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Development of Technology-Based Teaching Materials in Islamic Religious Education Subjects
Authors: Suharsiwi Suharsiwi , Shofiyah Siti , Nurmulia Fatma , Setiyanti Anis , Rutska Rutska , Santiago Paulo Vitor da Silva 
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the development of teaching materials, and the level of feasibility of using technology-based teaching materials in learning Islamic Religious Education. This research is a type of research and development (Research and Development). By using the four-D (4-D) model developed by Thiagarajan (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The results of this study, according to media and material experts, show that the teaching materials developed have very feasible criteria with an average score of 4.65, both according to media experts and material experts based on their aspect assessment. Meanwhile, according to students' responses, they have an average score of 4.25 with very decent teaching material assessment criteria. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis pengembangan bahan ajar, dan tingkat kelayakan penggunaan bahan ajar berbasis teknologi dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development). Dengan menggunakan model four-D (4-D) yang dikembangkan oleh Thiagarajan (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). Hasil penelitian ini, menurut ahli media dan ahli materi, menunjukkan bahwa bahan ajar yang dikembangkan memiliki kriteria sangat layak dengan skor rata-rata 4,65, baik menurut ahli media maupun ahli materi berdasarkan aspek penilaian mereka. Sementara itu, menurut respon siswa, bahan ajar tersebut memiliki skor rata-rata 4,25 dengan kriteria penilaian bahan ajar yang sangat layak.
Post-Pandemic Marketing Management Strategy Based on Fishbone Analysis in Kampung Inggris Pare, Kediri Regency
Authors: Permatasari Indah , Hidyatullah Ahmad Taufiq , Paulus Johanes Christian 
Published: July 2024

This research was conducted to dig out the root causes of ineffectiveness of marketing strategies implemented in English Educational Tourism Village in Pare, Kediri Regency and find the recommendations for them, specifically post-pandemic context. This research using a qualitative descriptive method, then, analyzed using a fishbone diagram. The result depicted English courses in Pare, Kediri did not well implement marketing strategies, specifically digitally. It was because of lacking knowledge and skills regarding business management, less capital and lacking high-quality human resources needed. In general, researchers gave some recommendations for evaluating marketing strategies such as : 1) Implementing Segmenting, Targeting, Positioning (STP) strategies, 2) Digitalizing marketing strategies 3) Gaining more capital, 4) Upscaling human resource competencies.
Analisis Kemandirian Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Mahmudah Noviatun , Elan E , Mulyana Edi Hendri 
Published: July 2024

Independence in children plays an important role for life as adults. Through independence, children become better prepared to face and solve problems that will be faced. Children who have high independence will easily get along with their friends, be able to make decisions for themselves, not depend on others. This article discusses the form of early childhood independence and several factors that influence early childhood independence. The purpose of writing this article is to describe the form of early childhood independence in Bulaksari Village. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The results showed that the form of independence of children in Bulaksari Village can be seen through daily activities through indicators of physical ability, self-confidence, responsibility, discipline, and being able to recognize emotions. From the results of the study it can be concluded that early childhood in Bulaksari Village has shown independence and a good level of independence.Kemandirian pada anak memegang peranan yang penting untuk kehidupan ketika dewasa. Melalui kemandirian anak menjadi lebih siap untuk menghadapi dan memecahkan permasalahan yang akan dihadapi. Anak yang memiliki kemandirian yang tinggi akan mudah bergaul dengan temannya, mampu membuat keputusan untuk dirinya, tidak bergantung kepada orang lain. Artikel ini membahas bentuk kemandirian anak usia dini dan beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi kemandirian anak usia dini. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bentuk kemandirian anak usia dini di Desa Bulaksari. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk kemandirian anak di Desa Bulaksari dapat dilihat melalui aktivitas sehari-hari melalui indikator kemampuan fisik, percaya diri, bertanggung jawab, disiplin, dan mampu mengendalikan emosi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, disimpulkan anak usia dini di Desa Bulaksari sudah menunjukkan kemandiriannya dan taraf kemandiriannya sudah baik.
Media Flash Card untuk Menstimulasi Perkembangan Keaksaraan Awal Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Rohmah Dita Nailul , Elan Elan , Rahman Taopik 
Published: July 2024

This article was written to analyze flash card media to stimulate early childhood literacy development. The research method used in this studi is a systematic literature study by capturing article from 2015 – 2023 through online searches on google and journal search sites. The result of the study show that early childhood literacy skills are very important to be stimulated as a child’s initial foundation in reading. The ability to read is important to have so that children can develop their language skill’s, be able to socialize with othe people, and as provision for children towards further education. In addition, the use of media, especially flash card or letter cards, has an important role in stimulating early childhood literacy skills. By using letter cards or flash card, children can get to know letter in a fun and interesting way. Learning methods need to be created as fun as possible so that children do not feel bored and learning takes place effectively and efficiently.Artikel ini ditulis untuk menganalisis media flash card untuk menstimulasi perkembangan keaksaraan awal anak usia 0 – 6 tahun pada masa keemasan. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan metode studi literature atau studi kepustakaan yang sistematis dengan menjaring artikel dalam rentang tahun 2015 – 2023 melalui pencarian online di google dan situs pencarian jurnal. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan keaksaraan anak usia dini sangat penting distimulasi sebagai pondasi awal anak dalam membaca. Kemampuan membaca penting dimiliki agar anak dapat mengembangkan keterampilan bahasa nya, dapat bersosialisasi dengan orang lain, serta sebagai bekal anak menuju pendidikan yang lebih lanjut. Selain itu, penggunaan media terutama flash card atau kartu huruf memiliki peran penting dalam stimulasi kemampuan keaksaraan awal anak usia dini. dengan menggunakan kartu huruf atau flash card ini anak dapat mengenal huruf dengan menyenangkan dan menarik. Metode pembelajaran perlu diciptakan se menyenangkan mungkin agar anak tidak merasa bosan dan pembelajaran berlangsung dengan efektif dan efisien.
Islamic Law Practice among East Javanesse Chinese Muslims; PITI’s Contribution on Its Enforcement
Authors: Mahfud Choirul , Ummu Salamah  , Ahmad Hasyim Mohamad Yusuf , Zalik Nuryana  , Lubis Muhammad Arif Fadhillah 
Published: July 2024

This qualitative research explores the practice of Islamic law among Chinese Muslims in Indonesia, focusing on the contribution of the Indonesian Chinese Islamic Association, or Persatuan Islam Tionghoa Indonesia (PITI) in East Java in three aspects; translating the Qur’an into Mandarin, organizing marriage guidance and religious consultation, and facilitating ḥalāl food industry. The primary data collection method involves in-depth interviews with Islamic leaders within the community, particularly those affiliated with PITI. Secondary data is gathered through an extensive review of literature comprising documents, books, news, and articles related to Islamic law practices among Indonesian Chinese Muslims. Data analysis employs a spiral approach, encompassing content analysis, contextual examination, and critical evaluation. The results of this research show that, specifically, PITI East Java is focused on three areas: arranging marriage counseling, translating the Qur'an into Mandarin, and developing a mentoring program for ḥalāl products. Besides, PITI uses a cultural approach to help Chinese Muslims comprehend and follow Islamic precepts while also taking into account their unique background and characteristics. As a result, the Chinese heritage has been influenced by Indonesian and Islamic traditions. This practice is dynamic and still proceeding in the new horizon that needs support from all stakeholders, the government, and other Muslim communities in Indonesia.
Bird Sound Feature Extraction and Recognition Model Design Based on Neural Network Architecture Search
Authors: jiang ying , zhang liu-lei , yang fan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Birds are of great significance to biodiversity. Bird sounds have obvious characteristics per species, and they are an important way forbids to communicate and transmit information. Accurate identification of bird species plays a critical role in biodiversity surveys. The development of deep learning has made it possible to identify bird species through acoustic characteristics. However, most of the deep learning-based research on bird sound recognition relies too much on traditional experience and subjective human-designed feature extraction and model design, regardless of whether they are optimal for the bird sound data. Therefore, this study proposes a deep learning model based on neural architecture search, which uses a simple and equivalent node to design the model structure for feature extraction and recognition and takes the inferring time as part of the loss function to balance classification accuracy and running time, reducing model complexity. During the feature extraction phase, the final model selects 36 as the optimal number of Mel filter banks. On a dataset of 264 bird sounds, the neural network architecture search-based model achieves an average classification accuracy of 92.44% and a maximum classification accuracy of 98.14%. This study provides a meaningful exploration for achieving bird sound recognition without relying on traditional experience and subjective human design.
Deformation mechanism of Large Deep Loess-mudstone Landslide under the Coupling effect of Loess Collapsibility and Earthquakes: A Case Study of the Yangpo Landslide in Min County, Gansu Province, China
Authors: Guo Changbao , Cao Jiawen , Liu Jixin , Yang Zhihua , Wei Changli , Wu Ruian , Cao Shichao 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Loess-mudstone landslides have become the most developed type of landslides on the Loess Plateau due to their ‘double-layer heterogeneous’ structure. Currently, there is a lack of research on the deformation and failure mechanisms of loess-mudstone landslides considering the coupling effects of loess collapsibility and seismic activity. This manuscript investigates the spatial structure and deformation characteristics of a large loess-mudstone landslide in Yangpo Village, Min County, Gansu Province, and the deformation characteristics and mechanisms were investigated by combining numerical simulation methods based on the Swell elastic-plastic model. The research results show: the volume of the Yangpo landslide is approximately 4.65 × 106 m³. The development of three layers of sliding zone, sliding zone is mainly developed in the loess and accumulation of body and mudstone junction, the maximum burial depth of 36.0 ~ 37.0 m. During the water saturation process, the loess structure is damaged due to the surface tension of clay particles (ts) and matric suction (s), resulting in surface cracks and uneven settlement, which can locally evolve into sinkholes. Numerical simulation indicates that under the action of loess collapsibility, the loess-mudstone landslide produces uneven vertical deformation, with the maximum vertical displacement increasing to 0.71 m. Some areas of the loess layer develop plastic damage zones. Under the coupling effect of loess collapsibility and seismic activity, the uneven settlement deformation of the loess continues to increase, with the maximum vertical displacement reaching 3.71 m. loess collapsibility is identified as a key factor in the deformation and failure of loess-mudstone landslides, with seismic activity exacerbating the deformation and failure. The research findings have significant theoretical implications for understanding the deformation characteristics and stability evaluation of large loess-mudstone landslides under the coupling effects of loess collapsibility and seismic activity. The results could provide geological support for disaster prevention and mitigation of loess-mudstone landslides.
Extraction and Identification of Transient Deformation after the Ludian Earthquake
Authors: Song Shangwu , Li Yuhang , Hao Ming , Wang Qingliang 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

This paper investigates the transient deformation signals associated with the Ludian M6.8 earthquake that occurred on June 22, 2014 in West-South of China, using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to extract the top four Principal Components (PCs) from the First-Order-Gauss-Markov (FOGM) time series. The spatiotemporal characteristics of these PCs were analyzed, revealing a spatiotemporal correlation associated with the Ludian earthquake. Statistical methods were then used to fit the decay characteristics of the spatial response of transient deformation, enabling the analysis of the spatial evolution pattern of transient deformation. Additionally, the spatial distribution pattern of transient deformation was analyzed in conjunction with the co-seismic mechanism, further confirming the transient deformation signal. The key findings of the study are as follows: 1. The spatiotemporal characteristics of the PC2 for East-West component and the PC1 for North-South component exhibit a "Stable-Accelerated-Recovery" pattern consistent with the Ludian earthquake, indicating that these two PCs represent transient deformation signals associated with the earthquake. 2. The spatial response values of the transient deformation signals decay with increasing epicentral distance, further verifying the correlation between the extracted PCs and the Ludian earthquake. 3. The spatial distribution pattern of post-seismic transient deformation is consistent with the co-seismic deformation field, indicating that post-seismic transient deformation is a continuation of the stress state change caused by the earthquake and represents the persistent deformation and displacement of the surface after the earthquake. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of PCA in identifying transient deformation signals associated with earthquakes and provide new insights into the study of post-seismic deformation mechanisms. The study also highlights the importance of considering potential limitations of PCA and the presence of non-linear components in GNSS data when interpreting the results.
Determining the Influencing Variables in Sustainable Production Management for Carpet Factories in Iran
Authors: Ravand Zahra Ghorbani , Xu Qi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objective
The purpose of this article is to define, categorize and prioritize the influencing variables in the process of carpet production to implement sustainable production management regarding controlling the influencing variables.
Methodology:
For this research, after reviewing the literature, sustainable production variables were extracted from previous studies. Then, the variables and their classifications were examined through interviews with experts using the Delphi method. Afterward, by using the detailed structural modeling of ISM (Interpretive Structural Modeling), the contextual relationships between the variables were determined. Finally, the influencing variables and their power of influence were evaluated via MICMAC analysis. This model has been implemented as a case study in Kashan carpet factories in Iran.
Findings:
The results of the research and MICMAC analysis showed that the most influential variables in sustainable production for carpet factories are training staff and managers, which have the greatest impact on the sustainability of carpet factories. The influences of other variables are measured and presented in the results tables (Table 8), which can help managers with decision making.
Originally:
The innovative aspect of this article was the classification and prioritization of influential variables related to the sustainability of carpet factories in Iran, which can help managers in the decision-making process related to sustainable production systems.
Assessment of disposal patterns in Murrah and Nili-Ravi buffaloes
Authors: Tamboli Pooja , Bharadwaj A. , Chaurasiya A. K. , Bangar Y. , Khanna S. , Singh K.P. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

The current study was carried out to look into the disposal patterns of Murrah and Nili-Ravi buffaloes kept at ICAR-CIRB, Hisar and Sub-Campus Nabha, Punjab, respectively. The purpose of the investigation was to estimate the various non-genetic factors affecting culling and mortality patterns in buffaloes to suggest suitable health management practices, selection, and breeding strategies for enhancing genetic gain in buffaloes. From 1983 to 2017, 1180 data of 679 Murrah and 501 Nili-Ravi were used to calculate the frequency of culling and death. The impacts of several parameters on disposal were explored, including breed, period of disposal, season of disposal, and lactation completed. The findings revealed that in Murrah, 90.72% of buffaloes were disposed of due to culling and 9.28% due to mortality. While, in the instance of Nili-Ravi, animal disposal due to culling accounted for 89.62% of the total, with mortality accounting for 10.38%. The main reason for culling was old age and low production, while the majority of buffaloes died from cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory problems. Furthermore, the effect of season was highly significant (p < 0.01) on the pattern of culling in buffaloes. Additionally, majority of the animals culled in the winter season, followed by summer and most of the animals culled were old aged (45 and 22%), low yielder (35 and 27%) and affected with mastitis (30 and 28%), respectively in both the winter and summer seasons. Moreover, the effect of period of disposal was highly significant (p < 0.01) on the both pattern of mortality and culling in buffaloes. Further, maximum (34%) number of animals culled in the period 1994-98 due to old age whereas lowest culling rate (3%) was seen during 2014 to 2018. In this sequence, it may be determined that the reason for disposal differs depending on the breed, period, season and lactation completed.As a result, our efforts should be directed towards improving management practices with the goal of lowering the rate of culling and mortality, which leads to higher lifetime performance and, as a result, the overall efficiency of the dairy farm.
A temperature, pH, and ion sensitive block copolymer with an unusual phase transition: Monomethoxy polyethylene glycol - block-polyethyleneimine
Authors: HAMALOĞLU KADRİYE ÖZLEM , Kosaoğlu Hacim , Tuncel Ali , Çelebi Serdar S. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

A temperature, pH and ion sensitive, block copolymer, monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (MPEG)–block-polyethyleneimine (PEI) was synthesized by carbodimide activation. MPEG-PEI block copolymer exhibited a thermally reversible phase transition from insoluble to soluble form with increasing temperature at neutral pH. MPEG-PEI chains are insoluble in the temperature range of 4-20oC in an aqueous medium containing 3.5 mM phosphate ion. By increasing temperature, homogeneous and transparent solutions including dissolved copolymer are obtained at temperatures higher than 20oC. The observed thermoresponsive behavior was opposite to that seen with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide). Depending on the phosphate ion concentration, the phase transition temperature for passing from insoluble to soluble form could be also precisely controlled between 4-40oC. The reversible phase transition behavior of MPEG-PEI copolymer was confirmed by ten consecutive heating-cooling cycles between 4 - 50oC. MPEG-PEI copolymer also exhibited another responsivity against pH. More appreciable increase in the average hydrodynamic size with the rising temperature was observed at pH 9.0 with respect to those obtained at pH 5 and 7. Temperature, pH and ion sensitive behavior of MPEG-PEI is documented for the first time. The reversible phase transition of MPEG-PEI is a promising tool which may open novel pathways, particularly for enzyme immobilization and drug release studies.
Elucidation of the pluripotent potential of bovine embryonic lineages facilitates the establishment of formative stem cell lines
Authors: Zhi Minglei , Gao Dengfeng , Yao Yixuan , Zhao Zimo , Wang Yingjie , He Pengcheng , Feng Zhiqiang , Zhang Jinying , Huang Ziqi , Gu Wenyuan , Zhao Jianglin , Zhang He , Wang Shunxin , Li Xin , Zhang Qiang , Zhao Zengyuan , Chen Xinze , Zhang Xiaowei , Qin Lun , Liu Jun , Liu Chengjun , Cao Suying , Gao Shuai , Yu Wenli , Han Jianyong , Ma Zhu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

The establishment of epiblast-derived pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) from cattle, which are important domestic animals that provide humans with milk and meat while also serving as bioreactors for producing valuable proteins, poses a challenge due to the unclear molecular signaling required for embryonic epiblast development and maintenance of PSC self-renewal. Here, we selected six key stages of bovine embryo development (E5, E6, E7, E10, E12, and E14) to track changes in pluripotency and the dependence on signaling pathways via modified single-cell transcription sequencing technology. The remarkable similarity of the gene expression patterns between cattle and pigs during embryonic lineage development contributed to the successful establishment of bovine epiblast stem cells (bEpiSCs) using 3i/LAF (WNTi, GSK3βi, SRCi, LIF, Activin A, and FGF2) culture systems. The generated bEpiSCs exhibited consistent expression patterns of formative epiblast pluripotency genes and maintained clonal morphology, normal karyotypes, and proliferative capacity for more than 112 passages. Moreover, these cells exhibited high-efficiency teratoma formation as well as the ability to differentiate into various cell lineages. The potential of bEpiSCs for myogenic differentiation, primordial germ cell like cells (PGCLCs) induction and as donor cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) was also assessed, indicating their promise in advancing cell-cultured meat production, gene editing, and animal breeding.