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Upaya Karyawan BSI KCP Gunung Tua dalam Menghadapi Pra Pensiun
Authors: Bako Risma Wati , Tambunan Khairina
Published: November 2022

Work is a human effort to fulfill the needs of daily life. In work, humans usually use the skills they have according to their respective abilities. The motive of humans to work is not only to fulfill their daily needs, but by working humans can channel their skills. Usually the success of humans as real beings and having intelligence compared to other God's creatures is to have a job, by having a job humans can find out how far humans are in exploring their potential, giving birth to creativity and achieving their goals in humans. life. But gradually humans will enter a period where they decide to retire and quit their jobs. At that time a person's productivity will definitely decrease and experience many changes in the way of thinking and deciding things. In the elderly, usually someone prefers a static job than a challenging job, because it is related to the person's physical condition and ability to do the job. Attitudes generated by a person when they are about to face retirement are different and this can cause problems within themselves or with the surrounding environment. Preparing for retirement can also be done by someone by changing their perspective. Changing one's perspective has wonders and has a huge impact on one's way of thinking, emotions, motivation and mental energy. reality is not changed, but the perspective is changed, so that a person finds a new meaning or understanding of a situation. The analytical method used by the author is a qualitative method. The purpose of this research is to find out how the employees of BSI KCP Gunung Tua face retirement.
Analisis Penerapan Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) pada Produk Kur Mikro (Studi Kasus Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Binjai Sudirman)
Authors: Husna Rangkuti Munafiatul , Jannah Nurul
Published: November 2022

This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where this study uses four informants. Data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. From the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that Bank Syariah Indonesia KCP Binjai Sudirman uses a marketing communication strategy for Kur Mikro products, in this case using marketing communications consisting of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing to the field. Where in the implementation of the strategy carried out using various kinds of tools from each marketing communication instrument that is applied.
Analisis Kepatuhan Syariah (Shariah Compliance) Terhadap Produk Tabungan Marhamah dengan Akad Mudharabah pada Bank Sumut Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan
Authors: Nasution Rafiqa Humaira , Jannah Nurul
Published: November 2022

Savings Marhamah is one of the popular savings among customers of the Islamic bank of North Sumatra, by using a profit sharing contract or mudharabah, a problem arises that the author wants to know, What is the form of implementation of compliance with sharia principles in the savings product of Marhamah Bank of North Sumatra Sharia Branch Office Medan?, The author wants to compare whether the mudharabah mechanism applied to this Marhamah savings product is with the sharia principles that exist in the MUI DSN or does this Marhamah savings product have sharia compliance? The data collection technique is qualitative with descriptive method. This qualitative descriptive research provides a systematic, accurate, and accurate description of the implementation of shariah compliance as seen from the products of Bank Sumut, Medan Sharia Branch Office.
Pengembangan LKPD Cerita Hikayat Bermuatan Toleransi Siswa Kelas X SMA
Authors: Muliza  , Deliani  , Ratna Soraya
Published: November 2022

This study aims to describe the product in the form of saga story worksheets containing tolerance for class X high school students, to describe the validation of saga story worksheets to instill tolerance values ​​in students according to material and design experts for class X high school students, to describe the feasibility of validating saga story worksheets to instill Tolerance values ​​for students according to material and design experts for grade X high school students. The research method is used as a reference in conducting research. With the research method, the author will have no difficulty determining how to carry out a research because there are already rules that are regulated based on what method is used. In this study, the author uses a 4D research and development method adapted from Thiagajaran. In the assessment of material experts the total score obtained in the first stage of validation was 94 with an average score of 4.47 indicating the "very valid" category, while in the second stage of validation with the table the total score obtained was 78 with an average score of 3.71 indicating the "Valid" category. Thus the results obtained from material experts show the "VALID" category, which means the product is feasible and can be used.
Ideologi Patriarki dalam Cerpen Air Suci Sita Karya Leila S. Chudori
Authors: Jumianti Diana
Published: November 2022

Artikel ini membahas tentang ideologi patriarki yang terdapat dalam cerpen yang berjudul Air Suci Sita karya Leila S. Chudori. Cerpen tersebut merupakan salah satu judul cerpen yang terdapat dalam kumpulan cerpen yang berjudul Malam Terakhir. Cerpen tersebut dianalisis menggunakan kritik sastra feminis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya tokoh perempuan yang mandiri dan berani, namun ia masih tetap harus patuh pada nilai-nilai yang berlaku dalam masyarakatnya. Pengakuan tunangan perempuan itu tentang kesalahan dan pengkhianatan yang dilakukannya merupakan gambaran bahwa sebenarnya tidak hanya perempuan yang melakukan kesalahan dan pengkhiatan, namun lelaki juga dapat melakukan kesalahan dan pengkhianatan. Lelaki dengan ideologi patriarkinya menganggap kesalahan dan pengkhianatan yang dilakukan oleh lelaki sebagai hal yang biasa, sedangkan perempuan yang melakukan kesalahan dan pengkhianatan akan dianggap sebagai perempuan nista. Tokoh perempuan itu juga membayangkan tentang tokoh permaisuri dari Sang Raja Agung yang bersiap terjun ke dalam api penyucian diri dan tidak mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bertanya kepada sang raja tentang kesetiaan sang raja. Hal tersebut merupakan bentuk subordinasi terhadap perempuan yang berlaku karena adanya ideologi patriarki. Ideologi patriarki tersebut merupakan hal yang ditentang oleh kaum feminis.
Bahan Ajar Mendemonstrasikan Naskah Drama Berbasis Kreatif untuk Meningkatkan Hots (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Siswa Kelas XI SMA
Authors: Indah Rahmadani, Liesna Andriany, Rita dan Rika Kartika
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to develop teaching materials for modules and LKPD with Creative-Based Drama Script Learning Materials to increase the HOTS in class XI SMA. The respondents were some material experts and design experts as validators of module teaching materials and LKPD. The research method used 4-D Research and Development by Thiagarajan which consists of four stages, namely define, design, development, and desseminition. This study was limited to development stage due to the pandemic situation so it cannot be carried out for the dissemination stage (desseminition). The material experts response to the developed teaching materials and LKPD modules gave an average score with the overall material aspect as 88.66% or "very satisfactory"; which means the product is feasible and valid to be tested in small groups and large groups, thus the material can be a prototype module and LKPD. While the design experts gave 92.6% or “very satisfactory”; which means that the product is feasible and valid to be tested by small groups and large groups, and it can be concluded that the design can be a prototype for modules and worksheets.
Tradisi Lisan Aceh dalam Intat Linto (Antar Pengantin): Pantun Seumapa
Authors: Raiyana Putri Kana  , Rosmawaty Harahap  , Elly Prihasti Wuriyani
Published: November 2022

Seumapa rhymes is an oral tradition in Aceh whose contents are related to marital problems. In other words, this rhyme is a rhyme delivered by the linto baro and dara baro parties at the wedding procession. This pantun is still an Acehnese tradition, although the rules are not as strict as before. The rhyme is started by the singer from the side of the linto baro as a guest, namely greeting the dara baro as the host that the linto baro group has arrived. Furthermore, answered by the virgin baro. And so on until the linto baro is allowed to enter the arena of the wedding party or to the house to eat the next meal. This study aims to reveal in depth the contents of the "seumapa" pantun. To describe the rhyme, the author uses a descriptive qualitative method. In addition, this study also uses an objective approach because it focuses on literary texts.
Analisis Kajian Semiotika Tradisi Lisan Budaya Pakpak “Meneppuh Babah”
Authors: Sri Ganda Cibro  , Elly Prihasti Wuriyani  , Rosmawaty Harahap
Published: November 2022

Kearifan lokal merupakan perilaku positif manusia dalam berhubungan dengan alam dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tahap-tahap pelaksanaan upacara meneppuh babah pada masyarakat pakpak, untuk mengetahui tradisi dan kearifan lokal apa saja yang terdapat pada tradisi meneppuh babah pada masyarakat pakpak. Teori   yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah  teori  kearifan  loakal  Sibarani  (2012:114).  Adapun  kesimpulan  yang  di  dapat  dari penelitian ini adalah tahap-tahapan upacara meneppuh babah, memasuki rumah baru, menaikan tiang,  acara  doa,  acara  memberikan  ulos,  memberangkatkan  ujian  dan  lain-lain,  acara  ini memberi makan tukang pada pagi hari dan setelah selesai membangun rumah
Imagery in William Allingham Poems Entitled “a Dream, the Eviction and Robin Redbreast”
Authors: Mariana Ana , Ismail Nadia , Husain Dahlia
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this research is to find imagery in William Allingham poems. The method used in analysis this research is descriptive qualitative and technique analyzing data. The analysis of the imagery is intended to deliver a message from the author in order to feel what is felt by the senses of the author contained in his poetry. In addition, the imagery is intended to enable the reader to obtain a concrete picture of what the author or poet wants to convey. Based on research conducted, there are five imagery contained in William Allingham's poem with the title ‘’A Dream, The Eviction and Robin Redbreast”  those are  visual, tactile, auditory, gustatory and olfactory imagery.
Akronim Kuliner dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Deliani Susy , Muhammad Haekal Harahap  , Lili Herawati Parapat
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini membahas permasalahan pembentukan akronim kuliner di Jawa Barat. Tumbuh pesat akronim di berbagai bidag termasuk di bidang kuliner di Jawa Barat tidak dapat di cegah pertumbuhannya. Hal ini menarik sebagai dinamika dan kreativitas pembentukan kata dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Metode penelitian dalam kajian ini, adalah deskriptif kwalitatif. Data diperoleh dari laman online : cekaja.com, Axan.kuliner.com, cuanki@2019Merdeka.com dan www.idntimes.com. Data diambil pada bulan april 2022, dengan mengumpulkan 20 akronim kuliner dari Jawa Barat. Data di dideskripsikan   sesuai bagaimana keadaannya untuk dianalisis dengan mengacu kepada Kridalaksana ( 2007 ). Akronim dianalisis satu persatu, kemudian dikelompokkan berdasarkan kesamaan cara pebentukan. Hasil dari penelitian ini, terlihat pembentukan akronim kuliner di Jawa Barat sangat bervariasi. Dari 20 akronim kuliner di Jawa Barat dapat dikelompokkan menjadi 4 kelompok yang mempunyai kesamaan pembentukan. Proses pembentukan 1) pengekalan suka kata + suku kata dari komponen yang dikekalkan, 2 ) pengekalan suka kata + pengekalan huruf dari komponen yang di kekalkan, 3, pengekalan huruf awal dari komponen yang di kekalkan, 4) pengekalan ini unik, kombinasi dari ketiga proses pebentukan di tambahkan dengan awalan atau kata penghubung – di, ketika diucapkan, namun tidak terlihat ketika dituliskan atau disebutkan akronimnya. Keunikan dari kajian ini, Adanya akroim yang dikekalkan dari komponen yang ada sepenuhnya.
Majas Metafora dalam Puisi-puisi karya Bara Pattyradja
Authors: Dhapa Dominika , Febronia Novita
Published: November 2022

Abstrak : Artikel  ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan jenis dan makna majas  metafora dalam kumpulan puisi karya Bara Pattyradja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Data penelitian ini adalah data tulis berupa kutipan baris dan bait yang mengandung majas metafora. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori stilistika. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakkan bahwa jenis majas metafora yang terdapat dalam puisi-puisi Bara Pattyradja meliputi: (a) metafora bercitra antropomorfik, (b) metafora bercitra hewan, (c) metafora konkrit ke abstrak, (d) metafora sinestesia. Makna majas metafora dalam kumpulan puisi Bara Pattyradja ialah makna konotasi.

 

Kata kunci: Majas, metafora, puisi.
Alasan Pelanggaran Maksim Cara/Pelaksanaan dalam Prinsip Kerja Sama Grice pada Budaya Masayarakat Riau
Authors: Fatmawati  , Rika Ningsih
Published: November 2022

This research is motivated by the existence of a gap between the concept of Grice's cooperative principle and its application in the culture of the Riau people. The problem in this research is what is the reason for the violation of the maxim of manner in the culture of the Riau people? This study uses a qualitative approach with the grounded theory method. Informants in this study amounted to 79 informants who came from a number of districts in Riau and Riau Islands. The data analysis technique in this study consisted of three stages, namely: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The conclusion of this research shows that cultural differences make Grice's principle of cooperation, especially the maxim of manner, not universally applicable to all languages. There are a number of reasons for violating the maxim of manner, namely reasons of politeness, confusion in giving answers, forgetting, nervousness, empathy, avoiding direct speech, secrets, substitute vocabulary, pleasantries, pleasantries, lying, habits, and upset/angry. Violation of Grice's cooperative principle is not a bad thing, in fact the violation occurs because of the cultural influence that exists in the language. The violation of Grice's maxim of cooperation in a language is a manifestation of the actual principle of cooperation in that language.
Ketaksaan Bahasa Sikka Dialek Sikka Krowe pada Masyarakat Desa Tana Duen Kecamatan Kangae Kabupaten Sikka
Authors: Monika Mayesha Ester  , Yosef Demon  , Dhapa Dominika
Published: November 2022

The problems raised ini this study are (1) how is the ambiguity of the Sikka dialect of Sikka Krowe in the Tana Duen village community, Kangae sub-district, Sikka districth (2) what is the meaning of ambiguity in the Sikka Krowe dialect Sikka language in the Tana Duen village community, Kangae sub-district, Sikka district. As for the purpose of this research is qualitative research. Thr purpose of the approach is to describe of the data directly in the fielf. The theory used in this research is semantic theory. Based on the resullts of the researrch on the ambiguity of the Sikka dialect of Sikka Krowe language in the Tana Duen village community, Kangar District, Sikka regency, there are 3 ambiguities, namely ambiguity at the phonetic level, grammatical level, and lexical level.
Konteks Situasi dan Konteks Budaya yang Ditemukan dalam “Sonnet XVIII” William Shakespeare
Authors: Della Rizky Ananda  , Ridwan Syahputra  , Ulpah Maisari  , Atma Jonar Asih  , Juniar
Published: November 2022

This final project uses the grammar of the halliday functional because sequentially this text is studied in terms of the language the text functions, and the way the function relates to the context; which includes the context of the situation and the cultural context. This final project aims to present the context of the situation and the cultural context contained in the sonnet. This final project aims to describe the metafunction meaning contained in the sonnet, to describe the context of the situation reflected in the metafunction analysis, and finally to describe the cultural context. Data sources include words, phrases, sentences, and events in the sonnet. the following is the data collected. Read the text carefully and repeatedly, identify data related to the topic, classify the data into two groups, namely the meaning of metafunction, and the context of the situation and cultural context. The data were analyzed by determining the ideational, interpersonal and textual meanings, then this context as classified in the previous steps. Based on the analysis that has been studied, the context of the situation contained in the metafunction analysis shows: the field is a love poem with social activities that tells about a friend; the tenor is a connoisseur of love, a fan of its light, and on a metaphorical level, man to God; The mode is not a verbal-visual channel, it is text written to be said aloud with one-sided dialogue and an invisible recipient. In this cultural context, the aim is to express admiration, the structure begins with comparison, explanation and contradiction in the middle, and ends with affirmation, and the structure of the sonnet has linguistic characteristics indicating that the genre of this text is literary; poetry in sonnet form.
Pemerolehan Morfosintaksis Bahasa Melayu Palembang : Studi Kasus pada Anak Usia 2 Tahun 8 Bulan
Authors: Emawati
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe in depth the acquisition of the Palembang Malay language, especiallythe morphosyntactic acquisition of children aged two years and eight months. Data analysis technique used in this study was the agih and matching method. The agih method was used to describe the morphosyntactic elements produced by the research participants. Furthermore, the equivalent method is used to analyze things that are out of the language focus. Therefore, the most suitable technique to use was the referential sorting technique. Thistechnique was used to see the relationship between the acquisition of Palembang Malay morphosyntax with the use of language at home, community, and school environment. The results showed that the acquisition of Palembang Malay morphosyntax in children aged two years and eight months developed very rapidly. Children are able to master and understand the meaning of the words and sentences they produce, even if those words were only in the form of simple sentences. Monomorphemic and polymorphemic forms have been used and mastered bychildren at the age of two years and eight months. Furthermore, children have acquired the syntax, interrogative, imperative and negative forms of language and have controlled them, although only simple sentences are producedby children.
Analisis Penyusunan e-Book Tematik Kelas 4 Sekolah Dasar X Jakarta
Authors: Vincentia Dea Cahyaningrum  , Erni Murniarti
Published: November 2022

This article discusses the analysis of the use of grade 4 thematic e-books that have been used. This article aims to provide an overview of the successful use of e-books in elementary schools. This article was created through observation, research, and literature study, using supporting books and Education journals as well as other related documents. Use of class 4 e-books has been used since the pandemic hit the world, which made students have to study at home online. This is why the use of e-books is currently in great demand by educational institutions to support learning. The results of the study show that the use of grade 4 thematic e-books is helpful to support learning activities, especially during the pandemic, but in its preparation, there are still things that are not appropriate to be determined during the pandemic. E-books are used to make it easy for students and teachers to discuss the teaching material to be studied.
Pengaruh Pendekatan Konstruktivisme terhadap Hasil Belajar pada Subtema 2 Kebersamaan dalam Keberagaman Kelas IV SD Negeri Sinaksak
Authors: Sanitia  , Lisbet N. Sihombing  , Hetdy Sitio
Published: November 2022

This study aims to improve student learning outcomes in thematic learning on sub-theme 2 Togetherness in Diversity. The research used is quantitative research because the problems that are brought are clearly related to research data in the form of facts that are proven through numbers and facts that occur in the field through observation and analysis using statistics. The population is 40 students. The sample is 40 students. The variables in this study are the Constructivism Approach (X) and learning outcomes (Y). Methods of collecting data with tests. The results of this study indicate that there is success in the constructivist approach to student learning outcomes in thematic subjects at SD Negeri Sinaksak. This success is proven by an increase in the value in learning activities with a significant difference in learning outcomes where the experimental class has an increase of 68.35% and the control class has 57.15%, it can be concluded that the constructivism approach to student learning outcomes in sub-theme 2 togetherness In the diversity of class IV, SD Negeri Sinaksak is said to be quite effective, on the contrary, the control class that uses the conventional approach is said to be less effective
Pengaruh Minat Belajar Siswa terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa pada Subtema 2 Kebersamaan dalam Keberagaman di Kelas IV SD Negeri Marubun Jaya
Authors: Sri Rezeki Butarbutar  , Lisbet N. Sihombing  , Eva Pasaribu
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine (1) Knowing student’s interest in learning, (2) Knowing stundent learning achievment The implementation of learning in this study applies thematic learning on Theme 1 The Beauty of Togetherness Sub-theme 2 Togetherness in Diversity which efforts to increase are carried out by providing interest in learning to these students. The sample in this study were students of class IV-B as many as 30 students. Methods of collecting data using questionnaires and tests. Data analysis techniques used normality tests and hypothesis testing. After being analyzed, the results of the t-test hypothesis test obtained tcound 2,451 and tube 1,701 with a significant value of 0,021 < 0,05, it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant influence between student interest in learning and student achievement.
Penerapan Model Discovery Learning untuk Mengetahui Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Administrasi Infrastruktur Jaringan di Kelas XI TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru
Authors: Isniar Handayani
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study was to obtain information about the effect of discovery learning learning models on student learning outcomes in class XI TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru. The population of this study were students of class XI TKJ 1 SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru, the number of samples was 25 students with 14 males and 11 females in the subject of Network Infrastructure Administration. The implementation of this classroom action research consists of 2 cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. The results of the analysis in the first cycle showed that the students' learning mastery who was subjected to action from 25 students there were 13 students (53%) who scored above 75, and 12 students (47%) scored less than 75. The percentage of completeness increased. in cycle II where 25 students who were subjected to actions that achieved completeness were 20 students (80%) scored 75 and above and the remaining 5 (20%) scored less than 75 and below and 5 students who had not completed were remedial with the goal so that learning outcomes can achieve completeness.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar PKN Siswa Kelas XI BKP1 dengan Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw di SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru
Authors: Irwani
Published: November 2022

This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was carried out considering the importance of efforts to improve the quality of learning outcomes through various ways or optimal learning strategies, where the teacher plays a very important role in preparing students to take part in learning. The Problem Based Learning model was chosen to improve the ability to solve the problem of the Dynamics of Implementation of Pancasila Democracy in Civics Subjects in class XI BKP1 of SMK Negeri 2 Karang Baru, Even Semester of TP. 2021/2022. This is deemed very necessary because interest and motivation and student learning outcomes in the class are still low. The subjects of this study amounted to 30 people. The research data was obtained by using a performance test in the form of student observation sheets. From student learning outcomes, data obtained in the first cycle of students' courage in asking questions and expressing opinions increased from 70.33% to 85.55%, an increase of 15.22%
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Subtema 2 Di Kelas III SD Negeri 091316 Pematang Raya
Authors: Rade Mancauli Sipayung  , Lisbet N. Sihombing  , Eva Pasaribu
Published: November 2022

This research purpose is to know the effect of inquiry model to study result students, the types of research of experiment with quasi design a give pre-test and post-test. This research do the class III in SD Negeri 091316 Pematang Raya .where experiment class used learning inquiry class while in control class used conventional model. Where the analysis data can find by an application program SPSS statistics 21.0 and Microsoft excel application. Based on explain above the analysis data result research find result T-test where the t-test >t-table namely 3,204 >2,010 with counting score significant (2-tailed)<0,05.sothat find the different experiment class with control class. Can see by score significant (2-tailed) = 0,002 < 0,05. So, Ho can say not significant and Ha significant. Based the result can conclude that the effect of model learning inquiry to study result students in Subtema 2 class III SD Negeri 091316 Pematang Raya. The improving presentation study result to learning give with used learning model inquiry and study result students the use learning model conventional is 13%
Pengaruh Media Gambar terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Tema 1 Subtema 3 di Kelas V SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu
Authors: Lailany N.I Girsang  , Lisbet N. Sihombing  , Eva Pasaribu
Published: November 2022

This study aims to determine: The Effect of Picture Media on Student Learning Outcomes in Theme 1 Sub-theme 3 "The Environment and Its Benefits" in Class V SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu T.A 2022/2023. This research is a quantitative study using experimental methods. The population of this study were all students of class VA and VB SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu T.A 2022/2023 as many as 40 students. While the sample in this study were 40 students. The instruments used are pretest and posttest in the form of multiple choice questions that have been tested for validation and reliability. The results of the study at the 0.05 level showed that: There was an effect of using Picture Media on the learning outcomes of fifth grade students at SD Negeri 091400 Dolok Saribu. Based on the data analysis, the pretest and posttest values ​​show that the value of sig (2-tailed) is 0.00 0.05, where Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted so that it can be concluded that there is a significant effect between increasing student learning outcomes using image media and increasing student learning outcomes. learning outcomes of students who do not use image media.
Awareness and attitude toward antidepressants in the population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alsenaidi Yasir Ibrahim , AlDawas Omar Dawas , AlFihaid Abdullah Ahmad , AlZimami Mohammed Sultan , AlQahtani Rayan Faleh , Bin Abdulrahman Khalid A.
Published: November 2022

Background: The growing prevalence of depression is a public health concern, and lack of awareness contributes to nonadherence to medications. Antidepressant awareness is, therefore, critical to the mental health and well-being of those with depression. The study aims to assess the awareness and attitude toward antidepressant drugs among the population in Riyadh. Method: A design of the cross-sectional quantitative study was adopted. Online questionnaires were distributed to 668 participants, with data collected using non-probability convenience sampling. The questionnaire comprised demographic data for the patient and perspectives on the use of antidepressants, including gender, age, education status, awareness of antidepressants, and attitudes. Awareness and attitudes were concerned with different parameters related to the use of antidepressants. Results: In this study, we collected data from 668 participants. Among the sample, 55.1 % of the participants were females, and 46.1 % were between 16 and 25 years old. In general, we found that 52.7 % of the participants had adequate knowledge, 44.6 % had inadequate knowledge, and 2.7 % did not know. The educational level of the participantsappeared to be the only factor that significantly affected the level of knowledge (P=0.039); the higher the educational level, the higher the level of knowledge. Furthermore, we found that most participants had a positive attitude towards antidepressant medications (80.5%), while 19.5 % had a negative attitude. Conclusion: An inadequate knowledge of antidepressant medications was reported among residents of Riyadh. The need to increase awareness among this population is necessary. Keywords: Antidepressant, Awareness, Depression, Public health, Saudi Arabia
Medical students’ understanding and interpreting abilities for Complete Blood Counts (CBC) in clinical practice
Authors: Jameel Tahir , Baig Mukhtiar , Albejad Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed , Aljifri Taha Mohammed Abdullah , Almaghrabi Bander Abdualziz Taher , Qashqaui Raneem Youseef
Published: November 2022

Introduction: The current study aimed to assess students’ competency of the Faculty of Medicine, Makkah region Saudi Arabia in interpreting common laboratory investigations like Complete Blood Counts. Methods: The current cross-sectional, quantitative and exploratory study was carried out at the Faculty of Medicine, Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, from April 1 to April 20, 2022. An online questionnaire was circulated via various social media like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Results: A total of 1,010 respondents participated in the survey, representing an overall response rate of 70%. Among all the respondents, females were 677 (67%) while males were 333 (33%). There were 277 (27.4%), 479 (47.4%), and 254 (25.1%) students from the fourth, fifth, and sixth years, respectively. For most of the statements, more than 70% of students responded correctly, but particularly for three of the questions, students’ correct responses were 561 (55.5%), 518 (51.3%), and 491 (48.6%), which were not up to the mark. A gender-wise comparison showed that the percentage of correct answers given by female students was significantly higher than that of male students for all statements (p< 0.001). For most of the indices, more than 70% of students responded correctly, while for four questions, students’ correct responses were not up tothe mark. Comparison between students’ gender revealed that, apart from two, the percentage of female students who correctly interpreted the indices was significantly higher than that of male students (p 0.001). In the results of all participants’ responses to the clinical scenario interpretation the female students performed significantly better in scenarios 1 and 2 (p 0.001). Conclusions: Overall, our study participants’ comprehension of CBC values and interpretation of the case scenarios was adequate. On the other hand, female students demonstrated better conceptual understanding than male students. We recommend improving assessment systems to help students expand their interpretation skills. Key words: Complete Blood Count, interpretation, medical students, Saudi Arabia
Association Between Blood Donation and Improved Sleep Quality Among Blood Donors in Aseer Region
Authors: Alshibli Mohammed Abdulrahman , Asiri Zayed Mofareh Ahmed , Al Ghanem Ghanem Ahmed Mohammed , Al Shibli Musaad Abdulrahman M , Alotaibi Naif Mohammed , Alasmari Saeed Abdullah Saeed , Al safar Abdullah Safar Saeed , Alshahrani Bader Saad S , Albarqi Nada Hamzah , Alqahtani Naif Sultan S , Mansour Abdulrhman Abdullah Ali
Published: November 2022

Background: High altitude like Aseer region has many challenges, where exposure to hypoxia is the most reported challenge. The ambient hypoxia activates a number of physiologic consequences including hyperventilation, increased resting heart rate and stimulation of erythrocyte production with the goal of preserving the oxygen content of arterial blood at or above sea level values. Aim: The current study aims to assess the association between blood donation and improved sleep quality among blood donors in Aseer Region, southern of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using self-administered questionnaire during the period from May to August 2022 targeting all Saudi population aged 18 years or more living in Aseer region. The study questionnaire was uploaded online using social media platforms by the researchers and their colleagues till no more answers were obtained. The study questionnaire included participants’ personal data, medical history, blood donation data including frequency, causes and associated symptoms. Sleep quality was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: A total of 447 participants fulfilling the inclusion criteria completed the study questionnaire. Participants ages ranged from 18 to 60 years with mean age of 26.9 ± 12.7 years old. A total of 215 (48.1%) participants reported donating blood which was only once among 68 (31.6%), and 2-3 times among 82 (38.1%). Regarding overall sleep quality among blood donors in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia, exactly 116 (54%) of the study participants with blood donation history were poor sleepers while 99 (46%) were good sleepers. Better sleep quality was significantly associated with more frequent blood donation times. Conclusion: In conclusion, the current study showed that sleep quality among Aseer residents after blood donation was much lower than reported incidence especially among participants who donated blood more than once. Also, the attitude toward blood donation was good where nearly 1 out of each 2 participants donated blood for moral issues. Key words Blood donation, sleep hygiene, relation, Aseer region, high altitude
Experience of undergraduate medical students of Al-Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) about the international summer elective program (ISEP)
Authors: Bin Abdulrahman Khalid , Alswayed Khalid E. , Alomar Naif A. , Al Thaqfan Naif A. , Abozaid Hesham S.
Published: November 2022

Background: An approach to a way of learning that is not considered as a necessary part of the medical curriculum credits is by having an additional medical course program referred to as ‘elective’, which is usually conducted in a period other than the yearly academic calendar. Electives are selected based on student interest, whether it be a research type or clinical rotations. Purpose: to understand the student’s perception about the experience of the International Summer Elective Program (ISEP) in year 2017 from 1st year to 4th year on the students selected and who traveled for this study. Methods: An online form questionnaire was sent to students during February 2019 from 1st year to 4th, with 21 items, to study their experience of the International Summer Elective Program (ISEP) Results: Twenty-one of the participants (47.7%) stated that their elective scientific research standards had met their expectations, while 9 out of the total participants (20.5%), stated the (ISEP) program was above their standards. Also, 18 students (40.9%) believe they had gained ‘good’ quality research skills throughout the International Summer Elective Program (ISEP). Conclusion: The International Summer Elective Program (ISEP) study on Al-Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University College of Medicine students provided a positive impact on multiple areas. We recommend Saudi medical colleges consider initiating international electives courses for their students for a broadly positive effect on multiple areas to maximize the full potential of their future physicians to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Keywords: Elective summer program, medical students, extracurricular activities, Saudi Arabia
Empathy level among Saudi medical students using the Toronto empathy scale
Authors: Bin Abdulrahman Khalid A. , Alsharidah Majed A. , Alobaida Badr A. , Alabbadi Yazeed N. , Almohsen Faisal I. , Abahussain Tamim A. , Alahmari Faisal S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Empathy is a crucial component of professionalism in medicine, having a solid relationship with improved patient outcomes. The current study aims to examine the factor structure of the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) with a sample of Saudi medical students and to assess the differences in empathy scores by gender, year of study, and future career preference. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using anonymous self-administered online questionnaires. The study tool targeted a random sample of medical students in public and private Saudi medical schools in five regions (North, South, East, West, and Central) of Saudi Arabia. Results: 941 Saudi medical students enrolled in the study. 52.3% were male students, and 30.6% of the students were from the central region of Saudi Arabia. The most desired specialties were general surgery (19.2%), internal medicine (12.5%), and family medicine 8.2%. The average TEQ score was 42.31%, with 67.1% scoring low to average empathy levels. About one-third (32.9%) scored high empathy levels; females scored a higher average on the empathy score compared to males (43.48 vs. 41.24) P-value <0.001. The never-married studentsalso scored higher empathy than married students 42.53 vs. 38.78) P-value <0.00. The region with the highest empathy scores was the central province, 44.72%. Conclusion: Different factors could influence empathy scores, such as gender, marital status, GPA, and study year. Female students had a higher empathy score compared to male students. Senior medical students scored lower on the scale than younger students, and could be associated with a higher level of burnout. Further empathy-based discussions should be inserted into the Saudi medical curricula. Keywords: professionalism, Toronto empathy scale, medical students, Saudi Arabia.
Grow and Evolve Your Business
Authors: Reuvid Jonathan
Published: November 2022

As 2022 progresses, the legacy of the Covid pandemic coupled with the after-effects of Brexit on trade and supply chains and rising energy costs have compounded business leaders' problems. Any 'new normal' is not yet within our grasp. Established businesses, start-ups or early-stage companies will need resilience and flexibility in recalibrating their offerings or completely reconfiguring their business plans. In all cases, innovation and flair are key. In Grow and Evolve Your Business contributors look at these problems from two directions. Part One focuses on the development of entrepreneurial skills and tools for growth generation and includes a dissertation on the severe risks to cybersecurity daily afflicting all growing businesses. Part Two reminds us of management fundamentals and the threats that can trip us up and ambush corporate growth. New business owners and managers need to take this advice on board and managers of established businesses are invited to take the time to revisit current practice. The book offers directions through which companies can ‘build back better.’
Jogo de RPG para o Desenvolvimento de Habilidades do Pensamento Computacional no Ensino Fundamental: Jogo Digital e Formação de Professores
Authors: Gonçalves Bruno Cabreira , Soares João Eduardo Seffrin , Oliveira Placida , Marques Jonnhy , Cavalheiro Simone André da Costa , Foss Luciana , Du Bois André , Reiser Renata , Piana Clause , Mazzini Ana Rita
Published: November 2022

O Pensamento Computacional (PC) tem sido considerado como uma alternativa para o desenvolvimento de habilidades consideradas fundamentais para os profissionais do século XXI. No Brasil, a importância do PC pode ser observada pela sua inserção nas normas da Base Nacional Comum Curricular. Entre as abordagens que visam qualificar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem por meio do desenvolvimento de competências do PC, destaca-se a utilização de jogos educacionais. Em particular, uma metodologia para aplicação de uma atividade denominada Elementais RPG foi previamente proposta, com o objetivo de integrar o ensino de matemática com os seguintes conceitos e técnicas do PC: abstração de dados e processos, e reconhecimento de padrões/generalização. Um estudo de caso presencial foi desenvolvido e os resultados obtidos deram indícios de que a realização da atividade foi atrativa e eficaz para o aprendizado dos alunos. No entanto, devido à pandemia do COVID-19, surgiu também a necessidade de novas alternativas para trabalhar a atividade de forma remota. Assim, este trabalho complementa a atividade proposta com um tutorial remoto para professores e um jogo digital para alunos, ambos aplicados e avaliados com o objetivo de identificar a viabilidade e adequação das propostas para o público-alvo.
Uma abordagem Multiobjetivo para a Recomendação de Objetos de Aprendizagem no contexto Educacional
Authors: Leite Ramon Rocha , Pitangui Cristiano Grijó , Andrade Alessandro Vivas , Assis Luciana Pereira de , Dorça Fabiano Azevedo
Published: November 2022

Existem grandes repositórios de conteúdos na Internet que podem ser utilizados como fonte de recursos para o e-learning. Para facilitar a utilização desses conteúdos, eles são organizados como Objetos de Aprendizagem (OAs), que além do conteúdo propriamente dito, possuem vários metadados que os descrevem. Devido ao grande volume de materiais disponíveis, torna-se difícil escolher aqueles OAs que melhor atendam às necessidades de cada indivíduo. Para se sugerir os OAs mais adequados, utilizam-se os Sistemas de Recomendação de OAs, responsáveis por encontrar e recomendar os itens mais úteis aos estudantes. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho propõe uma abordagem de otimização multiobjetivo do problema de recomendação de OAs. Nesse problema, tem-se um conjunto de conceitos a serem ensinados, de acordo com um Design Instrucional, um repositório de OAs, no qual cada OA aborda um ou mais conceitos, além de dependências pedagógicas que obrigam determinados conceitos a serem apresentados previamente para compreensão de outros. No problema proposto, não se buscam soluções que necessariamente cubram todos os conceitos estabelecidos. Na verdade, buscam-se por soluções que cumpram dois objetivos distintos, a saber: i) menor custo, dado pela soma do custo de cada OA presente na solução; ii) maior número de conceitos cobertos, respeitadas as dependências pedagógicas estabelecidas. Para resolução do problema, utilizou-se o NSGA-II, um Algoritmo Genético multiobjetivo implementado no framework MOEA. As instâncias do problema foram geradas artificialmente, simulando repositórios de 1000 OAs, cursos com 200 conceitos, com até 20 dependências. Os resultados obtidos abrangeram conjuntos de diferentes configurações de soluções, com números distintos de conceitos cobertos e custos das soluções, o que traz maiores possibilidades para que os conteúdos entregues estejam de acordo com os objetivos, necessidades e realidade dos alunos.
Conhecimento Didático do Conteúdo na Formação de Professores de Computação
Authors: Cambraia Adão Caron , Araújo Maria Cristina Pansera de , Biondo Uianes Luiz Rockenbach
Published: November 2022

A constituição do Conhecimento Didático do Conteúdo (CDC) é uma temática estudada em diferentes áreas. Defendemos a necessidade de explicitar o CDC de professores de Computação como uma forma de construir dinâmicas de integração do conhecimento do conteúdo com conhecimentos didáticos, o CDC. O objetivo é entender a constituição do CDC na identificação do pensamento computacional ao desenvolver atividades desplugadas na Educação de Jovens e Adultos. Para isso, desenvolvemos um relato de experiência de um processo que se aproxima da pesquisa-ação crítica e emancipatória, em que licenciandos e professor formador do componente de Prática do Ensino da Computação IV desencadearam uma ação de planejamento e desenvolvimento atividades, que potencializou processos reflexivos na formação docente. O texto analisou esse processo interativo, que se constituiu em um relatório das ações e interações em sala de aula e questionário aplicado aos licenciandos. A pesquisa-ação apresentada por meio de estudos, planejamento e Desenvolvimento de atividades desplugadas proporcionou explicitar o CDC de professores de Computação.
Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Caudal Block for Pain Relief in Children Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomized, Double-Blind Comparative Study
Authors: Ragab Safaa Gaber , El Gohary Manal Mohamed , Abd El baky Doaa Lotfy , Nawwar Kareem Mohammed Assem
Published: November 2022

Background: The quadratus lumborum (QL) block, also known as the abdominal truncal block, was developed to provide visceral and somatic analgesia during abdominal procedures. Objectives: This study aimed to assess pain alleviation, the incidence of complications in lower abdominal procedures, and hemodynamic stability between the caudal block and ultrasound-guided QL block. Methods: Fifty-two patients aged 1 to 7 years old from both genders scheduled for unilateral lower abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to 2 study groups: group QL, unilateral QL block (n = 26), and group C, caudal block (n = 26). In group C, children received caudal block. In group QL, an ultrasound-guided QL block was performed. The time to first rescue analgesia was evaluated as a primary outcome. The quality of analgesia was determined using the face, legs, activity, cry, consolability scale (FLACC scale), hemodynamic parameters, and incidence of complications because hemodynamic instability was recorded under ultrasound guidance. Signs of local anesthetics toxicity and the parents’ satisfaction were secondary outcomes. Results: The time until the first demand for analgesia postoperatively was statistically longer in group QL compared to group C. A non-significant difference was observed between the 2 groups (P > 0.05) regarding age, weight, gender, duration of surgery, type of surgery, FLACC scale, and hemodynamics (SBP, systolic blood pressure), except at 30 minutes, which was significant in QL block. Also, a non-significant difference was observed in the severity of postoperative pain up to 1 day postoperatively. Group QL showed more satisfaction than group C. No intraoperative complications were detected. Conclusions: Compared to caudal block, QL block produced sustained and adequate analgesia time postoperatively, with higher satisfaction.