bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Carabapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Fresh vegetables
Authors: Ojo A.E. , Ajibola A.T. , Adebajo S.O. , Oloyede A.R. , Ojo O.A. , Chibundu T.Z.
Published: February 2023

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacea (CRE) has become a growing food safety issue and an ongoing public-health problem of global dimensions. This  research study determined the presence of CRE in fresh vegetables. Vegetables were purchased from the retailers and analyzed for  Enterobacteriaceae in line with Standard guidelines. The antibiotic profile of the isolated Enterobacteriaceae was determined using Antibiotic Susceptibility Test (AST). The Modified Hodges test (MHT), Carbapenem inactivation method (CIM), Modified carbapenem inactivation (mCIM), and  Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) carbapenem inactivation (eCIM) were used screening for carbapenem resistance among Multidrug-resistant  (MDR) Enterobacteriaceae. Forty-six Enterobacteriaceae were isolated in all. Among organisms isolated were Citrobacter freundi, Enterobacter cloacae,  Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella sp, and Escherichia coli. AST of the isolates showed that two out of three third-generation antibiotics used had the highest  resistance of 100%. Thirty-six (78.26%) were multidrug-resistant, eighteen were CRE using MHT but using CIM, and sixteen were CRE. Eighteen were CRE  using the mCIM method, while 17 were using eCIM.

Conclusion: This study shows that vegetables can be a source of carbapenem-resistant  Enterobacteriaceae, and mCIM combined with eCIM is more sensitive in detecting CRE.

Significance and Impact of Study: Ready-to-eat fresh Vegetables  contain CRE.
Genetic Characterization of Drought-Tolerant Maize Genotypes Based on SSR Markers
Authors: Abegunde O.I. , Idehen E.O. , Oduwaye O.A. , Fabunmi T.O. , Kehinde O.B.
Published: February 2023

Using 20 pairs of SSR primers situated on each chromosome of the maize genetic makeup, 27 drought-tolerant maize genotypes obtained from the  Germplasm Unit of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria, were examined for diversity. The samples' genomic DNA  (gDNA) was extracted using the CTAB procedure specified by CIMMYT (2005). All 20 pairs of SSR markers used in this investigation were extremely  polymorphic, resulting in 122 repeatable and polymorphic bands that were scored with an average of 12.20 alleles. Each primer yielded a main allele  frequency of no more than 0.5. The average major allele frequency for the 10 primers was 0.3036. With an average of 0.8334, all markers had gene  diversity values greater than 0.6. Similar to this, the Polymorphic Information Content (PIC) values had an average of 0.8164 and varied from 0.9051  (primer umc1042) to 0.6639 (Umc1669). Since primer umc1042 best identified this variability, the frequency of the main alleles generated by each primer  points to the presence of significant molecular genetic variation across the samples under study. This occurrence is further supported by the gene  diversity (GD) and polymorphism information content (PIC) values of the primers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the primers are all appropriate for  genotyping genetic diversity. Due to their different genetic relationships, varieties IWD C2 SYN F2 and SAMMAZ 52 have the most diversified genotypes  and can be utilised as parent materials in a maize breeding programme.
In vivo assessment of antibacterial and growth promoting effect of soursop (Annona muricata Linn.) leaf extract in broiler chickens
Authors: Kuka T.T. , Agedeson T.J. , Ebiaku V.A.
Published: February 2023

Phytochemicals have demonstrated considerable influence against pathogenic microbes in vitro without antimicrobial resistance. A number of studies  have also reported an improved growth performance in poultry with their supplementation. In vivo antimicrobial efficacy of soursop leaf extract (SLE) was  evaluated in a 49-day study on the growth performance (GP), intestinal microbes and morphology of broiler chickens. Two hundred day-old chicks  (Arbor Acres) were randomly distributed to five treatments and four replicates, with ten birds each in a completely randomized design. The treatments  included: CTRL (control), 5.0, 7.5, 10.0 and 12.5% SLE per litre of drinking water. Ciprofloxacin 10% was administered to the control group as antibiotics in  drinking water at 1ml/2L. Feed intake (FI), weight gain (WG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were evaluated. Two birds per replicate were sacrificed on  day 49 and eviscerated. Ileum and caeca content were collected and cultured for total coliforms, Lactobacillus, Salmonella and Escherichia coli. Mid-ileum  section was cut, rinsed with distilled water and fixed in 10% formalin for evaluation of villus height and crypt depth. Analysis of variance was used for  data analysis at p<0.05 confidence. Weight gain increased from 7.5% SLE while FI reduced from 10.0% and above giving the best FCR at 12.5% SLE. SLE  improved WG, eliminated salmonella and reduced total coliform (1.30 to 0.00) in the ileum section. Total coliforms were eliminated, Salmonella and   Escherichia colli decreased (6.02 to 1.85; 6.91 to 2.24) in the caeca section. It was concluded that SLE reduced pathogenic intestinal microbes, improved  intestinal morphology and feed conversion ratio in broiler chickens.
Isolation and Characterization of Biosurfactant Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa YLA03 and its Diesel Degradation Potentials
Authors: Arabo A.A. , Bamanga R.A. , Abdulrazak T.M. , Ahmadu J.H. , Yakasai H.M. , Fadilu M. , Shehu F.A. , Abdullahi N.
Published: February 2023

This work was aimed at isolating and characterising biosurfactant producing bacteria strain from diesel oil contamination sites. The potential of the strain  to degrade diesel oil n-alkanes was further studied. Soil samples were collected from diesel rich areas, and identified strains were grown on  minimal media that contained diesel oil as only carbon source. Enrichment culture technique was used to identify bacteria. Seventeen bacteria strains  were identified based on their capacity to use diesel oil as carbon source. Other qualitative screening methods were employed to determine the potential  to produce biosurfactants. Isolate A03 was the only candidate that shows positive signs for drop collapse, foaming, haemolytic, oil  displacement and emulsification tests. The effect of various culture parameters (incubation time, concentration of diesel, nitrogen source, pH and  temperature) on biodegradation of diesel was evaluated. Optimum pH was 8.0 at 35° C, while the incubation time at maximum bacteria growth was five  (5) days. The favourable diesel oil concentration was 7.5% for the isolate. The isolate has shown degradative ability towards dodecane, Tridecane,  tetradecane but was unable to degrade 2, 6, 10-trimethyl- dodecane. It degraded between 10.09% - 45.39% of individual diesel alkanes. The strain has  exhibited potential for degrading diesel alkanes and was identified as pseudomonas aeruginosa strain A3 (Accession Number: MZ027605) using the 16S  rRNA. Sequencing.
Acute toxicity studies, physicochemical and GC/MS analyses of Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal oil
Authors: Miediegha O. , Owaba A.D.C. , Okori-West L.
Published: February 2023

Background: The seeds of Monodora myristica, a tropical plant belonging to the family Annonaceae, are widely used as condiments in the preparation of a number of African delicacies, to impart or enhance flavour. Their use is largely due to the volatile and fixed oils contained in the nuts.Objective: To screen for the acute toxicity (LD50) profile, determine the physicochemical properties, as well as carry out GC-MS analysis of the seed oil of Monodora myristica.Method: The acute toxicity screening was done using Lorke’s method. Physicochemical profile of the oil was determined using standard methods. GC-MS analysis of the oil sample was also carried out, using Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010SE.Results: The acute toxicity study showed that the oil sample had an LD50 of 316 mg/kg. The acid value was determined to be 9.27 mg KOH/g oil, while saponification value was 194.95 mg KOH/g oil. GC-MS analysis of the oil revealed that it contained fatty acids such as n-hexadecanoic acid, cis-vaccenic acid and 9,12-octadecadienoic acid; as well as terpinoids such as alpha-terpineol and alpha-cadinol.Conclusion: Results of the toxicological screening indicates that Monodora myristica oil is moderately toxic as the LD50 was within 50 – 500 mg/kg range. The oil has a relatively high tendency to go rancid due to the high acid value of 9.27 mg KOH/g oil.
Evaluation of the use of digital technologies to improve case management of uncomplicated malaria by community pharmacists in Nigeria
Authors: Ihekoronyea M. R. , Osemenec K.P. , Alli B.O. , Erhun W.O.
Published: February 2023

Background: Malaria remains a tropical disease of public health concern. Treating malaria infection without parasitological diagnosis and follow-up yields poor outcomes.Objectives: This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, use of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (mRDTs), and evaluated impact of a mobile health intervention on case management by community pharmacists.Materials and Methods: The mixed - method study enrolled 112 community pharmacists in Kwara State Nigeria, randomized into control and intervention groups (n = 56 each). Same validated questionnaires were used to obtain baseline and post-intervention data. Only intervention group received educational YouTube videos, mRDT kits and twice-weekly short message service follow-up for six months. Pre- and post- intervention scores were measured and compared in both groups using Mann-Whitney U and t-tests at p <0.05.Results: Baseline knowledge was moderate in both control (5.56 ± 1.41) and intervention (5.70 ± 0.81) groups; significantly improved to high level (8.90 ± 3.20) post-intervention in intervention group (t = 13.07, p = 0.04*) unlike control group (t = 11.25, p = 0.06). Attitude of intervention cohort improved significantly from ‘borderline’ (around 2.5) pre-intervention to ‘positive’ (above 2.5) post- intervention (Z = 3.379, p = 0.001*), unlike control group which remained negative (below 2.5) pre- and post-intervention, (Z = 0.159, p = 0.874). Among controls, mRDT use remained low pre- and post-intervention (6.41 ± 1.21 and 6.65 ± 1.02) (t = 1.1784, p = 0.255); intervention cohort moved from low to moderate (6.58 ± 1.13 to 11.04 ± 1.18) (t = 15.407, p < 0.05*).Conclusion: Both primary (mRDT use) and secondary (knowledge and attitude) outcomes were significantly improved by mHealth intervention. It is recommended that community pharmacists be trained and incentivized to deploy mRDT and digital technologies in routine management of malaria.
Preparation, characterization and release studies of naproxen-loaded microspheres from natural gums
Authors: Ayorindea J.O. , Agbolabori P.C. , Odeniyia M.A.
Published: February 2023

Background: Use of biodegradable natural materials as pharmaceutical excipients is increasing. In this study, Naproxen loaded microbeads were produced, using natural gums obtained from Cedrela odorata and Irvingia gabonensisObjective: Aim is to evaluate physicochemical properties of the gums and determining release properties of the formulations.Materials and Methods: Cedrela gum (CG) and Irvingia gum (IG) were extracted from Cedrela odorata and Irvingia gabonensis respectively, and characterized by viscosity, density and pH measurements. Naproxen microbeads were formulated (Formulation A2 to A9) with the gums and sodium alginate using ionotropic gelation method. Cross linkers (CaCl2 or Al2[SO4]3) were used at different curing times. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photomicrographs, entrapment efficiency and release profiles of the formulations were determined.Results: Physicochemical property tests showed that the gums possess good flow, viscosity and they presented with acidic pH. There was no interaction between FT-IR spectra of the gums and naproxen. SEM revealed microbeads to be almost spherical, having slightly rough surfaces. Microbeads from Formulation A6 had the largest particle size (1500±163.2 μm) while Formulation A9 possessed the smallest particle size A9 (491.6±191.7 μm). All the formulations gave high entrapment efficiency (80 – 96%); microbeads containing IG (Batch A6 – A9) had higher values than those formulated with CG gum (Batch A2 – A5) (p > 0.05). Batch A6 (containing IG with CaCl2 at curing time of 15 minutes) gave the highest drug release (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Gums obtained from Cedrela odorata and Irvingia gabonensis possessed good physicochemical properties and produced microbeads suitable for the controlled release of Naproxen. Formulations containing Irvingia gum showed higher drug release and better entrapment.
DeepL résout-il les conflits ? Bio-traduire et post-éditer les courriers d'avocats de l'italien en français
Authors: Volclair Alain
Published: February 2023

À l’automatisation ambiante, la TA ne déroge pas. Problèmes éthiques, retour à une objection préjudicielle moderne. L’article se fixe l’objectif de soulever quelques interrogations traductologiques et de fournir des éléments de réponse par le prisme de la traduction juridique des courriers d’avocats de l’italien en français. Est-ce un genre textuel à part entière ? L’intervention humaine est-elle obligatoire ? Peut-on laisser entre les mains de l’IA la résolution de litiges relevant du droit civil ? La performativité est-elle transférable d’une langue à une autre par DeepL sans comporter de risques rédhibitoires ? 12 traducteurs professionnels ont été mis à l’épreuve de la Post-édition pour tracer la voie d’une bonne pratique.
Teaching Undergraduate Calculus at an Urban HBCU through a Global Pandemic
Authors: Stanberry Martene L. , Payne Wanda R.
Published: February 2023

Over the last decade, there has been a national effort to prepare a more diverse student population for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. While there are a variety of best teaching practices in undergraduate STEM education, student engagement has been widely used to improve student learning. Specifically, it is important for students to have opportunities to practice or apply the theory they have learned in courses to real-world problems. Implementing active learning is one model that can be used to achieve this objective. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, professors have had to offer courses in online formats and determine how to continue to implement effective teaching strategies during this unprecedented time. Professors are anticipating the possibility of the need to continue offering courses in fully online and hybrid formats even in the future. With an emphasis on a STEM gateway course sequence, the aim of this paper is to highlight pre-COVID-19 research studies in online STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), explore how COVID-19 impacted students, teaching, and learning in undergraduate calculus courses, and outline opportunities for continuing to implement teaching techniques that work effectively for in-person and online calculus instruction.
Teachers’ Actions and Students’ Engagement Behaviors During Number System Knowledge Discussions: Implications for Enhancing Active Engagement
Authors: Bundock Kaitlin , Shumway Jessica F. , Burnside Monika , King Jessica
Published: February 2023

A critical challenge for elementary mathematics teachers is meeting the learning needs of all students, especially when there is variability in students’ number knowledge. Because young students’ number system knowledge (NSK) contributes to future success in mathematics, NSK activities must be designed to engage all students, particularly students who have struggled to engage in mathematics, to help students build early number knowledge. In this manuscript, we describe a quick images number sense intervention implemented across five second-grade teachers and 75 students, and examine outcomes related to teacher actions and student engagement behaviors. The results of our mixed-methods study indicate that the intervention provided multiple ways for students of varying abilities to engage with and learn the content. Our results provide practical implications for teachers, and prompt questions to evaluate in future research.
The Effect of Using Computer Assisted Instruction Method in History Lessons on Students' Success and Attitudes
Authors: Zhussupbayev Sayat , Nurgaliyeva Saniya , Shayakhmet Nurbek , Otepova Gulfira , Karimova Anara , Matayev Berik , Bak Hadi
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of teaching the "History of world civilizations" unit of High School 2nd History Lesson using computer assisted instruction methods on students' achievement, attitudes towards history lesson and retention of learned information. The experimental design model was preferred as the research model in the study, and the history lesson achievement test and attitude towards lessons scale created by the researchers were used as data collection tools. First of all, in the study, the effect of the lesson subjects taught by using computer assisted teaching methods and the lesson subjects taught by traditional teaching methods on the academic achievement, attitude and recall level of the students in the high school 2nd grade history lesson was adapted to the experimental design model used in the research. The data used were compiled by using a scale created by the researcher, pre-test, post-test and retention (recall) test. In our study, it was found that the achievement test scores of the History lesson "History of world civilizations" unit showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups, which were taught using two different teaching techniques after the experiment. According to these results, it was understood that computer-aided history teaching method is a more effective method in increasing academic achievement, attitude and retention of students on the learning of related units and subjects than traditional teaching methods in the processing of "History of world civilizations" unit.
Development of Blended Learning-Based Learning Media to Improve the Language Capability of Children Aged 5-6 Years Old at Kindergarten Bunda Gemilang, Bogor Regency In 2021
Authors: Rachmi Yuvita , Wibowo Sigit , Gatot Masitowati , Ferdina Ferdina
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze: 1) The process of developing learning using the blended learning method to improve the language skills of children aged 5-6 years, 2) The feasibility of multi-language interactive multimedia learning based on Android on the ADDIE model in an effort to apply language skills to children aged 5-6 years at Bunda Gemilang Kindergarten, Bogor Regency. This research method is development research or also called Research and Development (RD). By using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subjects in this study were Bunda Gemilang Kindergarten students, Bogor Regency. The results shown are the assessment of the feasibility of multimedia by material experts obtaining a score of 84.3% (Eligible). The feasibility assessment by media experts obtained a score of 74, 8 and the feasibility assessment by learning design experts obtained a score of 74.3%. Based on a feasibility assessment by media and instructional design experts, this multilingual dictionary is considered feasible to use. The response of Bunda Gemilang Kindergarten students with the multilingual learning dictionary in the Gemilang Multilingual Dictionary application in the individual trial was categorized as good (BSH) with a score of 71. In the small group trial, it showed an average score of 72 which was categorized as Good as Expected (BSH). And in the field trial, the N-Gain value was obtained in the range of 0.3 g 0, so it can be concluded that the development of blended learning-based learning media applied to students in Bunda Gemilang Kindergarten is very feasible and good in improving children's language skills. 5-6 years old.
Efforts to Improve Science Learning Outcomes and Student Activity with a Contextual Teaching and Learning Model in Grade III SDN Bangka 3 Bogor City
Authors: Widiyanti Marfie , Arief Zainal Abidin , Gatot Masitowati , Widyasari Widyasari
Published: February 2023

This research moves from the phenomenon that occurs in the classroom that low student learning outcomes in science learning on the subject of energy and its changes. Therefore, through this research, it is hoped that it will obtain the right way to improve the quality of science learning at SDN Bangka 3 in increasing the activeness and learning outcomes of science on the subject of energy and its change by using a contextual teaching and learning model.  This research aims to 1.) Describing the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model in the process of making windmills to improve student learning outcomes about energy and its changes in science subjects in grade III SDN Bangka 3 Bogor City. 2.) Measuring how much the increase in activeness n and student learning outcomes about energy and its changes using the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model in science subjects in grade III SDN Bangka 3 Bogor City. The results of this study show that using the Contextual Teaching and Learning Model can be a fun variety of learning for students so that it is proven to improve student learning outcomes in grade III SDN Bangka 3 Bogor City. Before using the Contextual Teaching and Learning Model, the results of the student teaching bell only reached an average score of 70 then there was an increase after using the assignment learning method to 74 in cycle I, 78 in cycle II and 82 in cycle III. From the description above, the researcher concluded that the use of the Contextual Teaching and Learning Model adapted to the learning material can create a pleasant learning situation so that there is an increase in the learning outcomes of grade III students at SDN Bangka 3 Bogor City.
Motherhood Efforts as Informal Educators in Stimulating Early Childhood Motor Development in Kedung Jaya Village, Bogor
Authors: Cahyani Inne , Efgivia Mohammad Givi , Arief Zainal Abidin , Ferdina Ferdina
Published: February 2023

This research is a qualitative research to describe and analyze the role of mothers as informal educators in stimulating the motor development of early childhood in Kedung Jaya Village, Bogor. The problems in this study are formulated as follows: what is the role of mothers as informal educators in stimulating motor development in early childhood in Kelurahan Kedung Jaya Bogor? The method in this study uses qualitative descriptive analysis methods. The selection of data sources using purposive sampling, namely mothers with early childhood who live in Kedung Jaya Village, Bogor, totaling 3 mothers and 4 children. Data collection uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis includes 3 phases, namely: data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and verification. Checking or checking the validity of the data is carried out by triangulation, including: source triangulation and engineering triangulation. Based on the exposure and research findings, it was found that the role of mothers as informal educators in stimulating early childhood motor development has not shown ideal results. Optimizing the role of mothers as informal educators will have a major impact on early childhood motor development. The success of the mother in stimulating the motor development of the child is influenced by the age, level of education, knowledge, living environment, physical condition of the mother and the socioeconomic conditions of the family. Early childhood motor development is one of the important aspects of development for a child's future, therefore researchers recommend two important things that mothers can do in an effort to improve early childhood motor development, namely: 1) Delegating childcare to early childhood education (ECCE) institutions if the mother is working or unable to stimulate the child's motor development,   2) Providing quality time with the child.
Improving Learning Activities and Gross Motor Skills Blended Learning with the Home Visit Method
Authors: Miftahudin Asep , Arief Zainal Abidin , Wibowo Sigit , Widyasari Widyasari
Published: February 2023

This research is a type of research (action research), aimed at collecting data on whether blended learning with the home visit method can increase learning activities and gross motor skills of group B. The formulation of the problems in this study is: 1) whether blended learning with the method home visit can improve children's gross motor skills? 2) Can blended learning with the home visit method increase children's learning activities? 3) How is the blended learning process learning with the home visit method can improve gross motor skills and learning activities of children in group B? Based on the findings of action research (action research), 1) the researchers drew the conclusion that blended learning with the home visit method can increase learning activities and gross motor skills of group B students. Students' gross motor skills in cycle 1 by 25%, cycle 2 by 30%, and in cycle 3 it increases to 75%. 2) while in  student learning activities cycle 1 by 25%, cycle 2 by 40%, and in cycle 3 it increases to 80%. The blended learning process with the home visit method that has been implemented properly and proven to be the right alternative can improve the ability of children's learning activities and gross motor skills in group B.  The effectiveness of blended learning can be seen from the increase in children's learning activities in each cycle and gross motor skills.
Development of Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE System Based on Web and Mobile in the Faculty of Medicine
Authors: Hidayat Adrian , Waspodo Muktiono , Arief Zainal Abidin , Mujahidin Endin
Published: February 2023

This study aims to 1) develop a web and mobile-based Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE exam system, and 2) determine the feasibility level of a web and mobile-based Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE exam system as a system that assists Faculty of Medicine administrators in managing exams. , question bank management, analysis of questions, record of test results, management of scores and analysis of test results. This study uses a research and development method that adapts Sugiyono's development model. The development procedure is carried out through: (1) Preliminary study stages, including: literature studies and field studies. (2) The development stage is carried out by making model designs and system prototypes followed by validation of assessments by medical education assessment experts, media experts, learning experts and limited group trials and broad group trials to assess the feasibility of the exam system created. (3) The evaluation stage is the final stage of the development process related to the web and mobile-based Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE final exam system model. Collecting data in the study using an assessment instrument with a Likert scale. The results of the study show 1) DevelopmentWeb-based and mobile-based Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE exam systemwith the Sugiyono model and 2) The results of the feasibility of the limited group trial included the category …………… (……%), the broad group trial included the category ………………. (……%), medical education assessment experts belong to the category …………. (……%), media experts belong to the category ………… (……%), learning experts belong to the category ……………… (……%). Based on the results of the assessment of the five stages, thenWeb-based and mobile-based Objective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE exam systemstated …………. (……%) to be used asObjective Structured Practical Examination/OSPE exam systemat the Faculty of Medicine, Gunadarma University.
Development of Yanbu'a-Based Audiobook Learning Media to Improve Qur'an Reading Skills at TPQ Darussa'adah Cidahu
Authors: Saadah Fatihatus , Arief Zainal Abidin , Hartono Rudi
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze: (1) To find out the procedure for developing Yanbu'a Based Audiobook Learning Media Joint Model Borg Gall and Dick Carry to Improve the Ability to Read the Qur'an at TPQ Darussa'adah Cidahu, (2) Feasibility Level of Yanbu'a Based Audiobook Learning Media Borg Gall and Dick Carry Combined Model To Improve The Ability To Read The Qur'an at TPQ Darussa'adah Cidahu, (3) Effectiveness of Yanbu'a Based Audiobook Borg Gall and Dick Carry Combined Model To Improve Qur'an Reading Ability in TPQ Darussa'adah Cidahu. This research method is a development research or also called Research and Development (RD). Using the combined Borg Gall and Dick Carry models with ten stages: (1) Preliminary study; (2) Planning; (3) Model design; (4) Expert validation and one to one test; (5) Model revision; (6) Small group test; (7) Model revision; (8) Large group test; (9) Revision of the final product; (10) Implementation. The subjects in this study were TPQ Darussa'adah Cidahu students. The result shown was that the audiobook feasibility assessment by the material expert obtained a score of 96.5% (very feasible). The feasibility assessment by the design expert obtained a score of 100% (very feasible). The feasibility assessment by media experts obtained a score of 87% (very feasible). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the development of audiobooks can improve the ability to read the Qur'an. This can be seen from the calculation of the respondent's average N-Gain greater than the control N-Gain which has a value of 0.82.
Development of the Use of Online Training in an Effort to Increase the Understanding of Educators and Education Staff towards ISO 21001: 2018 at the Kreativa School in Bogor City during the Pandemic Era
Authors: Suryani Suryani , Arief Zainal Abidin , Efgivia Mohammad Givi , Suratno Suratno
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze: the procedure for developing online-based training learning with a blended learning method with a flipped classroom approach in increasing the understanding of educators and education staff to ISO 21001: 2018 at Kreativa School in the pandemic era.  The problems in this study are formulated as follows: (1) What is the procedure for developing training learning in increasing the understanding of educators and education staff towards ISO 21001: 2018 in Kreativa Schools in the pandemic era?; (2) How is the feasibility of training in training to increase the understanding of educators and education staff towards ISO 21001: 2018 in Kreativa Schools in the pandemic era? ; (3) How is the effectiveness of training in training to increase the understanding of educators and education staff towards ISO 21001: 2018 in Kreativa Schools in the pandemic era? This research method is development research or also called Research and Development (RD). By using the Dick and Carey development model integrated with the PEDATI development model. The results shown in this study through the results of feasibility tests by experts, including: material experts obtained a score of 79.8 (feasible). The feasibility assessment by the media expert obtained a score of 85.8 (feasible) and the feasibility assessment by the learning design expert obtained a score of 81 (feasible). Based on the feasibility assessment of experts, it is concluded that the training learning development model is categorized as good while the results of the model effectiveness test with one to one tests with an average score of 85.75. In the small group trial, it showed an average value of 85.48 which was categorized as Good. The results of the review of the performance of the trainees obtained an N-Gain value of 85.48 which is in the range of 76 with a good category so that it can be concluded that the development of online-based training procedures for the blended learning method of the flipped classroom approach in the ISO 21001: 2018 understanding training course is able to effectively improve the learning outcomes of trainees effectively.
The Founding and Development of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders and their Influence on Modern American Society
Authors: Massingill Ruth
Published: February 2023

Secret societies and fraternal orders came to America with the arrival of the colonists, bringing ideals that influenced the founding of the United States. As the country grew and prospered, so did fraternal organizations, which exerted political influence, provided mutual aid for health and security to its members, and were instrumental in the growth of civic engagement. During the height of the Golden Age of Fraternity, one third of American men were members of a fraternal order.  With the Depression of the 1930’s, fraternal societies began a slow decline that continues to the present although the groups evolved to became more inclusive in their membership and took on community service projects in their local communities. Scholars suggest that despite efforts to adapt to societal changes, fraternal groups, like other American civic institutions, are suffering from the growing lack of civic engagement in society, which may be traced in part to the rise of digital communication. This paper follows the evolution of fraternal organizations in the United States, explores their changing roles in society, and suggests additional research to explore the future viability of fraternal groups.
The Relationship between Teachers' Perceptions of Organizational Ethical Climate and Accountability Tendencies
Authors: Çayak Semih , Eskici Menekşe
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between teachers' perceptions of organizational ethical climate and their accountability tendencies. The research was carried out with 405 teachers working in the province of Istanbul. Organizational Ethics Climate Scale and Teacher Accountability Tendency Scale were used as data collection tools in the research designed in relational survey model. As a result of the research, it was found that teachers' ethical climate perceptions and accountability tendencies regarding their schools were high. In addition, it has been determined that there is a statistically positive, moderate, and significant relationship between teachers' ethical climate perceptions and accountability tendencies. Based on the findings of this study, it can be suggested that ethical and accountable behaviors should be considered in order to create a productive working environment at school.
Social Studies Pre-service Teachers' Educational Comics Experience for Disaster Education
Authors: Şentürk Mehmet
Published: February 2023

The aim of the study is to reveal the experiences of social studies pre-service teachers on the use of educational comics in the teaching of subjects related to disaster education. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. 30 social studies teacher candidates participated in the research. Pre-service teachers who participated in the research were given disaster education during one semester (12 week-2 hours). This education process also includes creating and using educational comics in disaster education. In the study, semi-structured interview and observation were used as data collection method. Thematic analysis was used in the analysis of the data obtained in the research. As a result, it has been revealed that social studies pre-service teachers see educational comics as a material that can be used in disaster education in line with their experiences. The pre-service teachers stated that educational comics is attracting attention, engaging participation, making it easier to understand. Pre-service teachers stated that educational comics contain limited information, and takes time to create and use.
The Factors Influencing Retention of Online Adult Learners: A Case Study of a Private Institution
Authors: Preuss Michael D. , Bennett Patrick J. , Renner Blake J. , Wanstreet Constance Elizabeth
Published: February 2023

A quasi-experimental investigation assessed the impact of multiple factors, including financial aid and proactive advising, on retention of undergraduate students at a small, private university that primarily serves online learners. In-house proactive advising over three academic years was positively associated with increased retention semester-to-semester and fall-to-fall. In addition, students who received Pell Grants plus at least one other form of financial aid, completed math remediation, and transferred 30 or more credit hours persisted at higher rates semester-to-semester. Individuals identifying with historically underrepresented groups tended to persist at rates lower than their White peers’ semester-to-semester retention. These findings support the efficacy of proactive advising and financial aid, even with a population that exhibits lower retention for persons from historically underrepresented groups. Findings also suggest that students who transfer more than two full-time semesters of credit have a strong motivation to complete their course of study.
Effects of Feedback Loop Model on Teachers’ Attitudes, Self-Efficacy and Classroom Practices towards Formative Assessment
Authors: Ole Faith Celeste B. , Gallos Marilou R.
Published: February 2023

This research endeavor that aimed to determine the changes in the Senior High School (SHS) teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and classroom practices toward formative assessment (FA) as they implemented Feedback Loop Model (FLM) in their Physics classes was examined to assess any improvement in their attitudes, self-efficacy and teachers’ FA practices. Using a concurrent triangulation design to address the objectives of this study, a convenient sampling method was employed. Out of the 23 teacher-participants who attended the webinar series on FLM, only 3 Physics teachers agreed and participated in the follow-up process, which requires implementing FLM in their classrooms. These teachers approved recording their online classes, which were used for observation by external observers or cross-examiners. Likewise, they agreed to keep journals or reflections as they implemented the FLM in their Physics classes. Results have shown that teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and classroom practices on FA were affected significantly, leading to positive attitudes toward utilizing the assessment and improved self-confidence in applying FA in their classes. Teachers were also able to manifest and build a classroom environment that supports formative assessment, signifying the positive effect of the FLM. Therefore, it is suggested that FLM be recommended to strengthen the use of FA by conducting more professional development programs. This way, teachers would have opportunities to refine their strategies and enhance collaboration and professional growth.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Students' Adversity Quotient on Completing Undergraduate Thesis
Authors: Akbar Surya , Putri Yolanda Karina , Rizdanti Sabilla
Published: February 2023

Writing an undergraduate thesis will inevitably encounter various obstacles and problems. A high adversity quotient is needed to complete an undergraduate thesis. Other psychological abilities need to be analyzed in relation to increasing the adversity quotient. The aim of this study is to analyze other factors that affected the adversity quotient in compiling an undergraduate thesis. The cross-sectional design was conducted on 110 students who were preparing their undergraduate thesis. Respondent characteristics (gender), intrinsic motivation, adversity quotient, self-directed learning readiness (SDLR), and anxiety were measured for all respondents. The results of the analysis showed that the adversity quotient was significantly associated with intrinsic motivation, SDLR, and anxiety, but not with gender. The strength of the relationship of all these factors is ranged from very weak to weak. The conclusion of this study is the adversity quotient is one of the individual responses to a certain situation or condition. Correlation between these factors describes that all factors appear in responses to the situation or conditions. However, these factors do not play a role in increasing a person's adversity quotient.
Examination of Pre-Service Science Teachers' Model Based-Content Knowledge and Knowledge of Students’ Understanding on Chemical Bonds
Authors: Inaltekin Tufan , Akcay Hakan , Duru Mehmet Kürşat
Published: February 2023

This study aims to examine pre-service science teachers' (PSTs') model-based (MB) content knowledge (CK) and knowledge of students' understanding (KSU) of chemical bonds. The participants of the study consist of 229 senior pre service science teachers. The study is a case study from qualitative research designs. The data of the study were collected by using the "Chemical Bonds Model Knowledge Test (CBMKT)". The obtained data were analyzed using the "Model Based-Content Knowledge Rubric (MB-CK Rubric)" and "Model Based-Knowledge of Students' Understanding Rubric (MB-KSU Rubric)". The findings showed that PSTs mostly have an understanding of wrong modeling and not being able to make any modeling in terms of MB-CK on chemical bonds. In addition, it has been determined that the majority of pre-service teachers have an invalid and weak level in terms of MB-KSU. These findings indicate that PSTs' professional knowledge of chemical bonds in their undergraduate education should be supported by model-based teaching.
What Affects Students’ Academic Performance and Soft Skills Based on the Community of Inquiry (CoI) Theory?
Authors: Tusyanah Tusyanah , Handoyo Eko , Suryanto Edy , Indi̇ra Fransi̇sca Rahcmawati̇ , Mayasari Tri̇ Murni
Published: February 2023

Students with academic performance and soft skills should be concerned with the learning process because it is a learning achievement. This research aims to find the factors affecting academic performance and soft skills. In this pandemic, learning is done online, so interaction between students and lecturers becomes limited. The quantitative data are collected by distributing the questionnaires. The population of this study is 2nd-semester students of the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), who use online learning from the beginning of the lecture. The population were 900 students, with a sample of 276 students. Data were tabulated and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results showed that cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence positively and significantly (57.9%) affect students' academic performance, and 49.1% affect students' soft skills. The order of factors that most affect academic performance is teaching presence (41.4%), social presence (31.1%), and cognitive presence (11.7%) whereas the order of factors that most affect soft skills is social presence (48.9%), cognitive presence (11.7%), and teaching presence (11.1%). It means that the Community of Inquiry (CoI) theory can explain the magnitude of the factors on academic performance and soft skills in the good category. It is suggested that the related parties to support students to achieve better academic performance and soft skills.
Correlation of clinical signs and magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with lumbar spondylosis
Authors: Altan Lale , Metin Ökmen Burcu , Tuncer Tiraje , Sindel Dilşad , Fatih Çay Hasan , Hepgüler Simin , Sarıkaya Selda , Ayhan Figen , Bal Ajda , Bilgilisoy Meral , Çapkın Erhan , Cerrahoğlu Lale , Çevik Remzi , Dülgeroğlu Deniz , Durmaz Berrin , Duruöz Tuncay , Gürer Gülcan , Gürsoy Savaş , Hizmetli Sami , Kaçar Cahit , Kaptanoğlu Ece , Ecesoy Hilal , Melikoğlu Meltem , Nas Kemal , Nur Hakan , Özçakır Şüheda , Şahin Nilay , Şahin Özlem , Sarıdoğan Merih , Faruk Şendur Ömer , Sezer İlhan , Taşçı Bozbaş Gülnur , Tıkız Canan , Uğurlu Hatice
Published: February 2023

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to contribute further to this debated topic by investigating the correlation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with the clinical picture in lumbar spondylosis patients.

Patients and methods: This multicenter retrospective study (as part of the epidemiological project of the TLAR-OASG [Turkish League Against Rheumatism-Osteoarthritis Study Group]) included 514 patients (101 males, 413 females; mean age: 63.6±10.8 years; range, 40 to 85 years) who were diagnosed as lumbar spondylosis by clinical examination and direct X-ray between December 2016 and June 2018. Demographic characteristics of patients, Visual Analog Scale for pain, presence of radiating pain, Roland-Morris disability questionnaire, straight leg raise test, deep tendon reflexes, neurogenic intermittent claudication symptoms, any decrease of muscle strength, and abnormality of sensation were recorded. Lumbar MRI findings of the patients were recorded as positive or negative in terms of disc herniation, intervertebral disc degeneration, root compression, osteophytes, spinal stenosis. Statistical analysis was done to assess the correlation between the clinical symptoms, physical examination, and MRI findings.

Results: Correlation analysis of the MRI results and the clinical findings showed a significant correlation between straight leg raise test and root compression (p<0.001, r=0.328) and a significant correlation between neurogenic intermittent claudication and spinal stenosis (p<0.001, r=0.376). Roland-Morris disability questionnaire had a significant correlation with all MRI findings (p<0.05, r<0.200).

Conclusion: The results of this study corroborate the notion that diligent patient history and physical examination are more valuable than MRI findings, even though a higher incidence of abnormal MRI findings have been obtained in patients with disability and dermatomal radiating pain.
Brain Tumor Detection Using Transfer Learning
Authors: Soundarya C , Kalaiselvi A , Surya J
Published: February 2023

The main objective of the proposed work is to encounter the most serious condition of brain tumors. However, if caught early enough, a brain tumor can be cured. MRI scans and CT scans are used to diagnose brain tumors in most cases. It is far too difficult to accurately detect a tumor’s location and size. It is often difficult for doctors and patients to comprehend the outcomes. This paper targets to frame automated segmentation and classification of brain tumors. In this work, around 3000 MRI images (both tumors and non-tumors) are collected. To identify the images with tumors, Otsu's segmentation method is used. Following this process, the feature extraction technique is carried out using the Vantage Point Tree algorithm, which employs the modification features of the VP Tree algorithm (grayscale images and removal of duplicate images) to increase accuracy, but the present VP Tree algorithm is used for color images. Next, Otsu’s segmentation algorithm accuracy is obtained before and after the segmentation using four classification algorithms namely Efficient Net B0, Efficient Net V2-B0, Res Net 50, Res Net 101, and VGG 19. Following this severity classification is carried out to categorize the datasets depending on their severity (i.e., Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, and Grade IV). Comparing the obtained results, the EfficientNetB0 and EfficientNetV2-B0 outperform in terms of accuracy, precision, and F1 score compared to the other classification algorithms.