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Upaya Meningkatkan Kompetensi Profesional Guru Melalui Pendampingan Penyusunan Proposal Penelitian dan Artikel Tulis Ilmiah
Authors: Cahyono Edy , Sumarni Woro , Rusilowati Ani , Harjito  , Kasmui
Published: March 2024

Kemampuan meneliti dan publikasi masih menjadi masalah bagi sebagian besar guru. Mengacu pada permasalahan tersebut, Program Doktor Pendidikan Sains Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Semarang bersama MKKS Wilayah X Banyumas telah menyelenggarakan bimbingan teknis yang bertujuan untuk (1) meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam merencanakan, melaksanakan, dan melaporkan kegiatan penelitian. (2) meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menyusun artikel ilmiah hasil penelitian untuk dipublikasikan dalam jurnal ilmiah. Kegiatan dilakukan secara online dalam 4 tahap mulai 10 Juni 2021 hingga 6 November 2021. Sebanyak 110 guru SMA se-Banyumas Raya. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah prinsip learning by doing, dilakukan secara klasikal melalui zoom cloud meeting untuk penyampaian materi secara teori dan pendampingan individu melalui WhatsApp Group dan email. Luaran dari program ini berupa proposal penelitian, dan artikel ilmiah untuk dipublikasikan. Antusiasme peserta dalam menyusun proposal penelitian dan menulis artikel untuk publikasi sangat tinggi dan mereka menginginkan pendampingan yang berkelanjutan untuk sukses melaksanakan penelitian dan mempublikasikan artikel ilmiah.
Influence of Incorporating MWCNTs on Some Physical Characteristics of Blend Nanocomposites
Authors: Jassim Lubna Abdul-Aziz , Jawad Mohammed Kadhim
Published: March 2024

Nanocomposite membranes made of chitosan (Cs) concentrations, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with a fixed ratio of (60:40), then incorporated with different concentrations of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3%) were created using the solution cast method. The membranes were identified using UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results demonstrated that the samples were sufficiently stable, and the interactions between nanoparticles and polymers were generally negligible. XRD patterns showed a crystalline phase of PVA, an amorphous phase of chitosan, and a more crystalline phase as MWCNTs were introduced. In particular, at high percentages of MWCNTs, the dominant phase (002), connected to MWCNTs, was shifted to a higher value. The UV-vis spectroscopy of the sample showed only one absorption peak at about 230 nm and no other peaks. This may be due to transparency in PVA and Cs. The band gap energy decreased when higher percentages of MWCNTs were added to the mixture.
Rhizome as a mechanism of manipulation in German-language journalistic text
Authors: Chetyrkina Inna Valerjevna
Published: March 2024

The research focuses on the pressing issue of contemporary political discourse – the technologies of manipulation in the media space, specifically the linguistic mechanisms for transmitting pragmatic attitudes and value orientations in journalistic texts. These processes directly correlate with the phenomenon of increasing entropy in the text and, as the study has shown, largely arise from the rhizome - the nonlinear nature of organizing integrity. The research aim is to identify the linguistic mechanisms underlying the rhizomatic structure of media text. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that for the first time, using a specific info-cause as an example, the rhizome is examined as a mechanism for implementing manipulative strategies in the modern German-speaking media space; the conditioned technologies of modeling pragmatic attitudes by the rhizome are revealed; the explicit and implicit mechanisms of implementing this process are described. The obtained results have shown that in journalistic texts, the rhizome manifests itself as multi-vectorial and the contradictory transmission of information, greatly enhancing the possibilities of interpretations inherent in the language structure, becoming a significant mechanism for implementing manipulative strategies.
Features of the “Onegin text” reception in the literary process of the 21st century
Authors: Gudkova Svetlana Petrovna , Rauzhina Anastasia Mikhailovna
Published: March 2024

The present article is devoted to the study of the specifics of the “Onegin text” development in the modern literary process, which allows us to determine the nature of the reception of the classical text in the Russian poetry of recent decades. The aim of the research is to study the peculiarities of development and transformation of plots and motifs of the “Onegin text” in the literary process of modernity. The scientific novelty is determined by the fact that for the first time modern poetic revisions of A. S. Pushkin’s novel in verse “Eugene Onegin” are comprehended in the stated aspect, which allows us to expand the idea of their problem-thematic originality and compositional principles, as well as to determine the place of poetic paraphrases in the literary process of the XXI century. As a result, firstly, it is established that the emergence of a large number of the “Onegin texts” in the modern literary process is caused both by the desire to move away from the clichéd perception of the classical model and to comprehend modern reality through the prism of the genre of Pushkin’s novel in verse. Deconstructing the genre canon of Pushkin’s work, modern authors create travesty texts, various kinds of paraphrases and parodies of the classical plot, where the iconic hero becomes a marker of the contemporary era. Secondly, it was found that the authors of the 21st century create fanfics in order to draw attention to the creative personality of the creator of the text, to make it popular on the Internet. In addition, the emergence of the “Onegin texts” is due to the desire to reflect on the imperfections of the era, when the classical picture of the world is taken as a reference point.
Discovering Culture and English: My Learning Experience at Ahmad Dahlan University through UMT's Study Abroad Program
Authors: Indra Yudhie , Syahan Rizka Salsabiila , Triana Audia , Dalpah Dalpah , Ardelia Sita
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research is to open the door for writers to explore their public speaking in Indonesian culture, especially in the UAD campus environment. They detailed interactions with local students, participation in cultural activities, and learning about the traditions and values that underlie Indonesian society. In addition, the author also notes the positive influence that Indonesian culture has on their world perspective. The method used is a qualitative method. The results of this research show that the authors share their challenges and achievements in improving their English language skills. They evaluated how this experience improved their English and public speaking skills, which would be useful in the current context of globalization and provided insight into valuable cross-cultural and linguistic learning experiences through comparative study programs. It also underscores the importance of cultural exchange in opening up global understanding and developing language skills for students participating in such programs.
Unlocking Opportunities: Learning Beyond Experience Trough Benchmarking from UMT to UAD
Authors: Nargis Nargis - , Cintya Desmi Ayu , Melyana Mita - , Lintang Yunita - , Cintya Novi - , Putri Riana Andriana
Published: March 2024

AbstractBenchmarking is an activity in education that is carried out to compare various aspects of two or more institutions within an educational institution, be it a school, university or other educational institution. The activity was carried out by a group of students from Muhammadiyah University, Tangerang, and Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta. In this comparative study activity, students took part in a workshop with the theme "Building a Relationship and Giving Experience for Each Other to Improve English Skill Performance". Using the observation method, the researcher explains the social and cultural in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is a popular tourist destination and university town, which leads to a wide range of linguistic and cultural variances brought about by the city's large immigrant and visitor populations. Both locals and visitors respect each other's culture and the way the people of Yogyakarta are cultured, despite the stark disparities in language, ethnicity, and customs.Keywords: Socio-cultural, facilities, benchmarking.
KEHARUSAN DAN KEMUNGKINAN PENDIDIKAN DALAM KONTEKS MERDEKA BELAJAR SERTA PARADIGMA PEMBELAJARAN ABAD 21
Authors: Yohamintin Yohamintin , Widiansyah Apriyanti
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui keharusan dan kemungkinan pendidikan dalam konteks merdeka belajar serta paradigma pembelajaran abad 21, yang meliputi; keharusan pendidikan, kemungkinan di didik, tut wuri handayani, konsep naturalisme, nativisme, empirisme, konvergensi, merdeka belajar, serta paradigma pembelajaran abad 21 guna memenuhi ketentuan dan keharusan pembelajaran abad 21 dengan metode kualitatif deskriptif, yang menggambarkan secara jelas dimensi-dimensi korelatifitas-sinergisitas mengenai Keharusan Dan Kemungkinan Pendidikan Dalam Konteks Merdeka Belajar Serta Paradigma Pembelajaran Abad 21 secara objektif yang menggambarkan keadaan subjek/objek berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang diteliti.
POLA ASUH ORANG TUA TERHADAP KEDISPLINAN SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Fauziah Nova Dwi Nur , Umam Nanang Khoirul
Published: March 2024

Pola asuh orang tua menjadi kunci utama dalam membentuk karakter disiplin pada anak. Pola asuh penelantaran dan otoriter menjadi pola asuh yang banyak di temukan. Metode yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah menggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang di lakukan kepada 18 siswa. Peneliti menemukan berbagai hal yang tidak terduga di mana anak lebih menyukai untuk tidak di atur oleh orang tua. Pola asuh merupakan suatu sikap yang di lakukan orang tua dalam berinteraksi dengan anak anaknya.Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pola asuh yang diterapkan orang tua pada siswa ada berbagai macam mulai dari pola asuh Demokratis, Permisif, Otoriter dan Penelantaran. Dan yang paling dominan atau yang banyak peneliti temukan merupakan pola asuh otoriter dan pola asuh penelataran. Orang tua hanya menuntut tanpa mendampingi anak dalam berproses membentuk karakter disiplin.
PENGARUH KECERDASAN INTRAPERSONAL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR IPS SISWA KELAS VI SDN RANCASENENG I
Authors: Oktaviani Dina , Ratnasari Dine Trio , Oktaviana Yayan , Fadhilah Euis , Erniawati Een
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kecerdasan intrapersonal terhadap hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas VI SDN Rancaseneng I. Penelitian yang dilakukan termasuk pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode ex post facto. Pada penelitian ini kelas yang menjadi populasi penelitian adalah kelas VI SDN Rancaseneng I yang berjumlah 36 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan populasi sebagai sampel (sampel jenuh). Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dan hasil belajar IPS berupa Penilaian Tengah Semester (PTS). Instrumen disebarkan kepada responden yang menjadi sampel penelitian untuk kemudian data yang diperoleh melalui instrumen angket tersebut dianalisis dengan analisis regresi linier sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara kecerdasan intrapersonal terhadap hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas VI SDN Rancaseneng I. Hasil ini diperoleh melalui analisis data dengan regresi linier sederhana yang membentuk persamaan regresi Y = 36,463 + 0,552X dan dengan nilai thitung > ttabel (3,443 > 2,028) dan nilai signifikansi < 0,05 (0,002 < 0,05). Besar koefisien determinasi (R square) 0,259 artinya kecerdasan intrapersonal berpengaruh sebesar 25,9 % terhadap hasil belajar IPS siswa di SDN Rancaseneng I, sedangkan 74,1% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.Kata Kunci: Kecerdasan Intrapersonal, Hasil Belajar, IPS.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY IN THE MATH ESSENTIALS AT AN ISLAMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BANDUNG
Authors: Subhi Muhammad Ari , Herman Tatang , Darhim Darhim
Published: March 2024

Creativity is an important ability for students to have in the 21st century. The ability to think creatively is very important for innovation, developing original ideas, and finding new ways of thinking for students. In the context of mathematics, the mathematical creativity thinking ability to solve mathematical problems related to everyday life is important. However, the results of previous studies revealed that students' mathematical creative thinking abilities were still relatively low. This study aims to analyze the level of students' mathematical creativity thinking ability at an Islamic Middle School in Bandung. The research method used is descriptive-quantitative. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The subjects in this study were 17 eighth-grade students at an Islamic Middle School in Bandung. while the data collection techniques used are tests, questionnaires, and interviews. The test consists of four questions on math essentials based on indicators of mathematical creative thinking ability: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The questionnaire consists of 15 closed statements based on 5 attitudes related to mathematical creative thinking abilities, namely: curiosity, imaginativeness, liking challenges, courage, and respect. Unstructured interviews were conducted as a validation of the results of the questionnaire. The results showed that the level of students' mathematical creative thinking ability was divided into 29% of students at level 3, 24% of students at level 2, 18% of students at level 1, and 29% of students at level 0.
The advantages of the aptitude treatment interaction learning model in learning mathematics
Authors: Mulia Tri Cahya , Meiliasari Meiliasari
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan keunggulan penerapan model pembelajaran aptitude treatment interaction dalam pembelajaran matematika berdasarkan artikel penelitian yang diterbitkan dalam satu dekade terakhir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literature review secara sistematis dengan mengumpulkan 15 jurnal yang relevan kemudian diseleksi kembali untuk memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan kriteria penilaian kualitas hasil penelitian. Ditemukan informasi perkembangan penelitian analisis penerapan model pembelajaran aptitude treatment interaction mulai dari tingkat SD, SMP, SMA, dan Perguruan Tinggi. Tingkat keberhasilan yang ditunjukkan dari penerapan model aptitude treatment interaction dalam pembelajaran matematika di tingkat SD, SMP, SMA dan Perguruan tinggi sangat tinggi. Selaras dengan hasil analisis dari penelitian yang disajikan tertulis beberapa masukan yang diberikan oleh penulis, salah satu masukan yang dituliskan dalam artikel adalah seorang guru harus melakukan persiapan yang baik saat menerapkan model aptitude treatment interaction dalam pembelajaran dan guru harus mengetahui kemampuan siswa dengan baik karena jika guru salah dalam mengelompokkan siswa maka perlakuan yang diperoleh siswa juga akan salah.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY IN SOLVING SOCIAL ARITHMETIC PROBLEMS IN VIEW OF GENDER
Authors: Oktaviasari Annisa Nur Aini , Khotimah Rita Pramujiyanti
Published: March 2024

This study aims to develop students' ability to use critical thinking to solve social arithmetic problems. This study adopted qualitative and descriptive methods. The subjects of this study included 3 male students and 3 female students from VII E of SMP Negeri 1 Masaran. The data collection techniques used in this study are tests, interviews and documents. Data validity is based on a triangulation process. Analytical techniques reduce data, display it, and draw conclusions. The results revealed differences in critical thinking skills when solving social computing tasks associated with gender differences. In terms of high critical thinking skills, both male and female students mastered all the indicators of critical thinking, namely interpretation, analysis, evaluation and reasoning. In terms of critical thinking ability, boys in the middle category can master three indicators, namely interpretation, evaluation and conclusion. Female students, on the other hand, can only understand explanatory, analytical and evaluative indicators. In the low category, critical thinking ability has only two indicators of critical thinking, interpretation and analysis.Keywords: critical thinking, gender, social arithmetic
ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S MATHEMATICAL REASONING ABILITY IN LEARNING INDEPENDENCE ON GEOMETRY MATERIALS
Authors: RAHMAWATI ANDIRA , TSURAYYA AYU
Published: March 2024

One of the standards of competence included in the default development process is the ability to reason, which is one of the skills to be developed. In resolving potentially challenging problems, students need to develop the ability of a student's mathematical reasoning. It is, therefore essential to improve students' mathematical reasoning ability. The purpose of this study is to describe how junior high students use mathematical reasoning to solve geometry problems with their learning independence. This study used a descriptive qualitative research methodology using 30 class VIII junior high school students in Bekasi as research subjects. The methods used to obtain information include written tests for mathematical reasoning abilities, independent learning questionnaires, and interviews to find out whether the answers given are correct as they are and to strengthen the results of the previous written test. The results showed that students with the highest mathematical reasoning abilities also had a high level of learning independence from all subjects in this study. However, students who have not fully met the indicators of mathematical reasoning ability have good learning independence.
ANALYSIS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S MATHEMATICAL LITERACY ABILITY IN RME-BASED MATHEMATICS LEARNING IN VIEW OF SELF-EFFICACY
Authors: Mirtasari Agustina
Published: March 2024

Mathematical literacy is a skill that a person must master in the context of construction, application and interpretation to obtain solutions to problems encountered in everyday life and can be influenced by self-efficacy. This research has several objectives as follows: (1) Describe the self-efficacy abilities of students at SMP Negeri 2 Todanan. (2) Describe the mathematical literacy abilities of students at SMP Negeri 2 Todanan in RME-based learning. (3) Knowing students' mathematical literacy abilities in RME-based learning in terms of self-efficacy. This research applies a qualitative approach, namely an approach that aims to identify events that occur in research subjects, such as behavior, motivation, perceptions, activities, etc. This research used instruments in the form of a self-efficacy questionnaire, written tests related to material simplifying algebra based on Mathematical Realistic Education, and documentation. The results of this research state that students with high mathematical literacy skills tend to have high self-efficacy abilities. Students with moderate mathematical literacy skills tend to have moderate self-efficacy abilities. Students with low mathematical literacy abilities tend to have low self-efficacy abilities as well
An Analysis on the Students’ Speaking Skill in Online Class
Authors: Hikmah Siti Nafisatul , Marleni Lusi
Published: March 2024

Analysis of students 'speaking skills in this study aims to determine how students' speaking skills using WhatsApp. The Students have difficulty expressing ideas of the students having difficulty speaking. This research was conducted in class X MIPA and IIS in 2019/2020. As a research subject, online learning involved 40 class X students. The design and method used in this study was descriptive research. The author uses the test as an instrument in this study. The results of this study indicate that the mean score of the students is 70.3 which indicates that the students' speaking skills are good. Students can speak English and understand what is being said, Students also feel confident when speaking English. Meanwhile 11 or 25.1% of students did not like learning English, especially speaking skills. Students did not speak English and did not understand what was said. This means that the speaking ability of students in this class is good.
Upaya Meningkatkan Keaktifan dan Prestasi Belajar Descriptive Text Bahasa Inggris melalui Model Pembelajaran Inquiry Learning Kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Hulu Kuantan
Authors: Yunarti Dwi Ramla
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh data yang menunjukan keaktifan dan prestasi siswa yang rendah untuk meningkatkan keaktifan dan prestasi belajar  peneliti melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) untuk mengetahui akar penyebab masalah dari aktifitas belajar peserta didik kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Hulu Kuantan. Berdasarkan hal tersebut peneliti mencoba melaksanakan pembelajaran menggunakan model pembelajaran Inquiri Learning. Pembelajaran  ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengetahui hal- hal apa saja yang terjadi didalam aktifitas belajar siswa dan bagaimana cara meningkatkan prestasi siswa pelajaran Bahasa Inggris materi DescriptiveText dengan menggunakan metode Inquiry Learning dapat berjalan sesuai yang diharapkan. Adapun pelaksanaan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar anak melalui perbaikan pada siklus 1 dan siklus 2 dengan melakukan desain prosedur perbaikan, pengamatan, teknik analisis data serta melakukan refleksi diri untuk pendidik. Dari hasil pengamatan pendidik, menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan anak dalam menggunakan metode Inquiri Learning.
The Effectiveness of Using Semantic Mapping Strategy in Teaching Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text
Authors: Afriyanti
Published: March 2024

This research was aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using semantic mapping strategy in teaching reading comprehension of narrative text and the significant difference on reading comprehension of narrative text between two groups: who were taught using semantic mapping strategy and those who were taught using quick reading method.  The design of this study was experimental study. The population of this study was the eighth grade students of SMP 3 Bonai Darusalam in the academic year of 2023. The number of the subjects was 60 students. The data were obtained by administering reading test to the VIII B as control group and VIII C as experimental group. The research was started by giving pre-test, treatments, and post-test to both experimental and control groups. The data of the test were analyzed by using t-test formula to know the difference of the students’ comprehension in reading narrative text between two groups.  In the pre-test, the average score of the experimental group was 51.2667 and the control group was 64. The average score of post-test of the experimental group was 76. 0667 while the control one was 70.6667. The result of the t-test of mean difference was 8.939 and t-table was 2.00. It means that t-value is higher than t-table (8.939>2.00). The calculation revealed that the hypothesis about a significant difference on reading comprehension between students who were taught narrative text by using semantic mapping strategy and those who are taught by using quick reading method was accepted.  Based on the research conducted, it was proved that the use of semantic mapping strategy is effective as a strategy to improve teaching reading achievement of narrative text to the eighth year students of SMP 3 Bonai Darusalam.
Improving Students’ Skill in Writing Recount Text by Using Peer Review Technique
Authors: Meida Kristine Lubis
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted based on the fact that writing is the most difficult skill for students to master. Students face difficulties in learning writing. They are not sure of how to arrange sentences into good paragraphs, how to develop their ideas, they have lack of vocabulary and tend to use only certain words they have known in writing. They also apply incorrect grammar in their writing. Teacher considers that teaching writing is a difficult task. This final project is about teaching writing recount text by using peer review technique to the eighth graders students of SMP N 1 Tambusai Utara in the academic year of 2022. The aim of this study is to find out how peer review technique can be implemented to improve students‟ skill in writing recount text. In order to achieve the objectives, an action research was designed and carried out in this study. The participants of this study were 38 students of class VIII D of SMP N 1 Tambusai Utara in the academic year of 2022. Questionnaire, observation sheet, and writing tests were used as the instruments for collecting data. The results of the study showed significant improvement of the students‟ achievement in writing recount text. It is proven by the average results in every test; pre test (63.00), formative test (74.29), and post test (79.50). The students‟ writing skill (organization, content, grammar, punctuation, and style and quality of expression) in each test improved, too. Moreover, the result of the observation sheet showed that peer review technique changed the students‟ learning behavior being better than before. Their enthusiasm during the learning process increased in each cycle. The analysis result of questionnaire showed that peer review technique was useful to most of students to improve their learning interest in writing recount text. Their perception changed positively after having the treatment. It meant that the use of peer review technique could ease their problem in writing English especially recount text based on the results of those research instruments, it can be concluded that using peer review technique as a learning technique gives the improvement to students‟ skill in writing recount text.
Penerapan Think Pair Share Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Materi Descriptive Text Kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Hulu Kuantan
Authors: Yunarti Dwi Ramla
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh data yang menunjukan perolehan motivasi belajar yang rendah akibatnya hasil belajar peserta didik juga rendah.Untuk mencapai motivasi belajar anak yamg meningkat dan hasil belajar peneliti melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) untuk mengetahui akar penyebab masalah dari aktifitas belajar peserta didik kelas VII SMP. Berdasarkan hal tersebut peneliti mencoba melaksanakan pembelajaran inovasi menggunakan pembelajaran Think Pair Share. Pembelajaran inovasi ini dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengetahui hal- hal apa saja yang terjadi didalam aktifitas belajar siswa dan bagaimana meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam belajar sehingga hasil belajar siswa meningkat dalam pelajaran Bahasa Inggris materi Descriptive text dengan menggunakan metode Think Pair Share dapat berjalan sesuai yang diharapkan. Adapun pelaksanaan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar anak melalui perbaikan pada siklus 1 dan siklus 2 dengan melakukan desain prosedur perbaikan, pengamatan, teknik analisis data serta melakukan refleksi diri untuk pendidik. Dari hasil pengamatan pendidik, menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kemampuan anak dalam menggunakan metode Think Pair Share.
Penerapan Metode Story telling untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Inggris pada Siswa Kelas VIII
Authors: Astaty Tumanggor Rumondang
Published: March 2024

Pembelajaran yang dilakukan guru selama siklus I dan siklus II menunjukkan performance yang baik. Guru mulai menerapkan metode dan teknik pengajaran yang bervariasi dan tidak monoton, guru berusaha menstimulus keaktifan dan kekreatifan siswa, guru menyajikan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris secara integral, guru tidak hanya berkomunikasi pada tuntasnya suatu materi pelajaran saja tetapi lebih memperhatikan kemampuan penguasaan yang diperoleh siswa.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca pemahaman teks persuasi  siswa  kelas  VIII SMP Swasta  dengan  menggunakan  metode story telling.  Ada  beberapa  faktor  yang memengaruhi  keberhasilan  penerapan  metode story telling,  antara  lain  pengetahuan  awal tentang  teks  yang  akan  dibaca,  tujuan  khusus  membaca,  dan  pemahaman  informasi yang telah diperoleh dari bacaan.
Adnexal Torsion during Pregnancy Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Authors: Xu Rong , Zhang Heng , Yang Zhilong
Published: March 2024

Objective: Adnexal torsion, a rare gynecological emergency, occurs in 10–20% of adnexal cases during pregnancy, and the risk is fivefold greater for pregnant women than for their non-pregnant counterparts. Pathological variations include ovarian-tubal, solely ovarian, and solely tubal torsion. Mechanism: Ultrasound examination stands out as the accurate, safe, and readily available primary method for assessing adnexal torsion during pregnancy. Treatment approaches encompass both conservative and surgical interventions, with surgery being the mainstay for definitive diagnosis and management. The evolving trend toward minimally invasive techniques has led to elevated laparoscopic surgery being the preferred method for addressing surgical diseases during pregnancy. Findings in Brief: Laparoscopic surgery offers several advantages, such as minimal trauma, reduced bleeding, diminished postoperative pain, faster recovery, lower thromboembolic event incidence, and shorter hospital stays. Furthermore, laparoscopy provides superior exposure to the surgical field in pregnant women, minimizing uterine disturbance and subsequently lowering the risks of miscarriage, preterm labor, and premature rupture of membranes. Conclusions: A nuanced approach is needed for patients with adnexal torsion during pregnancy, where ultrasound serves as a crucial diagnostic tool and surgical intervention, especially through laparoscopy, emerges as a favorable therapeutic strategy. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery extend beyond effective treatment to encompass reduced maternal risk and improved postoperative outcomes, making it a preferred option for managing adnexal torsion during pregnancy.
miR-215-5p Plays a Key Role in Suppressing Vascular Invasion and Recurrence in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Blocking Vasculogenic Mimicry
Authors: Zhang Heng , Lan Xi , Cai Liquan , Gao Xunfeng , Gao Feng , Yu Dan , Zhang Jinlong , Zhang Jinhui , Tai Qinwen
Published: March 2024

Background: This research explores the significance of miR-215-5p and vasculogenic mimicry (VM) in forecasting the prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: We analyzed HCC-associated miRNA expression profiles using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). Samples included tissue and blood from 80 early-stage HCC patients and serum from 120 healthy individuals. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was employed to measure miR-215-5p and zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2 (ZEB2) gene expressions. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and CD34/Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) double staining assessed VM presence in HCC tissue sections. Bioinformatics tools predicted interactions between miR-215-5p and ZEB2, confirmed through luciferase reporter assays. We also examined the impact of miR-215-5p or ZEB2 overexpression on HCC cell invasion, migration, and VM formation using scratch, Transwell invasion assays, and Matrigel 3D cultures. Results: Bioinformatics analysis indicated that miR-215-5p was under-expressed in HCC, particularly in cases with vascular invasion, which correlated with worse patient outcomes. In contrast, ZEB2, targeted by miR-215-5p, was overexpressed in HCC. RT-qPCR validated these expression patterns in HCC tissues. Among the HCC patients, 38 were VM positive and 42 VM negative. Logistic regression highlighted a negative correlation between miR-215-5p levels and VM positivity in HCC tissues and a positive correlation for ZEB2 with VM positivity and tumor vascular invasion. Lower miR-215-5p levels were linked to increased HCC recurrence and metastasis. Both bioinformatics analysis and luciferase assays demonstrated a direct interaction between miR-215-5p and ZEB2. Enhancing miR-215-5p levels reduced ZEB2 expression, consequently diminishing invasion, migration, and VM formation of the HCC cells in vitro. Conclusions: miR-215-5p expression inversely correlates with VM occurrence in HCC tissues, while ZEB2 expression shows a direct correlation. By targeting ZEB2, miR-215-5p may hinder VM in HCC tissues, helping to prevent vascular invasion and HCC recurrence. Thus, miR-215-5p emerges as a vital prognostic indicator for predicting vascular invasion and recurrence in HCC.
CpG Islands, Gene Expression and Pseudogenization: A Case for a Potential Trilogy
Authors: Khan Ammad Aslam , Fatima Anees
Published: March 2024

Background: The promoters of mammalian genes contain clusters of CG dinucleotides known as CpG islands. Most mammalian housekeeping genes predominantly contain CpG islands (CGIs), facilitating gene transcription. Numerous studies have explored the physiological implications of the relationship between CGIs and gene expression. However, the evolutionary implications of this relationship remain largely unexplored. Pseudogenes, in contrast, are genomic remnants that have lost their function over evolutionary time. Methods: In our current research, we employed comparative genomic techniques to demonstrate a correlation between the absence of gene expression due to a lack of CGIs in the gene promoters and pseudogenization. Results: We showed that there is a significant enrichment of tissue-specific genes in the functional orthologs of pseudogenes. We also found a significant correlation between the lack of CGIs and enriched tissue specificity in these functional orthologs of pseudogenes. Conclusions: We inferred that perhaps tissue-specific genes are more prone to the process of pseudogenization. In this way, because of their impact on gene expression, CGIs may affect the fate of a gene. To our knowledge, this is the first study to propose a connection between CGIs, gene expression, and the pseudogenization process and discuss the evolutionary implications of this potential trilogy.
Netrin-1 Role in Nociceptive Neuron Sprouting through Activation of DCC Signaling in a Rat Model of Bone Cancer Pain
Authors: Gong Zhihao , Zhang Yuxin , Wang Wei , Li Xin , Wang Kai , You Xingji , Wu Jingxiang
Published: March 2024

Background: Bone cancer pain (BCP) is a common primary or metastatic bone cancer complication. Netrin-1 plays an essential role in neurite elongation and pain sensitization. This study aimed to determine the role of netrin-1 from the metastatic bone microenvironment in BCP development and identify the associated signaling pathway for the strategy of BCP management. Methods: The rat BCP model was established by intratibial implantation of Walker 256 cells. Von Frey filaments measured the mechanical pain threshold. Movement-induced pain was assessed using limb use scores. Expressions of associated molecules in the affected tibias or dorsal root ganglia (DRG) were measured by immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, or western blotting. Transduction of deleted in colorectal cancer (DCC) signaling was inhibited by intrathecal injection of DCC-siRNA. Results: In BCP rats, the presence of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-positive nerve fibers increased in the metastatic bone lesions. The metastatic site showed enrichment of well-differentiated osteoclasts and expressions of netrin-1 and its attractive receptor DCC. Upregulation of DCC and increased phosphorylation levels of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and Rac family small GTPase 1/Cell division cycle 42 (Rac1/Cdc42) were found in the DRG. Intrathecal administration of DCC-siRNA led to a significant reduction in FAK and Rac1/Cdc42 phosphorylation levels in the DRG, decreased nociceptive nerve innervation, and improved pain behaviors. Conclusions: Netrin-1 may contribute to the activation of the BCP by inducing nociceptive nerve innervation and improving pain behaviors.
Current Anticoagulation Statuses among Older Chinese People with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Jiang Junrong , Weng Yihan , Huang Jun , Deng Hai , Liao Hongtao , Fang Xianhong , Zhan Xianzhang , Wu Shulin , Xue Yumei
Published: March 2024

Background: The reported anticoagulation rate may be overestimated among Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Therefore, we aimed to understand the current status and time trends of anticoagulation among older people in the Chinese community. Methods: Data were obtained from the physical examination program for the elderly (aged ≥65 years) in Guangzhou. During 2017–2020, a total of 31,829, 58,573, 55,483, and 54,845 older people underwent annual physical examinations, respectively, where their general information, AF-related medical history, and use of oral anticoagulants (OACs) were collected for analysis. Results: From 2017 to 2020, the estimated annual prevalence of older people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) in Guangzhou was 0.99%, 0.92%, 1.05%, and 1.14%, respectively. In patients with high stroke risk (CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥2 for males or ≥3 for females), the annual anticoagulation rates were 2.83%, 2.05%, 5.29%, and 5.82%, respectively. The proportion of NVAF patients prescribed non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) increased gradually over the same period (p = 0.004). Males (odds ratios (OR), 1.797; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.169–2.763; p = 0.008), ages over 75 (OR, 1.858; 95% CI, 1.212–2.849; p = 0.005), low education levels (OR, 1.737; 95% CI, 1.132–2.665; p = 0.011), and lacking the ability for self-care (OR, 4.432; 95% CI, 1.067–18.418; p = 0.041) were less likely to receive OAC therapy. Conclusions: The low anticoagulation rate of older people with NVAF in the Chinese community has not significantly improved in recent years, with only 5.82% of patients with high stroke risk being prescribed OACs. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an appropriate mode of anticoagulant management to improve the current situation.
Keputusan Pembelian Pada Instagram Pilihmentor.Com: Penelitian Pada Experiential Marketing Dan Content Marketing
Authors: A'limah Nur , Yusiana Rennyta
Published: March 2024

Bisnis di era modern atau yang populer dengan startup semakin berkembang. Upaya mengatasi ketimpangan permasalahan tidak meratanya pendampingan bisnis dengan perkembangan startup menjadi misi utama pilihmentor.com. Salah satu media yang mendukung pilihmentor.com dalam menjalankan misi utamanya adalah Instagram. Peneliti dalam hal ini ingin mengetahui keputusan pembelian pada Instagram pilihmentor.com yang dipengaruhi variabel Experiential Marketing dan Content Marketing. Pada metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menyebarkan kuesioner secara online sebanyak 100 responden dari followers Instagram pilihmentor.com. Selanjutnya dianalisis dengan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda menggunakan SPSS IBM 26. Peneliti memaparkan bahwa ada tiga hasil penelitian: a) Experiential marketing pada instagram pilihmentor.com memiliki persentase 81,5% dengan kategori baik.b) Content marketing pada Instagram pilihmentor.com diperoleh 80,6% dengan kategori baik.c) Variabel Experiential Marketing (X1) berpengaruh signifikan.d) Variabel Content Marketing (X2) berpengaruh signifikan. e) Experiential Marketing dan Content Marketing secara simultan memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan.
Studi Kelayakan Bisnis Dan Analisis SWOT UMKM Maharani Embroidery Handycraft
Authors: Yuniasari Anggun Dwi
Published: March 2024

Studi kelayakan pada sebuah bisnis diperlukan yang bertujuan untuk melihat sebuah gambaran layak atau tidaknya sebuah bisnis yang dijalankan. Maharani Embroidery Handicraft adalah UMKM yang bergerak dalam bidang industri berdiri pada tahun 1996 yang berlokasi di Jln. D’wiga Regency A5.5, Sudimoro, Malang, Jawa Timur. Maharani Embroidery Handicraft menjual beraneka macam sovenir, hantaran, hiasan rumah dan masih banyak lagi. Penelitian ini bertujan untuk melihat apakah Maharani Embroidery Handicraft layak untuk dijalankan atau tidak. Setiap aspek yang dikatakan layak harus mempunyai suatu nilai standart tertentu. Penilaian untuk menetukan kelayakan bisnis harus didasarkan dalam beberapa aspek yaitu aspek teknis, aspek sosial ekonomi, aspek manajemen, aspek pemasaran, aspek lingkungan, aspek hukum dan aspek finansial. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Maharani Embroidery Handicraft dikatakan layak dalam semua aspek kecuali aspek hukum karena ada beberapa berkas yang belum lengkap. Aspek keuangan menunjukkan nilai perhitungan diatas didapatkan nilai BEP dalam unit yaitu sebesar 362 unit, perhitungan diatas didapatkan nilai BEP dalam rupiah yaitu sebesar Rp111.566,182. Semua hasil perhitungan pada analisis finansial juga menunjukkan bahwa usaha ini layak untuk dijalankan.
Implementasi Aplikasi Role Sekretaris Di Era Industri 4.0 Dalam Monitoring Rapat Pada PT Langgeng Sejahtera Kreasi Komputasi
Authors: Rahadian Deischa Rizqita Marchellia , Garnida Agus , Rochmah Tengku Sitti
Published: March 2024

Teknologi berkembang semakin pesat di era industri 4.0 yang ditandai dengan munculnya berbagai aplikasi canggih serta dilengkapi kecerdasan buatan untuk mendukung pekerjaan kantor. Hal ini berdampak pada sektor pekerjaan yang mengandalkan keterampilan khususnya profesi kesekretariatan. Pada perusahaan teknologi PT Langgeng Sejahtera Kreasi Komputasi, aplikasi manajemen proyek Redmine sudah mulai diimplementasikan untuk menjalankan proyek-proyek di dalam perusahaan. Redmine digunakan oleh sekretaris sebagai alat monitoring rapat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik studi pustaka yang bersumber dari jurnal, buku, dan artikel ilmiah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Redmine yang digunakan sebagai Aplikasi Role Sekretaris untuk memantau rapat dapat menghasilkan hasil rapat yang efektif. Namun dalam pelaksanaannya PT Langgeng Sejahtera Kreasi Komputasi perlu melakukan pengembangan lebih lanjut.
Music in the loop: an overview of current neurofeedback methodologies using music
Authors: Sayal Alexandre , Direito Bruno , Sousa Teresa , Singer Neomi , Castelo-Branco Miguel
Published: March 2024

How can music, a universal feature of human societies with the powerful ability to evoke meaningful emotions and influence mood, be used to control brain activity? Music therapy is a well-established discipline, but clinical neuroscience implications of its use remain to be established, in particular in the context of brain modulation. This literature review offers a comprehensive investigation into music-based neurofeedback studies, providing an overview of the underlying reasoning and methodological facets explored in previous music-based neurofeedback research. Through a critical assessment of the results obtained from thirteen studies, we delve into the methodologies and their limitations to propose potential hypotheses and approaches that could steer the development of innovative methodologies incorporating music-based neurofeedback. Our review is organized around three primary questions. Firstly, we address the question of why music is utilized as a stimulus instead of other alternatives, seeking to identify the primary motivations and any specific hypotheses on the use of music in these interventions. Secondly, we explore how music is integrated into the feedback loop, examining the various paradigms and stages of incorporating music as a central component. Lastly, we investigate the principal outcomes of the reviewed studies, aiming to identify the main findings and uncover potential neural correlates associated with the intervention. We found that most studies justify the choice of music as the neurofeedback interface given the link between music and emotion. The mechanistic explanation for the musical features used is generally absent, and there is no consensus regarding the imaging and/or behavioral success measure of NF. In sum, we discuss that when designing a music-NF study, one should consider the whole-brain neural correlates of music stimuli and their interaction with the target brain network and the reward mechanisms, to optimize the feedback intervention and test its specificity. This review intends to contribute as a valuable resource for researchers in the field, aiding in the development of a deeper understanding of music and neurofeedback and offering guidance for future investigations in this promising domain.
A proposal for dividing the application to add user functions
Authors: Yamato Yoji
Published: March 2024

To increase the use of heterogeneous hardware, we have proposed the concept of environment-adaptive software that automatically converts and operates program code once written so that it can be used appropriately in the environment in which it is placed. This paper proposes a new element of environment-adaptive software, a method that analyzes the code of general-purpose programs and allows users to add and change the processing they want to perform. The proposed method divides the application based on related processes and localizes changes based on the division boundaries, making it easier to add and change services. We check the sample applications can be automatically divided using the proposed method.

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Applications of Vedic Mathematics for Machine Learning
Authors: KUMAR CRS
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we explore the integration of principles from Vedic mathematics, an ancient system of mathematical techniques originating from Indian scriptures, into modern machine learning methodologies. While Vedic mathematics primarily focuses on arithmetic computations and problem-solving, its underlying principles of pattern recognition, optimization, and rapid mental calculations offer valuable insights for enhancing various aspects of machine learning algorithms. We discuss how techniques such as sutras (aphorisms) for problem-solving, rapid mental calculations, and pattern recognition can be adapted and applied in the context of machine learning. Furthermore, we explore potential applications of Vedic mathematics principles in algorithm design, optimization techniques, feature engineering, error analysis, and education within the machine learning domain. Through this integration, we aim to inspire novel approaches and improvements in machine learning algorithms and methodologies.
“Must” people reason logically with “permission” in daily situations? An explorative experimental investigation in human reasoning of normative concepts
Authors: Wong Wai
Published: March 2024

Philosophers have long been arguing the precise semantics of different deontic terms within normative statements. However, little research has been done on the human reasoning side of understanding such terms. In this paper, we have proposed a normative scheme with bitstring semantics that is expressive enough to cover the basic normative concepts in most mainstream schemes proposed in deontic logic research. Even though further confirmation is needed, our explorative experiments on human deontic reasoning have shown results that are consistent with our proposed scheme.