bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Management Process of the Emergency Curriculum and Its Influential Factors: Insight from the Field
Authors: Suksesi Shella , Subkhan Edi 
Published: August 2023

This study aims to identify the problems that arose amid the implementation of the emergency curriculum endorsed by the government among teachers and students. The emergency curriculum is a top-down curricular intervention as a means to overcome the problems caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. The research has been conducted in one senior high school in the center of Semarang City, involving several interviewees by employing a qualitative approach. The results showed that there are varieties of teachers’ understanding of emergency curriculum as well as their resistance and acceptance. During the planning stage, the role of teacher association based on the subject matter (MGMP), district of education office, and school principal are central. Afterward, in the organizing and implementation stages of the emergency curriculum technical and non-technical barriers from the students cause learning problems, e.g. poor internet infrastructure, lack of digital literacy skills, and teachers’ misunderstanding of the basic concept of emergency curriculum. However, until the end of the process management (assessment stage) there is no significant problems can be found. In this regard, all students have met the minimum required standard of achievement.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi masalah yang muncul di tengah penerapan kurikulum darurat yang disahkan oleh pemerintah di kalangan guru dan siswa. Kurikulum darurat merupakan intervensi kurikuler dari atas ke bawah sebagai sarana untuk mengatasi masalah yang disebabkan oleh wabah Covid-19. Penelitian ini dilakukan di salah satu SMA di pusat Kota Semarang, melibatkan beberapa narasumber dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat variasi pemahaman guru terhadap kurikulum darurat, juga resistensi dan penerimaan mereka. Pada tahap perencanaan, peran Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP), Dinas Pendidikan, dan kepala sekolah sangat penting. Setelah itu, pada tahap pengorganisasian dan implementasi kurikulum darurat, hambatan teknis dan non-teknis dari siswa menyebabkan masalah pembelajaran, misalnya infrastruktur internet yang buruk, kurangnya keterampilan literasi digital, dan kesalahpahaman guru terhadap konsep dasar kurikulum darurat. Walau demikian, hingga akhir proses pengelolaan (tahap penilaian) tidak ditemukan masalah yang berarti. Dalam hal ini, semua siswa telah memenuhi standar pencapaian minimum yang disyaratkan (KKM).
Do There Any Higher Order Thinking Skills in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Textbook?
Authors: Rochmatillah Fafii 
Published: August 2023

The poor results of national and international assessments make the national curriculum get criticism. Meanwhile, the Cambridge curriculum gets popular because of its quality. Textbooks as curriculum manifestations affect student learning. This study describes Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and the dominance of its level in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics 4 textbooks which are Teacher's Resources and Learner's Book. This study uses a directed qualitative content analysis method. This research shows that all HOTS levels (analyze, evaluate, and create) are spread across four major themes (number, measure, data handling, and geometry) Teacher's Resource and Learner's Book. Theoretically, HOTS in the Teacher's Resource and Learner's Book can teach critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication because the learning content of HOTS in this book uses a student-centered approach and the teacher actively provides scaffolding using open-ended questions, discussions, and group activities. HOTS level creating is dominant in Teacher's Resource and analysis is dominant in Learner's Book.
Abstrak
Hasil assesmen nasional dan internasional yang konsisten buruk membuat kurikulum nasional menuai kritik. Sementara itu, kurikulum Cambridge diminati sejumlah kalangan karena dianggap lebih berkualitas. Buku teks sebagai manifestasi kurikulum berpengaruh terhadap pembelajaran siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mendeskripsikan Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) dan dominasi levelnya dalam buku teks Cambridge Primary Mathematics 4 yang terdiri dari Teacher’s Resources dan Learner’s Book. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis isi kualitatif terarah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ketiga level HOTS (menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan mencipta) tersebar dalam keempat tema besar (number, measure, handling data, dan geometry) Teacher’s Resource dan Learner’s Book. Secara teoretis, HOTS dalam Teacher’s Resource dan Learner’s Book dapat membelajarkan critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, dan communication karena pembelajaran muatan HOTS dalam buku ini terpusat pada siswa dan guru aktif memberikan scaffolding menggunakan pertanyaan open-ended, diskusi, serta aktivitas berkelompok. HOTS dalam Teacher’s Resource didominasi oleh level mencipta, sedangkan Learner’s Book didominasi level menganalisis.
Teaching Digital Citizenship for Vocational Students through “Netizen” Application: its Urgency and Effectiveness
Authors: Wahyudi Diki , Prihatin Titi 
Published: August 2023

This study aims to develop a mobile learning-based application, named Netizen, that supports students' independent learning. The research employs a developmental research approach, primarily utilizing the ADDIE instructional design model. The study's findings indicate a positive trend. Specifically, the validation of media and material experts at 84.67% and 96.67%, respectively, illustrates the feasibility of producing Netizen applications. The Wilcoxon test's results, with Asymp.Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000, are less than <0.05, signifying a significant difference in the average scores of students before and after using the Netizen application. The effectiveness test results reveal a gain score of 0.7052 or 70.52%, classifying it as highly effective. In conclusion, the Netizen application can enhance students' learning processes and outcomes.
Abstrak
Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan aplikasi berbasis pembelajaran seluler, yang dinamakan Netizen, yang dapat mendukung pembelajaran mandiri siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian pengembangan, dengan menggunakan model desain instruksional ADDIE sebagai pendekatan utama. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kecenderungan positif. Secara khusus, validasi dari ahli media dan ahli materi pada tingkat 84,67% dan 96,67%, masing-masing, menggambarkan kemungkinan untuk memproduksi aplikasi Netizen. Hasil uji Wilcoxon, dengan Asymp.Sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000, kurang dari <0,05, menandakan perbedaan yang signifikan dalam skor rata-rata siswa sebelum dan setelah menggunakan aplikasi Netizen. Hasil uji efektivitas mengungkapkan skor kenaikan sebesar 0,7052 atau 70,52%, yang diklasifikasikan sebagai sangat efektif. Sebagai kesimpulan, aplikasi Netizen dapat meningkatkan proses pembelajaran dan hasil belajar siswa.
Using African Indigenous Knowledge in Conceptualizing Peculiarities-Based Teacher Education Curricula for African Universities
Authors: Rufai Saheed Ahmad , Adedeji Luqman Lekan , Musa Bello 
Published: August 2023

The dominant nature of Western models of teacher education in African universities has become a subject of great concern. Research reveals that teacher education curriculum models in such universities are either a wholesale importation or partial duplication of some of the dominant models of teacher preparation especially the Teachers College, Columbia and University of Wisconsin, Madison models. Accordingly, such curricula are ostensibly non-African in nature. Consequently, there is a clamour for an African indigenous model with potential to produce African-based teachers for Africa and its Diaspora. This study which has Indigenous Knowledge as its theoretical basis attempts to formulate university-based Afrocentric teacher education curriculum. The study employs a multiplicity of methods comprising curriculum criticism, the historical method, the analytic method, and creative synthesis. Its significance lies in its potential to contribute to the promotion of the African identity through ideologically independent teachers for ultimate implementation of school curricula in Africa.
Abstrak
Dominasi pendidikan keguruan model Barat di universitas-universitas Afrika telah menjadi perhatian yang besar. Beberapa penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa model-model pengembangan kurikulum pendidikan keguruan sepenuhnya merupakan impor atau duplikasi dari model beberapa model dominan persiapan calon guru, terutama Teachers College, Columbia dan universitas Wisconsin, Madison. Dengan demikian, kurikulum yang dijalankan seolah-olah tidak kontekstual Afrika. Akibatnya, muncul tuntutan lahirnya model asli Afrika yang potensial menghasilkan guru-guru berbasis Afrika untuk Afrika dan diasporanya. Kajian ini menggunakan pengetahuan pribumi sebagai basis teoretik untuk mengembangkan kurikulum pendidikan keguruan berbasis universitas yang menempatkan nuansa dan konteks Afrika sebagai fokus utama. Kajian ini menggunakan beragam metode, antara lain kritik kurikulum, telaah sejarah, metode analitik, dan sintesis kreatif. Signifikansi kajian ini terlatak pada potensinya berkontribusi bagi promosi identitas Afrika melalui guru-guru yang secara ideologis independent untuk mengimplementasikan kurikulum sekolah-sekolah di Afrika secara optimal.
Features of pregnancy course in patients with thrombophilia and abnormal placenta location
Authors: Zubenko V. B. , Lovkova A. I. 
Published: August 2023

Aim: to identify inherited and acquired thrombophilia as well as features of pregnancy course in women with abnormal placenta location.Materials and Methods. Within the framework of a prospective controlled cohort non-randomized, interventional study there was analyzed pregnancy course in 135 women with abnormal placenta location: group I – 42 patients with abnormal placenta location in history; group II – 61 women with placenta previa detected during ongoing pregnancy; group III – 32 patients with placenta previa detected both in ongoing and previous pregnancy. The control group consisted of 120 pregnant women with normal placenta location without a previous complicated obstetric history. All patients underwent clinical examination of pregnancy course assessing fetus intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and fetal biophysical profile; inherited and acquired thrombophilia were identified – analyzing circulating antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) by ELISA, inherited thrombophilia by polymerase chain reaction to identify mutations in genes encoding 5,10methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), G20210A mutations in prothrombin gene, V Leiden mutation, polymorphismin fibrinogen and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) genes.Results. Inherited thrombophilia was detected in 101 (74.81 %) pregnant woman with abnormal placenta location: group I – in 31 (73.8 %) patients, group II and group III – in 44 (72.1 %) and 26 (81.3 %) patients, respectively. Inherited forms of thrombophilia were detected in 29 (24.2 %) women from control group. Multigenic forms of thrombophilia peaked in group III (14/43.8 %), followed by group I (16/38.1 %) and group II (23/37.7 %). In the control group, multigenic thrombophilia was detected in 16 (13.3 %) women. Selective inherited thrombophilia and АРАs circulation were detected in 30 (22.22 %) women with abnormal placenta location: group I – in 8 (19.0 %) patients, group II – in 13 (21.3 %), and group III – in 9 (28.1 %) cases. In the control group, there were only 8 (6.7 %) such patients. Patients with IUGR signs were identified in all study groups: 4 (9.52 %) in group I, 6 (9.84 %) in group II, 6 (18.75 %) in group III as well as in control group in 6 (6.67 %) women.Conclusion. Pregnancy management in patients with thrombophilia and placental abnormalities should be accompanied by an proper fetal assessment (biophysical profile) and, in some cases, anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. However, insufficient number of cases requires to conduct further investigations to assess a relation between thrombophilia, placenta previa and a risk of obstetric complications particularly IUGR.
A New Paradigm for Structural Characterization, including Rotational Measurements at a Single Site
Authors: Rossi Yara , Tatsis Konstantinos , Clinton John , Chatzi Eleni , Rothacher Markus 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT
In this article, we demonstrate that a single station can be used to measure the dynamic properties of a structure. The station includes a collocated accelerometer and rotational sensor, hence, can record both three-component translation and three-component rotation and is referred to as the 6C-station within this study. The key advantage of this approach is to provide a fast and simple path to a comprehensive structural health monitoring characterization that is comparable to the use of a traditional approach using a horizontal array of three-component accelerometers. The deployment of newly developed high-quality rotational sensors allows the direct measurement of structural rotations, facilitating the extraction of structural mode shapes. In this work, we show how an established system identification tool, stochastic subspace identification, can be applied to the 6C-station data and characterize modal properties and structural response. Our results are verified and contrasted against standard horizontal and vertical array configurations. The Prime Tower, a high-rise structure in Zürich, serves as a case study. A structural characterization of this building is presented for the first time. We show that a 6C-station is capable of defining the frequencies of this stiff high-rise building with a fidelity that is on par with a five-sensor horizontal array. The mode shapes of the roof can be precisely determined with a confidence margin that is comparable to conventional sensing array solutions. However, the effectiveness of using only a 6C-station is determined by the noise level of the sensors—in particular, the rotational seismometer needs to be of high quality. The results indicate that, owing to the collocation measurement of translation and rotation, a 6C-station can deliver a comprehensive structural monitoring solution with minimum time, effort, and footprint.
Immunological response in health care workers post COVID-19 vaccination
Authors: Sidhu Shailpreet Kaur , Singh Kanwardeep , Kaur Savjot , Jairath Mohan , Kaur Amandeep 
Published: August 2023

To curb SARS-CoV-2, various vaccines received Emergency Authorization Use by copious agencies. These vaccines are administered to health-care workers, front-line workers, elderly individuals and many others. Health care workers were the first to be administered with vaccines, thus, evaluating the antibody response helps to portray a picture of the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection amid Health Care Workers. The present study aimed to investigate the production of total antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 before and after vaccination (2 doses) among Health Care Workers along with associated factors. The present study was conducted on 60 healthcare workers as cases who got vaccinated for COVID-19. The semi-quantitative detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Ab in the samples was detected using Erba Lisa COVID-19 total antibody indirect ELISA kit using standard protocol as described by the manufacturer. In the present study, co-morbidities such as hypertension was presented in only 8 (12.3%) individuals, diabetes in 4 (6.1%) and Coronary Artery Disease in 1 (1.5%). After first dose of administration, 86.67% HCWs were found seropositive for the anti-SARS-CoV-2 Ab while 13.33% were seronegative, however, after second dose 100% seroprevalence was observed amid HCWs. The statistical analysis depicted a significant difference (p&#60;0.0001) in antibody titres among individuals before and after vaccination. The mean of total antibody levels detected at zero week was (4.1), 4th week, (39.09), 8th week (79.39) and 12th week (105). The present study provides important information on the detectable levels of antibodies induced by COVISHIELD against the SARS-CoV-2 which was independent of gender and age.
A comparative study of hearing outcome in cholesteatoma surgery canal wall up versus canal wall downmastoidectomy in 100 patients
Authors: Rameshbhai Trupti Savariya , Damjibhai Alpesh Fefar 
Published: August 2023

Cholesteatoma is a well-demarcated sac of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the temporal bone, which is commonly characterized as “skin in the wrong place. The major goal of surgery for cholesteatoma is to make the ear safe and dry with increasing concern of the hearing outcome of patients. Two main surgical techniques employed are Canal Wall down (CWD) and Canal Wall up Mastoidectomy (CWU). In the current study, an attempt would be made to evaluate which technique would be better for achieving disease clearance with favorable hearing outcome and dry ear.1. To evaluate the hearing results following CWU and CWD surgery in patient with cholesteatoma.2. To decide surgical approach according to extension of disease.Materials and Methods:This is a prospective study involving 100 patients with cholesteatoma who had undergone CWD and CWU surgery over the period of 3 years.The choice of mastoidectomy, CWD or CWU, was the decision of the surgeon, after completely evaluating the patient, preoperatively and intraoperatively. All cases were followed up & assessed by autoscopic examination & PTA for minimum of 3 months. In the CWD group, mean hearing gain, in 3 months was 12±1.73dB. In the CWU group, hearing gain in 3 month postoperative period was 18±2.06 dB. Also the hearing gain between the two groups was compared and it was found to be statistically significant for the 3 months (p=0.0002) postoperatively; signifying that there was a comparable difference for CWU over CWD mastoidectomy in the matter of Hearing Gain. SNHL was also seen post operatively in both group. Total 3 (6%) patient in CWU had SNHL post operatively in comparison to 7(14%) patients in CWD. From our study results, we think that CWU is superior to the CWD surgery in cases of cholesteatoma because of good post-operative hearing outcome as well as less complication and law morbidity. CWD surgery should be used in cases of extensive cholesteatoma, mental retardation, not sure about follow up and inadequate middle ear space cases.
É TORÜ MAÜ: HUITO NUESTRO ESPÍRITU
Authors: Ricardo Zuluaga Mayra , Fernández Sebastián Sandra 
Published: August 2023

ResumenÉ torü maü es una narrativa tejida desde la voz y experiencias de una profesora Magütá, que aprendió a conocer las historias de su territorio caminando y escuchando los tü (hilos) que le fueron soplados por naineküãe ‘nae, el espíritu de la selva. Este recorrido sonoro narrativo nos lleva al encuentro de é, el huito, un fruto que dio origen a un pueblo nacido de su afrecho rallado y mezclado con un corazón. En el líquido exprimido de su esencia, se revelan las raíces-vida de una mujer amazónica que nos acerca al sentir que ella tiene del vientre materno que la sostiene. Resumo É torü maü é uma narrativa tecida a partir da voz e das experiências de uma professora Magütá, que aprendeu a conhecer as histórias de seu território caminhando e ouvindo os tü (fios) que lhe foram soprados por naineküãe 'nae, o espírito da floresta. Esta trilha sonora narrativa leva-nos ao encontro com o huito (genipapo), fruto que deu origem a um povo nascido do seu farelo ralado e misturado com um coração. No líquido espremido de sua essência, revelam-se as raízes-vida de uma mulher amazônica, aproximando-nos do sentir que tem do ventre materno que a sustenta.
Storage in the Deep Aquifer: Stochastic Process in Time and Frequency Domain Using Groundwater Level Response to Seismic Activation of the Tohoku Earthquake, Japan, 2011
Authors: Shih David Ching-Fang 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This study delves the interplay of Rayleigh wave-groundwater-aquifer dynamics, utilizing seismic data from designated stations, particularly the magnitude 9 event on March 11, 2011 (02:46:23 PM epicenter), Tohoku Earthquake, Japan. Auto spectra uncover significant peaks, linking groundwater shifts with Rayleigh waves' vertical motion. High coherence between groundwater levels and seismogram vertical shifts confirms this connection. Coherence analysis validates it within a frequency range. Aquifer storage coefficient estimation aligns with confined aquifer norms, ranging from 1.0E-05 to1.0E-03. This consistency holds true across different methods and other earthquake event, highlighting seismic impact. The research emphasizes seismic relevance for groundwater insight. Expanding datasets is recommended for coefficient precision. These insights enhance understanding of aquifer behavior during seismic events, aiding groundwater management and earthquake readiness in susceptible regions. Further research should expand datasets for coefficient accuracy. Insights advance aquifer behavior comprehension during seismic events, guiding groundwater management and earthquake readiness in prone regions.
Stem cell transcriptional profiles from mouse subspecies reveal cis-regulatory evolution at ribosomal large-subunit genes
Authors: Brem Rachel , Simon Noah , Kim Yu Jin , Bautista Diana , Dutton James 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

A key goal of evolutionary genomics is to harness molecular data to draw inferences about selective forces that have acted on genomes. The field progresses in large part through the development and benchmarking of advanced molecular-evolution analysis methods. Here we evaluated the rigor and performance of a test of directional, cis-regulatory evolution across genes in pathways, using stem cells from Mus musculus subspecies as a model. We discovered a unique program of induction of ribosomal large-subunit genes in stem cells of the Southeast Asian mouse M. m. castaneus relative to its sister taxa, driven in part by cis-regulatory variation. As a complement, we used sequence analyses to find population- and comparative-genomic signatures of selection in M. m. castaneus, at the upstream regions of the ribosomal gene cohort. The unique high-expression program for these loci in M. m. castaneus was recapitulated in stem cell-derived neurons. We interpret our data under a model of changes in lineage-specific pressures across Mus musculus in stem cells with high translational capacity. Together, our findings underscore the rigor of integrating expression and sequence-based methods to generate hypotheses about evolutionary events from long ago.
KEAP1 promotes anti-tumor immunity by inhibiting PD-L1 expression in NSCLC
Authors: Piao Hai-long , Liu Hongxu , Xia Tian , Li Jinghan , Li Siyi , Shi Daiwang , Shi Xiang , Liu Yu , Zhang Yi , Wang Gebang , Zhang Chenlei 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Immunotherapy has become a prominent first-line cancer treatment strategy. In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the expression of PD-L1 induces an immuno-suppressive effect to protect cancer cells from immune elimination, which designates PD-L1 as an important target for immunotherapy. However, little is known about the regulation mechanism and the function of PD-L1 in lung cancer. In this study, we have discovered that KEAP1 serves as an E3 ligase to promote PD-L1 ubiquitination and degradation. We found that overexpression of KEAP1 suppressed tumor growth and promoted cytotoxic T-cell activation in vivo. These results indicate the important role of KEAP1 in anti-cancer immunity. Moreover, the combination of elevated KEAP1 expression with anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy resulted in a synergistic effect on both tumor growth and cytotoxic T-cell activation. Additionally, we found that the expressions of KEAP1 and PD-L1 were associated with NSCLC prognosis. In summary, our findings shed light on the mechanism of PD-L1 degradation and how NSCLC immune escape through KEAP1-PD-L1 signaling. Our results also suggest that KEAP1 agonist might be a potential clinical drug to boost anti-tumor immunity and improve immunotherapies in NSCLC.