TEACHING SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA AT MIDDLE SCIENCE TEACHERS IN SUBURBS

This research study aims to: 1) design audio-visual media for the teaching and learning process for junior high school science lessons and 2) use audio-visual media modules in the teaching and learning process for junior high school science lessons in suburb areas. The research method used is a type of research and development method or Research and Development (R&D). This research and development model uses stages that have been adapted through the stages of analysis, design, product development, and 4) validation (Borg and Gall, 1983: 772). The development stage begins with the production stage which produces the initial product, then validation is carried out by media experts, technology experts, and material experts and repeated validation after revision. The research data was obtained through instruments in the form of assessment sheets/validation by media experts, technological experts, and material experts which consisted of a number of assessment aspects. This study reports that 1) the design of audio-visual media for the teaching and learning process for junior high school science lessons has a very good level of feasibility (90, 29%) and 2) the module for using audio-visual media also has a very good level of feasibility (91, 14%). This research recommends that audio-visual media designs and audio-visual media use modules can be used in the science teaching and learning process at the junior high school level in suburb areas, especially in the subject of Food Digestion in Humans. Keyword: Research and Development, Audio-visual Media Design, Module Usag

Fuzzy topsis based on α level set for academic staff selection / Nazirah Ramli and Nor Azizah M. Yacob

This paper applies the fuzzy TOPSIS based on α -level in solving a multi-criteria decision-making problem. The basic principle of fuzzy TOPSIS is that the chosen alternatives should have the shortest distance from the fuzzy positive ideal solution and the farthest distance from the fuzzy negative ideal solution in which can be determined by calculating the closeness coefficient. In this paper, the α-level set of the fuzzy closeness coefficient is calculated at eleven α levels. The closeness coefficient can be presented as a fuzzy number which generates a more accurate fuzzy estimation of the relative closeness. An empirical study of academic staff selection is conducted to illustrate its application

Implications of Neuroscience Developments in Understanding Human Behavior for Teaching Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness

neuroscience, behavioral economics, teaching, Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance, Institutional and Behavioral Economics, Risk and Uncertainty, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,

Stagnation-point flow towards a strecthing surface immersed in a micropolar fluid with prescribed surface heat flux

The steady two dimensional boundary layer flow adjacent to the stagnation point on a stretching surface immersed in a micropolar fluid was investigated. The stretching and the free stream velocities were assumed to vary linearly from the stagnation point. The governing partial differential equations were transformed into ordinary differential equations before being solved numerically by a finite-difference scheme known as the Keller box method. Both assisting and opposing flows were considered. The boundary layer was formed when the free stream velocity exceeds the stretching velocity, whereas the inverted boundary layer was formed when the free stream velocity is less than the stretching velocity. The numerical results showed that the shear force decreased for micropolar fluid compared to Newtonian fluid, and in consequence decreased the heat transfer rate at the surface

Evaluation of Antenatal Care Implementation by Midwives at the Public Health Centers in Paniai Regency, Papua Province

Background: The antenatal care (ANC) services in the working area of Puskemas in Paniai Regency are still less than optimal compared to the predetermined standards. This is due to the influence of the service system that includes input, process, output, supervision and feedback that are not optimal. Research Objectives: To access the ANC service system that include of the input, process, output, supervision and feedback aspect at the Puskesmas in Paniai Regency, Papua Province. Research method: The research method used in this study was qualitative research using a case study approach. The study was conducted in April-May 2020 at five Public Health Centers in the work area of the Paniai Regency Health Department. A total of 11 informants were taken using a method of purposive sampling. The main methods of data collection are in-depth interviews and participatory observation. The data were qualitatively analyzed. Results: The overview of the input aspect: 1) Most health workers (midwives) in ANC services have not met the standards for the provision of the ANC services. There were still many midwives who did not have STR (Registration Certificate) as evidence of midwife competence. Many midwives also never attended ANC training to increase their competence. There were 2 midwives who has followed the training, but it was 10 years ago. In addition, the placement of midwives in all public health centers (Puskesmas) services were still unequal; 2) Funds, the availability of budgets for ANC services at Puskesmas in Paniai Regency cannot support the operational services needed; 3) Inadequate and incomplete facilities and infrastructure make it impossible to operate the service as expected. The existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) can not therefore be followed by ANC services. The overview of the process aspect: the service flow system did not comply with the integrated guidelines of the Ministry of Health. The ANC service process has not been carried out by midwives according to the standards. The overview in the output aspect: inadequacy of ANC services according to the predetermined targets could be due to poor input, including: not good service due to insufficient number of staff / midwives in the Puskesmas, lack of adequate facilities, such as UGS, laboratory and others. The overview in the supervision aspect: The head of the Puskesmas from each Puskesmas did not supervise properly; he did not perform a workshop to evaluate every activity that had been carried out by each program. The overview in the feedback aspect: Many pregnant women in the work area of the Puskesmas prefer to go to other health services such as hospitals or Puskesmas. This is a benchmark for Puskesmas, both in terms of input, service process, and output itself, to improve the service system.&nbsp

Examining the fraud awareness from the university’s academic staffs perspectives / Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi and Noor Hasimah M. Yacob

This study investigates the level of knowledge, awareness and understanding of fraud activities. It also identifies elements of fraud triangle theory which has the most influence on fraud activities and examines the fraudsters profile from academic staff perspectives. Findings from this study show that most of the academic staffs have a moderate knowledge and awareness of fraud and generally the information was obtained from the Internet. Most of them choose opportunity as the motivational factor for someone to perpetrate fraud and it will cause a serious problem to the society

The Determinant Factors Affecting the Event of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) on Helpdesk Employees at PT. Telkom Access Papua in 2020

Background: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) occurs due to prolonged use of computers. Many individuals with CVS experience discomfort when using a computer for a long time. If workers are affected by CVS, it will affect the company because the productivity of workers decreases so that the company's income will also decrease. Research Objectives: To identify the determinant factors associated with the event of computer vision syndrome (CVS) on helpdesk employees at PT. Telkom Access Papua in 2020. Research method: The research method used in this study was observational analytic with a cross-sectional study approach. A sample of 50 employees was taken using total sampling. The study was conducted in March 2020. Statistical tests used in this study were univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. Data obtained by using questionnaires and interviews. Results: Bivariate analysis showed several determinant factors affecting the event of computer vision syndrome (CVS) on helpdesk employees  at  PT. Telkom Access Papua, they are: using contact lenses (p = 0.037; RP = 1.779; 95% CI = 1.107-2.858), working hours (p = 0.049; RP = 1.917; 95% CI = 1.031-3.563), break eyes (p = 0.020; RP = 2.588; 95% CI = 1.069-6.267), and room lighting (p = 0.011; RP = 2.574; 95% CI = 1.168–5.676); while sex (p = 0.162; RP = 1.607; 95% CI = 0.982-2.631), age (p = 0.589; RP = 1.636; 95% CI = 0.511-5.237), using eye glasses (p = 0.186; RP = 0.642; 95% CI = 0.388-1.060), length of working (p = 0.087; RP = 1.976; 95% CI = 0.912-4.283), viewpoint (p = 0.087; RP = 1.976; 95% CI = 0.912-4.283), distance between eyes and monitor (p = 0.087; RP = 1.976; 95% CI = 0.912-4.283), and room temperature (p = 0.894; RP = 0.828; 95% CI = 0.378-1.814) were not affecting the event of computer vision syndrome (CVS). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed two dominant determinant factors that affecting the event of computer vision syndrome (CVS); they are: break eyes and room lighting

The Evaluation of the Minimum Service Standards for Patients with Hypertension in the Work Area of the Jayapura City Health Department

Background: Minimum service standards (SPM, short for Standar Pelayanan Minimum in Indonesian) are provisions for the type and quality of minimum basic services that every citizen is entitled to receive. The City District Health Department has a minimum health service standard with a target of 100% consisting of health services for pregnant women, maternity, newborns, infants, primary school age, productive age, elderly people, hypertensive people, diabetes mellitus, people with severe mental disorders, suspected tuberculosis and health services for people at risk of becoming infected. The goal of meeting the Minimum Service Standards for 13 Public Health Center (Puskesmas, short for Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat in Indonesian) employed in the Jayapura City Health Department is health care facilities for people with hypertension, which is the achievement for 2018 to 22.46 percent, and in 2019 to 16.46 percent, of 13 Puskemas in Jayapura City, which have the lowest minimum Service Standards. Research Objectives: This study is intended to assess the input, process, output and outcome of the minimum standards of service in Jayapura City for hypertensive patients. Research method: Research was conducted in Hamadi Health Centre, North Jayapura Heath Center, Kotaraja Health Center, Skouw Health Centre, and Waena Community Health Centre, in the Jayapura City Health Department. The method of study is qualitative. In-depth interview guidelines collect data up to 29 informants. August 2020-January 2021 was the study time. The data have been qualitatively analyzed. Results: The findings demonstrated that in any Puskesmas, the staff supported general practitioners and paramedics and needs training in technical skills. The Ministry of Health, through the Health Department, provides the Special Operational Assistance Fund to finance 12 minimum quality standards indicators. The Puskesmas also purchased sufficient equipment and utilities. The Special Operational Assistance (BOK, short for Bantuan Operasional Khusus in Indonesian) planning process is established by the City of Jayapura Health Department and the implementation each month of hypertension services, hypertension control, tensimeter control, and manual reporting. Monitong is conducted two times a year by the Department of Health of Jayapura City. The determination of SPM priorities is less synergistic. The SPM aim did not achieve the goal due to its high goal, and the correct number of goals for Puskesmas was not decided. Drug facilities, schedules, therapy, information and education and information media have been satisfactory for people with hypertension. The waiting time for care for patients and incorporating read media in waiting time and the timeliness of departments to provide services are several items that must be changed

Elemental and physical effect of carbon from date's frond after activation by phosphoric acid

Date frond, a low-cost agricultural by-product abundant in Saudi Arabia was used as a precursor for the production of porous carbons by chemical activation using phosphoric acid. The developed surface morphology was studied using thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and single point BET surface area. The result obtained from TGA indicates major weight loss is during heating before 400 °C. In this study, thus this temperature was chosen to carbonize the date frond after the chemical activation using phosphoric acid (H3PO4) at various concentrations. FTIR results show that the sample is successfully converted from raw material to pure high surface area carbon. This study also shows that chemical activation at 60% H3PO4 gives the highest surface area of 1138.0 m2·g-1. Field emission scanning microscope/energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM/EDAX) on the other hand shows that chemical activation will wash away some minerals during activation to create the high surface area activated carbon