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Pre-Service Teachers Experiences during Teaching Practice in South Africa: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Adebola Oyinlola Omolara 
Published: January 2023

Pre-service teachers who want to become professional teachers are mandated to go for teaching practice at schools to implement the skills learnt in the classroom. Therefore, it is crucial for proper and adequate preparation at various schools where they will be teaching. Unfortunately, experiences from pre-service teachers, literature, and observations have testified that schools do not prepare enough, especially in resources. To address this issue, the study identified challenges pre-service teachers encountered during teaching practice and explored the possible solutions pre-service teachers faced. The study adopted Transformative Leadership Theory (TLT) as a theoretical framework, Participatory Research (PR) as research design, while Transformative Paradigm TP was adopted to lens the study. The selection of participants was done using a random sampling technique in order to be fair and unbiased. So, 10 out of 40 reflective assessments submitted by final year students were selected. Student reflection was used as a data collection method, while Thematic Analysis (TA) was adopted to analyse the data generated. The findings show that schools do not adequately prepare to receive pre-service teachers for teaching practice. It thereby recommended that schools with the intervention of the government, should try as much as possible to render support, especially in the area of educational resources, since there cannot be effective teaching in its absence. Again, the study recommends that schools orient learners about their perspectives towards pre-service teachers. .
Participatory WebGIS Wisata Pulau Setokok
Authors: Rassarandi Farouki Dinda , Irawan Sudra , Gustin Oktavianto , Riyadi Agung , Nashrullah Muhammad , Janah Nur Zahrati , Dzikri Afdhol , Suandi Fadli , Pratama Rizki Widi , Kaban Destriani , Tyas Anindea Pramilaning , Ramadhanti Fadiella Azhaara , Hidayat Cecep Maulana 
Published: January 2023

Kelurahan Pulau Setokok menawarkan beragam objek wisata yang melimpah dan ditunjang dengan fasilitas pendukung pariwisata yang cukup memadai.Selain itu, Pulau Setokok, yang merupakan bagian dari Kota Batam, memiliki posisi yang sangat strategis di jalur Sijori, yang sertamerta menarik wisatawan lokal maupun mancanegara. Akan tetapi, sampai saat ini keseluruhan objek wisata yang ada di Pulau Setokok belum dikelola dengan baik. Ditambah lagi, belum tersedia informasi lengkap terkait sebaran objek wisata tersebut dan fasilitas pendukungnya yang dapat diakses secara online dan terbuka.
Berdasarkan potensi dan permasalahan diatas, salah satu aksi yang dapat diterapkan untuk mengembangkan potensi wisata tersebut adalah pemetaan secara partisipatif objek-objek wisata dan fasilitas pendukungnya secara lengkap, actual, dan valid di Kelurahan Pulau Setokok.Hasilnya kemudian dipublikasikan dalam bentuk WebGIS yang dapat diakses secara online dan terbuka sehingga masyarakat luas akan semakin mengenal segala potensi wisata di sana. Harapannya, sektor pariwisata lokal di sana akan berkembang dan secara langsung akan meningkatkan perekonomian mikro masyarakat Pulau Setokok.
Amaqaba nama Gqobhoka?
Authors: Kumalo Siseko H. 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Working through the two concepts of amaqaba nama gqobhoka, I outline ‘ontological derision’. I argue that ontological derision is rooted in intra-Black conflict that leads to interracial conflict, and propose ontological recognition as a resolution to the tensions that exist in the South African political landscape. To reach the postcolonial condition advanced by scholars like Mahmood Mamdani (2021), the modes of life that existed in South Africa prior to colonial imposition need to be recognised as legitimate and worthy of participation in the formation of the public sphere. I argue that recognising this ontology will inform the genuine formation of an inclusive national identity in South Africa. Such a proposal is rooted in the thinking of William Wellington Gqoba, who suggests that the more the two cultures understand each other, the less tensions will exist between them.
PEMBUATAN ALAT TES KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS BAGI GURU SMP KEMALA BHAYANGKARI BANDUNG
Authors: Rohartati Sri , Widyatiningtyas Reviandari , Lisnawati Cucu , Retnaningrum Elly 
Published: January 2023

Sekolah sebagai lembaga pendidikan formal merupakan organisasi yang memiliki tugas dan tanggung jawab dalam mengembangkan potensi peserta didik hingga maksimal. Pengembangan kemampuan peserta didik tersebut dapat dilakukan melalui pembelajaran di kelas. Peserta didik dapat berhasil di kelas tidak terlepas dari kemampuan guru dalam merancang pembelajaran, kemampuan dalam mengelola kelas, merancang pendekatan, model dan metode pembelajaran serta kemampuan melakukan evaluasi yang baik.
Tuntutan kurikulum 2013 adalah kemampuan peserta didik dalam mencapai high order thinking skills (HOTS), sementara guru masih mengalami kesulitan dalam pembuatan alat evaluasi berupa instrumen tes. Salah satu kemampuan yang termasuk kemampuan HOTS adalah kemampuan berpikir kritis. Pembuatan alat evaluasi yang memenuhi HOTS merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh guru, begitupun dalam pembuatan instrumen tes kemampuan berpikir matematis yang merupakan bagian dari kemampuan HOTS. Penyelesaian masalah tersebut membutuhkan kajian teoritis ataupun empiris yang dapat disajikan dalam bentuk penulisan naskah instrumen evaluasi berupa tes kemampuan berpikir kritis..
Kemampuan berpikir kritis merupakan bagian dari keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi atau high order thinking skills (HOTS), permasalahan ini muncul sejak tahun 2017 bahwa pelaksanaan penyelenggaraan UNBK sudah menerapkan ujian dengan bentuk high order thinking skills (HOTS), keadaan ini menyebabkan peserta didik mengeluh dengan soal-soal yang diberikan terlalu sulit dan dipandang tidak sesuai dengan apa yang diajarkan di kelas. Sementara di pihak lain banyak sekali permasalahan yang dihadapi guru selama melaksanakan pembelajaran, apalagi dalam pembuatan alat evaluasi tes HOTS khususnya soal kemampuan berpikir kritis, karena selama ini belum ada pendampingan dan pelatihan dalam pembuatan instrumen tes kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis.
Sekolah Menengah Pertama yang menjadi mitra merupakan sekolah yang terus berkembang dengan pendanaan untuk pengembangan fisik maupun untuk pengembangan guru-gurunya sangat bergantung dari dana yang berasal dari dana masyarakat khususnya dari siswa, maka sangat membutuhkan dorongan dan sekaligus bantuan dalam upaya meningkatkan kinerja para guru sehingga dapat menghasilkan pesera didik yang dapat dibanggakan. Hal ini sesuai dengan tujuan pendidikan yang diinginkan pemerintah.
SEMINAR WORKSHOP LITERASI DIGITAL DAN DIGITAL MARKETING DI DESA SINDANGPANJI KECAMATAN CIKIJING MAJALENGKA
Authors: Prasetyo Tri Ferga , Sujadi Harun , Herawan Yoga 
Published: January 2023

Kegiatan KKN literasi digital di desa ini merupakan salah satu alternatif pilihan yang ditawarkan oleh Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika kepada perguruan tinggi dalam rangka mendorong percepatan pembangunan di desa dan peningkatan kualitas sumber daya manusia di desa melalui penggunaan digital. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah penyuluhan dan diskusi materi (paparan dan Tanya jawab), dan diakhiri oleh pengisian Post Test untuk peserta dengan dipandu oleh pemateri. Dalam pemaparan yang sudah dilakukan terlihat bahwa para masyarakat sangat antusias dan aktif dalam penyuluhan tersebut terlihat dari gambar kegiatan. Dosen Universitas Majalengka Memaparkan materi secara teratur mulai dari awal hingga sampai mengisi Post Test serta melakukan tanyajawab secara langsung dengan masyarakat. Untuk mengantisipasi penyebaran berita yang tidak benar atau hoaks, masyarakat perlu cermat dalam mencermati berita di media sosial. Di samping itu, masyarakat harus bijaksana dalam menggunakan media sosial dan saring sebelum sharing.
Analisis Citra Koperasi Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Masyarakat Untuk Berkoperasi
Authors: Azhar Solihin Shofwan , Sugih Mukti Ahmad , Nurwati Ucu 
Published: January 2023

Geographically Subang Regency has a very complete earth surface starting from the mountain highlands to the coastal and sea lowlands with multi-ethnic and ethnic populations as well as uneven levels of education and the interests of the Subang people who tend to migrate to work and build areas outside Subang Regency, as for the industries and even the agricultural and service sectors are mostly filled by workers from outside the Subang area. The distribution of cooperatives in Subang Regency has not been evenly distributed due to various challenges, around 80% of the cooperatives were not able to hold an annual member meeting (RAT) and have not been able to provide excellent service for members and non-members so that the ability to manage cooperatives has not been maximized. The purpose of this research is to find out the influence of the image of cooperatives in increasing public interest in cooperatives in Subang Regency. The research method used in this research is a descriptive analytic method with a case study approach to obtain in-depth data and information. The instrument used in this study was distributing questionnaires to the general public, students and civil servants as respondents. Based on the research result, it is known that members' responses regarding the role of cooperative image have a positive relationship to interest in cooperatives, but there are still some things with less criteria and need improvement in several aspects. In this study, there will be several efforts that must be made to increase the community's interest in cooperatives in Subang Regency, West Java Province.
ANADOLU KÖY HALILARINDA MOTİF VE KOMPOZİSYON ÇÖZÜMLEMELERİ
Authors: UĞURLU Aydın , UĞURLU Servet Senem 
Published: January 2023

Anadolu köy halıları ve göçebe yaşamında dokunan halılar incelendiğinde; dokumacıların inanç, kutsallık, yaşam, yaşadıkları çevre bağlamında oluşturdukları önemli ve belirli özellikteki motifleri halılarda kullandıkları görülmektedir. Bunların temelini, yaşadıkları ortamlar, karşılaştıkları olaylar ve kullandıkları nesneler oluşturmaktadır. Bu nesneler ise tarihi ve güncel olabildiği gibi soyut, sembolik ve organik olmaktadır. Anadolu halılarındaki motiflerin daima kare, dikdörtgen, üçgen, altıgen, sekizgen, paralelkenar gibi geometrik alan içerisine yerleştirilerek geliştirildikleri kolaylıkla anlaşılmaktadır. Bu temelde oluşturulmuş motifler, Anadolu köy halılarının orta alanlarının çeşitli kompozisyon değerlendirmeleri ile kenarsularında kullanılmıştır. Bu motifleri oluşturan, geliştiren ve dokuyanların ellerinde ne kâğıt ne de kalem bulunmaktadır. Ellerinde ise eskiden kalma halı örnekleri, ayna ve taksimatsız cetvel olan bu insanlar, yaratıcılıklarını orijinal sanat bağlamında oluşturmuşlardır. Ayrıca bunların görselleştirilmeleri ise; düzlem geometri bağlamında dikey, yatay ve diyagonal yönlerde oluşturularak yapıldığı görülmektedir. Anadolu köy halıları incelenirse; halının desenleri yönünden orta alan ve kenarsuları ile oluşturulan iki temel bölümden oluşturulduğu görülür.
Oğuz boylarından Türkmen ve Yörüklerin Orta Asya’dan Anadolu’ya aktardıkları motifler, sadece süsleme öğesi ya da estetik bir eleman olarak değerlendirilmemelidir. Çünkü onları tek boyuta indirgemek içlerini boşaltmaktan öteye gitmeyecektir. Toplumun ortak anlam yüklediği sembolik motif, renk ve anlamlar; geçmişten günümüze ulaşan ve kullanılan geleneksel biçimlerin kökenleri ve bunların yüzey değerlendirmelerinin geometrik açıklamaları, göründüğünden farklı anlamlar taşıyan ikonografik motifler olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Anadolu köy halıları geometri, halk bilimi, sanat tarihi, toplum bilimi gibi farklı görüşler yanı sıra bazen ideolojik yönlü çözümlemeler ile motif ve desen kompozisyonlarındaki düzen ve simetri öğelerinin açıklamaları yapılmaktadır.
Bu araştırmada, Anadolu köy halılarında kullanılan motiflerin oluşturulmasında temeller araştırılacaktır. Ayrıca bu halılardaki motif ve kompozisyon çözümlemeleri geometrik temelle incelenerek açıklanmaya çalışılacaktır.
Population Dynamics of Shark Species in the Coast Of Ghana, West Africa
Authors: Ackah Rachael , Amekor William Dzisenu , Amponsah Samuel KK 
Published: January 2023

This study aimed at assessing the growth and mortality parameters of the Prionace gluaca and Sphyrna lewini shark species from the coast of Ghana. Data was taken for nine (9) months from April 2021 to December 2021. The length data taken from the shark species was analyzed for the estimation of population parameters using the FiSAT II tool. From the results, the estimated asymptotic length (L∞) and the growth rate (K) of P. glauca and S. lewini were 396.4 cm and 0.27 yr–1 and 349.1 cm and 0.24 yr–1 respectively, indicating that these species exhibited slow growing characteristics, evinced by a longevity of approximately 11 – 12 years. The length at first capture (Lc50) for P. gluaca was 128.6 cm and that for S. lewini was 169.0 cm. The length at first maturity (Lm50) for P. gluaca and S. lewini was 179.74 cm and 160.4 cm respectively. By comparing the Lc50 and Lm50, it implies that individuals of P. gluaca were vulnerable to fishing gears before having the chance to mature and even spawn once. The total mortality (Z), natural mortality (M), fishing mortality (F) and the exploitation rates for P. glauca and S. lewini were 0.82 yr–1 , 0.22 yr–1 , 0.60 yr–1 and 0.73 and 0.76 yr–1, 0.21 yr–1, 0.55 yr–1 and 0.72, respectively. This suggests that fishing activities are the main cause of decline in the abundance of these shark species. The exploitation rate (E > 0.5) revealed that these species are overexploited in Ghana’s marine waters. Based on these findings, it is recommended that fishing effort be reduced through appropriate measures by relevant authorities.
Vol. 9, No. 3, December 2022: 353-365
Dose Optimization of 17 α-Methyltestosterone to Maximize Sex Reversal of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)
Authors: Alam Md Shahanoor , Roy Animesh , Shathi Sadia Binte , Deb Shyama , Alam Mohammad Shafiqul , Mondal Md Nurunnabi 
Published: January 2023

The study investigated the optimum dose of 17 α-methyltestosterone (17α–MT) for maximum sex reversal and growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Using a completely randomized design, three treatments (Control, T-1, T-2, and T-3) in triplicates were set up. The control group diet was devoid of 17α–MT. The remaining three groups, T-1, T-2, and T-3, were fed feed that contained 30, 60, and 100 mg kg-1 of 17α–MT, respectively. Fry of three days old were stocked at a rate of 100 per tank. They were fed with experimental diet for 28 days. After the hormone treatment and 90 days of rearing the highest survival rate was found in the control group. Gonadal squashing of O. niloticus showed different sex ratios for different treatments. The control group showed a normal sex ratio of 48.33% males and 51.67% females. The experimental group T-3 showed the highest percentage of males (98.33%) followed by T-2 (93.33%) and T-1 (76.66%). After 90 days of rearing, although the study found the highest mean length (82.12±1.5 mm), weight (26.74±0.08 g) and SGR (9.17±0.05%) in the treatment T2, these growth performance parameters did not differ significantly with the result of treatment T3. The Nile tilapia's sex ratio has been found to be more affected by a higher dose, or 100 mg 17α–MT kg-1 of feed. With the increase of hormone inclusion level, sex reversal percentage increases. Higher doses of 17α–MT have also a positive impact on Nile tilapia growth performance. Growth increases with the increasing 17α–MT level up to 60 mg in the diet of O. niloticus. Based on the study, the recommended dose for producing maximum mono-sex male tilapia in commercial hatcheries may be 100 mg 17α–MT kg-1 feed.
Vol. 9, No. 3, December 2022: 377-384
Processing renewable and waste-based feedstocks with fluid catalytic cracking: Impact on catalytic performance and considerations for improved catalyst design
Authors: Mastry Melissa Clough , Dorazio Lucas , Fu James C. , Gómez Juan Pedro , Sedano Sergio , Ail Snehesh S. , Castaldi Marco J. , Yilmaz Bilge 
Published: January 2023

Refiners around the globe are either considering or are actively replacing a portion of their crude oil inputs originating from fossil sources with alternative sources, including recycled materials (plastics, urban waste, mixed solid waste) and renewable materials (bio-mass waste, vegetable oils). In this paper, we explore such replacement, specifically focusing on the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) operation. Five pyrolysis oils, obtained from municipal solid waste (MSW) and biogenic material (olive stones/pits), were fully characterized and tested at 10% loading against a standard fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) vacuum gasoil (VGO) feed in a bench scale reactor using an industrially available fluid catalytic cracking catalyst based on ultrastable Y zeolite to simulate fluid catalytic cracking co-processing. Despite having unique feed properties, including high Conradson carbon (e.g., up to 19.41 wt%), water (e.g., up to 5.7 wt%), and contaminants (e.g., up to 227 ppm Cl) in some cases, the five pyrolysis oils gave similar yield patterns as vacuum gasoil. Gasoline was slightly (ca. 1 wt%) higher in all cases and LPG slightly (ca. 1 wt%) lower. Olefinicity in the LPG streams were unchanged, bottoms and light cycle oil (LCO) showed no significant changes, while dry gas was slightly (up to −0.2 wt%) lower. Coke selectivity was also unchanged (maximum −7.7 wt%, relatively), suggesting minimal to no heat balance concerns when co-processing in an industrial fluid catalytic cracking unit. The results demonstrate the applicability of municipal solid waste and biogenic originating pyrolysis oils into a refinery. A catalyst design concept is explored, based on higher rare Earth oxide exchange and/or utilization of ZSM-5 zeolite, that would further minimize the impacts of replacing fossil oils with pyrolysis oils, namely one that shifts the 1% higher gasoline into LPG.
Association of IFN-γ +874 A/T SNP and hypermethylation of the -53 CpG site with tuberculosis susceptibility
Authors: Álvarez Guadalupe Inés , Hernández Del Pino Rodrigo Emanuel , Barbero Angela María , Estermann Martín Andrés , Celano Josefina , Musella Rosa María , Palmero Domingo Juan , García Verónica Edith , Pasquinelli Virginia 
Published: January 2023

IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) is now the 2nd leading infectious killer after COVID-19 and the 13th leading cause of death worldwide. Moreover, TB is a lethal combination for HIV-patients. Th1 responses and particularly IFN-γ are crucial for immune protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Many gene variants for IFNG that confer susceptibility to TB have been described in multiple ethnic populations. Likewise, some epigenetic modifications have been evaluated, being CpG methylation the major epigenetic mark that makes chromatin inaccessible to transcription factors, thus avoiding the initiation of IFNG transcription.MethodsWe evaluated both genetic and epigenetic changes involved in IFN-γ production and TB susceptibility in Argentine population. Amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR) was performed for the IFN-γ +874 A/T polymorphism (rs2430561) genotyping in 199 healthy donors (HD) and 173 tuberculosis (TB) patients. IFN-γ levels from M. tuberculosis-stimulated PBMCs were measured by ELISA. The methylation status at the -53 CpG site of the IFNG promoter in individuals with latent infection (LTBI), TB and HD was determine by pyrosequencing.ResultsUsing a case-control study, we found that A allele and, consequently, AA genotype were overrepresented in patients with active disease. Moreover, HD carrying T allele (AT or TT genotype) evidenced an augmented IFN-γ secretion compared to TB patients. Codominance was the genetic model that best fits our results according to the Akaike information criterion (AIC). In addition, increased methylation levels at the -53 CpG site in the IFN-γ promoter were observed in whole blood of patients with active TB compared to LTBI individuals.DiscussionIFN-γ is regulated by genetic variants and epigenetic modifications during TB. Besides, AA genotype of the rs2430561 single nucleotide polymorphism could be considered as a potential TB susceptibility genetic biomarker in Argentina and the methylation of the -53 CpG site could result in a useful predictor of TB reactivation.
Spatial variation of strong ground motions in a heterogeneous soil site based on observation records from a dense array
Authors: Yang Qianli , Yu Ruifang , Jiang Peng , Chen Kexu 
Published: January 2023

The difference in local sediment thickness and soil properties has a significant impact on the spatial variation mechanism of seismic ground motion in the engineering scale. Due to the scarcity of observation data of dense arrays, the existing theoretical studies are mostly developed by numerical simulation methods, including human factors and a large number of assumptions. In view of this, based on the multistation observation records of the Luxian MS 6.0 earthquake and Yibin MS 5.1 earthquake obtained using a Zigong dense array, the study quantitatively analyzes the spatial characteristics of ground motion in heterogeneous soil sites by integrating a theoretical model with numerical analysis. In this study, many popular approaches including root-mean-square acceleration, horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) of microtremor and strong motion records, and lagged coherency are comprehensively utilized to make the conclusion accurate and reliable. The results show that local soil conditions could affect the attenuation of coherence function with distance. The station-pairs with similar HVSR characteristics generally present a higher coherence level when the difference of the interstation distance is less than 100 m. In addition, the coherency function between stations will be greatly reduced when the H/V spectral ratio characteristics differ greatly, which is also obvious in the low-frequency part below 5 Hz. Finally, a lagged coherency model that considers the influence of heterogeneous soil is constructed in this study. The model has a definite physical meaning and can better represent the spatial variation of ground motion at nonbedrock sites.