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The Effectiveness of Authentic Assessment Instrument Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills Integrated with Character Education
Authors: Ayuningrum Nita Dwi , Ngazizah Nur , Ratnaningsih Arum
Published: March 2024

This research aims to examine the effectiveness of the authentic assessment instrument based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) integrated with character education on the theme "Heat and Its Transfer" to enhance the learning outcomes of fifth-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Purworejo. A quantitative approach using the Quasi-Experimental method was employed, involving two groups: the control group and the experimental group. The authentic assessment instrument based on HOTS integrated with character education was implemented in the experimental group, while the control group used conventional assessment instruments. The results showed that the use of the authentic assessment instrument based on HOTS integrated with character education significantly improved the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of the students. The average HOTS score in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group after the intervention. Furthermore, the use of this instrument also influenced the improvement of students' character. The analysis results demonstrated a significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group. Therefore, it can be concluded that the authentic assessment instrument based on HOTS integrated with character education is effective in enhancing HOTS and character of fifth-grade students on the theme "Heat and Its Transfer." This research has significant implications in the field of education, providing a foundation for the development of learning approaches that promote high-level thinking skills and students' character. It is recommended that this approach be implemented more widely in the learning processes of schools to support students' development in various aspects of learning.
Quality Index of School Education by Multiplicative aggregation
Authors: Chakrabartty Satyendra Nath
Published: March 2024

Quality school education depends on a host of factors like tangible learning outcomes, efficient governance, necessary infrastructure, equitable academic opportunities, etc. For evaluation of evidence-based policy making in the education sector, the Ministry of Human Development and NITI Aayog, Govt. of India developed School Education Quality Index (SEQI) and assessed performance of States and Union Territories of India. The paper describes methodologically sound measure of overall performance in school education (OPSCI), avoiding normalization/scaling, selection of weights and covers all chosen indicators to reflect overall improvement/decline of a State/country in current year with respect to base year. The proposed index considering multiplicative aggregation of the chosen indicators has wider applications, satisfies desired properties, facilitates construction of OPSCI for India, in addition to State-wise indices. Thus, it is possible to have inter-country comparisons and inter-region comparisons. OPSCI also helps in identification of critical indicators requiring managerial attentions, plotting path of overall progress across time by a State or a country, testing statistical hypothesis regarding equality of the index for two countries/States or equality of the index for a single country/State across time using conventional t-tests on the logarithms of the observations. OPSCI with theoretical advantages is recommended. Future studies suggested.
Understanding the Determinants of ‘Shared Control’ in Early Childhood Education in Ghana
Authors: Nyamekye Ernest
Published: March 2024

Developing children who are autonomous learners and able to contribute constructively to decision-making, forms part of the reasons why the Ghana Education Service, in the year 2019, introduced the Standards-based curriculum for basic education in Ghana. Teachers were, thus, tasked to adopt the constructivist instructional philosophy to help realize this educational goal. Using a sequential mixed method, this research involved basic schools in the Sunyani-west municipal of Ghana as cases. The current study investigated the practice of shared control as a way of developing children’s autonomous learning abilities. The results of the study indicate that teachers hardly allowed learners to contribute to the management and planning of instruction. Teachers’ perception of the learners’ limited cognitive ability, policy constraints (lesson planning system, examination-driven nature of the curriculum), and some socio-cultural factors significantly contributed to the minimal practice of shared control during instruction. Further results show that the GES, ironically, worked against the possibility of ensuring shared control. Recommendations have, therefore, been offered for the consideration of policymakers and curriculum implementers.
The Impact of Public Service and Waste Management towards Community Satisfaction in the Kampo Alor Village, Dili Timor Leste
Authors: Santos Francisco dos , Alves Tomas da Costa
Published: March 2024

The objective of this research is to identify and explore the impact of public service and waste management on community satisfaction in the village of Kampo-Alor, Dili, Timor-Leste. The research method used in this study is the quantitative method. The total population of the research is 3,351 and a sample of 100 people was taken from the total population using an accidental sampling technique. The data collection methods used in this research are observation, questionnaire, and literature review. The data obtained by the researcher will be analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. The results of this research show that the R-Square value is 0.402 or 40.2%, indicating that the variables of public service and waste management can explain community satisfaction to a certain extent. Furthermore, it is found that there is a positive and significant impact of public service on community satisfaction, while waste management does not have an impact on community satisfaction. Additionally, the simultaneous impact of public service and waste management on community satisfaction in the village of Kampo-Alor, Dili, Timor-Leste.
The Influence of Marketing Mix and Service Quality on Purchasing Decisions Mediated by Consumer Satisfaction at Timor Telecom
Authors: Pereira Grinaldo Vicente , Dewi Luh Komang Candra , Soares Augusto da Conceição
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of the marketing mix and service quality on purchasing decisions through consumer satisfaction at Timor Telcom Dili Timor Leste. The population in this research is countless customers of Timor Telcom products. The sample size for this research was 100 respondents, who were randomly selected using a technique known as accidental sampling. The data collection techniques include observation, questionnaires, documentation, and a literature study. The data analysis technique in this research uses SMART-PLS. The findings of this research show that: 1) The marketing mix has no effect on consumer satisfaction, 2) Service quality has an effect on consumer satisfaction, 3) Marketing mix has an effect on purchasing decisions, 4) Service quality has no effect on purchasing decisions, 5) Consumer satisfaction has an effect on purchasing decisions, 6) Consumer satisfaction is not able to mediate the influence of the marketing mix on purchasing decisions, 7) Consumer satisfaction can mediate the influence of service quality on purchasing decisions. Conclusion: Despite the limitations of this study, it has several shortcomings in influencing consumer interest in telecommunication services offered by the Timor Telecom Company. Therefore, future researchers are recommended to expand this study and examine other variables, such as product quality, brand image, and brand trust, that were not examined in this research.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Treffinger terhadap Kemampuan Penalaran Matematika Siswa
Authors: Muharni Lica Perta Juliyas
Published: March 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah rendahnya kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan bahwa kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa yang diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran Treffinger lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa yang diajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian Quasi Eksperimen dan desain yang digunakan adalah Postest Only Grup Design. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti berperan langsung dalam proses pembelajaran dan guru sebagai observer. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII putri MTs Darul Hikmah Pekanbaru sebanyak 138 siswa, sedangkan objek dalam penelitian ini adalah kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa. Hasil penelitian diperoleh nilai tobtained = 2,74, dengan taraf signifikan 5% dan dk = 51 dari daftar distribusi t diperoleh ttable = 1,67. Oleh karena itu nilai tobtained > ttable karena 2,74>1,67, sehingga ta diterima dan t0 ditolak artinya kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa yang diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran Treffinger lebih tinggi dari pada kemampuan penalaran matematika siswa yang diajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional.
The Influence Of Certification, Competence, Education, Discipline, And Work Motivation On The Performance Of Kindergarten Heads In Islamic Kindergartens Throughout The City Of Serang
Authors: Nursalim Nursalim , Ahmad Abdul Gofur , Bahar Herwina
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of certification, competence, education, discipline, and work motivation on the performance of kindergarten heads. This research is included in survey-type research and is quantitative. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively. The analysis method used in this research is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using the SmartPLS 4.0 application. The results obtained in the validity test state the loading factor value ? 0.7 and the AVE value ? 5 so that it can be declared valid, in the composite reliable test and Cronbach alpha ? 0.7 so that it can be declared reliable. The results showed that the certification variable (X1) had a positive and significant influence on the discipline variable (Z1). The certification variable (X1) has a positive and significant influence on the work motivation variable (Z2). The certification variable (X1) has a positive and significant influence on the performance variable (Y). The competency variable (X2) has a positive and significant effect on the discipline variable (Z1). The competency variable (X2) has a positive and significant influence on the work motivation variable (Z2). The competency variable (X2) has a positive and significant effect on the performance variable (Y). The education variable (X3) has a positive and significant effect on the discipline variable (Z1). The education variable (X3) has a positive and significant influence on the work motivation variable (Z2). The education variable (X3) has a positive and significant influence on the performance variable (Y).
Oil Price Volatility and Federal Government Recurrent Expenditure in Nigeria: Mediating Role of Exchange Rate
Authors: Ojukwu Chioma O , Udokang Nsisong Boniface
Published: March 2024

An empirical examination of the impact of oil price volatility on federal government recurrent expenditure in Nigeria and the mediating role of exchange rate from 1980 to 2022 was carried out in this study. The Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) model was used in the data analysis. The findings reveal compelling evidence that oil price volatility as measured using the Brent oil volatility has a significant effect on recurrent federal government spending patterns. The analysis also shows that exchange rate variations serve as significant control variable that influence oil price fluctuations and federal government recurrent expenditure. Hence, the study recommends that federal government should create and properly administer a stabilization fund to save excess oil revenue during periods of boom to lessen the immediate effects of oil price volatility and the abrupt impact on budgetary allocations on recurrent expenditure. There is also the need to have a deep-cut on unproductive recurrent expenditures by federal government and its appointees. The study further recommends the adoption of a closely monitored exchange rate policy by government.
Nexus between Family Environment and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Students in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University, Abuja
Authors: Olaniyi Kizito Babatunde , Agbim Kenneth Chukwujioke , Adeyemo Timothy Idowu
Published: March 2024

There is a general apathy towards entrepreneurial activities among students in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University, Abuja. Unarguably, this lack of enthusiasm is traceable to the general moral decadence among youths in both the family environments and university environments. This is occasioned by the increasing failure of parents to properly bring up their children/wards particularly with the intent of making them self-reliant. Consequently, with a special focus on the family, it is important to understand the role of the family environment in triggering the dimensions of entrepreneurial intentions (i.e., personal attitude towards a behaviour, subjective norms and perceived behaviour control) in students. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design, and employed a combination of census method, a criterion sampling technique and questionnaire to collect data from 100 to 400 level students in the six departments in the faculty. A criterion sampling technique was employed to select the sample size of 115 students from the population of 279 students. The criteria for selection are that: (i) the parents work in or own a family business; (ii) that the student was partly or wholly involved in a family business; and (iii) the student actively participated in the previous entrepreneurship courses he/she had taken. The generated data were subjected to Pearson product moment correlation. The relationships between family environment, and personal attitude towards a behaviour, subjective norms and perceived behaviour control were found to be positive and significant. The study recommends empowerment of families to create new or expand existing family businesses. Again, family members, including students, should be involved in the running, management and control of such businesses from an early age.
Inflation Dynamics and Food Prices in Nigeria
Authors: Shehu El-Rasheed , Abdullahi Bello Muhammad , Mustapha Abdullateef
Published: March 2024

In Nigeria, inflation dynamics and food prices have been a major concern for policymakers and the public alike. In recent years, the country has experienced a surge in food prices, which has contributed to the rise in inflation. This study employs the linear autoregressive distributive lag model to investigate inflation dynamics and food prices in Nigeria, with a specific focus on identifying the fundamental factors driving the increase in food prices. Using annual data from 1990 to 2021, the study examines the relationships between oil price, exchange rate, money supply, and government expenditure, and their varying long- and short-term effects on inflation and food prices in Nigeria. The Bound test cointegration results confirm that the variables are cointegrated, highlighting the presence of a long-term relationship among them. Our findings reveal that higher oil prices exert a short-term large positive influence on food prices, but their long-term impact is negligible. Conversely, increased money supply significantly impacts food prices in both the short and long term. Additionally, an increased exchange rate inversely impacts food prices in the long-term. These results highlight crucial policy implications for curbing food price increases, reducing the welfare effects while, maintaining lower prices and ensuring its sustainability.
Assessing Farmers’ Behavioural Metrics, Participatory Influences, and Demand-side Barriers of Agricultural Insurance in South-West, Nigeria
Authors: NWANKWO Samson Ifejionu , AJEMUNIGBOHUN Sunday Stephen
Published: March 2024

Agriculture is critical to economic prosperity of Nigeria and to a large extent, the economic wellbeing of Africa. However, this paper evaluated the judgments of farmers regarding agricultural insurance on the basis of their behavioural metrics, participatory influences, and demand-side barriers in Nigeria. The study employed descriptive cross- sectional design coupled with survey approach. A structured questionnaire was developed in Google form and posted electronically via the WhatsApp created to which registered farmers were added. This study, therefore, captured the thoughts, experiences, and observations of the selected farmers in Nigeria. This study found that farmers’ desires and patronage toward agricultural insurance policies had been positively initiated in terms of awareness, knowledge, and preference for agricultural insurance, while negatively affected in terms of their experiences. Thus, while the farmers’ genders are unimportant, farmers’ family sizes, and farmers’ ages were both slightly important, farmers’ formal education and experiences were considered moderate influencers, access to credit and insurance experts showed the highest probability of importance to farmers’ participations in agricultural insurance. Conclusively, the unavailability of government subsidies to farmers affirmed strongly that 68.8 percent stand out as the greatest barrier to demand for agricultural insurance. This study suggests that tailored-made agricultural insurance policies which embed access to low interest credit facilities from agricultural bank be designed to boost farmers’ economics of scale in Nigeria.
Assessing the Efficacy of Marijuana Prevention Initiatives for Promoting Students' Well-Being at Lagos State University
Authors: FAPOHUNDA Tinuke , BOLARINWA Sehilat , AZEEZ Rasheed
Published: March 2024

This study assessed the efficacy of marijuana prevention initiatives for a drug-free university campus with a focus on Lagos State University. The study used the descriptive survey research design. With the aid of the convenience sampling technique, out of a population of 500 sampled students, responses were obtained from 432 respondents and were used for final analysis. Using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical framework, descriptive statistics and content analysis were adopted to analyse the collected and collated data. Results showed that there exists a notable lack of awareness among the majority of the respondents (62.3%) regarding marijuana prevention programs or initiatives at Lagos State University. Also, the study highlights the potential health and social risks associated with marijuana use, emphasizing the importance of proactive prevention efforts. These risks include impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, strained interpersonal relationships, and legal consequences. As a result of these findings, the study concluded by noting the pressing need for enhanced and consistent educational efforts, particularly through awareness campaigns during student orientation programs and the utilization of diverse communication channels. It is recommended amongst others, that Lagos State University implement regular awareness campaigns using diverse communication channels such as social media, workshops, seminars, and posters as well as enhance and promote the services of the university’s counselling unit to ensure that students are aware of the available support for substance use issues.
Analysis of the Petroleum Industry Act and its impact on the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector
Authors: Adebisi Sunday Abayomi , Ezebuiro Kelechukwu Nodirim
Published: March 2024

The research analyzed the Petroleum industry Act and how the new law has impacted various actors in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector. This research was conducted using a doctrinal legal research approach which was backed by a contextual legal framework that include citations to online sources, literature reviews, case studies analysis, and an assessment of key judicial enactments. In conducting this library-based study, primary and secondary legal sources as well as pertinent existing literature on Petroleum Industry Act 2021 were explored. Various conceptual, empirical and theoretical frameworks such as Resource Curse, Domanial and Sustainable Development theories were used to support the research work. At the end  the study,  was able to find out that the Act established a framework for effective legal, regulatory and fiscal governance of the Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and the Host Communities, even though there were gaps which the Act left to be filled. Finally the study recommended that Gas flaring should be stopped; host community trust fund resources should be properly managed; Payment of 3% for upstream exploration revenue to host community should be reviewed upwards while 30% for frontier exploration should be reduced.
Investigating the Risk Factors Affecting the Survival Rate of Breast Cancer Patients Using Cured Model Based on Defective Distribution
Authors: Taheri Seyede Solmaz , Akbari Mohammad Esmaeil , Khadem Maboudi Ali Akbar , Baghestani Ahmadreza
Published: March 2024

Background: The analysis methods for breast cancer (BC) data have also advanced alongside medical advancements in the treatment of the disease. Objectives: This study tried to investigate the factors affecting the survival rate of BC patients using the cured model based on Kumaraswamy's defective distribution. Methods: A retrospective study collected data on 2 574 BC patients between September 2013 and September 2020, including demographic, clinicopathological, and biological characteristics. The best model for predicting cure was chosen based on AIC. Results: The selected cure model revealed that age (P = 0.046), tumor histologic grade (P = 0.0.38), tumor size (P = 0.0.41), HER2 status (P = 0.001), KI67 levels (P = 0.027), P53 status (P = 0.029), and hormone therapy (P = 0.039) were significant variables. The estimated cured rate of this data was 0.82. Conclusions: Considering that the advanced cured model has the highest accuracy in identifying the factors affecting the survival rate of BC patients and more risk factors have become significant in this model, it is recommended to pay special attention to patients aged over 60 with poorly differentiated historical grade, T3 tumor size, HER2 positive status, KI67 levels below 20%, negative P53 status, and no hormone therapy received in the process of disease prognosis.
The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback on Improving Social Interactions and Activity of Daily Living in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review
Authors: Salemi Mohammad Hossein , Saffarinia Majid
Published: March 2024

Context: Impairment in social interactions and daily activities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) patients is one of the negative and important consequences of ASD. Recently, the use of non-pharmacological methods to improve behavior and rehabilitation in patients with ASD has attracted the attention of researchers and specialist physicians. According to the mentioned topic, This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback (NF) in improving social interactions and activity of daily living (ADL) in children with ASD. Evidence Acquisition: This narrative review obtained the desired results by collecting previous similar studies related to the study's primary purpose. First, 182 articles were extracted through the search of MeSH (medical subject headings) terms associated with the particular objectives of the study in international reliable databases. Then, twenty-five studies were selected as final studies considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results of the present study showed that NF can help to improve the performance of children with ASD through brain waves as a new treatment method based on conditioning and reinforcement. NF helps identify cognitive problems and improve cognitive processes in autistic children by improving self-regulation of the brain. In addition, NF leads to better cognitive performance by increasing beta waves and decreasing theta waves. On the other hand, increasing beta waves increases alertness, concentration, and metabolism, which can improve cognitive and social functioning. Conclusions: Based on the results, NF has a positive and significant effect in improving social interactions and ADL in children with autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, this method should be used to improve behavioral disorders and strengthen the ADL of patients with ASD, considering the side effects of pharmacological intervention methods.
HIF1α Contribution to the NHEJ DNA Repair Pathway Through Decreased Expression of XRCC4
Authors: Ehteshamipour Sara , Mohebbi Sohameh , Rahimi Esmaeil , Shabani Sadr Narjes Khatoun , Mohamad Soltani Bahram , Behmanesh Mehrdad
Published: March 2024

Background: Hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF1α), a key transcription factor activated during low oxygen levels, influences cell cycle and metastasis. Hypoxia induces double-strand breaks (DSBs), a highly carcinogenic process. Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate the impact of HIF1α down-regulation on the expression of XRCC4 and XRCC7, key components of the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway crucial for DSB repair. Methods: HeLa and [human embryonic kidney (HEK)293] cells underwent culture, transfection with HIF1α small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA), and viability assessment after 48 hours. Subsequent examination included cell cycle alterations. Ribonucleic acid extraction, complementary deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA) synthesis, and RT-qPCR were performed to compare the fold-change in HIF1α, XRCC4, and XRCC7 gene expression, followed by statistical analyses. Results: Downregulating HIF1α using siRNA resulted in reduced viability and increased apoptosis in both HeLa and HEK293 cells 48 hours after transfection. The findings also indicated a significant decrease in XRCC4 expression; nevertheless, XRCC7 expression remained unchanged in both cell lines. Conclusions: This study underscores that HIF1α potentially modulates the NHEJ pathway through XRCC4, presenting itself as a plausible target for cancer therapy.
Analisis Terhadap Implementasi dan Pengembangan Sumber Belajar IPS Masa Transisi K13 Ke Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Hartutik  , Aim Abdulkarim
Published: March 2024

Penerapan kurikulum di suatu sekolah turut mempengaruhi bagaimana guru dalam mengimplementasikan dan mengembangkan sumber belajar yang dapat digunakan oleh siswa. Muncul problematika implementasi dan pengembangan sumber belajar di SMP Kartika XIX-2 Kota Bandung oleh adanya dualisme kurikulum yang berlaku. Tujuan penelitian ini memberikan gambaran secara komprehensif mengenai implementasi dan pengembangan sumber belajar IPS; identifikasi terhadap permasalahan implementasi dan pengembangan sumber belajar IPS dan faktor-faktor penyebabnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan implementasi dan pengembangan sumber belajar antara kelas yang menggunakan K13 dan kurikulum merdeka, perbedaan tersebut nampak antara kelas VII dengan kelas VIII dan kelas IX. Selain dari segi kurikulum permasalahan dan faktor penyebab cukup beragam baik dari guru, siswa, sekolah, lingkungan, stakeholder dan pemangku kebijakan lain. Penelitian ini merupakan bahan evaluasi yang dapat digunakan sebagai tolak ukur untuk memperbaiki implementasi dan pengembangan sumber belajar IPS kususnya dalam masa transisi K13 ke kurikulum merdeka. Penelitian berikutnya diharapkan dapat lebih berfokus pada pengembangan sumber belajar untuk kurikulum merdeka terutama dalam bentuk digital sesuai dengan tuntutan pembelajaran abad ke-21.
Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Multikultural dalam Mencegah Perilaku Bullying pada Siswa SMA di Kota Mataram
Authors: ZM Hamidsyukrie , Muhammad Ilyas  , Nurlaili Handayani
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi bentuk penanaman nilai multikultural dan menunjukkan nilai-nilai multikultural yang ditanamkan dalam mencegah perilaku bullying pada siswa sekolah menengah atas di Kota Mataram. Kajian ini menggunakan metodologi fenomenologi kualitatif dan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel secara purposive dan snowball. Data dikumpulkan melalui berbagai metode, termasuk observasi, wawancara, studi dokumentasi, dan fokus grup diskusi. Kemudian, data dikurangi, ditampilkan, dan ditarik kesimpulan akhir. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai multikultural membantu mencegah perilaku menjelaskan sebagai berikut: 1) dilakukan secara terpadu dan terintegrasi dalam kegiatan intrakurikuler dan ektrakurikuler; 2) kerja sama, komitmen, dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah sangat penting untuk menanamkan nilai multikultural; dan 3) bekerja sama dengan pendidikan multibudaya dan pendidikan karakter untuk menjunjung tinggi kesetaraan dan kesederajatan; 4) melalui pembiasaan dan keteladanan guru yang tercermin dari perilaku di lingkungan sekolah; 5) nilai multikultural yang ditanamkan kepada siswa termasuk nilai toleransi, demokrasi, solidaritas, kesetaraan, dan cinta damai. Nilai-nilai multikultural ini dipilih untuk diterapkan di lingkungan sekolah agar siswa tidak terlibat dalam perilaku bullying.
The Implementation of Technique Used by Teacher to Develop Students’ Speaking Skill: A Case Study at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta in 2023/2024
Authors: Novitasari Vina , Fauziati Endang
Published: March 2024

Techniques are a way to assist students to explore and increase their ability. This study aimed to describe (1) the classroom techniques used by teacher and their purposes, (2) the teacher’s role in implementing the techniques, and (3) the elements of speaking improved in implementing the techniques. This research used a case study qualitative method. The subjects are English teachers instructing third-semester speaking classes in the English Education Department at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta in 2023/2024. The researcher used observation, interview, and documentation to collect the data. The result of the research showed that teachers used some techniques in teaching speaking, such as conversation drill, debate, role play, and presentation. Debate and conversation drill is mostly used by the English teachers in teaching and learning speaking. Teachers’ role in implementing technique in teaching speaking are as controller and tutor. Elements that need to be improved in implementing techniques in teaching speaking, namely fluency and accuracy, then grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The implementation of conversation drill and debate technique as a teaching technique developed the students’ speaking performance in terms of accuracy dealing with acceptable pronunciation, correct grammar, and appropriate word choice as well as making possible chance to students to work cooperatively, brainstorm ideas, develop vocabulary, and read to support an opinion. The researcher suggests that teachers use various techniques as it encourages students in speaking
Faktor-Faktor Yang Berpengaruh Terhadap Target Hafalan Al Quran Pada Program Tahfidz di Perguruan Tinggi Islam
Authors: Rahmad  , Syamsul Hadi
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung terhadap target hafalan mahasiswa/i dikampus IAI Tazkia Bogor program tahfidz dan prestasi  akademik sebagai variable intervening. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik yang digunakan analisis jalur (Path Analysis). Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling dengan populasi penelitian yaitu mahasiswa/i kampus B’a matrikulasi program hafidz preneur IAI Tazkia Bogor sebanyak 283 mahasiswa/I dengan sampel penelitian mahasiswa/i yang belum tercapai hafalan 30 juz sebelum masuk kampus Tazkia sebanyak 73 Mahasiswa/i yang dipilih menggunakan rumus Slovin. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melalui pengisian data kuisoner yang berupa skala model Likert dengan menyebarkan kuisoner berupa google form. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi target hafalan berupa game online, sosmed, organisasi, dan akademik terhadap target hafalan, Secara langsung, game online tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan dan arahnya negatif terhadap prestasi akademik, game online tidak berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung dan arahnya negatif  terhadap target hafalan. sosmed memiliki pengaruh signifikan secara langsung dan berdampak positif terhadap prestasi akademik. sosmed tidak berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung dan arahnya positif terhadap target hafalan. Organisasi tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap prestasi akademik maupun terhadap pencapaian target hafalan dan arahnya positif. akademik tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan secara langsung dan berdampak negatif terhadap pencapaian target hafalan. Secara tidak langsung, melalui faktor akademik, baik game online, sosmed, maupun organisasi tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap pencapaian target hafalan. Pengaruh game online, sosmed, organisasi, dan akademik berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap target hafalan mahasiswa/I kampus B’a matrikulasi IAI Tazkia.
Analisis Perkembangan Kurikulum Biologi dari kurikulum 1984 Sampai dengan Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Eva Ervia  , Risma Delima Harahap  , Ika Chastanti
Published: March 2024

Perkembangan kurikulum di Indonesia dari masa ke masa mengalami perubahan begitu cepat. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah mengetahui bagaimana perkembangan kurikulum Biologi di Indonesia dari kurikulum 1984 sampai dengan kurikulum merdeka belajar. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk dapat mengantisipasi dan mereduksi segala dampak yang ada serta dapat memanfaatkan sumberdaya secara berkelanjutan diperlukan kemampuan untuk mengikuti dan terlibat dalam perkembangan keilmuan maupun aplikasi di bidang Biologi yang diharapkan dapat dilaksanakan dalam proses pendidikan saat ini maupun di masa mendatang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu library research. Adapun hasil penelitian memaparkan bahwa sejarah kurikulum pendidikan di Indonesia mencakup periode mulai dari pra kemerdekaan hingga Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar 2020. Dalam perkembangannya, kurikulum pendidikan, terutama mata pelajaran Biologi, mengalami perubahan signifikan dari Kurikulum 1984 hingga Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar 2020. Perubahan ini mencakup peningkatan tuntutan pada guru, penerapan Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi, kewenangan sekolah, hingga penekanan pada kemajuan teknologi dalam media pembelajaran pada Kurikulum 2013. Pada Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar 2020, konsep utamanya adalah merdeka dalam berpikir, dengan beban belajar yang lebih sedikit pada pembelajaran Biologi.
Kesulitan Guru dalam Pembelajaran Tematik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nabilla Utami  , Zaka Hadikusuma Ramadan
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah agar mendeskripsikan kesulitan guru didalam membuat perencanaan, pelaksanaan serta evaluasi pada pembelajaraan tematik di sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif bersifat study kasus, dalam penelitian ini hasil penelitian diuraikan didalam bentuk kata-kata dimana dihasilkan dari data valid sebab datanya tidak bisa diselesaikan dengan perhitungan statistik. Dalam penelitian ini teknik pengumpulan data dijalankan melalui observasi , wawancara serta dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian dipakai yakni lembar pedoman observasi, lembar wawancara serta lembar telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jika kesulitan dialami guru terdiri dari beberapa tahap yaitu : tahap persiapan pembelajaran, yang meliputi didalam penyusunan RPP yang berkaitan dengan keterpaduan materi dan model pembelajaran. Pada tahap pelaksanaan pembelajaran memakai kurikulum 2013 ini kesulitan yang dihadapi yakni mengenai penggunaan teknik, bahan, dan taktik pengajaran tradisional; kelangkaan infrastruktur dan fasilitas di sekolah; rendahnya kemampuan instruktur dengan bahan ajar; dan tidak adanya partisipasi siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Tantangan sepanjang fase evaluasi pembelajaran, terutama dalam evaluasi asli.
Konsep Pemimpin Menurut Sayyid Quthb dan M Quraish Shihab dalam Tafsir Fi Zhilal Al-Quran dan Tafsir Misbah
Authors: Zainul Muttaqien Moh , Syawwaludin Nur Muhammad , Aprilia Fatimah
Published: March 2024

Kepemimpinan sebenarnya merupakan sebuah tanggung jawab dan tugas yang teramat berat. Menjadi seorang pemimpin bukanlah hal yang mudah dan menjadi pemimpin bukanlah tujuan hidup. Namun pada kenyataannya banyak pula orang yang mengangkat diri sebagai pemimpin. Baik itu di kalangan mahasiswa, organisasi, maupun di lingkungan masyarakat umumnya. Namun sikap ambisi untuk menjadi pemimpin itu ternyata masih banyak yang melenceng dari cara-cara yang diajarkan oleh Allah dan Rasul-Nya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tentang al-Qur’ân dan tafsir, maka penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dan sifatnya adalah deskriptif. Untuk mengumpulkan data-data yang berkaitan dengan objek penelitian, maka penulis menggunakan pendekatan metode maudhû’îy (tematik) dan muqâran (komparatif). Dalam proses pengumpulan data, penulis mengumpulkan, membaca, mencatat dan mengutip dan membandingkan hasil dari data-data tersebut. Sumber data yang digunakan ada dua macam yaitu sumber primer dan sekunder. Sumber primer pada penelitian ini adalah al-Qur’ân al-Karim, buku Tafsîr al-Misbâh, dan buku Tafsîr Fî Zhilâl al-Qur’ân. Adapun sumber sekudernya yaitu buku-buku dan literatur yang berkaitan dengan judul ini. Setelah data terkumpul, kemudian penulis melakukan proses analisa. Adapun dalam analisis data, penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif dan content analysis. Adapun perbedaan dari kedua tafsir ini terdapat pada sikap dan pandangan terhadap pengikut pemimpin yang kafir juga kepemimpinan wanita yang dianggap sebagai beban tambahan untuk mereka. Dengan demikian jika seorang pemimpin telah memenuhi syarat dan memiliki sifat-sifat hasanah yang ditonjolkan dalam setiap tindakannya, Insya Allah pemimpin tersebut mampu menciptakan masyarakat yang islami dan menjadikan negaranya baldatun thayyibatun wa rabbun ghafûr
Sanksi Pidana Perpajakan Indonesia dan Implikasinya Kepada Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak
Authors: Christy Mumek Gabrila , Wasis Wasis
Published: March 2024

Sanksi perpajakan adalah sanksi bagi wajib pajak yang tidak memenuhi kewajibannya sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan perpajakan yang berlaku, sedangkan kepatuhan pajak merupakan syarat dimana wajib pajak memenuhi semua kewajiban perpajakan dan melaksanakan hak perpajakan dan penerimaan pajak negara merupakan sumber pembiayaan yang dominan baik untuk belanja rutin maupun belanja pembangunan. Dalam meningkatkan penerimaan pajak wajib pajak merupakan salah satu aspek penting dan merupakan tulang punggung penerimaan pajak, semua kegiatan wajib pajak dalam menjalankan kewajiban perpajakannya telah diatur dalam Ketentuan Umum dan Tata Cara Perpajakan (KUP) No.28 tahun 2007. Wajib pajak akan memenuhi kewajiban perpajakannya bila memandang bahwa sanksi perpajakan akan lebih banyak merugikannya. Tujuan penelitian iniadalah untuk mengetahui sanksi pidana terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak dan implikasi penerimaan Pajak pada kepatuhan wajib pajak. Kebijakan formulasi mengenai tindak pidana pajak dirumuskan dalam Pasal 38, 39, 39A, 40, 41, 41A, 41B, 41C, 43 dan Pasal 43A. Sanksi pidana terhadap pelaku tindak pidana perpajakan, hanya menggunakan sanksi pidana penjara dan kurungan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan yuridis normatif, dengan bentuk penelitian hukum kepustakaan, data diperoleh merupakan bahan hukum primer dan bahan hukum sekunder, kemudian dianalisa dengan pendekatan secara analisis kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan, untuk mengetahui bagaimana  penerapan sanksi pidana oleh Majelis Hakim dalam melakukan penegakan hukum terhadap wajib pajak yang melakukan tindak pidana di bidang perpajakan dan bagaimana aturan sanksi pidana dalam peraturan perundang-undangan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bagaimana penerapan sanksi pidana perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak dan implikasi penerimaan pajak pada kepatuhan wajib pajak dan sanksi pidana apa saja yang diterapkan berdasarkan peraturan perundang-undangan.
Implementasi Media Pembelajaran pada Mata Pelajaran Instalasi Penerangan Listrik di SMK Negeri 1 Rao Selatan
Authors: Mardiana Mardiana , Sukardi Sukardi
Published: March 2024

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of video learning media on student learning outcomes in the subject of Electrical Lighting Installation class XI Electricity Engineering SMK Negeri 1 Rao Selatan. This research was conducted because the use of learning media that has been used so far has not shown significant changes in student learning outcomes, this can be seen from the low student learning outcomes, the cause is the teaching factor that is still centered on the teacher so that students are not active during classroom learning. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research by applying the use of video learning media during the learning process to see the effectiveness of student learning outcomes. This research used experimental method. The research subjects were students of class XI TITL 1 and 2 SMK Negeri 1 Rao Selatan who were registered in the 2023/2024 school year, totaling 24 and 23 people in each class. Based on the analysis of student posttest data in the experimental class, as many as 87.5% of students managed to achieve scores above the KKM. The results of the effect size calculation are included in the large category. The t test results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental and control classes in the posttest test. Thus the implementation of video learning media is declared effective in learning Electrical Lighting Installation.
Innovative Reconstruction Techniques for Extensive Head and Neck Tumors
Authors: Bezerra Toscano Mendonça Ullyanov , Correia Lima Bernardo , Grillo Ricardo , Peral Ferreira Pinto Leonardo Augustus
Published: March 2024

In the challenging landscape of malignant head and neck tumors, surgeons grapple with intricate obstacles to achieve effective reconstruction. When facing extensive involvement of soft and bone tissue, reestablishing acceptable aesthetics and function to patients should always be focused on restoring both form and function, we encountered a compelling case—a significant squamous cell carcinoma deeply rooted in the anterior mandibular region, necessitating substantial soft tissue and bone resection. Our innovative approach involved a carefully tailored extended prosthesis designed for the mandible and its temporomandibular joint, accompanied by a skillfully deployed deltopectoral myocutaneous flap. This surgical intervention successfully brought about the triumphant resurgence of reconstruction of mandibular function, marking a state of disease-free well-being for the patient. This narrative unfolds at the forefront of transformative reconstruction, where the synergy of innovation and expertise redefines the narrative, showcasing victory over adversity in the intricate realm of head and neck tumor surgery.
Apărarea împotriva atacurilor cibernetice prin învățarea automată
Authors:   Romanian Academy, Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: March 2024

Apărarea împotriva atacurilor cibernetice a devenit o prioritate critică pentru organizațiile din întreaga lume. Pe măsură ce atacatorii își dezvoltă continuu tacticile, tehnicile și procedurile, mecanismele tradiționale de apărare sunt adesea insuficiente. Învățarea automată (ML) a apărut ca un instrument puternic în arsenalul securității cibernetice, oferind o abordare dinamică și proactivă pentru detectarea și atenuarea amenințărilor. Apărarea împotriva atacurilor cibernetice folosind învățarea automată implică utilizarea algoritmilor și modelelor pentru a detecta, a preveni și a răspunde la diferite tipuri de amenințări cibernetice. Acest eseu explorează modul în care învățarea automată contribuie la apărarea cibernetică, evidențiind metodele, avantajele și provocările sale.
Drama in the Archives: Rereading Methods, Rewriting History
Authors: Glenn Cheryl , Enoch Jessica
Published: March 2024

This article examines the historiographic trajectory of rhetoric and composition studies by analyzing archival research practices, using Kenneth Burke’s dramatistic pentad as our analytical tool. We rely on a Burkean framework of “scenes, acts, agents, agencies, purposes, and attitudes” to invigorate our understanding of historiographic methods and to open up new possibilities for future histories of rhetoric and composition.
The Racialization of Composition Studies: Scholarly Rhetoric of Race Since 1990
Authors: Clary-Lemon Jennifer
Published: March 2024

This piece continues the work of scholars in the field who look to uncover the ideological and textual practices of our dependence on the construct of “race” through racialized metaphors. Analyzing the rhetoric of race in College Composition and Communication and College English since 1990, I assert that our categorization of what “race” is has grown increasingly vague, despite its use as a commonplace from which to begin scholarly discussions. I argue that we must rearticulate our own racial ideologies in order to become more aware of how we use “race” persuasively for our own purposes.
Social Critique and Pleasure: Critical Media Literacy with Popular Culture Texts
Authors: Gainer Jesse
Published: March 2024

This article addresses the importance of opening space for young people to engage in critical media literacy learning using popular culture texts. Children’s background knowledge includes a wide-variety of texts that are often ignored or excluded from school curriculum. The author shows how popular music, for example, can offer powerful opportunities for dialogically teachable moments and engagement in literacy learning that is critical but does not come at the expense of children’s pleasure in such texts. The author introduces the concept of a pleasure-critique nexus to demonstrate how social critique and pleasurable experiences are not at odds with each other. Furthermore, in this conceptual space pleasure can be derived from engaging in social critique.
FOCUS ON POLICY: Cultivating Transcultural Citizenship: A Writing Across Communities Model
Authors: Guerra Juan C.
Published: March 2024

In an increasingly globalized world, in which demographics suggest that the U. S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, educational institutions are focusing almost exclusively on learning outcomes and generally ignoring learning incomesâ€”i.e., what students bring with them when they come to school. To mitigate this trend, the author draws on his work with Michelle Hall Kells to describe a cultural ecology model that provides the tools students need to become transcultural citizens. The author considers how a move from writing across the curriculum to writing across communities in elementary and middle school classroomsâ€”and through it, the teaching, learning, and use of writing in communities outside of school contextsâ€”can be integrated into such a model. This essay is an attempt to think through how that might be done.
In Closingâ€¦Honk if You’re a Reader!
Authors: Lewis Patrick J.
Published: March 2024

In this poem, J. Patrick Lewis explores the humorous and unexpected connections books help us form with each other.