Comparison of Children Learning in Science Model with Direct Instruction in Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Terms of Learning Motivation in Science Learning

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Comparison of Children Learning in Science model with Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills in learning science in elementary school. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of children Learning in Science with Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills in terms of learning motivation in learning science in elementary school district Kedawung-Sragen, this study is a quasi-experimental research, using quantitative data analysis and sampling using cluster random sampling. Data collection is by test. The research Data were analyzed by stages: prerequisite analysis test, variance analysis test of two unequal cell paths, and further analysis of variance test. The results of the test calculation of variance analysis of two unequal cell paths obtained data that Fcount (75.61) > Ftable (3.89), and in further tests Anava, obtained data that the marginal mean of Children Learning in Science model is 89.78 greater than the Direct Instruction model which has an average of 77.66. The conclusion of the study is that the model of children Learning in Science is more effective than the model of Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills.

Characteristic of Anxiety Levels and Risk Factors Among Fishermen with Hypertension in Coastal Lampung

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Anxiety disorders are mental health problems that frequently affect vulnerable groups. In Indonesia, the prevalence of anxiety disorders is 6.9% among individuals aged 55–64 years, 9.7% among those aged 65–74 years, and 13.4% among those over 75 years (Ministry of Health, 2020). This study aims to provide an overview of anxiety levels among hypertensive fishermen. A quantitative observational study was conducted using a cross-sectional design. The study was carried out from February to May 2025 in the coastal area of Lampung, specifically in the working area of the Sukaraja Health Center, Bandar Lampung City. The study population consisted of 100 hypertensive fishermen. Anxiety levels were measured using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS), and blood pressure was also measured. The results showed that 60 fishermen (60%) did not experience anxiety (32%) had mild anxiety,  (6%) had moderate anxiety, and  (2%) experienced severe anxiety. Risk factors associated with mild anxiety included adult age (37.6%), low education (35.9%), low income (27.8%), family support (32.1%), working morning shifts (34,6%), poor sleep quality (35.8%), exposure to bad weather (41.2%), social conflict (41.8%), and uncontrolled hypertension treatment (30.1%).

Implementation of End-to-End Circular Economy in Dairy Farming: A Case Study of KOP SAE Pujon, Indonesia

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This study was conducted at KOP SAE, Pujon District, Malang Regency, East Java Province, with the aim of identifying the application of the 5R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish, and Renew) in the circular economy across three main sectors: the upstream sector (dairy cattle farming), the processing sector (dairy processing industry), and the downstream sector (cafe units and souvenir shops). Additionally, this study aims to explore the economic potential generated from the implementation of these principles. The respondents in this study consisted of three key informants selected purposively, namely (1) the Head of the Dairy Cattle Development and Resource Unit, (2) the Head of the Cattle Maintenance Unit, and (3) the Head of the Cafe and Souvenir Shop Unit. Data collection was conducted over a one-month period, from May 21 to June 21, 2024, using three main methods: questionnaire distribution, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed based on the 5R principles of the circular economy to measure the level of sustainability in each sector. The research results indicate that the three sectors observed have made significant efforts to apply the 5R principles, but their benefits for the environment, society, and economy have not been fully realized. In the upstream sector (dairy cattle farming), the application of the 5R principles averaged over 51%. In the milk processing sector, the application was higher, averaging above 76%. Meanwhile, in the downstream sector (cafés and souvenir shops), the implementation rate of the 5R principles averaged over 50%. From an economic perspective, the implementation of the circular economy has produced tangible impacts. The utilization of biogas from livestock waste can generate approximately 120 3-kg LPG cylinders every year, which, when converted economically, is equivalent to IDR 2,400,000. The R/C ratio from biogas utilization reaches 1.11, indicating that this venture is profitable and economically viable. Pasteurized milk processing generates an added value of IDR 9,750/liter of raw material, with an added value ratio of 49.3%. Meanwhile, yogurt processing provides a higher added value of IDR 17,160/liter and generates a company profit of 59.27%. The profit margin from the sale of dairy products by KOP SAE reaches 20%, indicating that the company’s profitability is in a healthy category.

The Effect of Excess Role on Physical and Psychological Health and Job Satisfaction The Role of Burnout Mediation

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This study aims to explore the effect of role overload on physical and psychological health, as well as job satisfaction of employees in the Prosecutor’s Office. Role overload experienced by employees can cause prolonged stress, which has a negative impact on mental and physical health. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 371 Prosecutor’s Office employees in Surakarta and Central Java. The results showed that role overload had a significant effect on physical and psychological health, and contributed to the level of job satisfaction. In addition, burnout was found to be a mediator in the relationship between role overload and job satisfaction. This study provides important insights into human resource management in the public sector to create a better working environment for employees.

Challenges and Barriers for Employees in Conducting Physical Fitness Measurements: A Literature Review

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Physical fitness measurement is one of the central government’s programs that must be implemented by employees in government institutions such as community health canters in order to increase productivity at work by maintaining a fit body condition and improving the health status of employees. The measurement of physical fitness has various challenges and obstacles, both for health canter employees and those working in other public service places. This study aims to identify the challenges and barriers faced by employees in conducting physical fitness measurements. The research method used a literature review, selecting articles using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct databases with inclusion criteria including articles in the form of studies with qualitative or quantitative approaches, in Indonesian or English, full-text, and published in the period from 2016 to 2024. A total of 50 articles were obtained, of which 10 articles were included in the discussion. The research results show that the barriers to measuring physical fitness include physical and social environmental barriers in efforts to improve employees’ fitness and physical stamina; work efficiency and productivity; the need for improved facilities and infrastructure to support employees in physical fitness activities; challenges in measuring physical fitness, including the target distance for the Rockport fitness measurement method at 1.6 km, the high workload of employees which necessitates enhancing their fitness measurement capabilities, employees’ understanding and knowledge, as well as instructions or commands from their superiors to improve the quality of physical fitness measurement results optimally.

Financing For Sustainability and Bank Performance: Case of G-20 Countries

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Unstable economic conditions and high uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine have made it difficult for global economic recovery. Banks has an important role in the economy to support the implementation of a sustainable economy through the disbursement of sustainable financing. The bank expects sustainability financing has a positive impact on financial performance. It can attract investors because one of the main priorities of investors at this time is a sustainable business. The study uses 68 banks from G-20-member countri3es and several countries in ASEAN that are not included in the G-20 from 2019 to 2021 performance. In assessing the impact of the disbursement of sustainable financing on financial performance (using the ratio of non-performing loans, net interest margin, and capital adequacy ratio as financial performance variables), the authors use panel data regression, while to assess the impact of sustainable financing distribution on ESG performance using binary logistic regression. The results show that there is a significant positive impact from the distribution of sustainable financing on net interest margins and the capital adequacy ratio, and a significant negative impact on the non-performing loans ratio. In addition, this study’s results also show a significant positive impact on improving ESG performance. This shows that by the disbursement of sustainable financing, banks will get a positive impact on financial performance and can attract investors.

Ectopic Fibres of Articularis Genu

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Articularis genu is a vestigial muscle considered as the 5th part of the quadriceps. This is represented as the detached fibre bundles from the vastus intermedius. Morphologically the muscle is flat, thin, wispy. It shows highly variable attachments taking origin from the lower 1/4th of anterior surface area of the femoral shaft. Articularis genu may be considered as 5th head of quadriceps femoris. The variant morphology of the muscle may prevent incidental removal during total knee replacement, investigating osteoarthritis and so more.

 

DJP Online Update Towards Coretax System According to Consultants’ Perception

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Taxes are the backbone of state revenue and play a crucial role in supporting national development. To achieve this objective, the government requires an effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable taxation system. In practice, many countries, including Indonesia, face various challenges in realizing an ideal taxation system. One of the main challenges is the lack of transparency and accountability, which can reduce public trust and tax compliance. In recent years, the Indonesian government has continuously improved the tax system, one of which is through the Coretax System. This study aims to understand tax consultants’ perceptions regarding the implementation of DJP Online transitioning to the Coretax System, thereby providing input to the Directorate General of Taxes for system improvements. This research is a qualitative descriptive study, with data sourced from primary interviews conducted directly with certified tax consultants in Bali. The findings reveal that the main advantage of the Core Tax System is its ability to integrate various tax service functions into a centralized platform. However, there are notable shortcomings, particularly in system readiness and user adaptation. Many taxpayers and even consultants lack a comprehensive understanding of how the system operates. Technical issues such as system slowness, login errors, document upload failures, and inconsistent feature performance frequently occur. Additionally, the application’s less user-friendly interface causes confusion for ordinary taxpayers or those unfamiliar with tax menus.

Problem Based Learning Using Word Wall Website to Improve Students’ Writing Achievement

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This current research aims to find out if there is any significant improvement in students’ writing achievement after the students are taught through the modified Problem Based Learning using Word Wall Website (WWW). This is a quasi-experimental research design that conducts a quantitative method. The students were given writing tests, namely pre-test and post-test. There are 30 students in a class. The students were given treatments using modified method of PBL. The data are statistically analyzed through paired samples t-test in SPSS version 22. The finding shows that there is a significant improvement in students’ writing achievement after the students were taught through the modified PBL. The score of post-test (72.90) is higher than pre-test (56.40) with the gain of 16.50. The t-value is 35.169 at the significant level of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05. It means, there is a significant improvement of students’ writing achievement after the treatment. Then, it is suggested for teachers to apply this modified method in teaching writing, because this is a very good choice to boost students’ writing achievement. This suggests further researchers to modify PBL with other technological media, such as video and song so that it can lead students to improve their writing achievement.

Infrastructure and Objective Well-being in Cameroon

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This study assesses the impact of infrastructure on the objective well-being of households in Cameroon. Using data from the ECAM (2014) survey on a sample of 10,303 households, multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity tests were conducted, allowing for the application of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. The results show that infrastructure—such as road conditions, access to water, electricity, and public transportation—has a significant impact on household well-being. Income is also a key factor in explaining consumption expenditure. Education plays a positive role, while age and marital status have more moderate impacts, with negative effects observed for both older individuals and those who are married. As such, governments and policymakers should further strengthen investment in basic infrastructure and promote equal access to these services. Additionally, implementing long-term maintenance programs would be highly beneficial.