bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Foreign Language Teaching of Ukrainian University Students in a Distance Learning Environment
Authors: Pylypenko Olena , Kozub Liubov
Published: November 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Ukraine, like other countries, to move to distance education. The study aims to analyze the distance learning experience of Ukrainian philology students, to find out the pros and cons of distance education, those things that motivate students, and the challenges they face while studying online. The survey consisted of a questionnaire and embraced 105 respondents. The survey goal was to collect data that would allow concluding about the effectiveness of distance education for Ukrainian philology students at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, particularly for the study of foreign languages. The significant results of the survey include: obtaining reliable data on the effectiveness of distance learning of Ukrainian philology students through their feedback in questionnaires, online testing, a variety of writing assignments, and assessment in the online classroom, finding out the most effective distance learning tools, the main features of teacher – students interactions in a distance-learning environment. The research proves that Ukrainian philology students overall positively evaluate their distance learning experience. It does not negatively impact students’ foreign language learning motivation. Despite a positive attitude to distance learning, Ukrainian philology students face particular challenges connected with access to devices, lack of information and communications technology skills, Internet connection, and lack of communication with their peers. The finding reveals, whatever are the benefits of distance education, it cannot entirely replace face-to-face learning.
Gifted High School Students’ Needs for English Learning in Vietnam Contexts
Authors: Hung Minh , Ai Nguyen Thi Thu
Published: November 2021

The learning needs of English students have been researched over the past decades in different countries, especially among non-speaking English ones. The core goal of these studies was to examine if learner needs/wants and learning outcomes of the English course/curriculum provided are sufficiently matched, i.e., whether or not students feel satisfied (because their needs/wants are met). Expanding this line of research, the current study attempts to find out the needs for English learning among gifted high school students in the current Vietnam context by seeking the answer to the main question: How do these students report their needs for English learning? The findings are supposed to provide useful insights into this English learning – teaching setting. One hundred and eighty English-majored students from five gifted high schools in five provinces of Vietnam participated in a questionnaire-interview survey. The obtained results show that most participants opted for English because they needed it for future employment and cross-cultural/national communications for long-term purposes. As a result, they wanted to practice more English speaking and listening skills rather than other components of English knowledge (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary) and skills (reading, writing). Yet, their English practices in the classroom did not place much emphasis on speaking-listening skills, i.e., their needs were not very satisfactorily met. Some of the findings echo those of previous research, and some are first reported in the current study.
CITRA DIGITAL DAN ALGORITMA PENERAPANNYA
Authors: PRASETIO ANNAS
Published: November 2021

Citra adalah kombinasi antara titik, garis, bidang, dan warna untuk menciptakan suatu imitasi dari suatu objek fisik atau manusia. Citra digital terdiri dari elemen kotak yang disebut dengan pixel. Contoh salah satu citra yaitu gambar. Namun, terkadang gambar juga dapat mengalami penurunan kualitas (degradasi). Gambar atau pixel yang mengalami penurunan kualitas citra dalam pengolahan citra disebut derau (noise). Dalam buku ini membahas tentang Peningkataan Kualitas Citra Digital Menggunakan Teknik Median Filter Untuk Mereduksi Noise. Pada penelitian dalam buku ini menggunakan data citra warna (RGB) sebagai data uji kemudian di konversi kedalam citra grayscale untuk mengetahui derajat keabuan citra. Citra Grayscale tersimpan di database. Kemudian dibangkitkan noise dengan menggunakan bilangan acak. Tipe noise yang digunakan adalah Salt & Pepper. Noise salt & pepper adalah tipe noise yang memiliki nilai 0 dan 255 secara menyebar. Untuk Mereduksi noise salt & Pepper, digunakanlah metode atau teknik median filter. Median filter merupakan metode yang mengurutkan nilai terkecil ke terbesar yang kemudian diambil nilai tengah sebagai objek baru dan memiliki kernel matriks ganjil yaitu 3 x 3, 5 x 5, 7 x 7. Histogram citra sebagai pengukur penyebaran angka dari median filter. Hasilnya Median Filter dapat mengurangi noise salt & Pepper dengan menggunakan kernel matriks.
ACCELERATING STUDENTS’ CAPABILITIES IN ACCOMPLISHING FINAL PAPERS: AN EVALUATION
Authors: Azhar Fadly , Yuanita Putri , Erni Erni , Novitri Novitri
Published: November 2021

This paper aimed at evaluating such aspects as self-efficacy, research methodology, types of supervisor, and academic writing ability in accelerating students accomplishing final papers. 214 students of bachelor and master programs at Universitas Riau - Indonesia were selected through purposive sampling technique as the participants. This research used Context, Input, Process, and Product Evaluation Model to evaluate those variables. The research findings revealed that (a) there was no significant difference in self-efficacy on the aspects of gender ((sig. 0.219 > p 0.05) and learning support facilities ((sig. 0.073 > p  0.05); (b) in research methodology on the aspect of gender ((sig. 0.508 > p 0.05); (c) in academic writing ability on the aspects of gender (sig. 0.939 > p 0.05); and (d) in types of supervisors on the aspects of gender (sig.0.618 > p 0.05), sources of educational cost (sig. 0.474 > p 0.05), and learning support facilities (sig. 0.773 > p 0.05). However, (a) there was a significant difference in self-efficacy on the aspects of profession (sig. 0.000 < p 0.05), and sources of educational cost (sig. 0.014 < p 0.05); (b) in research methodology on the aspects of profession (sig. 0.000 < p 0.05), sources of educational cost (sig. 0.004 < p 0.05), and learning support facilities (sig. 0.001 < p 0.05); (c) in academic writing ability on the aspects of profession (sig. 0.013 < p 0.05 ), sources of educational support (sig. 0.014 < p 0.05), and learning support facilities (sig. 0.000 < p 0.05); and (d) in types of supervisors on the aspect of profession (sig. 0.022 < p 0.05). Partially, self-efficacy contributed 59.7%; research methodology (10.4%) and types of supervisor (0.1%) ---- which is totally 70.2% towards the students’ academic writing ability in accelerating students accomplishing final papers.
THE LEVEL OF PRINCIPAL’S INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN TUMPAT DISTRICT, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA
Authors: Ping Goh Chong , Mohd Hamzah Mohd Izham
Published: November 2021

This study aims to identify the level of principals’ instructional leadership practices and their relationship with the school-based management in secondary schools in Tumpat district, Kelantan. This study was conducted in the form of survey using a quantitative method with a total of 286 respondents using a questionnaire as a research instrument. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using SPSS software version 25.0. The result of this study showed that the level of principal's instructional leadership practices was high (mean=4.25, s.d.=0.444) where the dimension of forming a positive school environment scored the highest mean (mean=4.30, s.d.=0.459). The level of school-based management was also high (mean=4.24, s.d.=0.427) with the highest score mean dimension was the dimension of planning and evaluation (mean=4.29, s.d.=0.450). The Pearson correlation test showed a significant relationship between the level of principals’ instructional leadership practices and school-based management which was at a high correlation level (r=0.895). Therefore, the implication of this study is able to provide an exposure to the Ministry of Education Malaysia who can take initiatives to make improvements in the basic aspects of education and also leadership programs in order to strengthen the leadership practices of principals in schools. This study also has implications to school principals in re-evaluating all their practices and actions in managing schools to further improve the effectiveness and the quality of their administration. In conclusion, this study gives the impression that principals’ instructional leadership practices have impacts on school-based management which to some extent can affect the performance of teachers and students as well as the results of the effectiveness of school functions.
OBSTACLES FACED BY PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS DURING TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (PPG)
Authors: Warahmah Mawaddah , Daud Afrianto , Novitri Novitri
Published: November 2021

The government in Indonesia issues new rules to prepare pre-service teachers to be professional teachers in the future by asking them to attend additional education named Teachers Professional Education Program (locally known as Program Profesi Guru).  This Case Study aimed to identify the obstacles experienced by pre-service English teachers in FKIP Universitas Riau during the PPG program and the Teaching Practicum (PPL) as a part of PPG program. This is qualitative research involving 10 alumni of the Subsidized PPG English Education Department. Focus Group Discussion was used to collect data from the participants. The data obtained were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s thematic analysis and referred to the three procedures introduced by Flick i.e., open coding, axial coding and selective coding with the help of the Nvivo 12 software. The findings showed seven emerging obstacles faced by the pre-service English teachers during Teachers Professional Education Program (PPG). There were one (1) obstacle found at the first-semester theory program in PPG, and six (6) obstacles found at the second-semester practicum program in PPG which known as PPL.
THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPAL'S LEADERSHIP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE LESSONS IN SMPN PELALAWAN REGENCY
Authors: Isjoni M. Yogi Riyantama , Primahardani Indra , Fikri Asyrul
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of principal's leadership on social science teachers’ performance. The research was conducted in Pelalawan Regency taking Social Science teachers in Pelalawan Regency as the research subjects. The method used was a survey with quantitative techniques. The research sample was 150 Pelalawan Regency teachers selected using random sampling technique. The instrument used to collect data was a set of questionnaires used to quantify the school principal leadership level. Data of teachers’ performance were gathered from the teachers’ competency test (UKG) data. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant and positive influence of the principal's leadership on the performance of social science teachers at SMPN Pelalawan. The results of this study are expected to be useful for the improvement of the performance of school principals and social science teachers in Pelalawan Regency.
BENCHMARKING E-GOVERNMENT: CURRENT TRENDS AND DIGITAL BARRIERS TO DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Yerina Antonina , Mazurenko Olha , Demydiuk Olga
Published: October 2021

The basic principles and methodological foundations for measuring the readiness and ability of the national institutions to provide citizens and businesses with access to public services online are considered. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the study of the implementation of e-government tools in UN member states (UN E-Government Survey), current trends and transformations of the e-government model, the digital divide and digital barriers to further progress in the development of the digital economy and e-democracy are analyzed. The methodological basis of the study applied are techniques and methods of complex comparative analysis and logical generalization and the information base is formed by the results of the UN E-Government Survey and World Bank Governance Surveys.
КРИТЕРІЇ, ПОКАЗНИКИ ТА РІВНІ СФОРМОВАНОСТІ ЗДОРОВ’ЯЗБЕРЕЖУВАЛЬНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ФІЗИЧНИХ ТЕРАПЕВТІВ
Authors: Chepurka Oleg
Published: November 2021

Проєктування системи критеріїв, показників і рівнів, яка дозволить комплексно оцінити якісні і кількісні характеристики сформованості здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів у процесі вивчення фахових дисциплін, спрямована на вирішення проблеми забезпечення якості професійної підготовки. Метою статті є проєктування системи критеріїв, показників і рівнів сформованості здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів у процесі вивчення фахових дисциплін. Методами дослідження стали: аналіз і класифікація підходів до формування критеріально-показникових систем у педагогічних дослідженнях; проєктування системи критеріїв, показників і рівнів здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів.Критерій розглядається як ознака, на підставі якої здійснюється оцінка рівня сформованості здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів у процесі вивчення фахових дисциплін. Показники, утворюючи структуру кожного критерію, є конкретизуючими та діагностуючими засобами вимірювання рівня здоров`язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів, які дозволяють охарактеризувати якість або кількість прояву її окремих компонентів. Обґрунтовано сутність і зміст аксіологічного (цінність здоров’я; умотивованість; усвідомленість; професійні інтереси), когнітивного (термінологічний; знаннєвий; діяльнісний; творчий), технологічного (діагностичний; клінічний; позаклінічний; комунікаційний) і особистісного (емпатія; толерантність; рефлексія; стратегія) критеріїв і показників здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх фізичних терапевтів, а також базового, середнього і високого рівня її сформованості. Сформульовано висновок, що побудована система критеріїв, показників і рівнів дозволяє спроєктувати програму педагогічного експерименту, спрямованого на оцінювання актуального рівня здоров’язбережувальної компетентності майбутніх бакалаврів з фізичної терапії, а також вивчення впливу процесу та особливостей вивчення фахових дисциплін на рівень здоров’язбережувальної компетентності.
REKLAM HARCAMALARI BANKALARIN FİNANSAL PERFORMANSINI ETKİLER Mİ?
Authors: TABAK AYDIN Hande , KARA Oğuz
Published: November 2021

Ticari bankalar, kar motivasyonu ile kurulmuş, mevduat kabul eden ve kredi veren finansal hizmet işletmeleridir. Benzer ürün ve hizmet yapısına sahip olan ticari bankalar hedef kitle tarafından tercih edilebilmek için reklam ve benzeri tanıtım çabalarını bir araç olarak kullanırlar. Bankalar, doğru bir reklam stratejisi ile talebi kaydırarak hasılatlarını arttırmaya, talebin fiyat esnekliğini düşürerek karlılıklarını yükseltmeye ve yeni firma girişlerini engelleyerek piyasa paylarını arttırmayı hedeflemektedirler. Bu çalışmada Türkiye'de faaliyet gösteren mevduat bankalarının reklam harcamaları ile finansal performansları arasındaki ilişki, ikinci nesil panel veri analiz yöntemi kullanarak incelenmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre reklam harcamaları ile krediler ve net kar/zarar değişkenleri arasında ilişki olduğu fakat bu ilişkinin banka bazında farklılıklar gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Buna karşılık reklam harcamaları ile mevduat toplama değişkenleri arsında ilişki bulunamamıştır.
Peculiarities of development intelligent control systems for the production of entomophages
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Lysenko V. , Chernova I. ,   Engineering and Technological Institute "Biotechnology" NAAS of Ukraine
Published: October 2021

The article reveals the features of the development of intelligent control systems for the production of entomophages, the relevance of the selected research area is determined. The aim of the study was to substantiate the feasibility of using intelligent control systems in the production of entomophages. Object of research – management process the cultivation of caterpillars Ephestia kuehniella in a specialized box in the production of entomophage Habrobracon hebetor. Research methods – systems approach, data mining, semantic modeling, situational management. A structural diagram of a hybrid intelligent system for controlling the air temperature of a box for growing entomocultures has been developed; knowledge representation model in relation to the construction of a hybrid intelligent control system in the form of a predicate semantic network. The production rules of the knowledge base of the intelligent control system have been developed, which allow to clarify the process of its creation. At the same time, attention is focused on: the sequence of formation of the training sample, which affects the accuracy of control of the air temperature of the box and, accordingly, the costs of electricity; use of ANFIS-editor MATLAB, which developed a self-learning neural network that automatically created a knowledge base regarding dependency the temperature setting of the meter-controller from the error of air temperature regulation. The expediency of using intelligent control systems in the production of entomophages has been scientifically substantiated. Formalized process of creating a hybrid intelligent box air temperature control system for growing entomocultures in the form of a predicate semantic network using production rules. The abovementioned makes it possible to systematize knowledge in relation to the processes of managing the production of entomophages, improve energy efficiency and the level of automation of the production process, which has a positive effect on both the state of the biological component of the object and the economy of the enterprise. The research results were introduced in the laboratory production of the entomophage Habrobrakon hebetor.
Improving the efficiency of detritus drying with the use of solar energy
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kremnyov V. , Korbut N. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Shelimanova О. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Vovchak V. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: October 2021

In Ukraine, there is a problem of sewage sludge disposal. The volume of sediment is growing every year, and the existing silt sites of water supply systems are not able to accept their entire volume. At the same time, experts say that sludge in sewage treatment plants is not a problem, but an asset that can help farmers grow environmentally friendly products, because these fertilizers will have a number of advantages over chemicals: they can be cheaper, more useful and more efficient. At the same time, the processing of the so-called detritus (wet mixture of mineral and partially decomposed biological components) is complicated by the high initial humidity of the product. And according to the results of previous studies, if the humidity of the raw material is in the range of 45… 80 %, processing technologies can become economically feasible only if the intensification of its drying processes - as the most energy-intensive of technological processes. The aim of the work is to study the possibility of using renewable energy sources, in particular solar energy, to reduce energy consumption during pre-drying of wet material - one of the most important processes in the manufacture of granular fertilizers from waste treatment plants. A polycarbonate-coated greenhouse was used for sludge drying. The elongated side of the greenhouse is located in the east-west direction and has an angle of inclination to the horizon of 30°. The northern side of the roof covering is opaque and insulated. On the inside, it has a light-reflecting coating that directs rays at the material. The experiments were carried out in summer without additional heat, except for the heat of the sun. The experiments changed: weather conditions, the thickness of the material layer, the amount of mixing, the initial humidity of the material. Main results: Identified factors: - which lead to the most noticeable changes in the specific productivity of the laboratory dryer: ambient temperature, clarity-cloudiness; relative humidity in the environment, the amount of stirring, floor heating; - which do not lead to a significant impact: the thickness of the material layer, the initial humidity of the material. Key words: biomineral fertilizers, detritus, solar dryer
Investigation of dependences of selectivity of devices of protection against the value of short circuit currents in electrical networks up to 1000 V
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Radko I. , Nalivayko V. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Okushko O. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Bolbot I. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Published: October 2021

According to PUE-2017, each group line must be protected against short circuits. Instant disconnection (cut-off) of the line in the event of short circuits provides an electromagnetic release of the circuit breaker. Reliable tripping is possible if the current of a single-phase short circuit is greater than the instantaneous tripping current. Today on the market are widely available circuit breakers with characteristics "B", "C" and "D", which are characterized by different multiplicities of the cut-off current of the electromagnetic release. Some European companies produce circuit breakers with other characteristics, which greatly expands the possibilities protection of electrical equipment. The difficulty in organizing the selectivity of protection is that the circuit breakers of modular design when switching off short circuits are characterized by the same switching time (not more than 0.05 s). The purpose of the research is to find ways to organize the selectivity of protection in electrical networks with voltage up to 1000 V using reliable values of short-circuit currents. In networks with a voltage of up to 1000 V, the current of a single-phase short circuit can be calculated fairly accurately if the exact values of all sections of the electrical network are known. In practice, it is not always possible to obtain reliable data on the numerical characteristics of the 0.4 kV network to which a new energy facility is connected. Therefore, it is proposed to consider part of the network as an active quadrupole, the characteristics of which are obtained by measurements at the point of connection. For further calculations it is necessary to know the voltage at the clamps of the four-pole scheme and the internal impedance. Based on the theory of four-pole scheme, you can get the original data for calculations without calculating the internal parameters of four-poles scheme. Thus, it is proposed to use a hybrid method for estimating the magnitude of probable short-circuit currents in electrical networks up to 1000 V when designing new energy facilities. Credible values of short-circuit currents will allow to organize selective protection of electric networks.
Analysis of Urban Transport in Peshawar for User-Friendliness
Authors: Khan Shahid Mansoor , Anwar Adnan , Zulfiqar Hamid
Published: November 2021

This survey-based study was aimed to examine and evaluate the level of accessibility and security at the BRT stations in Peshawar. The study focused on female passengers of all ages. Only three stations were selected for the study, and the number of respondents at each station was kept up to 50. A questionnaire comprised of only eight questions was designed for this purpose. Respondents had three choices in their responses. Data obtained through the questionnaire revealed that a majority of the respondents were satisfied with the arrangements made at all three stations, although there was a clear difference between the figures obtained at different stations. The study suggests additional provisions at elevated and underground stations for disabled women.
Takayasu Arteritis Presenting as Severe Pulmonary Hypertension
Authors: Bhardwaj Rajeev , Gupta Ranjana , Patibandla Sivaji , Tanwar Himanshu , Ahmed Mehroj , Aggrawal Gaurav
Published: November 2021

Takayasu arteritis is an inflammatory disease of large- and medium-sized arteries, with a predilection for the aorta and its branches. Advanced lesions demonstrate a panarteritis with intimal proliferation. It can affect the aorta, subclavian artery, renal artery, iliac artery, coronary artery, and other blood vessels. Pulmonary arteritis is very uncommon in TA. We describe a case of TA, who primarily presented with pulmonary hypertension.
Bilsem görsel sanatlar alanı öğrencilerinin görsel araştırma yöntemleriyle hazırladıkları projelere yönelik görüşleri
Authors: DAŞDEMİR Asuman , KIRATLI Ayşe Dilek
Published: November 2021

Lise projeleri daha çok nitelikli insan gücünün gelişimi süreçlerine katkı sağlamak amacıyla yapılmaktadır. Alanı her ne olursa olsun öğrencilerin evrensel değerlerde ve ölçütlerde yapılan araştırmaları tanımaları, kullanmaları ve kendi projelerine yansıtabilmeleri büyük önem taşımaktadır. Ülkemizde özel yetenekli bireylere destek eğitimi veren Bilim ve Sanat Merkezlerinin (BİLSEM) temel amaçlarından biri bu bireylere bilimsel çalışma disiplini kazandırarak projeler gerçekleştirmelerini sağlamaktır. BİLSEM’lerde genel zihinsel yetenek alanından eğitim gören öğrenciler, projelerini bilimsel bir araştırmanın içeriğine uygun olarak hazırlayıp nitelikli yarışmalara katılabilirlerken, görsel sanatlar yetenek alanı öğrencilerinin ise hazırladığı projelerin bilimsel araştırma içeriklerinden çok uzak oldukları görülmüştür. Bu araştırmada İzmit Bilim ve Sanat Merkezinde 2018-2019 eğitim-öğretim yılında görsel sanatlar alanı proje programındaki beş öğrencinin bilimsel veya görsel araştırma yöntemlerine göre hazırladıkları projelere yönelik görüşlerinin neler olduğu belirlemeye çalışılmıştır. Bu araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış olup fenomenoloji (olgubilim) ile desenlenmiştir. Veri toplama araçlarından yarı yapılandırılmış sorulardan oluşan görüşme kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin bu sorulara verdikleri cevaplar içerik analizi ile incelenmiştir. Veriler, ulaşılan kod ve temalarla birlikte tablo haline getirilerek bulgularda yer verilmiştir. Araştırma sorularıyla hazırlanan projelerin öğrencilere katkısı, proje hazırlama sürecinde öğrencilerin kendilerinde gördükleri güçlü ve zayıf yönler, öğrencilerin proje konularını belirlemelerindeki etkenler ve yeni bir proje hazırlamaları durumunda öğrencelerin dikkat edecekleri faktörlerin neler olacağına yönelik bulgular yorumlanmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcıları olan öğrencilerin, hem nitelikli proje çalışmaları ortaya koydukları hem de bu süreçte önemli kazanımları sağladıkları görülmüştür.
Perbaikan Prasarana dan Penerapan Solar Sel Di MI Miftahul Ulum
Authors: Murie Dwiyaniti  , Ismujianto  , A.Damar Aji  , Kusnadi
Published: November 2021

Infrastruktur MI Miftahul Ulum sangat memprihatinkan untuk menerima siswa, tetapi minat masyarakat sekitar untuk menyekolahkan anak-anak mereka ke madrasah ini cukup besar. Hal ini terlihat dari jumlah siswa yang stabil setiap tahun. Sehingga kami berupaya untuk merenovasi infrastruktur sekolah dengan metode gotong royong dalam kegiatan (1) renovasi atap teras yang hampir runtuh, (2) pengecoran lantai teras yang telah retak karena getaran peralatan pengerukan gunung batu kapur,(3) pemasangan sel surya sebagai sumber listrik untuk penerangan teras dan (4) pelatihan kepada guru untuk memperkenalkan sel surya sebagai sumber listrik alternatif selain PLN. Hasilnya, kondisi MI Miftahul Ulum menjadi lebih baik dan lebih terang dengan adanya lampu teras bersumber solar sel.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA SMA HARAPAN 3 DELITUA DENGAN METODE CONTEXT CLUES
Authors: Juliana Juliana
Published: November 2021

Kemampuan memahami teks bacaan dapat memudahkan siswa menguasai materi teks yang diajarkan. Namun, kenyataanya, siswa belum merespon dengan baik kegiatan membaca dengan pemahaman ini. Hal ini disebabkan kurangnya peranan guru dalam memberikan media yang efektif dan metode yang efisien dalam membantu siswa memahami teks bacaan. Padahal membaca dengan pemahaman merupakan faktor penting menentukan penguasaan siswa terhadap materi teks yang diajarkan. Sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman siswa adalah dengan menggunakan metode membaca petunjuk konteks (context clues). Metode ini dapat digunakan untuk memudahkan siswa memahami teks bacaan menerapkan beberapa tahapan metode berupa sinonim, antonim, example and explanation. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari kegiatan pengadian ini adalah meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman siswa SMA Harapan 3 Delitua menggunakan metode context clues. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah ceramah, diskusi, dan pelatihan pemahaman teks bacaan bahasa Inggris menerapkan context clues. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan pemahaman siswa terhadap teks bacaan berbahasa Inggris menerapkan context clues.
AD/ART dan Bisnis Plan sebagai Penguatan Kelembagaan Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi Siak Sri Indrapura
Authors: Wardi Jeni
Published: November 2021

Perkembangan terakhir terkait Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi (BSIP) setelah mendapatkan bantuan program bank sampah dari Chevron dan UNILAK terlihat peningkatan aktifitas dan tata kelola yang lebih efektif. Yang mana dalam program ini, Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi telah mendapat bantuan peralatan/tools hingga capacity building. Capacity Building yang telah diberikan pada tahun pertama yaitu Pelatihan pembuatan pupuk kompos pada pengurus Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi dan Bank Sampah Unit, Pelatihan pembuatan paving block dari sampah plastic, Pelatihan Kesehatan Keselamatan Kerja, Pelatihan pengemasan produk dan marketing online, dan Pelatihan Penggunaan dan Perwatan mesin para operator mesin baik press maupun pencacah.

Tapi dalam perjalananya Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi tersebut masih mempunyai masalah  dalam hal ketidakjelasan struktur organisasi, gambaran pekerjaan (job description), ketidakprofesionalitasan, dan keberlanjutan usaha dan bisnis Bank Sampah Oleh sebab itu Kami Tim Bank Sampah Chevron-Unilak memberikan solusi dalam mengatasi permasalahan ini melalui peningkatan kapasitas manusia dan penguatan kelembagaan bank sampah induk pelangi, yaitu pelatihan pembuatan anggaran dasar/anggaran rumah tangga  dan rencana bisnis (business plan) bank sampah. Pelatihan ini menggunakan Metode peyampakan materi tentang pembuatan anggaran dasar/anggaran rumah tangga dan rencana bisnis (business plan) bank sampah serta metode praktik dan simulasi  pembuatan anggaran dasar/anggaran rumah tangga dan rencana bisnis (business plan) bank sampah.

Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah pengurus Bank Sampah Induk Pelangi sudah bisa membuat draf anggaran dasar dan anggaran rumah tangga dan rencana bisnis, sehingga pengurus bank sampah sudah paham dengan manfaat anggaran dasar dan anggaran rumah tangga dan rencana bisnis. Disamping itu pengurus bank sampah induk pelangi juga memahami hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan pentingnya rencana bisnis bagi keberlanjutan bank sampah kedepannya.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Needle Length (Does Height or BMI add Valuable Information in Adults?)
Authors:   Department Child and Adolescent Allergology, Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Uppsala, Sweden, Dreborg Sten , Tsai Gina , Kim Harold
Published: October 2021

Background: Some overweight and obese adults have an increased risk of subcutaneous injection using epinephrine auto injectors (EAIs). Needle lengths of EAIs vary between brands and lots. Objective: To study if BMI or height adds information to define adults at risk of having intraosseous or subcutaneous injection. Methods: Ninety-nine (99) food allergic adult patients, 32 men and 67 women, 18 – 72 years of age, prescribed EAIs were included. The skin to muscle and skin to bone distances were measured by ultrasonography. The effect of injection on naked skin or through thick clothing was analyzed. High and minimal pressure was applied to the ultrasound probe. Results: Two of three men and 1/5 women with BMI <20 had a risk of intraosseous/periosteal injection using the high pressure auto injector Epipen® , thick clothing, 5/8. Injecting through naked skin using the shortest needle, 14/17 obese women had a high risk of subcutaneous injection (overweight 14/23), through thick clothing all 17 obese women would have a risk of subcutaneous injection (overweight 20/23). Injecting with LPEAIs through naked skin, using the shortest needle 8/17 obese and 4/23 overweight women would have a risk of subcutaneous injection, wearing thick clothing, 10/17 obese and 7/23 overweight women. Height had no predictive value. Conclusion: Using high pressure EAIs, high BMI predicted a very high risk for subcutaneous injection in women and in some men. Even injection with low pressure EAIs had some risk of subcutaneous injection, especially when injected through thick clothing. Height had no predictive value. Keywords: Auto-injector; epinephrine; intramuscular; subcutaneous; intraosseous; skin to bone distance; skin to muscle distance; clothing; overweight; obese; adults; women; men.
Preventing International Crises through Consensus Projects
Authors:   Wegener Centre for Climate and Global Change, Karl-Franzens University, Graz, Austria, Ahamer Gilbert
Published: October 2021

This article presents a theoretical description highlighting how consensus can constructed to avoid international crises. Perspectives onto reality are the elemental units of our world. They are changed through learning processes. Societal learning can enlarge and approximate spaces of understanding. Social spaces are a type of “social capital”. Design of learning procedures refers to the design of structures in time, space and in the space of opinions that facilitates multi-perspectivist and multidisciplinary understanding of involved stakeholders. In a series of cases for learning settings, especially dialogic intercultural learning is identified as a key path to a harmonious development of nations. The following section of this case dwells on several cases of cooperative learning through dialogue: the UniNet network in Kyrgyzstan and Nepal, Global Studies, the ESD forum, the Environmental Systems Analysis Curriculum USW, and the European Union Twinning tool applied in Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Keywords: Perspectives, Constructivist, Consensus, Approximation, Training, Twinning, Interdisciplinary, Intercultural.
Deconstructing Indian Media Strategy to Demonize Kashmir Movement
Authors:   Institute of Multi-Track Dialogue, Development, and Diplomatic Studies Islamabad, Gh. Waleed Rasool Sheikh , Pasha Saadia
Published: October 2021

The study critically examines Indian approach to use media as a key tool to demonize mass resistance movement in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to different phases of the movement in Kashmir – 1947, 1965, 1971, 1987, 2000 and 2010 – it argues that India has employed media as a tool to portray Kashmir movement as an instigated one and those who run and support it are mere miscreants and violence mongers. While dubbing the uprising in Kashmir as terrorism, Indian media went overboard to justify massive killings and violations of human rights by the armed forces under the guise of different laws and, to a great extent, succeeded in hoodwinking the attention of international community and human rights organizations from the real situation on the ground. The findings of this study captured six frames of self-determination movement in electical dialecticism theoretical prism. The study sets the course of the line for investigators to study media effects. Keywords: Media in occupation, Peace and state terrorism, Elite media, Media ethics, Dispute, Resolution, Media hype, Democracy, Plebiscite.
Crisis Communication on One Belt and One Road Initiative of China: A Geo-Political Change
Authors:   Riphah Institute of Media Sciences, RIPHAH International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Ahmed Kaleemi Irshad
Published: October 2021

In the ancient past, much of East Asia and China was connected to different trading regions of the world through Silk Road. It got its name on the main export item of the then China: Silk. Now China has taken the initiative to rebuild the Silk Road through its OBOR initiative. OBOR has two components in the shape of two projects: over land SREB and a 21st century MSR. Later, merging these two projects under one canopy, OBOR has been termed as BRI of China. This study attempts to answer the research question: One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) of China as the primer to a new geo-strategic hegemony for building the competitive Chinese world order would stabilize? A content analysis was performed on pivotal media coverage about OBOR. Since the ever first speech of the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping in 2013, a media debate is there, on this Chinese initiative. OBOR is an effort to increase the regional connectivity to embrace a China oriented future. For them, this brighter future in the shape of an economic move for Chinese domination in the global affairs, while being the centre of global trade network. China would be celebrating its hundredth anniversary in 2049 and this is exactly the target date of completing the OBOR. A keyword analysis yielded through the speeches of Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping on the global media networks alongwith the messages conveying Chinese aspirations of its coming out as the global economic lynch pin by the new Chinese geo-strategic hegemony under the canopy of connectivity and cooperation is the pivot of these well telecasted speeches. Keywords: Geo-strategy, Chinese geo-strategic hegemony, competitive Chinese world order, foreign policy, economic pivot, maritime, overland, port projects, infrastructure, connectivity, people to people contact.
Perancangan metode Certainty Factor untuk diagnosa Gagal Ginjal Kronis
Authors: Abdurahman Dede , Nunu Nurdiana
Published: October 2021

Penyakit ginjal adalah penyakit tidak menular dan saat ini menyerang sekitar jutaan orang di seluruh dunia. Satu dari sepuluh orang dewasa memiliki penyakit gagal ginjal kronis atau Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). penyakit ginjal kronis di Indonesia sendiri pada tahun 2013 sebanyak 3.800 orang, kemudian meningkat tajam pada tahun 2018 menjadi satu juta orang. Data global di tahun 2019 menunjukkan, satu dari tiga orang umumnya berisiko mengalami penyakit ginjal kronis. Saat ini, 10% dari penduduk dunia mengalami kondisi gagal ginjal kronis. Prevalensi penyakit ginjal kronis pada laki-laki (0,3%) lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan perempuan (0,2%). Berdasarkan karakteristik umur prevalensi tertinggi pada kategori usia diatas 75 tahun (0,6%), dimana mulai terjadi peningkatan pada usia 35 tahun ke atas. Penelitian Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan (Balitbangkes) tahun 2004 menunjukkan konsumsi minuman bersoda dan berenergi lebih dari tiga kali perbulan berisiko 25,8 kali mengalami PGK.  Bukti  ilmiah menunjukkan  bahwa  komplikasi  penyakit  ginjal kronis,  tidak  bergantung  pada  etiologi, dapat  dicegah  atau  dihambat  jika  dilakukan penanganan  secara  dini.  Oleh  karena  itu, upaya  yang  harus  dilaksanakan  adalah diagnosis dini dan pencegahan yang efektif terhadap penyakit  ginjal, dan hal ini  dimungkinkan  karena  berbagai  faktor  risiko untuk  penyakit  ginjal dapat dikendalikan. untuk diagnosis dini penyakit ginjal dan dapat dilakukan semua orang, maka diperlukan suatu sistem pakar yang memudahkan masyarakat untuk mengaksesnya yaitu aplikasi sistem pakar. Sistem  pakar  untuk  diagnosa  penyakit  Ginjal ini  menggunakan  metode  runut  maju (forward  chaining) untuk  menelusuri  gejala  yang  ditampilkan  dalam  bentuk  pertanyaan-pertanyaan  agar dapat mendiagnosa jenis penyakit ginjal. Dalam penentuan penyakit dan pendiagnosaan diperlukan nilai kepercayaan terhadap gejala penyakit tersebut. untuk mendapatkan nilai kepercayaan  terhadap  gejala penyakit  yang  diderita,  diperlukan  suatu  metode  yang  dikenal  dengan Certainty Factor (CF).
Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Diwoka (Piper Macropiper Pennant) oleh Suku Dani, Wamena
Authors: KAMEUBUN KONSTANTINA M. B , REHIARA ROSANIA , DEMINGGUS FRANS
Published: November 2021

Ethnobotanical and taxonomical studies are conducted to uncover the scientific name, uses as well as utilization of Diwoka (local name) popular to the Dani people in Wamena. The local name, Diwoka, is determined by its scientific name Piper macropiper Pennant. Piper macropiper has been used by the Dani people to serve as spices when foods are cooked traditionally by stone-fired earth oven (bakarbatu) or prepared in other ways such as stir-frying vegetables, fish, and meat. The leaves can be consumed uncooked the way salad is consumed beside it is functioned as medicine as well. The distribution of this type of plant is found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia (Northern territory), Brunei, and Sri Lanka
Non-inferiority of The Cementless Total TKA Compared to The Cemented TKA, A m-Metanalysis
Authors: Bonanzinga Tommaso , Gambaro Francesco Manlio , Garibaldi Riccardo , Adravanti Federico , Fusco Gerardo , Marcacci Maurilio
Published: November 2021

Objective: Cemented total knee arthroplasty still represents the reference standard in the field of prothesis knee replacement; but since cementless total knee arthroplasties were introduced there have been strong discussions over the years among cemented and non-cemented total knee arthroplasties to establish which gives the best benefits for the patient and for the surgeon.

The purpose of this meta-analysis is to systematically analyze the use of cemented and cementless total knee arthroplasties by investigating clinical and radiological outcomes and rate of complications, in order to assess which techniques confers more benefits to the patient and the surgeon.

Materials and Methods: The current systematic review has been written in accordance to the Cochrane handbook and the PRISMA statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network.

Results: Six randomized controlled trials were finally included in this systematic review. The statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in all clinical scores of interest (Knee Society Score, clinical and functional, Oxford Knee Score, Visual Analogue Score) and a similar revision rate.

Conclusion: the results of the current metanalysis suggest the non-inferiority of cementless fixation with respect to cemented total knee arthroplasties in terms of clinical outcomes and survival rates of the implants.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GALL-BLADDER CALCULUS AT TERTIARY HEALTH CARE CENTER: A CROSS SECTIONAL RESEARCH FROM CENTRAL INDIA
Authors: Kumar Gulshan
Published: October 2021

Background: Gall-calculus disease is a chronic recurring hepatobiliary illness characterised by the production of gall-calculus in the hepatic bile duct, common bile duct, or gall-bladder as a result of poor cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile acid metabolism.
Aims & objectives: Present research was aimed to research factors associated with the Gall calculus at tertiary health care center.
Material and Methods: Present research was a hospital based, prospective, observational research, conducted in subjects attending the outpatient department or emergency department, with confirmed diagnosis of gall calculus disease.
Results: During research period, 328 cases were studied with confirmed diagnosis of gall-calculus. Majority of subjects were from age group 51-60 years (31.1 %) followed by age group 41-50 years (26.8 %). Females (65.9 %) outnumbered males (34.15 %), male to female ratio was 1:2. Diabetes mellitus (35.4 %), gastro-esophageal reflux disease (34.15 %), hypertension (27.44 %), ischemic heart disease (20.12 %) and renal calculus (10.4 %) were common comorbidities noted among subjects with gall calculus disease. Common clinical symptoms noted among subjects with gall calculus disease were right hypochondrial pain (74.4 %), nausea (49.4 %), epigastric pain (47 %), vomiting (35.4 %) and jaundice (9.15 %). USG findings in majority of subjects multiple calculus (47 %), other findings were two to three calculus (19.5 %), biliary sludge (18.90 %), single calculus (12.80 %), choledocholithiasis (2.44 %) and carcinoma gall bladder (1.22 %). Sedentary lifestyle (67.1 %), female gender (65.9 %), obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m2) (57.93 %), age > 50 years (40.9 %), family history (38.41 %) was common risk factors noted in subjects with gall calculus disease. Less common risk factors were parity ? 3 (29.27 %), h/o rapid weight loss due to fasting, illness (27.44 %), alcohol drinking (23.17 %), smoking (20.73 %) and drugs like ceftriaxone, octreotide and thiazide diuretics. (6.10 %).
Conclusion: Sedentary lifestyle, female gender, obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m2), age > 50 years, family history were common risk factors noted in subjects with gall calculus disease.
Keywords: gall-bladder calculus, sedentary lifestyle, female gender, obesity
Bleve Temelli Kaza Etkilerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: VATANSEVER Özgün , KIRTAŞ Hacı Ahmet , BARIŞIK Tolga
Published: November 2021

BLEVE; aşırı ısıtılmış bir sıvının atmosferinde basınç altında ani salınım olarak bilinir. Bu ani salınımların nedeni, tankın etrafındaki yangınlar, korozyon, tankın içinde aşırı ısınma nedeniyle oluşmaktadır. Yangın vs. olay bir kabı veya tankı etkiliyorsa, kabın sıvılaştırılmış gazında yüksek basınç olan bazı değişiklikler gözlenir. Bu araştırmada BLEVE olaylarına odaklanılmıştır. Bu tür olayların insanlar ve çevre üzerinde belirli bir olumsuz etkisi vardır. Bu sonuçlar, damarların parçalanması, alev oluşumu, aşırı basınç ve termal radyasyon etkileridir. Bu çalışmada, aşırı basınç, ateş topu gibi BLEVE sonucunda ortaya çıkabilecek etkileri analiz edilmiş ve insanlar ile çevre üzerindeki etkisi değerlendirilmiştir. Patlama / yangın kaynağından uzaklaştıkça yanıkların yoğunluğunun azaldığı tahmin edilmektedir.