PENGGUNAAN MEDIA KARTU BILANGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA ANAK TUNAGRAHITA DI SDLB

This study aimed at: (1) describing the use of the number card media in mathematics learning for mild mental retardation children in SDLB BC Kepanjen, (2) describing the learning activities of mild mental retardation children in class I of SDLB BC Kepanjen using the number card media in mathematics learning, (3) describing the results of mathematics learning for mild mental retardation children in class I of SDLB BC Kepanjen after using the number card media. The study design was a class action research (CAR) conducted in two cycles of each consisting four stages: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The instruments were both observation and documentation. The results of the pre-activities were gained an average reach (12.5%), increasing in the first cycle of class learning mastery into (56.25%) and increasing to (73.75%) in the second cycle. Based on these results, we can conclude that the number card media can improve mathematics learning and it becomes one of alternatives allowing children in learning math for mild mental retardation children in SDLB BC Kepanjen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mendeskripsikan penggunaan media kartu bilangan dalam pembelajaran matematika anak tunagrahita ringan SDLB B-C Kepanjen, (2) mendeskripsikan aktivitas belajar anak tunagrahita ringan kelas I SDLB B-C Kepanjen menggunakan media kartu bilangan pada pembelajaran matematika, (3) mendeskripsikan hasil belajar matematika anak tunagrahita ringan kelas I SDLB B-C Kepanjen setelah menggunakan media kartu bilangan. Penelitian menggunakan rancangan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam 2 siklus dari masing-masing siklus terdiri empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Instrumen yang digunakan pedoman observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil belajar penelitian pratindakan diperoleh rata-rata mencapai (12,5%), mengalami peningkatan pada siklus I ketuntasan belajar kelas menjadi (56,25%) dan meningkat lagi menjadi (73,75%) pada siklus II. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bhawa penggunaan media kartu bilangan dapat meningkatkan pembelajaran matematika, aktivitas belajar anak menggunakan media kartu bilangan selama pembelajaran matematika untuk menguasai konsep bilangan, hasil belajar anak dalam pembelajaran matematika menggunakan media kartu bilangan menjadi salah satu alternatif yang memudahkan anak dalam pelajaran matematika pada anak kelas I Tunagrahita SDLB B-C Kepanjen

Transmitting audio via fiber optics under nonlinear effects and optimized tuning parameters based on Co-simulation of matlab and optisystemTM

Limitations of conventional wires such as copper wires are causing dispersion and distortion of the message signal for long distances communication especially for the wide bandwidths. The ability of fiber optic to overcome this problem is making it a dominant transmission medium. Despite of this major positive attribute of optic fibers, there is still a downside for using the fiber optic communication; that is the nonlinearity problem especially at the very high frequency bandwidth. For the first time, a desigen of an audio signal is suggested and executed in MatLab with an integration with OptiSystemTM software to discuss and solve this issu. The audio signal is then transmitted in different shapes of modulation signals (NRZ, RZ & RC) for different distances (100 km & 75 km) via a fiber optic media to be received in a receiving part of the simulated system. Three tests are used to do so. The first is the Quality-factor (Q-Factor) against the received power, second test is eye diagram performance and finally is the measuring of the amplitude of output (received) signal for each modulation signal shape using the Oscilloscope Visualizer. The NZR modulation signal was found to be the best one of the three used signals’ types in all three tests. The Q-factor for NRZ pulse shape (=12) was higher than that for RZ (=10) and RC (=8) for a 100 km distance at the same received power level

Hybrid IWOPSO optimization based marine engine rotational speed control automatic system

Transporting industry is having an important influence on the nations’ progress. The states that having long shoreline are taking advantage of their locations in using sea transportations which is more economical than other types of transportations. One of the most economical marine transport is the diesel fueling engines. This paper is to optimize the PID controller to control the speed of the engine overcoming the navigation environmental changes such as waves, winds and other effective external factors as well as the vessel internal changes such as the shipment load, equipment’s conditions …etc. PID is optimized through the optimum selection of its parameters (KP, KI and KD). A Simulink/MatLab model of the system is designed for this purpose. The Hybrid IWOPSO (HIWOPSO) algorithm is used for finding the optimum values of the PID parameters. The engine step response with these parameters is compared to the responses with those obtained by the IWO and PSO besides the Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC)

Supervisi Budaya Dalam Meningkatkan Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 Di Taman Kanak-kanak

Supervisi Budaya Dalam Meningkatkan Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 di TamanKanak-Kanak. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan supervisi dalam konteks budayauntuk membantu guru dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum 2013. Pendekatan yang digunakan penelitianini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian deskriptif. Populasi penelitian pengembangan ini ialahseluruh para guru pengawas /kepala sekolah TK dan anak TK di kota Malang. Sampel 5% diambil secarapurposive random sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif persentase. Hasil penelitiandiketahui bahwa supervisi untuk sudah dilaksanakan dengan baik, tetapi belum memperhatikan faktor budayasehingga para guru masih mengalami kesulitan menerapkan kurikulum 2013 dalam pembelajaran dikelas

Studi Awal: Desain Jejaring Kawasan Konservasi Perairan di Pantai Barat Sulawesi Selatan

This study was related to government policies , especially PP No 60 / 2007 article 19 of the mandate of the establishment of network of marine conservation areas in various levels, both local ( provincial ), national, regional and global. One aspect is the establishment of a network of ecological data availability . The method used is the spatial analysis techniques combined with field surveys in the waters of the West Coast of South Sulawesi , especially in the waters of Makassar . Research shows that the condition of each ecosystem ; seagrass with range from 32.5 to 72.5 % with an average of 54 % (Good Condition) condition of coral reef ecosystems which range covered of 17.5 to 57.5 % with an average of 39.5 , % (critical condition ) and condition of mangrove ecosystem with moderate conditions with an area 142 hectares which in the category of denc

Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Diabetes Management: A Retrospective Study in an Urban Medically Underserved Population Area (UMUPA)

This paper examines the efficacy of telemedicine (TM) technology compared to traditional face-to-face (F2F) visits as an alternative healthcare delivery service for managing diabetes in populations residing in urban medically underserved areas (UMUPAs). Retrospective electronic patient health records (ePHR) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were examined from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2021. Multiple linear regression models indicated that T2DM patients with uncontrolled diabetes utilizing TM were similar to traditional visits in lowering hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. The healthcare service type significantly predicted HbA1c % values, as the regression coefficient for TM (vs. F2F) showed a significant negative association (B = −0.339, p \u3c 0.001), suggesting that patients using TM were likely to have 0.34 lower HbA1c % values on average when compared with F2F visits. The regression coefficient for female (vs. male) gender showed a positive association (B = 0.190, p \u3c 0.034), with HbA1c % levels showing that female patients had 0.19 higher HbA1c levels than males. Age (B = −0.026, p \u3c 0.001) was a significant predictor of HbA1c % levels, with 0.026 lower HbA1c % levels for each year’s increase in age. Black adults (B = 0.888, p \u3c 0.001), on average, were more likely to have 0.888 higher HbA1c % levels when compared with White adults

MACROZOOBENTHOS DIVERSITY AS A BIOINDICATOR OF WATER QUALITY AROUND THE CENTER POINT OF INDONESIA (CPI)

Benthos are invertebrate animals that live at the bottom of the waters. One biota that can be used as a biological parameter in determining the quality of a waters is macrozoobenthos. The waters around the Center Point of Indonesia (CPI) are one of the waters that have received a lot of additional organic matter and other pollutant materials through the estuaries of the canals that flow into the waters of Losari Beach. The study was conducted by sampling macrozoobenthos at each station using Ejkman Grab at each station 3 times sampling then sieved using a benthos sieve measuring 1 mm. In addition, measurements of environmental factors were carried out at each station with 3 replications directly in the field and analyzed in the laboratory. The results of the macrozoobenthos sampling study obtained 4 macrozoobenthos classes found at the study site, namely the Gastropod Class (4 species), the Crustacea Class, the Ophiuroidea Class, and the Oligochaeta Class each 1 species. The highest diversity and abundance of macrozoobenthos was found at Station 6 which is suspected because this station has a sandy sediment texture and sediment DOM content and high concentrations of water solubility of oxygen which support the life of makzoobenthos. Macrozoobenthos diversity at the study site (waters around the Center Point of Indonesia) is low with a diversity index (H') value of 0.00 - 0.16. The high abundance of makzoobenthos at Station 5 and Station 6 is characterized by high current velocity, sediment DOM and high oxygen concentration

Interrelationships among Lean HRM Practices and their Impact on Firm Performance: A Comparison between the Jordanian and German Models

Lean management is a contemporary management system that firms adopt to boost their performance. Lean management can be integrated with human resources management to develop a new concept of lean human resources management (LHRM). This entails the implementation of several practices. However, the LHRM-performance paradigm remains under-explored in the literature. Hence, this study aims to examine the interrelationships between LHRM practices and the impacts of those practices on firm performance (FP). Using two equal-sized samples (n = 250 each) of manufacturing firms in Jordan and Germany, the current study proposes two structural equation models (i.e., a Jordanian and a German model) depicting the interrelationships between LHRM practices and the impacts of those practices on FP. After testing these models, a comparison between them is conducted, producing findings with theoretical and practical implications. The main findings indicate that the average implementation of LHRM practices among German manufacturing firms is at a higher level than the average implementation among Jordanian firms. The findings also support the proposed interrelationships between LHRM practices and the impact of those practices on FP for both the Jordanian and German models. This study is among the first to highlight the proposed relationships, both in general and in the context of comparing developed and developing countries. Its findings have important implications that can enable manufacturing managers to benefit from the implementation of LHRM practices to enhance firm performance in different contexts. These findings provide valuable insights for human resource managers and decision makers and open several avenues for future research

Aplikasi Metode Multycriteria Decision Making (MCDM)dengan Teknik Pembobotan Dalam Mengidentifikasi Dan Mendesain Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Daerah Di Kabupaten Luwu Utara, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan

The study, in 2012, has successfully formulated with the MCDM for each allocation of space in KKPD allotment (core areas, sustainable fisheries zone, used zone, and other zones). This weighting techniques need to be tested and be implemented in identifying and designing the KKPD in the study area. This study aims to identify and map the biophysical conditions and the potential of coastal and marine natural resources in marine conservation area candidate, North Luwu Regency; to identify the areas suitable for the KKPD based on weighting technique with the MCDM method; and to evaluate potential candidates for marine protected areas in the coastal region. This study used a survey method to perform in situ measurements of physico-chemical parameters, conducted a survey of coastal ecosystems using the transect method. The socio-economic data of coastal communities were collected using the questionnaire. The biophysical conditions and marine resources were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The results showed that the candidate region has a rich diversity of coastal ecosystems, but the ecosystem, particularly seagrass beds and coral reefs have been in damaged category. Only the mangrove ecosystem that was still in a good condition category with moderate-to-heavy levels of density. There were 6 species of seagrasses and 6 species of mangroves and 71 species of reef fish. It was discovered 2 regions corresponding to the allotment of the Core Zone, which is in the Region I and III with the total area of 654.22 hectares. For sustainable fisheries zone, Region II and IV would be the first choice with the total area of 620.27 hectares. The Used Zone was identified in the Region V with total area of 480.66 hectares. The total area of the region was equal to 1755.15 hectares. Marine protected areas of was suggested to the protection of coastal ecosystems including mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs and its associated biota, especially the protection of local feeding ground of several species (sea turtles and dugongs)