PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM PADA MASA PENDEMIK COVID 19 DI SMK NEGERI KOTA BATAM

Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah 1) Bagaimana Penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Pada Masa Pandemik Covid 19 di SMK Negeri Kota Batam; 2) Faktorfaktor apa saja yang Mempangaruhi Pengunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi Pada Masa Pandemik Covid 19 di SMK Negeri Kota Batam. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskripstif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan 1) wawancara, 2) observasi dan 3) dokumentasi. Sedangkan teknik pengolahan data dilakukan melalui tiga tahap yaitu 1) reduksi data, 2) penyajian data dan 3) penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Pada Masa Pandemik Covid 19 di SMK Negeri Kota Batam yaitu dilaksanakan secara daring (dalam jaringan) dengan memanfaatkan komponone-komponen teknologi infomasidan komunikasi berupa hardware (perangkat keras) lapton dan handphone serta software (perangkat lunak) berupa platform atau aplikasi pembelajaran daring (dalam jaringan) sebagai media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi dan komunikasi. Guru menggunakan beberapa platform atau aplikasi media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi dan komunikasi yaitu youtube, google classroom, google form, quizizz, right choice, microsoft office 365, rumah belajar, e-learning di SMK Negeri Kota Batam, dan whatsapp, namun yang paling sering digunakan guru dalam pembelajaran daring adalah google classroom, whatsapp, google Meting. Faktor-faktor yang Mempangaruhi Pengunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi Pada Masa Pandemik Covid 19 di SMK Negeri Kota Batam ringan) ada dua yaitu pendukung dan penghambat bagi guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran daring. Adapun Faktor pendukungnya yaitu: a) Karena guru melaksanakan pembelajarannya tetap di sekolah, maka sekolah memfasilitasi jaringan wifi; b) Adanya laptop di laboratorium komputer yang bisa digunakan guru untuk melakukan pembelajaran; c) Adanya ahli teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di sekolah menjadikan kesulitan-kesulitan atau kendala-kendala dialami dapat diminimalisir. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya yaitu ketika jaringan internet sedang mengalami masalah maka pembelajaran akan terganggu bahkan xv tertunda dan kurangnya pengetahuan untuk menggunakan aplikai-aplikasi terbaru menyebabkan kesulitan ketika mengunggah atau membagikan materi

Simple room-temperature preparation of high-yield large-area graphene oxide

Graphene has attracted much attention from researchers due to its interesting mechanical, electrochemical, and electronic properties. It has many potential applications such as polymer filler, sensor, energy conversion, and energy storage devices. Graphene-based nanocomposites are under an intense spotlight amongst researchers. A large amount of graphene is required for preparation of such samples. Lately, graphene-based materials have been the target for fundamental life science investigations. Despite graphene being a much sought-after raw material, the drawbacks in the preparation of graphene are that it is a challenge amongst researchers to produce this material in a scalable quantity and that there is a concern about its safety. Thus, a simple and efficient method for the preparation of graphene oxide (GO) is greatly desired to address these problems. In this work, one-pot chemical oxidation of graphite was carried out at room temperature for the preparation of large-area GO with ~100% conversion. This high-conversion preparation of large-area GO was achieved using a simplified Hummer’s method from large graphite flakes (an average flake size of 500 μm). It was found that a high degree of oxidation of graphite could be realized by stirring graphite in a mixture of acids and potassium permanganate, resulting in GO with large lateral dimension and area, which could reach up to 120 μm and ~8000 μm2, respectively. The simplified Hummer’s method provides a facile approach for the preparation of large-area GO

Dimensions of Health Information Behavior of the Poor Affected by Annual Flooding in East Bandung Region, Indonesia

Background. Poor environmental quality has its greatest impact on people whose health status is already at risk. This study specifically examined the health information behavior dimensions of the poor affected by annual flooding in East Bandung. The focus included the dimensions of needs, expectations, seeks, and use of health information and environmental information sources in the affected areas. Method. The study used the interview survey method involving 136 respondents. Results. Study results showed that: (1) from the aspect of profile: most prominent in poor families was the very low income, living in a very small-sized house, and on average bore the needs of about 3-4 people; (2) from the needs dimension: the most prominent was the type of information related to basic needs including food, clothing, shelter, health, and education; (3) from the dimension of information retrieval: the most prominent was the passive and active way of seeking informal sources and channels of interpersonal information which were limited in scope such as neighbors, relatives, and similar work peer; (4) from the dimension of information use, the most prominent was the type of health information with sources such as the nearest healthcare providers included neighbors and close relatives. Almost none of them used information from print or electronic media; (5) from the dimension of expectation: in general, they expected immediate assistance from the government or others to cover their basic needs, including the need for treatment if sick

Verification and Validation in GERAM Framework for Modeling of Information Systems

The main aim of this article is to propose a methodology for using verification and validation tools in a framework for modeling of an Industrial Enterprise Information Systems. The first part of this paper introduces the Generalized Enterprise Reference Architecture and Methodology (GERAM) framework and its parts that are used for modeling of industrial enterprise information systems. The second part introduces the verification and validation concepts and tools. The third part of this article proposes the use of the verification and validation tools in GERAM framework to improve the coherency, correctness, error-free, qualitative aspects and efficiency of an enterprise information system

Inovasi Kemasan Pada Sabun Cuci Piring Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Usaha Masyarakat Desa Pakuhaji Kabupaten Tangerang

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat atau yang biasa disebut dengan PKM menargetkan pada inovasi kemasan pada Detergen Cuci pirig yang sangat praktis. Harapannya dengan diadakannya program ini bisa mengenalkan kemasan Detergen Cuci Piring khususnya kepada masyarakat dan mahasiswa. Selain itu harapnya bisa meningkatkan minat konsumen Sabun Cuci Piring dengan teknik pemberian beberapa warna pada kemasan Sabun Cuci Piring dan pengemasan yang praktis. Sebenarnya Sabun Cuci Piring itu memiliki manfaat dan keuntungan usaha bagi masyarakat. Pengolahan diikuti dengan pengemasan yang praktis pada Detergen Cuci Piring yang baik akan sangat membantu meningkatkan minat konsumen untuk membeli Detergen Cuci Piring. Dampak dari program ini sangatlah positif diantaranya untuk kemandirian masyarakat dan mahasiswa dalam menciptakan usaha baru serta meningkatnya pendapatan penghasila

Integrated approach to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) optimization: Harnessing the synergy of process parameters and deposition strategies

The flexibility of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies in the metal 3D printing process has gained significant attention in research and industry, which allows for fabricating complicated and intricate Near-Net-Shape (NNS) geometry designs. The achievement of desired characteristics in Wire-Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAM) components is primarily contingent upon the careful selection and precise control of significant processing variables, including bead deposition strategy, wire materials, type of heat source, wire feed speed, and the application of shielding gas. As a result, optimizing these most significant process parameters has improved, producing higher-quality WAAM-manufactured components. Consequently, this has contributed to the overall rise in the method's popularity and many applications. This article aims to provide an overview of the wire deposition strategy and the optimization of process parameters in WAAM. The optimization of numerous wire deposition techniques and process parameters in the WAAM method, which is required to manufacture high-quality additively manufactured metal parts, is summarised. The WAAM optimization algorithm, in addition to anticipate technological developments, has been proposed. Subsequently, a discussion ensues regarding the potential for WAAM optimization within the swiftly growing domain of WAAM. In the end, conclusions have been derived from the reviewed research work

Valproic Acid Induces Hair Regeneration in Murine Model and Activates Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells

Alopecia is the common hair loss problem that can affect many people. However, current therapies for treatment of alopecia are limited by low efficacy and potentially undesirable side effects. We have identified a new function for valproic acid (VPA), a GSK3β inhibitor that activates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, to promote hair re-growth in vitro and in vivo.Topical application of VPA to male C3H mice critically stimulated hair re-growth and induced terminally differentiated epidermal markers such as filaggrin and loricrin, and the dermal papilla marker alkaline phosphatase (ALP). VPA induced ALP in human dermal papilla cells by up-regulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, whereas minoxidil (MNX), a drug commonly used to treat alopecia, did not significantly affect the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. VPA analogs and other GSK3β inhibitors that activate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway such as 4-phenyl butyric acid, LiCl, and BeCl(2) also exhibited hair growth-promoting activities in vivo. Importantly, VPA, but not MNX, successfully stimulate hair growth in the wounds of C3H mice.Our findings indicate that small molecules that activate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, such as VPA, can potentially be developed as drugs to stimulate hair re-growth

Ongoing strategies to improve the management of upper respiratory tract infections and reduce inappropriate antibiotic use particularly among lower and middle-income countries: findings and implications for the future

Introduction: Antibiotics are indispensable to maintaining human health; however, their overuse has resulted in resistant organisms, increasing morbidity, mortality and costs. Increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat, resulting in multiple campaigns across countries to improve appropriate antimicrobial use. This includes addressing the overuse of antimicrobials for self-limiting infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), particularly in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where there is the greatest inappropriate use and where antibiotic utilization has increased the most in recent years. Consequently, there is a need to document current practices and successful initiatives in LMICs to improve future antimicrobial use. Methodology: Documentation of current epidemiology and management of URTIs, particularly in LMICs, as well as campaigns to improve future antimicrobial use and their influence where known. Results: Much concern remains regarding the prescribing and dispensing of antibiotics for URTIs among LMICs. This includes considerable self-purchasing, up to 100% of pharmacies in some LMICs. However, multiple activities are now ongoing to improve future use. These incorporate educational initiatives among all key stakeholder groups, as well as legislation and other activities to reduce self-purchasing as part of National Action Plans (NAPs). Further activities are still needed however. These include increased physician and pharmacist education, starting in medical and pharmacy schools; greater monitoring of prescribing and dispensing practices, including the development of pertinent quality indicators; and targeted patient information and health education campaigns. It is recognized that such activities are more challenging in LMICs given more limited resources and a lack of healthcare professionals. Conclusion: Initiatives will grow across LMICs to reduce inappropriate prescribing and dispensing of antimicrobials for URTIs as part of NAPs and other activities, and these will be monitored

Approaches in biotechnological applications of natural polymers

Natural polymers, such as gums and mucilage, are biocompatible, cheap, easily available and non-toxic materials of native origin. These polymers are increasingly preferred over synthetic materials for industrial applications due to their intrinsic properties, as well as they are considered alternative sources of raw materials since they present characteristics of sustainability, biodegradability and biosafety. As definition, gums and mucilages are polysaccharides or complex carbohydrates consisting of one or more monosaccharides or their derivatives linked in bewildering variety of linkages and structures. Natural gums are considered polysaccharides naturally occurring in varieties of plant seeds and exudates, tree or shrub exudates, seaweed extracts, fungi, bacteria, and animal sources. Water-soluble gums, also known as hydrocolloids, are considered exudates and are pathological products; therefore, they do not form a part of cell wall. On the other hand, mucilages are part of cell and physiological products. It is important to highlight that gums represent the largest amounts of polymer materials derived from plants. Gums have enormously large and broad applications in both food and non-food industries, being commonly used as thickening, binding, emulsifying, suspending, stabilizing agents and matrices for drug release in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In the food industry, their gelling properties and the ability to mold edible films and coatings are extensively studied. The use of gums depends on the intrinsic properties that they provide, often at costs below those of synthetic polymers. For upgrading the value of gums, they are being processed into various forms, including the most recent nanomaterials, for various biotechnological applications. Thus, the main natural polymers including galactomannans, cellulose, chitin, agar, carrageenan, alginate, cashew gum, pectin and starch, in addition to the current researches about them are reviewed in this article.. }To the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientfíico e Tecnológico (CNPq) for fellowships (LCBBC and MGCC) and the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nvíel Superior (CAPES) (PBSA). This study was supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the scope of the strategic funding of UID/BIO/04469/2013 unit, the Project RECI/BBB-EBI/0179/2012 (FCOMP-01-0124-FEDER-027462) and COMPETE 2020 (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-006684) (JAT)