bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LANGUAGING AND WRITTEN CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN L2 WRITING
Authors: Abd Rahim Sabariah , Othman Irma Wani , Abu Bakar Anna Lynn , Tobi Bernadette
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to introduce the application of languaging as the mediational tool to enhance the written corrective feedback’s effectiveness in L2 writing. Written Corrective Feedback (WCF) shows L2 learners their grammatical and ungrammatical errors in writing. It is a form of feedback that is commonly applied pedagogically in writing class. With WCF, L2 learners can improve their ability to write without errors. Nevertheless, providing WCF alone without engaging L2 learners will make the L2 learners become passive learners. They merely copy their teachers’ WCF where they can neither identify nor correct their errors. Therefore, it is recommended that L2 learners are given the opportunity to engage (to notice and understand) with the WCF. Languaging creates the opportunity for L2 learners to engage with the teachers’ WCF. Languaging is a process where L2 learners make meaning, shape knowledge and experience through language. L2 learners use language (languaging) to solve difficult task like L2 writing. When L2 learners languaging the teachers’ WCF, they should be able to improve their writing skills. This paper has pedagogical implications in L2 writing.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PEDAGOGIGAL KNOWLEDGE WITH THE APPLICATION OF PATRIOTISM: A SURVEY OF SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHERS IN SABAH
Authors: Abdul Hamid Jais , Othman Irma Wani , Sharif Adam Sharifah Darmia , Mokhtar Saifulazry
Published: January 2023

The main purpose of this study was to identify the level of pedagogical knowledge and its relationship with the application of patriotism of secondary school history teachers in Sabah. This study is a survey study using a questionnaire for the purpose of collecting data. The sample of the study consists of history teachers involving a total of 367 respondents throughout Sabah. The study variables were tested using descriptive statistics namely mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics involving Pearson correlation. The findings of the study show that the pedagogical knowledge of History teachers in secondary schools in Sabah is at a moderate level and there is a strong positive relationship between pedagogical knowledge and the practice of applying the values of patriotism. These findings provide useful input, especially to the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the State Education Department, and the school administration to plan professional development programs.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER PERFORMANCE
Authors: Mohd Awanis , Mohamad Mua’azam
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between spiritual leadership and teacher performance among secondary school teachers in the state of Kelantan. This study involved a total of 380 respondents, consisting of national secondary school teachers in the state of Kelantan. The research conducted is using a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to collect data among secondary school teachers in the state of Kelantan. The instrument used to measure Spiritual Leadership in this study was adapted from the Spiritual Leadership Survey instrument developed by Fry (2003). While the questionnaire instrument to test teacher performance was modified from The Framework for Teaching instrument produced by Danielson (2013). To test the hypotheses underlying this study, the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software version 24 was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive mean, t-Test and correlation tests. A mean descriptive test was conducted to find out the level of spiritual leadership practices of the principal and also the level of performance of the teachers. T-test was conducted to find out the differences in spiritual leadership practices and teacher performance based on gender. While the Pearson Correlation Test was used to test the strength of the relationship between spiritual leadership and teacher performance. The findings of the study show that the practice of spiritual leadership among secondary school teachers in Kelantan is high. Similarly, the performance shown by the teachers is also high. Findings also prove that there is no significant difference in spiritual leadership and teacher performance based on gender. Findings also show that spiritual leadership has a significant relationship with teacher performance. Therefore, it is suggested that the dimensions of spiritual leadership can be applied to principals and teachers in schools to ensure that teachers' performance is always at an excellent level in line with the goals in the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2013-2025. The researcher suggests that further research be conducted in primary schools, religious schools, national type secondary schools and private schools to see the practice of spiritual leadership among school leaders and teachers as well as the influence of spiritual leadership in improving teacher performance.
STUDENTS’ CHARACTER BUILDING THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN E-LEARNING FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Tengku Kasim Tengku Sarina Aini , Mohd Noor Nur Eliza
Published: January 2023

In line with the technology development in the 21st century learning and the COVID-19 pandemic situation that hit the whole country, e-learning has become the choice as a medium of teaching and learning, which serves as a platform for teachers and students to communicate. Communication in e-learning can take place using two modes of delivery, synchronously or asynchronously. These two methods, if applied effectively, can help to maximise meaningful interactions between teachers and students. However, findings of previous studies show that there are constraints in the communication aspect between teachers and students during the implementation of e-learning. This situation led to difficulties for teachers to guide and assess students’ understanding, giving feedback, as well as to build students’ personality. Therefore, this study which is use the library method in a conceptual approach is expected to provide an effective communication framework from Islamic perspective as a guide for teachers to enable maximum interaction with the students. Lack of efficient communication management between teachers and students during e-learning activities would lead to failure in achieving learning goals, thus in turn affecting the growth of students’ personality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: FINDINGS FROM A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Jawing Esther , Kamlun Kamsilawati
Published: January 2023

Recent literature suggested that the English language proficiency appears to influence graduates’ employability in the job market especially in the South-East Asia context. This study investigated the Social Science graduates’ employability in relation to the English Language proficiency in a Malaysian public university. A quantitative research design was utilised and involved 7025 graduates from the 2015, 2016 and 2017 graduating years. Three variables were examined consisting of the graduates’ employment status, the English Language course results, and Malaysian University English Test (MUET) results. These data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi Square test. Findings showed inconsistent trends of unemployed graduates in this three-year period albeit a notable increase in 2016. The chi-square analysis suggested that there was an association between the English language proficiency and social science graduates’ employability. Although the English language proficiency is highlighted as the contributing factor to graduates’ employability, this study concluded that the mismatch between the students’ perceptions and the employers’ expectations should be addressed. It is further recommended that an ecosystem of key players in the industry and universities should be developed to constantly address the issues related to graduates’ employability upon graduation.
THE FUNCTIONS OF CODE-SWITCHING USED DURING THE STUDENT-TEACHER INTERACTIONS IN THE CLASSROOMS: OBSERVATIONS AND IMPACTS
Authors: Almagableh Sami Irsheid Suliman , Yunus Kamariah
Published: January 2023

The alternation among a number of languages within a stretch of language, recognized as "code-switching" (CS), is considered a valuable strategy for bilinguals in trying to make linguistic choices for purposes of communication. According to different points of view, code-switching can be viewed as a strategy to communicate meanings at the macro scale (such as identity, solidarity, etc.) or as an attempt to convey intended meaning to the hearer within the limits of conversational interaction at the micro-scale. Even though code-switching is widely accepted as a strategy for bilingual speakers, its application in foreign language learning remains controversial. However, recent researchers have emphasized its potential. This small-scale research looks at code-switching by students and teachers in an English as a foreign language lesson at Jordan University. Dialogue analysis was employed to analyze sample extracts and transcripts' code-switching occurrences. The results indicate that code-switching is being used by students and teachers to obtain access to language or as a classroom management method. This study also shows that code-switching can be utilized by learners to avoid L2 when the lesson content is irrelevant to them. In such cases, code-switching does not achieve its potential as a discourse strategy, and learning languages is unlikely to be facilitated.
RORY'S MATHEMATICS ADVENTURE'S (ROMAAD) MOBILE GAME-BASED LEARNING APPLICATION: AN EVALUATION OF USABILITY
Authors: Annamalai Subashini , Che Omar Azizah , Abdul Salam Sobihatun Nur
Published: January 2023

Literature reviews suggested that the teachers should try to incorporate digital teaching method such as game-based learning to improve the students’ mathematics skills. In order to investigate and further enhance the suggestion to incorporate game-based learning into the teaching and learning process, a mobile game-based learning application named Rory's Math Adventure (ROMAAD) was designed and developed based on the Year 4 mathematics syllabus. ROMAAD is expected to help reinforce computational thinking skills as well as to motivate students to do more mathematical practices at anytime and anywhere. The mobile game-based learning application’s usability was evaluated prior to the implementation to the real environment. This article presents the results of the usability evaluation of the developed application. A total of 37 Year 4 children from a national primary school participated in this usability evaluation. A questionnaire, adapted from Lund’s (2011) USE questionnaire and Questionnaire for User Interface Satisfaction (QUIS) (1987) was employed as the instrument in this usability evaluation. The usability evaluation was carried out based on 5 constructs; ease of use, ease of learning, consistency, information structure, and design and satisfaction. Overall, the outcomes of this study revealed that the majority of respondents found the ROMAAD to be simple to use and learn, and that they were delighted to engage it to enhance their problem-solving computational thinking skills. ROMAAD is thought to be highly useful in reinforcing skills, and it is intended to inspire learners to practice mathematical problem-solving at any time and any place.
ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ENVIRONMENT CORRELATED WITH THE ENTREPRENEURIAL DESIRES AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Rao Nishanti Hari Chandra , Radin A Rahman Radin Siti Aishah , Othman Norasmah
Published: January 2023

This study aims to identify the level of attitudes, skills, environment and intention of entrepreneurship among public university students. This study also determines the relationship between attitude, skills and environment with intention of entrepreneurship among public university students. This quantitative study uses survey design through questionnaire. This study involved a total of 380 students using a simple random sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 to obtain descriptive and inferential analysis. The research instrument went through the content validity process and the results of the pilot test showed Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.74 to 0.92. The findings show the intention entrepreneurship among students at high level. Meanwhile, attitude, skills and environment are at moderte high level. Correlation analysis shows that there is a significant positive and strong relationship between attitude, skills and environment to the intention of entrepreneurship. Overall, public university students are found to have entrepreneurial intention, they should only be exposed to the appropriate skills, attitudes and a condusif environment so that they can build entrepreneurial intentions. The findings of this study further strengthen Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (1991) and provide guidance to the management of Public Universities to plan an intensive entrepreneurial action plan for students before they graduate.
KONSEP PENDIDIKAN SEKSUAL MENURUT ABDULLAH NASHIH ULWAN
Authors: Khadijah Siti , Muzdalifah Ana
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana konsep pendidikan seksual menurut Abdullah Nashih Ulwan dalam karyanya yang berjudul Tarbiyatul Aulad fil Islam. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode penelitian studi kepustakaan (Library Research) yang membahas tentang pendidikan seksual menurut Abdullah Nashih Ulwan dalam buku Tarbiyatul Aulad fil Islam. Adapun sumber pengumpulan data adalah dengan mengumpulkan data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer yang digunakan berupa buku Tarbiyatul Aulad fil Islam karya Abdullah Nashih Ulwan dan karya tokoh-tokoh lain yang memiliki kaitan dengan penelitian ini sebagai data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kaidah-kaidah yang digunakan dalam pendidikan seksual meliputi: 1) Etika meminta izin, 2) Etika melihat/memandang, 3) Menghindarkan anak-anak dari hal-hal yang dapat merangsang hasrat seksual, 4) Mengajarkan hukum-hukum kepada anak di masa remaja dan masa balig, 5) Pernikahan dan hubungan seksual, 6) Isti’faf bagi yang belum mampu menikah, 7) Menjelaskan masalah seksual kepada anak secara terbuka. Semuanya adalah untuk menghindarkan anak dari perbuatan tercela. Kemudian agar orang tua sadar bahwa mengajarkan pendidikan seksual kepada anak bukanlah suatu hal yang tabu, melainkan pengetahuan yang benar sesuai dengan syariat Islam.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI GOOGLE CLASSROOM TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XI SMK PKP Jakarta Islamic School
Authors: Siraj Muhammad Najib , Atqiyah Silmy , Wiyono Ikhsanuddin
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan google classroom terhadap hasil belajar matematika. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif, dengan sample peserta didik kelas XI SMK PKP Jakarta Islamic School. Penelitian dilakukan dengan angket dan wawancara mengenai penggunaan google classroom terhadap hasil belajar pesera didik. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah : (1) peserta didik banyak mengalami kesulitan dalam mempelajari matematika secara daring karena dibutuhkan penjelasan langsung. (2) penggunaan aplikasi google classroom dinilai efektif terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik dengan tetap dibarengi pertemuan menggunakan zoom atau google meet. (3) aplikasi google classroom direkomendasikan untuk penggunaan pembelajaran matematika secara daring.
KEGIATAN MGMP PAI SMP SWASTA KABUPATEN TANGERANG DALAM MELAKSANAKAN KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Abdillah Adit Trisna , Fauzi Anis , Imroatun Imroatun
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kegiatan Musyawarah MGMP PAI pada SMP Swasta di Kecamatan Tigaraksa Kabuaten Tangerang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan pendekatan korelasional. Populasi dan sampel penelitian adalah seluruh guru yang mengikuti MGMP. Untuk menjaring data kedua variabel penelitian, instrumen penelitian yang digunakan untuk variabel X (kegiatan MGMP) adalah berbentuk kuesioner dan variabel Y (Profesionalisme Guru) adalah berbentuk kuesioner. Musyawarah Guru PAI Kecamatan Tigaraksa memiliki predikat yang baik. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan kesesuaian dan kerja sama yang baik antar guru dalam melengkapi admnistrasi pembelajaran seperti penguasaan kurikulum, program tahunan, program semester dan rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran. Kemudian profesionalisme guru PAI Kecamatan Tigaraksa memiliki predikat yang baik juga oleh pengawas PAI dalam kemampuan meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran, meningkatkan kreativitas dan keahlian guru PAI dan menentukan cara pelaksanaan bimbingan dan penyuluhan PAI di sekolah. Hasil penelitian tersebut menyimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dari kegiatan musyawarah guru mata pelajaran terhadap profesionalisme guru.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN IPS MELALUI PENDEKATAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW PADA SISWA KELAS IV SDN KARANGWUNGU
Authors: Fildzati Halwa Toyyibah
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran IPS melalui pendekatan kooperatif tipe jigsaw pada siswa kelas IV SDN Karangwungu. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari 3 siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari 4 tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN Karangwungu sebanyak 25 orang. Data hasil belajar siswa  dikumpulkan tes tertulis. Data hasil belajar siswa yang terkumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa Kelas IV SDN Karangwungu. Hasil belajar IPS siswa mengalami peningkatan dari prasiklus ke siklus I nilai rata rata sebanyak 6,43, dari prasiklus ke siklus II nilai rata-rata sebanyak 6,76, dan dari prasiklus ke siklus III nilai rata-rata sebanyak 7,43. Hasil analisis data tersebut menunjukkan penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe jigsaw dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas IV di SDN Karangwungu. Dengan demikian penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model kooperatif tipe jigsaw dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Anomalous transmission of polypyrrole film on gold nanoparticle-immobilized electrode
Authors: Hasegawa Miho , Koshiji Fukuro , Uchida Takayuki , Yamada Katsumi
Published: January 2023

Gold nanoparticles with a uniform particle size were easily immobilized on the transparent electrode by an electrochemical deposition. The polypyrrole film on the obtained nano-structured electrode exhibited anomalous permeation, indicating that this electrode functions as a metasurface.
Fabrication of a magnetic thin-film actuator using roll-to-roll gravure printing
Authors: Nguyen Quoc Huy , Lee Sang Hoon , Shin Jae Hak , Lee Sangyoon
Published: January 2023

Magnetic actuators are attractive for their fast response, large deformation capability, and low power requirement compared with other types of actuators. Roll-to-roll printing is a continuous process and offers high productivity. We fabricated the cantilever-structured magnetic actuators using the roll-to-roll gravure printing process. By applying a partial magnetic field while carrying out the roll-to-roll printing process, the vector of the magnetic layer was programmed instantaneously during printing. This technique improved productivity and reduced materials waste. The fabrication process for the actuator includes printing the sacrificial layer, printing and magnetizing the magnetic layer, and coating the structural layer. An air gap between the substrate and cantilever beam of the actuator was made by removing the sacrificial layer. The actuator samples were examined in terms of displacement, hysteresis, and durability. Our actuators can rotate up to 90° and can be actuated at 20 Hz under a magnetic field of 80 mT.
Implementasi Kebijakan Peraturan Daerah Kota Pangkalpinang Nomor 6 Tahun 2021 tentang Penataan dan Pembinaan Gudang
Authors:   Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Heriyanto Ulpi , Lionardo Andries ,   Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang
Published: January 2023

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to discuss how and what factors influence the implementation of the Pangkalpinang City Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2021 concerning Warehouse Arrangement and Development. Method: The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and document review. Result: The results of the research show that the implementation of the Pangkalpinang City Regional Regulation policy No. 6 of 2021 concerning Warehouse Arrangement and Development has not been successful because it has not fulfilled all indicators. Seen from the aspect of communication it is not optimal, from the aspect of human resources and budget it is not optimal, in terms of the disposition aspect it is not optimal, and in terms of the bureaucratic structure aspect it is alredy optimal. Thus, it is still necessary to optimize the implementation of the Pangkalpinang City Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2021 concerning Warehouse Arrangement and Development Keywords: 1. Warehouse Implementation 2. Policies 3. Regional Regulations 4. Arrangement and Development
Ergonomic Analysis of Factors Causing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) in Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) India, N Asok Kumar , V Dr. Regi Kumar ,   Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Published: January 2023

Driving comfort is important for any class of vehicle drivers. Seating comfort is very important for drivers who are undergoing extended period of driving and its associated side effects include higher risk of back problems, discomfort in neck, shoulder and thighs. A good sitting position and correct posture are important for drivers to reduce various work related injuries. There are several occupational risk factors that may affect the work performance of heavy vehicle drivers that may lead to health issues. One of these issues is the driver’s exposure to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). MSDs are injuries and disorders that affect the human body's movement or musculoskeletal system. This is due to the fact that heavy vehicle drivers are often exposed to vibration, prolonged sitting and other postural factors. Some are related to the actual driving task, traffic situation, individual variability and cabin layout. The musculoskeletal disorders are mostly associated with work postures and movements, repetitiveness and pace of work, force of movement, vibration, temperature, workplace layout and monotonous tasks. And these mentioned risk factors may affect not only the health of the heavy vehicle drivers but may also cause related road accidents. In order to determine the occupational risk factors, a study is required to identify the current condition of heavy vehicle drivers in relation to major risk factors. Furthermore, this study aims to determine the significant factors affecting the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders using statistical analyses.
The influence of Islamic emotional intelligence and work-life balance on organizational commitment mediated by burnout
Authors: Husna Hasan Nurul , Muafi Muafi
Published: January 2023

This study examines and analyses the effect of Islamic emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and burnout on organizational commitment. In addition, this study also examines and analyzes the role of burnout in mediating the effect of Islamic emotional intelligence and work-life balance on organizational commitment. Respondents in this study were female employees who worked at the Ministry of Religion in Pekanbaru, Riau, with a total of 73 respondents. The sampling technique was carried out by saturated sampling or census with SEM-PLS statistical analysis. The results showed that (i) Islamic emotional intelligence has an effect on organizational commitment, (ii) work-life balance has an effect on organizational commitment, (iii) burnout has an effect on organizational commitment, (iv) Islamic emotional intelligence has an effect on burnout, (v) work-life balance affects burnout, (vi) burnout can mediate the effect of Islamic emotional intelligence on organizational commitment, (vii) burnout can mediate the effect of work-life balance on organizational commitment.
The literary text – a means of textual competence training
Authors: Midrigan Tatiana
Published: January 2023

Currently, in modern society, information and communication technologies are increasingly used, but the text remains the main source of documentation, examples/counterexamples, contributing to the development of individual capacities, interests and attitudes. It represents one of the ways of forming textual competence, which includes knowledge about the text, skills and attitudes formed on the basis of the text. All this is achieved through various activities, which involve comprehension, reception, interpretation and formation of fundamental values, values specific to artistic creation, contextual values by explaining unknown words in various ways; presentation of video resources; reading the text, respecting the qualities of reading; the delimitation of logical fragments and the formulation of main ideas/component paintings; formulating some ideas/messages of the text regarding reality. The most exciting moment of the text concerns a series of questions, which highlight the content and formal aspects of the text.
Analysis of mathematical competence of technical students
Authors:   Tiraspol State University, Republic of Moldova, Detcova Anna
Published: January 2023

The article presents the results of the analysis of the mathematical competence of first-year technical students with distance learning experience. The purpose of this study is to diagnose the level of knowledge in mathematics, to determine the conformity of the results with the grades set in the certificate for the course of basic general education, as well as the classification of errors made in the performance of work.
E-LEARNING CHALLENGES IN PAKISTAN AT M.PHIL. LEVEL
Authors: Sarah Ahsan
Published: January 2023

This article explores prospects and challenges of E-learning in Pakistan at the M.Phil. level. Given the emergence of Covid-19 in the year 2020 in Pakistan brought the integration of E[1]learning/distant learning in our education system; and its practice is not an innovative idea, but its critical application has raised several concerns for the future of academia. Albeit it is the new normal and efforts are being made to make it the vital mode of learning in near future; nevertheless, it has its own shortcomings. This study identifies a few of the challenges: lack of sources, in expertise in technology, English Language, power outage, no standard guidelines from the HEC, no uniform patterns followed by the universities, deception on students’ part is also a significant contributor, etc. This research is thus divided into three segments: the literature review; literature drawn probes E-learning in the new era with its pros and cons; and how it is still a challenge in Pakistan to normalize E-learning for future reference. Second is the qualitative analysis of the responses conducted from the M.Phil. students and the faculty of Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Finally, the recommendations gathered from the deduced results and focused group discussions. The study argues the prospects of e-learning by combining the literature with the results and a brief study of Higher Education Commission’s role in creating effective strategies for normalizing e-learning.
Pitfalls and Diagnostic Difficulties Related to Digestive Tract Cancers in North-Benin
Authors: Adrien HODONOU Montcho , Elie TAMOU SAMBO Bio , Jordan BOBOE , Morel SETO D. , Romaric TOBOME S. , Alexandre ALLODE S.
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Treatment of digestive cancers is not the only challenge for the practitioner over the world. Getting sound diagnosis still remains a big challenge given the pitfalls and difficulties occurring at this stage. The objective of the current study was to unravel pitfalls and difficulties related to the diagnosis of digestive cancer in northern Benin. Methodology: a cross-sectional study carried out from 2013 to 2017 at 4 hospitals in northern Benin was designed to discuss the efficiency of the current diagnosis tools and their limits for a good diagnosis. Results: In total, 141 cases of digestive malignancy were clinically suspected. The anatomo-pathological study was performed in 47.5% of cases (n=67) and did not confirm the disease in 25.4% of cases (n=17). Computed tomography was also applied in 3.5% of cases (n=5). The most frequent differences occurred in diagnosing gastric ulcers (5/17), adenoma and colonic polyps (4/17), erosive esophagitis (3/17), erosive gastritis (3/17), digestive tuberculosis (2/17). The non-availability of appropriate diagnosis tools, the assessment cost of clinical status, and the lack of financial means and advanced deterioration of patient's clinical condition remain the major factors limiting a sound diagnosis. Conclusion: Diagnostic difficulties are almost present when suspecting digestive tumor and may explain the reason why digestive cancers were underestimated in our context.
Immunohistochemical Expression of Cath-D as Prognostic Biological Marker and its Correlation with Clinical and Histopathological Parameters in Human Breast Cancer
Authors: Al-Qadasi Dr. Sabah Ali Mugahed , Yahia Mona Abd Alhamed , Mohamed Saeed Mahmoud Saeed , Sultan Roa Mohmed Mahmoud
Published: January 2023

Cathepsin D (Cath-D) is a soluble lysosomal aspartyl glycoprotease that can degrade the protein components of the matrix and free growth factors therein embedded, thus favoring tumor growth, invasion and angiogenesis. The aim of the present work was to investigate the expression of Cathepsin D as novel prognostic biomarker in human invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) versus benign tumors and normal breast tissues as well as their correlation with different pathological and histological parameters. Immunohistochemical technique was used to examine the expression of Cath-D in normal, benign as well as in IDC. Present results showed higher expression of Cath-D in IDC comparing to normal and benign breast tissues.
The Effectiveness of Kersen Leaf Extracts (Muntingia calabura L.) on Cutting Wounds Infected with Sthapylococcus Aureus Bacteria
Authors: Andilala Andilala , Safriana Safriana , Gunwan Muhammad
Published: January 2023

One of the plants that has been used by the community is cherry (Muntingia calabura L.) which is a lush plant, easy to breed, often on the side of the road, allowed to grow as a shade tree. Traditionally used to treat bleeding wounds, festering and burns, inflammation of the walls of blood vessels accompanied by blood clots in their channels. Fresh or dried cherry leaves are used as a medicine for wounds by finely grinding them and placing them on the wound. The use of cherry leaves directly in the treatment of wounds is not liked by the community, so they tried to formulate it in the form of cream preparations. Based on this, the researchers conducted a phytochemical screening and formulation of cherry leaf extract in cream preparations as well as tested its effectiveness for treating wounds. Extraction was carried out by percolation using 80% ethanol. Phytochemical screening was carried out on fresh leaves, simplicia, and ethanol extract of cherry leaves. And formulated into cream preparations with concentrations of 2.5%, 5% and 7.5%. The effectiveness for wound healing was carried out on artificial incisions on the back skin of male guinea pigs infected with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Measured decrease in wound diameter and observation of the width of the pus and the amount of edema. The results of the phytochemical screening test showed that there were the same groups of chemical compounds in fresh leaves, simplicia, and ethanol extract of cherry leaves, namely alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenoids/steroids. The greater the concentration of EEDK in the cream, the faster the wound will heal. On the 16th day, 5% EEDK; 7.5%; and gentamicin provide 100% perfect wound healing. Means that the ethanol extract of cherry leaves at a concentration of 5% has a very good ability to heal incisions infected with Staphylococcs aureus.
Bűnkatalógus és politikai program Báthori Mihály prédikációiban
Authors: Erdős Zoltán
Published: January 2023

Köztudott, hogy a 16-17. századi protestáns bűnkatalógusok alapvető célja az volt, hogy a prédikációk hallgatóit és az imák olvasóit erkölcsi megújulásra buzdítsák, és ezáltal elősegítsék az Isten büntetésétől való megszabadulást. Az egyik legkifinomultabb katalógust Báthori Mihály, Rhédey Ferenc udvari prédikátora, 1658 januárjában elmondott és hat évvel később kinyomtatott prédikációiban találjuk. Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy új megvilágításba helyezze a prédikációkat, és az 1657-1662-es erdélyi válság idején a politikai diskurzus részeként értelmezze azokat. Ebben az összefüggésben egyértelműnek tűnik, hogy Báthori fő célja nem csupán a nemzet erkölcsi megújulásának szorgalmazása volt: igen aktuális politikai programot is megfogalmazott. Az újonnan megválasztott fejedelem, Rhédey Ferenc uralkodása mellett és a visszatérő II. Rákóczi György ellen érvelt; az erkölcsi újjászületést egyetlen politikai tettként, a jámbor fejedelem melletti kiállásként határozta meg.
A marosludasi telep konszolidációja (1901–1915)
Authors: Tóth Mária Orsolya
Published: January 2023

Jelen tanulmány a marosludasi telep kezdeti éveit (1901–1915), az akkomodáció és konszolidáció periódusát ismerteti, felhasználva az éves miniszteri jelentéseket, a fennmaradt telepkezelői és telepfelügyelői beszámolókat. A hozzátelepítéssel és az ezzel egyidejű gazdaságpolitikai törekvésekkel egy új korszak veszi kezdetét nemcsak a marosludasi, de a környékbeli magyarság életében is, emiatt is érdemes szemügyre venni a kincstár és a telep közötti kommunikáció mibenlétét.
PERBEDAAN PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PASIEN HIPERTENSI YANG DIBERIKAN TERAPI AMLODIPIN PADA PAGI HARI DAN MALAM HARI DI PUSKESMAS BAYANAN KABUPATEN HULU SUNGAI SELATAN
Authors:   Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Borneo Lestari, Khalisah Khalisah , Mardiati Nurul ,   Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Borneo Lestari, Setia Lisa ,   Program Studi S1 Gizi, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan dan Sains Teknologi, Universitas Borneo Lestari, Saidillah Saidillah ,   Puskesmas Bayanan, Hulu Sungai Selatan
Published: January 2023

Research on timing taking amlodipine drugs against decrease in blood pressure showed different results, that’s significant and insignificant effect. Research to identify differences in blood pressure reduction from hypertension patients given amlodipine drug therapy in the morning with night at Puskesmas Bayanan Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. This research method is obsevasional descriptive with Pre and post test design. There are two groups this design, namely hypertension patients given amlodipine drug therapy in the morning and night, blood pressure measured before and after 10 days of observation, then compared between difference in the decrease in blood pressure of patients given amlodipine drug therapy in the morning and night. The results of respondents given amlodipine drug therapy in the morning experienced average decrease in blood for systole -13.67 mmHg and for diastole -6.33 mmHg. Meanwhile, those given amlodipine therapy at night experienced average decrease in blood for cystole -19 mmHg and for diastole -10.33 mmHg. Wilcoxon sigh test results for blood pressure systole values Asymp.sig. 0.007 and for diastole blood pressure values Asymp.sig. 0.003 or <0.05 which states hypothesis is accepted or there is difference between decrease in blood pressure of hypertension patients given amlodipine drug therapy in the morning and night.
UJI STABILITAS FISIK SEDIAAN MASKER GEL PEEL-OFF EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN KENITU (Chrysophyllum cainito L.)
Authors:   Prodi S1 Farmasi Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya, Agustien Gina Septiani , Fadilah Nitya Nurul , Nusyifa Dina Fitri
Published: January 2023

Kenitu leaves contain flavonoids which function as antioxidants that can counteract the bad effects of free radicals, the antioxidant effect will be better if formulated in topical dosage forms. One of the topical dosage forms for use on the face is a peel-off gel mask, its use is easy to remove like an elastic membrane. This study aims to determine the physical stability of the peel-off gel mask preparation of kenitu leaves ethanol extract. The research method was experimental by making three peel-off gel mask formulations based on variations in extract concentration, namely F1 (2%), F2 (4%) and F3 (8%). Evaluations were carried out on the physical stability of the preparation, including organoleptic observations, homogeneity, pH, adhesion, dispersibility, drying time of the preparation, and viscosity. The results showed that the physical stability test of the peel-off gel mask preparation of kenitu leaves ethanol extract could be formulated in the form of a peel-off gel mask preparation, and the best mask formula was F1 with an extract concentration of 2%.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN RAMBUSA (Passiflora foetida Linn) TERHADAP KADAR KREATININ DALAM DARAH TIKUS WISTAR JANTAN
Authors:   Program studi DIII Farmasi Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya, Mulyani Evi , Suryadini Halida , Reyhan Aditama
Published: January 2023

Rambusa (Passiflora foetida, Linn) is one of the plants that empirically has potential as a medicine that has been used by the people of Central Kalimantan. Rambusa is reported to have many medicinal properties, one of which is antidiabetic. In addition to its potential as a medicine, the Rambusa plant with its diversity of ingredients also has the potential to be detrimental to the body both at the cellular level and even organs that function vitally such as the kidneys. The aim of the study was to describe the kidney function of Wistar rats after administration of ethanol extract of the leaves of the Rambusa. The method in this study was carried out in vivo in male Wistar rats with serum creatinine (Scr) as a parameter of kidney function. The extract was given orally at doses of 1 mg/kg, 1.5 mg/kg, and 2 mg/kg and 2,5 mg/kgBB, respectively. each group for 7 (seven) days. The results showed that Scr levels were still within normal limits, namely between 0,578-1,128 mg/dl, and there was no significant difference between the control group and the treatment group.
Pengaruh Keseimbangan Kehidupan Kerja Terhadap Perilaku Kewargaan Organisasi Melalui Komitmen Organisasi Pada Guru SMK Swasta di Jakarta Timur
Authors: Ningtias Saputri Anindia , Parimita Widya , Firdausi Rachmadania Rizki
Published: January 2023

School is a service organization that carries out the teaching and learning process. Schools must develop organizational citizenship attitudes and behaviors as additional (voluntary) behaviors outside of formal job requirements that provide benefits to schools and can continue to develop and achieve the goals set. The success of education is inseparable from the success of educators, one of which is the teacher. The quality of teachers is a driving force in producing superior, character and quality individuals. The research was conducted to see the effect of work-life balance on organizational citizenship behavior through organizational committees of private vocational school teachers in East Jakarta. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative method, with a survey approach. The results showed that there was a significant and positive direct effect between work-life balance on organizational citizenship behavior, a significant and positive direct effect between work-life balance on organizational commitment, a significant and positive direct effect between organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior, and there is a significant and positive indirect effect between work-life balance on organizational citizenship behavior mediated by organizational commitment.
Tinea Corporis Therapy
Authors: Susanto Inneke Kusumawati
Published: January 2023

Tinea corporis is one of the skin diseases caused by dermatophyte fungi and is a fairly common disease caused by Trichophyton species. Tinea corporis mainly occurs in tropical countries or regions such as Southeast Asia and North America. Patients with tinea corporis usually have high activities and actively sweat. Tinea corporis has typical symptoms, i.e. the presence of patches of erythematous plaque that are circumscribed, round or oval shapes, and common predilection in the body trunk. Therapy of tinea corporis disease can use topical antifungals such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, naphthyline, and terbinafine. In cases of systemic infection, oral antifungals such as terbinafine, itraconazole, fluconazole, and griseofulvin can be drugs of choice. Appropriate treatment of tinea corporis gives a good prognosis and prevents resistance and recurrence.
Hubungan antara Obesitas dengan Kanker Ovarium di Rumah Sakit Bethesda Yogyakarta
Authors: Handoko Anglicia Lovelin , Jayadi Tejo , Putra Eduardus Raditya Kusuma , Kusumosih Theresia Avilla Ririel
Published: January 2023

Kanker ovarium merupakan keganasan yang terjadi pada organ ovarium. Gambaran yang umum terlihat adalah gambaran sel invasif, merusak struktur disekitarnya, dan dapat bermetastasis. Penyebab kanker ovarium bersifat multifaktoral, seperti faktor genetik, riwayat penyakit kanker, riwayat kehamilan, dan lain-lain. Obesitas menjadi salah satu faktor risiko kanker ovarium. Pada wanita obesitas, dapat terjadi peningkatan risiko terkena kanker ovarium 10% lebih tinggi dibandingkan wanita dengan IMT normal. Peningkatan lemak berlebihan dapat menyebabkan perubahan hormonal dan terjadinya inflamasi berkepanjangan sehingga mempermudah kanker berkembang. Melalui tulisan ini, akan dibahas lebih dalam mengenai hubungan antara obesitas dengan kanker ovarium di Rumah Sakit Bethesda Yogyakarta. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder berupa rekam medik pasien tumor jinak ovarium dan kanker ovarium di Rumah Sakit Bethesda Yogyakarta tahun 2015-2019. Penelitian menggunakan desain cross-sectional dan sampel terbagi menjadi 2, yaitu penderita kanker ovarium dan penderita tumor jinak ovarium. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode random sampling dan total terdapat 118 data yang digunakan. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square dengan nilai p 0,335 (p >0,05) yang berarti hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa obesitas tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan kasus kanker ovarium di Rumah Sakit Bethesda Yogyakarta.
A Survey paper on ARM based GPS Controlled Robot for Environment Monitoring using IoT
Authors: C. A. Bharateesh  , C. S. Pavan Kumar  , Matam Raghunandana Soujanya  , T. S. Ganashree  , S. P. Meharunnisa
Published: January 2023

Environmental screening or monitoring is the process which helps to screen and identify the quality of specific environment. Environmental screening is extensively used in the environmental impact assessments and in situations when human activities can have a devastating effect on the nature. All the screening programs have tactics and agendas which can define the current state of environment or create patterns in environmental constraints. The obtained results are screened, analyzed in various ways and can also be published. Thus, the screening or monitoring task should contribute to put up final use before the process starts. This work elaborates the designing a robot, embedded with sensors to extract atmospheric data from the surroundings. This data is processed and used to monitor the environment, and thereby simultaneously updating the data to the cloud platform namely ThingSpeak. The system can update the sensor data to IoT server at a regular interval of time. The stored data can be used for the future analysis of environmental parameters like in the reduction of overall pollution, conservation of energy and also in providing a complete improved living environment. The above-mentioned robot is intended to use in workplaces where the human intervention is hazardous and sometimes may be fatal to workers.
TecHedonism as metaverse in the future of Nigerian netizens’ sociopolitics
Authors: Olayoku Philip Ademola
Published: January 2023

The hedonistic claim that the ultimate human motivation is the quest for pleasure and the avoidance of pain has been fundamental to philosophical discourses on human actions through different epochs. This reflects the fact that both pleasure and pain are central to existential realities. However, the contrasting nature of these phenomena reflects the need for coping mechanisms to overcome pain in order to attain pleasure. Therefore, this study applies the analytical method of critical discourse to explore Nigerian netizenship by creating a historical sociopolitical engagement through the comedy genre of entertainment. The study thus traces the transitions through different technological evolutions in the entertainment industry while positing that the Metaverse is the future of the sociopolitics of Nigerian netizens as a safer option for digital activism and for engaging in socioeconomic interactions.
Law and Industry 4.0: Selected Perspectives on a New Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Authors: Ugar Edmund Terem
Published: January 2023

The articles in the book, Law and Industry 4.0: Selected Perspective on a New Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (edited book by Mzukisi Njotini and Letlhokwa Mpedi) address the disruption that is currently experienced in the education sphere, especially for legal students, educators, and practitioners, due to the proliferation of the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and information communication technologies (ICTs).
Nigeria Democracy without development: How to fix it
Authors: Motsage Lesego
Published: January 2023

Nigeria is a democratic state as well as the wealthiest country in Africa. However, Nigeria is not where the people of the African continent expected it to be twenty years after democracy was instated. The author states, “There is a general assumption that democracy leads to inclusive and sustainable social and economic development” (pg. xxiii). The assumption here is that Nigeria should have witnessed the progressive development characterised by increased infrastructure, employment, equal opportunities for all and high patriotism amongst its citizens rather than the retarded development currently. However, this is not the case for Nigeria; democracy in Nigeria is characterised by corruption, low development, and mismanagement of natural resources. The characteristics mentioned above are why Mr Omano Edigheji saw a need to write this book: he wanted to bring to light the discrepancies within Nigeria’s leadership and why Nigeria has not seen any development in the last two decades lastly, to provide solutions to Nigeria’s problems.