bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prescribing Trends in the outpatient Department in A Rural Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Mizanur
Published: February 2020

This study was carried out to find the medicine-prescribing pattern in outpatient department of Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics in government and private hospitals in Faridpur city, Bangladesh. To see the patterns of prescriptions of 250 patients were collected over a period of three months and analyzed for the average number of drugs per prescription, number of drugs prescribed per prescription, most common diagnosis, most commonly prescribed antibiotics, most commonly prescribed groups of drugs, percentage of drugs prescribed by generic names, percentage of drugs prescribed from Essential Drug List (EDL) of Bangladesh. The average number of medicines per prescription was 4.14 and 48.8% patients were prescribed up to 3 medicines. Only 37.I6% drugs were prescribed from EDL of Bangladesh. Percentage of encounters with an antiulcer ant, a NSAID and a multivitamin & mineral prescribed were 29.25%, 18.15% and 9.84% respectively. It was evident that 73.6% [184] of the prescriptions contained antibiotics. Cefixim and ciprofloxacin were found to be the most preferred antibiotics in physician’s prescriptions survey. The diseases, which were seen in the studies, include cough, typhoid, diarrhea, nausea, chronic UTI, RTI, fever and rhinitis. The result of the present survey indicates that antibiotics are widely and inappropriately practiced without following standard guidelines. This is an alarming condition in the health sector of Bangladesh and therefore, the respective authority should take necessary steps to minimize the harmful effects of antibiotics.
Body Perceptions and Weight Control Behaviors among Palestinian University Female Students: a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nazzal Zaher , Nazzal Watan , Maraqa Beesan
Published: February 2020

Background: Eating behaviors and body image perceptions is an increasingly relevant and important topic in public health; due to its ultimate impact on health and human well-being in general. Objectives: This study aims to assess weight control behaviors and their relationship with body weight and image perceptions among university female students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female students. The study included 420 female students aged 17-27 years using a convenient sample. Students were invited from all faculties. The data collection tools included a questionnaire, body image perceptions scale, and measurement scale for weight and height. Results: About 37% of female students had participated in risky eating behaviors, and reported a great level of concern about diet and weight (95% CI: 32% - 41%).In general, most of the study sample were dissatisfied with their bodies; in particular, 55.7% of participants were suffering from negative body image, while 24.5% showed a positive body image. The majority of participants who were engaging in risky eating behaviors were in a normal BMI category, and 15.5% were either overweight or obese and 9% underweight. The logistic regression analysis revealed that weight control behaviors were mainly associated withthe perception of body image. Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed a high level of concern about food and weight by the female students. Additionally, it showed that they are prone to risky eating behaviors. Therefore, interventions are needed to promote healthy eating behaviors and body image among university students.
Engineering of sugar transporters for improvement of xylose utilization during high-temperature alcoholic fermentation in Ogataea polymorpha yeast
Authors: Vasylyshyn Roksolana , Kurylenko Olena , Ruchala Justyna , Shevchuk Nadiya , Kuliesiene Neringa , Khroustalyova Galina , Rapoport Alexandr , Daugelavicius Rimantas , Dmytruk Kostyantyn , Sibirny Andriy
Published: February 2020

Background Xylose transport is one of the bottlenecks in the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol. Xylose consumption by the wild-type strains of xylose-utilizing yeasts occurs once glucose is depleted resulting in a long fermentation process and overall slow and incomplete conversion of sugars liberated from lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Therefore, the engineering of endogenous transporters for the facilitation of glucose-xylose co-consumption is an important prerequisite for efficient ethanol production from lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Results In this study, several engineering approaches formerly used for the low-affinity glucose transporters in Saccharomyces cerevisiae , were successfully applied for earlier identified transporter Hxt1 in Ogataea polymorpha to improve xylose consumption (engineering involved asparagine substitution to alanine at position 358 and replacement of N-terminal lysine residues predicted to be the target of ubiquitination for arginine residues). Moreover, the modified versions of S. cerevisiae Hxt7 and Gal2 transporters also led to improved xylose fermentation when expressed in O. polymorpha . Conclusions The O. polymorpha strains with modified Hxt1 were characterized by simultaneous utilization of both glucose and xylose, in contrast to the wild-type and parental strain with elevated ethanol production from xylose. When the engineered Hxt1 transporter was introduced into constructed earlier advanced ethanol producer form xylose, the resulted strain showed further increase in ethanol accumulation during xylose fermentation. The overexpression of heterologous S. cerevisiae Gal2 had a less profound positive effects on sugars uptake rate, while overexpression of Hxt7 revealed the least impact on sugars consumption.
Molecular and morphological identification of suspected Plasmodium vivax vectors in Central and Eastern Sudan
Authors: Abdelwhab Omnia Fathelrhman , Elaagip Arwa , Albsheer Musab M. , Ahmed Ayman , Paganotti Giacomo Maria , Hamid Muzamil Mahdi Abdel
Published: February 2020

Background: In spite of the global effort to eliminate malaria, it remains the most significant vector-borne disease of humans. Plasmodium falciparum remains the dominant malaria parasite in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, P. vivax is becoming widely spread throughout Africa. The overuse of vector control methods has resulted in a remarkable change in the behaviour of mosquito that feeds on human as well as on vector composition. The aim of this study was to identify Anopheles mosquito species in vivax malaria endemic regions and to investigate their role in P. vivax malaria transmission.Methods: Mosquito samples were collected from Central Sudan (Khartoum and Sennar States) and Eastern Sudan (New Halfa) using Pyrethrum Spray Catch (PSC) and CDC light traps. Mosquitoes were identified using appropriate morphological identification keys and Anopheles gambiae complex were confirmed to species level using molecular analysis. A subset of blood-fed anopheline mosquitoes were dissectedto study the presence of natural infection of malaria parasites. In addition, the rest of the blood-fed samples were investigated for presence of infective sporozoites of P. vivax that detecting the P. vivax circumsporozoite protein (pvcsp) gene using nested-PCR.Results: A total of 644 adult anopheline blood-fed mosquitoes were collected from New Halfa (N = 214 mosquitoes), Khartoum (N = 132 mosquitoes), and Sennar (N = 298 mosquitoes). Morphological and molecular identification of the collected mosquitoes revealed the presence of An. arabiensis, An. funestus, and An. pharoensis. Out of 644 anophelines subjected to P. vivax sporozoite detection (N = 40, 6.2%) were positive for P. vivax.An. arabiensis 6.7% (39/583) and An. pharoensis 1.8% (1/56) were found positive for the parasite. While An. funestus was detected for the first time in New Halfa with low abundance (5/214 mosquitoes) and were found negative for the parasite.Conclusion: This study documented the presence of An. funestus for the first time in New Halfa, Eastern Sudan. However, An. arabiensis is the most abundant vector detected, together with An. pharoensis. This findings suggests change in malaria epidemiology. Further studies are needed to investigate their contribution in malaria transmission.
The algal selenoproteomes
Authors: Jiang Liang , Lu Yiqian , Zheng Lin , Li Gaopeng , Chen Lianchang , Zhang Maona , Ni Jiazuan , Liu Qiong , Zhang Yan
Published: February 2020

Background: Selenium is an important trace element, and selenoprotein is its predominant form in vivo. The special structural features of selenoprotein genes have led to the development of a series of bioinformatics methods for the prediction and research of selenoprotein genes. There are some studies and reports on the evolution and distribution of selenoprotein genes in prokaryotes and multicellular eukaryotes, but the systematic analysis of single-cell eukaryotes, especially algae, is very limited. Results: In this study, we predicted selenoprotein genes in 137 species of algae by using a program we previously developed. More than 1000 selenoprotein genes were obtained. A database website was built to hold these algae selenoprotein genes (www.selenoprotein.com). These genes belong to 42 selenoprotein families, including three novel selenoprotein gene families. Conclusions: This study reveals the primordial state of the eukaryotic selenoproteome. It is an important clue to explore the significance of selenium for primordial eukaryotes and to build the whole evolutionary spectrum of selenoproteins for all life.
RNA-Sequencing based gene expression landscape of guava cv. Allahabad Safeda and comparative analysis to colored cultivars
Authors: Mittal Amandeep , Yadav Inderjit Singh , Arora Naresh Kumar , Boora Rajbir Singh , Mittal Meenakshi , Kaur Parwinder , Erskine William , Chhuneja Parveen , Gill Manav Indra Singh , Singh Kuldeep
Published: February 2020

Background

Guava ( Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop of tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Genomics resources in guava are scanty. RNA-Seq based tissue specific expressed genomic information, de novo transcriptome assembly, functional annotation and differential expression among contrasting genotypes has potential to set the stage for the functional genomics for traits of commerce.

Results

Development of fruit from flower involves orchestration of myriad molecular switches. We did comparative transcriptome sequencing on leaf, flower and fruit tissues of cv. Allahabad Safeda to understand important genes and pathways controlling fruit development. Tissue specific RNA sequencing and de novo transcriptome assembly using Trinity pipeline provided us the first reference transcriptome for guava consisting of 84,206 genes comprising 279,792 total transcripts with N50 of 3,603 bp. Blast2GO assigned annotation to 116,629 transcripts and PFam based HMM profile annotated 140,061 transcripts with protein domains. Differential expression with EdgeR identified 3033 genes in Allahabad Safeda tissues and 68 genes among colored tissue comparisons. Mapping the differentially expressed transcripts over molecular pathways indicate significant hormonal changes during fruit development. Comparisons of red vs green peel in guava cv. Apple Colour, white pulp vs red pulp in Punjab pink and fruit maturation vs ripening in non-coloured Allahabad Safeda indicates up-regulation of ethylene biosynthesis accompanied to secondary metabolism like phenylpropanoid and monolignol pathways.

Conclusions

Benchmarking Universal Single-Copy Orthologs analysis of de novo transcriptome of guava with eudicots identified 93.7% complete BUSCO genes. In silico differential gene expression among tissue types of Allahabad Safeda and validation of candidate genes with qRT-PCR in contrasting colour genotypes promises the utility of this first guava transcriptome for its potential of tapping the genetic elements from germplasm collections for enhancing fruit traits.
Dietary pattern trajectories across adolescence and young adulthood and their determinants
Authors: Appannah Geeta , Murray Kevin , Trapp Gina , Oddy Wendy Hazel , Ambrosini Gina Leslie
Published: February 2020

Background Adolescent dietary patterns (DP) tend to be of poor quality and dominated by discretionary food and drinks. It is unclear whether DPs established in adolescence persist or track into adulthood. We examined trajectories across adolescence and young adulthood for two major DPs and the determinants of these trajectories. Methods Using data from the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study, intakes of 38 major food groups were estimated at 14, 17, 20 and 22 years of age in 1,402 participants (47% male) using evaluated food frequency questionnaires. Using factor analysis, two major DPs (‘Healthy’ and ‘Western’) were consistently identified across follow ups. Sex-specific group-based modelling was used to assess the variation in individual’s z-scores for each pattern and identify major trajectories in scores between 14 and 22 years of age. Determinants of these trajectories including body mass index (BMI), physical activity levels, early life parental factors and family characteristics were assessed using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Two major trajectory groups were identified for each pattern. Between 14 and 22 years of age, a majority of the cohort (71% males, 78% females) formed a trajectory group with consistently low scores for the ‘Healthy’ DP. The remainder had trajectories showing either declines in modest scores (females 22%) or consistently modest scores (29% males) for the ‘Healthy’ DP. For the ‘Western’ DP, the majority formed trajectories with consistently average scores (78% males) or low scores that declined over time (84% females). However, 22% of males had a trajectory of steady, marked increases in ‘Western’ DP scores over time. A lower maternal education, higher maternal BMI and parental smoking status was positively associated with consistently lower scores of ‘Healthy’ DP while a lower family income, family functioning, maternal age, and single parent family structure were positively related to higher scores of ‘Western’ DP. Conclusion Poor dietary patterns established in adolescence are likely to track into young adulthood, particularly in males. This study highlights the stage between adolescence and young adulthood as a critical period and the populations most likely to benefit from interventions to improve dietary habits in adolescence.
Efectividad de la urtica dioica (ishanga) en el tratamiento de asma infantil
Authors: León Ivonne
Published: February 2020

Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad de la Urtica Dioica (Ishanga) en el tratamiento de Asma en niños de2 a4 años que acuden al Hospital Amazónico Ucayali 2018.Métodos: El trabajo fue de tipo experimental-prospectivo longitudinal; se trabajó con 2 grupos de muestras (10 niños con asma para el grupo experimental y 10 para el grupo control). Para la recolección de datos se usó: la ficha de asma y la lista de cotejo. Para el análisis descriptivo de los datos estadísticos se realizó el análisis de Chi-cuadrado.Resultados: Los tipos de asma el mayor porcentaje 40% de niños del grupo experimental presentaron asma de tipo leve y en el grupo control el 50%, después de la administración de la Urtica Dioica (Ishanga) el 80% del grupo experimental no presento ningún tipo de asma y en el grupo control aumentaron de un 50% a un 60% de asma en los niños. El análisis estadístico de los datos deja ver que existe una diferencia significativa en la respuesta clínica entre ambos grupos, dado un valor de chi-cuadrado de 3.84 con un valor de p= 0.05, con lo cual se acepta la hipótesis alterna que afirma: “La Urtica Dioica (Ishanga) es efectiva para el tratamiento del asma infantil en niños de 2-4 años.Conclusión: La infusión de Urtica Dioica (Ishanga) en dosis de 100/kg Mg. durante 6 meses reduce el número de exacerbaciones, mejora la función pulmonar a largo plazo y previene el desarrollo de una limitación crónica funcional.
Hipoxia y las grandes alturas: el nobel de fisiología 2019
Authors: Samillan Víctor J. , Arellano Martha P.
Published: February 2020

Hace casi un siglo que un peruano, renombrado investigador y catedrático de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, describió el mal de altura crónico(1). La descripción que realizó el doctor Carlos Monge se basó en sus hallazgos clínicos, con una profundización bastante certera para los métodos fisiológicos y bioquímicos a su alcance en dicha época. Con el transcurrir de los años, muchos investigadores estudiaron cuáles son los mecanismos que subyacen ante la hipoxia y cómo las células responden ante ella, dentro de este grupo de Investigadores se encuentra el doctor Gregg L. Semenza, quien luego de un acucioso trabajo logró describir que existía un grupo de proteínas que eran inducidas por la hipoxia, que llamó factor inducido por hipoxia HIF(2), dichas proteínas juegan un rol importante en la respuesta a la hipoxia y en procesos de adaptación que se produce en los habitantes de las grandes alturas.
Parámetros genéticos para crecimiento y reproducción en ganado Simmental mediante parentesco por pedigrí y genómico
Authors: Adonai Alejandro Amaya-Martínez  , Rodrigo Martínez S.  , Mario Fernando Cerón-Muñoz
Published: February 2020

Objetivo. Estimar parámetros genéticos para peso a los ocho meses de edad (W8M), edad al primer parto (AFC) y primer intervalo entre partos (FCI) usando parentesco genómico y por pedigrí. Materiales y métodos. Se utilizaron 481, 3063 y 1098 registros fenotípicos para W8M, AFC y FCI, respectivamente. La información genómica estuvo compuesta por una población de 718 animales genotipados con un chip que incluyó 30106 marcadores genéticos tipo polimorfismo de nucleótido simple (SNP). Modelos univariado y bivariado fueron construidos bajo la metodología del mejor predictor lineal insesgado convencional (BLUP) y genómico en una etapa (ssGBLUP). Resultados. Las heredabilidades para W8M, AFC y FCI variaron desde 0.25 a 0.26, 0.20 a 0.22 y 0.04 a 0.08, respectivamente. Los modelos de AFC y FCI con la metodología ssGBLUP disminuyeron ligeramente el error y aumentaron la varianza genética aditiva, respectivamente. Conclusiones. La inclusión de información genómica mejora levemente la precisión de las estimaciones genéticas en esta población. Sin embargo, una población de animales genotipados más grande y con mayor conectividad genética por parentesco permitiría aumentar para los criadores el potencial de la metodología ssGBLUP en ganado Simmental de Colombia.
Synthesis of Cuprous Oxide Nano Cubes and Platelets Using Both Electrodes of Copper
Authors: Ahmad Danial , Hussain Fayaz , Siddiqui Humair , Yasir Muhammad
Published: February 2020

Cu2O (Cuprous Oxide) is usually produced using expensive electrodes such as platinum, graphite, etc. In the present study, it is shown that Cu2O nanostructures can be synthesized by electrolysis using copper as both anode and cathode. In the present study, the effect of electrolyte pH on the morphology of the Cu2O nanostructures was studied. For this, the copper electrodes of 99.99% purity with 3x3x0.3 mm dimensions were dipped in the electrolytes of simple distilled and double distilled water and connected with the external power source. The synthesized products were analyzed using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscope) and UV spectroscope. Results showed that Cu2O nanostructures of 67 and 150 nm size were developed when the pH of electrolyte was 6.4 and 5.7 respectively, otherwise not. From the course of experiments conducted in this work it is noted that pH play vital role in the production of Cu2O nanoparticles using simple electrolysis technique.
Daftar Isi
Authors: Triyono Agus
Published: February 2020

Daftar isi Jurnal Warta LPM Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Vol. 23 No. 1 Maret 2020
Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Discovery Learning: A Case Study in Writing Class
Authors: Rovikasari Mala , . Suparno , Supriyadi Slamet
Published: February 2020

This research investigated teachers’ attitudes and practices towards discovery learning, and also
teachers’ challenges in teaching writing. The method of this research used a case study. To collect the
data, there were three ways, namely observation, interview, and documentation. The credibility data
were checked through data triangulation and methodological triangulation. To analyze the collected
data, it was used data reduction, data displays, and verification. The findings showed that teacher 1
and teacher 2 had a negative attitude in writing skill, but they had positive attitudes towards
discovery learning in teaching writing. It was found that they enjoyed and liked using discovery
earning. Additionally, their practices could transfer all activities to encourage students had a good
writing. The challenges of using discovery learning in writing class were required much time and
many classroom activities. Thus, the teachers played many roles in the process of writing.
Política, ética, docencia y ciencia
Authors: Pustovrh María Carolina
Published: February 2020

El II Congreso de ACCBAL y V Seminario Taller Internacional de la Red CICUALES titulado: "Política, ética, docencia y ciencia", se celebró del 19 al 21 de septiembre de 2018 en la ciudad de Santiago de Cali, Colombia. Este evento se organizó de manera conjunta entre la Universidad del Valle, la Asociación Colombiana para la Ciencia y Bienestar del Animal de Laboratorio (ACCBAL), y la Red Colombiana de Comités Institucionales para el Cuidado y Uso de Animales (CICUALES). En esta ocasión la sede del evento y anfitrión fue la Universidad del Valle, corazón de la investigación de la región suroccidental.
 Las nuevas propuestas legislativas en investigación con animales ambicionan obtener grandes beneficios para continuar en el desarrollo e implementación de los principios de las 3`s R (reducción, refinamiento y reemplazo).1 En este sentido, dicho evento fue generador de interés en los medios políticos y organismos públicos y privados de toda Colombia; así mismo, incorporó la participación de estudiantes, investigadores, comités de ética y directivos locales, regionales, nacionales e internacionales. Fue un pilar importante entorno al cual giraron conferencias y talleres que destacaron la necesidad del mejoramiento de la calidad de los biomodelos y la importancia que tiene la infraestructura para garantizar la validez, confiabilidad y reproducibilidad de la investigación que con ellos se desarrolla.
A comparative study to assess the efficacy of permethrin (topical) and ivermectin (oral) in scabies patients seeking care at a tertiary care teaching hospital of northern India
Authors: Chitti Babu G  , Kavita Dhar Bagati  , Praveen Agarwal  , Sonam Sharda
Published: February 2020

The evidence for the superiority of Ivermectin (Oral) over topical preparations in the treatment of scabies conclusively lacks at present. Randomized controlled trials comparing ivermectin with topical permethrin have provided us the inconclusive results.To comparatively assess the efficacy of permethrin (topical) and ivermectin (oral) in scabies patients.After enrolling 178 study subjects, they were equally distributed to two study groups (I & II) and were given the desired respective therapeutic medication or interventions. Subjects in Group I was given permethrin 5% cream, and subjects in Group B were given a single dose of tablet ivermectin orally (200 mcg/kg). Efficacy of two groups of drugs was compared in terms of improvement in clinical grading of disease (%) & development in clinical grading of pruritus (%) during follow up visits at the end of 1, 2, 4 & 6 weeks.The mean age (± SD) for study subjects in Group I was 18.18 ± 11.33 years, whereas, in the Group II, it was 25.185 ± 10.67 years. The clinically observed cure rate among two groups i.e., Permethrin and Ivermectin at the end of the first and second weeks were 72% and 40%, and 96% and 58%, respectively. Rapid improvement in itching was noted down among subjects receiving topical permethrin as compared to those who received oral ivermectin. Comparatively, during different visits, permethrin provided better and fast improvement in itching grade than ivermectin.The improvement in scabies clinical grade and itching grade for permethrin (topical) was found to be more efficacious in comparison to ivermectin (oral).
Comparing Students’ Learning Outcomes Using Problem Based Learning Model and Inquiry Based Learning Model
Authors: Nasar Adrianus , Kurniati Klaudensia
Published: February 2020

This study aims to compare science learning outcomes between students who take problem based learning (PBL) with students who take part in inquiry based learning (IBL). The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental research method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population of this study were students of class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kuwus 2018/2019 school year which numbered 97 students and consisted of 4 classes.  Students who followed the PBL learning model numbered 24 people and those who participated in the IBL learning model were 24 people. Data collection research was carried out using test techniques. The data was processed into normalized gain (N_gain) between posttest and pretest. Furthermore, the data is calculated using the t-test to compare the mean gain of learning outcomes between students who take part in learning using the PBL model and students who take part in learning using the IBL model. The results showed that there t value (tcount) = 2.566 with a significance (Sig. (2-tailed)) of 0.014 so it can be concluded that  were differences in learning outcomes between students who took part in learning using the PBL model and students who took part in learning using the IBL model.Keywords: Problem Based Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Learning OutcomesPenelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan hasil belajar antara siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran model PBL dengan siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran model IBL. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan desain Control Group, Pretest–Posttest Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kuwus tahun pelajaran 2018/2019 yang berjumlah siswa 97 orang dan terdiri dari 4 kelas. Siswa yang mengikuti model pembelajaran PBL berjumlah 24 orang dan yang mengikuti model pembelajaran IBL berjumlah 24 orang. Pengumpulan data penelitian dilakukan dengan teknik tes. Data diolah menjadi gain ternormalisasi (N_gain) antara postest dan pretest. Selanjutnya data dihitung dengan menggunakan perbedaan rerata (uji-t) untuk membandingan rerata gain (Compare Mean-Independent Sampel T Test) antara PBL dan IBL. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan nilai t hitung (thitung) = 2,566 dengan signifikansi (Sig. (2-tailed)) sebesar 0,014 dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada perbedaan peningkatan hasil belajar antara siswa-siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran menggunakan model PBL dengan siswa-siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran menggunakan model IBL.Kata kunci: Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah, Pembelajaran Berbasis Inkuiri, Hasil Belajar
The Application of Blended Learning Method using Scientific Approach in Physics Curriculum Study II Course
Authors: Bahri Syamsul
Published: February 2020

The development of information and communication technology has a very positive impact on the world of education. One such impact is the availability of information that is very abundant in cyberspace. This is the basis for conducting research on the application of the blended learning method that combines online learning with face-to-face learning combined with a scientific approach. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of blended learning methods and scientific approaches on student learning independence, as well as knowing the severity of the combination of methods and approaches. Respondents involved in this study were 18 students who programmed Physics Curriculum Study II. The instruments used were questionnaire and unstructured interview instruments. Research data were processed using descriptive statistical analysis techniques to determine the percentage of responses. The analysis showed that the average percentage of students' learning independence was 82%, while the practicality of the methods and approaches used were 85% or very good. This means that the blended learning method has a very positive impact on student learning independence. In addition, the combination of blended learning methods and scientific approaches is also very practical and effective to be used in physics curriculum lectures.Keywords: Blended Learning, Scientific Approaches, Information and Communication Technology Perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi memberikan dampak yang sangat positif bagi dunia pendidikan. Salah satu dampak tersebut adalah ketersediaan informasi yang sangat melimpah di dunia maya. Hal ini menjadi dasar untuk melakukan penelitian tentang penerapan metode blended learning yang menggabungkan pembelajaran daring (online) dengan pembelajaran tatap muka yang dipadukan dengan pendekatan saintifik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh metode blended learning dan pendekatan saintifik terhadap kemandirian belajar mahasiswa, serta keprkatisan dari perpaduan metode dan pendekatan tersebut. Responden yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 18 orang mahasiswa yang memprogramkan mata kuliah Telaah Kurikulum Fisika II. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah instrumen angket dan wawancara tidak terstruktur. Data hasil penelitian diolah dengan menggunakan teknik analisis statistik deskriptif dengan menentukan presentase respon. Hasil analisis menunjukkan  bahwa persentase rata-rata kemandirian belajar mahasiswa 82 %, sedangkan kepraktisan metode dan pendekatan yang digunakan adalah 85% atau sangat baik. Hal ini berarti bahwa metode blended learning memberikan dampak yang sangat positif terhadap kemandirian belajar mahasiswa. Selain itu, perpaduan antara metode blended learning dan pendekatan saintifik juga sangat praktis dan efektif digunakan di dalam perkuliahan telaah kurikulum fisika.Kata kunci: Blended Learning, Pendekatan Saintifik, Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi
Growth-development peculiarities of some rare and endangered plants in nature and culture
Authors: Nadiradze Tamar
Published: February 2020

The article covers information on the following species of rare endemic and relict plants of the narrow local area that are included in the “Red Data” book of Georgia:  Taxus baccata L., Pinus pityusa Stev.,,  Acer ibericum M. Bieb.,, Betula litwinowii Doluch., Berberis iberica Stev. & Fisch.ex DC., Ostrya carpinifolia Scop., Diospyros lotus L., Quercus dshorochensis K.Koch., Q. Hartwissiana Steven., Q.imericna Steven ex Woronow, Q.macranthera Fisch. & C.A.Mey.ex Hohen, Pterocarya pterocarpa (Michx) kunth., Punica granatum L., Amygdalus Georgia Desf., Pyrus sachokiana Kuth., Populus euphratica Oliv, Ulmus suberosa Michx., Zelkova carpinifolia (Pall.,) K.Koch. Their biological peculiarities, duration of flowering and fruit-bearing, the similarity of seeds and their quality have been studied under the conditions of arid zone. The paper also gives a description of cambiogenetic growth nature that is a secondary meristem of 1-3-year-old spurs of these plants from the beginning till the end of their vegetation.
Collaboration Analysis of Semarang City Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Health Surveillance Officer with Social Network Analysis
Authors: Santoso Lukman , Manongga Danny , Iriani Ade
Published: February 2020

This study aims to determine the pattern of a network collaboration between dengue hemorrhagic health surveillance personnel in the city of Semarang and to understand the flow of information deeply. The method of social network analysis / SNA (Social Network Analysis) on formal and informal communication networks between surveillance officers aims to produce sociometry and sociogram data so that the centrality of each actor in the network can be known. Interaction between Officers will be known through the analysis of the centrality of levels (degree), closeness (closeness), and intercession (betweenness). The approach used is descriptive quantitative. Data was collected using a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire, while the process of input and data analysis was carried out by looking at intact networks and ego networks carried out using UCINET. The results of the analysis show that officers dominate the centrality of the level and the intermediary with the position of Coordinator both City and District (Id. # 128, # 1, # 2, # 3). Collaboration based on working areas has a strong bond because 71% of the districts have a network density above 50%. While the value of closeness is dominated by surveillance members with id # 54, # 15, # 2, # 214, # 15 and # 10.
Evaluation of Implementation E-Government with Delone and Mclean
Authors: Sorongan Erick , Hidayati Qory
Published: February 2020

This research intends to analyze and test variables that influence implementation E-government, especially in Balikpapan city. The study uses the information system success model DeLone and McLean which has six main variables that can be used to measure the success rate of information systems. Variables that support the success of e-government that support this research include system quality and information quality as exogenous variables. Furthermore, the use and user satisfaction variables are endogenous variables that also affect the net benefits variable. Based on previous research, service quality variables have not been proven to affect endogenous variables, so the researchers omit these variables. Data collection is done by distributing questionnaires to users of e-government services in Balikpapan City as many as 100 respondents. Data processing methods with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Smart PLS 3.0 approach. This research proves the R-square value of the dependent variable user satisfaction is 62%, and the net benefit variable is 59.1%, which means that the dependent variable can be explained through independent variables in this research model. Based on the findings in the study, it shows that the quality of the system has an effect on user satisfaction but has no impact on use.
Analysis of Multiple Criteria Decision Making Method for Selection the Superior Cattle
Authors: Sumaryanti Lilik , Nurcholis Nurcholis
Published: February 2020

The results of decision making play an important role in achieving a goal in solving certain problems. In the decision making process requires data or supporting evidence that can be used as a guide for the selection of solutions based on available alternatives, so as to produce choices that can increase productivity. MCDM method for the analysis of research data namely AHP, TOPSIS and SMART, the three methods are tested, because each MCDM method has a different way of working or algorithm, so it is necessary to experiment with certain cases. This study aims to determine the performance of the AHP, TOPSIS, and SMART methods with a case study of selecting superior female cattle breeds. The application of three MCDM methods for alternative analysts of prospective superior beef cattle based on testing to determine the accuracy of comparing the results/output of the system with expert recommendation solutions using a sample of 15 female cows that produce priority/ranking for superior beef cattle, shows that the performance of the three methods produces priority selection results the same, with 80% priority accuracy.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Matematika Melalui Pendekatan Matematika Realistik Pada Pokok Bahasan Pecahan Siswa Kelas IV SDN 151 Kadeppe Kabupaten Enrekang
Authors: Nurdia Nurdia
Published: February 2020

Abstract. This study aims to determine the improvement of mathematics learning outcomes on the subject of fractions through a realistic mathematical approach to fourth grade students of SD Negeri 151 Kadeppe, Enrekang Regency and increase the activeness of students in the learning process through realistic mathematical approaches. The method used is classroom action research with two cycles. The results showed that the results of learning mathematics in the Principles of Fractions of Students in Grade IV of SD Negeri 151 Kadeppe, Enrekang Regency after using a realistic mathematics learning approach had increased. Based on the results of this study the authors recommend to classroom teachers that a realistic mathematical approach can be used as an alternative in implementing mathematics learning in schools and the application of realistic mathematics is needed good planning in order to run effectively.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOAH TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME GURU DI SDN 20 WATANG SAWITTO
Authors: Nasaruddin Nasaruddin
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kompetensi kepemimpinan kepala sekolah, profesionalisme guru dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi kepala sekolah terhadap peningkatan profesionalisme guru SDN 20 Watang Sawitto.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian verifikatif dengan populasi penelitian adalah seluruh guru SDN 20 Watang Sawitto Kabupaten Pinrang sebanyak 20 orang, sehingga penelitian ini adalah penelitian populasi. Pengumpulan data dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, angket, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan teknik analisis data adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial dengan uji normalitas data, productmoment, analisis regresi linier dan uji “t”. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) secara umum kompetensi kepemimpinan kepala masih SDN 20Watang Sawitto kategori cukup tinggi (55,00%), walaupun masih perlu untuk melakukan peningkatan kompetensi kepemimpinan kepala sekolah khususnya pada prakarsa yang tinggi dan hasrat melayani bahawahn sehingga kompetensi yang dimiliki semakin tinggi nantinya akan mempengaruhi terhadap peningkatan profesionalisme guru SDN 20 Watang Sawitto Kabupaten Pinrang, (2) Guru SDN 20 Watang Sawitto Kabupaten Pinrang memiliki profesionalismeberada pada kategori cukup tinggi (55,00%),walaupun masih ada sebagain kecil masih ada guru yang meiiki profesionalisme yang rendah, dan (3) Ada pengaruh kompetensi kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap peningkatan profesionalisme guru SDN 20 Watang Sawitto Kabupaten Pinrang, artinya semakin tinggi kompetensi kepemimpinan yang dimiliki oleh kepaa sekolah akan berpengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan profesinalisme.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI BELAJAR TERHADAP KETUNTASAN BELAJAR SAINS MELALUI PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PEMBELAJARAN RETRIEVAL REMEDIAL MURID SD DI KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Tayibu Khaerun Nisa’a
Published: February 2020

Motivasi belajar siswa sangat menentukan ketuntasan belajar Sains siswa yang mengikuti program pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Motivasi Belajar Terhadap Ketuntasan Belajar Sains Melalui Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial Murid di SD Negeri Kota Makassar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah ex-post facto yang bersifat kausalitas. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa yang mengikuti program pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial di 7 SD Negeri Kota Makassar yaitu sebanyak 87 siswa. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 14 siswa yang diambil dengan menggunakan multistage random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan terdiri dari angket motivasi belajar dan angket program pembelajaran retrieval remedial. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistika deskriptif dan statistika inferensial yakni analisis jalur (path anlysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (i) motivasi belajar siswa SD Negeri di kota Makassar berada pada kategori Baik. (ii) Program Pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial siswa SD Negeri di Kota Makassar berada pada kategori Cukup. (iii) Ketuntasan Belajar Sains siswa SD di Kota Makassar berada pada kategori Cukup. (iv) Motivasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ketuntasan belajar Sains. (v) Program Pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap ketuntasan belajar Sains. (vi) Motivasi belajar berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap ketuntasan belajar Sains melalui program pembelajaran Retrieval Remedial.
Peningkatan Partisipasi Masyarakat Di Bidang Pendidikan Melalui Kemah Bakti Dan Dakwah Mahasiswa Di Kota Padang
Authors: Jendriadi Jendriadi
Published: February 2020

Kegiatan pengabdian ini berjudul peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat di bidang pendidikan melalui kegiatan kemah bakti dan dakwah mahasiswa di kota Padang. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana partisipasi masyarakat di bidang pendidikan melalui kegiatan kemah bakti dan dakwah mahasiswa. Target yang diharapkan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah Ibu-ibu yang ada di kawasan kecamatan Bungus Teluk Kabung Kota Padang dengan dua kelurahan Bungus Barat dan Kelurahan Bungus Timur. Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan dengan melakukan kegiatan penyampaian materi tentang pentingnya pendidikan anak usia dini, bagaimana mendidik anak dengan kesantunan berbahasa, memilihkan jajanan yang baik untuk anak dan bagaimana memberdayakan berbagai potensi seni yang dimiliki oleh anak. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode partisipatif berupa keiatan ceramah, tanya jawab dan memberikan door prize. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah terdapat antusias masyarakat di bidang pendidikan bagi anak mereka sebeagai upaya mewujudkan generasi penerus yang memiliki akhlak mulia.
PKM Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Mengembangkan Alat Peraga Berbasis Pendekatan Matematika Realistik
Authors: Sulistyaningsih Murni , Kaunang Derel Filandy , Mangelep Navel Oktaviandy
Published: February 2020

Pemanfaatan media/alat peraga sebagai alat bantu dalam pembelajaran dapat menjadi solusi dalam mengatasi permasalahan pembelajaran matematika. Ada dua manfaat penting alat peraga dalam pembelajaran matematika di SD. Pertama, secara psikologis, taraf berpikir peserta didik anak di SD masih berada pada tahap operasi konkret, sedangkan substansi matematika bersifat abstrak, sehingga dengan memanfaatkan alat peraga peserta didik akan lebih mudah memahami konsep, prinsip matematika yang abstrak tersebut. Kedua, pemanfaatan alat peraga dalam pembelajaran matematika di SD dapat menumbuhkan rasa senang peserta didik untuk belajar matematika. Melihat fakta yang ada semacam itu dan hasil diskusi dengan mitra maka kegiatan PKM ini dimaksudkan untuk menyiapkan kelompok guru (KKG) SD di Kecamatan Tondano Barat dalam membuat dan mengimplementasikan media/alat peraga pada pembelajaran matematika yang berorientasi pada pendekatan matematika realistik. Metode yang digunakan adalah pemberian matemri, workshop, dan evaluasi. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan ini antara lain meliputi (1) Telah didesain materi pembelajaran matematika dapat dibuatkan media / alat peraga yang disimpan di PoMeTika, (2) Guru mampu mendesain pembelajaran dengan pendekatan realistik dengan memanfaatkan sarana media/alat peraga yang ada pada PoMeTika.
Pembinaan Karakter Melalui Kegiatan Membaca Kritis Pada Siswa SMP Kota Bekasi
Authors: Ati Aster Pujaning , Widiyarto Sigit
Published: February 2020

Pembelajaran karakter sangat penting guna penanam budi pekerti yang sopan dan santun. Pembelajaran  penanaman karakter pada siswa sering terlupakan ,dan perlu digalakkan guna membekali siswa di era industry 4.0 yang penuh dengan kompetisi lokal dan global. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk memberikan pemahaman yang baik tentang suatu bacaan bermutu dan baik,sehingga siswa diharapkan mampu mengubah pola pikir dan karakter mereka. Metode yang digunakan meliputi metode partisipatif, simulasi dan pendampingan serta pembiasaan. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa, siswa sudah dapat memilah buku bacaan yang berkualitas baik dalam hal budi pekerti maupun karakter yang baik, dan mereka dapat mengaplikasikan karakter dengan baik di sekolah
Pelatihan Peningkatan Nilai Produk Kerajinan Tangan Decoupage dan Pemasaran Produk untuk Ibu Rumah Tangga
Authors: Nurmaya Nurmaya , Diana Nova Eka , Kurnianingsih Indah , Rosini Rosini
Published: February 2020

Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemandirian ekonomi Ibu Rumah Tangga di RW 011 Tebet Timur Jakarta Selatan dan Pemberdayaan Perempuan RT 05 Rorotan Jakarta Utara. Pelaksanaan kegiatan menggunakan metode Numbered Heads Together (NHT) yang terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu pembentukan kelompok, pemberian tugas, pembangunan ide dan kreasi yang dipandu oleh fasilitator, dan penilaian produk berdasarkan respon pasar. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan nilai produk yang dibuat oleh Ibu Rumah Tangga selaku mitra. Kerajinan decoupage berhasil terjual sebanyak 20 dari 43 barang melalui Bazar dan Media Sosial dengan keuntungan rata – rata sebesar 25% dari harga modal. Akan tetapi, tidak ada barang yang terjual melalui E-Commerce disebabkan toko online mitra belum dikenal oleh masyarakat. Secara keseluruhan pelaksanaan kegiatan dapat memberikan peluang usaha baru bagi Ibu Rumah Tangga. Untuk meningkatkan hasil penjualan terutama melalui media E-Commerce, diperlukan pelatihan strategi pemasaran di masa mendatang.
Pengertian dan Proses Administrasi Peserta Didik
Authors: Kristina Feby , Afriansyah Hade
Published: February 2020

This article is written with the aim of conveying informations to the reader, so that it can be used as a reference to increase readers knowledge , and can have an academic impact on the author. This article is expected to be able to hone the ability of writings. This article was written use literature review techniques. This article contains informations about the student administration. Student administration is something very important in an increasingly complex and diverse world as it is today. Student administration is a must be done in order to achieve efficient and effective education.
PENINGKATAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA SD MENGGUNAKAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TGT(TEAM GAME TOURNAMEN) BERBANTUAN PERMAINAN MONOPOLI
Authors: faliyandra faisal
Published: February 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktifitas dan hasil belajar siswa, aktivitas guru di SDN 2 Tribungan selama penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TGT. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang menggunakan dua siklus yakni siklus I dan siklus II. Berdasarkan tindakan pada siklus I dan siklus II pada, diperoleh aktivitas pada siklus I persentase aktivitas belajar siswa sebesar 61%. Aktivitas beajar siswa pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 90%. Peningkatan aktivitas belajar siswa pada siklus I ke II meningkat sebesar 29%. Hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I persentase hasil belajar siswa sebesar 69,3% dengan kategori aktif. hasil beajar siswa pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 91,5% dengan kategori sangat aktif. Peningkatan hasi belajar siswa pada siklus I ke II meningkat sebesar 22,2%.
STUDI KEBIJAKAN, PERENCANAAN DAN PELAKSANAAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA RUMAH SAKIT (K3RS) DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM (RSU) MITRA SEJATI MEDAN TAHUN 2018
Authors: Purba Hana Ike Dameria
Published: February 2020

Rumahsakitsebagaiindustri jasa yang mempunyaiberagampersoalantenagakerja yang rumitdenganberbagairisikoterkenapenyakitakibatkerjabahkankecelakaanakibatkerjasesuaijenispekerjaannya,sehinggaberkewajibanmenerapkanupayaKeselamatandanKesehatanKerjaRumahSakit (K3RS).Namun, fenomenabanyakditemukanbahwakebijakan, perencanaansertapelaksanaan K3RS tampaknyabelumterlaksanasecaramaksimalsesuaistandar, sehinggapekerjarumahsakitbanyakmengalamimasalahkesehatandankeselamatankerja.Penelitianinibertujuanuntukmengetahuikebijakan, perencanaandanpelaksanaan K3RS yang dilaksanakan di RSU MitraSejati Medan.Jenispenelitian yang digunakanpadapenelitianiniadalahkualitatifdengantujuanuntukmendapatkaninformasimendalamtentangpenerapankebijakan, perencanaandanpelaksanaan K3RS.Data primer diperolehdengantriagulasiteknikpengumpulan data;wawancaramendalam, observasidandokumentasi.Informanpadapenelitianiniadatigainforman yang kompetenperwakilanmasing-masinginstalasiyakniketua K3RS, pegawaiinstalasikeslingdaninstalasikeperawatan.Hasilpenelitianmenunjukkanbahwa RSU MitraSejati Medan telahmenerapkansistem manajemenkesehatandankeselamatankerjarumahsakit.Dimana RS telahmembuatkebijakandanperencanaanK3RS akantetapipelaksanaan K3RS hanyaterlaksana 11 kegiatandari 25 kegiatan.RekomendasiuntukpihakRumahSakit (RS) untukmeningkatkanpelaksanaan K3RS darisegalapihak yang terlibat di rumahsakitMitraSejati, sehinggapenerapannyabukanhanya program sajamelainkansebagaibudaya K3 dirumahsakitdalammeningkatkanderajatkesehatanpekerja.