Category Of Assessment Research Articles

Geniusz rozkładu. Nikołaj Bierdiajew wobec sztuki Pabla Picassa

Picasso occupied a very special place within Nicolai Berdyaev’s philosophical considerations. What motivated him to assess avant-garde art was an exhibition at the art gallery owned by Sergey Shchukin in 1914. The Russian thinker became personally acquainted with the exhibition. In his attitude towards Picasso’s art, Berdyaev shows the universal category of assessment which he had applied earlier to random artistic phenomena. The philosopher gives avant-garde art the status of the verifier of spiritual changes, at the same time pointing to the evolution of people’s attitude towards both the surrounding reality and themselves. By paying so much attention to the works of the Spanish artist, Berdyaev formulates a thesis concerning the spiritual crisis of the culture occurring in statu nascendi. That is to say that he perceives avant-garde art as, on the one hand, the foreshadowing of inevitable socio-political changes and, on the other hand, a graphic equivalent of the spiritual changes which are about to happen. In the role of category which should present the direction of assessing not only Picasso’s works, but also, in a broader sense, the historical and cultural changes, Berdyaev uses the terms of crisis, freedom, beauty, humanism and spirituality. The Russian philosopher considers Picasso a helpless exposer of illusions of materialized and synthesized beauty, whose paintings are the proof of the crisis occurring in art, self-awareness and, in a broader sense, also within humanity.

Early functional factors for predicting outcome of independence in daily living after stroke: a decision tree analysis.

This study aimed to investigate the predictive functional factors influencing the acquisition of basic activities of daily living performance abilities during the early stages of stroke rehabilitation using classification and regression analysis trees. The clinical data of 289 stroke patients who underwent rehabilitation during hospitalization (164 males; mean age: 62.2 ± 13.9 years) were retrospectively collected and analysed. The follow-up period between admission and discharge was approximately 6 weeks. Medical records, including demographic characteristics and various functional assessments with item scores, were extracted. The modified Barthel Index on discharge served as the target outcome for analysis. A "good outcome" was defined as a modified Barthel Index score ≥ 75 on discharge, while a modified Barthel Index score < 75 was classified as a "poor outcome." Two classification and regression analysis tree models were developed. The first model, predicting activities of daily living outcomes based on early motor functions, achieved an accuracy of 92.4%. Among patients with a "good outcome", 70.9% exhibited (i) ≥ 4 points in the "sitting-to-standing" category in the motor assessment scale and (ii) 32 points on the Berg Balance Scale score. The second model, predicting activities of daily living outcome based on early cognitive functions, achieved an accuracy of 82.7%. Within the "poor outcome" group, 52.2% had (i) ≤ 21 points in the "visuomotor organization" category of Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment, (ii) ≤ 1 point in the "time orientation" category of the Mini Mental State Examination. The ability to perform "sitting-to-standing" and visuomotor organization functions at the beginning of rehabilitation emerged as the most significant predictors for achieving successful basic activities of daily living on discharge after stroke.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN THE FIELD OF ASSESSMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

The development of the conceptual apparatus in the field of assessing the organization of urban passenger transportation allows us to form objective evaluation mechanisms for further improvement of the work of urban public passenger transport. Today in the presence of a number of problems in the field of transport services for the population of large and largest cities the task of forming a sound assessment system for the organization of urban passenger transportation becomes the most urgent. However for such an assessment different authors use different categories: "effectiveness", "efficiency", and "quality". There are no works that would allow us to determine the most appropriate category in relation to the functioning of urban public passenger transport. The article conducts a study of these categories, presents their comparative analysis and considers the possibilities of their use to evaluate the operation of the system in question. Purpose. The main objective of the article is to select a category for evaluating the organization of urban passenger transportation. Methodology. The method of analysis and the method of systematization of data were used in carrying out the research. Results. The essence of each of such categories as "effectiveness", "efficiency" and "quality" in relation to the assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation is determined. The interrelationships between the categories and their significant differences are determined. The choice of the category of assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation is justified. The scope of the results. The results obtained can be guided by scientists and specialists involved in the assessment of the organization of urban passenger transportation. Conclusions. It is recommended when choosing a category for evaluating the organization of urban passenger transportation to reflect its essence, which is defined in this article.

Caries risk assessment by Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Protocol among the general population of Pakistan-a multicenter analytical study.

Caries risk (CR) assessment tools are used to properly identify individuals with caries risk and to improve preventive procedures and programs. A tool such as CAMBRA determines the precise protective factors of caries and identifies an individual's specific therapeutic intervention. The purpose of this study was to assess the caries risk using the CAMBRA protocol among the general population of Pakistan. This multicentre analytical study was conducted in ten dental hospitals in different provinces of Pakistan and the caries risk assessment was carried out using a questionnaire that was designed using the Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) protocol. All 521 participants were intra-orally examined to assess oral hygiene status and the presence of disease. Multiple logistic regression test was performed for analysis. A higher number of participants (61.2%) were found to be in the moderate risk category of caries risk assessment. The males are 51% less likely to have caries compared to the females (AOR = 0.49, P = 0.081). The majority of participants (71.3%) had one or more disease indicators, with white spots and visible cavities. Those with visible, heavy plaque were 13.9 times more likely to have caries compared to those without (AOR = 13.92, P < 0.001). Those using calcium and phosphate during the last 6 months were 90% less likely to have caries compared to those not using them (AOR = 0.10, P < 0.001). There was no significant interaction between all eight risk factors retained in the final model (P > 0.05), the Hosmer and Lemeshow Test P < 0.001, classification accuracy = 87.1%, and AUC = 91.2%. The caries risk among the general population of Pakistan is moderate, with significant variation among age groups, education levels, and socioeconomic status.

THE EFFECT ANALYSIS OF EARNING MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY CONTROL ON THE Z-SCORE MODEL OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS PREDICTION

The validity of the use of financial statements as a source of information for detecting financial distress is questionable because of the opportunistic behaviour of the company’s management. This study aims to analyse the effect of accrual earnings management, real earnings management, and family control on the Z-score financial distress prediction. Using the sample that includes 372 firm years of observations for the 2017 to 2019 periods listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, this study found that accrual earnings management, real earnings management, and family control variables affect the Z-score financial distress prediction and cause a higher probability for the company to be in the category of better financial condition. The novelty of this study lies in earnings management and family control as factors that affect the category of assessment and the probability of assessing the company’s financial condition as a better company. Empirical evidence from this study is important for investors and company creditors, as input to consider these factors in using the company’s financial distress prediction model. For standard setters, the results of this study can be used as input for establishing corporate governance design rules to improve the quality of financial information.

THTP3.4 Performances measures in Robotic-Assisted Surgery- A Systematic Review

Abstract Background Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) has seen a global rise in the past 30 years. Despite the increased adoption, there is no current standardised training curricula or measure of performance. The aim of this systematic review was to define the RAS metrics used to assess technical performance across the surgical specialities. Methods Using the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, Pubmed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched systematically for full texts published 31st January 2020 – 31st January 2022. All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies were considered. Review articles and systematic reviews were excluded. The papers’ quality and bias score were assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Score for the observational studies and Cochrane Risk Tool for the RCTs. Results The initial search yielded 1189 papers of which 74 were eligible. The majority were published in urology (45% n=33). 27 unique metrics were identified and categorised as “task based”, “procedural based”, “cognitive assessments” and “global assessments”. Global assessments were the most common category of assessment (n=12); the most frequently used was GEARs (Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills). Only 4 metrics (automated, Proficiency Based Progression (PBP), pupillary measures and time to completion) used quantitative measures to assess performance whilst the remaining relied upon Likert scales thereby creating variability amongst users. Conclusion There is wide variation in tools used to assess performance in RAS. The majority of tools are subjective which increases the risk of bias amongst users and therefore accuracy in the measure of performance. A validated, objective global assessment tool that utilises quantitative measures is required.

RNA target highlights in CASP15: Evaluation of predicted models by structure providers.

The first RNA category of the Critical Assessment of Techniques for Structure Prediction competition was only made possible because of the scientists who provided experimental structures to challenge the predictors. In this article, these scientists offer a unique and valuable analysis of both the successes and areas for improvement in the predicted models. All 10 RNA-only targets yielded predictions topologically similar to experimentally determined structures. For one target, experimentalists were able to phase their x-ray diffraction data by molecular replacement, showing a potential application of structure predictions for RNA structural biologists. Recommended areas for improvement include: enhancing the accuracy in local interaction predictions and increased consideration of the experimental conditions such as multimerization, structure determination method, and time along folding pathways. The prediction of RNA-protein complexes remains the most significant challenge. Finally, given the intrinsic flexibility of many RNAs, we propose the consideration of ensemble models.

Influence of Family Interaction on Early Childhood Independence

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of interaction in the family on the independence of early childhood. The type of research used in this study is a type of quantitative research using the experimental method. The research design used is a pre-experimental design in the form of a One-Group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this study were the entire group B of the Islamic Kindergarten, totaling 15 children. The instruments used to collect data are validation sheets, observation sheets, and documentation. The results showed that children's independence during the pre-test amounted to 214 with an average percentage of 31% and in the category of assessment Starting to Develop (MB) and after being given treatment or (treatment) then held a posttest obtained the independence of all children, namely 585 with an average of 97% and the assessment category Developing Very Well (BSB). In addition, it can also be seen from the results of the hypothesis test t-count ≥ t-table difference (7.3131) ≥ (2.145) at a significant level of 0.05 so it can be concluded that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected, so between the pre-test and post-test results are significant.

Analysis of Working Capital for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala Regency

This study aims to determine the management of working capital in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala Regency, and to find out the contribution of working capital management efficiency to operating profits in Tiga Dara Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises District of Banawa, Donggala Regency. This research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach using secondary data in the form of financial reports for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara consisting of a profit and loss report and a balance sheet for January to June 2021. The data analysis technique in this study uses ratio analysis consisting of Level Ratio Working Capital Turnover (TPMK), Return on Working Capital ratio, Return On Assets ratio, Gross Profit Margin ratio, and WratNet Profile Margin. This study shows that the level of efficiency in managing working capital at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala Regency, is assessed from the assessment of the ratio of the level of turnover of capital working (TPMK) and the ratio of return working capital for the production of Banana Chips period months January-June 2021, is within the assessment criteria which is good so that the management of working capital for micro, small and medium enterprises is considered to be efficient. The results of the profitability analysis of Micro, small and medium enterprises in Tiga Dara Sub-district Banawa Donggala Regency show that when viewed and assessed from the ratio of Return on assets, it is in the category of poor assessment, while x x when viewed and assessed from the ratio of gross profit margin and net profit margin are in the good rating category. This means that the profitability performance of micro, small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala Regency is assessed as having an inefficient return on asset ratio. In contrast, the profitability performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala, is assessed from the ginxmarx profit ratio as efficient. For this reason, efficiency is urgently needed in difficult times like today, namely the Covid 19 pandemic. Therefore, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Tiga Dara, Banawa District, Donggala Regency must maintain and improve their business efficiency by utilizing existing resources to the maximum extent possible for maximum profit.

A study of human capital on institutional system of horticultural agribusiness

Agricultural institutions are one of the supporting factors in the development of horticultural agribusiness. Various previous scientific studies explain that good human capital will have implications for strengthening agribusiness institutions. The primary objective of this study is to examine the characteristics of human capital in the horticultural agribusiness institutional system. In this study, there were 5 (five) parameters of human capital were measured: individual capability, individual motivation, leadership, the organizational climate, and workgroup effectiveness. The five parameters reflect the characteristics of human capital, which are related to the institutional system. This research was conducted in Bantaeng Regency with 120 sample respondents, which were selected at simple randomness. Then, the collected data were processed and analyzed using a Likert scale and descriptive statistics. Each parameter that is measured is assigned a value and category of assessment. The scores and categories used were with a score range of 3.67-5.00 (good), 2.34-3.66 (fairly good), and 1.00-2.33 (poor). The results of the study indicated that, in general, the characteristics and quality of the human capital of farmers who manage horticultural agribusiness institutions were in “fairly good” category. This is indicated by the average score of the parameters measured, namely for the individual capability at 3.60, the individual motivation at 3.14, the leadership at 3.38, the organizational climate at 3.63, and the workgroup effectiveness at 3.30. Based on these research results, it can be concluded that the farmers, as the main actors in the cultivation and development of horticultural crops in the research location, had good skills in managing the institutional system as part of the supporting factors for the development of horticultural agribusiness.

The strategy of evaluative argumentation as a means of linguistic modeling of the police image in oppositional Russian and American newspapers

The article is devoted to the strategy of evaluative argumentation in the Russian and American mass media discourse aimed at linguistic modeling of the Police image. The strategy of evaluative argumentation is one of the most effective communicative strategies for modeling the image of a social institution, where the addresser through appeal to the addressee’s emotions creates a certain model verbalized in value components and capable of having a speech impact forming the addressee’s opinion and attitude to a certain object or phenomenon. The category of assessment has the greatest speech-influencing potential due to the fact that it can replace logical argumentation in a media text, and evaluations can obtain the character of arguments themselves. The main functions of law enforcement agencies all over the world are to protect citizens’ life, health, rights and freedoms, that is, the highest values. That is why the value model is of the greatest interest in the study of the Police as a social institution. The author analyzes media texts, represented in such oppositional newspapers as “Novaya Gazeta”, “Kommersant”, “The Washington Post” and “The New York Times” for the period from 1 to 30 January 2021. As a result of the analyses of arguments and argumentative acts from oppositional newspapers representing information about the Russian and American law enforcement agencies’ activities, the author concludes that the positive image of the social institution of the Police in Russianlanguage and English-language media texts is actualized in such evaluative components as “morality”, “ethic”, “humanity”, “protection”, “safety”, “professionalism” and “legitimacy”, and the negative image is verbalized in the components “illegitimacy”, “arbitrariness”, “brutality”, “unprofessionalism”, “bias” and “threat”.

The Influence of Hand Tracking and Haptic Feedback for Virtual Prototype Evaluation in the Product Design Process

Abstract Product evaluation throughout the design process is a fundamental task for product success, which also helps to reduce design-related costs. Physical prototyping is a common method to assess design alternatives, but often requires significant amounts of time and money. Extended reality (XR) technologies are changing how products are presented to the user, making virtual prototyping an effective tool for product evaluation. However, it is generally assumed that our perceptual and emotional responses to a product viewed in an XR modality are comparable to those elicited by the physical product. This paper reports the results of a study where a group of participants evaluated three designs of a product (i.e., umbrella stands) when viewed in a real setting, virtual reality (VR), and VR with passive haptics. Our goal was to observe the influence of visual media in product perception, and how the use of a complementary item (i.e., a physical umbrella) for interaction as well as user design expertise influence product assessment. Results show that the Jordan’s psycho-pleasure category of assessment was the most affected by the presentation medium, whereas the ideo-pleasure category was the only category not influenced by the medium. We also highlight that the use of VR with passive haptics could be an effective tool for product evaluation, as illustrated by the study of umbrella stands and young consumers. Our study also shows that the user’s background does not influence the level of confidence in their responses, but it can influence the assessment of certain product features. Finally, the use of a complementary item for interaction may have a significant effect on product perception.

One and Done, or a Bundle and Stumble? An Exploration of Assessment Methods in Undergraduate Science Curricula

Abstract Introduction: Assessment, historically, has been done in a summative manner in post-secondary education (HE). Whilst useful for the purposes of grading and assessment of competency, there is also increasing pressure from post-secondary education institutions to meet certain standards in terms of education quality and graduate numbers, putting pressure on teachers to produce evidence of students’ level of understanding and thus putting a greater emphasis on the use of summative assessments. The formative assessment approach for student learning is preferable in some fields, but how useful is this format for the science subjects? Purpose: To discuss the utility of either summative assessments or formative assessments (or both) in science teaching at university level. Methods: Exploration of the literature involving teaching science in university undergraduate courses (i.e., no formal search criteria). Conclusions: A new category of assessment is needed - the integration of formative and summative assessment.

DSFit: a feasibility pilot study of a group exercise programme for adolescents with Down syndrome.

While past research has underscored the benefits of physical activity for people with Down syndrome (DS), exercise programming that is customised to and/or accessible for children and adolescents with DS is limited. The objectives of this pilot were to (1) develop and refine an engaging exercise programme for adolescents with DS, called DSFit; (2) assess feasibility over the course of two pilot iterations; and (3) examine participant and parent feedback regarding exercise priorities and the DSFit exercise programme. Participants were 12 unique adolescents (ages 11-17years) with DS. Both pilot iterations of the programme consisted of weekly group exercise sessions and home exercises to complete between sessions. Physical fitness and mood/behaviour were assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Parent and child goal-setting and feedback surveys were collected before and immediately after the intervention, and a 2-month follow-up assessed physical activity and exercise attitudes. Quality improvement methodology and participant/parent feedback were used to modify the second iteration to better meet the needs of our study population. Changes included an expanded age range, modified physical assessments, decreased burden of questionnaires, and video-recorded group sessions for at-home practice. Physical fitness evaluation of core/trunk strength and stability, lower- and upper-body strength, balance, flexibility, and walking was feasible, and the majority of participants in both pilot iterations improved in at least one category of physical assessment between baseline and end of intervention. Assessment of symptoms of anxiety, depression and behavioural concerns was also feasible and results showed slight improvements in some participants. Both parent and participant feedback indicated that participants enjoyed the programme and appreciated the opportunity to start developing sustainable exercise habits. A group exercise programme with supported at-home components is feasible for adolescents with DS. Future iterations will continue to examine programme efficacy with improved fitness testing and larger sample sizes. Strategies to increase at-home compliance, such as virtual sessions and parent/guardian-guided physical fitness assessments, will also be incorporated.

The Prevalence of Depression Symptoms and Their Socioeconomic and Health Predictors in a Local Community with a High Deprivation: A Cross-Sectional Studies.

Depression is a heterogeneous and etiologically complex psychiatric syndrome thatshows a strong sexual dimorphism and often impacts people with a low socioeconomic status (SES). The aim of the study was to estimate the occurrence of depression symptoms in a local community with a high deprivation rate, the example being the inhabitants of the JanówLubelski County in eastern Poland. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 3752 people aged between 35 and 64. The prevalence of depression symptoms was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale. In the screening for depression symptoms in the entire population we studied, the risk of depression symptoms was 16.1% (n = 605), with women having a significantly higher mean score than men (p < 0.001). Significant predictors associated with the achievement of 10 points and more in the PHQ-9 assessment in the case of women and men were: living alone, education and having comorbidities. Moreover, female participants living in rural areas were significantly more likely to exhibit depression symptoms, whereas smoking was a significant predictor of depressive symptoms in men. It was observed that in the case of obese women, the chance of being in the higher category of the PHQ-9 assessment was 1.41 times higher than in women with normal body weight. However, in the case of men, an increase in age by one year increased the chance of being in a higher category by 1.02 times. Moreover, the odds of falling into a higher category, as assessed by the PHQ-9 questionnaire, among men who drink alcohol more than once a week was 1.7 times higher than in men who do not drink or consume alcohol occasionally. Summarising the results of studies conducted in a local community characterised by a high deprivation rate, socioeconomic and health variables related to SES significantly impacted the incidence of depression, but they differ in terms of gender.

Pengelompokan Hasil Evaluasi Pembelajaran Metode Hafalan Al Qur’an Tawazun Menggunakan Metode K-Means

The method of memorizing the Qur'an Tawazun is a method that maximizes the use of the right brain and left brain, allowing a person to memorize, understand, and believe. Each category has several assessment points as a benchmark for the ability of students, which are used to overcome the level of failure of students in each category of learning the method of memorizing the Qur'an tawazun. The results of the evaluation of the learning of the tahfidz Islamic boarding school Daarul Huffadz Indonesia in 2020 were felt to be less than optimal, because the learning process was carried out simultaneously. This can be seen from the difference in scores that are quite different in each category of assessment. Based on the previous problem, it is necessary to group the results of the evaluation of learning the Qur'an memorization method. The goal is that every student gets maximum treatment and provides convenience for the institution, as well as teaching staff to carry out learning. The purpose of this study is to determine the optimum number of clusters as well as members of each cluster by measuring cluster performance using the Davies Bouldin Index (DBI) method and implementing the K-Means algorithm. The K-Means algorithm is a non-hierarchical data clustering method that is able to group large amounts of data, relatively quickly, and efficiently. This study uses 401 observational data and 12 attributes. From the calculation results, the optimal number of clusters lies in 2 clusters, with a Davies-Bouldin Index (DBI) value of 1.439. There are 26 members of cluster 1, and 375 members of cluster 2.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВІДТВОРЕННЯ КАТЕГОРІЇ ОЦІНКИ ПРИ ПЕРЕКЛАДІ ПОЛІТИЧНИХ ПРОМОВ

The article is devoted to the analysis of the methods of translation of linguistic means of expressing the evaluation category based on the material of translations of political speeches from the Ukrainian language into English. In the field of linguistics, the category of assessment causes a number of disagreements. Evaluation as a functional-semantic category extends to all levels of language and is represented by a set of linguistic units with an evaluative meaning, which express a positive or negative attitude of the speaker to the content of the message aimed at the implementation of a certain communicative task. The assessment is characterized by a specific structure. Mandatory components of the evaluative construction are distinguished: evaluative subject and object. Among the classifications of assessment existing in linguistics, the most appropriate for the analysis of the specified category in political discourse is the classification identified by E. M. Wolf, which provides for the division of rational and emotional, positive and negative, absolute and relative assessment of the subject and the object. The analysis of the presented excerpts revealed that rational and emotional evaluations are represented in almost equal numbers, negative evaluations are twice as large as positive ones and in the comparison of absolute and relative evaluations, the latter is completely absent. The search for a translation counterpart turned out to be a common method of translation of all types of expressions of the evaluation category Various translation transformations at the grammatical and lexical levels were applied when translating the means of expression of the evaluation category. The lexical level is reproduced by searching for equivalents or translational counterparts. At the grammatical level, various grammatical transformations are used,such as permutations, substitutions, additions

Minyak Zaitun Sebagai Pengganti xylene pada Prosesing Jaringan Histologis Untuk Pewarnaan Kulit dan Hepar Mencit dengan Hematoxylin Eosin: Sebuah Studi Perbandingan

Clearing results in histological processing can be affected due to tissue density and viscosity of the clearing agent. xylene is the most commonly used aromatic solvent for clearing agents and deparaffinizing agents in histopathology laboratories, but xylene is one of the most dangerous chemicals found in histology laboratories. Based on the dangers posed by xylene, a replacement material is needed. Several xylene substitutes such as reagents derived from limonene, aliphatic hydrocarbons, vegetable oils and mineral oils have been commercially developed, but the available xylene substitutes are still less effective, more expensive, and still as dangerous as xylene itself. Substitutes that are considered safer are from natural oils, one of which is olive oil which has similarities with xylene, namely in hydrocarbon and phenol compounds. This study used two types of tissue, namely skin and liver from mice (Mus musculus) which were cut into two parts; the first part uses xylene as and the other part uses olive oil as a clearing agent. The assessment of hematoxylin eosin staining results were determined based on the category of assessment of cell structure, such as the cell nucleus, cytoplasm, and color uniformity carried out by three readers and five fields of view for each microscopic slide at 40X magnification of the objective lens. Comparison of observations of the xylene group in skin and liver tissue 100% got a good score on the cell nucleus, cytoplasm, and color uniformity. (p=1,000). The olive oil group had a slight difference in color uniformity in liver tissue when compared to skin, but not statistically different (p=0.773). The comparison of the overall readings of the xylene and olive oil groups on skin and liver tissue also showed no statistically different (p=0.262). So it can be concluded that olive oil can be recommended as a substitute for xylene in the clearing process in histological tissue processing.

NTB Tourism Image Recovery Strategy After the Earthquake

This study aims to find out how to restore the tourism image of the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) area after the 2018 natural disaster through the NTB Bangkit Recovery program implemented by the Tourism Office. The paradigm used in this research is constructivism and an interpretive approach using case study research methods. Researchers want to understand how to restore the image of NTB tourism destinations to restore the number of tourist visits. Data collection techniques by conducting observations and in-depth interviews. The results showed that the strategy of restoring the image of the post-earthquake tourism destinations in NTB was carried out: First, identifying opinions. Second public awareness. Third, identify the issue. Fourth, evaluation with the category of assessment of pre-implementation and evaluation of post-implementation of the Recovery NTB Bangkit program.

The Effect of Training Based on Part And Whole Combinations on Smash Techniques Improvement in Volleyball Sports for 11-12 Year Old Athletes

Objective. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the part and whole combination-based smash training model on smash techniques in volleyball athletes aged 11-12 years. &#x0D; Materials and method. This study used an experimental field testing method, with a pretest-posttest control group design approach. The participants were 52 male volleyball athletes aged 11-12 years and had an average weight and height of ±36.02 kg and ±144.63cm. The instrument used to measure the smash technique was a volleyball skill test. &#x0D; Results. The results of the descriptive analysis showed differences in the mean and standard deviation of the conventional group and the experimental group. The average value of the conventional group is 75.562 with a standard deviation of 8.7956, while the average value of the experimental group is 87.492 with a standard deviation of 1.9343. Hypothesis testing conducted using Mann-Whitney analysis found that the value of Asymp sig (2-tailed) was 0.000 &lt;0.05, which indicates that the hypothesis is accepted. &#x0D; Conclusions. Knowing the descriptive results and hypothesis testing, it is concluded that the experimental group experienced a significant improvement and was better than the conventional group. Based on the category of posttest average result assessment, the experimental group was included in the very good category. In other words, the experimental group was very competent. On this basis, this research can be used as a reference in training smash techniques for volleyball athletes at the beginner age.