Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis Bahasa Indonesia di Sekolah Menengah Atas Berbasis Multiple Intelegensi Berpendekatan Observation Based Learning

Pembelajaran menjadi lebih menarik bagi siswa khususnya dan bagi sekolah pada umumnya sehingga tujuan pembelajaran yang telah dirumuskan dari setiap kompetensi dasar bisa tercapai dan siswa mampu melakukan belajar tuntas. Oleh karena itu penyusunan perangkat pembelajaran mensyaratkan beberapa hal, sebagai berikut (1) harus mampu menstimulasi peserta didik untuk beraktivitas secara kreatif dan inovatif, (2) bahan ajar yang digunakan hendaknya disusun dengan optimalisasi modalitas belajar dengan penyajian teks baik berbentuk verbal maupun non-verbal secara bervariasi, dan (3) penyusunan bahan ajar hendaknya memiliki makna dan manfaat bagi peserta didik. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran berbasis multiple intelligences dengan pendekatan observation based learning, dan (2) mengetahui efektivitas perangkat pembelajaran dalam hal peningkatan kompetensi peserta didik. Selain itu, pengembangan ini diharapkan dapat membawa Perubahan dalam diri peserta didik sehingga di samping peserta didik tertarik dengan mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia sekaligus mereka mampu mencapai kompetensi yang diharapkan

Improving Students' Mathematical Communication Skills Through Learning Start Learning Models With A Question on Pythagoras

This type of research is quasi-experimental. This study examines the Learning Start with a Question (LSQ) model in improving students' mathematical communication skills through the learning module. The population in this study were all students of mathematics education from the Teaching and Education Faculty, from semester V with the sample being students of class A1 and class A2. This study was divided into two learning groups, namely the experimental group by applying the Learning Start Learning Model with a Question (LSQ) and the control group with conventional learning. Based on the results of calculations using the t-test at the significance level α = 0.05 obtained a ttest of 4.64 with a significance value of 0.003, while the ttable of 1.76. Because tcount > ttable (4.64 > 1.76) and significance < 0.05 (0.003 < 0.05). It can be concluded that increasing students' mathematical communication skills by applying the Learning Start Learning Model with a Question (LSQ) and using the learning module is better than the mathematical communication skills of students who obtain conventional learning without learning modules

Perbedaan Persepsi Mahasiswa Mengenai Kompetensi Dosen Tersertifikasi (Studi Pada Mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Akuntansi IKIP PGRI Madiun)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan persepsi mahasiswa mengenai kompetensi dosen tersertifikasi. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi IKIP PGRI MADIUN dengan jumlah sampel 80 mahasiswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik proportional random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan instrumen berupa kuesioner, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis varian satu jalan (one way ANOVA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan persepsi mahasiswa tahun angkatan 2010, 2011, 2012, dan 2013 mengenai kompetensi dosen tersertifikasi pada Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi IKIP PGRI MADIU

Aplikasi Shrinking Core Model pada Sintesis Hidroksiapatit Menggunakan Metode Hidrotermal Suhu Rendah

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a ceramic material can be used as bone and dental implants. Hydroxyapatite can be synthesized from calcium oxide (CaO). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of reaction time and stirring rate on the characteristics of HA using a low temperature hydrothermal method and determine the kinetics model with the approach of shrinking core models. There are 3 models that are used; diffusion through the film layers, diffusion through the layer result (HA), and chemical reactions. The first procedure was weighing 36.9 of grams NH4H2PO4 and dissolved in 600 ml of aquadest are then added 30 of grams CaO at a temperature of 90 °C and reaction time with variation 5, 30, 60, 90, and 150 minutes. The mixture was stirred rate of 100, 200, 300 rpm until paste formed. The paste was dried in an oven at a temperature of 110oC for 15 hours and calcined at a temperature of 900oC for 1 hour. XRD diffraction results shows HA with pure content of 95% and SEM result shows morphology of HA was like agglomerate. The best kinetics model showed synthesis of HA is model 2 with equation:It was named “Diffusion Through the Layer Results (HA)” with the smallest percentage error of 4,3%

Development of polymer-assisted nanoparticles and nanogels for cancer therapy: An update

With cancer remaining as one of the main causes of deaths worldwide, many studies are undergoing the effort to look for a novel and potent anticancer drug. Nanoparticles (NPs) are one of the rising fields in research for anticancer drug development. One of the key advantages of using NPs for cancer therapy is its high flexibility for modification, hence additional properties can be added to the NPs in order to improve its anticancer action. Polymer has attracted considerable attention to be used as a material to enhance the bioactivity of the NPs. Nanogels, which are NPs cross-linked with hydrophilic polymer network have also exhibited benefits in anticancer application. The characteristics of these nanomaterials include non-toxic, environment-friendly, and variable physiochemical properties. Some other unique properties of polymers are also attributed by diverse methods of polymer synthesis. This then contributes to the unique properties of the nanodrugs. This review article provides an in-depth update on the development of polymer-assisted NPs and nanogels for cancer therapy. Topics such as the synthesis, usage, and properties of the nanomaterials are discussed along with their mechanisms and functions in anticancer application. The advantages and limitations are also discussed in this article

Development of a polysaccharide-based hydrogel drug delivery system (DDS): An update

Delivering a drug to the target site with minimal-to-no off-target cytotoxicity is the major determinant for the success of disease therapy. While the therapeutic efficacy and cytotoxicity of the drug play the main roles, the use of a suitable drug delivery system (DDS) is important to protect the drug along the administration route and release it at the desired target site. Polysaccharides have been extensively studied as a biomaterial for DDS development due to their high biocompatibility. More usefully, polysaccharides can be crosslinked with various molecules such as micro/nanoparticles and hydrogels to form a modified DDS. According to IUPAC, hydrogel is defined as the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks and inorganic–organic hybrids. This 3D network which often consists of a hydrophilic polymer can drastically improve the physical and chemical properties of DDS to increase the biodegradability and bioavailability of the carrier drugs. The advancement of nanotechnology also allows the construction of hydrogel DDS with enhanced functionalities such as stimuli-responsiveness, target specificity, sustained drug release, and therapeutic efficacy. This review provides a current update on the use of hydrogel DDS derived from polysaccharide-based materials in delivering various therapeutic molecules and drugs. We also highlighted the factors that affect the efficacy of these DDS and the current challenges of developing them for clinical use

Optimalisasi Taman Baca Gampong Buku Paga dalam Upaya Menggalakkan Gerakan Literasi Masyarakat di Desa Paya Gaboh

Sebelum Covid-19 Warga Desa Paya Gaboh memiliki kegiatan harian seperti pengajian bagi anak-anak, pemuda-pemudi dan ibu/bapak, kegiatan olahraga seperti sepakbola, bolavolly dan lain-lain. Pada masa pandemi seperti sekarang ini kegiatan-kegiatan tersebut sedikit dibatasi, sehingga disela-sela aktivitas, masih terdapat beberapa warga yang kurang memanfaatkan waktu, hal ini terlihat banyaknya anak-anak yang hanya duduk-duduk di balai dan di warung-warung dengan bermain HP. Selain itu di Desa Paya Gaboh belum memiliki sebuah pustaka atau ruang yang berisi kumpulan buku-buku yang dapat dimanfaatkan masyarakat untuk membaca sebagai upaya membentuk wawasan yang luas dan memanfaatkan waktu luang dengan hal yang bermanfaat, untuk itu diperlukan taman/ruang baca gampong dalam upaya menggalakkan gerakan literasi msyarakat di desa tersebut. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini terdiri dari 5 tahap, yaitu: Tahapan pertama, melakukan pendekatan masyarakat; Tahap kedua, malakukan pengambilan data awal; Tahap tiga, melakukan identifikasi masalah; Tahap keempat, melakukan analisa dari setiap masalah; Tahap terakhir, menentukan solusi. Solusinya adalah membentuk sebuah taman baca gampong. Luaran yang dihasilkan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu Taman Baca Gampong Buku Paga. Adapun hasil evaluasi diperoleh presentase rata-rata diatas 85% peritemnya, menunjukkan bahwa program taman baca dapat digunakan dengan baik. Kemudian tentang minat baca diperoleh presentase diatas 86% peritemnya, itu menunjukkan bahwa minat baca masyarakat bagus. Dan yang terakhir mengenai parstisipasi&nbsp; masyarakat mendapat presentase rata-rata diatas 92% peritemnya, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat senang dan antusias sehingga banyak yang ikut berpartisipasi dalam taman baca tersebut. Dengan demikian taman baca yang telah dibuat dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini sangat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat gampong Payah Gabo

Accuracy of Oral Liquid Measuring Devices Used Among Caregivers at Hospital Dungun

Oral liquid medications are common type of dosage form prescribed to children. Caregiver responsible to choose appropriate measuring device to measure intended dose and minimize dosing error. Objectives of this study were 1) To identify types of measuring devices used at home; 2) To determine dose error deviation across all the measuring devices. This cross-sectional study involved caregivers visiting outpatient pharmacy with oral liquid prescription that fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria. The caregivers were instructed to measure 4.8ml and 15.0ml liquid by using suitable devices provided, which were 4 types of syringes and 2 types of dosing cups. The measured liquid was read by investigator and any dose error deviation was calculated and reported as percentages. Data was analyzed descriptively using SPSS version 21. Out of 120 caregivers involved, 60% were female (n=72), aged between 31-40 years old (49.1%, n=59), and employed (62.5%, n=75). 82 caregivers (68.3%) received secondary education level. Most caregivers use standardized measuring devices at home, particularly syringes and dosing cups. For smaller dose, less dose error was detected if using syringe (13.3%) as compared to dosing cup (39.3%); while for larger dose, both syringe and dosing cups are acceptable (11.7% and 7.4% respectively). Syringe shows less dose error as compared to dosing cup for smaller dose. Pharmacist should participate in decision making of choosing right measuring device to improve accuracy of medication administration