Development of Literacy-Based Interactive Learning Media in Improving Critical Thinking Skills of Junior High School Students in Islamic Religious Education

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Critical thinking is very important in learning because it will improve students’ thinking skills in learning practices. So far, critical thinking has not become a culture among students, so there are still students who are passive in the learning process and do not dare to argue or ask questions. Critical thinking skills are the ability to organize themselves in producing interpretation, analysis, and evaluation as well as exposure using evidence, concepts, methodologies, and contextual considerations that are used as the basis for making decisions. Indicators of critical skills, namely: solving problems, making decisions, persuading, analyzing assumptions and conducting scientific research. This study aims to develop literacy-based interactive learning media in improving the critical thinking skills of junior high school students in Islamic religious education subjects that are valid, practical, and effective. Learning media that can support the success of learning activities in improving students’ critical thinking skills must be developed by meeting several criteria, namely valid, practical, and effective. The validity score obtained for each aspect is the media aspect with a percentage of 76.33% and for the material aspect with a percentage of 78.66%, therefore the learning media is declared valid. The average score of the overall learning implementation observation results obtained a percentage of 82.73%. There were 26 students who were complete or around 81.25%, the average score percentage of student activity was 84%, and as many as 92.83% of students gave a positive response. The findings of this study indicate that the development of literacy-based interactive learning media is effective in improving students’ critical thinking skills in Islamic Religious Education subjects. The implication of this research is the need for literacy integration in Islamic learning to help students’ develop a deeper and more critical understanding of the subject matter.

Correlation between the Use of Short-Form Video and Everyday Life Attention in Thai High School Students

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The short-form video has emerged as one of the most popular social media content among Gen Z and millennials. Generally, video content that does not exceed 3 minutes is considered short-form. So, we conducted a study to determine the relation between the increase in short-form video consumption and a decrease in attention capacity. A questionnaire was sent to Thai and international high school students via a Google Forms link. The questionnaire contained 39 questions, asking participants about their demographic data and short-form video use rate, as well as the attention assessment. On the results, 52% of participants were identified as male and 45% as female. 85% received the top grades (3.5-4.0). Regarding usage, 35% continually watched multiple short-form videos for over 1 hour, and 70% uploaded their videos on the platform at least once. Instagram was the most frequently used among students. The purpose of watching short-form videos included relieving stress (72%), having leisure when feeling bored (64%), and keeping up with trends (39%). Most of them showed average to high attention level in both males and females. Although one-fourth strongly agreed that they wanted to watch short-form videos during the study period, the data analysis revealed no correlation between the use of short-form videos and attention in everyday life. This suggests that everyday life attention in Thai high school students is likely to be affected by other factors.

Building Strong Character through Citizenship Education: Nurturing Responsible and Engaged Students

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The strategy of Character education is in rebuilding national identity and mobilizing Z generation the of social environment. These research objectives are to know citizenship education on strengthen student characters and how it works citizenship education learning in strengthening student characters. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method on Huberman and Miles theory (2002) with reduction, display and conclusion. The results show that the characters have performed that indicates the students with citizenship education can be a good effort for learners and the effort depth reflections the moral sequences it must be followed up with real actions so that they become practical and reflective. It takes several times to make all of those habits and the character of human form or person’s behavior. There are some aspects in Educational characters to become a good behavior human beings are in their family and household, educational institutions, and society. The main step must be taken all of the correlation what they are in citizenship education almost finished between the three educational circles. Forming a characteristic and educational character will never succeed in our alive during there are not correlation each other onto harmony and continuity among  educational circles appearing what in this reality whereas forming the characters of quality students are strong influencing in an environment such as family at home, school, and society.

Technology in Training Delivery of Education Management: AI in ELT Approach

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The aim of this research is to describe availability of tablet computers, personal computers, mobile devices and the other technologies offers such as using virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence can be used in practical English classroom in good strategies for lecturers and to share the knowledge with their students or some trainers. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method on with the communicative approach collaborating AI in ELT. The results show that technology can take offer several existing jobs and could create opportunities which offer new ways to learn, communicate, share, create and collaborate with human beings. Using these technologies, training design and understanding human being preferences are important steps in seeing on technology in training such as e-learning: online training, simulations and games and mobile learning. Computers can be trained to accomplish specific tasks by processing large amounts of data and recognizing patterns in the data. In classroom that can be used technology as digital tools for the implications for language classroom. It can be improve the learning with using four skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing) using AI for English language teaching. Here are some recommendations for teachers and lecturers to use the technology and to improve teaching method in English classroom. These technologies as smart machines that think like human with the ability to stimulate intelligence through a process by using computers, smartphones etc. such as Kuki, Elsa, Quillionz, Readlang and many more AI will help students.

Anti-Diabetic Agents in Covid-19, Their Possible Role Beyond Diabetes

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Recent reports from various observational investigations revealed and published the outcomes of Non-insulin Anti-diabetic agents. Patients additionally with Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and coronavirus disease, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS] has become widespread disease in the world since last 3 years. Age, sex, ethnicity, obesity and co-morbidities all apparently enhance the risk of worst consequences. Glucose lowering drugs and anti-viral drug treatment could limit the risk but impose restrictions on their usage which needs to be carefully assessed. This severe acute respiratory syndrome [coronavirus] might be a potentially triggering and worsen the aspect for the diabetic patients that can bring about severe metabolic complications effecting β-cell function leading to hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.

The Post-Socialist Socio-Spatial Transformation in Tirana, Albania

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The overwhelming majority of Albania’s urban population is located in Tirana, a city with a very dynamic socio-spatial reality, resulting as an entry point for people from various origins, including multicultural rural societies, and has significant concentrations of finance and other economic activities. Urban areas demonstrate the dynamics that impact society from many angles, including those related to technology, economics, demographics, and culture, via a diverse and changed perspective. Since 1991, there has been a growing separation between classes, genders, and regions, as well as between individuals and vulnerable groups, due to a lack of social protection and governmental measures for these groups and individuals, and the unrestricted power of the free market. Today, there is a noticeable improvement in the real pattern of social group concentration. This paper focuses on various divisions of social groupings in Tirana, how they are reflected in the city’s everyday life, and how they trend to the fragmentation of contemporary urban regions. In order to comprehend the change over time and transition patterns of Tirana from sites of production to places of consumption, the process method is modified by concentrating on the main stakeholders. The background of enhancing cities’ mobility and competitiveness demonstrates the interaction between different social groups and different living patterns in Tirana. The study also shows the socio-spatial pattern of the new city. The significant level of social fragmentation in Tirana is evident from analysis that only investigated a certain percentage of the city’s social groupings. The new master plans predicted in the city will help to overcome the issue.

A Tracer Study on the Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates of St. Paul University Surigao A. Y. 2017-2022

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A tracer study is a research method commonly used in the field of education to assess the outcomes and impact of an educational program or institution on its graduates. It involves tracking and gathering data on the employment status, career paths, and overall experiences of program graduates over a specific period after they have completed their studies. The tracer study titled “A Tracer Study on the Bachelor of Secondary Education Graduates of St. Paul University Surigao A.Y. 2017-2022″examined the employability of graduates and assessed the effectiveness of the teacher education program outcomes. Data was collected from a sample of 35 graduates using an adapted-modified questionnaire and analyzed using various statistical tools. The study revealed that the majority of participants were females aged 22 to 25, with a bachelor’s degree as their highest educational attainment. English was the most specialized area, and most respondents graduated in 2017. Within six months of graduation, approximately 51.43% were employed and 48.57% were unemployed, with employed graduates occupying teaching positions at different levels and others pursuing various occupations. Competencies learned in college, such as communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, were deemed useful in their first jobs. The study also identified attributes acquired during undergraduate studies, including communication, critical thinking, research, problem-solving, social and ethical responsibility, productivity, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and pursuit of academic excellence. Graduates rated the teacher education program outcomes and their knowledge in teaching, global competence, reading proficiency, effective communication, pedagogical competence, technological proficiency, knowledge integration, transformative education, assessment competence, ethical responsibility, creativity, empathy, and lifelong learning as very effective. The study concluded by recommending targeted support and preparation for challenging areas of licensure examinations, measures to enhance employability and job placement assistance, and efforts to bridge the education-employment gap. Additionally, specific programs, resources, mentorship initiatives, and curriculum improvements were proposed to support graduates’ success and professional growth. Regular assessment, collaboration with industry professionals, continuous learning promotion, and partnerships with stakeholders were suggested to ensure program effectiveness and foster innovation in teaching and learning.

The Replacement of Quartz Sand with Microsilica for Obtaining Glass Materials

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The article presents the physicochemical and technological characteristics of amorphous silica fume. According to the results of experimental studies, it can be established that the replacement of natural quartz sand with ferrosilicon waste–microsilica in the glass charge does not reduce its main physical, chemical and technological characteristics. It is shown that the replacement of quartz sand with microsilica in the raw material composition of the glass charge leads to a decrease in the temperature of smooth formation, in particular, glass melting, as a result of which it helps to save natural raw materials and energy resources, while solving the problems of improving the environmental situation in the industrial region of the Republic.

Warehouse Location Optimization with Clustering Analysis to Minimize Shipping Costs in Indonesia’s E-Commerce Case

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Due to the growth of the Internet economy, the popularity of online shopping has escalated in recent years. One of the largest e-commerce enterprises in Indonesia, PT. S, is the subject of the research in this article. Instead of typical e-commerce, where anybody may start a store, PT. S is concentrating on social commerce, which makes use of several resellers to offer hand-picked SME brand partners. PT. S must expand the market for inter-island or non-java-to-non-java transactions to fulfill its vision. However, PT. S will have logistical difficulty completing this job. The business used performance indicators to keep track of the logistics process’ vision and mission. Gross merchandise value, pickup time service level, and shipping time service level are a few of the performance indicators that pertain to logistics. The process of managing the supply chain will become more complex as a result of the opening of the new warehouse, and the business will need to maximize its use of various selling channels, logistical services, and supply chain management. With the aid of clustering analysis, which assesses demand similarity and proximity, the enterprise can locate a new warehouse. Durairaj and Kasinathan developed the framework template for this study in 2015. Based on the case study, literature review, and clustering method framework, the framework will be modified in several ways, particularly clustering analysis. The alteration concerns framework-integrated theories as an input and as a data source. According to the simulation’s findings, shipping costs per kilogram decreased by about 35% for five clusters. But if the corporation does not have a problem with the number of warehouses, according to the simulation’s findings, because the cost of transportation will go down as the number of clusters increases, the number of warehouses can be expanded to more than five.

The Effect of Balance Funds, Regional Own Revenue, And Size of Local Government on Education Sector Regional Expenditures and the Implications in Regional Expenditures for Outcomes in Education Provincial Governments in Indonesia

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This research aims to examine the effect of balance funds, the regional revenue and the response of government over the result on an education aspect with regional expenditure in the education sector as mediator. The population the research is 33 provincial Governments in Indonesia between 2017-2020. This study uses secondary data and the data describes about the reports on regional government on local authority revenue expenditure (APBD) and outcome data on education sector in the form of school enrollment rates in Indonesia. Furthermore, the data collection displays through documentation and the method used is multiple linear regressions that use the Eviews program version 12 with panel data assessment. The results of this study represent: (1)  The balance funds, regional revenue and the influence of government response on Regional Expenditures Of Education Sector. (2) The balance funds, regional revenue and the influence of government that effect outcomes in the education sector. (3) The effects of Regional Expenditures on educational outcomes sector. (4)  The Regional Expenditures on education fully mediates the influence of balance fund in the educational outcomes sector. (5) The Regional Expenditures on education partially mediates the influence of Regional Revenue in the educational outcomes sector. (6) The Regional Expenditures on education partially mediates the influence of government on the educational outcomes sector.