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Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Pada Anak Kelompok B Taman Kanak-Kanak
Authors: Pratiwi Kadek Wiwin , Gading I Ketut , Antara Putu Aditya 
Published: June 2021

Kemampuan membaca permulaan sangat penting bagi anak, sebab kemampuan tersebut menjadi kemampuan dasar anak untuk membaca dijenjang yang lebih tinggi. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas stimulasi kemampuan membaca permulaan adalah penggunaan alat evaluasi atau instrumen yang berkualitas baik dan teruji validitasnya dalam pembelajaran. Kenyataan di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa kualitas instrumen penilaian kemampuan membaca permulaan yang digunakan guru dalam pembelajaran masih rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan menghasilkan instrumen kemampuan membaca permulaan anak kelompok B yang teruji validitasnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model pengembangan RDR (Research, Development, Research. Tahapan model RDR terdiri dari 3 tahap yaitu research (studi pendahuluan), development (pengembangan), dan research (uji efektivitas produk). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah instrumen penilaian kemampuan membaca permulaan pada anak kelompok B Taman Kanak-kanak. Untuk menguji validitas instrumen penilaian kemampuan membaca permulaan dilibatkan dua pakar sebagai responden. Hasil penilaian kedua pakar dinalaisis dengan model tabulasi silang yang dikembangkan oleh Gregory. Hasil analisis validitas instrumen penilaian kemampuan membaca permulaan anak diperoleh sebesar 0,88 dan berada pada kriteria validitas sangat tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan instrumen penilaian kemampuan membaca permulaan pada anak kelompok B Taman Kanak-kanak memiliki validitas yang sangat tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut maka instrumen kemampuan membaca permulaan pada anak kelompok B layak untuk digunakan.
Perbandingan Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Dengan Model Problem Solving Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Pada Pembelajaran PPKn
Authors: Kiranadewi Dhea Fatar , Hardini Agustina Tyas Asri 
Published: June 2021

Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan ditemukan permasalahan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yang rendah pada pelaksanaan pembelajaran PPKn, sehingga diperlukan model pembelajaran yang mampu melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis ada tidaknya perbedaan tingkat efektivitas antara model problem-based learning dan Problem Solving dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis belajar PPKn siswa di kelas IV SD. Jenis penelitian eksperimen semu (quasi experiment design) yang menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Desain penelitian pola nonequivalent control group design, uji hipotesis penelitian ini menggunakan uji T independent Sample T test. Subyek penelitian yaitu kelas IV dengan jumlah siswa 58 yang meliputi 28 siswa kelas IV SD. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah pemberian tes kepada siswa. Dari hasil nilai postest teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik analisis data statistik kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pengujian hipotesis dengan uji T sig. (2-tailed) diperoleh 0,000 yang artinya lebih kecil dari 0,05 (0,000<0,05) dengan thitung 5,902> ttabel 2,002, dan nilai rata-rata penggunaan model problem based learning yaitu 80,00 yang mengalami peningkatan sedang dengan nilai N-Gain 0,48, sedangkan nilai rata-rata lebih rendah dari model Problem solving yaitu 69,50 dengan nilai N-Gain 0,23. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah model problem based learning terbukti lebih efektif dalam peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis PPKn pada siswa dibandingkan menggunakan model Problem Solving. Adapun implikasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu melatih siswa dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berfikir kreatif, imajinatif, refleksi, tentang model dan teori, dan mengenalkan dan mencoba gagasan baru, serta mendorong siswa untuk memperoleh kepercayaan diri.
Adopting the “Explain EDU” Application Approach in Teaching Mathematics and Statistics
Authors: Md Noh Nur Hidayah , Yusoff Sarah , Hassanuddin Nor Aini , Mohamad Sukri Nursyazni 
Published: June 2021

Interactive whiteboards (IWB) is known as one of the most revolutionary instructional technologies for various educational levels. One of the popular applications among educators that can be used as an extremely versatile interactive whiteboard is 'Explain EDU' (EEDU) application. EEDU works as a platform for borderless learning, sharing and collaborating using an IWB. It is an iPad app that is used to create dynamic lessons, presentations and other content that can be easily shared with others. Students who participated in this study are those from Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences who enrolled in a mathematics or statistics course at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Terengganu during the March – July 2019 semester. This study aims to gain insight on students' opinions and perspectives in learning Mathematics and Statistics subjects when being taught by using the EEDU application. The result suggests that the use of Explain EDU application in class for teaching does enhance students attitude towards learning mathematics or statistics course.
Keywords: innovative teaching, interactive whiteboard, explain EDU application, iPad
EatNTrack Malaysia Mobile Application Food Calories Tracker - A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Mohd Saleh Maisarah , Abd Rahman Siti Aishah , Nazarudin Ainamardia , Abu Kasim Nurul Ain , Abdul Razak Fatin Aqilah 
Published: June 2021

Diet and nutrition apps are among the most popular health and fitness apps used by an increasing number of mobile device users. Undeniably, health and nutrition are some of the valuable aspects of life. With the introduction of mobile computing, health knowledge became much easier to understand due to its mobility and usability. A vast range of smartphone apps is emerging for tracking health and food. However, the existing mobile applications in Malaysia are lacking some important features. To address this limitation, the present mobile application responds by attempting to design and develop a Malaysian mobile nutrition application known as EatNTrack. EatNTrack is a mobile nutrition application that provides crucial features such as the ability to capture the food especially Malaysian foods, scanning food barcode, set the goal and calories of the day, a reminder for the user to capture the food, monthly progress of user, and integration with a wearable device. The needs of these features will give insight into many aspects of a user's eating habits. The more specific and accurate users with reporting, the more accurate their information will be. The aim of the study was to establish an innovative mobile-based dietary awareness tool that could be used to monitor target users' food intake.
Keywords: nutrition, mobile application, food calories, track calories, health
Grammar-Related Autonomous Supportive Practice (GRASP) Version 2
Authors: Mohd Amin Noraziah , Abdul Rahman Noor Azam , Razali Wan Noorli , Abu Bakar Mohd Saifulnizam , Sharipudin Mohamad-Noor , Mohd Amin Norhasni , Abdul Wahab Mohd Faisal 
Published: June 2021

It is of fundamental importance to use effective techniques for learning a language since language learning is not easy work and efforts made for this purpose must be retained over time (Wright, Betteridge and Buckby, 2006). Upon realizing this issue with language learning, an English learning tool, Grammar-Related Autonomous Supportive Practice (GRASP) was invented. GRASP is a board game whose central objective is to strengthen grammar comprehension, involving several language components such as “nouns”, “pronouns”, “adjectives”, “adverbs”, “verbs”, “tenses”, “prepositions”, and “conjunctions”. As GRASP is an acronym created to represent the meaning of the English word, “grasp”, the game is intended to improve learners’ understanding and memory of English grammar via playing it. The game also involves various aspects that make it more interesting, namely the visual stimuli like the graphics on grammar question cards and a colorful board; the determination of the winner based on who is able to answer the most grammar questions correctly as well as who is the fastest to arrive at the finish line; the penalty for a wrong answer; mystery rewards; and many other fun elements. With all that GRASP can offer, it can be confidently claimed that its novelty value can benefit learners in many ways especially in serving as a fun learning tool for enhancement of grammar understanding, and retention of grammar memory without any need for complicated technical or electronic dependence. Being made of affordable light materials like papers and plastic, GRASP is easily produced and marketable for the reach of many potential users.
Keywords: Grammar-Related Autonomous Supportive Practice (GRASP), grammar learning, grammar understanding, memory retention
Reading Preferences and Their Effects towards Ben 7 Academic Performance
Authors: Abd Rahman Nur Fatin Nabila 
Published: June 2021

This study aimed to identify BEN 7 students’ reading preferences that might affect their academic performance. From observation and experience in teaching, reading materials may have impacted students’ comprehension and interest, and subsequently their academic performance. In this study, the respondents were 60 final year Bachelor of English with Communication (BEN) students from Faculty of Languages and Communication in UniSZA. The respodents were selected via purposive sampling, and the questionnaires designed were disseminated to them. The software, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis and data was presented in the forms of frequency, percentage, mean, median, mode and standard deviation. As this study aimed to identify the reading preferences of BEN 7 students and the effectiveness of the chosen reading materials for their academic performance, this research can probably help to recommend the learners and educators the suitable reading materials based on learning contexts.
A comprehensive approach to the optimization of design solutions for dry anti-flood reservoir dams
Authors: Łydżba Dariusz , Różański Adrian , Sobótka Maciej , Pachnicz Michał , Grosel Szczepan , Rainer Jakub 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
The article proposes the methodology of designing dams of dry flood control reservoirs. The algorithm is developed so as to meet all the requirements given in the Eurocode 7 and, at the same time, to be efficient in terms of necessary calculation time. Furthermore, the presented numerical procedure enables the optimization of design solutions, e.g. the depth and length of the anti-filtration barrier, by means of parametric analyses. The approach assumes the use of numerical methods, in particular, finite element (FE) analysis. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the terrain topography and subsoil layer arrangement performed in step (1) sets the base for further analyses. In step (2), the filtration phenomena are assessed based on the 3D analysis of a transient groundwater flow. In step (3), the state of displacement is evaluated and the stability is verified for all the relevant phases of construction and operation of the facility, in particular, in the course of simulated flood detention. The analyses in step (3) are carried out on 2D models corresponding to the design cross-sections of the dam. This significantly reduces the computation time (compared to 3D analysis) and, at the same time, provides a safe estimate of factor of safety. The performance of the proposed algorithm is shown on the numerical examples of the computations concerning the dam of Szalejów Górny dry anti-flood reservoir located in Poland.
Hipertrofia do músculo masseter e artrose: relato de caso
Authors: Leão Deise Karine Cavalcante , Junior Ricardo Luiz Ferreira da Silva , Peixoto Fernanda Braga 
Published: June 2021

Objetivo: Descrever um caso de Hipertrofia do músculo masseter unilateral, associado a artrose. Detalhamento do caso: Paciente do gênero feminino, 45 anos, melanoderma, procurou atendimento odontológico em uma cidade de Alagoas, encaminhada por um ortopedista. A mesma queixava-se de um peso no lado esquerdo do rosto e dores de cabeça frequentes, revelando já ter sido submetida a um procedimento cirúrgico em consequência, denominado artroscopia. A osteoartrose, pode ser diagnosticada através de exames complementares como radiografia panorâmica e ressonância magnética. Este relato ilustra um caso raro de hipertrofia do músculo masseter, sintomática, grande volume no ramo da mandíbula, redução dos espaços articulares e perda das esfericidades dos côndilos mandibulares e que pode estar ligado também a fatores psicológicos como stress e nervosismo. Considerações finais: A conduta adotada para esse caso foi a prescrição e a utilização de colágeno tipo II e fisioterapia no músculo masseter, obtendo-se sucesso na diminuição da intensidade da dor e na frequência.
Intervention on depression and insomnia symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Verma Sadhna , Donovan James , Bhat Surekha , Tunuguntla Hari , Tunuguntla Renuka , Gupta Babu , Shivanand Ishan 
Published: June 2021

Objectives:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant psychological challenges globally. Evidence has been mounting of greater emotional distress and possible worsening of underlying psychiatric disorders, due to repercussions of COVID-19. In addition, the pandemic has created barriers to access for help, due to social distancing and travel restrictions. Thus, creating a major need for effective interventions that can be accessed safely from home and provide coping tools which can be learned and practiced while in isolation. An App based Yoga of Immortals (YOI) program is one such strategy to help cope with stressful situations. The objective of this study was to investigate if the YOI program can provide significant benefit for depressive and insomnia symptoms.

Material and Methods:
Participants in this study were asked to complete two brief online but well validated mental health screening tools before intervention. This was followed by a 7-week long YOI intervention. Following the intervention, participants were once again asked to complete the online validated questionnaires. The survey questionnaires included baseline demographic data and validated scales for measuring insomnia severity Insomnia severity Index (ISI) and levels of depression symptoms patient health questionnaire-8, (PHQ-8). All statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science.

Results:
SY YOI intervention of 7 weeks significantly improved the ISI scores as well as PHQ-8 scores in the study population (P < 0.0001 in all comparisons).

Conclusion:
YOI intervention is an effective intervention strategy for decreasing insomnia and depression symptoms, even during the pandemic.
Short-term outcomes of endoscopic evacuation of supratentorial spontaneous intracerebral hematoma: Early experience from developing country
Authors: Elbaroody Mohammad , Ghoneim Mohamed Adel , El Fiki Ahmed , Hozayen Hesham , El-Mahdy Wael 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Minimally invasive endoscopic hematoma evacuation is a promising treatment option for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, the technique still needs improvement.

Methods:
We report our early clinical experience of using this technique to evacuate supratentorial spontaneous intracerebral hematomas and evaluate its short-term outcomes.

Results:
The study included 15 patients, basal ganglia hematoma was the most common location 62.5%, mean preoperative hematoma volume was 61.07 cc, mean ICH score was 3, and mean rate of hematoma evacuation was 89.27%. Factors that could be related to mortality were Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) on admission (P = 0.001), ICH score (P = 0.004); postoperative GCS (P < 0.001), postoperative hematoma volume (P = 0.006); intraventricular extension (P = 0.001), and rate of evacuation (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:
Endoscopic technique is a safe surgical option for evacuation of spontaneous supratentorial ICH. This minimally invasive technique could be helpful to provide better short-term outcomes for selected patients. However, in our experience, this minimally invasive technique did not change the outcome for cases presented with poor GCS on admission 4/15. Our results warrant a future prospective, randomized, controlled efficacy trial.
Indications for computed tomography use and frequency of traumatic abnormalities based on real-world data of 2405 pediatric patients with minor head trauma
Authors: Michiwaki Yuhei , Maehara Naoki , Ren Nice , Kawano Yosuke , Nagaoka Shintaro , Maeda Kazushi , Kanemeto Yukihide , Gi Hidefuku 
Published: June 2021

Background:
In pediatric patients with minor head trauma, computed tomography (CT) is often performed beyond the scope of recommendations that are based on existing algorithms. Herein, we evaluated pediatric patients with minor head trauma who underwent CT examinations, quantified its frequency, and determined how often traumatic findings were observed in the intracranial region or skull.

Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records and neuroimages of pediatric patients (0–5 years) who presented at our hospital with minor head trauma within 24 h after injury.

Results:
Of 2405 eligible patients, 1592 (66.2%) underwent CT examinations and 45 (1.9%) had traumatic intracranial hemorrhage or skull fracture on CT. No patient underwent surgery or intensive treatment. Multivariate analyses revealed that an age of 1–5 years (vs. <1 year; P < 0.001), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 14 (vs. a score of 15; P = 0.008), sustaining a high-altitude fall (P < 0.001), using an ambulance (P < 0.001), and vomiting (P < 0.001) were significantly associated with the performance of CT examination. In addition, traumatic abnormalities on CT were significantly associated with the combination of an age of under 1 year (P = 0.042), GCS score of 14 (P < 0.001), and sustaining a high-altitude fall (P = 0.004).

Conclusion:
Although slightly broader indications for CT use, compared to the previous algorithms, could detect and evaluate minor traumatic changes in pediatric patients with minor head trauma, over-indications for CT examinations to detect only approximately 2% of abnormalities should be avoided and the indications should be determined based on the patient’s age, condition, and cause of injury.
To cut or not to cut? A case report on pediatric intervertebral disc calcification
Authors: King Hunter J. , Ramchandani Rohin , Maxwell Christina , Sarkar Atom , Loven Tina 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Intervertebral disc calcification (IVDC) is a rare cause of acute spinal pain in pediatric patients. The most common symptom is back or neck pain, but muscle spasm, muscle weakness, and sensory loss also occur. Many patients have an alarming presentation and radiological findings concerning for spinal cord compression.

Case Description:
A 10-year-old female presented with 2 weeks of worsening back pain and restricted neck flexion with no history of preceding trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed T4/5 and T5/6 vertebral disc calcification and posterior herniation causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Despite concerning imaging findings, we decided to manage this patient conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, leading to the improvement of symptoms within 9 days, and resolution of all pain within 1 month after hospital discharge. At 6 months follow-up, MRI showed complete resolution of calcification within the spinal canal.

Conclusion:
This case report emphasizes IVDC as an important differential diagnosis of pediatric disc disease that does not require surgical intervention. X-ray imaging with PA and lateral views is an adequate screening for these patients. Majority of cases resolve within 6 months with conservative therapy.
Surgical considerations for maximal safe resection of exophytic brainstem glioma in the pediatric age group
Authors: Mahmoud Ayman Tarek , Enayet Abdelrhman , Alselisly Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed 
Published: June 2021

Background:Brainstem glioma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among all central nervous system tumors, especially in childhood as it represents about 20% of all pediatric brain tumors. Therefore, this study aimed to present our experience in a tertiary center in a developing country with limited resources for the surgical management of exophytic brainstem gliomas.Methods:This retrospective study included pediatric patients with brainstem (midbrain, pontine, or medullary) focal or diffuse gliomas whether low or high grade that had dorsal, ventral, or lateral exophytic component who were presented to our hospitals from January 2019 to January 2021. The patients’ data were collected, such as age, sex, preoperative and postoperative clinical condition, radiological data, surgical approach, extent of tumor removal, histopathology, follow-up period, and adjuvant therapy.Results:A total of 23 patients were included in this study. The telovelar approach was used in 17 patients, the supracerebellar infratentorial approach in three patients, and the retrosigmoid, transcerebellar, and occipital transtentorial approach once for each patient. Twenty patients underwent near-total excision, and three underwent subtotal excision. Two-thirds of our cases (17 patients) were low-grade gliomas, with the remaining one-third comprising entirely of either anaplastic astrocytoma (five patients) or glioblastoma multiforme (one patient). The follow-up period of the patients extended from 3 months to 24 months.Conclusion:Exophytic brainstem glioma surgery can result in good outcomes with minimal complications when near-total excision is attempted through a properly chosen approach and adherence to some surgical techniques and considerations.
Management of recurrent schwannoma of the cauda equina: A case report
Authors: Perez-Pinto Francisco , Abaunza-Camacho Juan Felipe , Vergara-Garcia David , Benavides Camilo , Riveros William Mauricio , Laverde Leonardo 
Published: June 2021

Background:
Schwannomas of the cauda equina are rare intradural primary spinal tumors. Many of these patients initially present with cauda equina syndromes, and only 2.2% demonstrate clinical recurrence. Gross total excision is the procedure of choice.

Case Description:
A 62-year-old female had undergone resection of a cauda equina schwannoma 5 years previously. She newly presented with cauda equina symptoms attributed to a recurrent schwannoma. Following gross total secondary tumor resection, the patient’s preoperative deficits fully resolved, and the tumor never recurred.

Conclusion:
Secondary gross total excision of schwannomas of the cauda equina is critical to avoid further tumor recurrence.