bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical and Methodological Issues of Analyzing Digitization in Economic Management: The Case of The Late USSR
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Didenko Dmitry
Published: July 2022

The article aims to test the new institutional theories of public choice and political markets for our analysis of the empirical evidence collected by the research literature on the realized and unrealized projects of the digital systems development for support of decision-making by the state management of the economy in the late USSR (mid-1950s – late 1980s.). We argue that their methodological instruments, developed on the basis of studies of economic and political phenomena of predominantly Western societies with market economy, can explain similar phenomena in industrial society of another type. Therefore the major contribution of the article is our interpretation of the economic history phenomena through the lens of the new institutional theories. We show how various forms of institutional competition led the way to development of departmental digital systems, while actually blocked the creation of nationwide ones. The following important factors of institutional interactions in the political market of the late USSR, which influenced the results of implementation of the digitization projects, are indicated. First, extra-expensive projects for creating national systems were largely a product of the technocratic thinking of the scientific and political elite of the late USSR, but institutional coalitions in favor of their development turned out to be unviable lacking explicit support at the highest levels of the state apparatus. Second, persistent disregard by the Soviet bureaucracy of the need for large-scale social changes, which inevitably accompany the change in technological structures. Third, technocracy of thinking by academic economists, who subjectively adhered to the principles of scientific rationality and maximization of public welfare, also hindered effectiveness of their interaction in the political market of the late USSR. We conclude that the new institutional theories of public choice and political market allow to adequately describe and analyze the practices of interaction between the political and economic spheres and the mechanisms of functioning of the centrally administered economy of the USSR, as a prerequisite for assessing possible influence of digital intelligent systems on management processes in the RF's economy.
Fundamental Conditions for Innovative Development of The Economy
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Volchik Vyacheslav
Published: July 2022

Narrative-based study of the Russian innovation system makes it possible to identify the institutional and historical patterns of its development. In modern conditions, innovative development is the only acceptable option for economic orders that ensure a high level of well-being of the population. Innovative development is defined as the improvement of the economic and social living conditions of the population, which is based on the generation and use of new knowledge and new technologies in the process of value creation. The article demonstrates that the very possibility of innovative development arises and is maintained under three simultaneous fundamental conditions: 1) economic and political stability; 2) entrepreneurial initiative; 3) mechanisms of increasing returns. In addition to the mentioned fundamental conditions there are two critical prerequisites that serve as a kind of link between these conditions: market infrastructure development and science and education development. Innovative development is impossible and social order is getting stagnant in case at least one of these fundamental conditions is not fulfilled. Ensuring the three fundamental conditions depends on economic policy, which must take into account the historical, cultural and institutional features of the particular social order development.
A Comparison of Income Inequality in China and Russia and The Impact on Human Capital
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Weichang Chen
Published: July 2022

Both China and Russia in economic transition are facing the risk of widening income gap and increasing inequality. This paper analyzes the degree of income inequality between the two countries from the perspectives of Gini coefficient, income quintile and decile. The income distribution system aimed at maintaining the stability has failed to curb the expansion of income inequality. Instead, it has resulted in an unfair distribution of educational opportunities and huge differences in family education investment, which increasingly affects the quality of education, especially the acquisition of high-quality higher education resources. So income inequality has become the main obstacle to the accumulation and development of human capital. Only by controlling income inequality within a reasonable range through a more inclusive system and giving individuals fair educational opportunities can the stock and quality of human capital be improved.
Animated Instructional Content for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Authors:   , Solomon Ankita , Wagner Michael G.
Published: July 2022

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder, which affects millions of people all over the world but is more prevalent in the continent of Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Annually, 300,000 infants are born with SCD out of which more than 90% of them do not survive to adulthood in countries with poor resources. In India, SCD is found mostly in tribal communities where the illiteracy rate is 41%. Consanguineous marriages are very common in these communities, which are one of the main reasons for the propagation of this genetic blood disorder. On top of that, the low literacy rate makes people less aware about health and well-being. Audiovisuals are a powerful tool which can be used to convey information, even without the need to use technical jargon. Digital media has come a long way and is playing a big part in healthcare literacy. Generally, people have difficulty understanding medical explanation when they have low literacy. The use of different media like medical cinema, animation content, games have helped by increasing understanding in the illiterate population and also has increased the awareness amongst the people about different health conditions and help them identify different ways to cope with them. Studies have shown that the use of animated content using instructional design in health education has helped people with low health literacy to have better understanding of the medical content. This project develops an animated content using instructional design targeting SCD to be used by health professionals as a tool to educate and increase awareness about the disease. With the help of expert interviews the efficacy of the developed video was assessed. The results indicate a unanimous agreement amongst the medical professionals regarding the applicability of this animated video.
Pelatihan Seni Budaya dan Prakarya untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pembelajaran Senirupa bagi Guru SD di Kecamatan Ponorogo Kabupaten Ponorogo
Authors: Sumanto Sumanto , Sukamti Sukamti
Published: July 2022

training of cultural arts and crafts for elementary school teachers aims to train skills: (1) make a woven paper asturo, (2) a technique to print high-ingredient sterefoam, cardboard and packaging waste stationery (to improve the quality of teaching art in elementary school. Methods training by providing individual practical guidance on weaving and high-scoring skills directly to 26 elementary school teachers.Results (1) non-physical for elementary school teachers in Ponorogo sub-district who are very interested in art-craft training, and are willing to disseminate knowledge and skills to teachers (2) individual training participants are skilled at making (a) woven planes, fish, flying birds, stars, boxes, and framed ribbons, (2) High Print works on HVS paper from Sterefoam's references, Cardboard and stationery packaging waste materials.pelatihan seni budaya dan prakarya bagi guru SD ini bertujuan melatih keterampilan: (1) membuat anyaman dari kertas asturo, (2) teknik mencetak tinggi bahan sterefoam, kardus, dan limbah kemasan alat tulis (untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran senirupa di SD. Metode pelatihan dengan memberikan bimbingan praktek individu keterampilan menganyam dan mencetak tinggi secara langsung kepada 26 guru SD. Hasil (1) non-fisik bagi guru-guru SD di kecamatan Ponorogo sangat berminat mendapat pelatihan senirupa-prakarya, dan bersedia untuk menyebarluaskan  pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada guru lain di tempat tugasnya. (2) peserta pelatihan secara individu terampil membuat (a) anyaman bentuk pesawat, ikan, burung terbang, bintang, kotak, dan anyaman pita bentuk pigura, (2) karya Cetak Tinggi di atas kertas HVS dari acuan Sterefoam, Kardus, dan bahan limbah kemasan alat tulis.
Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidik PAUD Pandan Wangi Melalui Pelatihan dan Penataan Administrasi
Authors: Astuti Febru Puji , Hestinarini Tuti , Surohmah Yuli , Adrikni Khilati , Putri Melati Retnandhia , Cahyani Ratih Putri
Published: July 2022

One of the problems in PAUD Pandan Wangi  institutions is the economic field which refers to problems regarding the financial condition of institutions and local wisdom materials that have not been utilized to the maximum. The education sector refers to the problem of the lack of early childhood education educator qualifications and competencies caused by educational backgrounds that are not under early childhood education educator standards. This service program aims to improve the competence of early childhood education educators by conducting teacher training that focuses on early childhood education management programs, learning methods, and classroom management as well as training in making products based on local wisdom that is of value. The evaluation results show that the material is per the needs and expectations of the trainees. Permasalahan di lembaga PAUD Pandan Wangi salah satunya adalah bidang ekonomi yang mengacu pada permasalahan tentang kondisi keuangan lembaga dan material kearifan lokal yang belum dimanfaatkan dengan maksimal. Bidang pendidikan mengacu pada permasalahan kurangnya kualifikasi dan kompetensi pendidik PAUD disebabkan oleh latar belakang pendidikan yang belum sesuai dengan standar pendidik PAUD. Program pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pendidik PAUD dengan melakukan pelatihan guru yang berfokus pada program pengelolaan PAUD,  metode pembelajaran, dan pengelolaan kelas serta pelatihan pembuatan produk berbasis kearifan lokal yang bernilai jual. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa materi sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan harpan peserta pelatihan.
Pelatihan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah Berpola 40 Jam bagi Guru TK/PAUD
Authors: Akbar Sa’dun , Aisyah Eny Nur , Astuti Wuri , Maningtyas Rosyidamayani T. , Puspitasari Lenita
Published: July 2022

The success of a teacher in improving their professional competence in the academic, educational, and professional fields requires the ability to write scientific papers. Limited knowledge and the obstacles faced by writing scientific papers for publication are the main factors for PAUD teachers in professional career development they face today. In-1, On, and In-2 methods in the andragogical approach in the form of training for adults for 21 PAUD teachers in Malang with a 40-hour pattern, this training has succeeded in increasing teaching power and ability. staff. teachers to organize work. scientific papers published in several scientific journals and seminars.Keberhasilan seorang guru dalam peningkatan kompetesi profeisonal secara akademik, pendagogik dan profesi salah satunya menuntut berupa kemampuan menulis karya tulis ilmiah. Keterbatasan wawasan dan kendala yang dihadapi terkait menulis karya ilmiah hingga mempublikasikannya menjadi faktor utama guru PAUD pada pengembangan professional karir yang mereka hadapi hingga saat ini. Metode In-1, On, dan In-2 dalam pendekatan andragogy yang berupa pendidikan dan pelatihan bagi orang dewasa kepada peserta pelatihan yang berjumlah 21 orang guru PAUD di Kota Malang dengan pola 40 jam, pelatihan ini berhasil menambah wawawan dan kemampuan guru untuk menyusun karya tulis ilmiah tersubmit di beberapa jurnal ilmiah dan seminar.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Video Animasi Gambar “Powtoon” bagi Guru PAUD
Authors: Hardiyanti Waode Eti , Ilham Muhammad , Ekadayanti Waode , Jafarudin Jafarudin
Published: July 2022

This community service aims to maximize online learning activities in preschool, especially during and after the pandemic of COVID-19. Preschools teachers must be able to utilize technology as learning, one of these technologies is Powtoon application to create animated video images that can be made in accordance with the learning themes and interest of children by presenting moving images. The method uses tutorial lectures using PowerPoints, the Powtoon application and discussion with participants. Participants in this activity were 25 of preschool and elementary teachers from Kingdom Academy School. The results of this activity are 1) the teachers become more confident and motivated using technology, 2) the teachers can design simple learning videos that are interesting and appropriate to the learning themes, 3) the teachers can design interactive videos and involve the children in learning.Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memaksimalkan kegiatan pembelajaran daring di PAUD khususnya selama dan setelah pandemik COVID-19. Guru-guru PAUD harus dapat memanfaatkan teknologi sebagai media dengan tepat, salah satunya adalah aplikasi powtoon untuk membuat media video animasi gambar yang dapat dibuat sesuai dengan tema dan minat anak dalam pembelajaran dengan menyajikan gambar-gambar yang bergerak. Metode pengabdian menggunakan ceramah tutorial dengan bantuan Power Point, aplikasi powtoon dan diskusi dengan peserta. Peserta kegiatan merupakan 25 guru-guru PAUD dan SD di sekolah Kingdom Academy. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah 1) guru menjadi lebih percaya diri dan termotivasi menggunakan teknologi, 2) guru dapat merancang dan membuat video animasi pembelajaran sederhana yang menarik sesuai tema dan kebutuhan anak, 3) guru dapat merancang video interaktif dan melibatkan anak dalam pembelajaran.
Pelatihan Sistem Informasi Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini bagi Lembaga PAUD
Authors: Gonadi Leni , Wulandari Retno Tri , Desyanty Ellyn Sugeng
Published: July 2022

This community service aims to (1) increase educators' knowledge about early childhood learning information systems and (2) increase the ability of PAUD educators in applying information systems to the learning process. Training activities are carried out through the delivery of material, discussions, and exercises in the use of information systems in the learning process. The training was carried out in two stages namely; introduction of early childhood learning information systems and direct use practices. This activity has a positive impact on PAUD educators Lowokwaru District as shown by the results of the training of 75 percent of educators having knowledge of early childhood learning information systems and 85.4 percent of educators being able to operate early childhood learning information systems. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk (1) meningkatkan pengetahuan pendidik tentang sistem informasi pembelajaran anak usia dini dan (2) meningkatkan kemampuan pendidik PAUD dalam mengaplikasikan sistem informasi pada proses pembelajaran. Kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan melalui penyampaian materi, diskusi, dan latihan penggunaan sistem informasi pada proses pembelajaran. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dalam dua tahap yaitu; pengenalan sistem informasi pembelajaran anak usia dini dan praktek langsung penggunaan. Kegiatan ini memberi dampak positif bagi pendidik PAUD hal ini ditunjukkan dengan hasil pelatihan sebanyak 75 persen dari 30 pendidik PAUD se Kecamatan Lowokwaru memiliki pengetahuan tentang sistem informasi pembelajaran anak usia dini dan 83,3 persen pendidik dapat mengoperasikan sistem informasi pembelajaran anak usia dini melalui pendampingan.
Pelatihan Peningkatan Kompetensi Pedagogi Pengawas Lembaga TA/RA di Lingkungan Kementerian Agama
Authors: Redjeki Endang Sri , Wahyuni Sri , Desyanty Ellyn Sugeng
Published: July 2022

If supervisors in the Ministry of Religion are compared to supervisors within the Ministry of Education and Culture, supervisors only train at the TK level and develop non-formal PAUD / TK. The results of the interim mapping, the level of supervisory qualifications in the Ministry of Religion is still 5 percent who have completed studies at Postgraduate, and 70 percent of the number of supervisors have aged over 55 years. Under these conditions, it can be ensured that the heavy workload and supervisory function cannot be carried out optimally. This condition will be more severe when the supervisors do not update competency so that they will tend to reduce competence and have implications for the achievement of the quality of educational institutions. Supervisors in Malang regency really need knowledge about the importance of pedagogical concepts in order to be able to apply from the basic to the complex, besides RA / TA supervisors in the Ministry of Religion in Malang also need a breakthrough through current technological developments, namely by using data storage through online media that is Google Drive without having to rely on flasdisk which is still online. That is in order to follow developments in order to be able to compete in the global world.Terdapat beragam perbedaan antara pengewas di lingkungan kemenag dan kemdikbud. Pengawas pada Kemendikbud, biasanya hanya membina setingkat TK dan membina Paud/TK non formal. Sementara itu pengawas di Kemenag mengawas bisa lebih dari satu sekolah. Hasil pemetaan sementara, tingkat kualifikasi pengawas di lingkungan Kemenag, terdapat 5 persen yang sudah menyelesaikan studi di Pascasarjana, dan 70 persen dari jumlah tenaga pengawas telah berusia diatas 55 tahun. Dengan kondisi tersebut, dapat dipastikan bahwa beratnya beban tugas dan fungsi melakukan pengawasan tidak dapat dilakukan secara maksimal. Kondisi ini akan lebih berat ketika para pengawas kurang up date kompetensi sehingga akan cenderung menurunkan kompetensi dan berimplikasi pada ketercapaian mutu lembaga pendidikan. Pengawas di kabupaten malang sangat memerlukan pengetahuan tentang pentingya konsep pedagogi agar dapat menerapkan mulai dari yang dasar hingga ke yang kompleks, selain itu pengawas RA/TA di lingkungan Kemenag Kabupaten Malang juga memerlukan suatu terobosan melalui perkembangan teknologi saat ini, yaitu dengan menggunakan penyimpanan data melalui media online yaitu Google Drive tanpa harus mengandalkan flasdisk yang sifatnya masih online. Hal itu guna mengikuti perkembangan agar mampu bersaing dalam dunia global.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Kepala Sekolah, Guru, dan Tenaga Administrasi Sekolah Dalam Mengelola Keuangan Berbasis Teknologi Informasi
Authors: Sumarsono Raden Bambang , Maisyaroh Maisyaroh , Untari Sri , Chusniyah Tutut
Published: July 2022

This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of school principals, teachers, and school administration staff in managing information technology-based finance. The location of community service activities is at the Laboratory Elementary School (SD) State University of Malang in Blitar City. The methods used in this training activity include material presentation, discussions, demonstrations, and assignments. These methods are integrated into the training strategy. The results of this community service are (1) the capacity of school principals, teachers, and school administration staff in managing information technology-based finance significantly increased after attending the training, and (2) based on the product effectiveness criteria, namely completeness, convenience, attractiveness and usefulness, the product is declared very effective.Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas kepala sekolah, guru, dan tenaga administrasi sekolah dalam mengelola keuangan berbasis teknologi informasi. Lokasi kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berada di Sekolah Dasar (SD) Laboratorium Universitas Negeri Malang di Kota Blitar. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini antara lain: pemaparan materi, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan penugasan. Metode-metode tersebut terintegrasi ke dalam strategi pelatihan. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat ini yakni (1) kapasitas kepala sekolah, guru, dan tenaga administrasi sekolah dalam mengelola keuangan berbasis teknologi informasi meningkat secara signifikan setelah mengikuti pelatihan, dan (2) berdasarkan kriteria keefektifan produk yakni kelengkapan, kemudahan, kemenarikan dan kemanfaatan, produk dinyatakan sangat efektif.
Pelatihan Berkomunikasi Edukatif Pendidik Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Perilaku Bullying di PAUD
Authors: Aisyah Eny Nur , Iriyanto Tomas , Hardika Hardika , Maningtyas Rosyi Damayani Twinsari , Robbaniyah Inayatur
Published: July 2022

Communication interactions between early childhood students experience developmental deviations that connote bullying, making it less acceptable in the social environment. Training is needed to improve educative communication skills for educators as an effort to increase children's positive attitudes that contribute to positive psychological development. This training aims to develop educative communication skills for POS PAUD educators, Sukun District, Malang City. The training is carried out through the stages of analyzing target characteristics, determining participants, identifying training needs, preparing training materials and equipment, conducting training, discussing, concluding training results, and planning follow-ups. The training method is carried out through interactive discussions and guided mentoring both offline and online. The active role of participants during the training showed an increase in insight and educational communication skills. This condition is indicated by the steady intensity of teacher attendance, the results per test and posttest which show an increase after training, and the implementation of educative communication skills in early childhood learning activities. The implementation of similar training activities can be carried out periodically and not only at PAUD educators so the educators' educative communication can develop and build good communicative interactions according to the needs and development of students.Interaksi komunikasi antar anak usia dini di lingkungan PAUD mengalami peyimpangan perkembangan  yang berkonotasi bullying, sehingga kurang berterima di lingkungan sosial. Diperlukan  pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berkomunikasi edukatif bagi pendidik sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan sikap positif anak yang berkontribusi terhadap perkembangan positif psikologis. Pelatihan ini yang bertujuan mengembangkan keterampilan berkomunikasi edukatif bagi pendidik POS PAUD Kecamatan Sukun Kota Malang. Pelatihan dilaksananakan melalui analisis karakteristik sasaran, penentuan peserta, identifikasi kebutuhan pelatihan, penyiapan materi dan perangkat pelatihan, pelaksanaa pelatihan, diskusi, penyimpulan hasil pelatihan dan, rencana tindak lanjut. Metode pelatihan dilaksanakan melalui diksusi interaktif, dan pendampingan terbimbing baik secara luring maupun daring. Peran aktif peserta selama pelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan wawasan dan keterampilan komunikasi edukatif. Kondisi tersebut ditunjukkan dengan insitas kehadiran pendidik yang stabil, hasil per tes dan posttest yang menunjukkan peningkatan setelah pelatihan, dan terimplementasinya keterampilan komunikasi edukatif dalam aktivitas pembelajaran anak usia dini. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan sejenis dapat dilakukan secara berkala dan tidak hanya di pendidik PAUD, agar komunikasi edukatif pendidik dapat berkembang dan terbangun interaksi komunikatif yang baik sesuai kebutuhan dan perkembangan peserta didik.
Sosialisasi Mengingat Cepat dengan Teknik Mnemonik dalam Mengembangkan Karakter dan Kreativitas Siswa di PKBM Harapan Bangsa
Authors: Kumalasari Tety , Habibah Siti , Elvi Mariyanti , Zaitun Zaitun
Published: July 2022

The purpose of socializing the Mnemonic technique for student package C at PKBM Harapan Bangsa Tanjungpinang was because there were still unsatisfactory results of students in remembering lessons. When using Mnemonic techniques and understanding the types of Mnemonic techniques well, then problems in remembering subject matter can be minimized. The methods used are lectures, questions and answers, and simulations in history, religion, and mathematics lessons using various mnemonic techniques. The results found were that most of the students in package C who took part in this socialization activity could easily and quickly remember lessons.Tujuan dilakukan sosialisasi teknik Mnemonik bagi warga belajar paket C di PKBM Harapan Bangsa Tanjungpinang dikarenakan masih terdapat hasil warga belajar yang kurang memuaskan dalam mengingat pelajaran. Bila menggunakan teknik Mnemonik  dan memahami jenis teknik-teknik Mnemonik  dengan baik, maka masalah dalam mengingat materi pelajaran dapat diminimalisirkan. Adapun Metode yang digunakan yaitu Ceramah, Tanya jawab dan simulasi dalam pelajaran sejarah, agama, dan matematika dengan menggunakan berbagai teknik Mnemonik.. Hasil yang ditemukan yaitu sebagaian besar warga belajar paket C yang mengikuti kegiatan sosialisasi ini bisa dengan mudah dan cepat mengingat pelajaran.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Multimedia Pembelajaran Untuk Guru Non Produktif Teknik Komputer Dan Informatika
Authors: Soepriyanto Yerry , Kartika Degeng Made Duananda , Sulthoni Sulthoni , Sumarno Sumarno
Published: July 2022

The purpose of community service activities is to provide training for non-productive teachers of computer engineering and informatics to develop multimedia learning independently. This needs to be done because computers are rarely used in teaching and learning, besides that it also provides an alternative to new learning media in the pandemic era. Non-productive teachers of computer engineering and informatics are teachers who do not teach from that productive family. These teachers are normative, adaptive, productive creative wood and rattan crafts, ceramic creative crafts, batik and textile creative crafts. The result of the activity is that the teacher can develop multimedia learning according to the subjects being taught. Some teachers have not achieved optimal achievement because they need more intensive assistance. In general, the training and mentoring ran smoothly and participants responded with satisfaction to the implementation of the activities.Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat adalah memberikan pelatihan bagi guru-guru non produktif teknik komputer dan informatika untuk mengembangkan multimedia pembelajaran secara mandiri. Hal ini perlu dilakukan karena jarang sekali pemanfaatan komputer dalam pengajaran maupun pembelajarannya, selain itu juga memberikan alternatif media pembelajaran baru di era pandemi. Guru non produktif teknik komputer dan informatika adalah guru yang tidak mengajar dari rumpun produktif tersebut. Guru tersebut adalah guru normatif, adaptif, produktif kriya kreatif kayu dan rotan, kriya kreatif keramik, kriya kreatif batik dan tekstil. Hasil kegiatan adalah guru mampu mengembangkan multimedia pembelajaran sesuai dengan mata pelajaran yang diampu. Beberapa guru kurang optimal pencapaiannya karena butuh pendampingan lebih intensif. Secara umum pelatihan dan pendampingan berjalan lancar dan peserta merespon puas atas penyelenggaraan kegiatan.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Berbasis High Order Thinking Skill bagi Guru SD Kecamatan Kedungkandang Kota Malang
Authors: Mahanani Putri , Muchtar Muchtar , Nuraini Ni Luh Sakinah , Cholifah Puri Selfi , Saputro Christianto , Anugerah Muhammad Resnanda , Kurniawati Ike Yuli , Sugiarti Iva
Published: July 2022

Elementary school teachers have unresolved problems, including a good ability to develop learning tools based on High Order Thinking Skills. If they already have a good understanding, then this training is very much needed in order to hone their skills in developing HOTS-based learning tools. Thus, it is hoped that teachers can provide critical thinking skills for their students. The service method used is in the form of training/workshops. The target of service is representatives who are determined purposively, namely the principal and teachers of the Kedungkandang Elementary School Group I, Malang City. As a result of service activities, teachers and principals at SD cluster I, Kedungkandang District have the knowledge and skills in developing HOTS-based learning tools. The results of the HOTS-based learning tools that have been developed are 7 devices. The level of satisfaction of the activities carried out is 92 percent.Guru Sekolah Dasar memiliki permasalahan yang belum terselesaikan, diantaranya yakni kemampuan yang baik dalam mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran yang berbasis High Order Thinking Skill. Apabila mereka telah memiliki pemahaman yang baik, maka pelatihan ini sangat dibutuhkan dalam rangka mengasah kemampuan mereka dalam mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran yang berbasis HOTS. Dengan demikian, diharapkan para guru dapat memberikan bekal keterampilan berpikir kritis bagi siswa mereka. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan berbentuk pelatihan/workshop. Sasaran pengabdian merupakan perwakilan yang ditentukan secara bertujuan/ purposive yaitu kepala dan guru Sekolah Dasar gugus I Kedungkandang Kota Malang. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian, guru dan kepala sekolah di SD gugus I Kecamatan Kedungkandang telah memiliki pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis HOTS. Hasil perangkat pembelajaran berbasis HOTS yang telah dikembangkan sebanyak 7 perangkat. Tingkat kepuasan kegiatan yang dilaksanakan sebesar 92 persen.
Pembinaan Guru Pendidik Anak Usia Dini Dalam Penyelenggaraan Program Parenting Education
Authors: Rahma Rezka Arina , Sucipto Sucipto , Rasyad Ach. , Listyaningrum R. Anggia , Puspitasari Savira Widya , Ghozwatul Roza
Published: July 2022

The problem faced by early childhood educators is that they are less able to organize parenting education activities because of the lack of guidance from related parties. The purpose of this coaching is to facilitate early childhood educators by taking the subject, namely teachers at RA Muslimat in organizing parenting education programs. The method used in this activity is the identification and socialization of activities, discussions, practices, as well as evaluation and reflection with a share and care approach. The results of the activity provided changes to RA Muslimat teachers in the form of being able to design parenting education programs according to the needs of parents/guardians and being committed to implementing parenting education programs at the institution periodically. Such coaching activities can be carried out periodically to maintain and provide information related to early childhood care involving parents or guardians.Permasalahan yang dihadapi guru pendidik anak usia dini adalah kurang mampu dalam hal menyelenggarakan kegiatan parenting education karena kurang adanya pembinaan dari pihak yang terkait. Tujuan pembinaan ini ialah memfasilitasi guru pendidik anak usia dini dengan mengambil subyek yaitu guru di RA Muslimat dalam menyelenggarakan program parenting education. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah identifikasi dan sosialisasi kegiatan, diskusi, praktek, serta evaluasi dan refleksi dengan pendekatan share and care. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan memberikan perubahan pada guru RA Muslimat dalam bentuk mampu merancang program parenting education sesuai kebutuhan wali murid/orangtua dan berkomitmen untuk melaksanakan program parenting education di lembaga secara periodik. Kegiatan pembinaan semacam ini dapat dilaksanakan secara periodik untuk menjaga dan memberikan informasi terkait dengan pengasuhan anak usia dini yang melibatkan orangtua atau wali murid.
Construction and Expression of the Chimeric Human Renalase Gene Encoding the N-Terminal Signal Sequence of the Secretory Protein Prolactin
Authors: Fedchenko V.I. , Kaloshin A.A. , Veselovsky A.V. , Medvedev A.E.
Published: July 2022

Renalase (RNLS) is a protein that performs various protective functions both inside and outside cells. Intracellular RNLS is a FAD-dependent oxidoreductase (EC 1.6.3.5). Extracellular RNLS lacking an N-terminal peptide does not interact with FAD and exhibits various protective effects on the cell through interaction with receptor proteins. The mechanisms and factors responsible for RNLS transport out of the cell are not fully understood. It is well known that the signal sequence plays a key role in the classical mechanism of protein transport outside cells. One of the approaches to study the secretion of RNLS from the cell can be the creation of chimeric forms of the protein with a modified N-terminal amino acid signal sequence. Bioinformatics analysis showed that the signal sequence of the prolactin gene (PRL), connected to the template sequence of the RNLS gene, gave the classic signal characteristic of secretory proteins. On this basis, this paper describes: (i) a method for constructing the human RNLS gene in which the N-terminal sequence encoded by the RNLS gene was replaced by the N-terminal sequence encoded by the PRL gene; (ii) expression of this chimeric genetic construct.
Modified cone procedure along with bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt for Ebstein anomaly in adult patients
Authors: Sharma Rakesh , Samal Satyajit , Banik Rahul , Aggarwal Saket , Naqvi Sayyed Ehtesham Hussain , Geelani Mohammed Abid
Published: July 2022

Ebstein anomaly is an uncommon congenital cardiac disease affecting the tricuspid valve and right ventricle. Da silva pioneered the cone reconstruction of tricuspid valve for surgical repair of this anomaly in 2007. We describe our experience of 5 adult patients who underwent cone repair along with a bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt and tricuspid annuloplasty ring placement at our institute. Five adult patients with Ebstein anomaly with progressive disease and symptoms were taken up cone reconstruction from 2019 to 2021. Along with cone reconstruction of tricuspid valve, we routinely added an end to side superior vena cava to right pulmonary artery shunt and a tricuspid annuloplasty ring in the newly formed tricuspid annulus in all cases. All patients tolerated the procedure well and easily weaned off cardiopulmonary bypass. There were no complications regarding bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt and only one patient had a temporary heart block which was managed conservatively. This series shows routine addition of a cavopulmonary shunt and an annuloplasty ring improves outcomes and can be performed at other experienced cardiac surgery centres.
Oral care and protocols in cancer patients
Authors: Bugshan Waleed Mohammed , Alissa Abdulrahman Saleh , Baidas Raghad Ammar , Qwizany Rawan Rashood Al , Alharbi Asail Jazi , Alsharif Abdulrhman Mustafa , Jafer Alhassen Abdurabuh , Albaz Abdullah Khaled , Alkhalid Saud Khalid , Alsultan Firas Mohammed , Alamoudi Rawan Mohammed
Published: July 2022

With the passage of time and new emerging techniques significant progression is seen in cancer treatment modalities. However, oral care of the cancer patients is of utmost importance since chemotherapy notably impacts the oral health of cancer patient’s majorly causing mucositis and various other infections. Oral problems are more common in cancer patients, and 80% of patients suffer from them. These oral problems have a profound effect on a patient's ability to eat, drink, and speak and are often accompanied by pain, which can lead to increased demand for systemic drugs, longer hospital stays, and an increased risk of life-threatening system infections. The aim of this research is to review the available information about the oral care and protocols in cancer patients. The dentist's role in the integrated care of oncology patient includes ongoing involvement from diagnosis to end. Various protocols are advised in literature which include the use of dental floss and mouthwash, prior to chemotherapy in oral hygiene procedures, requirement of comprehensive clinical and radiographic examinations when assessing oral health, antibiotic prophylaxis, extractions and certain other protocols. Basic oral care which refers to actions that should be included in a general patient care throughout cancer treatment to maintain good oral health and reduce the risk of local inflammation and infection, is essential for cancer patients. However, future clinical and comprehensive research into oral care protocols among cancer patients could further strengthen the literature and highlight the role of the dentist in this regard.
Optimization of Air Flow while Using Roadside Protective Shildings in the Urban Highway System
Authors: Arsiriy V.A. , Vasiutynska E.A. , Smyk S.Yu. , Chumachenko V.A.
Published: July 2022

Main calculation issues of roadside protective shildings were described. On the basis of the developed visual diagnostics method of air flow structure, a special configuration of protective shildings (discrete shields) was proposed to take into account peculiarities of the movement structure of polluted air stream over the roadway platform.
Using Waste from Oil Production in the Production of Lightweight Bricks
Authors: Safronov Yu.G. , Abdrakhimov V.Z.
Published: July 2022

The possibility of using smeared soil from oil extraction and shale clay in the production of ceramic lightweight bricks without the use of natural traditional raw materials is shown. The suitability of the smeared soil containing an increased amount of organic matter and calorific value as a burnout additive for the production of lightweight bricks is investigated. The expediency of using interstitial clay (waste of combustible shale) as a binder for ceramic materials has been established. The resulting lightweight ceramic bricks have high physical and mechanical properties.
Improving Legal and Institutional Arrangements for the Integrated Management of Fertilizer Waste: Challenges, Opportunities, Prospects
Authors: Zakupen T.V.
Published: July 2022

Problems of ecosystem pollution with phosphogypsum, by-product (waste) in mineral fertilizers production in chemical industry have been considered. Examples of the waste-free technology use for processing of phosphogypsum and the extraction of components that are strategically important for the country’s economy, including rare earth metals and gypsum stone have been given. The basis of the State environmental policy in the field of recycling and disposal of industrial waste has been studied. Foreign experience has been analyzed. Legal and organizational mechanisms have been proposed for improving the development of the mineral fertilizer industry.
Association study of novel single nucleotide polymorphisms of androgen receptor and estrogen receptor-α genes with male infertility in Northwest of Iran: A case-control study
Authors: Ghadirkhomi Elham , Abdolhamid Angaji Seyed , Khosravi Maryam , Reza Mashayekhi Mohammad
Published: July 2022

Background: Observational evidence on the association of novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of androgen receptor (AR) and estrogen receptor-α (ER-α) genes with odds of male infertility are rare. This is particularly relevant in the Iranian population where male infertility is relatively high.
Objective: This study was designed to investigate the relationship between different SNPs of these genes and male infertility among the Iranian population.
Materials and Methods: The present project was a population-based, case-control study conducted on 120 idiopathic azoospermia or severe oligospermia infertile cases alongside 120 age-matched subjects enrolled as controls. Overall, 3 variants from the AR gene and 2 variants from ER-α were genotyped - AR rs137852568, AR rs137852599 and AR rs137852563, and ER-α rs796065354 and ER-α rs104893956 - using amplification refractory mutation system methods.
Results: The obtained results indicated a significant association between AR rs1378525568 TT genotype as well as AR rs137852599 C allele with odds of male infertility (OR: 0.433, CI: 0.197-0.951 and OR: 0.545, CI: 0.304-0.978, respectively). Other variants of AR were not related to male infertility. A significant association was noted between predisposition polymorphism ER-α rs796065354 genotypes with male infertility. This significant association was not seen between ER-α rs104893956 and the risk of idiopathic azoospermia or severe oligospermia. Heterozygote overdominance was also observed in ESR rs796065354 but not in the other variants studied.
Conclusion: Pieces of evidence were found on the association of novel polymorphisms of AR and ER-α with male infertility among the Iranian population. However, larger studies are warranted to confirm our findings.
Key words: Male infertility, Androgen receptor, Estrogen receptor-α.
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS: A MYTH OR REALITY? AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Karamat Musarrat , Salahuddin Sultan , Javaid Aisha
Published: July 2022

Purpose of the study: This study investigates the stock pricing of financially constrained (FC) firms in Pakistan for the period of 20 years (2000 to 2019). The researcher uses accounting information (financial ratios of the firms) to categorize Pakistani firms as the most and least financially constrained firms. Further, it examines how the Asset Pricing models perform with the risk-adjusted portfolio of the stock returns sorted based on financial constraints.

Methodology: Using the financial constraint proxies/ leverage ratios (Total Debt to Market Value(TDMV), Total Debt to Common Equity (TDC), Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR) and the asset pricing models of Sharpe (1964), Lintner (1965), and the three-factor and the five-factor model of Fama and French (1993, 1996), the returns of all the non-financial firms listed in PSX were sorted as the most and the least financially constraint firms and then their risk-adjusted portfolios were analyzed through Excel, Eviews and STATA.

Main Findings: Positive results (e.g. higher returns) are observed when the capital structure of the FC firms is heavy with debt as compared to unconstrained firms on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The time series outcome showed that risk-adjusted returns of most FC firms give an extra premium to investors in the PSX when the leverage ratios are used as proxies of financial constraints.

Applications of the study: This study can be used to make an augmented model of asset pricing specifically for emerging and frontier markets by taking the FC factor as one of the main contributing risk factors to predict returns in the equity market.

Novelty/Originality of the study: The devised methodology also results in a more refined and accurate quality of analyses and findings and more comprehensive and sound knowledge of asset pricing as compare to previously conducted studies in PSX.
The Trope of Fantasy in Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Authors: Lhamo Dechen , Chitra S.
Published: July 2022

Purpose of the study: This study aims to explore how fantasy probes the embedded meanings of creativity and communication. It also seeks to reiterate the role of fantasy and imagination in confronting contemporary issues in real life.

Methodology: This study uses an interpretative approach using J.R.R Tolkien's theory of fantasy to analyze the text as an allegory. Through close reading and textual analysis, the text is analysed, relating the events to a personal and political context, which it allegorizes. Online scholarly materials on fantasy and storytelling, collected from various digital sources and libraries were explored to assist in analyzing the role of fantasy in dealing with the contemporary issues in the real world.

Main Findings: The study has found that the power of imagination has brought fantasy into existence and fantasy is analyzed as a tool to resist the contemporary issues regarding the freedom of thought and speech in the real life. The study has also found that storytelling brings a union in the community to build an egalitarian society.

Applications of the study: This study can be helpful in children’s literature, to prepare the children for their adulthood by equipping them with problem-solving skills and creative skills by empowering their power of imagination. It can also facilitate the children to empower be aware of their the sense of right to information and expression in their life.

Novelty/Originality of the study: The study proves the text as fantasy fiction, not just for fun with the supernatural features, but has embedded messages in the symbols and metaphors, revealed through the storytelling technique. Fantasy and creativity draw a link between the imaginary world and the real world as it is an outlet for repressed desires and also a tool to resist the contemporary issues of real-life through creativity.
CODED SEMANTICAL VOLUME OF FEMALE NOUNS WITH INITIAL LETTERS A, B, C, G, H, I IN MODERN GERMAN: A SYNERGETIC APPROACH (based on DUDEN explanatory dictionary)
Authors: Drebet V. V. , Rozvodovska S. A. , Dzhavala A. E. R.
Published: July 2022

The presented work is one of the first linguosynergetically oriented stages of the research on coding semantic potential of nouns in relation to category of gender and initial letters of their alphabetical order in explanatory dictionaries of German, namely with initial letters A; B, C, G, H, I in the Duden explanatory dictionary of German. Deutsches Universalwörterbuch. The statement that the driving factor of language development is the synergetic law of making the least effort and conservation of language energy is methodologically important in the study. In a synergistic sense, the author draws parallels between the dictionary as a representation of linguistic generalization about the structured amount of knowledge of learned extraverbal reality and mental lexicon, which is not an arbitrary accumulation of contributions, but is a structured hierarchical system of such contributions. In the synergetic sense, lexical units and their meanings at the linguistic level contain encoded structured information. The linguosynergetic approach of the research applied in this article assumes that language as a self-regulating system under the influence of external energy and information has developed a mechanism for encoding information-semantic volume of nouns in correlation with their grammatical gender and initial letters of their alphabetical order in German. The results obtained on the basis of synergetic-quantitative approach are extrapolated to the linguosynergetic model of self-organization of noun naming according to the principle of minimization of effort, which directs coding of semantic volume of polysemic or monosemic nouns to language economy and minimization of lexical effort of a person. It is proven that since the closest distances in the lexical structure of a word at the language level are the closest in comparison with the knowledge structures of the mental lexicon of a person, then the self-regulating language system under the influence of external energy and information launches mechanisms to optimize the volume of the monosemic model of nouns with one meaning and the semantic volume of the polysemic model with meanings that are closest to the main meaning in the hierarchically structured chain of a polysemous word at the dictionary level.