bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long noncoding RNA MALAT1 and regulation of the antioxidant defense system in diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Admin Ada , Radhakrishnan Rakesh , Kowluru Renu A.
Published: October 2020

Retina
experiences increased oxidative stress in diabetes, and the transcriptional
activity of Nrf2, critical in regulating many antioxidant genes, is decreased.
Nuclear movement-transcriptional activity of Nrf2 is mediated by its
intracellular inhibitor Keap1, and retinal Keap1 levels are increased in
diabetes. Gene expression is also regulated by long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs).
Our aim was to investigate the role of LncRNA MALAT1 in regulation of Keap1-Nrf2-antioxidant defense in diabetic
retinopathy. LncRNA MALAT1 expression
(qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence, RNA sequencing), its interactions with Keap1
(FACS), Keap1-Nrf2 interactions and transcription of the antioxidant response
genes (immunofluorescence and nuclear RNA sequencing) were investigated in
retinal endothelial cells exposed to high glucose. Glucose increased LncRNA MALAT1 levels by increasing Sp1 transcription factor binding at its promoter. Downregulation
of LncRNA MALAT1 by its siRNA prevented
glucose-induced increase in Keap1, and facilitated Nrf2 nuclear translocation
and antioxidant gene transcription. Retinal microvessels from
streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice and human donors with diabetic retinopathy
also presented similar increase in LncRNA
MALAT1 and its interactions with Keap1,
and decrease in Nrf2-mediated antioxidant defense genes. Thus, LncRNA MALAT1, via Keap1-Nrf2, regulates antioxidant
defense in diabetic retinopathy. Inhibition of LncRNA MALAT1 has potential to protect the retina from oxidative damage,
and prevent/slow down diabetic retinopathy.
Senior High School Students Understanding of Examination Skills and Its Implications for School Guidance and Counseling Services
Authors: Syafitri Rizki Ananda , Nirwana Herman
Published: October 2020

The objectives of this study were to analyze the skills of students in taking the test and the differences in the skills in taking the exam between male and female students. This study used a comparative descriptive approach with a population of 970 students of SMA Negeri 13 Padang who were registered in January-June 2020 and a sample of 108 students who were selected using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used was "Test-taking Skills Scale" with a validity r=304 and a reliability of 0.914. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and inferential statistics (t-test). The findings at SMA Negeri 13 Padang showed the students' skills in taking the test were classified as low, and there was no difference in the skills to take the exam between male and female students. The implications for guidance and counseling services will be discussed.
Revisión de requisitos, protocolos y desafíos en LWSN
Authors: Egas Carlos , Gil-Castiñeira Felipe
Published: October 2020

Las redes inalámbricas de sensores son aplicables en diferentes topologías, un caso especial es la topología lineal, la cual está presente en el monitoreo de infraestructuras lineales a gran escala. Los requisitos de las topologías lineales difieren de las otras topologías. Las arquitecturas y protocolos para las redes inalámbricas de sensores son referencias que se modifican en función de la aplicación, estas arquitecturas y protocolos son muy complejos si se les aplica a topologías lineales con miles de nodos. En este artículo se discute los estándares y protocolos existentes aplicables a las redes inalámbricas de sensores lineales, se definen sus características muy particulares y como los protocolos existentes pueden satisfacer los requisitos de redes con topología lineal. Luego se presenta información relacionada con las redes inalámbricas de sensores lineales, el control de acceso al medio, el enrutamiento, el transporte y los requerimientos específicos de este tipo redes. Finalmente, se identifica los desafíos para los protocolos existentes y algunos desafíos para los nuevos protocolos diseñados para topologías lineales.
Preservação e conservação dos prontuários do serviço de arquivo médico e estatística do Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes
Authors: Santos Marcia Aparecida Vargas dos , Mota Francisca Rosaline Leite , Araujo Nelma Camêlo de
Published: October 2020

A Gestão Documental, juntamente com medidas de preservação e conservação, minimiza tempo e espaço, agiliza a recuperação da informação e reflete diretamente no processo de tomada de decisão dos gestores de toda e qualquer instituição. Este artigo buscou estudar a gestão da informação e os mecanismos de preservação e conservação dos prontuários do Serviço de Arquivo Médico e Estatística (SAME), do Hospital Universitário Professor Alberto Antunes da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL), com vistas a salvaguardar a memória institucional. A metodologia utilizada foi exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e uma extensa pesquisa bibliográfica. A análise dos dados aponta para: a necessidade de maiores esforços no sentido de prover infraestrutura tecnológica adequada para o processo de Gestão Eletrônica de Documentos; importante atuação de docentes e discentes do Curso de Biblioteconomia e; interesse da instituição em relação à preservação e conservação dos prontuários guardados pelo SAME/HUPAA/UFAL
Biblioterapia em tempos de COVID-19
Authors: Coutinho Revoredo Ribeiro Natasha , Hermes Lück Esther
Published: October 2020

Esse artigo busca discutir a importância da biblioterapia como possibilidade a ser considerada por pesquisadores, professores e alunos em tempos de COVID-19 e sugere que essa temática seja inserida no currículo dos cursos de Biblioteconomia, uma vez que o bibliotecário, em parceria com outros profissionais, é capaz de atuar com competência nesta área. A pandemia impôs, aos brasileiros e ao mundo todo, o isolamento repentino de pessoas, causando angústia e medo constantes do contágio e da morte, sentimentos que produzem uma sensação de impotência e ansiedade. Mesmo assim, pesquisadores precisam continuar com suas pesquisas e docentes e discentes precisam continuar com as aulas de modo remoto sem ter se preparado para tal. Nesse contexto, a biblioterapia surge como uma alternativa para proporcionar um afastamento momentâneo e necessário da realidade e aliviar esses sentimentos opressivos que ela gera. Adotando a metodologia da pesquisa bibliográfica, o artigo centra sua estrutura na conceituação e breve histórico da biblioterapia; na discussão sobre as alternativas que a biblioterapia pode oferecer para aliviar frustrações e ter efeito positivo no rendimento de pesquisadores, professores e alunos em meio à pandemia; e na proposição de que a biblioterapia seja incorporada no currículo dos cursos de Biblioteconomia de variadas formas. Conclui-se que a biblioterapia é uma alternativa viável para ajudar a manter a saúde mental dos pesquisadores, docentes e discentes e pode auxiliar a manter a união mesmo com a distância física. Além disso, fica evidente a importância de incorporar a biblioterapia nas discussões dos cursos de graduação de Biblioteconomia nas universidades e promover a interação com outras áreas em projetos interdisciplinares de ensino, pesquisa e extensão, gerando produção de conhecimento e práticas enriquecedoras.
Mediação da informação em tempos de pandemia e isolamento social
Authors: Lima Rafaela , Fernandes Júnior Paulo Roberto , Cabral Nunes Martha Suzana
Published: October 2020

As bibliotecas universitárias são responsáveis por oferecer suporte ao ensino, à pesquisa, à extensão e à inovação das universidades por meio do processo de mediação da informação. Nesse sentido, este trabalho investiga a mediação da informação nas redes sociais online das bibliotecas da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) e da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS), no período do isolamento social em decorrência da pandemia da COVID-19. Para tanto, foi realizada pesquisa de caráter exploratório e descritivo, tendo como lócus de análise as bibliotecas das universidades citadas. Para a coleta de dados, na primeira fase, observaram-se os sites oficiais dos sistemas de bibliotecas das universidades para localizar sua presença nas redes sociais online; na segunda fase mapearam-se as publicações nas redes sociais online já identificadas. No total, foram 10 perfis analisados nas redes sociais online twitter, facebook, instagram e Youtube, no período de 16 de março a 16 de maio de 2020. Os dados foram analisados com abordagem quanti-qualitativa. Conclui-se que, apesar do cenário de estabilidades e de uma corrida para adaptação a muitas mudanças, as bibliotecas estudadas parecem estar atentas às recomendações especializadas e estão trabalhando no processo de mediação da informação.
Uma análise histórica do ensino e pesquisa sobre Mixomicetos no Brasil
Authors: Cunha Heber Santos
Published: October 2020

Os primeiros estudos sobre a mixobiota brasileira foram de iniciativa de pesquisadores estrangeiros europeus em meados do século XIX. Na década de sessenta do século XX no nordeste do Brasil, alguns professores iniciaram o ensino sobre os mixomicetos na disciplina de botânica sistemática no curso de História Natural da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). Uma revisão de literatura investigou as primeiras informações históricas sobre o ensino e a pesquisa de mixomicetos no Brasil. Enfatiza os principais pesquisadores estrangeiros que fizeram as primeiras coletas de mixomicetos no Brasil. Foram considerados: Waldemar de Oliveira (médico), Ralph João George Hertel (botânico), Geraldo Mariz (farmacêutico) e Jair Putzke (botânico). Eles analisaram a importância cientifica da principal mixomicetóloga da América do Sul, Dra. Laise de Holanda Cavalcanti da (UFPE), que lidera o único grupo de pesquisadores que se dedicam exclusivamente ao estudo da mixobiota do Brasil. Conclui-se que o ensino e pesquisa de mixomicetos no Brasil se destacaram no Nordeste a partir da cientista Laise de Holanda Cavalcanti Andrade.
Pengembangan Soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) pada Materi Aljabar di Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Wulandari Septiya , Hajidin Hajidin , Duskri M
Published: October 2020

The Indonesian curriculum year 2013 requires students to have Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) that match the competence needs in 21st century. Based on international assessment, Indonesia’s student rank is insufficient because the student is not familiar with solving problems requiring reasoning and analysis, including topic of algebra. This research aims to produce HOTS questions about algebra at Junior High School, which is valid, practical, and effective. This research is development research which consists of two stages, namely preliminary and formative evaluation. The participants in this study were grade 7 and 8 students in one Junior High School at Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The instruments were validation sheets, student response questionnaires, practicality test questionnaires, and HOTS questions. The result shows that the HOTS algebraic questions were meet the criteria: valid because all validators stated that the HOTS questions are suitable to use and the average value of the validation was reach very valid criteria; practical because all validators suggested that the learning tools can be applied in the class; effective because students’ response toward problems was positive dan the ability of students to solve questions is diverse. Thus, these HOTS questions can be used at the junior high school level.
Edição Suplementar em homenagem aos profissionais de enfermagem
Authors: Aparecida Mendes Adriana , Natália Domingues Aline , Ferreira Velozo Ana Beatriz , Yamawaka de Almeida Letícia , Tognoli Silvia Helena
Published: October 2020

Os estudos apresentados nesta Edição deve-se a comemoração dos vinte anos da criação do curso de Enfermagem da Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA) e ao bicentenário da Florence Nightingale e Ano Internacional dos Profissionais de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia declarado pela Organização Mundial de Saúde.
Diante do cenário da pandemia pelo novo coronavírus, a enfermagem tem ganhado destaque em cenário mundial e nacional, principalmente relacionados a sua qualificação e atuação na linha de frente assistencial ao combate da pandemia, visto que é o  profissional responsável pelos cuidados diretos a pacientes graves de maior complexidade técnica, que demandam decisões imediatas com base em conhecimentos científicos. Cabe ressaltar que a dimensão formativa e profissional do enfermeiro, perpassa múltiplos campos de saberes e permite o avanço no ensino e em pesquisas na área da saúde e enfermagem evidenciando um cuidado de qualidade, com vista a integralidade do cuidado e a segurança do paciente...
Strategic framework for consolidation of family institution in Russia
Authors: Galynskaya Yuliya Sergeevna , Zvyagintsev Viktor Vladimirovich
Published: October 2020

The subject of this research is contradictory trends in transformation of the traditional Russian family into a family of modern type. The analysis of family transformation processes is conducted on the basis of the concept of familialism that puts family in the center of society, as well as on the basis of methodological foundations of the civilizational approach towards studying societal development. The perspective is substantiated that Russia as a separate civilization, with its own values and cultural foundations that differ fundamentally from the Western European civilization. It is demonstrated that the social institution of family is undergoing crisis in all civilized countries; but unlike an organic course of modernization in Western European, in Russia it is an inorganic modernization. The author explains the fatality of situation for the Russian family, when the external modernization processes contradict with the ethnic social archetype of the Russians. The article disputes the modernist concept of the transformation of family relations, which justifies the normality and naturalness of changes. It is underlined that modernization processes lead to the demise and extinction of family institution, which is disastrous for the society. The applied part of the article presents the results of the authorial research on determination of students’ stance on the family and family values; the respondents became the students of Siberian University of Consumer Cooperation in Novosibirsk. Student youth is the conveyors of traditional family values. On the verbal level, they translate tolerance and liberal values, and on the behavioral level are oriented towards family relations of traditional type. The recommendations are made on structuring the government policy in the sphere of family relations based on the foundation of Russian sociocultural values.
Soteriological problems of personality in the Russian Spiritual Tradition
Authors: Pugin Sergei Vladimirovich
Published: October 2020

The subject of the study is the problem of personality in the context of Russian spiritual thought. The study of such a phenomenon as personality has been actively conducted in Western European philosophy and has always been associated with a person and his unique personality. However, in the history of Russian philosophy, other subjects related to personality arise, since they are rooted in the spiritual tradition of Orthodoxy. One of the most important such grounds is the trinitarian problematic in the perception of the Russian philosophers of the doctrine of personality. Using historical and philosophical material, we will make a comparative study of how the phenomenon of personality is represented in Western European and Russian thought. At the same time, we will also attract the works of contemporary authors who are actively developing this issue. In the course of studying the phenomenon of personality in Russian culture, we came to the following conclusions. The original concept of personality, which appeared in the preвЂ”Petrine tradition, was not only an integral part of folk culture, but also played an important role as an anthropological marker of "friend-foe" at the level of behavioral or ethical practice. The personal reference point here is the saint, although such a role model is an unattainable goal of imitative practice of oneself. The essence of such self-forgetful service is revealed only in the personal experience of faith, which is achieved by a whole group of people who share similar views and who are aware of themselves as Orthodox Christians. Imitation of the saint as a spiritualized person becomes an important ethical and pedagogical dominant, and the personality of man is understood precisely in connection with the personality of God, which turns out to be a spiritual guide for every single person and at the same time the goal of his life on earth. It is through this that the phenomenon of conciliarity acquires its transcendent meaning.
Formation of professional identity in the process of effective interaction between the civil society institutions and the government
Authors: Popandopulo Olga , Shaforostov Evgenii Georgievich
Published: October 2020

This article is aimed at studying the factors of increasing effectiveness of personal activity in the process of formation of professional identity in the modern sociocultural conditions by means of creating a strategy of socializing capabilities of the society. The process of formation of professional identity of a person represents an integrative cross-disciplinary object of research. In a broad sense, its relevance is defined by the need to design a scientifically substantiated model of interaction between the civil society institutions and the government as the leading socialization agents for the purpose of increasing its effectiveness. For social science, relevant remains the objective and comprehensive assessment of the processes unfolding within youth environment, which develop under the influence of global and regional, economic and political, social and legal, cultural and socio-psychological factors. The novelty of this article is determined by the insufficient elaboration of systemic analysis of the indicated problematic, with involvement of modern technologies for structuring and modeling of the social processes and professional socialization of a person. The uniqueness consists in the ability to preliminarily create the essential information base and formalize the acquired knowledge on the expert level. This would allow giving a more accurate assessment to the peculiarities of social processes that contribute to the conscious choice of a profession, and based on that build a model for improving the efficiency of personal activity in the process of formation of professional identity within modern sociocultural environment.
Trend in development of the insurance market of China
Authors: Zhang Siyuan
Published: October 2020

The subject of this research is the trend in development of the insurance market of China in the context of digitalization of modern financial and economic sectors. China's insurance market is quite large and promising in comparison with the markets of other countries. The listed factors define the relevance of studying its development and key trends. A synoptic analysis is conducted on the situation in China’s insurance market, including its evolution, structure, and primary market indicators, status of the leading market actors, impact of digitalization on the market, and future trend. The novelty of this work consists in a new perspective upon evolution and current state of the insurance market of China, as well as in generalization of digital development and future trends. The conclusion is made that digital technologies presented by big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, etc., brought profound changes to the image of China's insurance industry, as well as became a new driving force for the development of an entire sector. The wave of digitalization in financial and economic sphere would contribute to the development of insurance sector, create and broaden new demands in risk management, as well as provide technical support that turns challenges into opportunities for the insurance industry. Despite the fact that over the recent years China's insurance sector has faced multiple challenges, it demonstrates the long-term development prospects.
MENGGUNAKAN PERMAINAN 3 ON 3 DAPAT MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN PASSING BAWAH BOLAVOLI SISWA SISWA KELAS IX-C SMP NEGERI 15 TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Sapari Heri Moch
Published: October 2020

Penelitian  ini  dilatarbelakangi  oleh  masih  rendahnya  keterampilan passing bawah  bolavoli  peserta  didik  di  kelas  IX-C SMP Negeri 15 Tasikmalaya. Penelitian  ini  bertujuan untuk  mengetahui  peningkatan apakah  permainan 3 on 3dapat meningkatakan keterampilan passing bawah bolavoli pada siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 15 Tasikmalaya. Penelitian  ini  adalah  penelitian  tindakan  kelas  (classroom  action  research) yang  dilakukan  secara  kolaboratif  dan  partisipatif.  Desain  penelitian  ini menggunakan Model  Kurt  Lewin  dalam  2  siklus  terdiri  dari  perencanaan, pelaksanaan & observasi, dan refleksi. Sampel penelitian meliputi siswa kelas IX-C yang berjumlah 36 siswa di SMP Negeri 15 Tasikmalaya. Fokus penelitian adalah  meningkatkan keterampilan passing  bawah.  Teknik  pengumpulan  data melalui tes perbuatan. Teknik analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Keterampilan  Passing Bawah Bolavoli Menggunakan  Permainan 3  On  3 Untuk  Siswa  Kelas  IX-CSMP Negeri 15 Tasikmalaya mengalami  peningkatan,  yaitu  dari Hasil  tes siklus  I  diperoleh  sebanyak  8  siswa  (32,26%)  tuntas  belajar,  dan 18 siswa  atau 67,74% belum tuntas belajar. Kemudian pada hasil tes siklus  II menunjukkan 24siswa  (93,55%)  tuntas  belajar  dan  2  siswa  atau  6,45%  belum  tuntas  belajar. Berdasarkan  hasil  rerata  yang  diperoleh  tersebut  dapat  dikatakan  terjadi  peningkatan  20,18%  pada  siklus  II  dari  siklus  I.  Dengan  demikian  dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan permainan 3 on 3dapat meningkatkan proses pembelajaran dan kemampuan passing bawah bola voli siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 15 Tasikmalaya.
FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN (FMS) SEBAGAI TES MOBILITAS, KESEIMBANGAN, DAN STABILITAS ATLET PASCA CEDERA
Authors: Rustiawan Hendra , Sugiawardana Ruli , Nurzaman Muhammad
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi tentang  instrument test yang berfungsi untuk mengukur komponen kondisi fisik mobilitas, keseimbangan, dan stabilitas atlet yang mengalami atau yang sudah pernah terkena cedera otot dan tulang sendi. Komponen tes FMS terdiri dari in-line lunge, hurdle step, deep squat, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up, rotary stability Berbagai hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) adanya hubungan antara atlet yang mengalami cedera otot dengan tes FMS, (2) tidak adanya hubungan, dan (3) adanya hubungan yang signifikan pada atlet yang mengalami cedera terhadap mobilitas, keseimbangan, dan stabilitas yang diukur dengan FMS, dan  (4) adanya pengaruh tes tersebut akan tetapi dengan sampel tertentu (usia). Hal ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa bahwa perlunya  dilakukan penelitian ulang dengan memperhatikan berbagai aspek (usia, jenis kelamin, dan profesi). Hal tersebut diharapkan FMS dapat digunakan pada penelitian kondisi fisik (strength and conditioning)
PENGARUH IKLIM SEKOLAH TERHADAP KEPUASAN KERJA GURU
Authors: Erlina Terra
Published: October 2020

Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa iklim organisasi memiliki hubungan erat dengan kepuasan kerja pegawai, khususnya dalam lingkungan pendidikan, lingkungan sekolah merupakan aspek yang utama untuk menciptakan kondisi dan kondusifnya suatu kegiatan pelaksanaan tugas rutin yang terkadang menjenuhkan. Oleh karena itu, iklim sekolah memegang peranan sangat penting untuk menciptakan kepuasan dan kelancaran kerja yang sukses
PENGGUNAAN METODE KOOPERATIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PADA MATERI INTERAKSI ANTARRUANG NEGARA-NEGARA DI BENUA ASIA DI KELAS IX.A SMPIT ISHLAHUL UMMAH TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Harudin Kakang
Published: October 2020

Penelitian tindakan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh banyaknya siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep dari materi interaksi antarruang negara-negara di Benua Asia. Padahal, materi ini sangat penting mengingat berbagai indikator ketertinggalan Indonesia dibandingkan dengan negara-negara lain di Benua Asia, bahkan di kawasan Asia Tenggara. PTK ini dilaksanakan pada Agustus s.d September2018. Subjeknya adalah siswa kelas IXA dan objek penelitian adalah kompetensi yang diupayakan peningkatan hasil belajarnya. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes dan non tes. Analisis data kuantitatif dan kulitatif dengan alat uji statistik deskriptif komparatif hasil pengamatan, wawancara, observasi dan refleksi dari tiap-tiap siklus.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terjadi kenaikan hasil belajar dari KBM siklus 1 yaitu nilai rata- rata kelas 75 menjadi nilai rata-rata 80. Aktivitas siswa dalam kegiatan edukatif meningkat dengan meningkatnya prosentase ketuntasan belajar dari 64% meningkat menjadi 100% pada siklus 2. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini disarankan kepada rekan guru untuk mengimplementasikan berbagai teknik dari model pembelajaran kooperatif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Teknik-teknik dari model ini yang bisa digunakan diantaranya jigsaw, think-pair-share, three-step interview, numbered heads together dan team pair solo. Penggunaan masing-masing teknik ini disesuaikan dengan kondisi dan materi pembelajaran
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PUISI MELALUI TEKNIK CLUSTERING DENGAN MEDIA FOTO JURNALISTIK (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas di Kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Lilis Lilis
Published: October 2020

Berdasarkan observasi awal yang dilakukan diketahui bahwa kemampuan menulis puisi siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya Somagede masih kurang. Kurangnya kemampuan siswa dalam menulis puisi disebabkan oleh tiga faktor yaitu faktor dari guru, siswa, dan lingkungan. Faktor dari guru yaitu kurangnya penggunaan teknik dan media yang bervariasi dalam pembelajaran menulis. Faktor dari siswa yaitu siswa merasa kesulitan untuk mengungkapkan ide-ide yang ada dalam pikiran mereka, kesulitan menemukan kata yang sesuai untuk dirangkai menjadi puisi, dan kesulitan untuk berimajinasi. Adapun faktor dari lingkungan yaitu kurangnya sarana dan prasarana yang dimiliki oleh sekolah. Berdasarkan paparan di atas, penelitian ini mengkaji dua masalah yaitu (1) bagaimanakah peningkatan kemampuan menulis puisi siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya setelah dilakukan pembelajaran melalui teknik clustering dengan media foto jurnalistik, dan (2) bagaimanakah perubahan perilaku siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya dalam pembelajaran menulis puisi menggunakan teknik clustering dengan media foto jurnalistik. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam dua tahap, yaitu siklus I, dan siklus II dengan subjek penelitian siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik tes dan nontes. Data nontes diperoleh dari observasi, dan wawancara meliputi data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan menulis puisi siswa kelas IX-C SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya melalui teknik clustering dengan media foto jurnalistik. Nilai rata-rata kelas pada siklus I 69,64 dengan kategori cukup baik. Selanjutnya pada siklus II nilai rata-rata kelas meningkat menjadi 76,00 dengan peningkatan sebesar 6,36 % dan termasuk kategori baik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, penulis menyarankan kepada guru agar pembelajaran melalui teknik clustering dengan media foto jurnalistik dapat dijadikan alternatif bagi guru untuk mengajar materi lain. Bagi peneliti disarankan agar melakukan penelitian serupa tetapi dengan teknik pembelajaran yang lain
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA DALAM BERMAIN PERAN MELALUI METODE SOSIODRAMA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas di Kelas VII-A SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya)
Authors: Rosdiani Yani
Published: October 2020

Permasalahan yang terjadi di SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya mengenai kemampuan berbicara dalam bermain peran pada materi drama pendek yaitu interaksi pada aspek pengucapan, kelancaran, grametika, kosa kata, dan aspek efektivitas dan ketepatan berkomunikasi. Dalam hal ini siswa kurang mampu berbicara dengan baik, karena siswa kurang menguasai komponen-komponen yang menentukan kegiatan berbicara, baik yang berkenaan dengan faktor kebahasaan maupun faktor non kebahasaan. Selain itu, kemampuan berbicara dalam bermain peran pada aspek penguasaan bahasa lisan yang terlibat dalam kegiatan berkomunikasi lisan, siswa kurang pemahaman tentang tujuan berbicara, lawan berbicara, situasi pembicaraan, latar pembicaraan, serta peristiwa pembicaraan. Dengan kata lain dapat dinyatakan bahwa kemampuan berbicara dalam bermain peran siswa masih kurang dalam menggunakan bahasa lisan. Hasil pretes siswa Kelas VII-A SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya menunjukkan dari jumlah siswa 35 orang rata-rata nilai siswa 66. Artinya taraf kemampuan berbicara siswa melalui metode sosiodrama sebesar 66%, maka kurang dari KKM yang ditetpkan sebesar 80. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hasil pelaksanaan tindakan penelitian tentang peningkatan kemampuan berbicara dalam bermain peran melalui metode sosiodrama dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesiadi Kelas VII-A SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah jenis Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) model Kemmis dan Taggart. Pertimbangan yang mendasari penelitian metode ini, karena langkah-langkah penelitian cukup sederhana, sehingga mudah dipahami dan dilaksanakan oleh peneliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Hasil belajar siswa tentang peningkatan kemampuan berbicara melalui metode sosiodrama dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Kelas VII-A SMP Negeri 3 Tasikmalaya, memperoleh nilai pada siklus I nilai rata-rata sebesar 66,8, pada siklus II sebesar 79,4. Hal ini dapat diartikan bahwa kemampuan berbicara siswa melalui metode sosiodrama dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, selain berpengaruh terhadap rencana dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran, juga berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar siswa
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA DALAM MEMAHAMI STRUKTUR CONTENT
Authors: Rusyana Adun
Published: October 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) mengukur kategori berpikir mahasiswa; (2)  menganalisis kemampuan mahasiswa dalam memahamai struktur content;(3) menguji pengaruh kategori berpikir terhadap pemahaman struktur content.  Subjek penelitian terdiri atas mahasiswa Prodi. Biologi semester VI pada salah satu PTS Swasta di wilayah Provinsi Jawa Barat tahun akademik 2019 (n=28). Metoda penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analitik dan uji korelasi bivariat. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah: (1) indeks berpikir subjek penelitian berada pada kisaran 1-2 (=superior berpikir kreatif); (2) secara umum mahasiswa superior berpikir kreatif berkemampuan memahami srtuktur content sebesar 34 % (judul content=40 %, struktur makro= 50%, struktur mikro= 35 %); (3) superior berpikir kreatif tidak berpengaruh terhadap pemahaman struktur content. Kata Kunci: Struktur Content, Superior Berpikir Kreatif
THE EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THEIR FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANXIETY IN SPEAKING CLASS
Authors: Anggraeny Dita , Said Iskhak , Febriani R. Bunga
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is aimed at investigating the factors that influence foreign language anxiety among the students in a speaking class, and how they perceive about overcoming foreign language anxiety. The present study used a questionnaire to find out the factors that influenced students’ foreign language anxiety. An interview was conducted in order to find out the students’ perception of their foreign language anxiety. It was found that students felt anxious when they were unable to comprehend communication in class (62.5%). Test and speaking in front of class became one of the factors that caused students to experienced anxiety (43%). On the other hand, fear of receiving bad comments from the teacher and the other students was the third factor that students experienced anxiety (61.8%). Through the semi-structured interviews, it showed that students reduced the anxiety by practicing the pronunciation, and memorizing the vocabulary. Besides, the teacher played a role in creating and reducing students’ foreign language anxiety. The teacher who was able to create an enjoyable learning atmosphere, and focused on student-centered learning, the students argued that it could reduce their foreign language anxiety. Keywords: Speaking, Anxiety, Foreign Language Anxiety ABSTRAKTujuan dari artikel ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kecemasan bahasa asing di antara siswa di kelas berbicara, dan bagaimana mereka memandang tentang mengatasi kecemasan bahasa asing. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kecemasan bahasa asing siswa. Wawancara dilakukan untuk mengetahui persepsi siswa tentang kecemasan bahasa asing mereka. Ditemukan bahwa siswa merasa cemas ketika mereka tidak dapat memahami komunikasi di kelas (62,5%). Tes dan berbicara di depan kelas menjadi salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan siswa mengalami kecemasan (43%). Di sisi lain, ketakutan menerima komentar buruk dari guru dan siswa lain adalah faktor ketiga yang membuat siswa mengalami kecemasan (61,8%). Melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur menunjukkan bahwa siswa mengurangi kecemasan dengan mempraktikkan pengucapan, dan menghafal kosa kata. Selain itu, guru berperan dalam menciptakan dan mengurangi kecemasan bahasa asing siswa. Guru yang mampu menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan, dan fokus pada pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa, para siswa berpendapat bahwa itu dapat mengurangi kecemasan bahasa asing mereka. Kata kunci: Berbicara, Kecemasan, Kecemasan Bahasa Asing
EFEKTIFITAS HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DENGAN PEMANFAATAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN DRILL (LATIHAN)
Authors: Repelita Tridays
Published: October 2020

The role of educators is called vital because the character and selection of teaching-learning methods in the classroom will be able to create a fun and effective teaching-learning process. So, it can stimulate students to be pro-active in the learning process. The method used in this study was an experimental research method. The sampling technique used the cluster random sampling technique. Learning outcomes of the students who were taught without using the Drill Method (Exercise) in Indonesian subjects in class IV SD Negeri 5 Cibadak, Banjarsari, obtained the pre-test scores with an average value = 58.7 with standard deviation = 15,734 and variance = 247.56. The post-test scores obtained with an average value = 62.286 with a standard deviation = 19.072 and variance = 363.74. Learning outcomes of students who were taught by using the Drill Method (Exercise) obtained the pre-test scores with an average value = 59 with standards deviation = 16,170 and variance = 261,471. The post-test scores obtained with an average value = 66.285 with a standard deviation = 20.195 and a variance = 407.86.Keywords: Learning Outcomes, Drill Learning Methods, IndonesianABSTRAKPeran pendidik disebut vital karena, dengan karakter dan pemilihan model dan metode pembelajaran di ruang kelas akan mampu menciptakan sebuah proses pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan efektif, sehingga mampu merangsang peserta didik untuk pro aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian eksperimen. Teknik sampling dengan menggunakan tehnik clauster random sampling. Hasil belajar peserta didik yang diajarkan tanpa menggunakan Metode Drill(Latihan) pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di kelas IV SD Negeri 5 Cibadak, Kecamatan Banjarsari, yaitu dengan nilai tes awal diperoleh dari nilai pre test yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata =58,7 dengan standar deviasi =15,734 dan varians =247,56. Sedangkan untuk nilai post tes diperoleh dengan nilai rata-rata =62,286 dengan standar deviasi =19,072 dan varians =363,74. Hasil belajar peserta didik yang melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan Metode Drill (Latihan) pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di kelas IV SD Negeri 5 Cibadak, Kecamatan Banjarsari, yaitu dengan nilai tes awal diperoleh dari nilai pre test yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata =59 dengan standar deviasi =16,170 dan varians =261,471. Sedangkan untuk nilai post tes diperoleh dengan nilai rata-rata =66,285 dengan standar deviasi =20,195 dan varians =407,86.Kata Kunci: Hasil Belajar, Metode Pembelajaran Drill, Bahasa Indonesia
Por uma pedagogia decolonial
Authors: Mota Pereira Fernanda
Published: October 2020

Este ensaio teórico tem o objetivo de discutir, através de elementos da Retórica (REBOUL, 2000) e da Análise de Discurso Crítica (FAIRCLOUGH, 2012, 2013; MELO, 2018; MAGALHÃES; MARTINS; RESENDE, 2017), sentidos da educação em textos literários, sublinhando as reiteradas tessituras discursivas que compõem a diferença nesses sentidos em textos de escritores negros e não negros. A identificação dessa diferença foi um dos resultados do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “Educação em Narrativas: Experiências em Contextos de Aprendizagem” (PEREIRA, 2016), que mapeou os sentidos da educação em diversos textos literários de língua inglesa produzidos em variados países. Além dessa análise sobre a educação, este ensaio também apresenta argumentos e estratégias de ensino de língua inglesa através da literatura (MOTA, 2010; PEREIRA, 2017) e assinala que o uso dela como recurso didático favorece a implementação de pedagogias decoloniais (WALSH, 2018; OLIVEIRA, 2018).
Línguas de herança, obsolescência linguística e motivações para aprendizagem no contexto da educação escolar indígena
Authors: Ana Vilacy
Published: October 2020

O estado de Rondônia abriga uma rica diversidade linguístico-cultural. Vinte e duas  línguas originárias são faladas na região. Porém a situação de vitalidade dessas línguas reflete a situação mais geral das línguas originárias no país, as quais, devido a um longo processo de silenciamento, estão em avançado grau de obsolescência. Por outro lado, processos espontâneos de revitalização têm surgido, fomentando a busca pela retomada da aprendizagem da língua no contexto escolar. Neste artigo, a partir das experiencias de revitalização das línguas tradicionais dos povos Purubora e Sakurabiat, no estado de Rondônia, apresentamos algumas reflexões sobre o impacto de experiências de revitalização dessa natureza e os desafios encontrados nesse processo de retomada linguística, no contexto em que as línguas originárias funcionam ao mesmo tempo como segunda língua e língua de herança.
Exploring the role and mechanism of COVID-19 apps in fighting the current pandemic
Authors: Iyengar Karthikeyan P. , Jain Rachit , Samy David Ananth , Jain Vijay Kumar , Vaishya Raju , Suraliwala Khushroo
Published: October 2020

As COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide, policies have been developed to contain the disease and prevent viral transmission. One of the key strategies has been the principle of “‘test, track, and trace” to minimize spread of the virus. Numerous COVID-19 contact tracing applications have been rolled around the world to monitor and control the spread of the disease. We explore the characteristics of various COVID-19 applications and especially the Aarogya Setu COVID-19 app from India in its role in fighting the current pandemic. We assessed the current literature available to us using conventional search engines, including but not limited to PubMed, Google Scholar, and Research Gate in May 2020 till the time of submission of this article. The search criteria used MeSH keywords such as “COVID-19,” “pandemics,” “contact tracing,” and “mobile applications.” A variable uptake of different COVID-19 applications has been noted with increasing enrolment around the world. Security concerns about data privacy remain. The various COVID-19 applications will complement manual contact tracing system to assess and prevent viral transmission. Test, track, trace, and support policy will play a key role in avoidance of a “second wave” of the novel coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 outbreak.
Demographic profile and spectrum of ultrasonographic findings in medial knee pain: An observational study
Authors: Joshi Ameya Deepak , Gupta Shefali , Gaur Anil Kumar , Mhambre Amit Subhash , Shukla Aradhana
Published: October 2020

Objectives:

Medial knee pain is a common occurrence in people of various age groups with different conditions involving underlying structures. Ultrasound is used in assessing various complex knee pathologies as relying solely on clinical evaluation can be difficult. There are hardly any studies showing the compartmental analysis of knee pain using ultrasound. This study analyses the demographic profile and associated various ultrasonographic findings in patients with medial knee pain.

Material and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was done with participants of age 18 and above with medial knee pain. Screening was done by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist in outpatient department and the ultrasonographic evaluation by a radiologist. Demographic profile and ultrasonographic findings of 46 participants were documented and studied.

Results:

Out of 46 participants studied, 95.65% were females. The mean age of distribution was 50.61 years and 52% of participants were overweight and 33% with obesity Class-I. Ultrasonography revealed abnormality of medial collateral ligament (45.65%), pes anserine tendon (41.30%) and bursa (4.55%), medial meniscus (36.96%), joint effusion (54.35%), and synovial hypertrophy, Baker’s cyst, and osteophytes.

Conclusion:

Older age, female gender, and increased body mass index are likely associated with medial knee pain with variable underlying conditions. These conditions can be differentiated with use of ultrasound by visualizing the abnormalities in underlying anatomical structures. Ultrasonography can be used with adequate knowledge and experience as a guide and tool in optimal management of wide spectrum of knee problems.
HYBRIDITY AND OTHERNESS IN ALGERIAN POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE
Authors: Ghenim Neema
Published: October 2020

The paper considers the dualistic existence between the Self and the Other during the Great War. Algerian participation in the war was compulsory and many authors wrote about the event.: Albert Camus, a Frenchman who belonged to a pied-noir family, Mohamed Ben Chérif, an Arab from Djelfa, and Elissa Rhaïs, a Jewish writer from Blida. The First Man (1994), Camus’s book, deals with the French who were reluctant participants in war. Mohamed Ben Chérif also published his first book, Ahmed Ben Mostapha Goumier (1997) that represents those Algerians who sought friendship with the French. In Le Café Chantant (1920), Elissa Rhaïs gives another picture of an Algerian who participated in the Great War. This paper examines the meeting with the Other that left indelible marks on the protagonists’ identities.
Das kursächsische Oberbauamt
Authors: May Walter
Published: October 2020

Ausgangspunkt des Beitrags ist die Frage, ob und inwieweit das kursächsische Oberbauamt in Dresden eine Rolle als Ausbildungsstätte gespielt habe. Bei der allgemein kurz als Oberbauamt benannten Einrichtung handelte es sich um das Ziviloberbauamt, eine Behörde, die für die Gesamtheit der höfischen und fiskalischen Bauaufgaben zuständig und verantwortlich war. Die dem Beitrag zugrunde liegende Fragestellung kann mit einem Blick auf die Struktur der Institution wie auch auf den Werdegang ihrer Angehörigen beantwortet werden.
Reduced Fouling Ultrafiltration Membranes via In-Situ Polymerisation Using Polydopamine Functionalised Titanium Oxide
Authors: al-Shaeli Muayad , Hegab Hanaa M. , Fang Xiya , He Lizhong , Liu Chang , Wang Huanting , Zhang Kaisong , Ladewig Bradley P.
Published: October 2020

The trade-off phenomenon between selectivity and permeation flux is a major challenge in pressure-driven membranes, and specifically for ultrafiltration membranes. Currently, many research studies have been performed to try to increase permeability while maintaining the rejection at a high level. However, in most of these studies, the improvement of permeability was accompanied by a decrease in rejection or vice versa. To tackle this problem, TiO2 nanoparticles were attached on the surface of PES membranes using polydopamine as adhesive agent. In general, it is quite challenging to attach/bind TiO2 on the surface of membranes due to agglomeration of nanoparticles. Therefore, we developed a practical, simple and a scalable method to attach TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) on the top surface of membrane using one-step dip coating. Experimental results revealed that the modified layer enhanced the hydrophilicity of the PES UF membranes as confirmed by the decrease of contact angle from. As a result, the modified membranes exhibited a significant improvement in anti-fouling properties, with 12 times higher water permeation flux (962 LMH for pDA-f-TiO2-PES30) as compared to the pristine PES membranes (79.9 LMH). The static adsorption of BSA on the surface of membranes was reduced from (60 µg/cm2 for pristine PES to 21 µg/cm2 for pDA-f-TiO2- PES120). Furthermore, the modified PES membranes displayed a higher flux recovery ratio (97%) and fouling reversibility (98.62%) than pristine PES membrane (37.63%). Also, the coated PES membranes bestowed a good antibacterial property relative to the pristine one. Besides, the membranes showed better physical and chemical stability as compared with unmodified PES membranes. Thus, this study provided a facile approach for enhancing the anti-fouling performance of PES ultrafiltration membranes.
Comparative Efficacy of Montmorillonite, Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate in pH Restoration of Acidified Freshwater Bodies
Authors: Kolhe Om , Moy Aidan
Published: October 2020

Freshwater acidification is the result of acid rain precipitating over a freshwater body. There are significant ecological consequences that result from such precipitation, as ecosystems surrounding freshwater bodies are destroyed because many of the organisms in these ecosystems cannot tolerate the pH change caused by acid rain. Current solutions involve a technique known as liming, where powdered calcium carbonate is added to freshwater bodies creating a buffer that helps neutralize the acidity caused by acid rain. However, scientists have been searching for alternative methods to combat the decrease in pH caused by freshwater acidification, by using substitute compounds. In this experiment, we test the efficacy of alternate solutions involving montmorillonite and calcium hydroxide when compared to the currently employed method of using calcium carbonate to combat acidification.