Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think Pair Share Berbasis Media Komputasi pada Materi Struktur Atom Kelas X MAN Biau

This research was conducted using cooperative learning model think pair share an computing media and the atomic structure chosen as it is abstract. The use of models of learning chemistry applied these days make the student seen as passive listeners in teaching and learning process. This study aims to improve students' learning outcomes in chemistry using cooperative learning model Think Pair Share and computational media. The population in this study were tenth grade student of MAN Biau academic year 2013/2014 with a sample of the class XC as the experimental class (implementing cooperative learning model based media computing TPS) and XB class as the control class (without implementing cooperative learning model TPS – Based media computing). The result showed that the mean score on the experimental class = 70 and the control class = 53 with normal distribution and homogeneous variance. Based on the t test testing hypothesis on right side test, the t test obtained = 5.57 > t table = 1,68 with a significance level (α) = 0.05. The results showed that the learning outcomes of the students in experimental class using cooperativ learning model based media Think Pair Share computing was better than the control class on the atomic structure material (H0 rejected H1 accepted)

Exploring the responsive site: Ko Maungawhau ki runga.

Ko Maungawhau ki runga is a performative research project by the author on the site of a former 17th century Maori Pa (fortified village) in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a subset of the long-term project 'Do we see in algorithms' and uses location aware technology to deploy augments at precise nodes in a meaningful location. Accessed on foot, the augments explore multiple strategies for engagement between Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the smartphone as an art interface, user, artist and site

An experiment to test for rapid evolution in an introduced ectomycorrhizal symbiosis

The rapid evolution of introduced ectomycorrhizal-plant partnerships is an under- explored topic that may have immense impacts on ecosystems around the world. This experiment sought to identify and quantify this evolution and its impacts on both fungal colonization as well as plant growth. I used a laboratory experiment to analyze these factors in native and exotic genotypes of Suillus cothurnatus and Pinus species. Much of the data was not able to be collected, but that which was did not support the presence of rapid evolution in the mutualistic partnership. Pine species was seen to have a significant effect on plant root length, though this did not support either hypothesis. This study supports the need for further exploration of this topic and serves as groundwork for future experiments

Exploring the responsive site: Ko Maungawhau ki runga.

Ko Maungawhau ki runga is a performative research project by the author on the site of a former 17th century Maori Pa (fortified village) in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a subset of the long-term project 'Do we see in algorithms' and uses location aware technology to deploy augments at precise nodes in a meaningful location. Accessed on foot, the augments explore multiple strategies for engagement between Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the smartphone as an art interface, user, artist and site

CO-LOCALIZATION OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME CANDIDATE GENE PRODUCTS IN HUMAN THECA CELLS SUGGESTS NOVEL SIGNALING PATHWAYS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of anovulatory infertility and the most common endocrinopathy of women of reproductive age. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified a number of loci associated PCOS in different ethnic populations, including women with Asian and European ancestry. Replication studies have confirmed some of these associations. Among the loci identified are those located near the LH receptor gene (LHCGR), a clathrin-binding protein gene (DENND1A) that also functions as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor, and the gene encoding RAB5B, a GTPase and protein involved in vesicular trafficking. The functional significance of one of these GWAS candidates (DENND1A) was supported by our discovery that a truncated protein splice variant of DENND1A termed DENND1A.V2, is elevated in PCOS theca cells, and that forced expression of DENND1A.V2 in normal theca cells increased CYP11A1 and CYP17A1 expression and androgen synthesis, a hallmark of PCOS. We previously proposed that the PCOS GWAS loci could be assembled into a functional network that contributes to altered gene expression in ovarian theca cells, resulting in increased androgen synthesis. Here we demonstrate the localization of LHCGR, DENND1AV.2 and RAB5B proteins in various cellular compartments in normal and PCOS theca cells. hCG and forskolin stimulation affects the distribution and co-localization of DENND1A.V2 and RAB5B in various cellular compartments This cytological evidence supports our PCOS gene network concept, and raises the intriguing possibility that LHCGR activation, via a cAMP-mediated process, promotes the translocation of DENND1A.V2 and RAB5B-containing vesicles from the PCOS theca cell cytoplasm into the nucleus, resulting in increased transcription of genes involved in androgen synthesis

FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

This final project was conducted to investigate the problems faced by student in learning English language. This study was conducted to the tenth graders of SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang, which is located in Jl. Mataram No.657 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The objectives study were to find the factors hindering the students in learning English language. Design of this project belong to descriptive study. The data were collected through the observations and interviews. Result in the study showed there are several factors to hinder students in term of developing their language skills;Motivation, prior knowledge and skills of the target language, facilities, and class environment. The study revealed that the factors have potentially decreased the quality of learning and so progress of learning was considered slow. In order to improve the recent process of learning, the study encourages the involment of both teachers and school officials in fixing the problems. Improvement can start from, yet not limitted to revisiting the course design and supervising the process of learning as well as updating pedagogical and professional competences of English teacher.   Keywords: Factors Affecting Students in Learning English, Senior High School Students, Descriptive Study