Scientific Books Research Articles

Practicality of popular scientific book on Odonata

The Popular Scientific Book (PSB) on Odonata that inhabits the Tabanio Coastal Forest, Tanah Laut Regency has been completed, but its practicality has yet to be determined. The aim of the research was to determine the practicality of the PSB. The determining parameters were readability, applicability, and student responses which in this case are undergraduate students of the Biology Education Study Program. Readability was tested by three students using the one-to-one method. The implementation was tested by five observers through a small group assessment (on five students using the PSB) to get the expected implementation value and field test assessment (on 10 students) so that the actual implementation was obtained. Student responses were obtained from small groups (five students) and field tests (10 students). The result is that the readability of the book is categorized as Very Good, the implementation of expectations and actual implementation is categorized as Very Good, as well as the expected and actual responses from students Strongly Agree. With these categories, this PSB on Odonata is stated to be practical to use.Abstrak Buku Ilmiah Populer (BIP) tentang Odonata yang menghuni Hutan Pantai Tabanio, Kabupaten Tanah Laut telah selesai, namun belum ditentukan kepraktisannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kepraktisan BIP. Parameter yang menentukan adalah keterbacaan, penerapan, dan tanggapan mahasiswa yang dalam hal ini adalah mahasiswa S1 Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi. Keterbacaan diuji oleh tiga mahasiswa dengan menggunakan metode one-to-one. Implementasi diuji oleh lima orang pengamat melalui penilaian kelompok kecil (pada lima mahasiswa menggunakan BIP) untuk mendapatkan nilai implementasi yang diharapkan dan penilaian uji lapangan (pada 10 mahasiswa) sehingga diperoleh implementasi yang sebenarnya. Respon mahasiswa diperoleh dari kelompok kecil (lima mahasiswa) dan uji lapangan (10 mahasiswa). Hasilnya adalah keterbacaan buku dikategorikan Sangat Baik, pelaksanaan harapan dan pelaksanaan aktual dikategorikan Sangat Baik, serta respon yang diharapkan dan aktual dari mahasiswa Sangat Setuju. Dengan kategori tersebut, BIP di Odonata ini dinyatakan praktis untuk digunakan.

Effectiveness of instructional teaching package on knowledge regarding first aid and safety measures among school children

: Henry Sigerist, the medical historian, stated that “the people’s health ought to be the concern of the people themselves. They must struggle for it and plan for it. The war against disease and for health cannot be fought by physicians alone. It is the people’s war in which the entire population must be mobilized permanently.This school-based interventional study was conducted in Radharani Siksha Mandir High School located in Paltagarh, Singur Block of Hooghly district, West Bengal, among students of Class VI and Class VII on February–March. The middle school students were chosen keeping in view of their mid-adolescent age that makes them prone to injuries and accidents. All students of 6th standard and 7th standard were eligible to participate. Although educational intervention was imparted to all those present on the day of intervention, post intervention knowledge was assessed among only those students whose pre interventional knowledge score was available. Out of 230 students, 60% of the students belonged to Class VII and the rest in Class VI and half of them who participated in the study were girls (53.5%). The mean age of the study participants was 12.5 ± 0.73 years. Background data revealed that majority of their parents were educated up to tenth standard (48.7% fathers and 37.8% of mothers); father of 25.2% were farmers, 24.7% were daily laborers, 18.6% were doing business, 26.5% of them were skilled laborers, and 5.0% of them were in service while mothers of all students were homemakers. All of the students had heard of the term “first aid” and out of them, only 14 of them (6 girls and 8 boys) had reported any past practical experience of administering first aid. Among those who had heard about first aid, TV/radio was the major source of information (38.7%), followed by parents (24.3%), teachers (17.4%), friends (11.7%), and relatives (4.8%). 36.5% of the students answered that there was a chapter on first aid in their science book while the rest either denied (54.3%) or could not even remember (9.2%) any such chapter. However, all of them unanimously agreed that it was not taught as a part of their syllabus. The present study revealed that all the students had heard of the name of first aid which were similar to the findings of Priyangika and Hettiarachhi in a study conducted in Sri Lanka while Dasgupta et al. reported in her study that merely (15.2%) of the study subjects knew about the correct definition of the term first aid.”

Diversity of Sea Stars (Asteroidea) in Baluran National Park Bilik Beach Intertidal Zone As a Source of Learning Biology

Starfish (Asteroidea) is one of the biota that make up Bilik Beach, Baluran National Park. The aim of the research was to determine the diversity of starfish species (Asteroidea) in the intertidal zone of Bilik Beach, Baluran National Park, Situbondo Regency, East Java. The research method used is survey method. Data collection was carried out by site surveys, determining research locations, sampling, observing, and identifying species. Sampling was carried out when the seawater reached its maximum ebb. The research location uses 3 stations with location points that represent the area of Bilik Beach. Sampling used transect plotting technique with a total of 3 transects at each station. Based on the research results, 2 types of starfish (Asteroidea) were found, namely Linckia laevigata and Archaster typicus. The results of the calculation of the diversity index of starfish (Asteroidea) found on Bilik Beach are 0.44 which is relatively low. The findings of sea stars are used as a learning resource in the form of popular scientific books.

The influence of books' textual features and caregivers' extratextual talk on children's science learning in the context of shared book reading.

During early childhood, reading books with one's caregiver (shared book reading) is a valuable means of supporting learning. Yet, there are gaps in our understanding of the influence of shared book reading on young children's science learning. The current research bridges this gap by examining the pedagogical quality of science books in preschool-aged children's environments and investigating how such books influence children's learning and caregivers' extratextual talk during shared book reading. In Study 1, we coded 60 science books that were readily available in young children's environments within the United States. The books were designed for English speakers and recommended for preschool-aged children. We coded the books for the extent to which they were Coherent (elaborated on facts presented by providing details, examples, comparisons, etc.) and included Embedded Questions. However, many books were low in Cohesion and Embedded Questions and were of low pedagogical quality. In Study 2, we tested thirty-eight 4- to 5-year-old children (55% female, 76% White) and their caregivers in the Southeastern United States. We assessed the influence of books' levels of Cohesion and Embedded Questions and of caregivers' Elaborative extratextual talk during shared book reading on children's science learning. Children learned more from books high in Cohesion, irrespective of levels of Embedded Questions and caregivers' Elaborative Talk. Additionally, children learned more from books high in Embedded Questions when caregivers used more Elaborative Talk. This research highlights the importance that books' textual features and social interactions during shared book reading have in promoting early science learning. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Investigating Premarital Experiences (Dating, Engagement, and Wedding) in Women With Divorce Tendency: A Qualitative Study

This study investigated the premarital experiences (dating, engagement, and wedding) in women with divorce tendency. The population of the study included all married women with divorce tendency who referred to counseling centers in Isfahan, Iran due to marital problems over the years 2020–2021. Moreover, this study was conducted with the participation of specialists and therapists familiar with marital and premarital issues and divorce. The relevant literature including texts, articles, and scientific books related to the subject was also reviewed. The data for the study were gathered via three tools of (1) 10 semistructured interviews with married women with divorce tendency, (2) interviews with eight experts, and (3) study of scientific texts. Ten female participants were selected using purposive sampling from those who expressed a tendency to divorce in the diagnostic interview. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The results consisted of 12 subcategories over the three stages of dating, engagement, and wedding. These were then classified according to their similarities and differences by comparing their content under two main categories of cognitive-dispositional experiences and behavioral experiences. The results showed that identifying premarital experiences of women with divorce tendency and providing appropriate preventive and therapeutic strategies could be a great help in stabilizing the couple's relationship, increasing marital satisfaction, preventing divorce, and promoting community health.

A Guideline for Writing a Scientific Book

A Guideline for Writing a Scientific Book

Recent Aotearoa/New Zealand Social Science Books (2021-2022)

A listing of social science New Zealand-related books published between 2021 and 2022 is provided.

Content analysis of the developed science textbook (Collins) for the fourth grade in Jordan in light of the requirements of (TIMSS-2019)

The study aimed to analyze the content of the developed science book (Collins) for the fourth grade in Jordan in light of the requirements of (TIMSS, 2019) The analysis card was designed in light of the list of requirements of the international study project (TIMSS, 2019), and to ensure its validity and stability. The results of the study concluded The content of the developed science book (Collins) is consistent in terms of the percentages of the main areas of content with the requirements of (TIMSS-2019), where the content areas were distributed in percentages that reached (47.5%) in the field of biology, while this area was mentioned in the standards (TIMSS-2019). By (45%), and in the field of physics, the percentage coincided with the same percentage in the standards of ((TIMSS-2019), which is (35%), while the field of Earth science in the science book was at a percentage of (17.5%) compared to (20%) in the standards of (( TIMSS-2019, and although the percentages of content areas agree with TIMSS-2019 standards, 31 of the content indicators did not appear in the Science Book among the 57 approved indicators in content standards according to TIMSS-2019. Accordingly, the study recommends Continuing to plan science books in Jordan in light of international standards, especially TIMSS standards, and taking into account the inclusion of indicators of content areas concepts in a balanced manner. Keywords: Content analysis, developed science book (Collins), TIMSS - 2019.

Implementasi Total Quality Management dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kualitas Produk

The implementation of Total Quality Management and its effect on product quality, at PT QRS is the aim of research using this quantitative method, using primary data and secondary data which are processed using quantitative descriptive research methods. Primary data was obtained through direct observation, interviews and questionnaires, and secondary data from various literary sources, scientific books, internet sources, journals and various articles. The population of this study were employees in the Final Inspecting section, with a sample of 88 people. Questionnaires as primary data were then analyzed with validity tests, reliability tests, simple linear regression analysis, classical assumption tests, analysis of the coefficient of determination, and hypothesis testing using the t test and f test, which were processed with the help of the SPSS24 application. The results show that the implementation of Total Quality Management has a significant effect on the quality of PT QRS products.

The Role of Shari'ah Principles in Guaranteeing Halal Logistics: A Review

Shari'ah principles play an important role in ensuring that the activities of the Halal industry are conducted in a way that conforms to Islamic principles. Processing Halal products requires logistics that adhere to Shari'ah principles, from the raw material to the products used by consumers. A Shari'ah-compliant approach ensures Halal is guaranteed throughout the Halal logistics process. This paper aims to uncover the Shari'ah principles as a basic reference in implementing the logistics activity process and protecting Halal products from elements that can tarnish their Halal status. A review of conference papers, scientific journals, and related scientific books was done to achieve the goal. It is concluded that the principles of Shari'ah are important in Halal logistics so that the product is always guaranteed to be Halal. Customers will have a greater sense of confidence in their Halal products.

Educational Method in the Quran: Analysis Of Islamic Education Science Surah An-Nahl Verse 125

This research is entitled "Educational Method in the Quran Surah An-Nahl Verse 125 (the Analysis of Islamic Education Science)". This study aims to figure out the educational method contained in the Quran Surah An-Nahl verse 125. The method used was the descriptive-qualitative analysis method. The data were collected through library research from various sources, i.e. commentary books, educational science books, papers, and educational, scientific journals. The study revealed that the concept of educational methods contained in the Quran Surah An-Nahl verse 125 is the Hikmah, mau'izhah, and Jadil methods. The implications of these three methods in teaching and learning activities in schools are, first, the hikmah method can be synchronized with the lecture method. Second, the mau'izhah method can be applied in guidance and counselling sessions as a curative or repressive measure when a normative or procedural violation occurs and as a preventive measure where educators can use the mau'izhah session in the form of messages or appeals at the end of each learning session. Third, the Jadil method can be used to improve existing discussion methods.

Bibliology (book science) and its practical applications in the works of Professor Barbara Bieńkowska (1934–2022)

Professor Barbara Bieńkowska (1934–2022), among others director of the Institute of Library and Information Science at the University of Warsaw (1981–1987), president of the Polish Bibliological Society (1989–2003, since 2003 honorary president of PTB), member and chairwoman of the scientific and program councils of many scientific institutions and editorial boards, left behind more than 170 articles and books. Among them, there is no shortage of publications of fundamental importance to the development of Polish bibliology, to its achievements, theory and methodology. This article focuses on B. Bieńkowska’s studies of the history of Polish books and historical book collections, research on the losses of Polish libraries during World War II, as well as the scientific registration and documentation of Polish and Polonia’s collections and Polish writing collections remaining outside Poland.

Konsep Keluarga Harmonis dalam Konteks Hukum Islam

Marriage is human nature as the fulfillment of the demands of human instincts cannot be denied. Besides that, marriage is also part of the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW which has a basis in the Koran and al-Sunnah. One of the verses of the Koran that talks about marriage is surah ar-Rum 30:21. In this verse it is explained that building a household through legal marriage aims to create peace, tranquility and happiness in this world and the hereafter. Based on this explanation, this paper aims to describe household harmony in the Islamic view. While the method used in this research is to use library research instruments, namely research by examining scientific books, researching books that have relevance to the object of research, articles, books written by scholars, the internet and others, as supporting factors that underlie theoretical basis. The results of this study indicate that in general building family harmony can be achieved through two aspects. The first is the spiritual aspect related to Hablumminallah (Vertical Relations) and the second is the material aspect which is related to issues that are more technical in nature, for example husband and wife can share roles in managing the household.

DINAMIKA KEILMUAN HADIS DALAM PERSPEKTIF AHLI SUNAH DAN SYIAH IMAMIYAH

This paper discusses the dynamics of hadith scholarship between Sunnaists and Shia Imamiyah, developing along with criticism and scholarly dialogue on hadith between these two groups so that it is necessary to conduct studies with a focus on the history of scientific formation, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each. The discussion method is in the form of literature review. Data analysis uses content analysis with a historical approach. Primary data is in the form of hadith science books and secondary data from hadith books and others according to the needs of the discussion. The findings of the discussion: Scholars of hadith Expert Sunnah was born from oral culture into writings that are collected in the books of hadith. It is inclusive, oriented towards rawi and matan criticism with the levels of valid, hasan, dha'if and maudhu' so that scientific dialogue is well systemized even though the determination of the authenticity of hadith cannot be separated from the subjectivity of hadith critics. Imamiyya Shia hadith scholarship is under the authority of the imam and is exclusive with the levels of sahih, hasan, muwastaq and dha'if so that scientific dialogue is based on the authority of the imam and the scientific system adopts sunnah experts.

EXAMINATION OF HERO, VICTORY, INDEPENDENCE THEMED ACTIVITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS WITH TEACHER'S OPINIONS

When the basic characteristics of the Turkish nation are mentioned, the first values that come to mind are heroism, victory and independence. It is very important that children, who are described as the future of societies, are raised with these values In this research, it is aimed to examine the activities with the theme of heroism, victory and independence in primary school textbooks with the views of teachers. Content analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used as a method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 classroom teachers working in two different primary schools. Teachers who have worked for at least 5 years participated in the study. In the findings of the study, especially the primary school level of music books was found to be sufficient at different grade levels. Turkish books are generally considered partially sufficient. It has been reached by the opinions of the teachers participating in the study that life science books are sufficient at some grade levels but partially sufficient at other levels. Mathematics and science books were found to be insufficient in terms of gaining the values of victory, heroism and independence. The suggestions offered by the teachers in order to improve the achievements were evaluated and sub-themes of quantitative increase, addition to the curriculum, diversification of teaching methods and material development were reached. As a result of the research, suggestions for educators and researchers were presented.

Russian publishing market and sci-tech library collection development

The Russian publishing market is analyzed from the library’ perspective, as the book publishing and book distribution market dynamics, including both book publishing and trends in distributing in different formats through various channels and technologies, affect significantly library collection development. The following problems are indicated: 1) completeness and accessibility of information on scientific literature being published; 2) procurability. The analysis is based on the statistical data by Russian Book Chamber, sector-specific report “The Russian Book Market”, etc. The dependence of quality of library collection development on the book industry status is emphasized. In assessing quantitative characteristics of scientific book publishing, the acquisitions indicators of RNPLS&T as a Mandatory Copy receiver, were used. The role of electronic library systems, library book pools, as well as of the National Book Platform and National Bibliographic Resource, both under development, is explored.

Kerjasama Pertahanan sebagai Bagian Diplomasi Pertahanan: Pertimbangan, Tujuan, Prinsip, dan Ruang Lingkup

This study aims to provide an overview of defense cooperation as part of defense diplomacy in order to improve a country's military capability by looking at the considerations, objectives, principles, and scope. The type of research used is explanative research, while the type of data used in this study is secondary data. The data collection technique used in this research is library research by finding and collecting secondary data through scientific books related to the subject matter discussed. In addition, articles from the internet were collected to support the data in completing this research. The data analysis technique used was a qualitative content analysis data analysis technique, namely the author analyzed secondary data, then used theory to explain a phenomenon or event that the author studied. Defense cooperation is an international transaction carried out by two or more countries for a specific purpose, namely the "national interest" of cooperating countries, using a treaty or in writing and formally. This cooperation is very sensitive and will involve state sovereignty, security, stability, and people's welfare.

The problem of the connection between falsafa and religion in al-Farabi teachings

This article discusses the relationship between religion and falsafa in the worldview of Abu Nasr al-Farabi, a prominent representative of the Arab-Muslim culture of the Middle Ages, the founder of Falsafa.The fundamental searches of the thinker were also outlined, which led to the approximation of Islam to nature based on the Muslim worldview, to the works of the philosophers of antiquity Plato, Aristotle about the creation of the world. The question of the thinker's vision and opinion in relation to religion still remains an unfinished topic. During the writing of the article, evidence was presented describing the unity of Al-Farabi with religion and Falsafa. Farabi himself, being a representative of Falsafa, gave a rationalistic assessment of religion. He identified religion with philosophical categories, not with religious traits. Among his treatises and scientific books by Al-Farabi, the problem of combining falsafa and religion is one of the most ambitious and diverse.Farabi also defines religion and falsafa, starting from their origin. Religion is, according to the thinker who arose after falsafa in time. In addition to understanding the necessity of religion, Al-Farabi argued that existence is possible without it. That is, he meant that even through philosophy, a person can achieve truth and wealth. This article examines in detail the nature and essence of Farabi's theological teaching.Also the subject of the research of the article was the problem of the thinker of prophecy, the origin of the world, the theory of creation, God (Allah). The article systematically analyzed the works of foreign and domestic scientists-researchers of the teachings of Farabi.

Rendszergondolatok rendszerezése. Interjú a 80 éves Kerényi Attila professzorral [Interjú

Attila Kerényi, Professor of Geography, was born in 1943 in Sátoraljaújhely. He earned a degree as a teacher of Geography and Biology in 1967. During the 1980s, he gained national and international scientific recognition for his research on soil erosion processes, and completed his candidate dissertation in 1984. In the 1990s, he became nationally acknowledged for his publications, textbooks and scientific books on landscape and environmental protection, and earned an academic doctorate title in the topic. His scientific work was recognized with numerous awards. In 2020, he was awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit in recognition of his several decades of research and teaching activities which have greatly contributed to the renewal of geography education at the University of Debrecen. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, his colleagues interviewed Professor Kerényi about his family, profession, achievements and the state of global environmental systems.

Scientific books and their place in Earth sciences – the perspective of scientists and academia in Latvia

This study explores the dynamics of publishing Earth sciences-related books and other original publications in Latvian over the last 30 years from experts’ point of view. Eight experts related to the Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences of the University of Latvia were interviewed about their motivation for writing monographs, competition from scientific articles, and how book publishing is influenced by cultural values in an age of information technology. Results suggest that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find practical reasons for creating scientific books in Earth sciences due to their pragmatic and cultural connotations. It is implied that publication in Latvian does not contribute to productive science on a global scale. However, many works are still produced with support from international funds and national institutions, often available in bilingually and in both digital and physical formats.