Control Group Design Research Articles

Application of the Inquiry-Based Learning Model with Education for Sustainable Development to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills and Sustainable Awareness

To improve the quality of education and develop students' 21st-century competencies, particularly critical thinking, the inquiry-based learning model presents itself as a viable option to enhance students' cognitive abilities and awareness of sustainability. Incorporating Education for sustainable development into the inquiry-based learning model introduces a relevant approach to addressing contemporary global challenges, especially in sustainable development education. This research seeks to assess the enhancement of students' critical thinking skills and sustainable awareness through the application of the inquiry-based learning model infused with ESD content. The research method used in this study is a quasi-experiment with a non-equivalent control group design. This research was conducted on class X students at one of the MAN in Bandar Lampung, with each class consisting of 35 and 36 students. Data were obtained from the results of pre-tests and post-tests of critical thinking skills, sustainable awareness questionnaires, and student response surveys. The results of the study indicate that there was an improvement in students' critical thinking skills between the experimental and control classes. There was also a significant difference in sustainable awareness between the experimental and control classes. The inquiry-based learning model integrated with ESD content showed a significant and fairly strong positive correlation between students' critical thinking skills and sustainable awareness

보편적 학습설계와 증거기반교수를 적용한 수학 수업이 초등학생의 곱셈·나눗셈 성취도와 수학적 학습 태도에 미치는 효과

Objectives The purposes of this study was to examine the effects of mathematics instruction, incorporate Universal Design for Learning(UDL) and evidence-based instruction, on the multiplication and division achievement and mathematical learning attitudes of 4th grade elementary school students with typical or low achievement in mathematics. Methods The study involved 46 subjects, comprising students from two 4th-grade classes in a public elementary school in Seoul. The subjects were divided into experimental and control groups, with each group further subdivided based on their level of mathematics achievement. The experimental design employed a pretest-posttest control group design along with a repeated measures design. Improvements in students’ multiplication and division achievements were analyzed using a hierarchical linear growth model, while differences in attitudes towards mathematical learning were assessed using paired samples t-tests and analysis of covariance(ANCOVA). Results First, the rate of change in multiplication and division achievement among students with typical math performance in the experimental group was statistically significantly higher than that in the control group. Second, the rate of change in multiplication and division achievement among students with low math performance in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group. Third, within the experimental group, students with low math performance demonstrated a significantly greater rate of improvement in achievement compared to students with typical math performance. Fourth, students in the experimental group showed statistically significant improvement in most areas of mathematical learning attitudes. Finally, there was no statistically significant difference in mathematical learning attitudes between the two subgroups of the experimental group, except for their level of confidence in multiplication and division. Conclusions First, mathematics instruction incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidencebased instruction was effective in improving multiplication and division achievement as well as mathematical learning attitudes among 4th grade elementary students. Finally, it can be inferred that this approach could be an effective method for ensuring foundational academic skills and bridging achievement gaps in general education settings with diverse student characteristics.

Empowering scientific literacy skills through an integrated SSCS learning model with RQA strategies

Understanding science is needed in the context of scientific literacy. Scientific literacy cannot be separated from the role of reading literacy. Literacy is a prerequisite component so that students can have four life competencies namely Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication (4C). This research is quasi-experimental research with a pretest and post-test non-equivalent control group design. The population is students from SMP Negeri 9 and 17 with a class VIII sample of 105 students. The instrument for assessing students' scientific literacy skills is in the form of multiple-choice tests and essays prepared to represent indicators of scientific literacy, namely: 1) identifying scientific problems/phenomena, 2) interpreting data and drawing conclusions, 3) understanding science concepts, and 4) applying science concepts to life. Data on students' scientific literacy abilities analyzed using the t-test. using the SPSS ver. 20. The research results obtained show that there is a difference in scientific literacy between the SSCS model treatment group integrated with RQA learning strategies and the conventional model. The SSCS+RQA class experienced an increase of 52.48%. The significant increase changed the scientific literacy category from low to very high. Meanwhile, the RQA control class experienced an increase of 33.89%. This increase was also able to change the scientific literacy category from low to high.

Emotional literacy and problem-solving skills with pbl model and hpc strategy: Circulatory system concept

Emotional literacy as a new 21st-century literacy is one-factor influencing student learning success. This study aims to analyze the differences in emotional literacy and problem-solving skills in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model learning with Homogeinity psycho cognition (HPC) Strategy and PBL. This study included quasi-experiment research with a pretest-postest nonequivalent control group design. The research sample was 75 fifth-grade students taken randomly from several elementary schools in the Nusaniwe Sub-District based on the placement test. The research instruments were an emotional literacy questionnaire and a problem-solving skills test instrument consisting of 20 statement items and 8 problem items related to the human circulatory system. Data analysis used the Mann-Whitney U Test and one-way ANCOVA. The results showed no difference in emotional literacy between the treatment group (PBL with HPC strategy) and the control group (PBL). The ANCOVA test results concluded that students' problem-solving skills in the PBL model with the HPC strategy were superior to those in the PBL model. This finding helps develop appropriate and strategic science-biology learning in elementary schools.

Moderate Intensity Interval Training (MIIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise therapy against irisin levels in obesity

Obesity can cause physiological disorders. These physiological disturbances cannot be separated from the roles of irisin. Exercising with the right measure, measurable, and regularly is a strategy for dealing with obesity. The aims of this study were (1) to determine the effect of irisin levels on exercise with the Moderate Intensity Interval Training (MIIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) levels models in obese rats. This research is a true experimental laboratory study with a pretest-posttest control group design. This research was conducted at the Bioscience Laboratory of Brawijaya University, Malang. The research sample used 27 obese male Wistar rats divided into 9 MIIT group rats, 9 HIIT rats, and 9 control rats. Exercise intervention is given for 6 weeks at a frequency of 4 times per week. The intensity of MIIT (60–80% of base line ability), HIIT (90–100% of base line ability), irisin levels are obtained from blood tests using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data analysis used the Anova test and post hoc Tukey analysis with a significance level of 0.01. The results showed that there was no significant difference in irisin levels (p = 0.507). The HIIT irisin difference was lower than MIIT (p = 0.932) and Control (p = 0.491), and there was no difference in irisin value between the MIIT and Control groups (p = 0.708).

Using the ibsr technique as a psychological intervention to alleviate student stress in biology learning: Impacts on motivation, knowledge construction, and cognitive anxiety

Learning difficulties are a common issue faced by students, with stress being a significant contributing factor. One psychological treatment that has been shown to effectively reduce stress is Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR). The objective of this study is to integrate IBSR into a discovery learning strategy in Biology in the classroom, with the aim of increasing students' learning motivation and knowledge construction while reducing their learning difficulties and cognitive anxiety. This is quasi-experimental research that used a post-test non-equivalent control group design. The study involved 72 11th-grade science students from two different classes at one of the public high schools in Bandung City. One class, consisting of 36 students, received IBSR treatment, while the other class, also consisting of 36 students, did not. Both classes used a discovery learning framework for teaching. Data on motivation, learning difficulties, and cognitive anxiety were collected using a rating scale questionnaire with eight scales. Students' ability to construct knowledge was measured using the German Cognitive Load (GCL) instrument in the form of a written test with indicators taken from Mayer's cognitive taxonomy (2002) in the realm of understanding. The study found that incorporating IBSR techniques into learning strategies for the immune system material can reduce student stress and improve learning performance, motivation, and knowledge construction (GCL), while also decreasing learning difficulties and cognitive anxiety.

Antibacterial potential of queen pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr Var. Queen) peel extract on the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria

Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2017, the prevalence of caries in each country reached 20% to more than 50%. Caries is formed due to the role of several factors including host, agent (microorganisms), substrate, and time. Bacteria involved in the origin of caries formation such as Lactobacillus group bacteria found in the oral cavity which can cause dental caries, one of which is Lactobacillus acidophilus. The use of natural cleansers is highly recommended to remove residual bacteria as an effort to prevent caries. Queen Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr Var. Queen) is a fruit that contains very complex compounds that can act as anticarcinogenic and antibacterial. This study aims to determine the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria. This type of research was a laboratory experimental type with posttest only control group design. This study used the dilution method of the number of samples, namely concentrations of 0.781%, 1.56%, 3.125%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100%, positive controls and negative controls. This study was conducted 3 times repetition. Manual calculation of the number of bacterial colonies that grow on nutrient agar media and expressed in colony forming units (CFU) which will determine the MBC and MIC. The Shapiro-Wilk test showed a p value> 0.05 at all concentrations and normally distributed data, but when tested for homogeneity the data was not homogeneous so that the non-parametric statistical test continued using the Kruskal Wallis test showing a value of p < 0.05. Conclusion: Colony count results showed that the concentration of 3.12% can inhibit the visible growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria which is stated as the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and can prevent growth after subculture to antibiotic-free medium at a concentration of 6.25% which is stated as the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC).

Improving midwives' knowledge and attitudes in providing lactation education based on local wisdom of the Bugis ethnic in Indonesia

Background: The current rate of exclusive breastfeeding remains low due to several factors, including social and cultural changes, psychological factors, lack of education provided by healthcare workers, and the increasing promotion of formula milk as well as misinformation to the public. Therefore, it is necessary to have productive midwives who provide optimal healthcare services to improve the health status of infants. Currently, the healthcare services provided by midwives can also be carried out through independent practice. A midwife does not only provide obstetric services from a biological perspective but also addresses social, cultural, and spiritual needs. Purpose: To evaluate the impact of providing lactation education based on local wisdom in improving midwives' knowledge and attitudes in the Bugis ethnic in Indonesia. Method: A quasi-experiment method, specifically a pre-test and post-test with a control group design. The study population consists of midwives who have Independent Midwifery Practice in 15 districts of Makassar City. The sample obtained using purposive sampling. The sample size was 30 midwives, consisting of 15 midwives in the treatment group and 15 midwives in the control group. Results: The N-Gain Score test showed a value of 72.89% for the treatment group, while the control group scored 21.89%. The paired t-test showed an Asymp Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which is less than the probability value of 0.05 for the treatment group. Conclusion: The use of printed and online pocketbooks for lactation education integrated with the cultural values of Sipakatau, Sipakalebbi, and Sipakainge in the exclusive breastfeeding program by independent midwives is more effective compared to counseling alone, which is less effective in the control group. Further testing concluded that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores in the treatment group, indicating an increase in the midwives' knowledge.

Antibacterial Effectiveness Test of South Kalimantan Bajakah Wood Extract against the Bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus Atcc 25923 Article Sidebar

Introduction: Root canal treatment is a treatment that removes necrotic pulp tissue, biofilm and debris from the root canal system so that it can trigger the formation of healthy periapical tissue. Staphylococcus aureus is one of the important resistant microorganisms that is often isolated from root canal treatment. Bajakah wood (Spatholobus littoralis Hassk) is known to contain flavonoids, saponins, tannins and polyphenols. Material and Methods: This research uses the well method. The number of samples was 20 samples with Bajakah wood extract as the test material. This research uses a posttest only control group design. Results and Discussions: Data analysis using the Kruskal-Wallis test showed that there were significant differences (p<0.05) between the treatment groups. Conclusion: There is no resistance to South Kalimantan Bajakah wood extract in concentrations of 50%, 75%, 100% against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which means there is no antibacterial activity.

Integration of Multiple Intelligences Theory in Project-Based Learning, How It Impacts on Students' Critical Thinking and Mathematical Communication Skills?

In this study, we aim to assess the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) based on Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory on students' critical thinking and mathematical communication skills. This research is a quasi-experiment using non-equivalent (pre-test and post-test) control-group design. The population in this study were VIII grade students in a public junior high school in Yogyakarta and two sample classes were selected based on recommendations from teachers and had mathematical abilities that could be considered equal. The experimental class applied PjBL based on MI theory and the control class applied PjBL learning. Data collection was conducted using a test instrument in the form of description questions. This instrument is valid and reliable. Learning is said to be effective if: (1) the mean test score of critical thinking and communication skills is at least 70 (from a score range of 0-100); (2) the mean of post-test of critical thinking and communication skills is higher than the mean of pre-test; (3) the mean final score of students' critical thinking and mathematical communication skills in the experimental class is higher than the control class. Data analysis used one-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test, and T2 Hotteling test. The results of the study using the significance level α = 5% showed that (1) PjBL learning based on MI theory is effective in terms of students' critical thinking and mathematical communication skills; (2) PjBL based on MI theory learning is more effective than PjBL learning in terms of communication, but not more effective in terms of critical thinking skills. Although the data from the sample showed the acquisition of mean scores and the increase in the mean value of critical thinking learning in PjBL based on MI theory was better than PjBL learning in terms of critical thinking skill, but statistically both did not show a significant difference.

Effects of Flipped Classroom Learning on Perception in Genetics Concepts among Secondary School Students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria

The study examined the effects of flipped classroom learning on perception in genetics concepts among secondary school students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The research design employed was quasi-experimental; specifically, pre-test, post test, non equivalent control group design. A sample of 279 SS 3 Biology students drawn using multistage sampling technique from 5,804 SS 3 students for 2020/2021 session from 29 senior secondary schools in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Students’ Perception of Genetics Concepts Scale (SPGCS) was the instrument used in collecting data, as Pretest and Post-test. A reliability coefficient of 0.98 was found using Cronbach’s alpha. The data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and Independence Z-test at 0.05 level of significance. Results indicated that students taught using Flipped Classroom Learning possessed high level of perception in genetic concepts than those exposed to lecture method with significant difference in the mean perception scores. The findings equally indicated the insignificant difference between the perception of male and female students exposed to Flipped Classroom Learning. The study recommends among others that Biology teachers should be encouraged to use Flipped Classroom Learning as the main teaching strategy to improve students’ perception in genetics concepts in senior secondary schools. Similarly, Biology teachers should be trained by the Ministry of Education and other education agencies on effective procedures for implementing Flipped Classroom Learning for high level of perception in genetics concepts.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Langsung Berbasis Praktikum terhadap Sikap Ilmiah Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Gangga

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of a direct, practicum-based learning model on the scientific attitudes of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Gangga, North Lombok Regency. This research is a quasi-experimental research with a Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. The population in this study were all class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Gangga, with the research sample consisting of two classes, namely class VII A with 28 students as the experimental class and class VII B with 28 students as the control class taken using random sampling techniques. Based on the research results, it is known that both classes experienced an increase in scientific attitudes. The percentage of scientific attitudes of the experimental class and control class was 74.51% and 67.65% respectively, increasing to 86.27% and 72.55%. The results of this research indicate that there is an influence of the practical-based direct learning model on the scientific attitudes of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Gangga.

Enhancing social skills: the impact of advanced physical education program development

Background: The cultivation of social behaviour during childhood and adolescence holds paramount importance, serving as a cornerstone for the establishment of robust interpersonal connections in subsequent stages of life, whether transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. Research Objective: This research aims to assess how implementing enhanced physical education influences social interactions and behaviour among adolescents. Methods: The study employed a pretest-posttest control group design, involving experimental and control groups randomly selected from high school students in the City of Aceh. The study’s population was drawn from class X students at a public high school in Aceh City, encompassing 4 classes with a total of 124 students. Cluster random sampling was employed as the sampling technique. The researcher randomly selected one class as the experimental group and another as the control group. The participants included two classes: 30 students from class 10B as the experimental group and 30 students from class 10D as the control group. Thus, the study involved a total of 60 participants. Social behaviour was evaluated using standardised questionnaires measuring various dimensions. The pre-test and post-test data analysis techniques were analysed using a homogeneity test, a normality test, and a Mann-Whitney test using SPSS version 22, with a significance threshold set at p < 0.05. Finding/Result: The results indicate significant improvements in social behaviour among adolescents who underwent the enhanced physical education, sports, and health program compared to the control group. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of integrating comprehensive physical education into high school curricula to foster positive social development among adolescents.

Estimation of a Generalized Treatment Effect in a Control Group versus Treatment Group Design

A control group versus treatment group design is considered where the responses in the treatment group are modeled as a two-component mixture model that accounts for the possibility that only a fraction of the patients in the treated group will respond to the treatment. In this setting, the treatment effect is generalized to include both the fraction of treated patients that respond to the treatment and the magnitude of the response. Two alternative correlated and biased estimators are combined to yield an estimator that is preferable to either one of the estimators individually. The combined estimator is demonstrated on an illustrative blood pressure data set.

Modification of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) Observation Sheet for Patient Emergency Conditions in Hospitals

Background: Currently, the trend of patients admitted to the hospital is increasingly complex and has many co-morbidities, some of which the patient's condition will suddenly worsen or become critical, due to various interrelated causes such as weak monitoring systems and staff reactions to emergencies. Delays in treatment or inadequate care for patients who are treated in the Hospital Ward can result in several adverse conditions, namely increased patients transferred to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), increased LOS (Lenght of Stay) in the hospital, heart attacks, or patient death. Purpose: The purpose of this study to analyze the differences in the modification of the NEWS observation sheet on the emergency conditions of patients at the hospital. Methods: The type of research used is quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test control group design. With a population of 160 patients and a total patient sample of 62 patients with 31 patients for the intervention group and 31 patients for the control group. How to take samples with purposive sampling technique. The independent variables in this study were the NEWS observation sheet and the NEWS modification, while the dependent variable was the patient's emergency condition. The instruments in this study were NEWS observation sheets and NEWS modifications, integrated patient development record sheets, pre-test and post-test sheets. Data analysis used Wilcoxon test and Mann Whitney test with a value of α = 0.05. Results: The results showed that the modification of the NEWS (National Early Warning Score) observation sheet with a graphic was more influential than the NEWS observation sheet in increasing vital sign monitoring with p=0.00, while the NEWS observation sheet as a control had an influence with a significant level of p=0.043, both the model shows that it is equally influential in detecting changes in patient conditions and as an aid in communicating with other health workers. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that after being given a modified NEWS observation sheet which is a scoring system that is simple, practical and proven to increase alertness and response to signs of bad physiological changes so that patient safety can be monitored optimally and mortality rates can decrease.

Evaluation of the application of the ACEP cycle to student writing learning outcome

The modification of the ACEP cycle is a pedagogical strategy consisting of four components: (A) Activities. (C) Classroom discussion. (E) Exercises. (P) Performance. The application of ACEP cycle modifications is used as a strategy to improve writing skills. This is the primary focus to consider in improving writing skills. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how effective the process of learning writing skills was by applying ACEP cycle modifications. This study used a mixed-methods approach. At the qualitative stage, an explanatory description design strategy is applied to collect comprehensive and in-depth information about the learning model applied by the teacher in the classroom. A pre- and post-test control group design is used in the quantitative stage. The average score of students using the ACEP cycle modification was 82.64, higher than that of students who studied under the demonstration learning model which was 80.03. This finding is reinforced by the result of the significance coefficient = 0.006 < 0.05 so H0 is rejected. Thus, there is a difference in average student learning outcomes between the modification of the ACEP cycle and the demonstration learning model. ACEP cycle modification has practical implications for writing skills. First, it can easily identify the initial condition of students' writing skills. Second, ACEP cycle modification allows teachers to better understand how students build an understanding of writing concepts. Third, students can actively participate in the learning process and fourth, teachers can observe the construction stage and measure student progress more accurately.

Effectiveness of ethnomathematics-based learning on students’ mathematical literacy: a meta-analysis study

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of ethnomathematics-based learning on students’ mathematical literacy through a meta-analysis study. Primary studies were collected from Google Scholar and ERIC databases based on the inclusion criteria. The results of the literature review obtained 16 studies, either from theses, proceedings, or journal articles. Furthermore, the effect sizes were combined according to the Random Effects Model (REM) and data analysis using CMA v3 and R Studio (Meta Package). The calculation results obtained an overall effect size which indicates that ethnomathematics-based learning has a “strong” effect on students’ mathematical literacy when compared to conventional learning. As a result of the moderator category analysis, it was found that the effect sizes differed significantly according to students’ regional demographics, independent variables, and subject matter. However, it does not show significant differences when based on the duration of the meeting, education level, sample size, experimental design, type and year of publication. Thus, it can be said that ethnomathematics-based learning can be an effective learning model for increasing students’ understanding of mathematical literacy, especially in the Kalimantan Island region, recommended to be integrated with the Ethnomathematics Pop Up Book and Visual Thinking learning model, and Probability & Sets and Transformation Geometry materials, using Nonequivalent Control Group Design are recommended to be taught through this learning model.

Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 DM Patients by Providing Benson Relaxation Therapy Combined with Dhikr Based on Self-Care Orem

Background: People with diabetes mellitus experience hyperglycemia, the higher the likelihood of complications if do not get the right treatment immediately. In addition, people with diabetes mellitus are prone to stress because the disease is difficult to cure and patients must take medications every day. Therefore, proper management is needed. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of self-care orem-based dhikr combination benson relaxation therapy on blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in the Ujungpangkah Gresik Health Center Working Area. Method: This type of research uses Quasy Experiment with Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. The sample in this study was 46 respondents, which were divided into 2 groups, namely 23 respondents for the control group and 23 respondents for the intervention group. The independent variable of this study was benson relaxation therapy combined with dhikr, while the dependent variable was blood sugar levels. The data were analyzed using paired T-Test and Independent T-test tests on blood sugar level variables with kemaknaan α=0,05. Results: The results of the independent t-test on the variable of blood sugar levels with a significant level of 0.000 < α = 0.05, showed that there was an effect of the administration of benson relaxation therapy combined with dhikr on blood sugar levels in type 2 DM patients. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that benson relaxation therapy combined with dhikr has an effect on blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In the future, it is hoped that health workers can increase the provision of information and education evenly to health service places.

The Effect of Applying A Problem-Based Learning Model Using Google Earth on Understanding Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation at SMAN 1 Tanjung Palas Tengah

This study aims to reveal whether there is a positive influence in the application of the problem-based learning model using google earth media on the understanding of hydrometeorological disaster mitigation in class XI of SMA N1 Tanjung Palas Tengah. The research design used in this study is a nonequivalent control group design with a quasi-experimental research method (Quasi Experiment). The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sample. The research instruments used are test instruments in the form of multiple-choice questions, as well as non-test instruments in the form of observation and documentation. The results of the study showed that there was a positive influence in the application of the problem-based learning model using google earth media on the understanding of hydrometeorological disaster mitigation in class XI at SMAN 1 Tanjung Palas Tengah in the form of a significant increase in the average class score. This is based on the results of N-Gain obtained a value of 66.96% and the t-test obtained a value of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.001. This is also supported by the results of observational studies that show a positive response from the research subjects.

Effectiveness of the Monofilament Test and Ipswich Touch Test (IpTT) in the Early Detection of Neuropathy Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Backgrounds: Diabetes Mellitus is a condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood caused by abnormal insulin production in the body, leading to metabolic disorders that can gradually damage parts or all of the body. Diabetes mellitus can cause serious complications if not properly treated or managed, including neuropathy, which is the most common complication resulting in nerve damage. Neuropathy can be detected early in several ways, including using the monofilament test and Ipswich touch test (IpTT). Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of the monofilament test and Ipswich touch test (IpTT) in the early detection of neuropathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Method: This study is a quantitative quasi-experiment with a posttest-only control group design. The sample in this study consisted of 32 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, divided into 2 groups: 16 respondents who were treated with the monofilament test and 16 respondents who were treated with the Ipswich touch test. Due to the results of the statistical analysis indicating non-normally distributed but homogeneous data, the Mann-Whitney test was used for data analysis. Results: From the results of the tests carried out, a significance value of 0.003 < 0.05 was obtained; this suggests that the Monofilament Test and Ipswich Touch Test (IpTT) are effective in the early detection of neuropathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, between the two, the monofilament test was found to be more effective compared to the Ipswich Touch Test, with a mean result of 20.84 > 12.16. Conclusions: Both the monofilament test and Ipswich touch test (IpTT) are effective in the early detection of neuropathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.