne's learning theory can help teachers improve their teaching ability. This is a descriptive qualitative study. The methodology used was a literature review from numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals worldwide. The results of the discussion show that Perspective Learning Theory and Descriptive Learning Theory have been applied in applying Gagne's "Nine Events in Teaching" model.

Keywords: Competence, pedagogic, learning theory, Gagne
Identifikasi Permasalahan Pembelajaran IPS di Semua Tingkat Pendidikan Formal (SD, SMP dan SMA)
Authors: Pratiwi Ajeng Dwi , Amini Amini , Nasution Elsa Manora , Handayani Fitri , Mawarny Neng Putri
Published: March 2023

This paper will describe some of the problems that are often encountered in learning Social Sciences (IPS). In addition, social studies learning problems will be explained from the lowest level of education, namely elementary, middle and senior levels. Social studies learning problems for each level of formal education will certainly have differences in each problem. Social studies lessons given at the elementary school level are given by examining several events, concepts, facts and generalizations and related to social issues which contain social studies material, namely geography, economics, history and sociology. Meanwhile, IPS learning at the secondary school level is given in an integrated or comprehensive manner, which is commonly known as Integrated IPS. At the middle school level, social studies lessons have been given separately, such as history lessons, economics lessons, sociology lessons and geography lessons have been taught separately. Each level of education has differences in the application of IPS learning in the learning process, therefore the identification of social studies learning problems will be different for each level of education. When IPS learning is given in an integrated and separate manner, different problems will arise between the two. Social studies learning is known as boring learning, therefore here we will explain some of the social studies learning problems that exist at every level of formal education in Indonesia.

Keywords: Problems, Learning, IPS
Analisis Pengaruh Daya Tarik Iklan di Media Sosial Instagram terhadap Keputusan Pemilihan Hotel
Authors: Hidayat Rusdi , Samsudin Acep , Fatmawati Anggun , Firdausi Adam , Irawan Dina Aprilia , Gifani Jenny Amelia , Putri Naura Husnina Athifanita
Published: March 2023

At this time, technology is growing and the competition between companies is getting tougher. With the development of technology, more and more hotels with good quality are created. Various factors can influence consumer decisions in choosing a hotel, one of which is advertising on social media, especially Instagram. Advertising on Instagram can influence consumer decisions in hotel selection, this can affect the image of the selected hotel. If a hotel has increased consumers, it will be seen by the community that the hotel has good quality and vice versa. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the attractiveness of advertising on Instagram media on hotel selection decisions. The research method used in this research is the library research method. The results of this study indicate that Instagram has a significant role in the marketing process of the hospitality industry so that it can increase consumer attractiveness in hotel selection. Instagram has a very wide audience coverage which has a huge impact on customer decisions.

Keywords: hotel, instagram, decision, marketing
UPDATES AND CHALLENGES OF TABLETS
Authors: Babita Adhikary
Published: March 2023

The study of medicine is both a science and an art. There are no compounded pills in it. And bandages; it addresses life's fundamental processes, which must be comprehended before they may be directed. Pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms have been utilised extensively for decades, mostly due to their ease of administration and suitability for systemic drug delivery. The tablets may be produced directly from powders, granule pellets, or multiple units covered in film. Nowadays, tablets are the most widely used dosage form, making up over 70% of all manufactured ethical pharmaceutical formulations. Tablets are solid pharmaceutical dosage forms that can be moulded or compressed and contain medicinal ingredients with or without appropriate diluents. Tablets can therefore be essentially divided into two categories: compressed tablets and moulded tablets. Directly compressible tablets, chewable tablets, and tablet triturates, among others, are further categories for compressed tablets.
Concentrations Of Heavy Metals In Leafy Vegetables Taken From A Local Market In Kundra, Koraput, Odisha, India
Authors: Shyama Sundar Sahu
Published: March 2023

Plants are the major source of energy for humans. Leafy vegetables are rich sources of nutrients, fibers, minerals and trace elements which help in treatment of diseases and maintaining good health. However heavy metal contamination due to environmental pollution results in poisonous and hazardous effects. This study is based on the concentration of heavy metals in leafy vegetables in a village named Kundra located in district Koraput, 42 kilometers from Koraput of Odisha, India, which has a population of about 5326.About 130 samples were examined and studied from the local market of Kundra. These leafy vegetables commonly called Lal bhaji sago (Red Spinach), Muniga Sago (Drumstick Leaves) and Methi sago (Fenugeek leaves) were used for this study. The samples were cut air dried for four days. Next it was washed in 20% v/v solution of nitric acid, dried sample was then grounded into powder, it was sieved through nylon sieve of size 2mm. The digestion of the sample involves 20 ml of concentrated nitric acid, perchloric acid, and hydrochloric acid in the ratio of 10:1:3, followed by drying at 105 degree Celsius on a hot plate. The obtained solution was than filtered, the residue was than analyzed using digital spectrophotometer by continuous dilution method. The concentration of Iron, copper and zinc was determined, which constituted below permissible limit according to World Health Organization. Monitoring heavy metals in vegetables is essential; as these are considered to be a major indicator of environmental pollution.
“Study of association of serum lipid profile, IL-6, & ADMA levels with subclinical hypothyroidism”
Authors: Sandeep Kumar
Published: March 2023

Background & Objectives: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) represents the mildest form of thyroid hormone deficiency and may be associated with adverse consequences. SCH is defined as an elevated serum thyrotropin (often referred to as thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH) level with normal levels of free thyroxine (FT4) that affects up to 10% of the adult population. The identification of patients with subclinical hypothyroidism having an increased cardiovascular risk is of great importance in the present era. The aim of the study was to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Methods: 120 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and 120 age and gender matched healthy euthyroid controls in the age group of 18-70 years were included in the study. Body mass index (BMI), lipid profile, and levels of serum biomarkers were estimated in both the groups and further compared using student t-test. Lipid profile was also correlated with the serum ADMA & IL-6 and the results were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Results: Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism had significantly higher levels of serum TSH, IL-6 and ADMA. Similarly, serum total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were significantly increased and HDL-C was significantly decreased in SCH patients when compared to the same parameters of controls (p<0.001). Significant positive correlations were found among lipid profile and serum IL-6 & ADMA.
Conclusions: The present study concluded that the SCH patients presented increased concentrations of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors viz. IL-6, ADMA & lipid profile. The potential benefits of diagnosis and treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism may have possible advantages firstly by preventing the progression to overt hypothyroidism and secondly decrease the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by starting appropriate therapy to improve lipid parameters.
Identification Of Caffeine In Extracts Of Camellia Sinensis By Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Tanu Dixit
Published: March 2023

One of the most popular drinks in the world, tea is a member of the family Theaceae, obtained from the plant Camellia Sinensis, found explicitly in humid and warm regions, attracts interest for its flavour and scent as well as its advantageous health properties. It is divided into three main categories: unfermented green tea and white tea, partially fermented oolong tea, and black tea that has undergone fermentation. Green tea is currently the psychostimulant most often used worldwide, as it has been shown to enhance cognitive thinking, improve neuromuscular coordination, and reduce tension and anxiety. However, it also contains caffeine members of methylxanthines which, in high amounts, more than its moderate dose, i.e., 400mg/day, can cause significant toxicity and even lethality showing symptoms such as involuntary contraction of the muscles, failure of the respiration, and heart, coma, migraine, or even death of the person in adverse cases. This study’s objective is to determine the qualitative content of caffeine released in green tea after boiling over time. Liquid chromatography is used for the detection of caffeine. To establish a more exact relation between the amounts of caffeine taken and its physiological effects, it is crucial to create more accurate, easy, and quick procedures for the detection of caffeine. Caffeine was successfully eluted using this technique in three minutes, with a few additional peaks. The standard calibration curve showed exemplary linearity, and the correlation coefficient was above 0.9983.
O USO DA PLATAFORMA VISUAL CLASS NET E DO APLICATIVO CLASS NET OFFLINE COMO RECURSO TECNOLÓGICO NO 6° ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL II EM TEMPOS DE PÓS-PANDEMIA
Authors: Grana Nogueira Valéria
Published: March 2023

Este projeto de pesquisa aborda o uso da plataforma Visual Class Net e do Aplicativo Class Net Offline na aplicação de cursos, atividades, avaliação e cartão resposta, desenvolvidas no assistente de criação de aulas no próprio sistema Visual Class Net que é corregido automaticamente, facilitando o trabalho do professor. O referido projeto foi realizado na Escola Estadual Dr. Fernando Ellis Ribeiro no município de Itacoatiara – AM. O qual foi realizado em uma amostra constituída em uma turma no 6º ano I do ensino fundamental II no turno matutino. Tendo como principal objetivo usar os recursos tecnológicos, e analisar os relatórios disponíveis no sistema para a contribuição com retorno das aulas presenciais durante o período pós-pandemia. Em consonância com o sistema tecnológico, buscou-se possibilitar o contato entre o docente e os discentes e a ferramenta, contribuindo assim com a melhoria do ensino aprendizagem além de avaliar a aceitação quanto ao uso do smartphone e o próprio software. Os processos metodológicos usados estão fundamentados nos levantamentos de informações por meio de pesquisas bibliográficas em publicações online como boletins, artigos, dissertações, legislação e a busca de dados em relatórios virtuais de instituições renomadas na área da educação. Dessa maneira, é possível identificar que os recursos tecnológicos inovadores abordados neste trabalho, são de grande importância para fortalecer o processo educacional nas redes das escolas públicas.
IMPACT OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT GROWTH ON BRAZILIAN NATIVE FORESTS: A COMPUTABLE GENERAL BALANCE ANALYSIS
Authors: Suela Attawan Guerino Locatel , Zanetti de Lima Cicero , Wolf Rayan , Michael Trotter Ian
Published: March 2023

Brazil is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of agricultural products. And it should continue to expand its production in the coming decades, thus remaining one of the main providers of food, fiber and bioenergy for domestic and foreign consumption. This study aimed to analyze, through the Static Computable General Equilibrium model, BREA, the impacts on intermediate demand and on the growth of agricultural production necessary for GDP to reach the expected projection for 2030, both for Brazilian macro-regions and for the MATOPIBA as well as the loss of native forest necessary for this to occur. As a result, to compose the GDP growth in the North region, fruit growing would emerge with a growth of 9.2%. In MATOPIBA, soybean growth in suppressed forest areas showed a growth of approximately 9.7%. It is observed that soy would continue to migrate to regions that hold cheap land and without the embargo of the soy moratorium. The total number of forests suppressed in Brazil for this to occur would be 490 thousand hectares. It is concluded that economic growth related to agricultural sectors is also linked to the conversion of areas of native vegetation for the growth of future production of commodities.
How creativity differ among rural and urban students: A study
Authors: Sharma Diwaker
Published: March 2023

The objective of this research is to examine, how rural and urban students differ on creativity. Baqar Mehdi test was administered on 400 male and females, randomly selected students  from rural and urban  secondary schools. The result reveals that rural students do the creative work in a very interesting way. Creative potential of both rural male and female students is the same. Overall male students are slightly higher on creativity in comparison to female students.
Nature of Free education in Nigeria: A Critical Reflection
Authors: Tella Damilare G. , Agboga Prosper Kofi , Segbefia Samuel Kwabla
Published: March 2023

At different eras and regimes, the Nigerian national government have made several efforts to make education accessible to all through its free education policy. while some recorded remarkable success, others resulted into utter failure. The researcher felt the need to critically examine the concept of free education and probe into the very nature of the education itself. The researcher adopted the inductive approach by raising questions. The findings of this paper is that education cannot be entirely free, as there is always a price to pay and the nature of the education itself betrays its primary purpose and consequently, other purposes. Borrowing from existing examples, this paper suggested some tactical and strategic reforms and concluded that Nigeria’s education, which is “free” would not be its own until radical reforms are made.
Does Qualification Count? The Effect of Teachers’ Professional Qualifications on their Efficacy in Teaching
Authors: Adusei Opoku , Segbefia Samuel Kwabla , Djan Alexander Kwafo , Sarpong Ama Boatemah , Salakpi Raymond Kwaku
Published: March 2023

A cross-sectional survey was used to investigate the relationship between the professional credentials held by educators and the calibre of training they deliver. A questionnaire with 12 questions was distributed to 154 senior high school instructors from 20 different senior high schools. The study's conclusions showed that instructors had a very high level of efficacy. According to the findings of a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test about teacher qualifications, there was no statistically significant difference between the means of the six different groups of teacher professional credentials on teacher efficacy. According to the findings of a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test about teacher qualifications, All Ashanti Region teachers are strongly encouraged to participate in ongoing professional development activities. This is since it is among the most crucial strategies to help teachers feel like they are doing a good job and have faith in their own talents as educators.
Examining Colleges of Education Science Tutors’ Practices of Differentiated Instructions: A Study of Colleges of Education in the Volta Region
Authors: Agbeko David Tsitu , Mensah Kofi , Gyampoh Alexander Obiri , Amoako Stephen Kwame , Harvey Florence
Published: March 2023

The study aimed to examine colleges of education science tutors’ practices of differentiated instruction in the Volta Region of Ghana. The study employed explanatory sequential design. The participants were 32 science tutors from Colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana, who were purposively selected based on having direct instructional contacts with students all the time and their teaching experiences within and outside colleges. Questionnaire, Rating Scale, and Interview were used to collect data. It was found that science tutors have different knowledge on content, learning style, learner interest, learner diversity, process, product, and lesson planning. The findings also revealed that majority (80%) of science tutors who did not differentiate instruction in their classrooms have the knowledge of differentiated instruction but their failure to make use of DI was due to scarcity of time, complex nature of DI, high level of workload. The results also revealed that, majority (80%) of the science tutors did not use their assessment feedback to guide their instruction. These science tutors said marking schemes were always given to the students for self-correction. The results from classroom observation showed that these tutors do not teach to meet the diverse needs of learners. Majority of the participants still hold to traditional classroom teaching strategies based on one size-fits-all approach which proved to be ineffective. The study recommended that mentoring universities should organize workshops on the differentiated instructional for tutors and mount course in DI for student teachers.
Adolescent Curiosity as A Predictor of Sexual Behaviours
Authors: Attila Frank Lamadoku , Akpadago Joseph , Agyei-Sarpong Kingsley , Eshun Emmanuel , Inkoom Daniel , Asamoah-Gyawu Joseph
Published: March 2023

The study investigated curiosity as a predictor of sexual behaviour among adolescents in fishing communities in the Gomoa West District and Effutu Municipality, Ghana. The study was guided by three research questions. It adopted the quantitative descriptive survey design using two questionnaires; Sexual Curiosity and Sexual Behaviour Scales. Using probability sampling techniques, a sample of 222 senior high school students was selected. The data gathered was analysed descriptively. using frequencies, percentages, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between Curiosity and sexual behaviour among adolescents meaning sexual curiosity, Sexual behaviours among adolescents also increased. With such a revelation, it was assumed that most adolescent students were likely to engage in risky sexual behaviours due to curiosity. The study recommended, among other things, that counsellors and the Ministry of Education plan programmes and activities for adolescents in school to reduce sexual curiosity and as parents also keep their eyes on their children, storing sex-oriented materials away and keeping boys and girls in separate rooms at the domestic level.
Stress and Coping Strategies among First Year Students of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Authors: Amponsah Shadrach , Clifford Akosah Jones
Published: March 2023

The study investigated stress and coping strategies among first year students of College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study was guided by three research questions. The population for the study was first year students in the College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. A sample size of 300 students comprising 147 males and 153 females were selected. Cluster, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were employed. An adapted version of the Students Stress Inventory and Stress Coping Style Inventory (SCSI) were the data collection instruments. Data were analysed using means and standard deviations. The findings indicated that there was high level of stress among the students. Also, it was revealed that environmental, financial and academic stressors were the major common stressors among students. Most students use active emotional-focused coping and active problem-focused coping strategies. It was, therefore, recommended that students should make use of the University’s Counselling Centre to address their issues in the areas of academic, financial, environmental and interpersonal. Furthermore, students should be educated on both emotional-focused coping strategies and problem-focused coping strategies so that they can use them properly under different situations.
A Study Of Adjustment Among The Adolescents Of Rural And Urban Areas
Authors: Sharma Diwakar
Published: March 2023

The objective of this research is to examine; how rural and urban students differ on adjustment. Adjustment Inventory for School Students by A.K.P. Sinha and R.P. Singh was administered on 400 male and females, randomly selected students from rural and urban secondary schools. The result of the study revealed that majority of boys and girls scored in average category on emotional, social, and educational adjustment. Gender relationships were found non-significant on all the aspects of school adjustment and self-confidence
Examining Teachers’ Perception On The Impact Of Ict On Basic School Students’ Academic Performance: A Study Of Afienya Circuit
Authors: Kennedy Darko Kennedy , Kuupille Fredrick , Segbefia Samuel Kwabla
Published: March 2023

Schooling is crucial to a country’s socioeconomic progress. No nation can progress without education, so every nation must provide a quality education so its population can participate in development. Raising the population’s education level is key to economic growth. The researchers were interested in the topic since using computers at a fundamental level can lead to better schooling. ICT in education has three purposes: teaching, administration, and personal (Kellenberger & Hendricks, 2000). A descriptive survey research design was used. Afienya circuits. The survey questionnaire analysis complemented the interview and document analysis. Using computers in primary schools in Mobole-Afienya Circuit encourages open learning, removes distance and time between teachers and students, supports the practice of previously taught concepts, and helps learners acquire concepts and skills like word recognition and vocabulary building. Most teachers in the Mobole-Afienya circuit believe that computers aid in content production, and research may be used for pedagogical activities and increase successful teaching.Most respondents feel computers may improve teaching and learning in elementary schools. Insufficient computers, a shortage of electricity and unpredictable power supply, poor internet connectivity, and insufficient teacher training and refresher courses were the primary problems facing computer use in public elementary schools, according to the report.