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Corpus Linguistics as a Tool for Metapragmatics in Japan
Authors: Seidl Berhard
Published: July 2020

Language change has always reflected transformations of socio-cultural realities. However, in modern Japan, change in ‘the Japanese language’ in its conception as a monolithic vehicle of Japaneseness has been frequently perceived as a deterioration of linguistic substance, and by extension, as an erosion of order and culture. In this paper, software-based corpus linguistics methodology is applied to a corpus of newspaper articles within the framework of discourse analysis, with the aim of describing discourse actors and extracting pragmatic idiosyncrasies of the newspaper-mediated public metalinguistic discourse centred on language decline. My findings suggest that several pragmemes can be correlated with one or more of the main groups of discourse actors. These include the use of symbolic language, implications, objectifying language, and the construction of change as something happening (only) in the present.
New Approach to Teaching Japanese Pronunciation in the Digital Era
Challenges and Practices
Authors: Motoko Ueyama
Published: July 2020

Pronunciation has been a black hole in the L2 Japanese classroom on account of a lack of class time, teacher’s confidence, and consciousness of the need to teach pronunciation, among other reasons. The absence of pronunciation instruction is reported to result in fossilized pronunciation errors, communication problems, and learner frustration. With an intention of making a contribution to improve such circumstances, this paper aims at three goals. First, it discusses the importance, necessity, and effectiveness of teaching prosodic aspects of Japanese pronunciation from an early stage in acquisition. Second, it shows that Japanese prosody is challenging because of its typological rareness, regardless of the L1 backgrounds of learners. Third and finally, it introduces a new approach to teaching L2 pronunciation with the goal of developing L2 comprehensibility by focusing on essential prosodic features, which is followed by discussions on key issues concerning how to implement the new approach both inside and outside the classroom in the digital era.
Principles of Collaborative Education Research With Stakeholders: Toward Requirements for a New Research and Development Infrastructure
Authors: Penuel William R. , Riedy Robbin , Barber Michael S. , Peurach Donald J. , LeBouef Whitney A. , Clark Tiffany
Published: July 2020

A group of collaborative approaches to education research sits uneasily within the existing infrastructure for research and development in the United States. The researchers in this group hold themselves to account to ways of working with schools, families, and communities that are different from the ways envisioned by models for education research promoted in U.S. policies and endorsed by U.S. federal agencies. Those models, widely supported by funders, privilege the research priorities of individual investigators and regularly yield products and findings with little relevance to educational practice. In this article, we review four collaborative approaches: Community-based Design Research, Design-based Implementation Research, Improvement Science in Networked Improvement Communities, and the Strategic Education Research Partnership. Through a participatory process involving developers and advocates for these approaches, we identified a set of interconnected principles related to collaboration, problem solving, and research. Further, we reviewed evidence of these principles in projects belonging to these four approaches. We contend it is worth attempting to understand, build upon, and support enactments of these principles in research proposals and projects, because there is evidence these approaches can promote agency and equity in education. To do so would require the field to develop criteria for judging quality, which peers can use to evaluate individual studies or sets of research; new outcomes by which to measure progress; new venues for developing and giving accounts of research; and an appreciation for the value of developing and cultivating relationships with educators, families, and communities as an integral part of research.
Chemical Considerations Related to The Dilution of Commercial 10% Povidone-Iodine For Use In The COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nuckolls Colin
Published: July 2020

While personal protective equipment is crucial in the fight against COVID-19, there are additional recommendations and protocols being instituted using nasal and oral antisepsis as an adjunct to help prevent viral spread. Povidone-iodine is a well-known antiviral agent commercially available in the US at concentrations between 5%-10%. Repeated use of lower-concentration povidone-iodine is frequently being implemented in infection control measures using nasal and oral antisepsis. This brief report describes the chemistry of dilute povidone-iodine solutions and highlights the challenges that exist in simply diluting the commonly available commercial 5-10% povidone-iodine solutions. Safety and efficacy could be improved with solutions specifically manufactured at lower concentration with processes that considered the multiple equilibria involved in povidone-iodine solutions, the pH of the effective solutions, and the effects of salts and other excipients in the formulation.
Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern) extract-based drug as a symptomatic treatment for COVID-19. (clinical candidate)
Authors: Hendawy Lina
Published: July 2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The disease causes mild to severe symptoms, mainly respiratory, some patients can develop pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Any patient can develop mild to severe illness, but old age and severe underlying medical conditions like chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, ect. seem to be higher risk factors for developing more serious complications from COVID-19. There is no specific treatment for COVID-19. However, many of the symptoms can be treated according to the patient’s clinical condition. Adiantum capillus-veneris (Maidenhair fern) is a medicinal herb of the family Pteridaceae. The plant extract showed potential efficacy as ancient physicians used it for curing different diseases. In modern medicine, the plant was proven to possess pharmacological efficacy to treat many symptoms similar to that caused by COVID-19 and underlying medical conditions. Therefore, this ongoing study is done to examine possible effectiveness of modern therapeutic application of this plant extract-based drug to treat symptoms of patients with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic: How close are we for an effective therapy?
Authors: Roy Bedanta
Published: July 2020

No abstract available.
Colistin resistance among Gram-negative isolates in Nepal: A review
Authors: Devkota Surya Prasad , Paudel Ashmita
Published: July 2020

Background: Colistin resistance among Gram-negative isolates is a tremendous public health problem, and there are very few studies in Nepal about these pathogens. Hence, this review provides comprehensive data on colistin resistance among Gram-negative isolates from various samples in Nepal.

Methods: Articles reporting colistin resistance among various Gram-negative isolates from Nepal before July 2019 were selected; analyzed and relevant data was collected.

Results: Colistin resistance was low among clinical isolates (less than 6%) in comparison to food and animal isolates (up to 69%). A wide variety of clinical isolates were colistin-resistant in comparison to food and animal isolates. Many of these isolates were highly drug-resistant and also harbored various drug-resistant determinants.

Conclusion: Increased colistin resistance among Gram-negative pathogens is a serious concern. Screening of these isolates in clinical settings, animal farms, and food industries, as well as cautious use of colistin in both clinical and animal farms, is imminent.
SARS-CoV-2: ACE inhibitors, disastrous or desirable?
Authors: Leclézio Alexandra , Robinson Jared , Banerjee Indrajit
Published: July 2020

Background: The world has a current total of 6,663,304 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with a death count of 392,802 deaths according to the WHO (6 June 2020). Various risk factors for the acquisition and subsequent development of deadly complications due to the virus have been established. One such risk factor is the presence of cardiovascular disease, particularly hypertension as a comorbidity. It must be noted that JNC 8 advise the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers as first line drugs for the management of hypertension. ARDS is caused by the activation of angiotensin I, angiotensin II and AT1 receptor pathway, however stimulation of Mas receptor, MRGPR receptors, AT2 receptor and the ACE-2-angiotensin (1-7), pathways is found to be defensive.  Mas receptor exerts an inhibitory effect on inflammation and cellular growth and vascular mechanisms.  This research aims to examine the relationship between ACE inhibitors and the risk of COVID-19 infections with the goal of determining whether this relationship is spurious in association or whether it is causative in nature? More specifically, in this research article we will determine whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus has an affinity for ACE 2 receptors in humans. Furthermore, it will be determined whether ACE inhibitors would inhibit or facilitate an imminent COVID-19 infection in individuals as well as to  determine whether patients currently using ACE inhibitors should continue or discontinue the drug therapy in order to minimize their susceptibility to acquiring COVID-19, and whether patients should start ACE inhibitor therapy if required during this pandemic.

Conclusion: It is evident that ACE 2 receptors are the portal of entry for SARS-CoV-2. It is recommended that the use of RAAS inhibitors, viz ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers is not stopped or decreased despite the ongoing pandemic as the results thereof may lead to the worsening of the patient’s comorbidity and may hasten death.
Analisis Beban Kerja Mental Mahasiswa saat Perkuliahan Online Synchronous dan Asynchronous Menggunakan Metode Rating Scale Mental Effort
Authors: Didin Fatin Saffanah , Mardiono Intan , Yanuarso Hersa Dwi
Published: July 2020

In 2020, Indonesia experienced a pandemic known as the Corona Virus or Covid-19. The government-imposed social distancing rules affect Indonesian society for teaching and learning activities at the university. Governments impose rules on online learning systems. The online learning system provides convenience, but on the other hand, there are adverse impacts for some students, one of which has a mental workload. The study aims to measure and analyze student mental workloads using the Rating Scale Mental Effort (RSME) method. The number of respondents was 111 students. The mental workload measured is a quantitative learning system that is quantitative with the delivery of the material directly (Synchronous) and the delivery of the material using the recorded video in advance (Asynchronous). The indicators of mental work effort are workload, work difficulties, job satisfaction, mental effort, anxiety, and work fatigue. The measurement results show that the RSME value of the workload indicator and the work difficulties between the online learning methods are significantly different. Mental workloads, technical difficulties, work mental ventures, work anxieties and work fatigue when online learning is high enough on the learning system using Synchronous, with a value of 93.27; 94.5; 94.27; and 96.54. However, for job satisfaction, students are more satisfied learning by using video recording than Synchronous, i.e., several 79.61. The results show that the recommended online learning method is with video recording.
Peningkatan Konsentrasi Dan Hasil Belajar Komposisi Fungsi Dan Fungsi Invers Dengan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Type Numbered Head Together (NHT) Pada Kelas XI TP 2
Authors: Mahmudah Nurlaila
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran yang mampu meningkatkan konsentrasi dan hasil belajar;  2) meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar; dan 3) mengetahui besarnya peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik dengan diterapkanya type pembelajaran Numbered Head Together  (NHT) pada kompetensi Fungsi Komposisi dan Fungsi Invers di kelas XI TP 2 SMK N 3 Yogyakarta.Setting dan subyek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas XI TP 2 yang berjumlah 32 siswa. Data tentang konsentrasi dikumpul dengan instrumen lembar observasi dan hasil belajar diambil dari hasil tes ahir siklus. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis diskriptif kualitatif. Indikator keberhasilan dari penelitian adalah 100% siswa mencapai kriteria BAIK untuk indikator konsentrasi dan untuk indikator hasil belajar 75% peserta didik minimal mencapai KKM.Hasil penelitian pada pra tindakan   skor konsentrasi 6,6% dengan kriteria baik  dan  hasil belajar diatas KKM sebesar 41%. Skor konsentrasi pada siklus I naik menjadi 50% mencapai kriteria baik diikuti kenaikan hasil belajar sebesar 50% mencapai nilai diatas KKM. Pada siklus II pencapaian skor konsentrasi dengan kriteria baik meningkat drastis menjadi 100% dan hasil belajar sebesar 91 % diatas KKM.  Kata Kunci : Numbered Head Together (NHT), Konsentrasi, Hasil Belajar.
Upaya Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Dengan Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Siswa Kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 11 Yogyakarta
Authors: Sumaryati Agata Sri , Hasanah Dwi Uswatun
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa kelas VIII C di SMP Negeri 11 Yogyakarta pada pokok bahasan kubus dan balok dengan model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 11 Yogyakarta. Objek penelitian adalah pelaksanaan model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing pada pokok bahasan kubus dan balok. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus dimana setiap siklus terdiri dari tiga pertemuan. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, tes pemahaman konsep, catatan lapangan dan dokumentasi. Teknis analisis data menggunakan teknik kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran matematika dengan model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing pada siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 11 Yogyakarta dengan pokok bahasan kubus dan balok dapat: (1) Meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yaitu sebelum dilaksanakan tindakan pembelajaran rata-rata nilai siswa sebesar 39,74 dan ketuntasan sebesar 0% (kategori rendah), setelah dilaksanakan tindakan pembelajaran nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat menjadi 71,62 dan ketuntasan sebesar 55,88% (kategori cukup) pada siklus I, nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat menjadi 85,66 dan ketuntasan sebesar 85,29 % (kategori tinggi) pada siklus II. (2) Keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dilihat dari kegiatan guru sebesar 73,33% (kategori cukup), kegiatan siswa sebesar 56,47% (kategori cukup) pada siklus I dan pada siklus II keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dilihat dari kegiatan guru meningkat menjadi 96,67% (kategori tinggi), kegiatan siswa menjadi 83,71% (kategori tinggi). Kata kunci : Pemahaman Konsep Matematika, Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Mata Kuliah Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Macro Media Flash Professional 8
Authors: Purwati Heni , Nugroho Aryo Andri , Ariyanto Lilik , Tsalatsa Ahmad Nashir
Published: July 2020

The research objective is to produce a module by using a Macromedia Flash both content and presentation material, which is able to contribute comprehension of concept of students in the subject of development of instructional media. This refers to the development of research Thiagarajan there are four phases, definition (define), design (design), development (develop), and dissemination (dessiminate). The development phase of module of the 4-D (Four D Device) Thiagarajan Semmel and Semmel to design a module on the course development of instructional media. The process of developing this module starts from the stage of defining or analysis. The process of designing a module that was developed based on information obtained from the analysis phase of the open-ended, students, materials, tasks that support and then do the design stage or the design. And then the last stage is the stage of development. Development of modules on the course development of instructional media developed proven valid content with the results of assessment for an average of 85.5%. The results are based on votes of validator to provides good value and can be used with minimal revision. Keywords: development, module, macromedia flash
Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa SMP Melalui Pembelajaran Inkuiri Model Alberta
Authors: Usman Muhammad Rizal
Published: July 2020

This research is motivated by the results of previous research which shows that students' mathematical communication ability is still not as expected. The focus of this research is to determine the improvement of students' mathematical communication ability as a result of the investigation of the Alberta model learning. This research is experimental research with the population of all students of one of the State Junior High School in Bandung. The sample of the research is the grade VII students of the school. Samples were 73 students, 36 students of experimental class and 37 students of the control class. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that: (1) The achievement of mathematical communication ability of students who gain learning inquiry model Alberta better than students who learn conventional, (2) Improve the ability of mathematical communication, the thinking of students who gain learning inquiry model Alberta better than students Gain conventional learning, and (3) there is a difference in improving the ability of mathematical communication thinking based on the category of early mathematical ability.Keywords: Mathematical Communication Ability, Alberta Model Inquiry
Travelling for sex, attending gay-specific venues, and HIV-related sexual risk among men who have sex with men in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Armstrong Eric , Coleman Todd , Lewis Nathaniel M. , Coulombe Simon , Wilson Ciann L. , Woodford Michael R. , Cameron Ruth , Davis Charlie , Travers Robb
Published: July 2020

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) remain the group most affected by HIV in Canada. Travelling for sex and attendance at specific venues for sex have been linked to elevated HIV risk among GBMSM, but most research on these mobilities and sexual health has focused on GBMSM living in large cities. The purpose of this study was to explore HIV-related sexual risk among GBMSM from mid-sized cities and rural regions who attend gay-specific venues and/or travel for sex. A cross-sectional online survey was completed by a convenience sample of individuals (n = 526) self-identifying as LGBTQ who lived, worked, or studied in Waterloo Region, a mixed urban-rural region in the southwestern part of Ontario, Canada. Analyses for the current study were restricted to those identifying as GBMSM (n = 269). Multinomial logistic regression models were created to explore travelling outside of the Region for sex, as well as recent attendance at gay-specific venues, and their associations with a contextual measure of HIV-related sexual transmission risk. Individuals reporting high HIV risk were significantly more likely to travel outside of Waterloo Region for sex than individuals reporting no HIV risk (OR = 3.08; 95% CI: 1.20, 7.93). The association between travel and risk was strengthened after controlling for education, marital status, sexual orientation, gender modality, and social support (OR = 5.07; 95% CI: 1.73, 14.87). GBMSM who reside outside of large cities may travel farther, enter unfamiliar scenes, or be less privy to information disseminated through current health promotion initiatives for GBMSM in large cities. Due to the dynamic geographic status of GBMSM travelling for sex and attendance at venues, HIV prevention initiatives that target these individuals may benefit from additional conceptualization of health promotion delivery in terms of social and sexual networks, rather than simply by place of residence.
Targeting Cancer Stem Cells and Metastasis with Epigenetic Modulation and Anti-HER2 Therapy: Phase I/II Trial of Vorinostat in Combination with Lapatinib
Authors: Chumsri Saranya , Schech Amanda , Brodie Angela , Lewis Jane , Tkaczuk Katherine , Edelman Martin J. , Tait Nancy , Chumsri Saranya , Bao Ting , Stearns Vered
Published: July 2020

Purpose: Considerable preclinical and clinical data indicate that only a small subset of tumor cells has longterm proliferating capacity. These cells are termed cancer stem cells (CSCs). Failure to eradicate CSCs is
hypothesized to be a cause of cancer recurrence after potentially curative therapies. Therefore, approaches
that target CSCs have the potential to improve outcomes. We evaluated the combination of vorinostat and
lapatinib to target CSCs and metastasis.
Experimental Design: We conducted preclinical studies and a phase I/II clinical trial to determine the
effects of vorinostat and lapatinib to CSCs.
Results: Our preclinical studies demonstrated that vorinostat and lapatinib further reduced CSCs compared
to either single agent. Reduction in self-renewal proteins, mammospheres, epithelial-mesenchymal
transition (EMT) markers, and cell migration was also observed. Based on these findings, the combination
was evaluated in the phase I trial to which a total of 12 patients were enrolled. Dose-limiting toxicity was
not observed in phase I, and the recommended phase II dose was vorinostat 400 mg 4 days on 3 days off
and lapatinib 1,250 mg daily. In HER2-positive breast cancer patients, the clinical benefit rate was observed
in 43% of subjects. Interestingly, patients who remained on vorinostat and lapatinib did not develop any
new site of metastasis.
Conclusion: The combination of vorinostat and lapatinib is safe and active in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Further studies are needed to evaluate this strategy to target CSCs and metastasis.
DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS OF DEFORMED METALS: Theory, Methods, Programs
Authors: Satdarova Faina
Published: July 2020

General analysis of the distribution of crystals orientation and dislocation density in the polycrystalline system is presented.
Recovered information in diffraction of X-rays adopting is new to structure states of polycrystal. Shear phase transformations in metals — at the macroscopic and microscopic levels — become a clear process.
Visualizing the advances is produced by program included in package delivered. Mathematical models developing, experimental design, optimal statistical estimation, simulation the system under study and evolution process on loading serves as instrumentation.
To reduce advanced methods to research and studies problem-oriented software will promote when installed. Automation programs passed a testing in the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” (The Russian Federation, Moscow).
You score an advantage in theoretical and experimental research in the field of physics of metals.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA TENTANG PENGOLAHAN DATA MELALUI MODEL TALKING STICK
Authors: M. Noviyanti
Published: July 2020

This study entitled "improving student learning about the results of processing of Data Through the Model of the Talking Stick".The problem in this research is "How does the Talking Stick learning model can improve the learning results of students in learning mathematics?".The purpose of this research is to find out how the learning model talking stick can improve student learning outcomes.As well as your long-term goal is this model can motivate students in learning and improving the results of his studies.This research uses research class. The method used is a Model of the Talking Stick.Its population is a whole grade VI SDN 51 Lubuklinggau Year Lesson 2018/2019 of 27 students.Data collection techniques to techniques and tests can be concluded that the results of the study on the Data processing through the model of the Talking Stick can be increased.
PENERAPAN MODEL DRILLS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS KOMPUTER PADA SISWA KELAS XI IPA MAN 1 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Febriandi Riduan
Published: July 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar Matematika siswa kelas XI IPA MAN 1 Model Lubuklinggau tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 setelah diterapkan model drills dalam pembelajaran Matematika berbasis komputer. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan berbentuk eksperimen semu yang dilaksanakan tanpa adanya kelas pembanding dangan desai Pre-test dan Post-test. Populasinya adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI IPA yang terdiri dari 111 siswa dan sebagai sampel adalah siswa kelas XI IPA 2 yang terdiri dari 37 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dilakukan dengan teknik tes, data tes yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan uji-t pada taraf signifikan α = 0,05. Hasil belajar Matematika siswa kelas XI IPA 2 MAN 1 Model Lubuklinggau tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 setelah mengikuti pembelajaran Matematika menggunakan model drills berbasis komputer secara signifika tuntas dengan rata-rata nilai tes sebesar 83,98 dengan presentase jumlah siswa yang tuntas sebesar 72,97%. Siswa semakin tertarik pada setiap pertemuan dan siswa lebih aktif dan memberikan hasil yang baik. Berdasarkan analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa model drills berbasis komputer efektif untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran metamatika.
PENDAMPINGAN PENELITIAN DAN PENULISAN KARYA ILMIAH PADA KELOMPOK SISWA PESERTA PENGEMBANGAN DIRI SAINS SMP PUSRI PALEMBANG
Authors: Atina Atina , Emilia Ita , Mutiara Dian
Published: July 2020

Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Pusri dan Universitas PGRI Palembang pada Mei – Juli 2019. SMP Pusri Palembang berencana mengirim perwakilan siswanya untuk mengikuti kegiatan Olimpiade Penelitian Siswa Indonesia (OPSI) tahun 2019 yang diselenggarakan oleh Direktorat Pembinaan SMP Kemetrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Namun pihak sekolah mengalami kendala hal pendampingan penelitian dan penulisan hasil penelitian dalam bentuk karya ilmiah/artikel ilmiah. Hal ini karena kekurangan peralatan yang dimiliki sekolah dan kurangnya kemampuan guru dalam hal penulisan karya ilmiah. Objek pengabdian adalah siswa SMP Pusri yang ngikuti kegiatan pengambangan diri Sains berjumlah 3 orang (1 kelompok). Kegiatan pengabdian difokuskan pada pendampingan penelitian hingga diperoleh data dan analisis serta penulisan hasil penelitian dalam bentuk artikel ilmiah. Kegiatan pengabdian berakhir setelah dihasilkannya karya tulis ilmiah yang sesuai dengan ketentuan OPSI 2019 dan siswa perwakilan SMP Pusri Palembang dapat mendaftarkan diri menjadi peserta OPSI 2019. Proses pendampingan dapat diselesaikan tepat waktu dan siswa perwakilan SMP Pusri Palembang dapat mendaftarkan diri sebagai peserta OPSI tahun 2019 pada Agustus 2019 dan kesulitan pihak sekolah dapat diselesaikan.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERMAIN DRAMA MELALUI TEKNIK PEMBELAJARAN ROTATING ROLES SISWA KELAS VIII C SMP NEGERI SUNGAI JAUH TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020
Authors: Martini Elya
Published: July 2020

Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana teknik pembelajaran rotating roles dapat meningkatkan keterampilan bermain drama siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri Sungai Jauh. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan sebanyak dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap  yaitu: (1) perencanaan, (2) pelaksanaan, (3) pengamatan, dan (4) refleksi. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah catatan lapangan, lembar pengamatan, angket, dan lembar penilaian. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik deskriptif kualitatif yang didukung oleh data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan teknik pembelajaran rotating roles mampu meningkatkan keterampilan bermain drama siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri Sungai Jauh. Berdasarkan catatan lapangan dan pedoman pengamatan, terjadi perubahan siswa ke arah positif. Peningkatan keterampilan bermain drama dilihat dari dua hal, yaitu keberhasilan proses dan produk. Keberhasilan prosessdapattdilihat dari perubahannsikap siswa setelahhdiadakan implementasittindakan, siswaalebih aktif, bersemangat, berani mengemukakan pendapat, dan mampu bekerja sama dengan siswa lain. Keberhasilannproduk dilihatddari tesppraktik bermainddrama.”Nilai rata-rata bermain drama siswa sebelum implementasi tindakan sebesar 49,46, siklus I”sebesar 63,5 dan pada siklus”II sebesar 78,14.”Data tersebut menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan bermain drama siswa dari pratindakan ke siklus II mengalami peningkatan sebesar 28,68. Beberapa aspek yang menunjukkan peningkatan paling signifikan adalah aspek ekspresi, gerak, dan intonasi.
Comparison of Immunohistochemistry and Conventional Stains for Helicobacter Pylori Detection in Gastric Biopsies of Patients Receiving Proton Pump Inhibitors
Authors: Loharamtaweethong Kongsak , Puripat Napaporn
Published: July 2020

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of different staining methods for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in patients treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 75 gastric biopsies from patients with and without PPI therapy between October 2018 and September 2019. Slides were stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E); Giemsa and immunohistochemical staining (IHC) was done using polyclonal anti-H. pylori antibodies. Statistical analysis was performed to determine any association between the results of different staining methods and PPI consumption. Sensitivity, specificity and positive-negative predictive values of H&E and Giemsa stains were calculated. Results: Overall, H. pylori infection was detected in 33.3% of patients using IHC, 26.7% using H&E, and 28.0% via Giemsa staining. A strong correlation was found between PPI consumption and low H. pylori density detected via IHC (p-value=0.015) but not using H&E and Giemsa staining. The sensitivity of H&E and Giemsa was markedly reduced as a result of PPI consumption (57.1% to 18.2% vs. 85.7% to 27.3%, respectively). Conclusion: Identification of H. pylori using IHC in patients treated with PPI was superior to H&E and Giemsa stains. Both H&E and Giemsa stains showed a marked decrease in sensitivity in patients receiving PPI. The results indicate that IHC should be performed in patients with PPI therapy instead of H&E or Giemsa stains, and PPI should be discontinued for at least 14 days before the performance of endoscopy.
Development of Functional Writing Skills through Communicative Approach in Pakistani High School
Authors: Samiullah Muhammad , Ahmad Aftab , Naseer Ud Din Muhammad
Published: July 2020

The major and foremost aim of the research had been to observe an effect of (CLT) communicative language teaching approach on functional writing skills among 9th graders in Pakistani high schools. Relevant literature revealed that functional writing skills can be increased through (CLT) communicative language teaching approach. Quasi Experimental design, that is, pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design was used. Threats to internal/external validity were undertaken properly. The pre-test was the same, and it had been used as the post-test as well. Creative compositions related to functional writing skills were examined carefully and were marked as per scoring rubrics. The (CLT) communicative language teaching approach is recommended for English teaching specifically writingrelated tasks in the subject of English.
Comparison of endoscopic third ventriculostomy with or without choroid plexus cauterization in pediatric hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ellenbogen Yosef , Brar Karanbir , Yang Kaiyun , Lee Yung , Ajani Olufemi
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE

Pediatric hydrocephalus is a significant contributor to infant morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. The mainstay of treatment has long been shunt placement for CSF diversion, but recent years have seen the rise of alternative procedures such as endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), which provides similar efficacy in selected patients. The addition of choroid plexus cauterization (CPC) to ETV has been proposed to increase efficacy, but the evidence of its utility is limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of ETV+CPC in comparison to ETV alone for the treatment of pediatric all-cause hydrocephalus.

METHODS

MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and ICRCTN databases were searched from conception through to October 2018 for comparative studies including both ETV+CPC and ETV in a pediatric population. The primary outcome was success rate, defined as no secondary procedure required for CSF diversion; secondary outcomes included time to failure, mortality, and complications. Data were pooled using random-effects models of meta-analysis, and relative risk (RR) was calculated.

RESULTS

Five studies were included for final qualitative and quantitative analysis, including 2 prospective and 3 retrospective studies representing a total of 963 patients. Overall, there was no significant difference in success rates between ETV and ETV+CPC (RR 1.24, 95% CI 0.88–1.75, p = 0.21). However, a subgroup analysis including the 4 studies focusing on African cohorts demonstrated a significant benefit of ETV+CPC (RR 1.38, 95% CI 1.08–1.78, p = 0.01). There were no notable differences in complication rates among studies.

CONCLUSIONS

This systematic review and meta-analysis failed to find an overall benefit to the addition of CPC to ETV; however, a subgroup analysis showed efficacy in sub-Saharan African populations. This points to the need for future randomized clinical trials investigating the efficacy of ETV+CPC versus ETV in varied patient populations and geographic locales.
A practical representation of NFT pedagogy in a learning environment
Authors: Thusi Nisi , Costa King
Published: July 2020

Advanced pedagogy is the way to enhance teaching and learning performance for non-financial students. There are different methods in use across the globe for innovative teaching of higher learning students. The use of multimedia and technology empowers educational processes by increasing interaction between teachers and students. Hybrid teaching and blended learning follow an integrated approach to teaching that blends with students' interests and teacher's personality that needs curriculum-appropriate methods. Teachers should thus apply themselves to utilizing innovative methods so that the students’ learning process is as free-flowing and that the methodology used creates an atmosphere adaptable to conducive learning environment. The application of innovative teaching and learning methods is critical if we are to motivate and enculturate a spirit of learning and cooperation by encouraging others and doing your share on the part of students. The role of education is to ensure that while academic personal are involve in active teaching, an effort is made to ensure alignment between what is taught and what is comprehensible in relation to students. The goal of this study is an ongoing and progressive examine of how Edger Dale's Cone of Experience and Bloom's taxonomy is employed to positively influence student learning. In this conceptual research the methodology used was hinged on analytic processes for material already published in this area. Key variables under investigation forecast on integration of Dales and Blooms theories for theoretical perspectives with the researchers pedagogy known as the NFT.
The formation of interpretation skills in high-school students of secondary schools
Authors: Negrych Natalia , Kuzmych Iryna
Published: July 2020

The article is devoted to the formation of interpretation skills in high-school students and teaching the notions of interpretation with the purpose of obtaining interpretation competence. There were presented didactic principles of translation teaching during English lessons. We emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of translation training, as well as highlighting eﬀective principles that should be applied for methodical reasons. The main task of the teacher at the initial stage of studying translation can be deﬁned − teaching students to distinguish and identify structured elements of translation, the reasons for their use and the ability to operate the components of interpretation. Particular attention is given to the formation and development of the interpreter's skills. The main task of the teacher was deﬁned and a set of exercises was developed. The four stages for the formation a competent specialist lead to obtaining special interpreter's skills in accordance with international and economical needs in the contemporary labor market. The teacher has to teach student that interpreter has to be an active translator of the communication act between the sender of the message and its recipient. Interpreting competence implies the ability of the translator to use target-processing strategies that can be targeted. The results of the implementation of the proposed exercises involve the creation of a situation in the English lesson that would clearly reproduce the realities of a modern, competitive interpreter.
First report of Sugarcane mosaic virus in achira (Canna edulis Ker.) in Nariño, Colombia
Authors: Betancourt Carlos , Salomón Carlos , Moreno Henao Jhusty Meliza , Montaño Santiago , Salazar Claudia , Uribe Pedro , Martínez Angélica , Muñoz Lucely , Cuervo Maritza
Published: July 2020

Achira (Canna edulis Ker.) is a cultivated species for handcrafted food products and starch production. In Colombia is estimated an achira cultivated area of 800 ha; in the department of Nariño there has been a disturbance of viral etiology, known by farmers as Streak Virus, due to its symptoms in the leaves, but without previous records in the area. The disease causes losses in performance, although they have not been established precisely. In order to clarify the nature of this pathology and the identity of the pathogen associated with the problem, an investigation was carried out at the University of Nariño, by means of molecular tests of PCR and RT-PCR, sequencing, serology and electron microscopy, of foliar samples collected in the producing areas. The most outstanding symptoms in affected tissues were yellow mosaic, mottled, chlorotic streak and ribs discoloration, among others. There were no cytoplasmic inclusions similar to those produced by Potyvirus, nor viral particles were observed, nor serology positive results, but it was possible to achieve the amplification of a cDNA fragment, with specific primers for Potyvirus and 98% of homology of the sequences with Sugarcane mosaic virus. This is the first SCMV report in achira in Nariño, Colombia.
PENGARUH KECENDRUNGAN MANAJER DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN TERHADAP PAYOFF MAGNITUDE
Authors: Shaleh Sri Madona , Marlin Khairul , Yupita Lasmi
Published: July 2020

The research purposes were to describe empirically the evidence of manager’s tendency in making decisions on payoff magnitude, and factors influencing it. This research was conducted through experimental design. Population was 152 students of STIE “KBP” Padang registered in 2014/2015 academic year. 60 students randomly were taken as sample of the research; 30 students of accounting department as treatment group, and 30 students of management department as control group. From the research results, it can be seen a significance difference between the manager's tendency in decision making towards Payoff Magnitude, as well as the factors that influence it. The results also showed experiment group tended to be risk taker rather than control group.
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN RUMAH SAKIT ‘AISYIYAH PARIAMAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PESERTA JKN (JAMINAN KESEHATAN NASIONAL)
Authors: Lubis Zaky Mubarak , R Siti Hanafiah
Published: July 2020

This research is a quantitative study, which aims to analyze services quality to the satisfaction of inpatient JKN participants at Aisyiyah Hospital, Pariaman. This research was conducted on July to August 2019 by using a survey design. The sample was 100 patients taken by applying purposive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed through servqual method and IPA analysis. The research results showed overall services dimension, between services provided by ‘Aisyiyah Pariaman Hospital and patient expectations, shows a gap of 2,308. This score was categorized in a high group which means the service is already good. It was based on importance analysis in quadrant A (physical evidence, empathy, and guarantee); in quadrant D (a reliability dimension); and in quadrant C (a responsiveness dimension).
POLITIK SEBAGAI JALAN KEBAHAGIAAN: REFLEKSI FILSAFAT SOSIAL DAN POLITIK ISLAM AL-FᾹRᾹBĪ
Authors: Putri Endrika Widdia
Published: July 2020

This article departs from the problem that the happiness of a country and its citizens lies in its politics. Whatever politics adopted by a country are all good. However, it is the human skills that govern politics that affect the course of politics. If those who manage are capable, then good politics will improve with the human skills that govern it - and vice versa. Departing from these problems, this article will look at how good politics in the eyes of philosophers. In particular, al-Fārābī political thought - 9th century Muslim philosopher who lived during the Abbasid Dynasty. Al-Fārābī with its main state (al-Madīnah al-Fādhilah) argues that the ideal state is a sovereign state to create a prosperous society based on the principles of equal rights, freedoms, and human unity. Al-Fārābī with political thought succeeded in expressing universal values of politics, and was able to map out the state classifications that existed in his day and did not rule out the possibility of existing today and formulated 12 (twelve) criteria for an ideal leader. In addition, al-Fārābī is considered a Muslim philosopher who began to talk about democracy. Although, al-Fārābī himself does not mention the term democracy except al-madīnah al-jama'iyyah which is defined as a democratic state. Although al-Fārābī is not practical politics, his political thought is the result of his deep knowledge and experience. This is enough to prove that his political thinking is worth knowing and scrutinizing.
STRATEGI PERPUSTAKAAN MENERAPKAN LITERASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN IMAJINASI, KREATIVITAS, INOVASI
Authors: Laksmi Laksmi
Published: July 2020

This research discusses the library strategy of applying literacy to increase imagination, creativity and innovation. Various libraries carry out various literacy programs, including GLN and GLS. However, the results have not looked encouraging. UNESCO in 2017 stated that out of a total of 61 countries, Indonesia ranked 60th at a low literacy level. Literacy activities, namely activities that empower the movement of reading and writing, can make someone create imagination, creativity, and innovation. Libraries must have effective and efficient literacy implementation strategies, based on 6 types of literacy, namely literacy, numeracy literacy, scientific literacy, ICT literacy, financial literacy, and cultural and citizenship literacy. Librarians need to pay attention to the process of developing literacy, namely: text and facilities; literacy type and purpose, learning context, and learner character. Librarians determine the competencies to be achieved, then determine the quality of character and type of literacy. In the application process, librarians introduce methods of reading books and storytelling, creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere, letting users experiment, and playing roles.
EKSISTENSI LEMBAGA UNSUR ALIM ULAMA (PEMBERDAYAAN KEGIATAN KEAGAMAAN DI KENAGARIAN)
Authors: Irwandi Irwandi , Budiman Novi
Published: July 2020

The role of the ulema is very important in the development of the spiritual field, because they are the heirs of the prophet, so that the position and function of the ulama for Muslims are those who are followed by their steps, character and deeds and their opinions and approvals can be taken. Alim Ulama in the nagari government system has the authority and responsibility for the growth and development of activities that refer to the aqeedah, sharia, worship and religious social relations of the people. as a social organization engaged in the religious field. The Alim Ulama Nagari Elemental Institution is part of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) organization. . The analysis used in this study is the data analysis of interactive model data analysis techniques. The approach used is a qualitative approach. The informants in this research were Wali Nagari, Management of Element Institutions, and Society. From this study, it was concluded that the existence of Islamic religious scholars in Pasie Laweh was set out in the form of a work program with four main activities, including education activities, Da'wah activities, Activities of Ta'rul Masjid Fields, and Worship Facility Infrastructure Activities, in carrying out these activities. there are still official factors such as the lack of commitment of the management in improving the quality of religious activities.
TANGGUNGJAWAB NEGARA TERHADAP KEBAKARAN HUTAN DAN LAHAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF HUKUM NASIONAL DAN ISLAM
Authors: Anam Syafi’ul , Askar Muhammad Afdhal
Published: July 2020

The responsibility given by the state to the occurrence of forest and land fires so far has not been considered optimal. Whereas the state has responsibilities towards its citizens, one of which is in ensuring the rights of citizens to get a clean and healthy environment. The liability referred to arises from the legal relations between the countries as mentioned in the fourth alinia of the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution through the phrase "protecting the entire Indonesian nation and the whole of Indonesian blood". Whereas in the Islamic perspective it also regulates that the purpose of the state is to create benefit for its citizens. Therefore, various losses to citizens due to forest and land fires should have been the responsibility of the state. So that what is demanded from the role of the State is not only prevention but also overcoming various impacts of losses caused as a result. Research is a normative juridical study using secondary data as the main. The nature of this research is qualitative.
WANITA KARIR DALAM TINJAUAN MAQASHID AL-SHARI’AH
Authors: Ichsan Muhammad , Dewi Erna
Published: July 2020

Today's society considers that women's duty is not only helping her husband take care of the household, but also studying as high as possible to have career in order to channel their abilities and education.The current needs of life are increasingly forcing them to work and leave home to help their husbands meet their daily needs for themselves and their families. Women are allowed to be outside the house provided that they can protect themselves from evil, adultery and harm to themselves.A married woman may be outside the house on condition that she gets permission from her husband, covers her genitals, and does not use colognes, jewelry or anything excessive that can attract the attention of other men or even provoke lust and cause defamation. Meanwhile, single one must get permission from her parentsin order to maintain her honor and theirs, because the goal is onlyto run the Islamic sharia properly and get His pleasure.