bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Computer-Based versus Paper-Based Insulin Infusion Algorithms in Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Authors: Younis Moustafa , Pham John , Asad Hussein , Hamarshi Majdi S.
Published: September 2019

Background::

Paper-based and computer-based insulin infusion algorithms facilitate appropriate
glycemic therapy. The data comparing these algorithms in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis
in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting are limited. We aimed to determine the differences in time to
diabetic ketoacidosis resolution and incidence of hypoglycemia between computer and paper-based insulin
infusion.

Methods::

Single-institution retrospective review of patients admitted to the ICU with diabetic ketoacidosis
between 4/1/2015 and 7/20/2018. Our institution introduced computer-based insulin infusion
(Glucommander) to the intensive care unit on 3/28/2016. Patients were grouped into either paper-based
group (preintervention) or a computer-based group (postintervention). Summary and univariate analyses
were performed.

Results::

A total of 620 patients (paper-based=247; computer-based=373) with a median (IQR) age of 40
(26-56) years were included; 46% were male. Patients in the computer-based group were significantly
older (p=0.003); otherwise, there were no significant differences in gender, race, body mass index and
HbA1c. The mean (±SD) time to diabetic ketoacidosis resolution in the computer-based group was significantly
lower than the paper-based group (p=0.02). The number of patients in the paper-based group
who developed severe hypoglycemia (<50 mg/dl) was significantly higher 8% vs 1%; p<0.0001.

Conclusions::

Our analyses demonstrate statistically significant decreases in time to DKA resolution and
hypoglycemic events in DKA patients who were managed using a computer-based insulin infusion algorithm
providing a more effective and safer option when compared to paper-based insulin infusion.
Application of Pregelatinized Meal of Rice and Sorghum in the Preparation of Instant Soups: Centesimal Characterization, Technological, Microbiological and Sensory Quality
Authors: Acg Gomes , Mcpm Lima , M Caliari , Dg Alves , Alb Machado , Mb Egea , Krb Martins
Published: September 2019

Due to the technological importance that the extrusion process represents in the application of fast food, the objective of this work was to apply pregelatinized rice and sorghum flours in the development of an instant preparation soup and to evaluate its centesimal, technological, and their sensorial analysis. Ten formulations of the instant soup were prepared from the mixtures experimental design. According to the experimental results, it can be stated that the predicted values corroborated with the experimental values, that is, a mixture was obtained for the instant soup with the characteristics of water absorption, water solubility, color, luminosity and viscosity close to the predicted by the models. After the physical and chemical analysis, the microbiological characterization of the best formulation defined by the desirability test was used, which demonstrated that the product is suitable to microbiological standards. The results obtained showed that the 80:10:10 instant soup formulation of pregelatinized rice flour, pregelatinized sorghum flour and potato starch allowed the experimental development of a new product with good nutritional characteristics benefits. It was obtained a food with good technological characteristics solubility and absorption in water, good viscosity, light color and with good sensory acceptance by the tasters.
A Concise Review of Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Release
Authors: Toro-Córdova Alfonso , Sanz Beatriz , Goya Gerardo F.
Published: September 2019

This review provides an updated vision about the recent developments in the field of drug vectorization using functional nanoparticles and other nanovectors. From a large number of these nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems that emerge nearly every week, only a tiny fraction reaches a pre-clinical or clinical phase study. In this report, we intend to provide contextual information about those nanocarriers and release methods that have shown the best outcomes at in vitro and in vivo experiments, highlighting those with proven therapeutic efficiency in humans. From silicabased porous nanoparticles to liposomes or polymeric nanoparticles, each one of these nanosystems has its advantages and drawbacks. We describe and discuss briefly those approaches that, in our criterion, have provided significant advancements over existing therapies at the in vivo level. This work also provides a general view of those commercially available nanovectors and their specific area of therapeutic action.
PNN and BP Neural Network Fault Diagnosis Research on Electronic Accelerator Pedal Detection
Authors: Jiang Yuxiu , Zhao Xiaohuan
Published: September 2019

Background:

The working state of electronic accelerator pedal directly affects the safety
of vehicles and drivers. Effective fault detection and judgment for the working state of the accelerator
pedal can prevent accidents.

Methods:

Aiming at different working conditions of electronic accelerator pedal, this paper used
PNN and BP diagnosis model to detect the state of electronic accelerator pedal according to the
principle and characteristics of PNN and BP neural network. The fault diagnosis test experiment of
electronic accelerator pedal was carried out to get the data acquisition.

Results:

After the patents for electronic accelerator pedals are queried and used, the first measured
voltage, the upper limit of first voltage, the first voltage lower limit, the second measured voltage,
the upper limit of second voltage and the second voltage lower limit are tested to build up the data
samples. Then the PNN and BP fault diagnosis models of electronic accelerator pedal are established.
Six fault samples are defined through the design of electronic accelerator pedal fault classifier
and the fault diagnosis processes are executed to test.

Conclusion:

The fault diagnosis results were analyzed and the comparisons between the PNN and
the BP research results show that BP neural network is an effective method for fault detection of
electronic throttle pedal, which is obviously superior to PNN neural network based on the experiment
data.
Study of the Fluorescence based Applications of Water Soluble (N, P) Doped Carbon Dots Synthesized via Microwave Assisted Green Pyrolysis
Authors: Singh Rajshree , Singh Shikha , Senapati Sudipta , Mitra Kheyanath , Singh Jaydeep , Gupta Susanta K.S. , Misra Nira , Maiti Pralay , Ray Biswajit
Published: September 2019

Background:

Water soluble nitrogen and phosphorus doped carbon dots (CD) have been synthesized using citric acid, tris(2-aminoethyl)amine and orthophosphoric acid via one step microwave assisted pyrolytic method.

Methods:

The CD synthesized has been characterized using FTIR, UV-Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy and EDAX coupled with SEM techniques.

Results:

SEM study has shown the formation of nanosized CD with an average size of ~18 nm. Elemental analysis via EDAX has confirmed successful incorporation of nitrogen (30.8% wt) and phosphorus (5.7% wt) atoms in it. The steady state and 3D fluorescence spectroscopic studies have shown its efficient fluorescence emission with emission maxima in the region of ~450 nm. It has shown efficient “turn off” fluorescence behaviour towards transition metal ions like Fe2+ and Co2+ ions and toxic nitrophenolic compounds like p-nitrophenol and picric acid. Its efficient interaction with BSA has been revealed in terms of fluorescence quenching of BSA by steady state, synchronous and 3D fluorescence spectroscopy. It has shown very good in vitro biocompatibility and enhanced cell adhesion properties towards NIH 3T3 fibroblast cells. Moreover, fluorescence microscopy has shown significant uptake of CD by the tested cell line.

Conclusion:

Such bio-compatible nitrogen and phosphorous doped CD can be potentially useful to estimate metal ions, p-nitrophenol and picric acid using fluorescence spectroscopy and for fluorescence based bio-imaging.
Website Quality Analytics Using Metaheuristic Based Optimization
Authors: Kumar Akshi , Arora Anshika
Published: September 2019

Background::

Studies are indicative of the fact that high-quality websites get better rankings
on the search engines. A good website is the one which provides reliable content, has good design
and user interface and can address global audience. But the end-users struggle with the predicament
of selecting qualitative websites. Although “Quality” is fairly a subjective term, there is an
obvious need for a useful and valid model which evaluates the quality attributes of a website. “A
Website quality model essentially consists of a set of criteria used to determine if a website reaches
certain levels of fineness”.

Objective::

The quality of a website must be assured in terms of technicality, the accuracy of information,
response time, design of website, ease of use, and many more. The aim is to identify features of
a website that determines its quality and build an automatic website quality prediction model.

Method::

We conduct an empirical study on 700 websites and run 6 baseline classifiers to categorize
websites into good, average and poor using quality attributes. Subsequently, metaheuristic-based algorithms
(Particle Swarm Optimization, Elephant Search Algorithm and Wolf Search Algorithm) for
optimal feature selection have been implemented to get an optimal subset of quality attributes that is
able to predict the quality of websites more accurately.

Result::

The study confirms that the proposed implementation of metaheuristics for feature selection
in website quality classification improves the performance of the supervised learning algorithms. An
average 12.74% improvement in accuracy was observed using the features selected by Particle
Swarm Optimization, 5.56% average improvement in accuracy using Elephant Search Algorithm for
feature selection while an average improvement of 5.77% was observed using Wolf Search Algorithm
for feature selection.

Conclusion::

The study validates that Particle Swarm Optimization for feature selection in website
quality analytics task outperforms Wolf Search Algorithm and Elephant Search Algorithm.
Performance Analysis of TCP Variants Using AODV and DSDV Routing Protocols in MANETs
Authors: Singh Rajnesh , Singh Neeta , Dinker Aarti Gautam
Published: September 2019

Background:

TCP is the most reliable transport layer protocol that provides reliable data
delivery from source to destination node. The background of TCP suggests that it works well in
wired networks but it is assumed that TCP is less preferred for ad-hoc networks. However, for application
in ad-hoc networks, TCP can be modified to improve its performance. Various researchers
have proposed improvised variants of TCP by only one or two measures.

Objective:

These one or two measures do not seem to be sufficient for proper analysis of improvised
version of TCP. Therefore, in this paper, our objective is to evaluate the performance of different
TCP variants and their results are investigated with DSDV and AODV routing protocols.

Methods:

Our methodology includes the analysis of various performance measures such as
throughput, delay, packet drop, packet delivery ratio and number of acknowledgements. The simulation
results are carried out by varying number of nodes in network simulator tool NS2.

Results:

It is observed in results that TCP Newreno achieved higher throughput and packet delivery
ratio with both AODV and DSDV routing protocols. Whereas TCP Vegas achieved minimum
delay and packet loss with both DSDV and AODV protocol. However TCP sack achieved minimum
acknowledgment with both AODV and DSDV routing protocols.

Conclusion:

The comparison of all these TCP variants helps in drawing conclusion that, TCP
Newreno provides better performance with both AODV and DSDV protocols.
Comparative Study of Cryptography for Cloud Computing for Data Security
Authors: Mathur Priya , Gupta Amit K. , Vashishtha Prateek
Published: September 2019

Background:

Cloud computing is an emerging technique by which anyone can access the
applications as utilities over the internet. Cloud computing is the technology which comprises of all
the characteristics of the technologies like distributed computing, grid computing, and ubiquitous
computing. Cloud computing allows everyone to create, to configure as well as to customize the
business applications online. So the cloud computing techniques need security of information communicated
between the sending and receiving entities.

Objective:

The secure data storage disadvantage of Cloud computing can be resolve up to some extent
with the help of the implementation of the cryptographic algorithms during the storing and accessing
of the data from the cloud servers.

Method:

In this paper we have compared four different recently implemented Cryptographic Algorithms
which are Modified RSA (SRNN), Elliptic Curve Cryptography Algorithm, Client Side Encryption
Technique and Hybrid Encryption Technique.

Conclusion:

Client Side Encryption Technique and Hybrid Encryption Technique are better than
Modified RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography because Client Side Encryption Technique has an
advantage that in this data is encrypted prior to upload the data on the cloud i.e. encryption at the client
side which provides an additional layer of security to the data on the cloud. On the other hand,
Hybrid Encryption Technique has an advantage that it uses the rapidity of the processing time of
Symmetric Key Cryptography and robustness in key length of the Asymmetric Key Cryptography.
Dual Data Selection Using Multi-Objective Micro-CHC
Authors: Rathee Seema , Ratnoo Saroj
Published: September 2019

Objective:

Redundant and superfluous features or instances reduce the efficiency and efficacy
of data mining algorithms. Hence, selecting relevant and significant features and instances is
very important for a data mining process to be able to discern some meaning information. Dual selection
deals with the problem of generating a small subset of non-redundant features as well as instances
simultaneously from a large and noisy data set. The two main objectives for dual selection
are to maximize the classification accuracy and to bring as much as possible data reduction. The two
objectives, accuracy and data reduction rate, are conflicting because maximizing the data reduction
rate generally results in a lower accuracy rate and vice versa. These objectives are mutually dependent
and must be tackled simultaneously. Therefore, the problem of dual data selection ought to be
naturally approached with multi-objective optimization techniques which give a set of nondominated
solutions instead of a single best solution. The problem of dual selection has exhaustively
large search space and has been addressed through single and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms
(MOGAs). More often, evolutionary approaches may it be single or multi-objective work with large
population sizes and take unacceptably long execution times due to computationally expensive fitness
functions. These approaches also suffer from premature convergence.

Methods:

This paper proposes a hybrid Multi-Objective Micro-CHC (MO-Micro-CHC) to address
the task of dual selection. The suggested approach uses a population of only a few individuals and
elitism advised in Micro Genetic Algorithm (Micro-GA), Heterogeneous Uniform Recombination
(HUX) and Cataclysmic mutation inspired by CHC, and non-dominated sorting of NSGA-II- a most
popular and widely implemented multi-objective genetic algorithm.

Results:

We have conducted extensive experimentation using numerous datasets from the UCI data
repository. Analysis of results approves that Mo-Micro-CHC achieves high accuracy and competing
reduction rate in comparison to similar approaches. In addition, it takes far less execution time as
compared to many of its counterparts.
Riservation Policy: Sources for Achieving the Social Justice in India
Authors: Prasad Shiw Balak
Published: September 2019

In a democratic form of Government all citizens of the country are equal before the law of land. There is no scope of differences in any stage of life between them. Although natural discrimination may be possible, but politically and legally all should be equal. Discrimination on one or more of these factors became normal feathers particular in the third world countries of Africa and Asia. Really this social discrimination reflects in political rights and economic opportunities of the people so that the question of social justice became very important.In India, there has been so many social, economic and educational discrimination among the people from the very beginning. Weaker sections of the people have been deprived their rights. They are living like animal even today. So, Framers of the constitution of India include the provisions of reservation in the constitution of some posts of Government services to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for their upliftment. Actually, these reservation policies were implemented for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes only at the time of implementation of the constitution. After very long time, the then prime minister Late V.P. Singh had implemented 27 percent reservation to other backward classes for gaining of Social Justice. But due to conspiracy and the upper castes the conditions of reamy layer were imposed by the supreme court of India. Thus this paper will disclose all secrets in this countex.
Putting the Trust into Trusted Data Repositories: A Federated Solution for the Australian National Imaging Facility
Authors: Mehnert Andrew James , Janke Andrew , Gruwel Marco , Goscinski Wojtek James , Close Thomas , Taylor Dean , Narayanan Aswin , Vidalis George , Galloway Graham , Treloar Andrew
Published: September 2019

The National Imaging Facility (NIF) provides Australian researchers with state-of-the-art instrumentationâ€”including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), X-ray computed tomography (CT) and multispectral imaging â€“ and expertise for the characterisation of animals, plants and materials.
To maximise research outcomes, as well as to facilitate collaboration and sharing, it is essential not only that the data acquired using these instruments be managed, curated and archived in a trusted data repository service, but also that the data itself be of verifiable quality. In 2017, several NIF nodes collaborated on a national project to define the requirements and best practices necessary to achieve this, and to establish exemplar services for both preclinical MRI data and clinical ataxia MRI data.
In this paper we describe the project, its key outcomes, challenges and lessons learned, and future developments, including extension to other characterisation facilities and instruments/modalities.
Updating the Data Curation Continuum
Authors: Treloar Andrew , Klump Jens
Published: September 2019

The Data Curation Continuum was developed as a way of thinking about data repository infrastructure. Since its original development over a decade ago, a number of things have changed in the data infrastructure domain. This paper revisits the thinking behind the original data curation continuum and updates it to respond to changes in research objects, storage models, and the repository landscape in general.
Estrategia didáctica de incorporación de recursos multimedia para el aprendizaje de enlaces químicos en el bachillerato del Sistema de Universidad Virtual / Universidad de Guadalajara
Authors: López Zúñiga Eloísa , Camacho Cortéz Patricia Guadalupe , Carbajal Patricia Romero
Published: September 2019

Un reto para el docente en modalidad a distancia es facilitar el aprendizaje significativo en el estudiante con características y condiciones diferentes en cuanto a situación geográfica, edad, cultura y factores económicos.
Por ello, se debe disponer de estrategias didácticas acordes a las competencias a lograr. Además del uso de las TIC, los recursos deben de ser fáciles de acceder, claros, precisos, y tener un lenguaje sencillo. Por la importancia que tiene aplicar la química para mejorar las condiciones de nuestro entorno, así como la calidad de vida, en este artículo se describe la estrategia de enseñanza-aprendizaje para el tema “enlaces químicos” con estudiantes del bachillerato en la modalidad a distancia, con el uso de materiales multimedia en formato de video y recursos interactivos.
El coordinador de sede: estrategia para la permanencia de los estudiantes del BTBD (Polivirtual)
Authors: Cubillas López María del Carmen
Published: September 2019

Este estudio fundamenta la importancia de la intervención del coordinador de sede en el Centro de educación continua unidad Campeche ante la carencia del profesor-tutor en el Bachillerato tecnológico bivalente modalidad no escolarizada del Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
El objetivo del trabajo se orientó a describir la importancia de la figura del oordinador de ede en la permanencia de los estudiantes hasta el egreso. Es un estudio bajo el diseño metodológico cuantitativo exploratorio, con una muestra de cinco egresados del bachillerato y el empleo de los siguientes instrumentos: cuestionario Hoja de vida diseñado por la Unidad Politécnica para la Educación Virtual del IPN, “Principales obstáculos” y “Condiciones académicas de los estudiantes”, estos dos últimos formulados a partir del análisis de fuentes documentales para la identificación y
determinación de las categorías pertinentes para el análisis.
ARITMOLOGIC VIOLATIONS IN POPULATIONS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN NORMAL AND EXTREME CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, WITH NO SIGNS OF SOMATIC PATHOLOGY, AGGRAVATING THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Authors: Zakrevskij Yurij N. , Shevchenko Alexander G. , Bondar Sergej A. , Balahnov Dmitrij O. , Butikov Vladimir Р. , Kabisovа Vlada I. , Nesterov Andrej A.
Published: September 2019

Heart rhythm disorders are presented one of the toughest little studied and, in this regard, current problems in cardiology among different populations living in different climatic and geographical conditions. Changes in normal pesmeker heart activity as identified in diseases of internal organs, and apparently healthy people, civilians and soldiers from various law enforcement agencies. Arrhythmia is a serious problem for both civilian and military health care, in view of the fact that there is a direct correlation with a high risk of cardiovascular complications and sudden (primarily aritmogenic Genesis) death. In addition, arrhythmia entail substantial economic burden in their diagnosis and treatment. Special attention should be paid to heart rhythm disorders in athletes and military personnel at the time of physical training standards. Primarily these are «harmless» violations as episodes or permanent migration of rhythm in the Atria, bradycardia, sinus arrhythmia. On the analysis of the studied Russian and world literature, a definite view on the incidence of various arrhythmias and conduction, residing in various climate and geographical areas, and the data obtained is directly dependent on applied research methodologies.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Soal Matematika Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Bengkalis
Authors: Fahmi Muhammad
Published: September 2019

This research aim to to know there is or do not it him difference of ability of trouble-shooting between class using type cooperative model of CIRC (Cooperative Integreted Reading Composition and) at class student of VIII SMP Country 2 Bengkalis District Of Bengkalis Sub-Province of Bengkalis, and difference of[is make-up of ability of trouble-shooting. In research of its problem formula " Do there is difference between class using Model Co-Operative type of CIRC to ability of trouble-shooting of student mathematics in class of VIII SMP Country 2 Bengkalis? and Do there is difference of make-up of between class using type cooperative model of CIRC to ability of trouble-shooting of student mathematics?". This research represent research of experiment kuasi. Population in this research is class student of VIII SMP Country 2 Bengkalis amounting to 114 and people of sampel this research is class of VIII.B amounting to 23 people as experiment class and class of VIII.C amounting to 23 people  as control class.Pursuant to result of analysis can be taken by conclusion that there are difference of ability of trouble-shooting of student mathematics between using type cooperative model of CIRC and conventional study. This seen from complete mean of result learn with type co-operative model of CIRC equal to 83,30 is better the than result learn with conventional study equal to 73,96, and difference of improvement can be seen from test of tes N-Gain t that is equal to 4,07. There by can be concluded that there are influence which are positive when using type cooperative model of CIRC to ability of trouble-shooting of student of SMP Country 2 Bengkalis.
Efektifitas Model Pembelajaran Group Investigation (GI) terhadap Hasil Belajar Materi Sistem Reproduksi Manusia Pada Siswa Kelas IX.1 di SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru
Authors: Ratnawati Ni Komang Dewi
Published: September 2019

This study aims: 1) To determine the effectiveness of the Group Investigation (GI) model in the subject matter of the human reproductive system in class IX.1 and IX.2 Pekanbaru SMP Negeri 2) To improve the learning outcomes of students in class IX.1 and IX.2 SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru is the subject matter of the human reproductive system through the Group Investigation (GI) model. The effectiveness of the Group Investigation (GI) learning model can improve learning outcomes in classes IX-.1 and IX.2 Pekanbaru State Junior High School 13. This situation can be seen from the results of the tests that have been done, obtained the average value for the experimental class is 66.43 lowest value = 50 and the highest value = 97, and students who complete KKM = 27 students and KKM incomplete = 10 students. While the average value of the control class is 54.67 the lowest value = 30 and the highest value = 80, and students who have completed KKM = 9 students and students who have not completed KKM = 27 students. From the analysis of hypothesis testing it is known, that the experimental group is better than the control group. This is indicated by the value of tcount = 5.409. Ho testing criteria is accepted if tcount <t table. The results of the tcount are then consulted with ttable where a = 5%, dk = n1 + n2 - 2 = 85, obtained = 1-α t (0.95) (85) = 1.66. Because in this study tcount = 5.409 and t table = 1.66, and this means tcount <ttable, then Ho is accepted or significant. And the hypothesis that the experimental class learning outcomes are better than the control class, accepted. Thus the learning of material biology in the human reproductive system using the cooperative learning model type Group Investigation (GI), and the hypothesis which states that the experimental class learning outcomes are better than the control class, accepted.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Siswa Memahami Gerak Benda Melalui Penerapan Metode Make A Match Pada Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Kelas 3 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah An-Nisaa Kota Batam
Authors: Nofrita Rini
Published: September 2019

his research is motivated by the problems of low ability students in the learning of Natural Sciences at the Government Elementary School An-Nisaa Batam. The ability of the students brought Minimum Criteria for completeness (KKM) that has been determined, this happens because the learning is dominated by lecture method so as to make the students feel bored. Therefore, teachers strive to implement methods make a match in order to create an atmosphere of learning interesting and fun. Purpose of this research would like to improve student learning outcomes by applying methods make a match on the subjects of natural science class 3 Government Elementary School An-Nisaa Batam. This study uses Advanced Research Methods Class Action model Make a Match studies conducted in two cycles, one cycle is executed only once the action research. Subjects were 3 classes of 30 people consisting of 14 men and 16 women, held in the second semester of 2014-2015 academic year between the months of March 2014 to April 2015 with the observation sheet and test sheet for action and documentation of the learning activities. Based on the results of the study show that learning methods make a match proven to improve student learning outcomes Islamic Elementary School Grade 3 An-Nisaa Batam on the motion of material objects. This can be shown by the increase in the percentage of mastery learning students with the results of the percentage of 40%; 60% and 90% in cycle 1 and cycle 2. Thus we can conclude that the method of learning make a match can improve learning outcomes of science students in grade 3 Government Elementary School An-Nisaa.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Puisi Melalui Teknik Clustering dengan Media Foto Jurnalistik Pada Siswa Kelas VIII.6 di SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru
Authors: Rismaneti R.
Published: September 2019

Based on preliminary observations made, it was found that the ability to write poetry of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru was still lacking. The lack of students' ability to write poetry is caused by three factors, namely factors from the teacher, students, and the environment. The factor of the teacher is the lack of use of techniques and media that vary in learning to write. Factors of students, namely students find it difficult to express ideas that are in their minds, difficulty finding the right words to be arranged into poetry, and the difficulty to imagine. The factors of the environment are the lack of facilities and infrastructure owned by the school. Based on the explanation above, this study examines two problems, namely (1) how is the improvement in poetry writing ability of eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru after learning through clustering techniques with photojournalism media, and (2) how is the behavior of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 13 Pekanbaru in learning poetry writing uses clustering techniques with journalistic photo media. This study uses a classroom action research design conducted in two stages, namely cycle I, and cycle II with research subjects of class VIII Pekanbaru State Junior High School 13. Data collection is done by using test and non-test techniques. Non-data was obtained from observations, interviews, student diaries, teacher journals, and photo documentation. Data analysis includes quantitative and qualitative data. From the results of the first cycle, and the second cycle that students have experienced an increase in each aspect of writing poetry, this is evident from the acquisition of each aspect of writing poetry such as the suitability of the title with the content in the first cycle. increased by 6% to 82.7. For aspects of the choice of words or diction, the increase in the first cycle obtained an average value of 76.0 and the second cycle became 80.5 with an increase of 4.5%. Figurative language aspects of the average value of students in the first cycle 63.2, then in the second cycle increased by 17.3% with an average value of 80.5. For the versification aspect the acquisition of the average value in the first cycle was 60.2 and in the second cycle it was 80.5 with an increase of 20.3%. The latter for typographic aspects of the acquisition of the average value of the first cycle of 72.7 and in the second cycle became 76.7 so as to obtain an increase of 04%.
Penggunaan Media Komik Dalam Pembelajaran IPA di Sekolah
Authors: Suparmi S.
Published: September 2019

Media berasal dari bahasa latin medius yang secara harfiah berarti „tengah‟,„perantara‟, atau „pengantar‟. Pembelajaran adalah proses, cara, perbuatan yang menjadikan orang atau makhluk hidup belajar. Media pembelajaran merupakan media yang membawa pesan-pesan atau informasi yang bertujuan instruksional atau mengandung maksud-maksud pengajaran. Berdasarkan pendapat yang telah diutarakan, dapat disimpulkan media pembelajaran merupakan media yang digunakan pada proses pembelajaran yang berupa komik berfungsi menyampaikan pesan atau informasi dari guru ke siswa agar tujuan pembelajaran tercapai. Penelitian ini menggambarkan keterkaitan antara penggunaan media komik terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran IPA. Metode penelitian ini merupakan studi keperpustakaan dengan tahapan yaitu pengumpulan data dan analisis data. Data yg dikumpulkan berupa data skunder ,sedangkan analisis data dilakukan secara diskritif kualitatif. Hasil analisa data dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaa media Komik dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar. Tingginya hasil belajar dipengaruhi factor yaitu : Karakteristik media komik yang digunakan serta model pembelajaran yang diterapkan.
Kemampuan (Kinerja) Guru Fisika SMA Negeri dalam Pembelajaran Berdasarkan Teaching Experience Di Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Hamka Defrizal , Suparwoto S.
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsi kemampuan guru fisika SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar dalam perencanaan, pelaksanaan, penilaian pembelajaran, dan penguasaan terhadap kompetensi serta mengetahui hubungan pengalaman mengajar, dengan kemampuan guru fisika SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian evaluatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Kampar dengan subjek penelitian guru fisika yang mengajar di SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar yang berjumlah 21 orang guru. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis korelasi Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kemampuan guru fisika SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar pada perencanaan dan pelaksanaan pembelajaran termasuk dalam katergori sangat baik, sedangkan pada penilaian pembelajaran termasuk dalam kategori baik. (2) kompetensi kemampuan guru fisika SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar pada keempat kompetensi berdasarkan penilaian diri dan penilaian kepala sekolah termasuk dalam katergori sangat baik. (3) pengalaman mengajar memiliki hubungan korelasi kuat (searah) dan signifikan dengan kemampuan guru fisika SMA Negeri terakreditasi A di Kabupaten Kampar.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) Education in Malaysia: Preparing the Pre-service Science Teachers
Authors: Ahmad Ahmad Muslihin , Yakob Nooraida , Ahmad Nur Jahan
Published: September 2019

The aims of this paper is to discuss the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) education in Malaysian educational system and how it has been implemented in teaching method course.  The policy of STEM education started in the United States and has been expanded to all over the world including Malaysia.  The policy of STEM education in Malaysia has its own understanding based on Malaysian Education policy. In ensuring the successful of STEM education, preservice teachers need to be trained. Hence, School of Educational Studies has taken this initiative to train these student teachers through Chemistry Teaching Methods course.  In this course, student teachers need to plan a lesson plan using 5E instructional model.  They also need to teach based on that lesson plan through simulated teaching in ensuring STEM elements are successfully implemented.
Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Integrasi Islam-Sains pada Pokok Bahasan Penciptaan Alam Semesta dan Tata Surya
Authors: Rahmawati Richa Dwi , Bakhtiar Nurhasanah
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplor pembelajaran IPA berbasis integrasi Islam-Sains pada pokok bahasan penciptaan alam semesta dan tata surya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan (library research). Sumber data yang digunakan adalah literatur yang terkait penciptaan alam semesta dan tata surya dan dikaitkan dengan ayat-ayat al-Qur‟an dan hadis Rasul yang membicarakan tentang penciptaan alam semesta. Untuk itu analisis data yang dipakai adalah content analisys dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data-data yang diperoleh melalui bacaan berbagai sumber  diseleksi terlebih dahulu, kemudian dikategorisasi dan dianalisis selanjutnya diambil kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Pembelajaran sains pada materi penciptaan alam dan tata surya memiliki hubungan dengan studi Islam. Dinyatakan bahwa alam diciptakan oleh satu unit sampai sebuah ledakan terjadi (Teori Bigbang), sementara apa yang telah disebutkan di dalam Al-Qur'an adalah sifat sekali sebagai suatu entitiy yang dipisahkan oleh Allah. Dengan demikian pembelajaran sain yang terintegrasi dengan Islam dapat menambah wawasan keilmuwan sekaligus memperkuat keyakinan keberagamaan.
Identifikasi Literasi Sains Mahasiswa (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa STISIP Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena)
Authors: Hendri Silviana , M Hasriani
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi profil literasi sains mahasiswa STISIP Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena. Dengan menggunakan pertanyaan yang bertemakan isu sosial ilmiah dari contoh soal PISA 2009,  jawaban mahasiswa kemudian dideskripsikan dalam lima tingkatan literasi, yaitu tidak menjawab soal atau menuliskan kembali wacana pada soal, nominal, fungsional, konseptual dan prosedural, dan multidimensional. Kemudian, jawaban tersebut dianalisis dan diklasifikasikan dalam lima kualifikasi literasi sains. Sebanyak 138 orang mahasiswa yang dilibatkan dalam penelitian ini, sebanyak 53% memberikan jawaban soal dengan menuliskan kambali wacana pada soal atau bahkan kosong. Persentase mahasiswa dengan kategori jawaban nominal, fungsional, dan konseptual prosedural, masing-masing berada dibawah 10%. Sedangkan, jawaban mahasiswa dengan kategori multi dimensional sebanyak 26%. Rerata kategori jawaban soal literasi sains mahasiswa hanya 0,5 dengan kategori jawaban nominal. Artinya, mahasiswa tidak memiliki konsep yang benar dalam menjelaskan sebuah fenomena. Sedangkan rerata nilai literasi sains mahasiswa hanya sebesar 2,5 dengan kualifikasi sangat kurang. Tidak terdapat perbedaan mencolok antara kualifikasi literasi sains mahasiswa angkatan tahun pertama dan mahasiswa tahun ketiga. Skor rerata pada mahasiswa semester 2 sebesar 2,39 (Sangat Kurang) dan mahasiswa semester 6 memiliki rerata skor 3,02 (Kurang). Akan tetapi, terdapat perbedaan nilai rerata literasi sains mahasiswa yang berasal dari orang asli Papua (OAP) dan bukan orang asli Papua, masing-masing sebesar 1,01 dan 6,18. Nilai rerata ini  bukan tujuan penelitian, namuan sebagai rekomendasi untuk melanjutkan penelitian tentang sebab rendahnya literasi sains orang asli Papua (OAP).
Penerapan Pembelajaran Guided Inquiry Berbasis Pendekatan Saintifik untuk Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Biologi Siswa Kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 3 Dumai
Authors: Sukini Sukini
Published: September 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki proses belajar dan hasil belajar  biologi siswa kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 3 Dumai melalui pembelajaran Guided Inquiry berbasis pendekatan saintifik. Selama ini pembelajaran Biologi di kelas lebih didominasi oleh guru sehingga siswa bersifat pasif dalam belajar Biologi, frekuensi siswa yang bertanya kurang, tidak mempunyai tanggung  jawab dalam mengerjakan tugas dan siswa pandai tidak membantu siswa yang kurang pandai. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang terdiri atas dua siklus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini  adalah siswa kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 3 Dumai pada semester I Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017 dengan jumlah siswa 31 orang dengan 10 orang siswa  laki-laki dan 21 orang siswa perempuan.Instrumen pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah lembar pengamatan aktivitas guru dan siswa dan lembar hasil belajar. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik pengamatan dan teknik tes. Hasil pengamatan dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif, sedangkan hasil belajar siswa dianalisis secara analisis data kuantitatif dengan analisis ketercapaian KKM setiap indikator dan analisis rata-rata hasil belajar. Peningkatan hasil belajar biologi siswa dapat terlihat dari jumlah siswa yang tuntas pada Ulangan harian 1 yaitu 9 orang atau 43% meningkat pada Ulangan Harian 2 menjadi 15 orang atau 60%. Berdasarkan catatan lapangan observer dalam penilaian aktivitas siswa, ternyata sudah sebagian besar siswa telah aktif berpartisipasi dalam pembelajaran sehingga aktivitas meribut, bermain-main, tidur-tiduran semakin berkurang dan menurun.Dari hasil penelitian diambil kesimpula bahwa penerapan model Guided Inqury berbasis pendekatan saintifik dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar biologi siswa kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 3 Dumai.
ARGUMEN ISLAM TENTANG ANTI RADIKALISME
Authors: Nuh Zulkifli M
Published: September 2019

Diskursus radikalisme dalam studi agama bukanlah merupakan sesuatu hal yang baru, akan tetapi menjadi aktual terutama sejak peristiwa penyerangan Twin Towers World Trade Centre (WTC) dan gedung Pentagon di New York, Amerika Serikat pada tanggal 11 September 2001(September Kelabu). Tulisan ini menguraikan beberapa argumentasi Islam, terkait dengan radikalisme. Setidaknya ada empat dasar yang menjadi argumen Islam tentang radikalisme ini, Pertama, kesatuan dalam aspek keTuhanan dan pesan-Nya (wahyu); Kedua, kesatuan kenabian; Ketiga, tidak ada paksaan dalam beragama; dan Keempat, pengakuan terhadap eksistensi agama lain.
AGAMA DALAM BAYANG-BAYANG FANATISME; Sebuah upaya Mengelola Konflik Agama
Authors: Hanafi Imam
Published: September 2019

Konflik atas nama agama seringkali muncul dalam realitas sosial. Kondisi ini terjadi justru diawali oleh fanatisme yang berlebihan, yang kemudian merembet pada fundamentalisme. Konflik tersebut menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai agama belum diamalkan dan diterapkan dalam kehidupan masyarakat, sehingga diperlukan adanya revitalisasi nilai-nilai agama. Sehingga konflik agama itu dapat diminimalisir. Oleh karena itu, setidaknya ada beberapa upaya untuk meminimaliser gejala tersebut dengan melakukan; Pertama,. Dialog Parlementer (Parliementary Dialogue). Kedua, Mediasi; Ketiga, Pendidikan Pluralisme; Keempat. Penegakan Hukum; dan Kelima, Pembinaan Etika (akhlak)
MEMBANGUN TOLERANSI DI SEKOLAH; Sebuah Eksplorasi Nilai-Nialai Pendidikan Toleransi
Authors: Tamsir Tamsir
Published: September 2019

Artikel ini membicarakan tentang bagaimana konsep toleransi dalam Islam, yaitu tasamuh, dapat diimplementasikan dalam pendidikan. Pendidikan sebagai sebuah sistem, sangat penting mengembangkan konsep ini, lebih-lebih kondisi bangsa Indonesia yang sangat pluralistik. Diantara upaya pengembangan nilainilai pendidikan toleran adalah Pertama, Belajar dalam perbedaan; Kedua, Membangun saling percaya; Ketiga, Memelihara saling pengertian; dan Keempat, Menjunjung tinggi sikap saling menghargai
FENOMENA HATE SPEECH Dampak Ujaran Kebencian
Authors: Mawarti Sri
Published: September 2019

Media sosial adalah media berbasis internet yang berupa ruang interaksi virtual oleh teknologi multimedia. Media sosial memiliki banyak dampak, salah satunya adalah dampak negatif berupa fenomena haters. Haters adalah perilaku orang yang tidak segan menyerang orang yang dibencinya dengan kata-kata kotor, melecehkan, hingga menghina. Fenomena ini menimbulkan keresahan berskala luas di Indonesia, bahkan sampai pemerintah mengeluarkan Undang-Undang dan surat edaran tentang ujaran kebencian melalui Pasal 27 ayat (3) UU ITE, Pasal 45 ayat (1) UU ITE dan Surat Edaran (SE) Kapolri nomor SE/6/X/2015. Dampak itu tidak hanya merambah kepada masyarakat luas, di sekolah para remaja juga terkena imbas dari proses penyebaran kebencian tersebut
SOLUSI KONFLIK AGAMA DI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Jarir Jarir
Published: September 2019

Perkembangan teknologi komunikasi, khususnya gajet, semakin pesat. Apa yang terjadi di sudut negeri ini, bahkan di sudut dunia, dengan mudah terkirim melalaui jari-jemari kita. Dunia ibarat dalam genggaman jari, semua akan mudah diekses. Kemudah-kemudahan ini yang menyebabkan apa yang ada di kepala kita, langsung kita upload, tidak sadar bahwa apa yang dalam pikiran kita itu bisa menyebabkan orang lain tersinggung. Di sinilah awal muasal konflik agama di media sosial (medsos) itu bermula. Solusinya, ada dua alternative, pertama jalur hukum. Yakni melalui supremasi hukum, yakni mengikat pelakunya dengan KUHP dan UU ITE. No19/2016, namun jalur hukum ini hanya sifatnya shock terapy, kadang malah membuat luka antar-umat beragama semakin lebar. Kedua, melalui jalan damai. Di sinilah peranan tokoh masyarakat dan ormas untuk saling memahami, bahwa kita hidup di ruang bersama yakni ruang kebangsaan
FENOMENA KONVERSI AGAMA DI KOTA PEKANBARU (KAJIAN TENTANG POLA DAN MAKNA)
Authors: Khairiah Khairiah
Published: September 2019

Tulisan ini mengemukakan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan terhadap konversi agama yang terjadi di Kota Pekanbaru dari tahun 2013-2017. Konversi yang menjadi fokus dalam penelitian ini adalah konversi dari agama non Islam ke agama Islam. Ada banyak hal menarik dari konversi agama sehingga banyak alasan untuk dapat diteliti baik tentang pola dan makna konversi itu sendiri bagi konversen (pelaku)nya. Penyebab terjadinya konversi agama pada masyarakat kota pekanbaru dapat dilihat dari berbagai faktor yang ada seperti: faktor sosial, pendidikan, psikologi, agama, dan ekonomi. Melihat fenomena yang ada peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa konversi agama di Pekanbaru mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan dalam lima tahun terakhir ini yakni dari tahun 2013-2017. Pola umum dalam peristiwa konversi agama di Pekanbaru antaralain; konversi yang dilatarbelakangi pernikahan. Fenomena seperti ini bisa terjadi pada pihak wanita (istri) atau laki-Iaki (suami). Seorang anak yang pindah agama karena keretakan keluarganya. Seorang pekerja yang rela mengubah keyakinan karena tertarik dengan hijab. Seorang pemuda yang tertarik pindah agama karena mendengar suara azan. Seorang wanita yang tertarik pindah agama karena membaca dan menonton film Hidayah. Fenomena konversi agama merupakan hal yang dapat mengubah pendirian atau keyakinan seseorang dari agama sebelumnya pindah ke agama lain. Fenomena ini dapat meresahkan hati dan keyakinan dari setiap pemeluk agama.Termasuk pemeluk agama yang berada di Kota Pekanbaru
PENDIDIKAN PROFETIK; Mengenal Gagasan Ilmu Sosial Profetik Kuntowijoyo
Authors: Masduki Masduki
Published: September 2019

This study is a further examination on prophetic paradigm developed by Kuntowijoyo, then it is implemented as a basis in Islamic learning. According to Kuntowijoyo, there are three basic pillars in developing this prophetic mission, humanism, liberation, and transcendence. Furthermore, its implications are, first, making prophetic education values as an effort to create Islamic education which is full of love, tolerance, righteousness, respecting the differences and other humanitarian characteristics. Second, Islamic education should follow the mission of Muhammad PBUH as a model in the learning processes. It should refer to Islamic education which teaches wisdom; each human behavior is based on God ‘s rules. Third, science should not be dichotomist. All sciences must have universal values. Therefore, objectification in viewing a science is crucial
MEMBAHAGIAKAN SESAMA MANUSIA; Perspektif Psikologi
Authors: MS Abu Bakar
Published: September 2019

Tulisam ini bertujuan untuk menegaskan kembali sikap Islam yang anti terhadap sikap-sikap kekerasan dan penindasan. Sehingga pemahaman umat muslim tentang makna Islam tidak terjebak pada pemahaman yang parsial dan radikal. Setidaknya, Islam harus di lihat sebagai pertama, bahwa dalam teologi Islam, misi utama manusia adalah menjadi Abdullah dan Khalifah. Kedua, bahwa ajaran Islam adalah ajaran yang membahagiakan bagi sesama. Secara psikologis, orang yang berbahagia, maka ia berpotensi memiliki kemampuan untuk membahagiakan orang lain. Artinya, dengan sikap yang penuh bahagia, seseorang akan terhindar dari aksi-aksi komunalisme dan kekerasana