A Lesson Study on Teaching Impulse and Momentum in the New Normal

Impulse and momentum are basic concepts of mechanics introduced in the K to 12 curricula. Despite its basic concepts, students still have difficulties understanding the topic, especially when they are out of school due to the pandemic. After reopening the gates for face–to–face classes in the Philippines, the researchers found a significant reason to conduct a lesson study to improve teaching strategies on the topic. Lesson study is a development process wherein teachers work collaboratively to improve teachers teaching capacity. This study was conducted at Plaridel National High School with 23 participants from Grade 9 Newton (Set A and B). The research was conducted in two cycles using a four – phase lesson study. The research lesson was implemented using a 4A Model lesson plan and the results were taken from the analysis of the lesson study observation sheets, along with the class proficiency level. The researchers used the following strategies to improve teaching, namely; (1) showing mastery of subject matter, (2) reviewing basic mathematical operations, (3) contextualizing the lesson, (4) allowing students to answer questions in mother tongue, (5) using collaborative activities, (6) giving rewards, and (7) applying proper time management. However, the findings still showed that both sets of students achieved beginning proficiency level. Despite the implementation of these strategies, the students still lack basic knowledge of the topic and mathematical operations, and they struggle to understand it. Thus, it is recommended to plan the lesson effectively, utilize other research instruments, and collect feedback from the students

Internal stress as a link between macroscale and mesoscale mechanics

The internal (or residual) stress is among the key notions to describe the state of the systems far from equilibrium. Such stress is invisible on the macroscopic scale where the system is regarded as a blackbox. Yet nonequilibrium macroscopic operations allow to create and observe the internal stress. We present in this lecture some examples of the internal stress and its operations. We describe the memory effect in some detail, the process in which the history of past operations is recalled through the relaxation of internal stress.Comment: 11pages, 2 figures, 7 equations: Refereed notes of the Lectures given at "Morphogenesis through the interplay of nonlinear chemical instabilities and elastic active media" July 2-14 2007. to be published from Springer (NATO series

Non-Adherence in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis: A Systematic Review

Background: It has been increasingly recognized that non-adherence is an important factor that determines the outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. There is therefore a need to establish the levels of non-adherence to different aspects of the PD regimen (dialysis procedures, medications, and dietary/fluid restrictions). Methods: A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature was performed in PubMed, PsycINFO and CINAHL databases using PRISMA guidelines in May 2013. Publications on non-adherence in PD were selected by two reviewers independently according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Relevant data on patient characteristics, measures, rates and factors associated with non-adherence were extracted. The quality of studies was also evaluated independently by two reviewers according to a revised version of the Effective Public Health Practice Project assessment tool. Results: The search retrieved 204 studies, of which a total of 25 studies met inclusion criteria. Reported rates of nonadherence varied across studies: 2.6 1353% for dialysis exchanges, 3.9 1385% for medication, and 14.4 1367% for diet/fluid restrictions. Methodological differences in measurement and definition of non-adherence underlie the observed variation. Factors associated with non-adherence that showed a degree of consistency were mostly socio-demographical, such as age, employment status, ethnicity, sex, and time period on PD treatment. Conclusion: Non-adherence to different dimensions of the dialysis regimen appears to be prevalent in PD patients. There is a need for further, high-quality research to explore these factors in more detail, with the aim of informing intervention designs to facilitate adherence in this patient populatio

Akibat Hukum Pewaris yang Menolak Warisan

Penelitian ini membahas tentang akibat hukum pewaris yang menolak warisan. Pada umumnya mewaris diterima oleh para ahli waris baik dengan tegas maupun diam-diam, sebagian orang yang seharusnya mempunyai dan mendapatkan hak mewaris, tapi karena suatu hal tertentu ahli waris tersebut tidak mau menerima hak warisnya atau bisa disebut dengan menolak warisan yang diberikan pewaris. Harta yang diwariskan berbentuk harta aktiva dan harta pasiva jadi ahli waris tidak hanya menerima harta dalam bentuk uang dan barang melainkan juga hutang pewaris yang harus ditanggung oleh ahli waris. Tentunya tidak ada orang yang mau dibebani dan bertanggung jawab secara penuh terhadap hutang orang lain. Terdapat dua masalah yang diulas dalam penelitian ini, pertama, apa peran pengadilan dalam menetapkan status hukum ahli waris yang menolak warisan, dan yang kedua, apa akibat hukum yang timbul dari warisan yang ditolak secara penuh oleh ahli warisnya. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara umum yaitu ahli waris yang menolak warisan, berarti ia melepaskan pertanggung jawabannya sebagai ahli waris dan menyatakan tidak menerima pembagian Harta Peninggalan dan menolaknya secara tegas, dengan suatu pernyataan yang dibuat di kepaniteraan Pengadilan Negeri

The Factors That Influence OCBE in Generation X and Generation Y

Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment (OCBE) is very important to encourage the achievement of a Green Organization. This study aims to determine the effect of Leadership Style, Organizational Culture and Work Motivation on OCBE in two groups of workers, namely generation X and generation Y. This type of research is a quantitative research with a survey method with a sample of 86 employees in the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance. Analysis of research data using SEM-PLS. The results of this study indicate that Leadership Style, Organizational Culture, and Work Culture have an effect on employee OCBE either directly or simultaneously on generation Y employees but in the group X generation employees it is proven that Organizational Culture has no effect on OCBE