bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services and Related Psychosocial Factors Among Men in Kenya
Authors: Lokorio Ekidor Ateyo , Mwanzo Isaac , Ogweno Gordon
Published: August 2024

Background and Objective

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been popularized over the years as a public health intervention geared toward reducing HIV infection. Turkana County, inhabited mainly by traditionally uncircumcised communities with a high prevalence of HIV at 4%, has however only achieved between 5% and 10%, which is below the national average of VMMC strategic target. This study, therefore, sought to determine the association between the uptake of VMMC and associated factors amongst adult men.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was carried out in Loima, Turkana Central and Turkana North sub-counties, with a sample size of 434 adult men. Data was collected using both quantitative and qualitative tools. Statistical package for the Social Science version 22 was used to analyze quantitative data, whereas qualitative data was analyzed thematically.

Results

Of the 374 male participants in the study, 79.9% had undergone circumcision, 77.0% were aged 18–35 years, 94.1% were Christians, 44.7% were unemployed and 54.8% were married. The overall mean scores of responses for psychosocial and socioeconomic factors were 3.602 (positive) and 2.894 (negative), respectively. The study found that only psychological factors were significant predictors of embracing VMMC.

Conclusion and Implications for Translation

Psychosocial and socioeconomic factors have a significant influence on the uptake of VMMC among male participants in Turkana County. Therefore, there is a need to address these factors when designing interventions to improve VMMC uptake in the county.
Small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix with leptomeningeal spread: A rare coincidence report and literature review
Authors: Azab Mohammed A. , Atallah Oday , El-Gohary Nour , Hazim Ahmed , Mostafa Hamed Abdelma’aboud
Published: August 2024

Background:

Metastasis from cancers of the cervix to the central nervous system is relatively uncommon. Small-cell neuroendocrine cancer of the cervix is a very rare tumor with a high tendency to spread early.

Case Description:

A 33-year-old-woman was diagnosed with a small-cell neuroendocrine cancer of the cervix after complaining about a long time of post-coital bleeding. The patient was treated with eight cycles of chemotherapy and whole pelvis consolidation radiotherapy. One year later, the patient experienced local recurrence with metastases to the liver, left adrenal, and brain. Brain metastases were treated with radiosurgery. The patient started immunotherapy. Two months later, the patient was presented to the emergency department with urinary incontinence, neck pain, and difficulty walking. She was then diagnosed with craniospinal leptomeningeal disease (LMD). The patient received craniospinal palliative radiation therapy. The disease activity was severely progressive, and the patient passed out within 10 days after being diagnosed with cranial LMD.

Conclusion:

A high index of suspicion for LMD is essential in patients diagnosed with cervix cancer who present with unexplained neurologic symptoms, especially with the high-grade neuroendocrine cancer type. Implementing robust research to uncover the biology of these aggressive tumors is important due to the rarity of this pathology.
A single-session stereotactic radiosurgery for vagal paraganglioma: Effective tumor reduction and innovative treatment option
Authors: Nakamura Masayuki , Umekawa Motoyuki , Shinya Yuki , Hasegawa Hirotaka , Katano Atsuto , Saito Nobuhito
Published: August 2024

Background:

Vagal paragangliomas (VPs) are rare tumors in the upper cervical region. Although surgical resection is the standard treatment for these tumors, it carries significant risks due to the tumor’s high vascularity and proximity to vital structures. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for skull base paraganglioma could be a minimally invasive alternative.

Case Description:

We report the case of a 47-year-old man with a large, asymptomatic VP who was successfully treated with SRS with Gamma Knife Icon, which was performed in the parapharyngeal space (volume: 25.7 mL) using a marginal dose of 14 Gy to the 45% isodose line. This case illustrates the successful treatment of a lesion near the conventional limits (lower limit of C2 vertebral body) using noninvasive mask fixation. Excellent tumor control without neurological deficits was achieved for 25 months after SRS. The tumor volume decreased by 70% (final volume: 7.6 mL).

Conclusion:

This study demonstrates the utility of Gamma Knife Icon, which facilitates optimal SRS for upper cervical lesions, including VPs.
The Antibacterial Potential of Ethyl Acetate Fraction from Plectranthus amboinicus Leaves and Identification of Active Compounds Using LC-MS
Authors: Martha Rahma Diyan , Safitri Yunita Diyah , Lestari Nasa Bela Dwi , Danar Danar , Parbuntari Hesty , Maida Margarita Claudya , Muadifah Afidatul , Huda Choirul
Published: August 2024

The Indian Borage plant (Plectranthus amboinicus) is a traditional medicinal ingredient in Indonesia, containing flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenols, saponins, and essential oils. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the antibacterial activity of P. amboinicus leaves ethyl acetate fraction using the disc diffusion method and identify the composition with LC-MS. The antibacterial activity test was conducted with concentration variations of 15%, 20%, and 25% with Chloramphenicol 500 mg and 5% DMSO as a positive and negative control, respectively. The results showed that the ethyl acetate fraction at a concentration of 20% had the largest inhibition zone diameter, with an average of 30 mm. The LC-MS results identified 115 compounds, and the highest concentration values were found in kaempferol 3-(6”-caffeoylglucoside) and kaempferol 3-glucosyl-(1→2) galactosyl-(1→2)-glucoside, with a composition of 3.26109% and 3.26141%, respectively.
Identification Of Sub-Surface Rock Structures In The Banyu Biru Hot Springs Area Using The Gravity Method
Authors: Luthfin Ahmad , Kamilah Aisyatin , . Irjan
Published: August 2024

One of the geothermal manifestations in Nganjuk is the Banyu Biru hot spring in Gondangwetan Village, Jatikalen District, Nganjuk regency. This hot spring was discovered by accident when drilling a well to be used as a rice field flow, but the water that came out was hot water with a temperature of 37 oC at a depth of 250-300 m. This study aims to determine local anomaly patterns and lithological structures of subsurface rocks in the Jatikalen hot spring area. The research method used is the gravity method based on GGMPlus satellite data obtained as many as 100 data with a distance of 200 m between points. Based on the qualitative analysis of the local anomaly contours, the low anomaly was -2.6 mGal to -0.8 mGal, the moderate anomaly was -0.6 mGal to 2.2 mGal, and the high anomaly was 0.6 mGal – 2.2 mGal. Quantitative interpretation with the results of the cross-sectional model resulted in 5 layers of topsoil with a density value of 1.2 grams/cm3. In the second layer is alluvium in the form of gravel, gravel, sand with a density of 1.7 grams/cm3. The third layer is tuffaceous clay with a density of 2 grams/cm3 and the fourth layer is calcareous tuff with a density value of 2.67 grams/cm3. While the last in the fifth layer is breccia rock with a density value of 3 grams/cm3.
Spectrum of kinetic energy of electrons of Helium ions in functions Radial Schrodinger waves on quantum numbers (n ≤ 3)
Authors: Natasha Dellya , Supriadi Bambang , Unwaru Kevin Cahya Andilla , Irmawati Rery , Nagifea Friscela Yona , Herlia Naziroh Faiqohtul , Angelita Tiara
Published: August 2024

The Schrodinger equation is an equation that describes the properties of a wave. The Schrodinger equation is solved using a variable separation method that produces a wave function. The wave function using the variable separation method is divided into 2 parts, namely the radial part and the angular part. The energy spectrum states the energy levels of electrons. Energy spectrum and wave function are related to each other. The energy level in the Schrodinger wave function in the form of kinetic energy is the energy for electrons to move from one point to another. The research aims to describe the kinetic energy spectrum of electrons in the radial wave function. The type of research used is basic research, namely the development of existing theories. The result obtained is a radial wave function with a certain quantum number n and an integrated Laplace constant that can produce electron kinetic energy, namely by integrating the wave function with each quantum number. The kinetic energy has its own value according to the quantum number. Kinetic energy in quantum numbers (n = 1,l = 0, Ek =171.18 eV ; n =2,l = 0, Ek =399.09 eV n =2,l = 1, Ek =152.16 eV n =3,l = 0, Ek =5096.81 eV n =3,l = 1, Ek =81142.43 eV n =3,l = 2, Ek =21.979 eV). The conclusion of this research is that the kinetic energy spectrum of electrons produces a directly proportional relationship to the quantum number n, where the greater the quantum number n, the greater the spectrum or kinetic energy level of the electron.
Analysis of Students' Cognitive Structure through the Assimilation and Accommodation Framework on Work and Energy Material
Authors: Sandi Triono , Purwaningsih Sri , Hasibuan Muhammad Haris Effendi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to find out how the cognitive structure and problem-solving of high school students in business materials and energy based on the framework of assimilation and accommodation. The method used is a mixed research method with an explanatory sequential design. Data collection was carried out on 53 students in class X using diagnostic test instruments in a five-tier format, then continued with the provision of description tests and interviews to three research subjects with different comprehension categories. The test results showed that students' understanding of concepts was 30.2% in the energy change sub-material, and 52.8% in the non-understanding of concepts in the relationship between potential, kinetic and mechanical energy. Meanwhile, the misconception of the concept was known at 23.6% where students considered the amount of effort to depend on the length of the trajectory taken. Solving problems of subjects with different comprehension categories showed that all three subjects had a less coherent local cognitive structure. Subjects with a conceptual understanding category (S3) have a better assimilation process than subjects with a non-conceptual category (S2). However, it was found that there were subjects with a misconception category (S1) who could solve problems through the assimilation process from beginning to end, this shows that the assimilation process can occur when the subject has the same knowledge scheme as the problem at hand. The accommodation process shows that the subject has a different knowledge scheme with new information/problems faced, especially in mathematical calculations and foreign terms. This is due to associative thinking, intuition and incomplete reasoning.
 
Analysis of Students' Cognitive and Affective Ability in the FliCKu Learning Model Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
Authors: Nuraini Nanda Fatma , Mayasari Tantri , Huriawati Farida , Sasono Mislan
Published: August 2024

Entering the New Normal era, educators think hard about how new steps or new methods should be taken in learning activities. The teacher hopes that in this new normal era, student learning achievement can increase and there is synchronization during online and offline learning. In order to meet the teacher's expectations, the researcher offers the Flipped Classroom learning model combined with the Kumon learning model, which in this study is called FliCKu. The aims of this study are (1). To find out the FliCKu learning model can improve students' abilities in the cognitive and affective aspects of students. (2). To determine the increase in students' cognitive abilities based on Bloom's taxonomy. The research method used is the mix method with a sample of 22 students. The result of this study is that the FliCku learning model can improve students' cognitive and affective aspects. From the results of the analysis of increasing students' cognitive abilities based on Bloom's taxonomy, at the cognitive level C1 shows students are in the very high category. At the cognitive level C2 shows students are in the very high category. At the C3 cognitive level, it shows that students are in the high category. At the C4 cognitive level, it shows that students are in the medium category. At the cognitive level of C5, it shows that students are in the low category.
Development of Learning Program Based on Multiple Representations Integrated with PjBL-STEM to Foster Students' Sustainability Literacy
Authors: Anggraini Deni , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman , Herlina Kartini
Published: August 2024

This study aims to describe the validity, practicality and effectiveness of a learning program based on multiple representations integrated PjBL STEM to foster students' sustainability literacy. This study used a mix method using the ADDIE model for learning program development framework. The research subjects were the students of SMAN 2 Kotabumi, class XI MIPA 3 as the experimental class and class XI MIPA 2 as the control class. Based on the analysis of research data the learning program developed is feasible to be implemented based on the assessment of experts who meet the very valid category, has a good practicality and proved to be effective in increasing the learning outcomes of sustainability literacy with N gain in the experimental class which is higher than the control class. The study findings showed that (1) the learning program with Multiple representations integrated with PjBL STEM is proven to maximize the potential of students and minimize learning gaps because students were more facilitated to develop their potential to the fullest, (2) the Learning activities have improved students’ sustainability literacy related to renewable energy. These findings gave empirical evidence that project-based learning are recommended to support learning activities, and in line with government policy
Analysis of Classroom Light Intensity as an Indicator of Effects of Eyestrain in the Effectiveness of the Learning Process at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan
Authors: Chasanah Uswatun , Widodo Aris
Published: August 2024

Eye fatigue may be brought on by the room's inappropriate lighting level. Classroom lighting is one of the physical aspects of learning that can impact how well students learn. The University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan has never reviewed the amount of light present in classrooms, nevertheless. Therefore, in this study, we brought up the issue of the connection between the classroom's light intensity and the measure of the impact of eye tiredness on the efficacy of learning at Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan. Based on a review of the outcomes of mapping light intensity in classrooms at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan, this study intends to ascertain the impact of room light intensity on eye fatigue in students as well as review classroom facilities. Analytical observation is the research methodology used. The information was gathered using a questionnaire about using a lux meter to measure light intensity and creating two- and three-dimensional contour maps of the distribution of light intensity in classrooms. Following the collection of data from the two processes, the data was examined to determine whether the respondent survey results and the light intensity contour map data could be correlated based on the respondent's seat in the classroom. Students that were enrolled in classes at Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan were the respondents. According to the study's findings, eye fatigue affects students in class A302 at Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan because of the room's low light intensity values, which range from 56.5 to 67.6 Lux.  If the light intensity value is greater than 69 lux and is evenly distributed among all coordinate locations, which are the points where students are seated during lecture activities in class A302, the weary eye effect will vanish.
EVALUASI PENGGUNAAN GENERATOR DI AREA TAMBANG EMAS PT. HWR – SITE RATATOTOK
Authors: Mawira Glory Astrela , Angmalisang Harrychoon , Seke Fransiskus Royke , Ticoh Janne Deivy
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merawat mesin generator listrik dan evaluasi penggunaan pada generator yang ada di perusahaan tambang emas PT. HWR – SITE Ratatotok. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian generator yang ada diperusahaan tidak mampu mensuplay seluruh kebutuhan jika terjadi pemadaman arus listrik, oleh karena itu perusahaan menggunakan alat bantu berupa Heater Killen dan Elution. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan generator yang digunakan 200 KVA, dan daya kebutuhan keseluruhan 335,258 KVA, dan alat bantu yang digunakan yaitu Heater Elution hanya melayani 1 Heater 78,88 KVA kemudian Heater Killen hanya melayani 2 Heater 197,212 KVA jadi selisi dengan yang terpenuhi 138,046 KVA, dan disarankan untuk menambah generator baru dengan kapasitas daya 200 KVA. Dengan kondisi yang ada perlu juga ada pemeliahraam dan perawatan khusus terhadap mesin generator agar supaya generator dapat beropersi dengan baik.
The influence of the artistic and creative environment formed by the style of the era on traditional applied art in the context of teaching the discipline «History of Art»
Authors: Медкова Е.С.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема влияния на традиционное при- кладное искусство и промыслы формируемой стилем эпохи художественно-твор- ческой среды, которое должно учитываться в преподавании в художественных кол- леджах по направлению 54.02.02 «Декоративно-прикладное искусство и народные промыслы». Цель статьи: описать результаты исследования, предпринятого для повышения качества среднего профессионального образования, с тем чтобы определить конкрет- ные механизмы взаимодействия базового архетипического ядра художественной формы традиционного прикладного искусства с влиянием актуальных стилеобразую- щих моделей, которые создают соответствующую стимулирующую художественно- творчес кую среду. Методология и методы. В определении общих понятий в области традиционно- прикладного искусства и исторических стилей были использованы культурологиче- ские (Н. Г. Михайлова, И. Хассан) и структурно-семантические подходы (А. Ф. Лосев, В. Н. Топоров, К. Г. Юнг). В исследовании стилистических связей применялись ме- тоды стилистического анализа (Т. Г. Малинина, Н. В. Филичева). Среди конкретных исследований гжельского промысла авторы опирались на работы советских (Р. Р. Му- сина, А. Б. Салтыков) и современных российских ученых (Т. Л. Астраханцева, В. В. Никонов). Основные результаты исследования. Обоснована гипотеза о роли базовых для рус- ской культурной традиции первообразов в процессе периодического обновления традиционных промыслов. Рассмотрены механизмы соотношения традиционной куль- туры и разных моделей стиля, создающих соответствующую художественно-творче- скую среду на уровне первообразов. Подчеркнута роль стиля в виде смыслового поля художественно-творческой среды развития традиционных промыслов. На примере восстановления гжельского промысла показан механизм самонастройки мастеров традиционного искусства в ситуации выбора из конкурирующих стилистических на- правлений ХХ века в пользу того направления, которое совпадает с матриархальным архетипом. Научная новизна исследования. Обоснована принадлежность обновленно- го в пери од эксперимента Н. И. Бессарабовой гжельского промысла к стилистике ар-деко и постмодернизма на уровне отношения к материалу, форме, композицион- ным решениям, выбору и трактовке образности декора — знаменитой гжельской розы. Практическая значимость. Описанный в статье исторический опыт эксперимен- тальной работы А. Б. Салтыкова и Н. И. Бессарабовой по обновлению гжельского промысла может быть использован учащимися художественных учебных заведений, ориен тированных на традиционные промыслы, при выборе собственного творческо- го пути в условиях множественности стилистических направлений современного искусства.
Ensuring the proper level of swimming readiness of future physical education teachers in professional training
Authors: Постольник Ю.А. , Бубенцова Ю А
Published: August 2024

Для достижения положительных результатов в плавании необходимо преодоление конкретных трудностей, которые связаны с недостаточной гибкостью у студентов. Поскольку гибкость имеет большое значение для развития физических качеств в формировании плавательных умений и навыков, нами был разработан ком- плекс физических упражнений, направленных на развитие и поддерживание гибкости, которые выполняла экспериментальная группа студентов на очных практических занятиях и в ходе самостоятельной работы в течение шести месяцев. По прошествии данного времени обучающиеся экспериментальной группы показали итоговые резуль- таты выше, чем обучающиеся контрольной группы. Цель статьи заключается в разработке и апробации комплекса физиче- ских упражнений, направленных на развитие и поддерживание гибкости в рам- ках формирования профессионально-прикладных умений и навыков плавания студентов. Методология и методы. Методологическую основу статьи составляют труды Ю. А. Бубенцовой, Н. Ж. Булгаковой, Е. А. Распоповой, О. И. Попова и др. Исполь- зовались следующие методы: теоретический анализ, экспертная оценка плава- тельной подготовленности, педагогический эксперимент, методы математической статистики. Основные результаты исследования. Обучающиеся экспериментальной группы, выполнявшие упражнения экспериментального комплекса, направленного на развитие и поддерживание уровня гибкости, достоверно превзошли обучающихся из контроль- ной группы по всем показателям плавательной подготовленности. Научная новизна исследования. Обоснована эффективность специальных физи- ческих упражнений, направленных на развитие гибкости, в целях формирования знаний, умений и навыков в области начального обучения плаванию у будущих специалистов среднего звена к осуществлению профессиональной деятельности по профилю специальности. Практическая значимость. Данный материал предназначен для подготовки специалистов широкого профиля, призванных решать вопросы развития массового плавания; он может быть полезен тренерам, педагогам, студентам среднего общего и физкультурного направления для планирования тренировок по плаванию.
«The Socratic Machine»: using artificial intelligence to develop critical thinking in vocational education students
Authors: Павлюц К.Н.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается важность критического мышления в совре- менном среднем профессиональном образовании как универсальной компетенции в части понимания и анализа идей и аргументов, оценивания идей и аргументов, а также решения проблем и принятия решений. Цель статьи: анализ влияния ускоренной автоматизации и развития генера- тивного искусственного интеллекта на содержание и технологии системы среднего профессионального образования и обобщение опыта развития критически мыслящих специалистов среднего звена. Основные результаты исследования. Показано, что одним из ключевых методов формирования критического мышления является сократический метод. Описан автор- ский подход к обучению основам сократического диалога в форме взаимодействия с искусственным интеллектом, разработанный в Московском техникуме креативных индустрий им. Л. Б. Красина. Научная новизна исследования. Проведен ряд обобщений: сократический подход к обучению предполагает, что педагог задает ряд провокационных вопросов, направ- ленных на выявление ошибок или противоречий в мыслях студентов; в ходе этого процесса они не только развивают логическое мышление, но и достигают глубокого понимания изучаемого материала; при этом применение сократического метода в больших классах или группах часто затруднено. Практическая значимость. В контексте использования искусственного интел- лекта в системе среднего профессионального образования в статье приводятся воз- можности применения больших языковых моделей генеративного искусственного интеллекта для обучения сократическому методу.
تحليل محتوى كتب الأحياء في ضوء أبعاد التنمية المستدامة
Authors: المعمري هند محمد , المزيني تهاني عبدالرحمن
Published: August 2024

هَدَفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن درجة توافر أبعاد التنمية المستدامة في محتوى كتب الأحياء للمرحلة الثانوية، وقد شَمِل مجتمع وعيِّنة الدراسة جميع كتب الأحياء نظام المقرَّرات، المقرَّرة على طلبة المرحلة الثانوية، والبالغِ عددُها (4) كتب. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة؛ تَمَّ اتِّباع المنهج الوصفيِّ بأسلوب تحليل المحتوى، وبناء قائمة بأبعاد التنمية المستدامة اللازمِ توافرُها في كتب الأحياء للمرحلة الثانوية، ومن ثَمَ تحويلها إلى بطاقة تحليل محتوى، اشتملت على (36) مؤشِّرًا فرعيًّا موزَّعةٍ على ثلاثة أبعاد رئيسة (الاجتماعيُّ، البيئيُّ، الاقتصاديُّ). وبينت نتائج الدراسة أن متوسِّط النسبة المئوية لتضمين أبعاد التنمية المستدامة في محتوى كتب الأحياء للمرحلة الثانوية (42.7%)، وبدرجة تضمين (متوسِّطة)، بلغت نسبة تضمين البُعد الاجتماعيِّ في محتوى كتب الأحياء للمرحلة الثانوية (70.6%)، ودرجة تضمين (مرتفعة)، فيما بلغت نسبة تضمين البُعد البيئيِّ (45.8%)، ودرجة تضمين (متوسِّطة)، وأخيراً البُعد الاقتصاديِّ بنسبة (11.8%)، ودرجة تضمين (منخفضة جدًّا)؛ بناء على النتائج أَوْصَت الدراسة بالاهتمام بمؤشِّرات أبعاد التنمية المستدامة الْمُهمَلة، وتضمينها في كتب الأحياء، وإعادة النظر في كتب الأحياء للمرحلة الثانوية بتضمين أبعاد التنمية المستدامة فيها، ومراعاة التوازن في تضمينها.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR PASSING BAWAH BOLA VOLI MENGGUNAKAN BOLA SPONS
Authors: Harahap Hasan Ashari
Published: August 2024

The Problem in this study is whether there is an increase in Volleyball Bottom Passing Learning Outcomes Using Sponge Ball Class VIIA SMPN 4 Sungai Raya, Kubu Raya Regency for the Academic Year 2021-2022. The method used in this research uses a classroom action research approach because to improve the learning process through a cycle that includes planning, implementation, observation and reflection, it shows that in the first cycle the percentage of students’ completeness is only 71,79%, namely 28 students from 39 person. As for the incomplete, there are 28, 21%, namely as many as 11 students from 39 people. This is then a note and reflection for improvement in cycle II. In Cycle II, the percentage of students’ completeness was 84, 61%, namely 33 students from 39 people. As for the percentage of incomplete, there are 15, 39% or as many as 6 students from 39 people. This is what then becomes a note and reflection that must be strengthened in order to be able to contribute to the volleyball underhand passing.
PENINGKATAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA DAN KEWARGANEGARAAN
Authors: Syah Subhan
Published: August 2024

This classroom action research aims to describe the increase in student learning activities using the Problem Based Learning model. This research is collaborative with colleagues. The number of subjects used in this study were 20 students who came from class V Elementary School 25 East Pontianak. The research subjects consisted of 11 men and 9 women. In this study, direct observation technique was used in this study with the help of learning activity observation sheets, planning observation sheets and implementation observation sheets. The results of observations on the learning activities of class V students using the Problem Based Learning model in the first cycle obtained a percentage of 54%. The results of the observation of student learning activities in the second cycle obtained a percentage of 96%. The conclusion of this study is that the use of the Problem Based Learning model in class V of Public Elementary School 25 East Pontianak is able to increase student learning activities, namely in the first cycle of 54%, an increase of 42% to 96%.
BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TEKNIK MODELING SIMBOLIS BERMUATAN KESENIAN TUNDANG EFEKTIF MENINGKATKAN HARMONI SOSIAL
Authors: Halida Halida
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group guidance with symbolic modeling techniques containing tundang art to improve students' social harmony. The research design used a pure experiment with a one-group model with pre-test and post-test. The research subjects were 102 junior high school class VII students in Pontianak. The instrument used is a social harmony scale of 45 items, the same instrument before and after treatment. The data used is interval data, the analysis is done through parametric statistics. Data analysis includes descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing using paired sample t-test. The results of the study revealed that group guidance with symbolic modeling techniques containing tundang art was effective in improving students' social harmony. The composition of Malay rhymes contained in tundang art is able to influence students' social harmony so that there is a change in the way of thinking and behaving in response to the stimulus. The conclusion of this study is that group guidance with symbolic modeling techniques containing tundang art is effective in improving students' social harmony
KETERKAITAN DISPOSISI MATEMATIS DENGAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
Authors: Halini Halini , Pasaribu Revi Lestari , Zubaidah Zubaidah
Published: August 2024

Mathematical disposition is one of the main factors in determining mathematics learning achievement in students, and mathematical disposition is believed to support the success of learning mathematics significantly. So it is necessary to research the relationship between mathematical dispositions and mathematics learning achievement in students. This study aims to: 1) describe the mathematical disposition of junior high school students, 2) describe the mathematics learning achievement of junior high school students, and 3) empirically test the relationship between mathematical dispositions and mathematics learning achievement of junior high school students. The research was conducted with a quantitative approach. The instrument used in this study was a mathematical disposition scale test, and the results of the mid-semester test. This study involved 572 junior high school students in grades VII and VIII in the Pontianak area. The data obtained will be analyzed using correlation analysis between disposition and learning achievement in mathematics. The results showed: 1) Most junior high school students had moderate and low levels of mathematical disposition, 2) Most junior high school students had moderate, low, and meager mathematics learning achievements, 3) there was a relationship between mathematical disposition and learning achievement. Based on the results of the research, it is recommended that mathematics teachers be able to develop aspects related to student psychology through a strategic mathematical learning process in the classroom.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS VIII MTSN 3 LIMA PULUH KOTA
Authors: Rani Siti Maha , Imammuddin M.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the mathematical communication skills of class VIII students of MTsN 3 Fifty Kota which are still low. This type of research used is a qualitative method. The subjects used in this study were determined by purposive sampling method. The sample of this study was students of class VIII.5 at MTsN 3 Fifty Kota as many as 3 students, namely those with high ability (NT), medium (RA) and low (RN) of 34 students and 1 math teacher (Buk ITA) ). Data were obtained through student tests with 3 indicators, namely (1) Students were able to express everyday events in language and mathematical symbols in the material on relations and functions. (2) Students were able to describe ideas, situations or pictures in the material on relations and functions. (3) Students are able to connect real objects, images into mathematical ideas on relations and functions. Based on the results of the test data, students' mathematical communication abilities were still relatively low, namely 47% of all class VIII.5 members, students who were classified as moderate, namely 32% of all class VIII.5 members and students who were high, namely 21% of all class VIII members. 5. Accompanied by the results of an interview with one of the class VIII mathematics teachers who said that the level of students' abilities varied according to their efforts.
KEKUASAAN DALAM ORGANISASI POLITIK (STUDI KASUS: KELURAHAN JAMBU KARYA)
Authors: Hayat Nurul , Hardiansyah Muhammad Agus , Rojak Abd , Destiana Amelia Wahyu , Yulianti Amelia , Zahra Marisatu , Mulyani Sri Tika
Published: August 2024

This research was based on the fact that the village of Jambu Karya, Rajeg District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia is harmonious, peaceful and peaceful, has no criminal problems and social problems that exist in other communities. This research on power in political organizations was carried out with the aim of describing the power that exists in the Jambu Karya sub-district, Rajeg District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. This research was conducted at the Jambu Karya village office, Rajeg District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. The participants in this study were the village heads of Jambu Karya Village, Rajeg District, Tangerang Regency, Banten namely Mr. Suherman. The techniques used in this study were direct observation and interviews with the help of question sheets. Based on the observation, the authors reported that political organisations in that area have run well and have followed and complied with the regulations made by the government, so that the villagers can live in peace and harmony.
ANALISIS PERAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN AUDIO VISUAL PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Sa’diyah Siti Halimatus , Sholihah Ica Rif’atus , Zulfa Risma Fitriya , Albahri Muhammad Habibillah , SulthoniyahSulthoniyah Luluk
Published: August 2024

Learning method media visual audio is one of the methods that is currently used frequently, on the various teaching systems in school. There had many studies that have been done to find out the increase in student learning outcomes after this method was applied purpose of this study was done to look for how large the increase was by conducting Meta analysis techniques, while for the data collection method itself researchers using library studies methods that can go through several existing journal articles on the internet through the google scholar platforms with through several variable criteria needed as research material. After doing the research getting results on how the role of using audio visual media learning methods in elementary school students is a test resulting rate using the effect size cohen formula shows an increase included in the big category. However, because the subjects taken are also varied, the results of this test have not been able to become an indicator of how much the impact of this learning method because there are still many factors that affect the quality of learning supporting equipment, and also the level of teaching staff in each school on this method and also different.
PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA KELAS VIIE DI SMPN 2 BANGOREJO
Authors: Nuryah Dian Fajar , Sukijo Sukijo , Muntholib Muntholib
Published: August 2024

This classroom action research has a background of low students' critical thinking skills. The research objective is to improve critical thinking skills using problem-based learning models. This classroom action research was carried out according to the Kemmis and Taggart models consisting of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research process was carried out in two cycles where each cycle contained two lessons. Assessment of critical thinking skills is measured using description questions given at the end of each learning cycle according to the five indicators of critical thinking skills. The results of research using the problem based learning model can improve students' critical thinking skills. In cycle 1 the results were 60% in the quite good category and in the second cycle the results were 79% in the good category. Achievement of students in cycle 1 on the indicators of elementary clarification 73% (good enough), basic support 56% (poor), inference 48% (very little), advance clarification 55% (poor), strategies and tactics 67% (good enough). Achievements in cycle 2 on the indicators of elementary clarification 85% (good), basic support 81% (good), inference 74% (good), advance clarification 77% (good), strategies and tactics 67% (good). Based on research consisting of two cycles, it is known that problem based learning can improve critical thinking skills because students are trained to solve problems and obtain solutions. From these results it can be concluded that critical thinking skills can be improved by applying the problem based learning model.
UNIQUE: A Framework for Uncertainty Quantification Benchmarking
Authors: Lanini Jessica , Huynh Minh Tam Davide , Scebba Gaetano , Schneider Nadine , Rodríguez-Pérez Raquel
Published: August 2024

Machine learning (ML) models have become key in decision-making for many disciplines, including drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. ML models are generally evaluated prior to their usage for high-stake decisions, such as compound synthesis or experimental testing. However, no ML model is robust and predictive in all real-world scenarios. Therefore, uncertainty quantification (UQ) in ML predictions has gained importance in recent years. Many investigations have focused on developing methodologies that provide accurate uncertainty estimates for ML-based predictions. Unfortunately, there is no UQ strategy that consistently provides robust estimates about model’s applicability on new samples. Depending on the dataset, prediction task, and algorithm, accurate uncertainty estimations might be unfeasible to obtain. Moreover, the optimum UQ metric also varies across applications, and previous investigations have shown a lack of consistency across benchmarks. Herein, the UNIQUE (UNcertaInty QUantification bEnchmarking) framework is introduced to facilitate the comparison of UQ strategies in ML-based predictions. This Python library unifies the benchmarking of multiple UQ metrics, including the calculation of non-standard UQ metrics (combining information from the dataset and model), and providing a comprehensive evaluation. In such framework, UQ metrics are evaluated for different application scenarios, e.g. eliminate the predictions with the lowest confidence or obtain a reliable uncertainty estimate for an acquisition function. Taken together, this library will help to standardize UQ investigations and evaluate new methodologies.
Ask away! Empowering students to ask anonymous in-class questions
Authors: Iosub Violeta , Lovell Emily , MacLean Shaun , McIndoe Scott
Published: August 2024

Asking questions in front of a large classroom of one’s peers is sufficiently intimidating that a majority of students will not participate in class in this way, hence missing out on a crucial part of the educational experience. A very easy option that has been implemented in our classrooms to great effect is outlined herein: an anonymous form that students can post questions to during class.
Fast Prediction of Ionic Epitaxial Interfaces with Ogre Demonstrated for Colloidal Heterostructures of Lead Halide Perovskites
Authors: Toso Stefano , Dardzinski Derek , Manna Liberato , Marom Noa
Published: August 2024

Colloidal epitaxial heterostructures are nanoparticles composed of two different materials connected at an interface, which can exhibit properties different from those of their individual components. The ability to combine dissimilar materials offers wide opportunities to create functional heterostructures. However, the design stage often focuses on combining materials based on the desired properties, while structural compatibility at the interface is overlooked. To accelerate the design of new heterostructures between ionic materials, which encompass most colloidal semiconductors, we implemented a new workflow in the Ogre code for the prediction of epitaxial interfaces. Thanks to a pre-screening of candidate models based on charge balance and an electrostatic force-field for fast energy evaluations, our workflow can optimize complex interfaces in just a few minutes on a simple laptop. We validate our approach for heterostructures involving lead halide perovskites, for which Ogre produces interface models in excellent agreement with the experiments. Further case studies demonstrate how Ogre can be used to (re-)interpret experimental data and propose atomistic models for previously unknown interfaces involving ionic materials, such as metal halides and oxides. The Ogre package is available on GitHub, and users without computational expertise can run it via the OgreInterface desktop application, available for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
A method for identifying relevant topics of pilot simulator training based on clustering of flight safety reports
Authors: Zabbarov Z. R. , Volkov A. K.
Published: August 2024

Natural language processing (NLP) technologies, in one of their applications, provide effective research of patterns and trends in large sets of textual data. Textual safety data presented in the form of accident investigation reports is a promising object for extracting new useful information that can be used both in flight safety management and in the framework of simulator training. This paper discusses the application of NLP technologies for the study of the body of flight safety reports of PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines. The aim of the work is to develop a method for identifying relevant topics of simulator training for pilots. The paper presents an analysis of existing foreign works in the field of intellectual analysis of textual information in civil aviation. It has been revealed that NLP technologies are actively used abroad to study flight safety reports. The paper presents a scheme of a method for identifying relevant topics of pilot simulator training based on clustering of flight safety reports. The procedures of text preprocessing and the construction of its vector space are described. The scientific novelty of the approach is that, unlike previous works, it is proposed to use a full vector representation of flight safety reports, which is built by combining matrices of thematic and semantic vectors. The proposed method has been tested. The analyzed corpus of texts amounted to 1080 reports. As a result of the clustering algorithm, 36 clusters were identified, which were then visualized using the algorithms t-distributed stochastic embedding of neighbors (t-SNE). The practical significance of the research results lies in the fact that the approach based on clustering of reports will allow for a more in-depth analysis of flight safety reports, which can simplify and speed up the work of both safety management specialists and flight simulator instructors.
RETHINKING GOD
Authors: BENSUSAN HILAN
Published: August 2024

Believing in God if often taken as involving the following three propositions: 1. God currently exists (perhaps necessarily so); 2. God has a definite nature or essence and therefore can be finitely described; 3. God is independent of the rest of the world. In this paper I explore what would happen to natural religion if we deny each of 1-3 (in turn). The denial of these propositions have been tacitly or explicitly defended respectively by Meillassoux, Levinas and Whitehead. Rather than showing that religion cannot do without any of them is, I intend to show how new religious possibilities are open by the denial of each of them. In order to see that, we need to consider what would be to religiously deny each of these propositions ”“ that is, denying them without slipping into some form of atheism.
UNA PREOCUPACIÓN ESPIRITUAL DEL JOVEN WITTGENSTEIN: AL SENTIDO DE LA VIDA PODEMOS LLAMARLO DIOS
Authors: YAÑEZ RULING BARRAGÁN
Published: August 2024

Entre sus especialistas, es bien conocido que el jovenWittgenstein, especialmente en sus Notebooks, Tractatus yConferencia sobre ética, tuvo un particular interés en un grupo detemas que podrían ser categorizados como asuntos espirituales.En esos trabajos, Wittgenstein reflexionó sobre la naturaleza delos valores, la ética, el significado de la palabra ‘Dios’ y el‘sentido de la vida’, junto a otros enigmáticos pensamientos sobrelo ‘místico’. En este ensayo, básicamente intento mostrar que laidentificación que hace Wittgenstein entre el significado de Diosy el sentido de la vida es intelectualmente sostenible. Tambiénintento demostrar que esta identificación no es solamenteintelectualmente sostenible sino moralmente legítima. Mientrastrato de mostrar esto, exploro algunas presuposiciones delpensamiento de Wittgenstein sobre lo místico, la religión y laética, así como algunas implicaciones que pueden ser inferidas deesos pensamientos. Esta exploración podría arrojarnos algunasluces sobre la visión general de Wittgenstein sobre lo espiritual, locual podría ayudar a sus lectores a comprender por qué identificaa Dios con el sentido de la vida.
A FILOSOFIA DO FUTURO COMO FILOSOFIA DA SENSIBILIDADE EM LUDWIG FEUERBACH
Authors: SOUSA KARLA SAMARA DOS SANTOS
Published: August 2024

O objetivo principal deste ensaio é analisar o conceito de sensibilidade (Sinnlichkeit) e de natureza (Natur) na Filosofia do Futuro proposta pelo pensador alemão Ludwig Feuerbach. A Filosofia do Futuro nada mais é que uma proposta de reforma da tradicional teologia especulativa em favor do homem e da natureza, elementos até então por ela desprezados. Enquanto o idealismo e o cristianismo afirmam que Deus ou o absoluto e seus predicados fundamentam a religião e toda realidade, Feuerbach paradoxalmente sustenta que a verdadeira essência da religião é antropológica, ou senão a própria natureza humana, concreta, histórica, finita e sensível. Com essa crítica, Feuerbach figura como um dos mais inauditos filósofos da religião do pensamento ocidental.
HOMO CULTURALIS, HOMO RELIGIOSUS: THE CRISIS OF MODERN CULTURE AS THE CRISIS OF RELIGION
Authors: GESKE ANDRÉ LUIZ
Published: August 2024

The aim of this article is to demonstrate the inner relationthat exists between religion and cultural development andhow the present crisis of modern culture has its roots in adeeper crisis of religion in Western Society. To this task,we try to understand the human self as the root of culturalformation as Freud has proposed and how religion isimplicated in culture. Afterwards, we face the problem ofthe impasse in modern conception of Ego. This problemcalls our attention to realize how the human selfstructured. At this point, we attempt to put in suspensionthe consciousness to figure out the deepest dimension ofthe human self in order to recognize the source culturaldevelopment. Then, we have a clear figure how the Ego isestablished, moreover, we can realize the nature of therelation that Ego has with the elements of culture. Finally,we will be able to understand the process of culturalunfolding responsible for the achievements and the crisiswe face today.
O QUE É A FÉ EM DEUS? UMA DEFESA DA PERSPECTIVA TRADICIONAL
Authors: FARIA DOMINGOS
Published: August 2024

O meu objetivo neste artigo é analisar a natureza da fé religiosa e oferecer uma caraterização razoáv fé no Deus teísta. Para alcançar esse propósito, na primeira secção deste artigo, apresento uma introdução para este problema; na segunda secção, defendo a tradicional da fé, segundo a qual a fé é composta por uma componente doxástica (i.e. acreditar-que uma componente não-doxástica (i.e. acreditar Na última secção, apresento e tento lidar com algumas das principais objeções para esta noção tradicional da fé.