bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of an mHealth App on Self-Management of Osteoporosis: Prospective Survey Study
Authors: Bendtsen Magnus Grønlund , Schönwandt Bodil Marie Thuesen , Rubæk Mette , Hitz Mette Friberg
Published: February 2024

Background

Mobile health (mHealth) technologies can be used for disease-specific self-management, and these technologies are experiencing rapid growth in the health care industry. They use mobile devices, specifically smartphone apps, to enhance and support medical and public health practices. In chronic disease management, the use of apps in the realm of mHealth holds the potential to improve health outcomes. This is also true for mHealth apps on osteoporosis, but the usage and patients’ experiences with these apps are underexplored.

Objective

This prospective survey study aimed to investigate the eHealth literacy of Danish patients with osteoporosis, as well as the usability and acceptability of the app “My Bones.”

Methods

Data on patient characteristics, disease knowledge, eHealth literacy, usability, and acceptability were collected using self-administered questionnaires at baseline, 2 months, and 6 months. The following validated questionnaires were used: eHealth Literacy Questionnaire, System Usability Scale, and Service User Technology Acceptability Questionnaire.

Results

Mean scores for eHealth literacy ranged from 2.6 to 3.1, with SD ranging from 0.5 to 0.6 across the 7 domains. The mean (SD) System Usability Scale score was 74.7 (14.4), and the mean (SD) scores for domains 1, 2, and 6 of the Service User Technology Acceptability Questionnaire were 3.4 (1.2), 4.5 (1.1), 4.1 (1.2), respectively.

Conclusions

Danish patients with osteoporosis are both motivated and capable of using digital health services. The app’s usability was acceptable, and it has the potential to reduce visits to general practitioner clinics, enhance health outcomes, and serve as a valuable addition to regular health or social care services.
The Notwithstanding Clause and the Precedent in Ford
Authors: Webber Gregoire
Published: February 2024

There are, it sometimes seems, two Fords alive in the legal mind: one is the case as decided, with its legal propositions then settled (le dit); the other is the case as it has grown in the legal imagination, with propositions not then settled (le non-dit). In the light of increasing calls for the precedent in Ford to be overturned to allow for substantive limitations on the use of the notwithstanding clause, there is reason to review le dit et le non-dit of the famous case of 1988: what did Ford say and what did it leave unsaid?
Ford Focus
Authors: Adams Eric
Published: February 2024

In this article, I return to the broader constitutional perspectives that the Ford judgment temporarily pushed aside. Examining the notwithstanding clause’s early academic reception, pre-Ford judicial treatment, and the arguments the Supreme Court considered and left unattended in Ford reveals the deep currents of constitutional argument and thought that have always characterized the notwithstanding clause. Excavating the plural perspectives that formed the background of the Ford litigation about the constitutional law of section 33 reveals the tangled weave of constitutional law and politics and the inchoate theories surrounding the clause’s meaning that defined the notwithstanding clause from the outset. Section 33 has always inspired multiple, sometimes conflicting, aspirations, accusations, and ideas about its function in Canada’s constitutional arrangements. Appreciating and navigating the balance points among these diverse constitutional perspectives helps to illuminate the full context of the notwithstanding clause in a way that should matter in generating a constitutional law of section 33 attentive to its distinctive place in Canada’s constitutional arrangements.
Notwithstanding Minority Rights
Authors: Narain Vrinda , Young Margot
Published: February 2024

This comment takes up the question of what considerations ought to shape our understanding of section 33. We do not engage directly with the attributes or failings of the current and limited judicial treatment of section 33. Instead, our focus is on the political ramifications of using section 33 in the current political climate. More specifically, we use Quebec’s Bill 21 as a reference point to highlight some deep issues about how section 33 has been integrated into and shapes constitutional discourse. Our analysis pays critical attention to the unique position of Muslim women in Quebec and is framed from the perspective of intersectional feminist equality thinking. From this grounding, we argue that the current legal treatment of section 33 establishes, contrary to the promises of proponents of the override, no equilibrium between parliamentary and judicial powers. Rather, section 33 unavoidably guarantees that majoritarian politics prevail, irrespective of the minority rights issues at play. Prioritizing majoritarian opinion and interests in this manner, we suggest, threatens great damage to the constitutional democracy we think we all should want. The result is a democratic comity in which critical aspects of substantive equality and participatory rights for the most vulnerable and marginal are negated.
New Data on the Mineral and Geochemical Composition of Bottom Sediments in the Tanatar Soda Lakes (Kulunda Plain, Russia)
Authors: Ovdina Ekaterina , Strakhovenko Vera , Malov Georgy , Malov Viktor , Solotchina Emilia
Published: February 2024

The lakes of the Kulunda plain have long attracted the attention of researchers. A detailed 10 geochemical testing of a chain of four small soda lakes of the Tanatar group allowed answering a 11 number of questions. We used a complex of modern methods of mineralogy and geochemistry to 12 update and add new data on the main phases of bottom sediments. The studied lakes have a pH ≥ 8 13 and a TDS of 2.1–41.5 g/L and a soda water composition. It has been established that over the 14 past ∼ 100 years there has been no change in the mineral composition of bottom sediments. The 15 main phases of the bottom sediments consist of intermediate and high – Mg calcite and Ca-excess 16 dolomite. Magnesite is presented only as a small impurity. The formation and accumulation of these 17 minerals occur throughout the core of bottom sediments. According to received data, a change in the 18 hydrological regime of the catchment area was established. The feeding regime of the lakes has been 19 changed because of the drying up of the Rublevaya River.
FEATURES OF PROLIFERATIVE PROCESSES IN CELL CULTURES FROM SAMPLES OF LUMINAL B (HER2- NEGATIVE) SUBTYPE BREAST CARCINOMA
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Grebenyuk Ekaterina V. , Mogilenskikh Anna S. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Sazonov Sergey V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The Ki-67 cell proliferation marker is an indispensable point of the present morphological diagnosis of breast carcinoma, its association with the degree of malignancy and the recurrence risk for the disease has been substantiated. However dynamics of the Ki-67 index in cell culture from tumors of this subtype has not been studied enough. The aim of the study. To evaluate Ki-67 expression levels in cell cultures from samples of luminal B (HER2-negative) biological subtype tumors. Materials and methods. Tumor cells were extracted from BC samples by enzymatic method according to the standard protocol for obtaining a cell culture. A portion of cells from each passage was seeded on glasses in Petri dishes for immunocytochemical (ICC) analysis. ICC staining of the cells was conducted in autostainer Ventana (USA) using anti-Pan Keratin (AE1/AE3/PCK26) Primary Antibody (Roche diagnostics, the USA) and Ki-67 (clone of MIB-1, Dako, Denmark) antibodies. Results and discussion. Based on immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis of paraffin blocks the samples were determined as luminal B (Her2-negative) subtype. Cultures were obtained and the Ki-67 biomarker was determined at five passages. Significant differences in the values of the proliferation index between the examined passages were found. The epithelial phenotype of the tumor cells was saved as confirmed by the pancytoceratin staining data. Changes of proliferative activity showed the highest values of the biomarker at the first and third passages. The proliferation Ki-67 index value in the culture cells corresponded to the Ki-67 level in the tumor tissue of the luminal B (Her2-negative) subtype primary samples at the second, third and fourth passages. Conclusion. The high level of proliferative processes in the cell population maintaining the epithelial phenotype during cultivation allows the use of cell cultures as a comparative model for analyzing the expression of molecular biological markers and their compliance with primary cancer samples IHC data within a certain subtype.
POSSIBILITIES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE CHOICE OF A THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHM FOR BLEEDING FROM THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Zhilyakov Alexander A. , Sokolov Sergey Yu. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chernyadyev Sergey A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Kirshina Olga V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Korobova Natalya Yu. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Ural State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this review is to analyze the current literature on the use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of ulcerative bleeding, in order to assess the current status and formulate hypotheses regarding the further development of this technology and the requirements for its integration into practice. Materials and methods: The study used articles from the PubMed database, selected for the keywords «artificial intelligence», «ulcerative bleeding», «neurotic bleeding», «deep learning» or «machine learning». Results: The study of the literature made it possible to establish that the use of modern methods of treatment reduced the frequency of ulcerative bleeding in patients and the percentage of errors in endoscopists. However, the treatment of such patients requires the joint work of doctors of several specialties. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) significantly improves the quality of doctors’ work and, in particular, AI systems have shown great potential in many areas of gastroenterology. Recently, an AI-powered system for detecting and diagnosing polyps by colonoscopy was introduced, which improves the quality of endoscopists’ work. Conclusion: In this regard, the use of artificial intelligence technologies is a promising direction in the treatment of ulcerative bleeding and can significantly improve the practice of endoscopists.
ELECTROPHORETIC ACTIVITY OF BUCCAL CEIIS: FEATURES AND POSSIBILITIES OF APPLICATION FOR ASSESSING THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF REGULATORY SYSTEMS IN DISABLED PEOPLE OF WORKING AGE
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ", Nagovitsyna Elena A. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy",   of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Vasileva Natalia N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Izhevsk State Medical Academy" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Yeliseeva Elena V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Izhevsk State Medical Academy" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Solovyov Alexander A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Izhevsk State Medical Academy" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: February 2024

The development of new methods for studying adaptive mechanisms such as electrophoretic activity of buccal cells takes into account such factors as noninvasiveness and unaltering of cells. Determination of heart rate variability (HRV) meets similar requirements. Materials and methods. HRV indicators and electrophoretic activity of buccal cells of 130 disabled people were monitored before and after a 2 week work practice. Results. The analysis of data identified that the features of adaptive mechanisms depend on the gender, age, group of disability, category of disability and type of disabling disease. It also revealed the threshold values of electrophoretic activity of buccal cells at the beginning of the work period correlate to the HRV at the end. Thanks to this, there is an opportunity to use electrophoretic activity of buccal cells in a screening of adaptive mechanism levels.
Artificial Intelligence in Antibiotic Discovery Against Superbugs
Authors: Junior Djosci Coelho de Sa
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This article explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, emphasizing its potential to accelerate antibiotic discovery and improve treatment outcomes. It highlights recent advancements in AI-driven research that demonstrate the feasibility of identifying novel antibiotic candidates and the challenges faced, such as data quality and algorithm development. The integration of AI in this field is seen as a promising solution to the global health threat posed by drug-resistant pathogens, offering new strategies for developing effective antibiotics. The review also underscores the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration and further research to enhance AI's predictive accuracy and application in drug development processes.
Penerapan Konsep Akidah Ahlussunnah Waljamaah di Sekolah Raja Perempuan Ta’ayah, Malaysia
Authors: Norazli Nawirah Binti , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Fuadi Fuadi
Published: February 2024

This study explores the integration and impact of Ahlussunnah Waljamaah doctrine in the curriculum of Sekolah Raja Perempuan Ta’ayah, Malaysia. It primarily focuses on the understanding and application of Islamic faith principles among students. The methodology combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a sequential exploratory design. Qualitative analysis initially delineates the religious environment, followed by a quantitative survey involving 67 students aged 16-17 years. The curriculum, incorporating religious and Arabic education, emphasizes deep understanding of faith tenets and character development. Daily school activities, including Kuliah Dhuha and small-group usrah sessions, play a crucial role in instilling religious values. The survey results indicate a strong grasp of key Islamic concepts such as the nature of Allah and the Prophets, destiny, effort, and eschatology among students. While most exhibit a comprehensive understanding, a minority requires deeper insights. The study concludes that the school's approach, blending structured education and character formation, effectively fosters religious understanding and moral character aligned with Ahlussunnah Waljamaah teachings.AbstrakKajian ini mendeskripsikan tentang integrasi dan dampak ajaran Ahlussunnah Waljamaah dalam kurikulum Sekolah Raja Perempuan Ta’ayah, Malaysia. Fokus utamanya adalah pada pemahaman dan penerapan prinsip-prinsip iman Islam di kalangan siswa. Metodologi yang digunakan menggabungkan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan desain eksplorasi berurutan. Analisis kualitatif menggambarkan lingkungan keagamaan sekolah, diikuti survei kuantitatif yang melibatkan 67 siswa berusia 16-17 tahun. Kurikulum, yang memadukan pendidikan agama dan Bahasa Arab, menekankan pada pemahaman mendalam tentang ajaran iman dan pengembangan karakter. Kegiatan sehari-hari sekolah, termasuk Kuliah Dhuha dan sesi usrah kelompok kecil, berperan penting dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai agama. Hasil survei menunjukkan pemahaman yang kuat tentang konsep-konsep Islam inti seperti sifat Allah dan Rasul, takdir, usaha, dan eskatologi di antara siswa. Meskipun sebagian besar menunjukkan pemahaman yang komprehensif, sebagian kecil masih membutuhkan wawasan yang lebih dalam. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pendekatan sekolah, yang menggabungkan pendidikan terstruktur dan pembentukan karakter, efektif dalam menumbuhkan pemahaman agama dan karakter moral yang selaras dengan ajaran Ahlussunnah Waljamaah.
Interpretasi dan Kontroversi: Studi tentang Hakikat Insan Karya Ahmad Laksamana
Authors: Ibrahim Nur Fadlina Binti , Juwaini Juwaini , Furqan Furqan , HM. Yasin Taslim
Published: February 2024

Haji Ahmad Laksamana, a controversial figure known through his work “Hakikat Insan”, is often considered deviant from traditional Islamic teachings, particularly regarding the use of Sharia and Tariqa as well as interpretations of the Quran. This article aims to describe the thoughts and Quranic interpretation methodology of Haji Ahmad Laksamana. This study employs a qualitative method with a literature analysis approach. The primary source is the text “Hakikat Insan,” supplemented by various secondary sources, including journals and relevant books. The study finds that Haji Ahmad Laksamana's teachings emphasize the recognition of the essence of knowledge to achieve the level of Insan Kamil Mukamil. His thoughts, reflected in discussions about the relationship between humans and Allah, the dignity of the soul, the essence of the testimony of faith, as well as concepts of Islam, faith, monotheism, and gnosis, demonstrate a unique approach. However, his interpretation method, such as translating Quranic verses into symbols, has sparked controversy and is considered deviant from traditional Islamic understanding. Haji Ahmad Laksamana's controversial ideas are viewed as contradictory to Islamic teachings, diminishing the honor of the Quran and Hadith.AbstrakHaji Ahmad Laksamana, seorang figur kontroversial yang dikenal melalui karyanya “Hakikat Insan”  sering kali dianggap menyimpang dari ajaran Islam tradisional, terutama dalam hal penggunaan syariat dan tarekat serta penafsiran Al-Quran. Artikel ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan tentang pemikiran, dan metodologi penafsiran Al-Quran Haji Ahmad Laksamana.  Kajian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis kepustakaan. Sumber utama adalah teks “Hakikat Insan” serta berbagai sumber sekunder termasuk jurnal dan buku yang relevan. Kajian ini menemukan bahwa ajaran Haji Ahmad Laksamana menitikberatkan pada pengenalan ilmu hakikat untuk mencapai tingkat Insan Kamil Mukamil. Pemikirannya yang tertuang dalam pembahasan mengenai hubungan manusia dengan Allah, martabat nafsu, hakikat syahadat, serta konsep Islam, iman, tauhid, dan makrifat, menunjukkan pendekatan yang unik. Namun, metode interpretasinya, seperti penerjemahan ayat Al-Quran ke dalam simbol, telah menimbulkan kontroversi dan dianggap menyimpang dari pemahaman Islam tradisional. Pemikiran Haji Ahmad Laksamana yang kontroversial dianggap bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam dan mengurangi kehormatan Al-Quran dan hadis.
The role of collaborative farming in generational renewal and farm succession
Authors: Shin Mika W. , Kinsella Anne , Hayden Michael T. , McNally Bridget
Published: February 2024

An aging farming population and a decline in younger farmers are global issues of concern in the pursuit of sustainable agriculture. A gradual transition to collaborative farming through alternative business structures, which will facilitate generational renewal is underway. However, little is known about the prevalence of such alternative business structures internationally as a dearth of academic research exists in this respect. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the prevalence of alternative farm business structures in Ireland and to compare the Irish case to selected European countries (France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom). A desk-based research approach is adopted to analyse data from various sources including, agricultural bodies, government departments and international agencies. The findings highlight that the prevalence of alternative business structures across case countries is not uniform, and that potential for growth in collaborative farming exists in Ireland to meet the generational renewal challenge. Gathering accurate and comparable data regarding the prevalence of alternative business structures has been challenging. Consequently, a more uniform classification of the various types of alternative business structures and a more accurate and comparable dataset detailing the prevalence of these business structures, across European countries is recommended.
Leveraging the potential of co-operative agri-advisory services in the transition to sustainable and landscape-based agriculture
Authors: Byrne Noreen , McCarthy Olive , Ryan-Doyle Martina
Published: February 2024

Agricultural Advisory Services (AAS) have always had a central role to play at each juncture in agricultural development and innovation. A transition to sustainable agriculture requires an agri-advisory response which draws on the agency and knowledge of the farmer(s), is more tailored to a particular local context and encourages the sharing of knowledge and experimentation across farms in a landscape. Co-operatives, as collaborative, farmer-owned and embedded entities, would seem to be well placed to play a greater role in this evolving agri-advisory space. However, there would seem to be little recognition of the current or potential role of co-operatives in agri-advice either in academic literature or policy discourse. This paper explores the current agri-advisory offering of Irish dairy co-operatives and their potential to offer an enhanced collaborative and landscape-based offering. It concludes that many of the elements are in place for such an approach but there is a greater need to leverage this potential, appreciate the benefits and enable a more farmer-centred and tailored agri-advisory orientation in co-operatives.
Investigating the Linkage Between Spiral Trough Morphology and Cloud Coverage on the Martian North Polar Layered Deposits
Authors: Lutz Katherine Anne , Hawley Robert L , Palucis Marisa Christina
Published: February 2024

The Martian North Polar Layered Deposits (NPLD) are composed of
alternating water-ice and dust-rich layers resulting from atmospheric
deposition and are key to understanding Mars’ climate cycles. Within
these deposits are spiral troughs, whose migration affects deposition
signals. To understand the relationship between NPLD stratigraphy and
Martian climate, we must identify modern-day drivers of NPLD ice
migration. Prevailing theory posits migration driven by
upstream-migrating bed undulations bounded by hydraulic jumps, caused by
katabatic winds flowing over trough walls with asymmetric
cross-sectional relief. This is supported by trough-parallel clouds,
whose formation has been attributed to hydraulic jumps.

We present a cloud atlas across the Martian north pole using
~13,800 THEMIS images spanning ~18 Earth
years. We find trough-parallel clouds in ~400 images,
with regions nearer to the pole having higher cloud frequency. We
compare spiral trough geometry to our cloud atlas and find regions with
trough-parallel clouds often correlate with metrics associated with
modern-day sublimation-deposition cycles (i.e., relief and asymmetry),
but not always. In some regions, troughs with morphologies conducive to
cloud formation have no clouds. Overall, trough geometry varies greatly
across the deposits, both within and between troughs, suggesting
localized differences in deposition relative to migration, varying
katabatic wind intensities, differing past climatic states influencing
the troughs, varying trough initiation properties, or the possibility of
additional mechanisms for trough initiation and migration (e.g., in-situ
trough erosion). Understanding what controls trough shape variability
across the NPLD and how these controls change through time and space is
key when interpreting Martian paleoclimate. Abstract content goes here
Towards Low-Latency Estimation of Atmospheric CO2 Growth Rates using Satellite Observations: Evaluating Sampling Errors of Satellite and In Situ Observing Approaches
Authors: Pandey Sudhanshu , Miller John B , Basu Sourish , Liu Junjie , Weir Brad , Byrne Brendan , Chevallier Frédéric , Bowman Kevin W , Liu Zhiqiang , Deng Feng , O'dell Christopher W , Chatterjee Abhishek
Published: February 2024

The atmospheric CO2 growth rate is a fundamental measure of climate
forcing. NOAA’s growth rate estimates, derived from in situ observations
at the marine boundary layer (MBL), serve as the benchmark in policy and
science. However, NOAA’s MBL-based method encounters challenges in
accurately estimating the whole-atmosphere CO2 growth rate at sub-annual
scales. We introduce the Growth Rate from Satellite Observations (GRESO)
method as a complementary approach to estimate the whole-atmosphere CO2
growth rate utilizing satellite data. Satellite CO2 observations offer
extensive atmospheric coverage that extends the capability of the
current NOAA benchmark. We assess the sampling errors of the GRESO and
NOAA methods using ten atmospheric transport model simulations. The
simulations generate synthetic OCO-2 satellite and NOAA MBL data for
calculating CO2 growth rates, which are compared against the global sum
of carbon fluxes used as model inputs. We find good performance for the
NOAA method (R = 0.93, RMSE = 0.12 ppm/year or 0.25 PgC/year). GRESO
demonstrates lower sampling errors (R = 1.00; RMSE = 0.04 ppm/year or
0.09 PgC/year). Additionally, GRESO shows better performance at monthly
scales than NOAA (R = 0.77 vs 0.47, respectively). Due to CO2’s
atmospheric longevity, the NOAA method accurately captures growth rates
over five-year intervals. GRESO’s robustness across partial coverage
configurations (ocean or land data) shows that satellites can be
promising tools for low-latency CO2 growth rate information, provided
the systematic biases are minimized using in situ observations. Along
with accurate and calibrated NOAA in situ data, satellite-derived growth
rates can provide information about the global carbon cycle at
sub-annual scales.
Inheritance of potato processing traits in a half-diallel breeding population segregating for Columbia root-knot nematode resistance
Authors: Feldman Max , Wakholi Collins , Rippner Devin , Pavek Mark J , Karkee Manoj
Published: February 2024

The Columbia root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne chitwoodi) is a
destructive soil borne pest that can cause serious economic damage to
potato tubers within infected, unfumigated fields. There are very few
known sources of genetic resistance to root-knot nematodes and no
released potato cultivars exhibit this trait. Literature indicates that
nematode resistance introgressed from Solanum bulbocastanum is
dominantly inherited across many genetic backgrounds. We generated a 32
family half-diallel progeny test population utilizing 3 root-knot
nematode resistant clones (female) and 11 clones (male) with russet skin
type (1,600 clones, between 25 – 60 clones per family). In 2023, 1,200
progeny were evaluated relative to 6 control varieties planted at high
replication at the Washington State University Experiment Station in
Othello, WA. A scale, RGB-D imaging conveyor, and index scoring system
was used to record: total yield, the number of tubers per plant, tuber
size distribution, aspect ratio, skin color, starch content, and defect
severity from all samples within this population. The distribution of
phenotypic values observed from the progeny suggest that choice of
parent is a highly significant factor that influences almost all traits
evaluated. The phenotyping strategy utilized by our team is inexpensive,
expandable, and flexible enough to be adopted by many different types of
vegetable breeding programs. Data from this experiment is being used to
develop potato tuber defect classification models and assess the utility
of adopting genomic selection within our potato breeding program.
Five-Tier Multiple-Choice Instrument for Assessing Students' Understanding of the Straight Motion
Authors: Hidayatullah  , Mufit Fatni
Published: February 2024

The misconception in the concept of straight motion is a problem that often occurs in physics learning. An assessment instrument that specifically aims to assess conceptual understanding of the concept of straight motion is not widely available. Therefore, this research aims to develop a valid and practical five-tier multiple-choice instrument for assessing students’ understanding of the concept of straight motion. This research was development/design (DR) using the Plomp model. The model was validated by three experts. The data collection instruments were observation questionnaires, student concept tests, self-evaluation sheets, validation sheets, and practicality sheets. The results of the validity analysis showed that the instrument is in a very valid category in the aspects of presentation, content, construction/graphics, and language. Then the results of the practicality analysis show that the instrument is in the categories in terms of convenience, attractiveness, efficiency, and usefulness. Based on these results, the instrument fulfills the valid and practical category for assessing students’ understanding of the concept of straight motion and is expected to be an alternative reference to enhance the quality of physics learning and other fields of science.
A Systematic Review: Development of Literature Capacity in Elementary School
Authors: Mukarromah Niswi , Sugito  , Mukti Rahayu Condro
Published: February 2024

Literacy is one of the basic needs in education, especially in 21st-century learning. Literacy skills are essential for elementary school students, making students literate and lifelong learning. The school literacy movement can be used to improve elementary school students' literacy skills. Therefore, this systematic review focuses on analyze the literacy movement in schools in developing literacy skills in elementary schools. The analysis was carried out based on the item review methodology by selecting articles for systematic review. A total of 15 selected articles discussing the development of literacy skills in elementary schools published from 2018 to 2022 were identified using the database from the publish or perish 8 software. The PRISMA 2020 methodology is used in the review. The five findings of the literacy movement can be obtained based on the results obtained through the synthesis of several articles by answering research questions. Implemented in elementary schools, namely (1) Literacy culture strategy, (2) Utilization of digital technology, (3) Procurement of reading books, (4) Development of library facilities and character building, and (5) Following the national assessment. Therefore, the impact of the findings of this article is to contribute to the organizers of the literacy movement in schools in developing students' literacy abilities in elementary schools.
Pantun as Local Cultural Literation Media for Elementary School Students in Indonesia
Authors: Bagastian Yudhi , Usman Herlina , Adi Tuti Tarwiyah
Published: February 2024

Over time, local cultures are forgotten. Many students don’t have interest to their culture. Therefore, the goal of this study is to analyze integration of pantun as local cultural literation media for elementary school students. The research is qualitative and uses the literature study method. This study was carried out by searching journals from the science education journal, ScienceDirect search engine and other keywords pantun, local cultural literacy, media literacy, and poem resulted in 2.855 articles. Derived from ScienceDirect, ERIC, and Indonesian science education. Through above process, ten appropiate articles were obtained. Then analyze, and extracted. This study also uses interview and observation instrument in two elementary schools. The subject of this researches are elementary school’s students and teachers. This study conclude that pantun can be used to improving local cultural literacy students because it is easy to remember, easy to be named, and it can be produced as a branding that can be loaded in banners, posters, flash cards, and other printing media that can be displayed in school corridors, class, gardens, squares, and anywhere that can be adapted to the content of pantun.
Entrepreneurship Skills Preference among Undergraduates’ Technology Education Students for National Development during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Taiwo S. A . , Onasanya Temitayo Omolara , Onasanya Samuel. A.
Published: February 2024

During covid-19 social distancing requirements makes limited in class teaching. To respond to these changes there has been a rapid uptake in remote and digital learning entrepreneurship education methods. This study analyzes the Entrepreneurship skills preference among undergraduates’ technology education students for National Development during covid-19 Pandemic.  The study adopted   for the study is survey research. The area covered in this research work is undergraduate technology education students offering technology education courses. The population for the study consists of 200 undergraduate students’ technology education students. All the 200 undergraduate technology students were participants. Descriptive  statistics and Inferential statistics  were used to answer the research questions with the aid of stastistical product and service solution (SPSS) version 20.0 at 0.05 level of significant. The result indicated that there was no significant difference in the mean rating of male and female on entrepreneurship skills preference among undergraduate technology education students for national development during covid-19 pandemic. The study concluded that various Problem influencing the preferred entrepreneurial skills by students during COVID-19 Pandemic. The study recommended that students should embrace entrepreneurial skill that cannot be restricted by any crisis.
Learning Transition from Covid-19 Pandemic to Post Pandemic Era: EFL University Students’ Perspective
Authors: Katleyana Sisimetrika , Mirizon Soni , Vianty Machdalena
Published: February 2024

Following a more than two-year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools are gradually reopening. The pandemic significantly changed the learning spectrum and school systems when compared to pre-pandemic times. Each student's journey is different, though, due to the personal circumstances that require adjustment to a new environment, each student's transition from online to offline learning is unique. Several studies have been conducted to examine the transition from offline to online, but the transition from online to offline has gotten less attention. Research on students' experiences of transitioning from online learning to offline was conducted to 4 selected students based on several considerations. Narrative experiences which focused on the perspectives of university students in transitioning their online to offline learning was a subject of this research therefore a qualitative design was used. Bridges transition model was adopted as the framework of this study. After conducting semi-structured interviews, the information obtained from the interview transcripts was divided into various coding systems in order to examine the insights. It was discovered that everyone who participated felt differently about the switch to offline learning. In the end, some people perceived the change negatively while others did not. Due to the various challenges, they encountered in both online and offline learning, participants had varying opinions of the learning transition.
Invitation Strategy and Learners’ Controlled Politeness: A Case in Indonesian Students of EFL
Authors: Widanta I Made Rai Jaya , Handayani Luh Nyoman Chandra , Ardika I Wayan Dana
Published: February 2024

Politeness strategies in making invitations appear to vary. The fact that there are politeness strategies in invitations of different forms covered by scientific theories raises ideas for further research. Therefore this study analyze how Indonesian learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) performed invitation strategies and controlled politeness. The research participants were 244 Indonesian learners of EFL in vocational higher education in Bali, Indonesia. The data were semantic realization of invitation performed by participants pursuant to discourse completion cards. The role play cards based on which the data were taken were divided into two divisions, role play card for hearers (Hs) with high power, high distance and high rank of imposition (P+D+R+) and low power, low distance, and high rank of imposition (P-D-R+). Data were analysed qualitatively. Analysis result revealed that there were nine new strategies of invitation. Speakers controlled politeness by a number of strategi, such as using ‘bi-clause sentences and if-conditional sentences, indirect sentences, passive sentences, formal sentences and markers such as would, could, look forward, please, Mr, Mr. director, sir, local both traditional and religious expressions, utterances with asking for permission, utterances with expression of permission, appreciation, apology to invite Hs with P+D+R+. In order to invite Hs with P-D-R+, S tended to use mono clauses and simple sentences, direct sentences, less formal sentences such as do, want, are, want, can, don’t, simple sentence, active sentences, intimacy greeting such as hallo, friends, hi guys, informal expression of suggestion, promise, imperative sentences, and direct sentences of willingness.
Interactive Multimedia Based on Adobe Flash Software on Thematic Learning for Grade V Elementary School
Authors: Hasri Salwa Annisa , Fitria Yanti , Erita Yeni
Published: February 2024

Nowadays the teachers have not utilized the use of IT-based media in the learning process, so students feel less motivated in the learning process and make students less understand the material delivered by the teacher. This research aims to develop learning multimedia based on Adobe Flash software that is valid, practical and effective for improve student learning outcomes. The subjects of this study consisted of media experts, material experts, linguists, teachers and fifth grade students at several schools. This type of research is Research and Development (research and development). This research uses the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The data obtained will be analyze using descriptive percentages and qualitative data. Data collection in the study used a scale 5 questionnaire to determine the level of validity, practicality, and student learning motivation as well as to determine student learning outcomes by means of pretest and post-test using objective questions. The results showed that the development of multimedia learning using Adobe Flash software was declared valid for use in class V elementary school. Learning multimedia based on Adobe Flash software is also effective in improving student learning outcomes. This can be seen from the results of the pretest and post-test comparisons. Thus, learning multimedia using Adobe Flash is valid, practical and effective and suitable for use in the learning process in class V of elementary school.
Project-Based Learning Innovations to Improve Students’ Creative Thinking Ability in Chemistry Learning Process Development Courses
Authors: Ernawati M. Dwi Wiwik , Minarni  , Dewi Fatria , Yusnidar
Published: February 2024

Project Based Learning model was chosen as a solution found by researchers in the field regarding the low creative thinking ability of students. Project Based Learning model based on projects by observing teacher learning videos downloaded by prospective teacher students and then analyzed together with group friends. This study aims to analyze students' creative thinking skills through a project-based Project Based Learning model by designing RPS and SAP lectures, then implementing them and finally evaluating. This research is class action research, which is conducted in several cycles. Instruments in the form of student activity are observation sheets and evaluation tools in the form of multiple-choice tests to collect data on learning outcomes to see student creativity in analyzing the learning videos. The three instruments are made based on a grid derived from a conceptual framework. The result found broadly speaking, in one cycle there are four common stages, namely: the planning stage, the acting stage, the observation stage, and the reflection stage. Learning is carried out using a project-based learning model. Student activities were observed by observers and recorded (video was made). Based on the results of observations and video recordings, reflection is carried out for planning the next cycle of learning. At the end of each cycle a post-test was held to see the activity data collected by the observation method and the learning outcomes data by the test method.
The Effect of Visual Auditory, Kinesthetic Learning Styles on Students' Learning Interest at Christian Junior High School
Authors: Setiawati Nani , Irene Susmita , Thomas Orbit , Alexandro Rinto , Putra Kharisma Nugraha
Published: February 2024

The problem that is often found in students is the difficulty of students in accepting subject matter which is effected by the learning style that students have. Student learning styles encourage students to gain interest and better learning outcomes. This study aimed to analyze the effect of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles on the learning interest of Christian Junior School students. This type of research was quantitative research. The sample in this study comprised all students of Christian Junior High School from grades VII and VIII, totaling 61 students. The data collection method was a survey using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS 20 software. The results showed that the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles had an effect on students' interest in learning at Christian Junior High School. In addition, the results of the study also found that kinesthetic learning style was a student learning style that had the most significant effect on student learning interest at 84,3%. In conclusion, the research findings indicate that students' learning interest is significantly affected by their learning styles. Individuals who are familiar with their learning styles can take essential steps to learn faster and more easily, resulting in desired learning outcomes.
Digital Competencies of Pre-Service Teachers in Indonesia: Are They Qualified for Digital Education?
Authors: Rahim Fanny Rahmatina , Widodo Ari , Suhandi Andi , Ha Minsu
Published: February 2024

In order to organise, carry out, and evaluate improved learning processes, education currently demands that prospective teachers have digital capabilities. However, there is still a lack of research that comprehensively examines, within the framework of digital education, the digital competences of prospective teacher students in Indonesia, particularly for those specialising in Physics teaching. The purpose of this article is to assess Indonesian prospective teacher students' digital literacy within the framework of digital education. The study's methodology is quantitative. A survey method was used to collect data from students and alumni of the Physics Education program from 2017 to 2022. A total of 248 respondents participated in the study, including 202 students and 46 alumni. The collected data were then analyzed quantitatively. The research findings indicate that the majority of respondents showed a positive response to their abilities in all assessed dimensions of digital competencies. Literacy in information and data, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem-solving received favourable ratings. However, there is potential to improve skills in digital content creation. Overall, the respondents demonstrated a good level of competence in the evaluated digital competency indicators. The data also revealed that students and alumni of the Physics Education program are accustomed to using technology in their academic activities. They utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) to access course materials, submit assignments, and take exams. Additionally, they employ various applications and collaborate online in groups. The program also offers courses that support the use of technology in learning.
The Effectiveness of Comic Illustrated Augmented Reality Learning Media to Improve Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability
Authors: Ivana  , Pramudya Ikrar , Riyadi
Published: February 2024

Problem solving is an interaction between knowledge that uses cognitive and affective thinking processes. However, currently the PISA results show that students' mathematical problem-solving abilities in Indonesia are still low. One of the new lessons that is currently being developed is the use of augmented reality technology. The aim of this research is to develop comic illustrated augmented reality learning media to improve mathematical problem-solving abilities. The type of research used is R & D (Research & Development) research. The ADDIE model used in this research consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The data analysed were obtained from pretest and post-test. There were 31 students in the experimental class and 30 students in the control class. The results of the mean difference hypothesis test for effectiveness data produced t-obs = 9.26 with a critical area (t>1,6973) so that the test decision was that H0 was rejected. So, it can be concluded that augmented reality learning media with comic illustrations is effective in improving middle school students' problem-solving abilities.
Designing Mobile Games Application for Digitalization of English Teaching and Learning Materials for Elementary School
Authors: Rofi'i Agus , Sumartini Sri , Susilo Sigit Vebrianto , Tundreng Syarifuddin
Published: February 2024

The world faces rapid industrial changes in line with the industrial revolution 4.0. These changes leave several challenges and opportunities to be adaptive and evolve to respond to the challenges of the times. Therefore, this research aims to develop Android-based digital teaching materials to support learning mobility. This study uses a research development (R&D) approach. The instructional design used in this study is the research model of Gall. The research method used is mixed methods research. Furthermore, the type of design that will be used exploratory type. The research started with qualitative research activities aimed at exploring the learning process and testing the hypothesis through experimental research. Experimental research will provide a decision about the acceptability or not of the hypotheses that developed to be widely applied in elementary schools. The study results showed that digital teaching materials based on Android games have been successfully developed and implemented correctly; this teaching material also helps them understand the material being taught. Digitizing teaching materials through mobile learning can be an effective alternative to improving English learning in elementary schools.