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NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE USED FOR STUDENTS IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT
Authors: Kusuma Anisa Zahroh , Hatim Magdad , Uzer Yuspar
Published: May 2023

This need analysis research aimed to know the source of information that studentsâ€™ need in the necessities, lacks and wants related to the studentsâ€™ vocational area.Â  This study was a qualitative research and the data collected by the primary data of questionnaire to 39 students, teacher interview and the secondary data was the documentation of syllabus. According to Target Situational Analysis (TSA) of students needs in Hospitality Industry Department of Muhammadiyah Vocational High School 3 of Palembang, synchronized with interview and documentation, the students questionnaire revealed the â€œNecessitiesâ€ were 81.5% or slightly high to upgrading their skills, not only for the requirement at school. Students â€œLacksâ€ in learning English for Specifics Purpose were 61.45% because the students lack of vocabulary. And the potential skills that students need according the â€œwantsâ€ in learning English shows that the most wanted skill is, 1) Speaking (80.95%), 2) Listening (80.8%), 3) Reading (75.9%) and lastly, 4) Writing (75%).Â  Â Related to the students needs, the students must practice more and aware with the English as the future needs in academic, career and personal interest to become capable and proficient as the communicative skills. This research was tried to discover the information about the potential needs on English for Specifics Purposes for vocational needs.
THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP HEAD OF SCHOOL INDICATORS IN THE QUALITY OF LEARNING IN STATE SCHOOL 34 BANYUASIN III
Authors: Iryani Yunita , Fitria Happy , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: May 2023

Schools as an educational institution face two demands, namely the demands of the community and the demands of the business world, the researcher wants to find out more about how the implementation of Principal Leadership Management in Quality of Learning at the 34 Banyuasin III State Elementary School. The research used descriptive qualitative research method. Qualitative method used to analyze data in the form of information, such as observations, documentation, using two ways of thinking and for the informant were administrative staff at the 34 Banyuasin III State Elementary School. From the results of this study, it was found that the principal always distributes educators in accordance with the fields they are skilled in and assigns tasks to education personnel in accordance with their disciplines. In relation to the world of education, learning facilities can be positioned as part of supporting student success which is called student learning achievement.
STUDENTS' SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
Authors: Mardhiyah Atiiqah , Jaya Aswadi , Uzer Yuspar
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was that students could communicate fluently using English in everyday life, using small group discussion strategies to make students more active in interacting with others. To collect the data for this research, the writer conduct in interview and questionnaire with the eight grade students at Junior High School Bina Jaya of Palembang. Each student will be given a paper like a questionnaire. The author will discuss the results of the research that has been done, namely using the small group discussion technique in learning speaking skills of students in the eighth grade. From the results of the questionnaire data processing, it can be seen from the statement item no.32 "Small group discussion techniques can improve students ''speaking skills". Most of the students chose 8 (50%) of the 16 respondents answered fully agree, while the rest chose 8 (50%) of the 16 respondents answered agree. Then the dominant result is balanced. The overall results of the study showed that small group discussions can effectively improve students' speaking skills, they actively conduct group discussions with their friends. Allow them to have an opinion and help each other, without mocking or laughing at each other.
JOURNALIST QUESTIONS TECHNIQUE IN WIRITING ABILITY WITH NARRATIVE TEXT
Authors: Prayoga Disky , Herlina Herlina , Rosmiyati Evi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study was to describe how the students use the journalist questions technique in writing ability in narrative text and to describe the studentsâ€™ responses produced in the class, the researcher would use written responses. This study used qualitative research, related to collect and analyse the data in the various forms, especially non-numeric forms. The researcher chosed this approach because the study's objectives include demonstrating knowledge of detailed and in-depth sample evaluation as well as class XI students at Senior High School PGRI 2 Palembang. The result showed that the narrative text was an idea from the students to understand and how to use journalist questions in writing with narrative text. The result showed that the 11th graders have a positive response towards the use of journalist questions in writing ability with narrative text. As a results of the studentsâ€™ responses produced in the class, the researcher found that students showed a range of behaviors that demonstrated their writing ability in narrative text and evaluation of the texts as well as of their responses. The class had a relatively sufficient feedback which provided. Students demonstrated a high comprehension from the text. The amounts of tasks in the text clearly aimed to reach the goal. Studentsâ€™ responses in written form also showed that they were trained to be more capable in writing.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECT READING THINKING ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Aprilia Dilla , Herlina Herlina , Mortini Asti Veto
Published: May 2023

This study aims to apply the use of Direct Reading Thinking Activity strategy in improving students' reading skills. This study uses a quantitative research with an experimental design. This research was conducted at Vocational High School of 5 Palembang. There were 2 groups selected by purposive sampling consisting of class X BDP 1 as the Experiment group and class X BDP 2 as the control group. Each student was given a pre-test at the beginning of the study and a post-test at the end of the study. The data processing in this study using the Independent Sample T-test. This study results that students who are given an Direct Reading Thinking Activity Strategy can help students in reducing errors in reading significantly as evidenced by the results of the pre-test and post-test data that have been given. This research can be a suggestion for teachers as an alternative to student reading that supports students' in learning. In experimental group, for the highest score in post-test was 100, the lowest score in post-test was 65, and the average was 81,00. Meanwhile, in control group for the highest score in post-test was 70, the lowest score in post-test was 55, the average was 58,00. The result of the research showed that there is a significant difference of reading score of the tenth grade students taught direct reading thinking activity from those ones taught conventional technique at Vocational High School of 5 Palembang
THE INFLUENCE OF REINFORCEMENT AND MOTIVATION ON STUDENTS' READING ABILITY
Authors: Irnasari Ria
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of teachers classroom reinforcement on the students reading ability, determine the influence of motivation on the students' reading ability and to determine the influence of teachers' classroom reinforcement and motivation simultaneously on the studentss' reading ability. This research was conducted on SMAN 16 OKI. The sample consisted of 30 students who were divided into two classes, each classes consisted 15 students. Samples were taken by random sampling technique. The method used in this research is Expose Facto with simple regression and multiple regression. the result ofÂ  the influence coefficient between teachersâ€™ classroom reinforcement and studentsâ€™ reading ability showed that level of significant was 0.041 < 0.05. Consequently, is a significant influence of teachersâ€™ classroom reinforcement on the elevenths grade students reading ability. A  The result of the influence coefficient between students' motivation and students' reading ability showed that level of significant was 0.036< 0.05. Consequently there is a significant influence of teachers' classroom motivation on the elevenths grade students' reading ability. The result of a  the influence coefficient between teachers' classroom reinforcement and motivation on the students' reading ability showed that level of significant was 0.046 < 0.05. Consequently, there are significant influences of teachers' classroom reinforcement and motivation on the elevenths grade students reading ability.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: TEACHERS' AND STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES AT SMAN SUMATERA SELATAN PALEMBANG
Authors: Safei Ahmad , Pratiwi Etty , Marleni Marleni
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study was to find out the teachers and students perceptions and the challenges that faced by the teachers and students in teaching and learning by using Bilingual Education Program at Senior High School of Sumatera Selatan Palembang. This study applied qualitative descriptive method. The population of this study was 4 science and math teachers and 25 of 10th grade students. The data were collected by using close- ended questionnaire and interview. The results showed that Bilingual education program is a good program. There were so many benefits for the teachers and students. This program required the teachers and students to speak English even the subject are mathematics and science. Bilingual was giving the chance for the teachers and students to get new experiences. The teachers and students reported to having limited English skills and particularly in terms of scientific terminology.
DESIGNING COURSEBOOK FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: ENGLISH FOR COLLEGIANS
Authors: Irzawati Ira , Dian Raharjo Yohanes Maria Restu , Hasan Tasya
Published: May 2023

The aim of this research is to design a coursebook for teaching English as a university compulsory subject. This research employed a Research and Development study that involves four English lecturers and eighty freshmen as the participants. Interviews and questionnaires were used as instruments to collect the data. The qualitative data were analyzed by using the adapted Miles and Huberman Model. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were analyzed by using a simple percentage analysis. At the end of this research, an English Coursebook, English for Collegian, has been finally completed. This book covers 14 units and each unit consists of seven main parts that accommodate comprehensive learning activities for each meeting. It is expected that this research brings fruitful impacts, especially in accommodating lecturers and studentsâ€™ needs, improving studentsâ€™ learning achievement, and boosting lecturersâ€™ motivation to create teaching material.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS REGARDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
Authors: Aisyah Syifa
Published: May 2023

Most English teachers teach students that the discussions to be taught are not so detailed that most students do not fully understand what the teacher is teaching. There are also teachers who give only assignments at the beginning of the lesson without explained the material that will be taught beforehand. So many students are overwhelmed and don't understand learning. In this situation, the study finds out how teachers feel about English language proficiency and their teaching effectiveness in English lessons. The study used a qualitative approach with semi-structured interview. The study was conducted at one of the Junior High School in Garut, West Java. It collected data from a Junior High School teachers. Furthermore, the study found that the relationship between English language proficiency and teaching effectiveness is that if a teacher had mastered English correctly and if a teacher had applied the right way of learning, especially in English study will be certainly improve student skills. The teacher will be very easy to present to the children and will make effective teaching in the classroom.
STUDENTS’ PREFERRED REWARDS ON TASK ACCOMPLISHMENT
Authors: Dewi Sinta
Published: May 2023

This study aims to figure out students’ preference of rewards after the accomplishment of the task given. Understanding the reasons for choosing the preferred reward also becomes the focus of the study. Descriptive study design was chosen to get the depth of understanding about the investigated issue. Semi-structured interview were questioned to 5 senior high school students in attempt to figure out their preferences of teachers rewards. The data were summarized and analyzed descriptively. The findings indicated that students preferred verbal rewards to tangible ones. The reasons for choosing the preferred reward were mostly based on the meaningfulness of the reward itself as well as its influence on their learning and psychological aspects. The study concluded that all factors that can enhance the effectiveness of reward need to be explored and understood. Keywords: Extrinsic reinforcement, reward
Math Teachers' Perceptions Regarding Financial Literacy
Authors: Sari Eka Fitri Puspa , Zulkardi Zulkardi , Putri Ratu Ilma Indra , Darmawijoyo Darmawijoyo
Published: May 2023

Secara umum covid-19 berdampak diberbagai aspek kehidupan, terutama dalam bidang finansial. Kurangnya pengetahuan individu mengenai finansial menyebabkan masalah terhadap kehidupan. Kenyataannya literasi finansial sudah terdapat di dalam kurikulum. Hal ini mendorong penelit untuk mengetahui persepsi guru matematika terhadap literasi finansial. Penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah semua guru matematika di SMP Negeri 18 Palembang yang berjumlah 6 orang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu triangulasi. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket tipe terbuka. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data angket didapatkan bahwa kurangnya pengetahuan guru-guru matematika mengenai literasi finansial. Oleh sebab itu penelitian ini merupakan penelitian awal bagi peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian lanjutan mengenai literasi finansial.  Covid-19 has affected various aspects of life, especially in the financial sector. The lack of financial literacy causes problems in life. In fact, financial literacy has already been infused in the curriculum. This prompted this study to find out the perception of math teachers on financial literacy. This descriptive qualitative study involved six teachers at SMP Negeri 18 Palembang. The method used in the study was triangulation. The data was collected through an open-type questionnaire. Based on the results of the questionnaire data analysis, it was found that mathematics teachers lacked knowledge regarding financial literacy. Therefore, this study was a preliminary study for other studies to further investigate financial literacy.
Innovation in The Development of an Electronic Practicum Book of IT-Based Learning Media Oriented to The Team-Based Project
Authors: Siregar Budi Halomoan , Kairuddin Kairuddin , Mansyur Abil , Yusoff Nazhatul Sahima Mohd
Published: May 2023

Belum terdapat buku praktikum yang memenuhi standar kualitas tinggi (valid, praktis dan efektif) yang dapat digunakan sebagai panduan belajar untuk mengembangkan media IT. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan satu buku praktikum media IT yang terintegrasi dengan prinsip-prinsip pembelajaran Team-Based Project yang memenuhi standar. Untuk menghasilkan produk yang diinginkan, maka dilakukan penelitian R&D dengan model 4D yang terdiri dari empat fase: pendefinisian, desain, pengembangan dan penyebarluasan. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa calon guru pada matakuliah media pembelajaran berbasis IT yang terdiri dari 63 orang (kelas A dan B). Untuk memperoleh data yang diperlukan, maka digunakan beberapa instrumen: lembar observasi, lembar validasi, lembar kepraktisan, dan lembar keefektifan berupa essay test dan lembar respon mahasiswa, kemudian data dianalisis secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, buku tersebut memenuhi 3 standar kualitas yang ditentukan, dan terbukti adanya peningkatan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menghasilkan produk media IT yang relevan dengan kebutuhan siswa sebagai yang termasuk pada warga digital. There are no practicum books that are valid, practical, and of good quality that can be utilized as study aids for creating IT media. This study aims to create an IT media practicum book that is integrated with team-based project principles that meet quality standards. R&D research is conducted using a 4D model, which consists of four processes, to produce the desired product: (1) define, (2) design, (3) develop and (4) disseminate. The subjects of this research are students who are prospective mathematics teachers and are taking IT-based learning media courses consisting of 63 people (classes A and B). The research data was obtained through several instruments: (1) observation sheets, (2) validation sheets, (3) practicality sheets, and (4) effectiveness sheets in the form of essay tests and student response sheets, then the data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Based on the research findings, the book has met the three specified quality standards, and it is proven that there is an increase in students' ability to understand development concepts and create IT media that are relevant to the needs of native digital learners.
Pre-Service Biology Teachers’ Mathematics Anxiety
Authors: Tamba Kimura Patar , Bermuli Jessica Elfani
Published: May 2023

Kemampuan kuantitatif dibutuhkan calon guru biologi dalam memahami fenomena biologis. Hal pertama yang perlu dilakukan dalam menyelesaikan masalah ini adalah perlunya eksplorasi kondisi kecemasan matematika calon guru biologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi tingkat kecemasan matematika calon guru biologi dan perbedaannya berdasarkan gender dan angkatan masuk kuliah. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuisioner AMAS (Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale). Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistic deskriptif, uji anova satu arah, dan uji Kruskal-Wallis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan calon guru biologi memiliki tingkat kecemasan matematika dan kecemasan belajar matematika berdasarkan angkatan dan gender berada pada kategori sedang. Sementara kecemasan evaluasi matematika berada pada kategori tinggi berdasarkan angkatan dan gender.  Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan kecemasan matematika, kecemasan belajar matematika, kecemasan atas evaluasi matematika berdasarkan gender dan angkatan. Hasil penelitian ini layak menjadi perhatian dalam pendidikan biologi bahwa perlu dikonstruksi suatu desain didaktis ataupun perubahan kurikulum yang mendorong integrasi dan interdisiplinari matematika dan biologi sehingga kecemasan matematika dapat berkurang. Quantitative ability is needed by prospective biology teachers in understanding biological phenomena. The first thing that needs to be done in solving this problem is the need to explore the condition of pre-service biology teachers’ mathematics anxiety. This study aims to explore the mathematics anxiety level of pre-service biology teachers and their differences by gender and cohort. Data were collected using the AMAS (Abbreviated Math Anxiety Scale) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA test, and Kruskal-Wallis test. The results showed that pre-service biology teachers had mathematics anxiety levels and mathematics learning anxiety based on cohort and gender were in the medium category. Meanwhile, mathematics evaluation anxiety is in the high category based on cohort and gender. The results also showed that there was no difference between mathematics anxiety, mathematics learning anxiety, anxiety over mathematics evaluation based on gender and cohort. The results of this study deserve attention in biology education that it is necessary to construct a didactic design or curriculum change that encourages integration and interdisciplinary mathematics and biology so that mathematics anxiety can be reduced.
Exion Math: An Interactive Digital Question Bank Design for Middle School Mathematics
Authors: Ikashaum Fertilia , Wahyuni Sri
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya kumpulan soal terpadu yang dapat diakses siswa dengan mudah. Bahan ajar yang dimiliki siswa di sekolah tidak dapat memberikan umpan balik berupa skor akhir dan pembahasan dari setiap soal. Terlebih lagi lembar soal yang sering dimiliki siswa memiliki tampilan kurang menarik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan bank soal matematika SMP berbasis digital dan interaktif yang valid dan layak digunakan siswa. Bank soal tersebut berupa website yang dapat diakses oleh seluruh siswa tanpa berbayar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian design research tipe development study yang terdiri dari preliminary design dan formative evaluation. Data diperoleh melalui angket dan dianalisis menggunakan kategorisasi penilaian. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari dosen, guru, dan siswa sesuai tahap penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan web bank soal bernilai valid berdasarkan penilaian validator dan dapat digunakan oleh semua kalangan secara terbuka. A question bank is an accessible website provided for all students free of charge. This study was  initiated due to the lack of a accessible collection of integrated questions banks. Teaching materials at school did not provide feedback such as a final score and explanation of each question. Furthermore, the question sheets showed an unattractive interface. This study aimed to produce interactive and digital-based math question banks for junior high school that met the validity and appropriateness for students to use. This design study was a development study encompassing preliminary design and formative evaluation. The data were obtained through questionnaires and analysis using assessment categorization. According to the research stages, the participants were lecturers, teachers, and students. The study results showed that the question bank web was valid based on the validator's assessment and able to be used by all groups openly
Students' Computing Thinking Ability in Calculating an Area Using The Limit of Riemann Sum Approach
Authors: Junaeti Enjun , Herman Tatang , Priatna Nanang , Dasari Dadan , Juandi Dadang
Published: May 2023

Melatih kemampuan berpikir komputasional mahasiswa membuka peluang untuk lebih menguasi konsep, menganalisis permasalahan, dan membangun solusi dunia nyata. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis kemampuan berpikir komputational mahasiswa Pendidikan Ilmu Komputer berupa kemampuan abstraksi, dekomposisi, berpikir algoritmik, dan generalisasi. Metode penelitian yaitu studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Pembelajaran dilakukan kepada 40 mahasiswa semester 1 (satu) secara kolaboratif dalam penyelesaian masalah luas daerah dengan pendekatan limit. Pada akhir pembelajaran mahasiswa diberikan soal tes kemampuan berpikir komputasional mahasiswa. Jawaban tes setiap mahasiswa dianalisis dari segi sisi fungsi mental yang muncul untuk mengetahui karakteristik akusisi kemampuan penyelesaian masalah. Pada penelitian yang telah dilakukan mahasiswa dikategorikan dalam kelompok novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, dan expert berdasarkan karakter penyelesaian masalahnya. Pada umumnya setiap mahasiswa telah memiliki kemampuan berpikir algoritmik. Sebagian besar mahasiswa (kecuali kategori novice) juga telah mampu mengabstraksi dan mendekomposisi permasalahan. Sedangkan kemampuan pengenalan pola baru terlihat pada mahasiswa dengan kategori competent, proficient, dan expert. Training students' computational thinking ability provides opportunities to comprehend concepts, analyse problems, and build solutions in real-life contexts. The purpose of the study was to analyse the computational thinking abilities of Computer Science Education students, i.e., abstraction, decomposition, algorithmic thinking, and generalization abilities. The research method used was a case study with a descriptive qualitative approach. The learning process was conducted by 40 students for semester 1 (one) semester collaboratively in solving area problems using the limit approach. At the end of the lesson, the students were tested through students' computational thinking abilities. Each student's answers were analyzed in terms of the mental functions that emerged to determine the characteristics of the acquisition of problem-solving ability. In this study, the students were categorized into groups of novices, advanced beginner, competent, professional, and expert based on the natures of their problem solving. In general, every student had the ability to think algorithmically. Most students (except the novice category) were able to abstract and unravel the problems. Meanwhile, the ability to recognize new patterns were demonstrated by the students in the competent, professional, and expert categories.
Numeration-Based Teaching Materials on Algebra Shape Materials for Blended Learning
Authors: Safitra M David , Hapizah Hapizah , Mulyono Budi , Susanti Ely
Published: May 2023

Kebutuhan bahan ajar diperlukan untuk meningkatkan efektifitas pembelajaran dan pemahaman peserta didik. Penelitian bertujuan menghasilkan bahan ajar berbasis numerasi materi bentuk aljabar untuk blended learning yang valid, praktis dan memiliki efek potensial terhadap kemampuan numerasi peserta didik. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah angket, tes dan wawancara. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 24 peserta didik kelas VII salah satu SMP Negeri di Palembang. Kevalidan bahan ajar dilihat dari aspek kelayakan isi, bahasa, tampilan, serta komentar dan saran dari hasil uji coba one-to-one. Kepraktisan bahan ajar dilihat dari angket. Skor rata-rata kevalidan bahan ajar adalah 74,77 dengan kriteria cukup valid atau layak digunakan dengan revisi. Sedangkan skor rata-rata kepraktisan bahan ajar adalah 87,08 dengan kriteria sangat praktis. Bahan ajar yang dikembangkan memiliki efek potensial terhadap kemampuan numerasi dilihat dari hasil tes 8 peserta didik terkategori sangat baik, 9 peserta didik terkategori baik, 4 peserta didik terkategori sedang dan 3 peserta didik terkategori kurang. The need for teaching materials is needed to help improve effective learning and student understanding. This study aims to produce numeration-based teaching materials in algebraic forms for blended learning that are valid, practical and have a potential effect on students' numeracy abilities. Data collection techniques used are questionnaires, tests and interviews. The sample of this research was 24 class VII students of one of the state Junior High School in Palembang. The validity of teaching materials was seen from the aspects of content feasibility, language feasibility, display feasibility, also comments and suggestions from the results of one-to-one trials. The practicality of teaching materials can be seen from the questionnaire. The average score for the validity of teaching materials is 74.77 with the criteria being quite valid or suitable for use with revisions. While the average practicality score of teaching materials is 87.08 with very practical criteria. The developed teaching materials also have a potential effect on numeracy skills as seen from the test results with 8 students in the very good category, 9 students in the good category, 4 students in the moderate category and 3 students in the poor category.
Measurement of Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide, Leptin Hormone, and Lipoprotein (a) In Iraqi Female Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Abdul-Qahar Zina H. , Mahmood Halla G. , Rasheed Manal k.
Published: May 2023

Back ground:-Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of inflammatory polyarthritis, with a  prevalence of approximately 0.8% of adults worldwide, Rheumatoid arthritis patients may become disabled within few years if untreated that may lead to permanent disability. Different biomarkers have been assessed for the improved diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis, including a wide range of autoantibodies. However, only rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACCP) have gained wide acceptance.
Aim of the study to investigate the levels of ACCP, Leptin, and Lipoprotein (a) in females with RA to provide information on possible pathophysiologic mechanisms, and to give recommendations for determination of these parameters in diagnosis and follow up of Rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Patients and methods:- The study included Forty women with RA and Thirty apparently healthy women with matching age and weight as controls.The patients were selected at the outpatient clinic of Rheumatology & Rehabilitation in Medical City/ Baghdad Teaching Hospital during the period from (May2013 ) to (December2013 ).    
Results:-The results showed that levels of ACCP antibodies in serum of patients with RA were significantly higher than in serum of healthy control. Also there were significant differences between mean of serum leptin level and Lp (a) in patients compared to the control group.
Conclusion:- Serum biomarkers like ACCP, Leptin, & Lipoprotein (a) assays are becoming increasingly available and may help in early diagnosis and assessment of complications in Rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Dingle's “Clock Paradox” Short Disproof
Authors: Sfarti Adrian
Published: May 2023

In this paper we provide a concise refutation to the fringe arguments brought up by Herbert Dingle against special relativity.
Character Development of The Nation's Next Generation In Terms of Reading Habits In The Midst of Sophistication of Technology 5.0
Authors: Soepardi Suryaningsih
Published: May 2023

The younger generation is the main pillar of a nation, which will determine how this country will be in the future. Will it be more advanced or just the opposite? The first fact, UNESCO said that Indonesia ranks second from the bottom in terms of world literacy, meaning that interest in reading is very low. According to UNESCO data, the reading interest of the Indonesian people is very concerning, only 0.001%. This means, out of 1,000 Indonesians, only 1 person is an avid reader!

In a different research titled World's Most Literate Nations Ranked conducted by Central Connecticut State University in March 2016, Indonesia was ranked 60th out of 61 countries in terms of reading interest, just below Thailand (59) and above Botswana (61). In fact, in terms of infrastructure assessment to support reading, Indonesia's ranking is above European countries.

The second fact is that 60 million Indonesians own gadgets, or the world's fifth largest number of gadget owners. Digital marketing research institute Emarketer estimates that by 2018 the number of active smartphone users in Indonesia will be more than 100 million people. With such a large number, Indonesia will become the country with the fourth largest active smartphone user in the world after China, India and America.

Ironically, even though interest in reading books is low, wearesocial data as of January 2017 reveals that Indonesians can stare at gadget screens for approximately 9 hours a day.
Measuring the short-term economic impacts of ecological restoration
Authors: Botta Robert , Court Christa D. , Camp Edward V.
Published: May 2023

Increasing demand for ecological restoration has resulted in the development of a “restoration economy” in the United States. Often, the implementation phase of restoration efforts involves substantial capital and labor investments, the short-term economic impacts of which should not be ignored when evaluating the outcomes of restoration efforts. This publication describes the relevant economic impact analysis methods and summarizes a case study application of these methods for the restoration of the Lone Cabbage Reef (LCR) Complex, a recently restored oyster reef in Florida. It should be useful to local governments, outreach and Extension agents, and management agency personnel who want to better understand the economic impacts of restoration actions.
Estimación de costos de producción de maracuyá morada en sur de Florida
Authors: Blare Trent , Contreras Victor , Ballen Fredy H. , Anderson Joshua D. , Crane Jonathan H. , Haley Nicholas , Bejarano Andrés
Published: May 2023

Esta publicación examina los costos estimados y los rendimientos de una plantación de maracuyá morada establecida en el sur de Florida. La información presentada en este documento se recopiló a través de entrevistas de campo con productores y especialistas en la industria. Se basa en una variedad de prácticas de producción en producciones a pequeña escala (1-2 acres). La información en este documento está destinada solo como una guía para estimar los requisitos financieros de una plantación ya establecida de maracuyá. Estimamos un rendimiento neto de $ 2,772/acre/año, o $ 0. 98/libra, el cual es un retorno económico muy atractivo comparado al de otras frutas tropicales de la zona.
Fall Prevention: Staying Active
Authors: Romero Sergio , Bobroff Linda , Lynch Wendy
Published: May 2023

This publication discusses exercises that can help readers maintain or improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Written by Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff, and Wendy W. Lynch, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised April 2023.
Floricane Blackberry Pruning Guide for Florida
Authors: Shahid Muhammad A. , Sarkhosh Ali
Published: May 2023

This article aims to provide a general overview of growth habits, fruiting patterns, and pruning requirements/timing for county and state Extension faculty, growers, homeowners, and students interested in growing floricane blackberries in Florida. Written by Muhammad A. Shahid and Ali Sarkhosh, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2023.
An Introduction to Some Common and Charismatic Florida Spiders
Authors: Powell E. C. , Taylor L. A. , Wehman Epstein Samm
Published: May 2023

Florida has a rich diversity of spiders that vary greatly in body shape, size, color, hunting strategy, and habitat. While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. This publication highlights some of the most commonly encountered spiders in Florida and some less common, but particularly charismatic, groups. The publication provides information on species biology along with images and descriptions for spiders across 15 families. Accompanying the publication is a downloadable educational coloring book focused on spiders, providing a creative way for people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and intrigue of spiders.
Coloring with Spiders: Our Favorites from Florida
Authors: Taylor L. A. , Wehman Epstein Samm
Published: May 2023

Florida has a rich diversity of spiders that vary greatly in body shape, size, color, hunting strategy, and habitat. While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. This downloadable educational coloring book focused on spiders provides a creative way for people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and intrigue of spiders. It accompanies An introduction to Some Common and Charismatic Florida Spiders, a facts sheet highlighting some of the most commonly encountered spiders in Florida and some less common, but particularly charismatic, groups. The fact sheet, available at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1366, provides information on species biology along with images and descriptions for spiders across 15 families.
Viviendo con los Caimanes: Una Realidad en Florida
Authors: Swiman Elizabeth , Hostetler Mark , Miller Sarah Webb , Main Martin , Areingdale Alejandra , Acevedo Miguel
Published: May 2023

En Florida compartimos nuestro ambiente con un reptil enorme, el caimán americano (Alligator mississipiensis). Caimanes y humanos interactúan frecuentemente debido al aumento drástico de la población humana; esto ha incrementado la posibilidad de conflicto. Entender dónde habitan los caimanes, cómo se comportan, y qué podemos hacer para evitar conflictos es vital para poder compartir nuestro espacio de forma segura. 
Esta es la versión en español del documento originalmente publicado en inglés: "Living with alligators: a reality in Florida" (#WEC203)
AUDIT TOOL AND LINKED ARCHIVE SYSTEM (ATLAS) IN IMPROVING AUDIT QUALITY
Authors: Margaret Krisis Ayu , Novita Novita , Azka Aditya Fadillah
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the use of the Audit Tool and Linked Archive System (ATLAS) Application as a working paper in improving audit quality. The population of this study is auditors who work in public accounting firms where the number is not known for sure so that from the results of calculations with a sample formula for an unlimited population, a minimum number of samples of 96 samples was obtained. In this study, the samples processed were 100 collected from the results of questionnaire answers that were distributed online to auditors working in public accountants with auditor criteria who had applied the use of the ATLAS Application in the audit process. The data analysis technique used is with PLS (Partial Least Square). The results of the study show that the ATLAS application plays an important role in improving the quality of audits. The auditor who was sampled in this study stated that the ATLAS Application provides a structured working paper that is very helpful for auditors in carrying out audit procedures starting from the planning stage, risk response to the audit reporting stage in accordance with audit standards as a basis for providing audit opinions where these stages help auditors in improving audit quality. Furthermore, the use of the ATLAS Application in the implementation of audit procedures makes the audit process more effective and efficient.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY (EOQ) METHOD ON CV ANUGRAH SAKTI
Authors: Inasari Fania , Korawijayanti Lardin , Al Farizi Musyafa
Published: May 2023

The purpose of thi study is to determine the cost of raw material inventory which is more efficient by using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method at CV Anugrah Sakti. Data collection methods in this study are interviews,observation, and documentation. This research uses comparative data analysis test to assess whether or not the efficiency of raw material inventory costs at CV Anugrah Sakti is significant. The results of this study indicate that the difference in inventory costs between the company's calculations with the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) method for chicken feather raw materials is more efficient IDR. 189,043,691 and bread raw materials with EOQ are more efficient IDR. IDR1,457,285,871. With a frequency of ordering for chicken feather raw materials as much as 7 times, with orders made once every 41 days. While the raw material for bread waste is 3 times a year, once every 106 days.
Moral Implications of Darwinian Evolution for Human Reference Based in Christian Ethics: a Critical Analysis and Response to the "Moral Individualism" of James Rachels
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Bauer Stephen
Published: May 2023

The topic. This dissertation explores and analyzes James Rachels's efforts to prove that Darwin's theory of evolution has catastrophic implications for traditional Christian ethics. The purpose. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore and evaluate the question of whether or not protology affects ethics. In particular, I propose to distill the implications of evolutionary views of origins for ethics, mainly in reference to the issue of human preference over nature in ethics. I propose to disclose Rachels's understanding of the implications of evolution on human preference (greater protections for human beings over non-humans) in ethics (such as biblical-Christian ethics), and to evaluate his views on the basis of his internal consistency, and the accuracy of his use of Christian history and biblical data. The sources. In order to accomplish this purpose, many sources were consulted, starting with the works of Rachels himself. Some of the additional authors consulted include: J. V. Langmead Casserly, Richard Dawkins, Stephen J. Gould, John F. Haught, Cornelius Hunter, Jerry Korsmeyer, Andrew Linzey, John Rawls, Tom Regan, Lewis Regenstein, Michael Ruse, Richard Ryder, Peter Singer, Gerhard von Rad, Stephen Webb, Lynn White, Jr., and Benjamin Wiker. Conclusions. First, James Rachels is essentially correct in his analysis of the impact of Darwinian evolution on Christian Ethics. Second, possibly Rachels's greatest contribution is identifying Darwin's rejection of teleology as the philosophical nerve of Darwinism. Third, Rachels correctly identifies two key pillars of human preference in Christian ethics and shows how evolution undermines each pillar. Fourth, the work of evolutionary theologians corroborate Rachels's assertion that any kind of theism incorporating Darwin's theory cannot sustain a traditional Christian view of morality. Fifth, the dependence of evolutionary theologians on Process Theology undermines the grounding of God's moral authority by limiting His foreknowledge. Sixth, Wiker is correct in his assertion that cosmology affects morality, and that changing from a biblical cosmology to a materialist one will eventually undermine Christian ethics. Seventh, I conclude that in the evolutionary system, rights become grounded in individual functionality, whereas in Scripture they are granted by God, thus providing for them a more secure foundation.
Perceptions of Nursing Academic Administrators and Faculty Related to the Pursuit of Upper-Level Administrative Careers
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Adams Lavonne
Published: May 2023

Problem. To address the shortage of qualified candidates interested in academic administration, this study explored factors related to recruitment of nursing academic administrators, including leadership practices of current administrators, career aspirations of potential administrators, and perceptions of both groups toward a career in academic administration. Method. Nursing academic administrators and full-time faculty from randomly selected National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC)-accredited nursing programs in private colleges or universities in the United States participated in the study. Administrators completed the Leadership Practices Inventory-Self (LPI-Self) and an investigator-designed Recruitment Questionnaire. Faculty completed the Leadership Practices Inventory-Observer (LPI-Observer) and an investigator-designed Career Aspiration Questionnaire. Faculty response rate was 53.2%, and administrator response rate was 81.5%. Results. The majority of faculty respondents (63%) would not consider moving to a position with greater administrative responsibility. Workload, conflict, and conflict-related issues were identified by both administrators and faculty as most likely to discourage pursuit of an administrative position. Additional challenge/variety of work, opportunity to influence organizational climate for change, opportunity to facilitate faculty growth and development, and mix of administration with teaching were identified by both administrators and faculty as most likely to encourage pursuit of an administrative position, with faculty also identifying salary. Faculty career aspiration toward a position with greater administrative responsibility increased for those who had completed additional course work beyond their highest degree, but was not significantly related to current position held, highest degree completed, program size, LPI-Self category, or the LPI-Self Modeling the Way and Enabling Others to Act subscore categories. Conclusions. Methods to manage or reduce workload and conflict should be identified and implemented. Methods to maximize the factors identified as likely to encourage pursuit of academic administration should be identified and implemented. Leadership development opportunities should be made available for faculty interested in administration. The relationship between the leadership practices of the administrator and the willingness of faculty to hold administrative responsibility should be explored further, as should the relationship between faculty career aspiration and pursuit of additional coursework beyond the highest degree obtained.
First-Year Teacher Perceptions of Classroom Experiences and Teacher Induction in a Midwestern School District
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Fleming Cheryl
Published: May 2023

Problem. The purpose of this study was to discover first-year teacher perceptions of their experiences with classroom teaching and teacher induction in a midwestern school district. Method. This qualitative study sought to discover how new teachers build knowledge of the context and culture of teaching. Purposeful sampling techniques were used. Participants were delimited to practicing K-6 educators in an Indiana urban school district, completing their first year of experience as classroom teachers. Data collection occurred through semi-structured interviews. The questions focused upon the development process of beginning teachers, and how an induction program contributed to their development. The interview tapes were transcribed verbatim, and coded using the constant comparative method. Results were verified through review by the participants and by professional educators. Results. These first-year teachers believed they entered the teaching profession with an adequate knowledge base, yet lacked preparation in classroom management, student discipline, knowledge of children's social issues, and interpersonal skills. A supportive building principal, supportive colleagues, and a positive school culture played an important role in assisting first-year teachers, according to the participants. These first-year teachers believed that human assistance proved more helpful to them than attending meetings or listening to speakers. Human aspects of teaching, such as assisting new teachers to manage time and stress, must be addressed, besides the logistical aspects of planning lessons and obtaining resources. First-year teachers desired to network with other teachers with whom they could share their problems and discuss possible solutions. Conclusions. Induction programs that successfully assist new teachers to weather their first year in the classroom need to be well organized and planned, with a study of new teacher needs and adult learner characteristics underlying the program. Induction programs should include orientation, mentoring, and on-going staff development; should extend beyond the first year of teaching; and should emphasize improving instruction, leading to improved student achievement. Induction programs promote new teacher success and improvement only if the participants view the programs as useful and relevant.