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Implementasi Media Looseparts dalam Mengembangkan Kemampuan Matematika Awal Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Di Kota Malang
Authors: Setiani Maulida
Published: August 2024

Permainan looseparts adalah permainan yang menggunakan bahan yang dapat dipindahkan, diangkut, digabungkan, diatur ulang, disejajarkan, dipisahkan, dan dipasang kembali dengan berbagai cara. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan media looseparts dalam mengembangkan kemampuan matematika awal anak usia 5-6 tahun. Pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian fenomenologi. Sumber data primer dalam penelitian ini adalah guru kelompok B2 RA Al jihad yaitu, guru kelompok B TK Dharma Wanita 01, guru  B1 TK Wahid Hasyim. Teknik Pengumpulan data yang digunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis dengan cara mereduksi data yang tidak relevan, memaparkan data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian adalah tahapan penggunaan media looseparts terdapat perbedaan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan setiap harinya. RA Al Jihad melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan satu kegiatan pembelajaran dalam sehari. Sementara TK Wahid Hasyim dan TK Dharma Wanita 01 melaksanakan pembelajaran dengan beberapa kegiatan dalam sehari. Media looseparts berhasil mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran matematika sehingga anak dengan mudah memahami pembelajaran serta tercapainya Standar pencapaian perkembangan anak usia 5-6 tahun.
Kata Kunci: Matematika Awal, Looseparts, Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
SUPERVISI AKADEMIK KEPALA MADRASAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 2 KOTA KEDIRI
Authors: Kiptiyah Arofatul
Published: August 2024

In improving professional competence, it is strongly influenced by the role of the principal as a supervisor through academic supervision. This study aims to determine the planning of the madrasah principal's academic supervision program, the implementation of the madrasah's academic supervision, and the follow-up to the results of the madrasah's academic supervision in improving the professional competence of teachers. With academic supervision, it is expected to provide technical assistance, guidance, coaching and performance improvement as an effort to improve the professional competence of teachers so that they can achieve educational goals. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study were the principal and teachers. The results of the study show that: (1) the preparation of the academic supervision program is prepared at the beginning of the new school year by involving teachers. The academic supervision program is structured based on problems faced by teachers regarding learning and adapts to the needs of teachers; (2) the implementation of academic supervision in accordance with the program that has been prepared using several supervision techniques including individual and group techniques; and (3) Follow-up actions taken by the head of the madrasa by providing guidance to teachers.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN BOARDING SCHOOL UNTUK PENINGKATAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN BIDANG STUDI AGAMA ISLAM DI MAN 1 MOJOKERTO
Authors: Anggraeni Ratna Lukitasari
Published: August 2024

Pendidikan merupakan wadah untuk peserta didik mampu mewujudkan pembelajaran secaraaktif dan mengembangkan potensi dengan menjadi yang lebih baik bagi pengetahuan,kecerdasan dan kepribadian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasimanajemen boarding school untuk peningkatan mutu pembelajaran bidang studi agama Islam.Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan ialah penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan jenispenelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi, dokumentasi, danwawancara mendalam, sedangkan pengujian keabsahan data menggunakan teknik trianggulasisumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : 1) Perencanaan Manajemen boarding schooluntuk peningkatan mutu pembelajaran bidang studi agama Islam di MAN 1 Mojokerto.Perencanaan boarding school untuk peningkatan mutu pembelajaran bidang studi agama Islammelalui empat tahapan, yaitu : a) Pembentukan tujuan mahad, b) Perencaan program, c)Perencanaan tata tertib dan pembiasaan, d) Perencanaan hukuman dan bimbingan. 2)Pelaksanaan manajemen boarding school untuk peningkatan mutu pembelajaran bidang studiagama Islam di MAN 1 Mojokerto. Tahap pelaksanaan manajemen boarding school untukpeningkatan mutu pembelajaran yaitu : a) Integrasi pelaksanaan kegiatan boarding schooldengan Madrasah, b) Program kurikuler dan ekstra kurikuler, c) Pelaksanaan pembiasaan tatatertib, d) Pelaksanaan hukuman dan bimibingan. 3) Evaluasi manajemen boarding schooluntuk peningkatan mutu pembelajaran bidang studi agama Islam di MAN 1 Mojokerto.Evaluasi yang dilakukan dalam meningkatkan mutu pembelajaran bidang studi agama Islamyaitu adanya evaluasi siswa dan pembelajaran secara langsung dan tidak langsung, a) Evaluasilangsung yaitu adanya monitoring, teguran serta hukuman, b) Evaluasi tidak langsung yaitumeliputi UTS dan UAS.
IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN SARANA DAN PRASARANA BERBASIS ICT DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI DAN PRESTASI AKADEMIK DI SMAN 1 TUREN MALANG
Authors: Hafshoh Isna Adilla
Published: August 2024

Dalam kaitannya dengan dunia pendidikan, sarana dan prasarana pendidikan dapat diposisikan sebagai bagian penunjang keberhasilan siswa yang disebut dengan prestasi belajar siswa. Maka dari itu, sarana dan prasarana merupakan hal yang perlu diperhatikan baik-baik yaitu dengan meningkatkan pemakaian dan juga dalam pengelolaannya supaya tujuan dari pembelajaran dapat tercapai. Memasuki era teknologi 4.0 peserta didik dituntut untuk mampu mengaplikasikan berbagai macam teknologi. Maka dari itu sekolah adalah tempat yang tepat bagi peserta didik untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan mengenai berbagai macam teknologi dan cara pengaplikasiannya. Kompetensi dan prestasi siswa merupakan hal yang sangat diharapkan oleh siswa maupun guru dan orang tua. Diharapkan dengan prestasi yang baik, maka langkah kedepan dari peserta didik akan cemerlang. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan 1) perencanaan manajemen sarana dan prasarana berbasis ICT dalam meningkatkan kompetensi dan prestasi akademik siswa di SMAN Turen, 2) pengimplementasian manajemen sarana dan prasarana berbasis ICT dalam meningkatkan kompetensi dan prestasi akademik siswa di SMAN 1 Turen, 3) hasil peningkatan kompetensi dan prestasi akademik siswa melalui manajemen sarana dan prasarana berbasis ICT yang diterapkan di SMAN 1 Turen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) perencanaannya dengan membuat rencana anggaran dan kebutuhan sarana dan prasarana di SMAN 1 Turen, 2) beberapa pengimplementasian menggunakan aplikasi SIMBADA, 3) hasil berupa meningkatkan kompetensi dan prestasi akademik siswa di SMAN 1 Turen.
Implementasi Implementasi Budaya Kompetitif untuk Peningkatan Mutu Lembaga Pendidikan di Ma`had Al-Fikri Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Blitar
Authors: Astuti Ika Widia
Published: August 2024

The high value of needs demands that the millennial generation explore their potential, this is a new demand for every institution to create excellence both in the governance carried out and in the output of the institution. Ma`had is one of the breakthroughs in creating superior character, highly intellectual and having a good understanding of religion. The talent interest development program is a form of Ma`had's effort to create a competitive culture within students so that it can be applied in the school environment. Ma`had's role is highly expected to form a competitive advantage so that the process can be formed more easily and directed.
Based on the background above, the author formulates it into the following problem formulation: 1) How to instill competitive advantage values ​​in Ma`had Al-Fikri (State Madrasah Aliyah) 2 Blitar, 2) How is the program implemented in creating a competitive culture in Ma`had Al -Fikri Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Blitar, 3) What are the implications of competitive culture for improving the quality of education at Ma`had Al-Fikri Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Blitar.
This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a type of field study research, the informants used are Ma'had caregivers and students (students). Data collection was carried out by observation, interview and documentation methods. While the analysis was carried out using qualitative analysis in the form of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.
This research results that, 1) There are seven types of competitive advantage embedded in Ma`had Al-Fikri, namely discipline, cleanliness, competitive, tenacity, language, visionary and sportsmanship. The seven values ​​are instilled through regulation, habituation, motivation, reward and punishment. 2) Ma`had Al-Fikri implements thirteen development programs through five techniques, namely repetition, habituation, development, training and program evaluation 3) The implications of a competitive culture for improving the quality of education can be seen in three ways, namely increasing academic achievement, increasing students' critical thinking in solving problems associated with the knowledge possessed, and increasing the quality of graduates.
The Strategi Manajemen Humas Dalam Membangun Citra Di Sekolah Dasar NU Hasyim Asy’ari Kotalama Malang
Authors: Annur Irkham Rois
Published: August 2024

The school's relationship with the community is essentially a means that plays a role in fostering and developing the personal growth of students in school. Schools and communities have a very close relationship in achieving school or educational goals effectively and efficiently. Educational institutions, especially schools, cannot be separated from management, because management is an intergal component that cannot be separated from the overall educational process.
This study aims to determine: (1) How to plan public relations management strategy in building image in NU Hasyim Asy'ari Elementary School Kotalama Malang. (2) How to implement supporting and inhibiting factors as well as public relations management strategy solutions in building image in Elementary School NU Hasyim Asy'ari Kotalama Malang. (3) What are the results of the public relations management strategy in building an image at the NU Hasyim Asy'ari Elementary School Kotalama Malang.
The results showed that (1) The development of public relations management strategies in building the image at the NU Hasyim Asy'ari Elementary School Kotalama Malang was carried out and carried out by the deputy public relations officer and public relations staff in the formulation of the plan. (2) The implementation of supporting and inhibiting factors as well as public relations management strategy solutions in building an image at the NU Hasyim Asy'ari Elementary School in Kotalama Malangh carried out several programs, namely understanding the internal and external conditions of the school, improving physical and non-physical conditions, introducing school to the community. (3) Constraints and solutions to the development of public relations at the Mohammad Hatta Islamic Elementary School, there is no special staff who handles the media, lack of coaches in the academic field, disapproval of some of the community towards the program held by the school, the solution is to recruit special staff who handle this.
Pengembangan Kurikulum melalui Program Keterampilan Vokasional di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Nganjuk
Authors: Mufida Aninda Husna
Published: August 2024

Education is the main key in the development and progress of a country. The bigger a country, the higher the quality of education it has. For this reason, it is necessary to develop and improve the education system in Indonesia as a form of awareness of the development of the quality of education. Schools as a place for students to understand, study and practice this science have at least a qualified curriculum as a benchmark in their learning. Not only by learning in the classroom, schools at least provide applied teaching as a way for schools to provide provisions and realize a knowledge while increasing the potential and talents of students. Knowledge and application of vocational skills is one of the keys in learning applied science and printing output that is ready to work.
Manajemen Peningkatan Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 Di Sekolah Dasar Islam Mohammad Hatta Malang
Authors: Insani Gita Adam
Published: August 2024

Proses pembelajaran yang efektif dan efisien dapat terwujud melalui usaha optimal dari guru. Guru perlu melakukan perencanaan proses pembelajaran dengan baik, pelaksanaan proses pembelajaran, penilaian hasil pembelajaran, dan tindak lanjut hasil proses pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu guru harus memiliki kompetensi salah satunya yaitu dengan kompetensi pedagogik. Apalagi di masa pandemi, sistem pembelajaran akademik maupun non akademik di sekolah dilakukan secara daring sehingga membutuhkan sistem pembelajaran yang baru guna meningkatkan antusiasme dari siswa. Hal inilah yang melatarbelakangi perlunya peningkatan kompetensi pedagogik guru pada masa pandemi covid-19. Pada penelitian ini akan dipaparkan upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengembangkan keahlian dalam pengajaran guru di masa pandemic covid-19. Berdasarkan latar belakang, tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan bagaimana perencanaan peningkatan kapasitas ilmu pendidikan tenaga pendidik pada masa epidemi covid-19 untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi kualifikasi keguruan oleh pengajar pada masa wabah covid-19, untuk mendeskripsikan evaluasi kemampuan tenaga pengajar di era merebaknya virus di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif.  Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah  pertama observasi lapangan, kedua teknik wawancara, dan yang ketiga adalah dokumentasi. Sedangkan teknik analisis data  adalah teknik analisis  deskriptif kualitatif  dengan langkah  meliputi editing, virifying, classifying, analizying,  dan concluding. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa Kegiatan  rapat bersama yang dilakukan satu minggu sekali, rapat kerja bulanan, dan rapat kerja tahunan, yang melibatkan pimpinan staff  dan guru  yang bisa dilakukan secara online dan  bertahap mulai dari pelatihan pembuatan video hingga pembuatan kelas dalam aplikasi zoom meet  kegiatan yang diseleggarakan pendekatan internal maupun eksternal. Setelah itu, sekolah membuat pemetaan permasalahan, mencari alternatif solusi apa saja yang mungkin dilakukan dari segi materi, dan melakukan kerjasama dengan sekolah lain melalui kepala sekolah berupa organisasi yang dinamakan K3S (Kelompok Kepala Sekolah.
Kajian Sosiologi Pengarang Terhadap Puisi al- Athlal Karya Ibrahim Najiy
Authors: Kuswoyo Intan Handita
Published: August 2024

Literature represents humans in various actions to achieve desired desires. Arabic literature and culture are very important and cannot be separated. In its development, Arabic literature could not be separated from Western influences, so that apart from poetry, new types of literary works, prose and drama, began to develop. The entry of Westerners brought influence and progress to Arabic literature until it reached the period of revival or 'ashr an-nahdlah. This revival phase is divided into two, namely the traditional phase and the renewal phase which gave rise to the neoclassical school. And next, the renewal movement was born as a result of the influence of Western romanticism, one of which was Madrasah Apollo and Ibrahim Najiy as one of its members. This article aims to discover the sociology of author Ibrahim Najiy regarding his phenomenal work al-Athlal. The research method used in this research is an expressive approach to analyzing literary works and their relationship to the author. A historical approach will also be used to conduct research on the authenticity of al-Athlal's poetry. So that we can get the sociology of the author of this phenomenal poetry of al-Athlal.
Probing the Fusion of Arabic and Gorontalo Dialect in the Daily Linguistic Landscape of Students at Al-Falah Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Jundi Muhammad , Hasibuan Renni , Kadir Suleman D.
Published: August 2024

This study aims to delineate the attributes of the day-to-day usage of the Arabic language by students at Pondok Pesantren Al-Falah Limboto Barat, considering the intrusion of the learners' native language, predominantly the Gorontalo regional dialect. The employed research methodology adopts a qualitative descriptive stance, encompassing data accrual through interviews and observations. Subsequently, the data undergoes scrutiny via deductive and descriptive approaches. The revelations of this investigation are expounded upon in five intricately linked sub-dialogues. Initially, the adeptness in verbal communication among students signifies their proficiency in articulating Arabic with fluency and alacrity, devoid of significant hindrances in mutual comprehension. Secondly, instances of imprecisions in the enunciation of letters and linguistic norms emerge in specific scenarios. Thirdly, the direct transference from Gorontalo vernacular to Arabic manifests in sentences retaining the nuances of Gorontalo but articulated with Arabic lexicon. Fourthly, the impact of the mother tongue on the formulation of Arabic as the students' secondary language is discernible in the incorporation of particles within sentences. The outcomes of this research unveil that the attributes of the daily Arabic language usage by Pondok Pesantren Al-Falah's students are profoundly molded by the Gorontalo language. Despite the seamless communication among students, a requisite for refinement persists in their utilization of the Arabic language.
Sebuah PERJUANGAN PALESTINA DALAM PUISI ṬARĪQUN WĀHIDUN KARYA NIZAR QABBANI
Authors: Rivai Muhammad Iqbal
Published: August 2024

This research aims to describe the description of Michael Riffaterre's semiotic analysis of the poem Ṭarīqun Wāhidun by Nizar Qabbani. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The data and study are based on various sources, which are then analyzed using a semiotic approach and Riffaterre theory by readings heuristically and hermeneutically, the indirectness of expressions, models, variants, matrices and hypograms. The results of the analysis have been explained and presented in the form of words. The research subject is Ṭarīqun Wāhidun poetry, while the research object is the meaning or matrix in Ṭarīqun Wāhidun poetry. This researcher is based on an analysis of Riffaterre's semiotic reading which reveals the heuristic meaning of this poem is about a man who wants to get a rifle to go to the Palestinian battlefield. This research shows Nizar Qabbani's strong desire to fight for Palestine so that he was able to compose poetry very beautifully. The meaning is obtained based on a hermeneutical reading which is reinforced by the model "There is only one road to Palestine through the tip of a gun which has 4 variants, namely: gun, loss, jihad, revolutionary. The matrix of this poem is the desire to fight for Palestine by getting weapons, in which Palestine experiences the loss of its home and homeland, and invites the revolutionary to fight for jihad to liberate the land of Palestine.
Les forêts du Brésil. Etude phytogéographique et forestière. Seconde partie
Authors: Aubréville A.
Published: August 2024

Dans cet article phytogéographique, l'auteur passe en revue les différentes formations forestières du Brésil, leurs caractéristiques, leur répartition géographique et leur dégradation par le défrichement : la forêt dense atlantique, bande côtière plus ou moins étroite entre Natal et Rio de Janeiro, première à être défrichée et dont il ne reste que quelques lambeaux ; les forêts denses des Etats de Minas Geraes et Goias, au centre du Brésil, aujourd'hui disparues et en voie de destruction ; la forêt d'Araucaria (pin du Parana) des Etats du Sud, intensément exploitée et posant un inquiétant problème de restauration ; des possibilités intéressantes de reboisement peu coûteux avec des espèces exotiques dans l'Etat de Sao Paulo ; des possibilités intéressantes de reboisement peu coûteux avec des espèces exotiques dans l'Etat de Sao Paulo ; les forêts de haute montagne des serras côtières dont quelques-unes sont maintenant protégées comme parcs nationaux.En conclusion, quelques indications sont données sur la politique forestière du Brésil. La création d'une école de foresterie est suggérée pour la formation du personnel forestier supérieur.La deuxième partie de ce document est publiée ci-après.
Le parc national du Niokolo-Koba
Authors: Giffard P.L.
Published: August 2024

Le parc national du Niokolo-Koba, au Sénégal, est de création récente mais sa remarquable richesse en animaux de toutes sortes et sa facilité d'accès attirent de plus en plus de touristes. L'auteur donne ici un aperçu des nombreuses espèces animales rencontrées : éléphants, buffles, élands de Derby, hippopotames, antilopes diverses, lions, panthères, etc. Les récentes améliorations apportées aux installations du parc permettent une organisation rationnelle des visites.
Les caractéristiques géométriques des fers de rabots modernes. Un exemple d'évolution regressive ?
Authors: Chardin A.
Published: August 2024

Les conditions dans lesquelles les fers de rabots sont actuellement utilisés (angle d'abattage de 45°, nez de l'outil de 24°, dégagement de 21°) sont très préjudiciables à l'arête de coupe. L'expérience montre que les outils se tiennent beaucoup mieux si l'angle de dégagement est réduit de moitié. Cette réduction gêne cependant les ouvriers car le biseau de l'outil n'est plus assez large pour permettre d'enlever correctement le tranchant de l'outil sur la pierre à huile. Il serait donc souhaitable de revenir à l'utilisation traditionnelle de fers épais.
Investigating Junior High School Students Perceptions on the Use Of Textbook "When English Rings A Bell" for Learning English Reading Materials in the Classroom
Authors: Hari Alfathi Finna , Wijaputra Bambang Arya , Hudori Rizki Febri Andika
Published: August 2024

This research aimed to enhance the eighth grade junior high school students’ on the use of textbook for learning reading materials in the classroom. In this research, the researcher was not intended to establish and prove hypotheses but it was aimed to describe the students’ perceptions on the use of textbook for learning reading English materials in the classroom. The participants of this research were six students of the 8th-grade students  at SMPN 2 Mojowarno. The design of this research was descriptive qualitative method. The research instrument of this research included the interview with two students were with the highest scores, two students were with the middle scores, and two students were with the lowest scores in English which were then analyzed thematically. The findings showed that the students’ perceptions were divided into five themes: students’ interest, textbook layout, students’ difficulties, students’ experiences, and students’ benefits
Classroom Technique Used in Teaching English Based on the Merdeka Curriculum
Authors: Febriansyah Yuta , Tasnim Zakiyah , Wahjuningsih Eka
Published: August 2024

The newest Merdeka Curriculum issued in 2021 began to be adopted by many high schools in Indonesia. However, not many studies were conducted on the technique used to teach English based on the curriculum. This descriptive case study aimed to investigate the technique used by an English teacher to teach English based on the Merdeka Curriculum as well as the teacher’s reasons for using the technique. The research data were collected through observations and interviews then the collected data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. The research found that the English teacher used the Presentation technique to teach English based on the Merdeka Curriculum. Furthermore, the teacher chose the technique because could help the students develop their speaking skills, and let them improving their communication skills.
Peace Values Represented in English Textbook for Tenth-Grade Students: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Santihastuti Asih , Nur Azizah Aulia Rahmatika , Ariyanto Sugeng
Published: August 2024

Peace value is a key to instill learners with good characters. Peace education can readily be integrated into values education as a part of subject through textbook since textbook is mostly used material and every aspect of the textbook has the potential to promote the values. Aiming to explore explicit and implicit messages about peace values in English Textbook for Tenth-Grade Senior High School Students, this study reviews the images of the textbook by revealing the embedded peace values. Critical discourse analysis was conducted to characterize, understand and explain the nature of the textbook’s discourse. The list of peace indicators from Balasooriya (2001) was used to identify kinds of peace values represented in the textbook. The result shows that the contents of peace values, for particularly peace with nature, was seriously under represented while the most represented one is social peace. Consequently, the imbalanced representation of peace values may lead to failure of raising the optimal implementation of the three categories of peace values
Exploring English Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Teaching Reading Using Technology During The Post-Pandemic Era
Authors: Ardhiani Nada , Ariani Musli , Fitriyah Siti Masrifatul
Published: August 2024

Self-efficacy beliefs is an important matter especially for teachers to have it as it enables an individual’s will to not give up easily if faced with challenging situations. By having high self-efficacy beliefs, teachers are expected to be able to effectively handle the difficulties they face in their classrooms so that they are able to select teaching methods, technique as well as the materials that will help them in teaching. However, little has been done on exploring specifically about English teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs in teaching reading using technology during the post-pandemic era. This study is done by implementing narrative inquiry which expected to be able to give detailed information about teachers’ personal experience in utilizing technology and how they evaluate their self-efficacy dealing with it. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. Findings showed that despite implementing technology to increase students’ motivation is a success, it doesn’t apply in increasing students’ achievements. Therefore, to improve students’ achievements the teachers decided to focus on sharpening the students’ basic skills using school textbooks. Moreover, teachers also apply variations in teaching reading by implementing group work.
Teacher’s Perception of Driving Factors to EFL Students’ Reading Difficulties and Coping Strategies
Authors: Nisa' Fitrotun , Putra Bambang Arya Wija , Hudori Rizki Febri Andika
Published: August 2024

This study explores the driving factors behind EFL students' reading difficulties and the coping strategies employed by teachers. Previous studies about similar research mostly conducted overseas. This indicated a lack of attention to students’ English reading skills in Indonesia. Several consequences can occur if English teachers in Indonesia are unaware of the importance of students English reading skills learning. These include inadequate preparation, limited vocabulary growth, poor comprehension skills, reduced motivation, and missed opportunities (Nanda, 2020). This research conducted at an Islamic senior high school in Jember, East Java, Indonesia, the research utilizes a qualitative case study design to delve into teachers' perceptions. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a female EFL teacher. The findings identify key obstacles, including limited vocabulary, restricted exposure to the target language, and insufficient practice opportunities. To address these issues, teachers use strategies such as teaching the alphabetic principle, phonemic awareness exercises, vocabulary-building activities, and providing additional reading materials. The study highlights the importance of targeted interventions focusing on vocabulary and practice to enhance reading proficiency. However, limitations include the small sample size and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should involve larger, more diverse samples to validate these findings. This research offers valuable insights into EFL challenges and suggests practical solutions for improving reading instruction, thereby supporting students' academic and personal success.
Idiopathic Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome: Report of a Pediatric Case
Authors: Vasco João , Albuquerque Francisca , Costa Francisca , Dias Curado Ana , Escobar Carlos
Published: August 2024

The idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome is characterized by recurrent episodes of hypovolemia, with an unknown cause, presenting as a distributive and hypovolemic shock, due to fluid loss to the extravascular space. We describe a case of a previously healthy seven-year-old boy, who started with prodromal symptoms (abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea), followed by a fluid extravasation phase, with hemoconcentration, hypoproteinemia, and muscular edema in the abdominal wall and lower limbs, accompanied by pain – compartment syndrome. After a couple of days, spontaneous and fast recovery was noted, with clinical and analytic improvement. The inflammatory markers were always normal, and the blood cultures were negative. In this case, it is possible to distinguish the three idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndromes phases, as described in the literature. Although rare, this syndrome can be fatal, and the differential diagnosis with other causes of shock represents a challenge.
The use of acellular fish skin grafts in burns and complex trauma wounds: a systematic review of clinical data
Authors: Pignet Anna-Lisa , Hecker Andrzej , Voljc Tadej , Carnieletto Martina , Watzinger Nikolaus , Kamolz Lars-Peter
Published: August 2024

Aim: In the field of burns and soft tissue reconstruction, skin substitutes have been successfully used for various indications. They allow for conservative treatment as well as temporal coverage through the improvement of wound bed conditions, pathogen control and the formation of new tissue. Fish skin grafts (FSGs) have gained rising attention as a new tool in the skin substitute market. This systematic review aims to provide an update on clinical studies investigating the effects of FSG on healing for the following indications: donor sites of split-thickness skin grafts, superficial and deep partial-thickness burns, full-thickness burns, combat wounds, and other acute wounds.

Methods: A systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature available as of January 2024 was conducted to examine the effects of FSG on wound healing of burn and complex trauma wounds, using the databases PubMed and Web of Science. Only clinical studies published in English were included.

Results: In total, 11 clinical studies were considered eligible and therefore included in the present review. According to the available data, the main advantages of the two commonly used types of FSGs (Kerecis® Omega3 Wound Matrix and Nile tilapia) are an acceleration of re-epithelialization time, a reduction in pain intensity and infection rates, as well as a reduction in the number of required dressing changes.

Conclusion: FSGs represent a safe and promising product for the management of donor sites, partial-thickness and full-thickness burns, as well as complex trauma wounds. However, there is a paucity of high-quality clinical evidence, especially randomized controlled trials. More research is needed to fully understand the product’s potential for wound healing and to create a more meaningful treatment algorithm.
Engineering method for determining the axial moment of inertia of a circular segment
Authors: Moltasov Andrii , Koval Mykola , Malgin Mykhaylo , Levchuk Andrii
Published: August 2024

The work is devoted to the analytical study of the geometric characteristics of a circular segment, in particular the moment of inertia relative to its central axis, which does not pass through the center of the circle. It is proved that the formula given in the literature for determining the studied characteristic is incorrect, therefore the purpose of the work is to determine the cause of the error and clarify this formula. The paper identified the cause and determined the member of the existing formula that led to the error. On the basis of the dependences between the moments of inertia during the parallel transfer of axes, a new formula was obtained for determining the moment of inertia of a circular segment relative to its central axis. It was established that at the maximum value of the central angle on which the segment rests, the proposed formula is identical to the formula for determining the moment of inertia of a semicircle relative to the corresponding axis available in the literature. Based on the proposed formula, calculations of the reduced moment of inertia at different values of the central angle were carried out. As a result, it was found that as the central angle increases, the moment of inertia increases, reaching its limit value, which corresponds to a semicircle. A graph of dependence is constructed, which is convenient to use to determine the value of the investigated moment of inertia when the central angle changes from ⁓ 20 to 180°.
Modeling of the process of gas-laser cutting of a thin-walled tubular workpiece
Authors: Stepura Oleksandr , Kondrashev Pavlo
Published: August 2024

The main goal of these scientific studies, which are reflected in this work, is aimed at finding ways to improve quality indicators in the implementation of laser processing of tubular thin-walled blanks.The analysis of literary sources showed that the majority of scientific research is aimed at improving the process of combined gas-laser cutting of relatively thick metal plates. Compared to this, the process of interaction of a focused laser beam and a flow of compressed gas with thin-walled tubular blanks is more complicated. Because it is necessary to take into account the effect of laser radiation on the lower part of the tubular workpiece, as well as the effect of gas pressure, which can distort the geometric configuration of the medical endoprosthesis.After a thorough analysis of a priori information, a strategy of theoretical research was developed, followed by an adequacy check by obtaining experimental samples of medical endoprostheses. Namely, with the help of the Fluent 6.2 software package, the process of the propagation of the auxiliary gas jet at the outlet of the conical nozzle and its interaction with the tubular thin-walled workpiece was simulated.A method of modeling the process of spreading the jet of auxiliary gas at the outlet of the conical nozzle has been developed.Which made it possible to determine the limit values of the auxiliary gas pressure distribution along the axis of the nozzle at which deformation processes and distortion of the geometric configuration of the medical endoprosthesis occur.According to the results of the modeling of the process of the interaction of the auxiliary gas with a cylindrical thin-walled blank, an experimental batch of blanks for medical endoprostheses with a diameter of 1.6 and 4 mm with the simplest "linear" design of the pattern and different thread lengths and a circle step equal to 0.16 mm was produced. Medical endoprostheses are widely used in medicine for the treatment of such dangerous diseases as thrombophlebitis.
Deveríamos ser mais compreensivos? Uma reflexão acerca da compreensibilidade das injustiças advindas da aplicação das IAs
Authors: Dos Santos Vinicius Schoenell
Published: August 2024

A rápida evolução da Inteligência Artificial (IA) levanta questões éticas sobre como interagimos com essas entidades digitais em constante desenvolvimento. Entretanto, é possível, desde já, como observam Himmelreich e Lim, que as ferramentas de IA possam perpetrar preconceitos e injustiças já conhecidas. Assim, o desenvolvimento e melhorias das IAs passam por um crivo relativo ao tempo da aplicação dessas ferramentas, que, muitas vezes, por consequência do prazo de adaptação desses sistemas, acabam sendo utilizadas como motores de difusão desses preconceitos já existentes, por uma contingência relativa ao período dessa implementação. Este artigo propõe que não deveríamos adotar uma abordagem mais compreensiva em relação às IAs, especialmente durante as fases iniciais de seu desenvolvimento, e que deveríamos, desde seus primeiros modelos, pensar em cenários complexos e considerar o máximo de cenários negativos que gerem injustiças, com a finalidade de tentar remediar que as IAs acabem por concretizar tais situações.
A tripartição da alma em Platão e na tradição Iorubá
Authors: Barbosa Patrícia Lucchesi
Published: August 2024

Há algumas semelhanças entre o conceito de alma tripartida na filosofia de Platão e a concepção de alma na tradição religiosa iorubá. Em Platão, a alma é frequentemente descrita como composta por três dimensões: a racional (lógos), a impulsiva (thymós) e a apetitiva (epithymía). Tais dimensões correspondem a diferentes aspectos da psique humana e têm funções distintas. Na tradição iorubá, embora não haja uma divisão explícita em três partes, existem conceitos semelhantes: o orí (cabeça) é considerado o centro da individualidade e da razão, enquanto o èmi (essência vital) pode ser associado à emoção ou à vitalidade e èse (perna espiritual) é aquela que realiza as ações, esforçando-se para manifestar os desejos do coração (okàn). Neste artigo propomos uma aproximação que inclui identidade e diferença entre as concepções de alma na filosofia platônica e na tradição africana iorubá.
Dirac Fermion of a Monopole Pair (MP) Model
Authors: Yuguru Samuel
Published: August 2024

The electron of spin −1/2 is a Dirac fermion of a complex four-component spinor field. Though it is effectively addressed by relativistic quantum field theory (QFT), an intuitive form of the fermion still remains lacking and it is often speculated by Dirac belt trick or its related analogies. In a similar fashion, the interpretation of Dirac fermion by QFT is examined within a recently proposed MP model of a hydrogen atom into 4D space-time. The model consists of clockwise precession of an elliptical MP field mimicking Dirac string and an electron of physical entity in orbit of time reversal. Such dynamics sustains charge conjugate, parity inversion and time reversal symmetry with the transition of the electron to Dirac fermion being consistent with Dirac belt trick, quantum mechanics and Lie group. The electron path is solenoidal to on-shell momentum of circular Bohr obit (BO), and by disturbance, this levitates and dissects the MP field of electric dipole moment into n-dimensions of Minkowski space-time. Contraction of BOs towards the vertices generates instanton magnetic monopoles into Euclidean space-time by clockwise precession of the MP field to induce a spherical model. These outcomes are compatible with Dirac field theory and its related components like wave function collapse, quantized Hamiltonian, non-relativistic wave function, Weyl spinor, Lorentz transformation and electroweak symmetry breaking mechanism. The model though speculative, its dynamics can become important towards defining the fundamental state of matter as demonstrated in this study and this warrants further investigations.
The Imaginary Universe on the Three Complementary Sets of Measurement Units Established by Three Complementary Fine-Structure Constants
Authors: Łukaszyk Szymon
Published: August 2024

Three Fresnel coefficients for the normal incidence of electromagnetic radiation on monolayer graphene establish three complementary fine-structure constants, two of which are negative. Each introduces its own specific set of Planck units. Hence, two sets of basic Planck units are real and two are imaginary. The elementary charge is the same in all those sets of Planck units, establishing equality between the products of each fine-structure constant and the speed of light it is associated with. All fine-structure constants are related to each other through the constant of pi, which indicates that they do not vary over time. The negative complementary fine-structure constant established by the graphene reflectance is dual to the fine-structure constant. The assumption of universality of the black hole entropy formula to the remaining two stellar objects emitting perfect black-body radiation less dense than a black hole (neutron stars and white dwarfs) renders their energies exceeding their mass-energy equivalence. To accommodate this unphysical result, we introduced an imaginary mass and defined three complex energies in terms of real and imaginary Planck units, storing the surplus energy in their imaginary parts. It follows that black holes are fundamentally uncharged and have a vanishing imaginary mass. We have derived the lower bound on the mass of a charged black-body object, the upper bound on a white dwarf radius, and the equilibrium density of all three complex energies. The complex force between real masses and imaginary charges leads to the complex black-body object's surface gravity and generalized Hawking radiation complex temperature. Furthermore, based on the Bohr model for the hydrogen atom, we show that complex conjugates of this force represent atoms and antiatoms. The proposed model considers the value(s) of the fine-structure constant(s), which is(are) otherwise neglected in general relativity, and explains the registered (GWOSC) high masses of neutron star mergers and the associated fast radio bursts (CHIME) without resorting to any hypothetical types of exotic stellar objects.
Promoting Human-Elephant Coexistence through Integration of AI, Real-Time Alerts, and Rapid Response
Authors: Rastogi Sankarshan , Bhattacharya Sumana , Vimal Kumar , Yadav Piyush , Singh Negi Himmat , Dinerstein Eric , Lee Andy T.L. , Shah Wajid Ali , Nagano Yushi , Hirari Sasaki , Gulick Steve
Published: August 2024

Human-elephant conflict has become a conservation challenge in Asia and Africa resulting in considerable human fatalities annually. We deployed an AI-embedded camera-alert system in a conflict hotspot in West Bengal, India to determine if AI algorithms could accurately detect elephants and if real-time alerts that triggered a rapid response could prevent serious incidents. The system successfully detected elephants near villages (266 events) and transmitted real-time alerts (x̄ = 42 seconds) permitting quick response by field personnel to prevent conflict (x̄ = 18.2, SD = 12.4 min to arrival). Matriarch herds of elephants were detected mostly at night when human traffic was minimal; lone adult bulls, the class most prone to conflict, were detected day and night. Frequent detections of humans (33,217 events) on routes used by elephants highlighted the value of real-time monitoring especially during daytime. Twelve human fatalities and eighteen serious injuries occurred in the study area between 2019-2023 but none during deployment of the AI system, supporting the hypothesis that alerts integrated with rapid response can reduce conflict. Loss of lives and livelihoods underscore the urgency of applying this approach to other elephant ranges and adapting AI models to conflict-prone species to provide early warning and promote coexistence.
On Proving Ramanujan’s Inequality Using a Sharper Bound for the Prime Counting Function π(x)
Authors: De Subham
Published: August 2024

This article provides a proof that the Ramanujan's Inequality given by, \begin{align*} \pi(x)^2 < \frac{e x}{\log x} \pi\left(\frac{x}{e}\right) \end{align*} holds unconditionally for every $x\geq \exp(43.5102146)$. In case for an alternate proof of the result stated above, we shall exploit certain estimates involving the Chebyshev Theta Function, $\vartheta(x)$ in order to derive appropriate bounds for $\pi(x)$, which'll lead us to a much improved condition for the inequality proposed by Ramanujan to satisfy unconditionally.
Soft Sets Extensions: Innovating Healthcare Claims Analysis
Authors: Gifu Daniela , Smarandache Florentin
Published: August 2024

In the dynamic arena of healthcare research, where the complexities of data often rival the intricacies of biological systems, the ability to model and analyze such multifaceted datasets is crucial. This comprehensive review delves into the evolution and application of Soft Sets and their extensions, including HyperSoft Sets, SuperHyperSoft Sets, IndetermSoft Sets, IndetermHyperSoft Sets, and TreeSoft Sets, in healthcare claims data analysis. These extensions address intricate challenges in data analysis, offering versatile frameworks for managing uncertainty and indeterminacy inherent in healthcare claims data. By exploring their definitions and applications, this review elucidates how these mathematical tools have evolved and their significance in advancing healthcare research and enhancing data analysis methodologies. Real-world examples underscore the implications of these tools, emphasizing their pivotal role in facilitating informed decision-making and knowledge discovery in healthcare. The review systematically examines various case studies and research findings to illustrate the practical utility of Soft Set extensions. Detailed analyses of real-world scenarios highlight advancements in processing complex healthcare data. The conclusions drawn from this analysis indicate that the adoption of Soft Sets and their extensions can significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare data analysis, ultimately contributing to better healthcare outcomes and more informed policy-making. Future research directions are also discussed, suggesting further potential applications and developments in this field.
Challenging LLMs Beyond Information Retrieval: Reasoning Degradation with Long Context Windows
Authors: Fraga Natanael
Published: August 2024

As Large Language Models (LLMs) increasingly accommodate larger inputs, context windows spanning hundreds of thousands or even millions of tokens are touted as promising for a wide array of applications. However, the potential decay in reasoning ability for larger inputs may compromise their utility. This study introduces a new benchmark called Find the Origin, which progressively tests the efficacy of LLMs on a simple intellectual task as the size of the context window increases. The test, conducted on 14 different LLMs for comparative analysis, demonstrated that reasoning ability is dependent on input size. Additionally, three independent tests were performed with the GPT-4 Turbo model to demonstrate its reasoning degradation in different contexts as input size increases.
Investigating the Performance of Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) in the Marine Environment for Tidal Energy: Velocity, Particle Size, Impact Angle and Exposure Time Effects
Authors: Algaddaime Talal F. , Hassan Emadelddin , Stack Margaret M.
Published: August 2024

Tidal energy, with its potential to provide a consistent energy output and reduce carbon emis-sions, has garnered significant interest. This study, which is the first to evaluate the performance of tidal turbines in seawater conditions involving sand particles, presents a novel approach. A slurry rig was developed to examine composite materials, and a glass fibre reinforcement poly-meric material was tested over a range of particle size, velocity, impact angle, and exposure time. The results, which show significant changes in the mass loss materials as a function of these variables, have profound implications for the design and performance of tidal turbines. The study also utilized a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and depth profiling analysis, and erosion maps were generated to demonstrate the changes in erosion mechanisms. These tools can be used to optimize such materials in tidal turbine conditions.