bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is there a Link between Non Melanoma Skin Cancer and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Authors: Siniscalchi Antonio , Gallelli Luca , Cione Erika , Vasta Gianfranco , Guerra Antonio , Scaramuzzino Andrea , Longo Lucia , Muraca Lucia , De Sarro Giovambattista , “G & SP” Working Group  , Leuzzi Giacomo , Gerace Antonio , Scuteri Antonio , Vasapollo Piero , Natale Vincenzo , Zampogna Stefania , Luciani Filippo
Published: November 2021

Aims:

Here in we evaluated the association between the use of Hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) and the risk of NMSC both, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Background:

Even though the use of HCTZ is not linked with the development of serious adverse
drug reactions, non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been reported in patients treated with the
drug in recent years, most likely due to its photosensitizing ability.

Objective:

To evaluate the statistically significant difference (P<0.05) in the development of NMSC
between HCTZ users and non-users and the correlation (P<0.05) between HCTZ use and NMSC.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective study on patients referred to general practitioners who developed
skin cancer or NMSC whether or not they were treated with antihypertensive drugs. Controls
were matched with the test by age and sex. We calculated odds ratios (ORs) for skin cancer
and NMSC associated with hydrochlorothiazide using conditional logistic regression.

Results:

We enrolled 19,320 patients in the present study, out of a total of 10,110 (52.3%) who
were treated with antihypertensive drugs. Of 10,110 patients, 3,870 were treated with HCTZ
(38.3%). During the study, we failed to report an increased risk of NMSC in HCTZ-treated vs. untreated
patients. Gender stratification revealed an OR for NMSC of 1.36 for men and 0.56 for women.
We did not find a dose-response relationship between HCTZ use and NMSC.

Conclusions:

In the present study, we failed to report an association between the use of HCTZ and
the development of NMSC.
Reconstructive and restorative interventions at the proximal end of the thigh and pelvic bones in destructive pathological dislocation of the hip in children after hematogenous osteomyelitis
Authors: Alpysbaev Khojaakhmed Shaykhislamovich , Djuraev Akhror Makhmutovich , Tapilov Elyar Abduvalievich
Published: November 2021

It is generally known that children tend to get injured more easily than adults. Moreover, these injuries they get in growing period may leave for long in the forms of disability. This paper is about reconstructive and restorative interventions at the proximal end of the thigh and pelvic bones in destructive pathological dislocation of the hip in children after hematogenous osteomyelitis. After hematogenous osteomyelitis of the proximal end of the femur, destruction of the head and neck of the femur is often observed, up to their destruction. The optimal age for surgical treatment of pathological dislocation of the hip, according to our data, is 4-5 years of age of the child, because by this time the process of ossification of the structures of the hip joint ends in most patients, and early surgical intervention often causes severe secondary deformities, up to their destruction.
An observational study of acute kidney injury in critically ill neonates at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa
Authors: Balfour Sanelisiwe , Petersen Karen , Sepeng Letlhogonolo
Published: November 2021

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill, hospitalised neonates. Epidemiological data on AKI in children are scarce in South Africa. This study aimed to determine the incidence and outcomes of AKI in critically ill neonates. Methods: This single-centre, prospective, observational study was conducted in the neonatal unit of the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, a tertiary-level hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Neonates with AKI, defined using the AKI Network criteria, were recruited over a three-month period in 2019. Risk factors and demographic data were collected for all study participants, who were followed up over the period to observe an outcome of either recovery or death. Results: Fifty-one cases of AKI were identified, representing 7.8% of all admissions (95% CI 5.9–10.2%). The overall mortality of enrolled patients was 29.4% (95% CI 26.3–56.1%). Mortality was significantly associated with extremely low birth weight (OR 11.4, p < 0.01), umbilical catheterisation (OR 6.3, p = 0.01), sepsis (OR 5.4, p = 0.01), phototherapy (OR 4.4, p = 0.03) and prematurity (p = 0.04). The most frequent risk factor associated with AKI was intravenous nephrotoxic medication. Conclusion: The incidence of AKI in our study was higher than expected. Further epidemiological and interventional studies are warranted to identify and improve the long-term outcome of AKI in the newborn in our setting.
Pancreatic-type Mixed Acinar-neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Stomach: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: SALLER JAMES , HOUGH BROOKE , COPPOLA DOMENICO
Published: November 2021

Background: Pancreatic-type mixed acinar-neuroendocrine carcinoma (PMANEC) in the stomach is very rare. We report a case of PMANEC that was initially misdiagnosed as a gastric neuroendocrine tumor. Case Report: A 63-year-old female was found to have a gastric mass by histology and immunohistochemistry. The tumor had a heterogenous histology, with areas resembling pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma and other areas exhibiting neuroendocrine features. Only the neuroendocrine component was present in the initial biopsy, resulting in the erroneous diagnosis of gastric neuroendocrine tumor. Evaluation of the final resected tumor revealed cells expressing pancreatic exocrine markers, including trypsin and chymotrypsin and BCL10 immune signaling adaptor. Large areas of the tumor (>30%) were also positive for chromogranin A and synaptophysin. The final diagnosis was PMANEC. Conclusion: This type of gastric cancer is rare and may cause diagnostic difficulty, especially if only the neuroendocrine component of the tumor is sampled in a biopsy.
Evaluation of the Extent of Variant Histology in Urothelial Carcinoma as a Predictive Marker of Clinical Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy
Authors: MINATO AKINORI , NOGUCHI HIROTSUGU , MORIYA RYOSUKE , HIGASHIJIMA KATSUYOSHI , YAMASAKI GOSUKE , KIMURO RIEKO , HASEGAWA YOSHITAKA , TOMISAKI IKKO , FUJIMOTO NAOHIRO
Published: November 2021

Background/Aim: This study investigated the impact of the extent of variant histology (VH) on the prognosis of patients with bladder cancer (BC). Patients and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated consecutive patients with muscle-invasive BC who were treated with radical cystectomy (RC) at our institution between 2005 and 2018. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were evaluated using Kaplan–Meier analysis and Cox regression. Results: We identified 103 and 47 patients with pure urothelial carcinoma (UC) and a VH in UC, respectively. At the cutoff of 80%, univariate analysis identified significant differences in RFS (p=0.046) and OS (p=0.038) between patients with ≥80% VH (n=21) and those with <80% VH (n=26). Multivariate analysis revealed that the presence of ≥80% VH was significantly associated with RFS and OS. Conclusion: The presence of ≥80% VH in UC could be an independent predictor of recurrence and mortality after RC.
High Expression of PEA15 Is Associated With Patient Survival in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Authors: ISLAM SHAJEDUL , KITAGAWA TAKAO , KURAMITSU YASUHIRO
Published: November 2021

Background/Aim: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but very aggressive tumor that is primarily pleural in origin. The 5-year overall survival rate of patients with MPM has not improved despite therapeutic advances. Therefore, biomarker discovery to identify premalignant or early malignant tumors of the mesothelium are crucial. PEA15 is a cytoplasmic protein that is involved in various human malignancies, including MPM. However, the clinicopathological involvement of PEA15 in MPM has not yet been documented. Materials and Methods: The Oncomine database and GEPIA2 platform were used to analyze PEA15 mRNA expression and patient survival in patients with MPM. Results: PEA15 was found to be significantly up-regulated in MPM, and this up-regulation inversely correlated with prolonged patient survival. Further, PEA15 expression was found to be increased in other cancer tissues without affecting overall survival. Conclusion: PEA15 may represent a new potential prognostic biomarker in MPM patients.
Manual de producción de semilla de calidad de soya en los valles interandinos de Colombia
Authors: Flórez Gómez Deisy Lorena , Osorio Guerrero Karen Viviana , Medina Mérida Magda Jenny , Jaramillo Bonilla Sair , Ortegón Herrera Luis Ernesto
Published: November 2021

Este manual presenta de forma práctica la información requerida para la producción de semilla de calidad del cultivo de soya, en especial, para los pequeños y medianos productores en los valles interandinos de Colombia. El método propuesto busca la conservación de las características genéticas de los materiales vegetales durante todo el proceso de obtención de semillas, sin descuidar los aspectos físicos y sanitarios. El manual presenta las labores de control estricto, desde la siembra hasta el almacenamiento, incluyendo las actividades de manejo agronómico (la selección del lote, la preparación del suelo, el establecimiento de las plantas, la fertilización, la descontaminación de plantas atípicas, el control de malezas y el manejo fitosanitario, entre otras). El cultivo de la oleaginosa soya o soja (Glycine max [L.] Merril) es de gran importancia industrial por su composición nutritiva en proteínas y ácidos grasos, si se compara con oleaginosas como el algodón, el maní, el girasol, la colza, la pulpa de coco deshidratada y la palma. En consecuencia, esta obra espera contribuir a la producción nacional de soya de calidad, poniendo al alcance de los productores una metodología efectiva, de fácil acceso y comprensión, para mejorar el rendimiento por hectárea.
The Sociological Perspective of Users’ Invisible Work: A Qualitative Research Framework for Studying Digital Health Innovations Integration
Authors: Trupia Dilara Vanessa , Mathieu-Fritz Alexandre , Duong Tu Anh
Published: November 2021

Background

When new technology is integrated into a care pathway, it faces resistance due to the changes it introduces into the existing context. To understand the success or failure of digital health innovations, it is necessary to pay attention to the adjustments that users must perform to make them work, by reshaping the context and sometimes by altering the ways in which they perform activities. This adaptation work, most of which remains invisible, constitutes an important factor in the success of innovations and the ways in which they transform care practices.

Objective

This work aims to present a sociological framework for studying new health technology uses through a qualitative analysis of the different types of tasks and activities that users, both health professionals and patients, must perform to integrate these technologies and make them work in their daily routine.

Methods

This paper uses a three-part method to structure a theoretical model to study users’ invisible work. The first part of the method includes a thematic literature review, previously published by one of the coauthors, of major sociological studies conducted on digital health innovations integration into existing care organizations and practices. The second part extends this review to introduce definitions and applications of the users’ invisible work concept. The third part consists of producing a theoretical framework to study the concept according to the different contexts and practices of the users.

Results

The paper proposes four dimensions (organizational, interactional, practical, and experiential), each composed of a set of criteria that allow a comparative analysis of different users’ work according to different health technologies.

Conclusions

This framework can be applied both as an analytical tool in a research protocol and as an agenda to identify less visible adoption criteria for digital health technologies.
Constitutional Forum constitutionnel 30.4
Authors: Cherry Keith , Liston Mary , Tremblay Arjun , Allard-Tremblay Yann , Nye Hillary
Published: November 2021

Complete Issue
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHERS' INDIRECT FEEDBACK FOR STUDENTS' WRITING PERFORMANCE ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Authors: Kamilia Aisyah , Rahmani Bitadwi , Siswana Siswana
Published: November 2021

This quasi-experimental study aimed to discover the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of employing teachers' indirect feedback on students' writing skills of the descriptive text in one senior high school in Indonesia. The participants of the research are 52 students in total comprising 26 students from the science program class assigned as the experimental group, and 26 students from social program class as a control group. This research implemented teachers' indirect feedback in the experimental group for 6 meetings with the descriptive text topic based on the 2013 curriculum. On data collection, the descriptive writing test was employed, then, the data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25 software program. Based on the analysis of the data, it is yielded that there is a significant increase in the mean of post-test scores of the science class which is from 62.84 to 79.97. In addition, the post-test means score in the social class growth as well from 58.96 to 63.00. It is assumed that the implementation of teachers' indirect feedback is effective to improve students' skills in writing descriptive text.
ANALYSIS OF TRANSITIVITY IN READING TEXT FOR SECOND GRADE STUDENTS' OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Nurhadi Maya Annisa , Eliza  , Safitri Loli
Published: November 2021

Abstract: This research concerned transitivity in reading text for senior high school. The purposes of this research were to describe and to find out the dominant process types of transitivity occurred in the reading text. This research was descriptive qualitative. The data was obtained from reading text in English textbook entitled Pathway to English. The result of the research were six types of process that occurred in the textbook. There were material process (38%), relational process (30%), verbal process (20%), mental process (19%), behavioural process (4%), and existential process (2%). The dominant types of transitivity was material process. It means that reading passage in English textbook entitled Pathway to English contained action and physicaly.  Futhermore, the benefit that can be gained from analyzing the transitivity in the text could stimulate the reading skills to comprehend the idea and information in a text that could be applied in spoken and written texts.
Intersectionality in a sacrifice zone of capital: the experience of black women, quilombolas and gleaners, on Ilha de Maré, in Todos os Santos Bay (Bahia, Brazil)
Authors: Rodin Patricia
Published: November 2021

This article, based on an empirical research project, aims to analyze, from an intersectional perspective, how Black women, quilombolas and gleaners, from two communities on Ilha de Maré (in Todos os Santos Bay, Salvador, Bahia) have been affected with the occupation of their territory by a petroleum supply chain. Understanding the complexity of the experience that these women have come up against in the territory where they live, due to a context of environmental conflict, may only be achieved by considering the intersectionality of race, gender, and class, and through what we have termed as a way of life linked to the environment.
5G ГЕТЕРОГЕН СҮЛЖЭЭНДЭХ САЙЖРУУЛСАН НӨХЦӨЛТ ХЭНДОВР
Authors: Тэлмүүн Т. , Кепин Юу , Баттулга Д.
Published: November 2021

5G сүлжээ дэлхий даяар нэвтэрч буй эхний давалгаа бидний амьдралд аль хэдийнээ нөлөөлж эхэлсэн. Мобайл сүлжээний үндсэн хэсгүүдийн нэг бол Хөдөлгөөний Удирдлага бөгөөд хэрэглэгчийг бааз станцууд хооронд чөлөөтэй шилжих боломжийг олгож үйлчилгээг тасалдалтгүй дамжуулжуулах давуу тал олгоно. Мобайл сүлжээний стандартын байгууллага 3GPP-ээс Release 15-ийг 5G-ийн шаардлагыг хангаж баталсан бөгөөд хөдөлгөөний удирдлагатай холбоотой өөрчлөлтүүдийн нэг нь дан холболттой үед хэрэглэгчийг илүү найдвартай сүлжээгээр хангах зорилготой нөхцөлт хэндовр юм. Нөхцөлт хэндоврын гол онцлог нь тусгай нөхцөл хангах хүртэл боломжит бааз станцуудыг нэр дэвшигчээр хадгалж хэрэглэгчдийг олон бааз станцаас сонголт хийлгэх юм. Харин энэхүү хэндоврын асуудал нь боломжит бааз станцуудын тооноос хамаарч дохиоллын мессежийн тоо ихсэх юм. Мөн хэрэглэгч бай бааз станцаа сонгох үедээ зөв сонгоогүйгээс үүдэж хэндоврын алдаа ихэснэ. Энэ нь сүлжээний гүйцэтгэлд шууд муугаар нөлөөлнө. Энэхүү судалгааны ажлаар бид нөхцөлт хэндоврийн процедурт босго оноо болон тригерыг өөрчилсөн механизм нэмж сайжруулалт хийнэ. Өөрөөр хэлбэл бидний сайжруулалт нь нэр дэвшигч бааз станцуудаас сонгохдоо шалгах нөхцөлийн параметрүүдийг динамик болгох юм. Бид туршилтын орчинд өөрсдийн сайжруулалтаа шалгахад хэндоврын гүйцэтгэлийн утгуудыг сайжруулсан үр дүн үзүүлсэн болно.
rGAI: An R package for fitting the generalised abundance index to seasonal count data
Authors: Dennis Emily , Fagard-Jenkin Calliste , Morgan Byron
Published: November 2021

1. The Generalised Abundance Index (GAI) provides a useful tool for
estimating relative population sizes and trends of seasonal
invertebrates from species’ count data, and offers potential for
inferring which external factors may influence phenology and demography
through parametric descriptions of seasonal variation. 2. We provide an
R package that extends previous software with the ability to include
covariates when fitting parametric GAI models, where seasonal variation
is described by either a mixture of Normal distributions or a stopover
model which provides estimates of lifespan. The package also generalises
the model to allow any number of broods/generations in the target
population within a defined season. The option to perform bootstrapping,
either parametrically or non-parametrically, is also provided. 3. The
new package allows models to be far more flexible when describing
seasonal variation, which may be dependent on site-specific
environmental factors or consist of many broods/generations which may
overlap, as demonstrated by two case studies. 4. Our open-source
software, available at
\href{https://github.com/calliste-fagard-jenkin/GAI}{https://github.com/calliste-fagard-jenkin/rGAI},
makes this extension widely and freely available, allowing the
complexity of GAI models used by ecologists and applied statisticians to
increase accordingly.
Use of mineralized dentin graft in augmentation of different indication areas in the jaw bones
Authors: Xhaferi Bunjamin , Petreska Marija , Xheladini Arber , Papic Ivana
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Extracted teeth are still considered clinical waste and
therefore are being discarded. It is evident that obtained and prepared
autogenous dentin graft (ADG) may be used for guided bone regeneration (GBR)
due to its similar biochemical characteristics to human bone. The aim was to
present a novel procedure in a clinical setting that employs freshly
extracted teeth that are processed into a bacteria-free particulate dentin,
and then grafted immediately into the extraction sites or bone deffects.
Monitoring the clinical and radiological parameters (vertical and horizontal
dimensional changes on the alveolar ridge and vertical dimension of
intrabony defects at the distal aspect of the second molar after extraction
of third molar) for a period of 6 months, proved rapid healing capacity of
ADG on the bone and soft tissue structures in the jawbones. Material and
methods. Clinical measurements were performed using a questionnaire for
monitoring the postoperative clinical manifestation, bone measuring calipers
for measuring horizontal changes of the alveolar ridge and graduated probe
for measuring vertical dimensional changes, also paraclinical-radiological
examinations to follow-up bone density. Results. During the follow up period
of six months, clinical measurements of post-extraction dimensional changes
of the alveolar ridges showed minimal horizontal and vertical bone
resorption with preserved alveolar ridge volume, with an accelerated bone
regenerative process without special postoperative complications.
Conclusion. Dentin particulate grafted immediately after extractions should
be considered as gold standard due to its osteogenetic, osteoinductive and
osteoconductive effects on bone tissue regeneration. With the use of
mineralized dentin matrix we get maximum utilization of our own biological
potential without the use of other artificial graft materials.
Implant-supported single zirconia crowns for posterior teeth using completely digital work-flow: A case report
Authors: Ljubicic Milos , Zivkovic Marija , Bulic Bogdan
Published: November 2021

Introduction. Planning fixed prosthodontic reconstruction can be challenging
task in everyday practice. When the last tooth in dental arch is missing, a
single implant-supported crown is recommended. With the evolution of digital
technology, it became possible that these restorations can be made using
completely digital approach. The aim of this case report was to present
complete clinical procedure of making implant supported single zirconia
crowns for posterior teeth using completely digital approach. Case report. A
53-year-old patient presented to the dental office with missing both first
molars in the lower dental arch. The decision was made to make two
implant-supported single screw-retained crowns, using digital approach.
Intraoral scanning of the soft tissues and the implants? position was done
using intraoral scanner Medit i500. The laboratory steps followed:
computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) of
zirconia crowns. Conclusion. Implant-supported single crowns for posterior
teeth are an excellent solution for patients when the last tooth in dental
arch is missing. Digital approach -from initial intraoral scanning (IOS), to
designing the restoration in software and further processing of monolithic
CAD/CAM generated crowns out of zirconia gives predictable, highly esthetic
and functional results for implant-supported single crowns.
The Feasibility of ’BEYB’ Attacking Tactic Training in Futsal Game
Authors: Badru Benny
Published: November 2021

The game of futsal is a game that prioritizes speed so that the futsal is known as a sport that has high intensity. This study aims to develop a training model of BEYB attack tactics in futsal games. The research method uses the development method from Borg and Gall. The research was conducted at the Futsal Sports Hall, State University of Makassar. The subjects in this study were Futsal Athletes. Based on the data obtained, from the results of field trials and discussion of research results, it can be concluded that: through the validity test carried out using the expert justification test, the product is a training model to attack BEYB in futsal games as many as 40 training models. The attack tactics training model with patterns such as 2-2, 1-2-1, 3-1, and power play has been developed to be more varied and can be used in the attacking systems and formations that will be used. BEYB attacking training model can be applied in this futsal game, extracurricular teachers, especially futsal, should be reviewed so that athletes can do it according to their abilities and motor development.
The Effectiveness of Blended Learning Model to Promote Physics Students’ Critical Thinking Skill
Authors: Bahtiar Bahtiar
Published: November 2021

Critical thinking skills that are claimed to be in the medium and low categories require special attention. Efforts that can be made to overcome these problems are to use an explicit learning model to develop students' critical thinking skills by considering the integration of technology in the learning process. This study aimed to describe the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of blended learning model in promoting critical thinking skill. This study garnered the data regarding the validity from three validators. The practicality of the learning model was based on the applicability of the learning model, students’ responses and challenges faced throughout the teaching and learning process; while the effectiveness of the learning model was based on the increase of the critical thinking skill. The empirical evidence showed that the average score given by the three validators was 3.7 with the percentage of 90% reliability, which falls into a very valid category. The blended learning model enabled the students to develop their critical thinking skill with the average achievement 0.83 for each indicator of critical thinking. This study concluded that the blended learning model was valid, practical, and effective to promote students’ critical thinking skill. The results of this study can be used as an alternative solution to improving students' critical thinking skills that are relevant to technological developments.
The Contribution of Entrepreneurial Competency and Principal's Leadership on the Learning School and Its Implication on Teachers' Innovative Performance
Authors: Ariyani Dwi , Suyatno Suyatno
Published: November 2021

The study aimed to examine the influence of entrepreneurial competency and the principal's leadership on the learning school and its implication on the teachers' innovative performance. The study belongs to quantitative research using a cross-sectional design with ninety teachers as the samples. The analysis concluded several findings. First, entrepreneurial competency reached the beta score of 0.107, showing that it has no significant influence on learning school. Second, the managerial competency has a positive impact on the learning school, which was as much as 0.644. Third, entrepreneurial competency reached the beta score of 0.022, indicating that it has no significant influence on the teachers' innovative performance. Fourth, similarly, managerial competency reached a score of 0.005, showing that it does not influence the teachers' innovative performance. Fifth, learning school negatively influences the teachers' innovative performance, with a score of -0.355, showing its significant effect. Sixth, entrepreneurial competency through learning school positively influences the teachers' innovative performance, with a score of 0.059. And seventh, managerial competency through learning school positively affects the teachers' innovative performance, with a score of 0.233. The research implies a relative influence of the principal's entrepreneurial and managerial competencies on developing the learning environment and the teachers' innovative performance at school.
Elaborating Indigenous Science Content into Science Learning Process: A New Science Instructional Model to Develop Students’ Local Wisdom-Based Characters and Higher Order Thinking Skills
Authors: Suastra I Wayan , Rapi Ni Ketut , Yasa Putu , Arjana I Gede
Published: November 2021

Character building becomes an essential part in the science learning process to prepare the students as the next generations of our nations. This study aims to develop a valid, practical, and effective learning model combined with indigenous science content for junior high school students in developing local wisdom-based characters and high-order thinking skills. This research is a a research and development (R & D) approach with the Borg and Gall model involving 36 junior high school science teachers (72 teachers). The research instrument were a character questionnaire as well as a test of problem-solving, critical and creative thinking tests, along with an assessment rubric to measure the depth of students' cognitive abilities. From the results of the learning model trial, it was found that there are eight characters based on Balinese local wisdom that can be developed in science learning for junior high school students namely religious, being honest (satyam), tolerance (tat twam asi), responsible (sesana/swadharma), curious, jengah, hardworking and generous, caring and friendly with nature. Conceptually, the core stages of the junior high school science learning model to develop Balinese local wisdom based characters include: initial exploration, investigation from various perspectives, elaboration, and confirmation and reinforcement. The stages in the science learning model that develop characters based on local wisdom provide opportunities for teachers to improve students' cognitive abilities, especially in the realm of higher-order thinking skills.
Character Education with Setara Daring Application in Non-Formal Education
Authors: Wica Pratama Yoga , Marzuki Marzuki
Published: November 2021

Character is always a problem in human life that must be overcome immediately. One of the alternatives offered to build human character is through character education in non-formal schools. The school has an application that is able to help the character education process which is named the online equivalent application. This application is a learning system designed by the Ministry of Education and Culture Republic Indonesia. This research is in the form of a qualitative description and the purpose of this study is to describe the function of Setara daring applications in fostering the character of learning citizens. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The data collection instruments used were observation sheets, interview guidelines and document review. The data analysis technique used in this study is interactive model of analysis. The results of the application of the Setara Daring application turned out to have a major impact on the character education of learning citizens especially on the character of discipline, responsibility, independence, and caring for others.
The Ability of Digital Literacy for Elementary School Teachers
Authors: Hutagalung Berliana , Purbani Widyastuti
Published: November 2021

This study aims to analyze the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers. This study used quantitative research. The research subjects were 76 elementary school teachers. The research instruments used were observation sheets, interview guides, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used in this research is a descriptive statistical analysis which is carried out by providing an overview of the data that has been collected and then making conclusions or descriptions related to the data. Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that the digital literacy skills of elementary school teachers need to be improved. This is done so that elementary school teachers can have good literacy skills in using and utilizing existing technology tools and digital media to design or design learning processes that are creative, innovative, and fun and can make students think critically. Also, good digital literacy skills can help teachers respond to the challenges of the times related to the application of mixed learning models in the world of education. A good teacher's digital literacy skills can help teachers transform learning so that it is more creative, innovative. Also, teachers can answer the challenges of the times related to the application of blended learning. A teacher who has good digital literacy skills shows that the teacher has a desire to continue to learn and develop his professional teaching.
The Effectiveness of Contextual Research-Based Teaching Materials on Students’ Learning Independence and Concept Mastery
Authors: Lidiawati Linda , Heliawati Leny , Pursitasari Indarini Dwi
Published: November 2021

Innovation in teaching materials used in online learning is very urgent based on students’ needs. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of contextual research-based teaching materials to improve students’ learning independence and concept mastery of acid-base solution properties. The research method is Research and Development, referring to Borg and Gall. The research subjects were 60 students and 7 science teachers who have used teaching materials based on contextual research findings. The data collection technique in this study is a test that aims to determine the concept mastery and a questionnaire to measure students’ learning independence. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the average percentage of student learning independence is 78% (Good category). Besides, an average value of 73.83 is obtained  with an N-Gain of 64% (Medium category). The use of contextual research-based teaching materials can increase learning independence in terms of information search and concept mastery of acid-base solution properties.
The Influence of Cooperative Learning Through Authentic Assessment-Based Jigsaw on Social Development of Early Childhood
Authors: Karta I Wayan , Rachmayani Ika , Rasmini Ni Wayan
Published: November 2021

The early childhood education system nowadays requires the use of authentic assessment in schools. Authentic assessment is an integrative method of assessing the learning process, reflective to the real-world situations, using varieties methods and holistic criteria to assess the cognitive, affective, and skills in early childhood. Social development occurs dominantly after physical, cognitive, and language developments. Based on the minimal developmental standard, many early-childhood children show substandard development in environment adaptation ability, self-managing ability, responsibility, ability to follow rules, sharing, respecting others, cooperation, toleration, and emotional expression. This study aims to identify the influence of cooperative learning through authentic assessment-based jigsaw in the social development of early childhood. This study uses a pre-test post-test design on 50 subjects aged 5-6 years old. The experiment was carried out in 4 stage with 4 learning sub-themes. Data collected with a 1-4 scale observation instrument to get quantitative data and analyzed using t-Test. Results from data analysis concluded that cooperative learning through authentic assessment-based jigsaw has a positive influence on social development in early childhood. We recommend the implementation of this method to optimize social development in early childhood.
The Implementation of Anti-Corruption Character Education Through Bali Local Wisdom in Junior High Schools
Authors: Sriartha Putu , Yasmiati Ni Luh Wayan , Lasmawan I Wayan
Published: November 2021

This study aims to evaluate anti-corruption character education through Balinese local wisdom in junior high schools and formulate strategies to strengthen its implementation. The research samples were determined purposively. The evaluation model used was the CIPPO model (Context, Input, Process, Output, Outcome), modified from the CIPP model. Data were collected by interview, observation, and documentation methods. Data analysis was carried out using quantitative descriptive methods and SWOT analysis. The results showed that the implementation of anti-corruption character education was considered effective with an achievement of 76.06%. The highest achievement is on the input variable of 81.75% (very effective), and the lowest is on the process variable of 61.75% (less effective). The process of implementing anti-corruption education through learning, habituation, and civilizing is still dominant at the theoretical level, not involving students actively and critically in real life. The SWOT analysis resulted in five strategy formulations, namely: (1) establishment of a character education development unit (anti-corruption), (2) transformation of anti-corruption education learning, (3) exemplary, habituation and civilizing, (4) strengthening extracurricular programs, and (5) building cooperation network.
Increasing Population Knowledge: The Comparation of Problem Solving Learning Methods with Conventional Methods
Authors: Nurdin Nurdin
Published: November 2021

This study aims to analyze the effect of teaching methods using problem solving and conventional on population knowledge. The research was conducted experimentally with a 2x2 factorial design on 80 students consisting of 40 students having a high attitude, and 40 students having a low attitude at the Junior High School 2 Tambun Selatan-Bekasi. Data collection regarding population knowledge was carried out using an objective test instrument with the answer choices True (B) with a score of 1 and False (S) with a score of 0. The data were analyzed by means of two-way analysis of variance, and the Tukey test. Research results There are differences in population knowledge learning outcomes between students who are given problem solving teaching methods and students who are given conventional teaching methods; There is an interaction between teaching methods and students' attitudes towards population knowledge; Study groups that have high and low attitudes have higher population knowledge learning outcomes when given problem solving teaching methods compared to students who are given conventional teaching methods. The implication is that teachers in teaching must always build a high attitude in the classroom so that positive interactions occur in the teaching and learning process by using various learning methods.
Primary School in the Time of Covid-19: Parents’ Engagement in Students’ Online Learning
Authors: Sari Desy Mutia , Widyantoro Agus , Octavia Sonia
Published: November 2021

This study aims to gather data from public and private primary school parents located in the urban, suburban, and rural areas that would contribute to understanding parental roles regarding fully online learning for their children during COVID-19. We also discussed several parents’ self-identified issues on their ability to participate in their children’s fully online learning experiences. A qualitative study was employed as the methodological basis for eliciting 12 parents whose children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade attending conventional learning before school closure due to the pandemic. The semi-structured interview was conducted, and verbatim transcripts were analyzed using inductive and thematic analysis approaches. Four major themes were identified from parents’ role during home learning, including organizing and managing, mentoring and instructing, facilitating, and motivating children learning. Online learning relied on how active parents engage and maintain children’s interaction with learning content, teachers, and peers to familiarise their children with online educational settings successfully. However, personal issues arise, which can be stressful as teaching young learners virtually need special attention. Having significant responsibilities to their children learning, parents disclosed key issues and struggled, resulting in a rapid move from face-to-face to online instructions; learning value, learning efficiency, mental and physical health, accessibility.
Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan
Authors: Afifah AL Indah , Asnur Lise
Published: November 2021

Adanya keluhan pegawai tentang kesulitan berkomunikasi yang terlalu berbelit-belit, sehingga pegawai mengalami kesulitan komunikasi dalam memahami pesan yang disampaikan oleh pimpinan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis gaya kepemimpinan terhadap motivasi kerja. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis data kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Pupulasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh pegawai Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan. Teknik sampel yang digunakan yaitu probability sampling dengan jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah 57 orang. Metode pengumpulan data mengunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji linearitas. Pada pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji regresi linear sedeharna. Hasil pengolahan data dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 20.00. Hasil penelitian diperoleh variabel gaya kepemimpian (X) menunjukan persentase 89,4% pada rentang ≥ 51,9 dengan kategori sangat baik. Variabel motivasi kerja (Y) sebesar 96,5% pada rentang ≥ 67,95 dengan kategori sangat baik. Hasil regresi linear sederhana diperoleh nilai F hitung 20.834 dengan sign 0,000 < 0,05 maka variabel gaya kepemimpinan (X) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap variabel motivasi kerja (Y). Koefisien determinasi diperoleh R Square sebesar 0.275. Artinya, pengaruh variabel X terhadap variabel Y adalah sebesar 27%, sedangkan 73% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Jadi, gaya kepemimpinana berpengaruh positif terhadap motivasi kerja pegawai. Adanya penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi gambaran atau masukan bagi instansi untuk meningkatkan gaya kepemimpinan dengan baik.
Rekrutmen, Karakteristik Individual, dan Komitmen Organisasional terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Ramadhan Wildan Aditya , Setyowati Trias , Friskia Hia Yohana , Reskiputri Tatit Diansari
Published: November 2021

Ketidaktercapaian target produksi yang berdampak terhadap penjualan perusahaan ini disebabkan oleh kompetensi karyawan yang masih kurang tentang pekerjaannya, karakteristik individu, dan juga komitmen organisasi yang dimiliki oleh karyawan masih rendah. Hal ini memengaruhi kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rekrutmen, karakteristik individu, dan komitmen organisasional terhadap kinerja karyawan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah explanatory research. Populasi dalam peneitian ini berjumlah 274, sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan proportional random sampling, sehingga sampel berjumlah 74 karyawan. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan p-value = 0,01 (<0,05) yang artinya positif dan signifikan.  Dengan demikian rekrutmen berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Nilai p-value = 0,00 (<0,05) yang artinya positif. Dengan demikian,  karakteristik individual berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Nilai p-value = 0,00 (<0,05) yang artinya positif, maka komitmen organisasional berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Nilai F = 23,699 bernilai positif dengan p-value = 0,000 (<0,05) yang berarti signifikan. Dengan demikian rekrutmen, karakteristik individual, komitmen organisasional secara simultan (bersama-sama) berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Implikasi penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadikan perusahaan lebih baik lagi dalam melaksanakan tujuan visi misi perusahaan.
Gaya Kepemimpinan, Kedisiplinan, dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Situmorang Lenni Lestari , Purba Mas Intan , Naibaho Kathree Moliyana , Sinaga Meiliana , Roulina Rotua
Published: November 2021

Sumber daya manusia merupakan aset paling penting dalam sebuah organisasi. Disini kinerja karyawan sebagai aspek penting yang perlu diperhatikan perusahaan dalam kegiatan organisasi, sehingga manajemen diharapkan dapat memperhatikan gaya kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan serta motivasi karyawan agar dapat menghasilkan kinerja karyawan yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Pancakarsa Bangun Reksa Medan baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dan mengakaji variabel bebas yaitu gaya kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan motivasi dengan variabel terikat yaitu kinerja karyawan PT. Pancakarsa Bangun Reksa Medan, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui penyebaran kuesioner. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluh karyawan PT. Pancakarsa Bangun Reksa yang berjumlah 70 orang. Analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda untuk menguji dan membuktikan hipotesis. Pengolahan data dibantu dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 25. Dari hasil penelitian ini maka dapat diketahui bahwa variabel gaya kepemimpinan tidak berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan pada kinerja karyawan, variabel kedisiplinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan serta motivasi tidak berpengaruh dan tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, dalam pengujian simultan gaya kepemimpinan, kedisiplinan dan motivasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Pancakarsa Bangun Reksa Medan. Hasil koefisien determinasi menunjukkan bahwa 69,4% variasi tabel kinerja karyawan (Y), sementara sisanya 30,6 adalah variabel bebas lain yang tidak dijelaskan dalam penelitian ini.
Pengaruh Komunikasi, Kompetensi, dan Pelatihan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Chairunnisa Dita , Hutagalung Sunny , Kinanti Vera , Situmeang Rosinta
Published: November 2021

Perusahaan mulai mengalami masalah penurunan kinerja. Hal ini dapat diketahui dari penurunan kemampuan karyawan dalam memenuhi target penjualan. Perusahaan jarang melakukan pelatihan-pelatihan terkait pekerjaan yang akan mereka lakukan yang secara tidak langsung akan dapat menurunkan kinerja karyawan. Tujuan penilitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh komunikasi, kompetensi, dan pelatihan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Populasi penelitian ini sebanyak 110 orang.  Sampel pada penelitian ini dengan penentuan memakai rumus solvin, sehingga jumlah yang digunakan adalah 86 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara, studi dokumentasi, dan kuesioner. Pada analisis data diterapkan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi memberikan pengaruh berarti terhadap kinerja pegawai, nilai yang diperoleh adalah 13,581 > 1.66365. Kompetensi tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan nilai -1,613 < 1.66365. Pelatihan memberikan pengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai, nilai yang diperoleh adalah thitung> ttabel (5,077 > 1.66365).  Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa komunikasi, kompetensi, dan pelatihan cukup berdampak secara berarti terhadap kinerja pegawai. Implikasi penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak terhadap peningkatan kinerja karyawan.
Debt to Asset Ratio, Growth Opportunity dan Cash Flow Terhadap Cash Holding pada Perusahaan Consumer Goods
Authors: Alfira Alfira , Rasita Rasita , Alvina Jenny , Khorico Cindy , Tanjung Maya Agustina
Published: November 2021

Terjadinya peningkatan kebangkrutan yang memicu ambruknya sejumlah lembaga peminjaman, dan berimbas keseluruh dunia. Selain itu, krisis moneter pada tahun 1998 juga terjadi karena perusahaan yang meminjam dalam dolar harus menghadapi biaya yang lebih tinggi dalam membayar hutangnya karena pada saat itu dolar menguat hingga menyentuh level Rp 14.150, akibatnya perusahaan tidak mampu membayar hutangnya dan bangkrut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Debt to Asset Ratio, Growth Opportunity dan Cash Flow terhadap Cash Holding yang dilakukan pada sektor Consumer Goods yang indeksnya tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada periode penelitian 2015-2019. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan data sekunder laporan keuangan yang didapatkan dari laporan keuangan atau tahunan perusahaan consumer goods. Pengolahan datanya menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan DAR dan Growth Opportunity memberi pengaruh yang negatif terhadap cash holding sedangkan variabel lainnya yaitu cash flow memberi pengaruh yang positif terhadap cash holding. Maka, secara individual maupun serempak DAR, growth opportunity dan cash flow memberi pengaruh yang berarti pada cash holdingnya. Implikasi penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu perusahaan dalam mengelola kas dengan baik.
Proses Nominalisasi Deverbal dalam Bahasa Madura
Authors: Hidayati Alfin Fuji Hidayati , Nurhayani Ika , Choyimah Nurul
Published: November 2021

Mempertahankan bahasa lokal telah menjadi salah satu ketertarikan di antara banyak peneliti. Hal ini di karekanakan Indonesia memiliki keragaman bahasa lokal. dalam rangka melestarikan bahasa lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis proses nominalisasi deverbal dalam Bahasa Madura. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data diambil dari kosakata dalam buku cerpen Tora (satengkes carpan Madura) karya Jamal D. Rahman.Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah teknik membaca, mencatat kata-kata yang mengandung nomina deverbal kemudian mengklasifikasikannya berdasarkan imbuhan yang melekat pada kata tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prefiks - ka ,-pa, -ta, -be, - sa dan sufiks -en dan -an dapat digunakan dalam memproduksi leksem baru di Madura. Konfik yang lebih banyak berkontribusi dalam pembentukan kata baru.