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PLANIGRAPHY OF THE MALYI GONBINSKY CORDON-2 SETTLEMENTS COMPLEX
Authors:   Altai State University, V. SAIBERT
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the research of the Malyi Gonbinskiy Kordon-2 settlements complex. The complex belongs to the terraced settlements with an open system of fortification. We can mark regularity in planigraphy - the buildings are located along the ditches and terraces in one row. An analysis of the excavation materials of the MGK-2/6-2 settlement revealed that in the center of the fortified site there are nine poorly preserved building pits destroyed by a modern road. As a result of the study, it was determined that these were destroyed dwelling pits. Mapping and planigraphic analysis, carried out on the basis of archival materials and literature, indicated the relevance of the work on compiling a topographic plan for the MGK-2/11 site. As a result, three- and four-row buildings of the settlements were revealed. The depth of study of the considered objects makes it possible for a comprehensive study of the sites, as well as supplementing the available information about the settlements of the 1st millennium AD with the new data.
EARLY SCYTHIAN BURIAL FROM THE KARBAN TERRAIN (NORTHERN ALTAI)
Authors:   Altai State University, N. Seregin , M. Demin ,   Altai State Pedagogical University, S. RADOVSKIY ,   Altai State University
Published: August 2022

The article concerns the cultural and chronological interpretation of the early Scythian burial mound No. 8, excavated as part of the multi-temporal Karban-I complex. This site, located in the Chemal district of the Altai Republic was partially investigated by the expedition of the Barnaul State Pedagogical Institute in 1989-1990. The published object is a small mound, in the embankment of which a rectangular stone box was built. In a shallow pit,was the burial of a woman who died at the age of about 50, laid in a crouched position on her right side and oriented to the eastern sector of the horizon. Taking into account the recorded characteristics of the rite, as well as the available information about the time of construction of other objects of the Karban-I necropolis, this complex is attributed to the early Scythian period and dated within the broad framework of the 8th - first half of the 6th centuries BC.
THE IRON TANGED ARROWHEAD OF THE MONGOLIAN TIME FROM THE VILLAGE OF REBRIKHA
Authors:   Altai State Regional Studies Museum, A. Kungurov , V. TOLSTOPYATOV
Published: August 2022

The present article is devoted to the characteristics of the iron tanged arrowhead of the Mongolian period and the place where this artifact was found. The arrowhead was found by V.V. Tolstopyatov in the summer of 2018 at the edge of a pine forest on the right side of the Kasmala river valley. In this place, the surface was partially destroyed during the preparation of the ski run and the arrowhead was on the surface. The special features of the product allow us to date it to the Mongolian time (the 13th -14th centuries AD) and to refer it to the Karmatskaya culture that was common in the Altai Territory. The arrowhead was most likely lost by the archer together with the arrow during a conflict. This fact is confirmed by a rather good condition of the item and its surface, which is common for the so-called “accidental finds” of Mongolian iron items; 16 such items are known in the region.
THE CHUISKY TRACT IN THE WORKS OF TRAVELERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Authors:   National Library named after M.V. Chevalkov, L. MUKAEVA , T. SHASTINA ,   National Library named after M.V. Chevalkov
Published: August 2022

The article analyzes the works of Russian scientists and travelers of the 19th century, containing descriptions of the Chuisky tract as the most important transport artery connecting the south of Western Siberia with China and Mongolia. Geologists, geographers, botanists, linguists, ethnographers, glaciologists have left valuable observations and materials about the Chuisky tract. Now their works are indispensable sources for studying the historical and cultural heritage of Altai. A comparative analysis of the descriptions of the history of this trade route and the condition of the road at various stages allows us to trace the movement of the frontier and the imagological estimates accompanying this movement: the development of the tract makes the territory annexed to the empire the Russian Altai.
TOOLS FOR THE POPULARIZATION OF PALEONTOLOGY IN THE MUSEUM SPACE (ON THE EXAMPLE OF AN EXHIBITION PROJECT OF ALTAI STATE MUSEUM OF LOCAL LORE “PREHISTORIC WORLDS”)
Authors:   Altai State Museum of Local Lore, O. FILIPPOVA , D. EMELYANOV ,   Altai State Museum of Local Lore, A. PAUTOVA ,   Barnaul Classical School
Published: August 2022

The publication discusses the issues of popularization of scientific knowledge in the field of museum business. The field of scientific knowledge was the science of fossil living organisms - paleontology. As an example, the exhibition project of the Altai State Museum of Local Lore “Prehistoric Worlds”, held in 2021 in Barnaul, is given. The successful implementation became possible thanks to the collaboration of various institutions - the state museum, a private educational project, an educational club. Open public lectures, interactive programs and educational games are popularization tools used by the creators of the project.
PRESERVATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE MORDVINS’ HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN MUSEUMS OF ALTAI KRAI
Authors:   Altai State University, D. SHORINA
Published: August 2022

The article considers the features of the choice and application of forms of representation of objects of material and intangible historical and cultural heritage of the Mordovians in the exposition and exhibition activities of state and municipal museums of Altai Krai (Russia). The main regional trends in the field of scientific documentation and updating of the historical and cultural heritage of the Mordovian ethnos by means of museum activities (the formation and inclusion of thematic photo collections and audio archives in the cultural and educational activities of museums) are determined. The resource base of museum institutions of the Altai Territory, engaged in the acquisition, storage, study and restoration of objects of the ethno-cultural heritage of the Finno-Ugric people, and the transmission of traditional Mordovian culture, is reviewed.
Agricultura Familiar e Sustentabilidade
Authors: Albani Ionara Cristina , Da Silva Cousin Cláudia , Dickmann Ivo
Published: August 2022

Este artigo é constituído pelo Estado da Questão sobre a Agricultura Familiar, realizado para fundamentar uma pesquisa de doutorado. O Estado da Questão tem como objetivo mapear ou fazer um levantamento sobre a produção acadêmica em determinado campo do conhecimento, relacionando com o fenômeno de pesquisa. Assim, o artigo discute a Agricultura Familiar, trazendo aspectos sociais, econômicos, políticos, culturais e ambientais relevantes em relação à sustentabilidade. Aborda o conceito, os desafios, as perspectivas e as diferenças daquela categoria social em relação ao Agronegócio. Ressalta a importância dos Movimentos Sociais na representação da categoria da Agricultura Familiar. Os resultados deste trabalho apontam que a Agricultura Familiar fomenta a sustentabilidade e para sustentar e fortalecer esta, precisa estabelecer parcerias com outros setores da sociedade que lutam pela transformação social.
Educação Ambiental Biorrizomática
Authors: Tarouco de Azevedo Cláudio
Published: August 2022

O artigo busca fundamentar a Educação Ambiental Biorrizomática – EAB1 a partirde duas implicações do autor, seu modo de vida vegetariano e sua formaçãoacadêmica em Artes Visuais (graduação e pós-doutorado) e em EducaçãoAmbiental – EA (mestrado e doutorado). A relação mais direta entre a EAB e aEducação Estético-Ambiental – EEA se dá por meio de suas dimensões estéticoambientais. Nesse sentido, a metodologia proposta promove a criação dediscursos verbovisuais entrecruzados pela produção poética do autor. Serãoconsiderados aspectos éticos e estéticos do estudo conceitual e a criação dasimagens fotográficas em interação com textos verbais. A intenção é elaborar umtipo de texto que contribua com a compreensão desse caráter estético ambiental.
Exames genéticos como ferramentas auxiliares para o diagnóstico do Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Authors: Braz Natália Mestre , Ambrosio-Albuquerque Eliane Papa
Published: August 2022

Segundo dados da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) 7,6 milhões de crianças nascem com alguma desordem genética a cada ano, dentre essas desordens destaca-se o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Essa condição é definida como um conjunto de disfunções do neurodesenvolvimento que compromete as habilidades sociais, de comunicação e comportamentos, apresenta diferentes graus de comprometimento e pode estar associada a outros distúrbios. Estudos epidemiológicos demonstram que a prevalência do TEA cresce a cada ano, sendo mais comum no sexo masculino. É ainda considerado como um espectro multifatorial e heterogêneo, o que dificulta a identificação de sua etiologia em cada paciente em particular. Este cenário tem mudado substancialmente nas últimas décadas, devido ao desenvolvimento do conhecimento sobre os aspectos genéticos e moleculares do autismo, bem como o aperfeiçoamento de ferramentas biotecnológicas para o diagnóstico. Atualmente, alguns exames genéticos podem ser realizados para triagem da condição, como: PCR, cariótipo, CGH-arrays e sequenciamento, que juntamente com a história clínica do paciente contribuem para o desfecho do diagnóstico. Desta forma, este artigo traz um levantamento dos principais testes disponíveis para auxiliar no diagnóstico de crianças com suspeita de TEA, incluindo vantagens, desvantagens e sua influência na conduta terapêutica e aconselhamento genético, baseado em uma revisão da literatura.
Collective Voice, Irregular Migrants and 'Social' Commodification
Authors: Beadsworth Jack
Published: August 2022

Exploitation is often understood as either an economic or criminal phenomenon. This essay seeks to challenge this unduly narrow understanding by exploring the social dynamics of exploitation. In doing so, I develop a broad socio-legal concept of 'commodification' that enables the more subtle, social forms of exploitative labour relations to be examined. Commodoficiation here is a particular state of exploitation along the unfree labour continuum in which the worker's 'social character' is subordinated to their 'economic character'. I also consider the role of labour law in this framework, exploring how collective bargaining supports and develops the social character and what labour law's normative approach should be, arguing in favour of an empowerment approach based on self-determination. Finally, I apply the concept to irregular migrant workers in the UK, examining how inhibiting collective bargaining affects their social character and contributes to their commodification.
The Straw That Broke The Claimant’s Back: An Assessment of the Supreme Court’s Reasoning in FII (no. 2)
Authors: Al Khalifa Mimi
Published: August 2022

The importance of FII no. 2 is mainly to be found in its treatment of the limitation period for restitutionary claims of payments made as a result of a mistake. Prior to this case, claimants enjoyed a generous limitation period, so they could be certain of success at the point at which they brought their case and could expect payments to be backdated to the date at which the payment was made. The financial consequences of this for defendants (who in the overpaid tax litigation were public bodies) was nothing short of disastrous. In the aftermath of this decision, claimants can no longer benefit from such a favourable position due to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of what “reasonably discoverable” means. The decision has been described as a “triumph of coherence in English limitation law”. That is certainly true, but parts of the decision are regrettable – mainly the lack of reckoning with jurisprudential questions on the nature of mistakes.
Yang Sakral, Mitos, dan Kosmos
Authors: Fiamrillah Zifamina Ikhbar
Published: August 2022

This article deals with the thought of Mircea Eliade in the phenomenology of religion. The method used in this study is the critical analysis for reviewing Eliade’s thinking about The Sacred, Myth, and Cosmos. The critical analysis of three concepts will lead to a context of phenomology of religion from Eliade. The urgency of this research lies in the implications of three concept in the discourse of religions studies, especially in the phenomenology of religion. This study concluded that: 1) Eliade’s concepts about The Sacred, Myth, and Cosmos indicates that phenomenology of religion from hiim was influenced by philosophy, especially phenomenological and hermeneutical, 2) The implications of the three concept in the phenomenology of religion from Eliade point to an approach that suggest the essence of meaning and interconnected of religious phenomenas, such as the supernatural-natural, spiritual-material, or sacred-profane.
[Artikel ini membahas tentang pemikiran Mircea Eliade dalam fenomenologi agama. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis-kritis untuk meninjau pemikiran Eliade tentang Yang Sakral, Mitos dan Kosmos. Analisis kritis atas ketiga konsep tersebut akan mengarah pada konteks fenomenologi agama dari Eliade. Sehingga dalam hal ini, urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada implikasi ketiga konsep tersebut pada diskursus studi agama-agama, khususnya fenomenologi agama. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa : 1) Konsep Eliade tentang Yang Sakral, Mitos dan Kosmos menunjukkan fenomenologi agama Eliade dipengaruhi oleh filsafat, khususnya fenomenologi dan hermeneutika, 2) Implikasi ketiga konsep tersebut dalam fenomenologi agama Eliade mengarah pada pendekatan yang menujukkan esensi makna dan saling terkaitnya fenomena-fenomena agama, seperti yang supernatural-natural, spiritual-material, maupun sakral-profan.]
A novel SLC8A1-ALK fusion in lung adenocarcinoma confers sensitivity to alectinib: A case report
Authors: Deng Ling , Tian Panwen , Qiu Zhixin , Wang Ke , Li Yalun
Published: August 2022

ALK fusion genes are diverse. Approximately 30 different ALK fusion protein partners have been described previously, and some of these fusion proteins have been reported to be effective against ALK-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). ALK rearrangements often occur at a common breakpoint in exon 20 of the genome. SLC8A1-ALK, a novel fusion protein partner, comes from exon 2 of the SLC8A1 gene rearranged with exon 20 of the ALK gene. Here, we reported a patient with advanced lung adenocarcinoma harboring a SLC8A1-ALK fusion who benefited from first-line treatment with alectinib. After 2 months of taking alectinib, the targeted lung lesions and intrahepatic metastases regressed significantly. To date, the patient has achieved nearly 1 year of progression-free survival while taking the drug. Given the diversity of ALK fusion genes and the different efficacy of ALK-TKIs, we believe that this case report has an important clinical reference.
Explaining uncertainty and defectivity of inflectional paradigms
Authors: Nikolaev Alexandre , Bermel Neil
Published: August 2022

The current study investigates how native speakers of a morphologically complex language (Finnish) handle uncertainty related to linguistic forms that have gaps in their inflectional paradigms. We analyze their strategies of dealing with paradigmatic defectivity and how these strategies are motivated by subjective contemporaneousness, frequency, acceptability, and other lexical and structural characteristics of words. We administered a verb production (inflection) task with Finnish native speakers using verbs from a small non-productive inflectional type that has many paradigmatic gaps and asked participants to inflect the verbs in a given context. Inflectional uncertainty was measured by the number of different forms the participants produced for each verb. We classified produced forms that were not expected as either synonymous or novel and measured their optimal string alignment distance to expected forms. Our analyses revealed that a usage-based approach to paradigmatic defectivity fits better with the obtained results than a classical approach typically met in dictionaries and descriptive grammars. Thus, we argue, that paradigmatic defectivity can be better described as a dynamic rather than a static system, where gaps represent a continuum of possible inflectional choices rather than a lack of an inflectional variant.
The journey from blue to pink–a rare cause for self-limiting methemoglobinemia in an Indian baby
Authors: Chandran Shanu , Ross Benjamin J. , Kumar Manish
Published: August 2022

Objectives

To describe a rare case of methemoglobinemia in a newborn baby with excellent prognosis. Methemoglobinemia in the neonatal period is very rare and when present is usually caused by environmental toxicity from strong oxidizing agents and rarely due to enzyme deficiency or inherited disorders of hemoglobin metabolism.

Case presentation

We report a newborn baby presented with cyanosis and desaturation right from birth, later found to have methemoglobinemia and started medication. Genetic evaluation revealed a mutation in the gamma chain of fetal haemoglobin (HbF) causing abnormal hemoglobin. Physiologically significant mutations in gamma-globin genes cause symptoms in the fetus and neonate that gradually abate in the first few months of life.

Conclusions

Genetic evaluation is advisable in babies with unexplained methemoglobinemia as the prognosis of the condition depends on the underlying mutation. Early diagnosis of methemoglobinemia due to gamma chain mutation in HbF as in our case helps in reassuring the parents and also in preventing unnecessary aggressive investigations.
Robust statistical boosting with quantile-based adaptive loss functions
Authors: Speller Jan , Staerk Christian , Mayr Andreas
Published: August 2022

We combine robust loss functions with statistical boosting algorithms in an adaptive way to perform variable selection and predictive modelling for potentially high-dimensional biomedical data. To achieve robustness against outliers in the outcome variable (vertical outliers), we consider different composite robust loss functions together with base-learners for linear regression. For composite loss functions, such as the Huber loss and the Bisquare loss, a threshold parameter has to be specified that controls the robustness. In the context of boosting algorithms, we propose an approach that adapts the threshold parameter of composite robust losses in each iteration to the current sizes of residuals, based on a fixed quantile level. We compared the performance of our approach to classical M-regression, boosting with standard loss functions or the lasso regarding prediction accuracy and variable selection in different simulated settings: the adaptive Huber and Bisquare losses led to a better performance when the outcome contained outliers or was affected by specific types of corruption. For non-corrupted data, our approach yielded a similar performance to boosting with the efficient L
2 loss or the lasso. Also in the analysis of skewed KRT19 protein expression data based on gene expression measurements from human cancer cell lines (NCI-60 cell line panel), boosting with the new adaptive loss functions performed favourably compared to standard loss functions or competing robust approaches regarding prediction accuracy and resulted in very sparse models.
Emerging role of a systems biology approach to elucidate factors of reduced penetrance: transcriptional changes in THAP1-linked dystonia as an example
Authors: Diaw Sokhna Haissatou , Ott Fabian , Münchau Alexander , Lohmann Katja , Busch Hauke
Published: August 2022

Pathogenic variants in THAP1 can cause dystonia with a penetrance of about 50 %. The underlying mechanisms are unknown and can be considered as means of endogenous disease protection. Since THAP1 encodes a transcription factor, drivers of this variability putatively act at the transcriptome level. Several transcriptome studies tried to elucidate THAP1 function in diverse cellular and mouse models, including mutation carrier-derived cells and iPSC-derived neurons, unveiling various differentially expressed genes and affected pathways. These include nervous system development, dopamine signalling, myelination, or cell-cell adhesion. A network diffusion analysis revealed mRNA splicing, mitochondria, DNA repair, and metabolism as significant pathways that may represent potential targets for therapeutic interventions.
Patient-derived cells – an irreplaceable tool for research of reduced penetrance in movement disorders
Authors: Seibler Philip , Rakovic Aleksandar
Published: August 2022

Movement disorders comprise a clinically, pathologically, and genetically heterogeneous group of diseases associated with the phenomenon of reduced penetrance. Penetrance refers to the likelihood that a clinical condition will occur when a particular genotype is present. Elucidating the cause of reduced penetrance may contribute to more personalized medicine by identifying genetic factors that may prevent individuals from developing disease. Therefore, patient material becomes an irreplaceable resource in this approach. It is needed to identify genetic modifiers of the disease in the first place and to subsequently elucidate underlying mechanisms in endogenous human cell models that provide the entire genetic background.
Systematic review of Mendelian randomization studies on Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Kappen Sophia , Bottigliengo Daniele , Caliebe Amke , Del Greco M. Fabiola , König Inke R.
Published: August 2022

Background

Parkinson‘s disease (PD) is known to be associated with non-genetic factors. To infer causality, Mendelian randomization (MR) studies are increasingly used. Here, genetic variants are used as instrumental variables for the risk factor but have no direct effect on PD themselves.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature review on MR studies for PD. Studies were identified searching the PubMed database. Upon data extraction, we evaluated the methodological quality and summarized the evidence.

Results

Twelve articles were included. Most studies showed “good” methodological quality, but most did not report proper power estimations. Twelve analyses yielded nominally significant effects.

Conclusions

Our systematic review shows that most MR studies were well performed and allow to identify causal exposures, which may inform further studies on the prevention and early intervention of PD.
Study on graphene-based emulsions as oil displacement agent
Authors: Li Xin , Chen Yang , Tian Yuqin , Zheng Shuang , Zhu Rongjiao , Feng Xia , Liu Cunhui , Zhang Yichen , Chen Jingyi
Published: August 2022

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was prepared by the improved Hummers method, and a synergistically stabilized emulsion of GO and emulsifier was formulated. The best emulsion formula obtained by Response Surface Methodology consists of 1.39‰ GO, and 2.92‰ OP-10; the water-oil ratio is 4:6, achieving an emulsion index of 92.83%. The emulsion still maintained good stability under high temperature and high salt conditions, meeting the environmental requirements of medium and low permeability reservoirs. For injected water flooding, emulsion flooding could increase the oil recovery by 15.41%.
Salicylic acid‐activated BIN2 phosphorylation of TGA3 promotes Arabidopsis PR gene expression and disease resistance
Authors: Han Qing , Tan Wenrong , Zhao Yuqing , Yang Feng , Yao Xiuhong , Lin Honghui , Zhang Dawei
Published: August 2022

The plant defense hormone, salicylic acid (SA), plays essential roles in immunity and systemic acquired resistance. Salicylic acid induced by the pathogen is perceived by the receptor nonexpressor of pathogenesis‐related genes 1 (NPR1), which is recruited by TGA transcription factors to induce the expression of pathogenesis‐related (PR) genes. However, the mechanism by which post‐translational modifications affect TGA's transcriptional activity by salicylic acid signaling/pathogen infection is not well‐established. Here, we report that the loss‐of‐function mutant of brassinosteroid insensitive2 (BIN2) and its homologs, bin2‐3 bil1 bil2, causes impaired pathogen resistance and insensitivity to SA‐induced PR gene expression, whereas the gain‐of‐function mutant, bin2‐1, exhibited enhanced SA signaling and immunity against the pathogen. Our results demonstrate that salicylic acid activates BIN2 kinase, which in turn phosphorylates TGA3 at Ser33 to enhance TGA3 DNA binding ability and NPR1–TGA3 complex formation, leading to the activation of PR gene expression. These findings implicate BIN2 as a new component of salicylic acid signaling, functioning as a key node in balancing brassinosteroid‐mediated plant growth and SA‐induced immunity.
EFL students' perspectives on the use of Wordwall.net as vocabulary learning media
Authors: Jannah Miftahul , Syafryadin Syafryadin
Published: August 2022

Using ICT tools to teach vocabulary is a commonly researched topic in language teaching. Many popular web tools, such as Kahoot and Quizizz, are used as experimental tools with learners to investigate how effectively they enhance learners' vocabulary. This study analyzed the students' perceptions of Wordwall.net, a less known and researched game-based web tool, in their vocabulary learning. This study was conducted since there is still limited research conducted in Indonesia that analyses the students' perception of using Wordwall.net in English vocabulary learning. This research design was survey research with a sample of 29 8th-grade students at one of the Junior High Schools in Bengkulu Tengah. The data were collected using a close-ended questionnaire. It was analyzed quantitatively by implementing the Likert scale. The result of this research found that most students' perception of the use of Wodwall.net in their vocabulary learning was positive. Their feeling about Wordwall.net was great. They enjoyed the teamwork and competition; they perceived Wordwall.net as an exciting, interesting, motivating & fun web tool to learn vocabulary. From the students' perceived effects of using Wordwall.net, Wordwall.net was a kind of awaited learning media for the students. In addition, Wordwall.net also influenced the students' engagement with the web tool and the classroom. It indicated that the students paid more attention to the learning process. The researchers strongly recommended that teachers start using Wordwall.net to learn vocabulary based on the results.
HUBUNGAN KETERAMPILAN EKSTRAKURIKULER PRAMUKA DAN KEMANDIRIAN DENGAN PRESTASI BELAJAR IPS KELAS V
Authors: Ariyadi Bayu
Published: August 2022

Siswa yang aktif dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler pramuka dan mempunyai sikap kemandirian belajar yang baik maka semakin tinggi prestasi belajar IPS siswa. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan di SDN Gugus Diponegoro Ngaliyan ditemukan masalah bahwa kurang efektifnya kegiatan ekstrakurikuler pramuka dan rendahnya kemandirian siswa dalam belajar sehingga menyebabkan hasil belajar IPS yang didapatkan kurang optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara keterampilan ekstrakurikuler pramuka dan sikap kemandirian dengan prestasi belajar IPS siswa kelas V SDN Gugus Diponegoro Ngaliyan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh: 1) hasil r hitung > r tabel (0,719 > 0, 181) termasuk kategori kuat; 2) hasil koefisien determinasi diperoleh kontribusi aktivitas belajar dan disiplin dengan hasil belajar IPS siswa sebesar 51,8%, sedangkan sisanya 48,2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor yang tidak diteliti. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan positif dan signifikan antara keterampilan ekstrakurikuler pramuka dan sikap kemandirian dengan prestasi belajar IPS siswa kelas V SDN Gugus Diponegoro Kecamatan Ngaliyan Kota Semarang.

Students who have scout skills and good independent attitude in learning than will be high learning achievement of social studies. Based on research at Elementary School at Gugus Diponegoro Ngaliyan found the problem that scout activities are less effective and low self direction attitude in learning social so that the students achievement of social studies are not optimal. The purpose of this research is to test the positive and significant relationship between students scout skills and good self direction attitude with the achievement of social studies 5th grade Elementary School at Gugus Diponegoro Ngaliyan. The type of research is correlation research using quantitative approach. From the research results obtained: 1) r count > r table (0,719 > 0, 181) including strong category; 2) the result coefficient of determination found that the contribution of learning motivation and learning discipline to student learning outcomes is 51,8% and the remaining 48,2% was contributed by other factors. So it can be concluded that there was a positive and significant relationship between students scout skills and good self direction attitude with the achievement of social studies 5th grade Elementary School at Gugus Diponegoro Ngaliyan.
Keefektifan Model Make A Match Berbantuan Papan Perkalian Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Perkalian
Authors: Ningrum Kurnia Sari
Published: August 2022

Abstract

The mathematics learning in the second grade of Srikandi Cluster Elementary School Semarang were still using conventional models, peer tutors, binggo games, and a lack of innovation in learning media. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of the make a match learning model assisted by the multiplication board media compared to the blackboard-assisted model on understanding the concept of multiplication. This research was an experimental study with a quasi experimental design. The sampling technique used random sample sampling. The data collection techniques were interviews, documentation and tests. The data analysis technique used the learning mastery test, hypothesis test and n-gain test. The results of the learning mastery test of the experimental class were more than 75%, amounted to 76,77% while the control class only got a score of 66,33%, the results of the hypothesis test showed that tcount (19,690)> ttable (2.002), and the results of the n-gain test for the experimental class were higher than the control class, which was 0.711 included in the high category, while the control class was 0.194 included in the low category. So it can be concluded that the make a match learning model assisted by the multiplication board media in the experimental class was effective than the blackboard-assisted learning model.

Abstrak

Pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika kelas II SDN Gugus Srikandi Semarang cenderung menggunakan model konvensional, tutor sebaya, penerapan permainan binggo, serta kurangnya inovasi media pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji keefektifan model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media papan perkalian dibandingkan model

kelas kontrol berbantuan papan tulis terhadap pemahaman konsep perkalian. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen menggunakan quasi experimental design. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sample random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data wawancara, dokumentasi dan tes. Teknik Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji ketuntasan belajar,  uji hipotesis dan uji n-gain. Hasil uji ketuntasan belajar kelas eksperimen lebih dari 75% yaitu 76,77% sedangkan kelas kontrol 66,33%, hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan thitung (19,690) > ttabel (2,002), dan  hasil uji n-gain kelas eksperimen lebih besar daripada kelas kontrol yaitu 0,711 termasuk kategori tinggi, sedangkan kelas kontrol 0,194 termasuk kategori rendah. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran make a match berbantuan media papan perkalian pada kelas eksperimen efektif daripada model pembelajaran kelas kontrol berbantuan papan tulis.
HUBUNGAN GAYA BELAJAR DAN MINAT BELAJAR DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS KELAS IV
Authors: YUNITA ELA
Published: August 2022

Abstrak

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk  menguji hubungan antara gaya belajar dan minat belajar  dengan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV SDN Gugus Kartini Kabupaten Pati. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN Gugus Kartini Kabupaten Pati yang berjumlah 121 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Uji instrumen distandarisasi dengan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Uji prasyarat analisis dengan menggunakan uji normalitas, liniearitas, dan multikolinearitas. Sedangkan teknik analisis data dengan statistik deskriptif, analisis korelasi Product Moment, analisis korelasi ganda, uji signifikansi, analisis regresi linear sederhana, analisis regresi ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada  hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara gaya belajar dan minat belajar  secara bersama-sama dengan hasil belajar siswa yang ditunjukkan dengan hasil rhitung=0,631 > nilai rtabel=0,176. Kontribusi variabel gaya belajar dan minat belajar terhadap hasil belajar IPS sebesar 62,8% dan termasuk dalam kategori kuat.

The purpose of this research was to examine the correlation between learning styles and learning interest toward social studies learning outcomes of the fourth grade students at elementary school of Kartini Cluster, Pati Regency. The type of this research is correlation study. The population in this research were the fourth grade students of elementary school of Kartini Cluster, Pati Regency and consisted of 121 students. The sampling technique used Saturated Sampling. Data collection techniques used questionnaries, documentation, and interviews. The instrument test was standardized by using validity and reliability tests. The prerequisite analysis test used the normality, linearity, and multicollinearity tests. While the data analysis technique used descriptive statistics, Product Moment correlation analysis, multiple correlation analysis, significant test, simple linear regression analysis, multiple regression analysis. The results showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between learning styles and learning interest together toward social studies outcomes that proved by its score was 0.631 and the value of table data= 0.176. The contribution of learning styles and learning interest variables on social studies learning outcomes was 62.8% included in the strong category.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA SCRAPBOOK DIGITAL MODEL PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING PADA MUATAN IPS
Authors: Yono Sugi , Estiastuti Arini
Published: August 2022

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Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan, menguji kelayakan, dan menguji keefektifan pada media pembelajaran Scrapbook Digital model Problem-Based Learning (PBL) muatan IPS materi manfaat sumber daya alam dalam bidang ekonomi kelas IVB SD Sampangan 01. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian pengembangan dengan one group pretest posttest. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru dan 36 siswa kelas IVB SD Negeri Sampangan 01 Semarang Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, angket, tes, dan dokumentasi. Analisis yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji t-test dan uji peningkatan rata-rata (N-Gain). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Dalam mengembangkan media Scrapbook Digital model PBL menggunakan software Corel Draw x7 untuk desain gambar dan Macromedia Flash 8 untuk menggabungkan semua komponen; (2) Persentase penilaian media Scrapbook Digital model PBL oleh ahli media sebesar 74% (Layak) dan ahli materi sebesar 88% (Sangat Layak); (3) Pada uji normalitas data pre-test post-test berdistribusi normal, pada uji t-test diperoleh thitung = 6,292 > ttabel = 2,030 maka Ha diterima, hasil uji N-gain sebesar 0,37 dengan kriteria sedang. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah media pembelajaran Scrapbook digital model PBL layak dan efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran mupel IPS materi manfaat sumber daya alam dalam bidang ekonomi.

The purpose of the research was to develop, test the feasibility, and test the effectiveness of the Digital Scrapbook media with the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in social studies with content the benefits of natural resources in the economic field for grade 4th B Sampangan 01 elementary school. This study used a development research design with one group pretest posttest, the subjects of this study were teacher and 36 students grade 4th B Sampangan 01 elementary school. The data collection technique used interviews, observations, questionnaires, tests, and documentation. The analysis used normality test, t-test and average increase test (N-Gain). The results showed that : (1) in development Digital Scrapbook Media with PBL model using Corel Draw x7 software for image design and Macromedia Flash 8 to combine all components; (2) Percentage assessment of Digital Scrapbook Media with PBL model by media experts is 74% (eligible) and material experts is 88% (Very Eligible); (3) In the normality test, the pre-test post-test data were normally distributed, the t-test test obtained tcount = 6,292 > ttable = 2,030 then Ha was accepted, N-gain test result was 0.37 with moderate criteria. In conclusion, the digital scrapbook media with PBL model is feasible and effective to be used in social studies learning about the benefit of natural resources in the economic field.
IMPLEMENTASI PENANANAMAN SIKAP TANGGUNG JAWAB MELALUI KEGIATAN LITERASI PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER SISWA KELAS V SD
Authors: Khoiriyah Uswatun Khoiriyah , Sukasih Sri
Published: August 2022

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Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan mengenai implementasi penanaman sikap tanggung jawab melalui kegiatan literasi penguatan pendidikan karakter siswa kelas V SD Negeri 1 Cawas yang terletak di Kabupaten Klaten. Pupulasi penelitian ini berjumlah 28 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan uji credibility dan uji confirmability. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan: (1) Tahapan dalam membentuk penanaaman sikap tanggung jawab siswa V SD Negeri 1 Cawas diantaranya yaitu; pemberian contoh/ teladan, pembiasaan, dan penguatan; (2) Terdapat beberapa hambatan dalam penelitian diantaranya hambatan dari sekolah, guru dan siswa; (3) Respons penerimaan yang terjadi adalah terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dan wawasan pada diri siswa. Selain itu, siswa juga memunculkan karakter baik, seperti sikap disipilin, sikap tanggung jawab, dan karakter baik lainnya. Namun, masih terdapat respons penolakan seperti respons siswa yang belum serius atau malas-malasan dalam melakukan kegiatan literasi akan tetapi, masih dominan dengan respons penerimaan karena kegiatan literasi menjadi kegiatan yang wajib maka, kegiatan ini sudah menjadi rutinitas yang disambut dengan antusias siswa yang bersemangat dalam mengikuti kegiatan literasi penguatan pendidikan karakter

This research is descriptive qualitative. This study aims to describe the research conducted on inculcating an attitude of responsibility through literacy activities to strengthen character education for class V SD Negeri 1 Cawas located in Klaten Regency. The population of this study found 28 students. Data were collected by observation, interviews, and documentation. Test the validity of the data using the credibility test and confirmability test. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model. The results of the research conducted: (1) The stages in forming the responsible attitude of V SD Negeri 1 Cawas students include; presenting examples/ role models, habituation, and reinforcement; (2) There are several obstacles in the research including barriers from schools, teachers and students; (3) The acceptance response that occurs is an increase in students' knowledge and insight. In addition, students also raise good characters, such as dicipline and responsibility. However, there are still responses such as student responses that are not yet serious or lazy in carrying out literacy activities, however, they are still dominant with acceptance responses because literacy activities are mandatory activities, so this activity has become a routine that is enthusiastically welcomed by students who are passionate about leaarning to participate in literacy activities to strengthen character education.
ROLE TEACHER IN DEVELOPING STUDENT SOCIAL SKILLS IN SDN 2 SUMBERSARI DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Rahmawati Weni Kurnia , Ahmad Abdurrahman
Published: August 2022

The purpose of the study was to find out how teachers at SDN 2 Sumbersari developed students' social skills during the Covid 19 pandemic, to find out the obstacles and efforts of teachers at SDN 2 Sumbersari in developing students' social skills during the Covid 19 pandemic. This research used a qualitative research design. The main data source is the informant, the data source is obtained from interviews. Sources of data obtained from research informants, namely: principals and teachers. Data collection techniques in this study utilize the methods of observation, interviews, and documentation. Researchers checked the validity of the data using source triangulation. Data analysis techniques are: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of the study indicate the role of the teacher as a guide and facilitator in order to develop the social skills of SDN 2 Sumbersari students during the pandemic, namely through planning embodied in the RPP which includes activities that involve students and in its implementation gives students the freedom to communicate and exchange opinions through chat room media. those on Google Meet or Whatsapp groups, in the evaluation activities, it is preferred to use an oral exam via video call.
Possible involvement of annexin A6 in preferential sperm penetration in the germinal disk region
Authors: Ichikawa Yoshinobu , Matsuzaki Mei , Mizushima Shusei , Sasanami Tomohiro
Published: August 2022

Graphical abstract

During fertilization, avian sperm preferentially penetrate into the perivitelline membrane that covers the germinal disk region where the female nucleus is present. This phenomenon has been observed not only in domestic birds but also in wild birds; however, the mechanisms controlling sperm preference are still unclear. In this study, we investigated the possible involvement of annexin family protein in sperm–egg interaction in Japanese quail. Microscopic examination of fertilized eggs indicated that quail sperm penetration only occurred in the germinal disk region, and sperm localized outside the germinal disk were trapped in the perivitelline membrane. Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence microscopy revealed the presence of annexin A1 and A6 in the oocyte membrane, while annexin A6 localized in the perivitelline space of the germinal disk region. Further, our sperm binding assay using recombinant annexin A6 demonstrated that ejaculated sperm specifically bound to annexin A6 expressed in mammalian cell lines. These results suggest that annexin A6, which is expressed on the surface of oocytes, may function in sperm–egg interaction in the germinal disk region and that this binding may ensure sperm retention on the surface of the egg plasma membrane until fertilization takes place in Japanese quail.

Lay summary

In bird species, fertilization takes place immediately after ovulation of the egg. Sperm preferentially penetrate a specific area of the egg coating that covers the ‘germinal disk region’ – this area contains the cell that needs to be fertilized by a sperm. However, since the bird egg is extremely large in size and sperm must reach the ‘germinal disk region’ to achieve fertilization, it is unclear how this happens. Annexin proteins support fertilization in mammals, and we found that annexin A6 protein exhibits a unique localization in the germinal disk region in the eggs of Japanese quail. To test this interaction, we incubated quail sperm with cells that produced annexin A6 and found that ejaculated sperm bound to the cells. These results suggest that annexin A6 may have a role in the sperm–egg interaction in the germinal disk region in Japanese quail.
Systematic Improvement in the Patient Transfer Process to a Tertiary Care Children’s Hospital
Authors: Sutton Ashley G. , Smith Hunter G. , Dawes Melanie Edwards , O’Connor Megan , Hayes Andrea A. , Downs John P. , Steiner Michael J.
Published: August 2022

OBJECTIVE

Interfacility transfer of pediatric patients to a children’s hospital is a complex process that can be time consuming and dissatisfying for referring providers. We aimed to improve the efficiency of communication and acceptance for interfacility transfers to our hospital.

METHODS

We implemented iterative improvements to the process in 2 phases from 2013 to 2016 (pediatric medicine) and 2019 to 2022 (pediatric critical care and surgery). Key interventions included creation of a hospitalist position to manage transfers with broad ability to accept patients and transition to direct phone access for transfer requests to streamline connection. Effective initiatives from Phase 1 were adapted and spread to the other services in Phase 2. Data were manually extracted monthly from call transcripts and monitored by using statistical process control (SPC) charts. Primary outcome measures were time from call to connection to a provider and number of providers added to the call before making a disposition decision.

RESULTS

Average time from call initiation to provider connection for pediatric medicine calls decreased from 11 minutes to 5 minutes. The average number of internal physicians on each call before acceptance decreased from 2.1 to 1.3. In Phase 2, time to provider connection decreased from 11 to 4 minutes for pediatric critical care calls and 16 to 5 minutes for pediatric surgery calls.

CONCLUSIONS

We streamlined the process of accepting incoming transfer requests throughout our children’s hospital. Prioritizing direct communication led to efficient disposition decisions and progression toward transfer and was effective for multiple service lines.
Hearing Voices, Epilepsy, and Religious Experience
Authors: Cigán Jakub
Published: August 2022

Approaching religious or mystical experience in association with mental or brain disorder has been a widespread practice in psychology and neuropsychology, but not so much in the cognitive science of religion (CSR). By their recent book, McCauley and Graham balance the disproportion within CSR. In the commentary, I address McCauley and Graham’s solutions to fundamental problems typical for the psychiatric approach to a religious experience. This approach understands religious experience as a mental or a brain disorder, diagnoses the disorder based on insufficient data in historical cases, and neglects cultural and historical aspects of religious experience and mental disorders. McCauley and Graham handle the diagnosis problem by focusing on the particular aspect of the religious experience (e.g., “hearing voices”) and analyzing its pathological and non-pathological aspects, instead of simply assuming disorder. In regards to the neglect of historical and cultural aspects of religious experience and mental illness, McCauley and Graham stress the importance of the cultural domestication of unusual aspects of religious experience. In dealing with the psychiatric approach problems, McCauley and Graham introduce a new complementary and complex theoretical model for embracing mental abnormalities into the framework of CSR.