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Communication Form Of Tungku Tigo Sajarangan As Minangkabau Leader (Study in Nagari Sungai Abu, SolokRegency, West Sumatra)

This research focuses on the Sungai Abu community as an ethnic Minangkabau who is bound by the laws that apply in society. Because the penghulu acts as a leader and traditional leader, Cadiak Pandai is a person who is intelligent/scientist, scholar, bureaucrat, politician, scientist and expert in various professions, while Alim Ulama is a person who is an expert in religion and religious leaders. Through the library research method used, by collecting data through journal articles, related books, and reading several previous studies, the author observed Tigo Sajarangan Tungku's form of communication in leading in Nagari Sungai Abu. Among them contains three aspects. First, communicating in the realm of deliberation and consensus as a means of decision making. Second, communicating by establishing functional integration to preserve the customs of the Abu River. Third, communicate using figures of speech as a form of polite language in speaking and conveying ideas.

Improving Essay Writing Skills with the Quantum Writer Learning Method in Facing the Destructive Era 4.0

Learning essay writing skills is considered less interesting and boring for students so that students are less interested in learning essay writing skills. However, using interesting learning methods can be the solution. One of them is by using the quantum writer learning method. This research aims to improve students' learning of writing skills by using the quantum writer learning method for students. This research was conducted using literature review, by reading various articles, journals, and other publications related to the research topic. Article search is carried out using an accredited online database, namely Google Scholar. In the search for articles, the researcher limited the literature from 2014-2022. The keywords used are "inysa' writing skills", "quantum writer", "disruptive era 4.0". Based on the search results through Google Scholar using these keywords and after filtering by criteria, out of 20 articles found, only 12 articles are relevant. The results of this study are 1) The quantum writer learning method can be used as an alternative learning method, especially in learning essay writing skills because the two are interconnected. 2) To implement the quantum writer model to improve students' writing skills, there are stages that must be done by teachers. 3) Quantum writer learning method has a great influence on students' writing skills. 4) The level of students' writing ability using the quantum writer method is included in the category of good or quite effective.

Implementation of A Blog-Based Journal Reading Strategy to Improve the Reading Comprehension Ability of UNIMED English Literature Students

This study explores the impact of a blog-based reading journal strategy on improving reading comprehension among English Literature students at Universitas Negeri Medan. Conducted over six months in 2024, the research involved 60 students who documented their reflections and analyses of assigned readings on blog platforms. The methodology included qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a rubric assessing comprehension, analytical skills, reflection depth, and coherence. Results showed significant improvement in reading comprehension, with 80% of students rating the overall experience highly and 100% finding the blog content very helpful. Critical and analytical thinking skills also improved, with 60% of students rating this aspect highest. Students were comfortable using the blog platform and suggested extending session durations and incorporating more visual aids. The study concludes that the blog-based strategy effectively enhances reading comprehension, engagement, and critical thinking, supporting its continued use and exploration in educational settings.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatricians for Eye Care of Children: A Personal Survey in Saudi Arabia.

To review the level, determinants, and sources of knowledge (K), attitude (A), and practice (P) of pediatricians regarding eye care of children in Saudi Arabia in 2024. In this cross-sectional survey, 120 pediatricians from central Saudi Arabia were invited to participate in a one-on-one study. A questionnaire included demographic and work profiles, 20 questions on knowledge, five on attitude, and five on practices. Responses were graded using a Likert scale. Median scores were associated with independent variables. We surveyed 113 pediatricians. The excellent knowledge, attitude, and practice grades were 78.8%, 30.1%, and 41.6% of participants, respectively. The knowledge score was not associated with any demographic variable. The attitude score was associated with the younger age group (P = 0.03), seniority (P = 0.001), and higher knowledge score (P = 0.01). The practice score was associated with females (P = 0.02) and hospitals with eye departments (P = 0.001), who underwent eye care training (P = 0.004), knowledge score (P < 0.001), and A score (P = 0.001). Reading journals, attending conferences, and eye care workshops were current sources of knowledge. However, the desired sources were eye care, which should be included in the curriculum, Google and PubMed searches, and interactions with ophthalmologists. Pediatricians' high level of knowledge of eye care is promising. However, based on the demography variations noted, their attitude and practices need strengthening. Policies for eye screening and referrals from pediatricians to ophthalmologists may be discussed in conferences, workshops, and policy documents. Knowledge should be disseminated using the modes preferred by pediatricians.

Pragmatic sociology and the economics of convention: Introducing a ‘novel’ approach to English-speaking education research

This special issue brings together current work in education research that engages with a pragmatic, yet critical theoretical tradition sprung from the French context during the 1980s. Based on a particular understanding of existence, perception, reality and the dynamics of social life, this theoretical tradition has continuously been developed over the past four decades in a variety of fields, such as law, economic studies, political sciences, education research and sociology. Despite its rich history, this approach has until recently only garnered limited attention from English-speaking research communities. Consequently, our aim is to introduce the approach to the European Education Research Journal readership and demonstrate the tradition’s richness and range of use for education research. By showing the many ways in which this perspective can be utilised in education research, we hope to inspire more scholars who publish in English-speaking contexts to engage with us and explore what insights this ‘novel’ perspective can bring to our research field. In this editorial, we briefly explain the perspective’s base assumptions and key features, discuss the potential relevance of this approach for education research, and introduce the articles of the special issue. First, however, we want to address the issue of naming.

Resisting research evidence-base deficits: a comprehensive analysis of a leading English association journal over a decade

ABSTRACT This paper considers the research evidence-base informing teaching practice and policy in subject English in schools. We explore the Australian Journal of English Education, the flagship research publication from the Australian Association of Teachers of English, at a time when an evidence-base is in high demand. Our aim is to understand the research outputs that are valued by the authors, editors, reviewers and readers of this association journal. We analyse the research published from the release of the Australian Curriculum English in 2014, until the end of 2022. We deduce the particular topic contributions made in 139 research articles according to the message systems of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. We also consider the theories, methods and recommendations made in the light of increasingly recognised deficits in the research evidence base around knowledge, efficacy and application. Our findings indicate robust engagement with highly contextualised research making visible the transformative work of English teachers.

Patterns of utilization of advanced practice providers in reproductive endocrinology: a 2023 national survey

ObjectiveTo evaluate the current utilization of advanced practice providers (APPs) within the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). DesignCross sectional. SubjectsA total of 201 APPs surveyed through the American Society of Reproductive Medicine APP Professional Group. ExposureAnonymized online survey. Main Outcome MeasuresDemographics, scope of practice and responsibilities, and training and onboarding. ResultsRespondents were primarily Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs, 26.4%), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs, 33.3%), or Physician Associates (PAs, 29.8%). Two-thirds (67.4%) reported that their scope of practice is limited by their employer or practice, 43.5% by state restrictions, and 25.2% by insurance. Survey respondents reported that 44.4% of their time at work is dedicated to performing procedures and scans and 30.6% to conducting consults and follow-ups. The most commonly reported duties were physical exams (88.6%), intrauterine inseminations (IUI; 86.6%), saline sonohysterograms (79.6%), endometrial biopsies (76.6%), ultrasounds (74.6%), and problem visits such as for pain, cysts, and bleeding (73.1%). The majority of survey respondents (61.7%) reported having autonomy in deciding protocols and treatment options for patients in their practice. Respondents described their onboarding training as including observation/on-the-job training (94.0%), independent reading of texts and journals (66.7%), ASRM online courses (45.3%), formal orientation (34.8%), and practice-organized training programs (29.4%). ConclusionsAPPs are highly trained members of the care team, but continue to be underutilized within the field of REI. Improvements in educational resources and/or use of a formalized program to train APPs to their full scope of practice may help increase clinic efficiency and improve patient access to care.

Nursing support worker day at the Royal College of Nursing's 2024 Congress

This overview discusses the Royal College of Nursing's 2024 Congress from the perspective of an attendee. It highlights the successes and limitations associated with the ‘nursing support worker day’ aspect of the convention and details some key takeaways for the healthcare support workforce to consider. It also provides details on the most relevant debates held at the convention for the journal's readership, and suggestions as to how the day could be improved for next year.

Factors Associated with Readership of Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association - A Cross-sectional Study of Nigerian Optometrists

Factors Associated with Readership of Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association - A Cross-sectional Study of Nigerian Optometrists

Global trends and insights in ethical statements regarding the utilization of human cadaveric tissues for biomechanical research from 2017 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis.

Human cadaveric tissues are essential for biomechanical research, however, omitting statements regarding the ethical implications remains very common in many recent articles of biomechanics. We systematically searched PubMed for research articles published from 2017 to 2022 to identify all relevant studies (n=1850). Information on the characteristics of the cadaveric specimens and the acquisition of ethical approval was collected. The included articles were categorized as grade A (n=757), grade B (n=308), and grade C (n=785) according to our predetermined criteria. Additionally, we analyzed whether the reporting status of ethical approval varied based on publishing year, journals, regions, and research settings. No significant improvement was observed over the study period. Disparities in ethical reporting standards were identified among different regions and journals. This is the first bibliometric analysis that offers an overview of publications in biomechanical research that use human cadaveric samples. It serves as a reference for interested researchers and journal readers to discuss the associated ethical issues.

Aplikasi Reservasi Kamar Berbasis Web: Solusi untuk Meningkatkan Pemesanan di Wisma Rumka

Wisma Rumka is a place that operates in the accommodation sector. Wisma Rumka provides accommodation in the form of accommodation for one night or one month. Wisma Rumka consists of 21 rooms dan has a 4-story building. The research carried out aims to increase goal is to reduce synchronization between room scheduling and the reservation process. The theories used in this research are theories about system, reservations, 8 golden rules, and other theories that can support this research. System theory is used as the foundation for creating a reservation system, reservation theory as a variable in the system being created, along with the 8 golden rules as a theory to make the appearance better. The research method used is qualitative research method. The primary data needed in this research was obtained from sctructured interviews with the owner of Wisma Rumka and the result of field research at the accommodation. The secondary data needed in this research was obtained from the author reading books and journals. The website design is depicted with a UML diagram. The resulting website is a website in the form of a simple reservation that can be opened via computer and the display has been adapted to mobile display. This website is used to support room booking activities carried out by Wisma Rumka Inn. This research was carried out the aim of creating a reservation website using PHP, HTML, MySQL so that it does not required any costs. It is hoped that this research can be one of the things that can increase room bookings.

Clarifying middle authorship contributions to reduce abuses in science publishing and assessment of top-ranked SJR biochemistry and pharmacology journals' authorship criteria.

So-called "middle authors," being neither the first, last, nor corresponding author of an academic paper, have made increasing relative contributions to academic scholarship over recent decades. No work has specifically and explicitly addressed the roles, rights, and responsibilities of middle authors, an authorship position which we believe is particularly vulnerable to abuse via growing phenomena such as paper mills. Responsible middle authorship requires transparent declarations of intellectual and other scientific contributions that journals can and should require of co-authors and established guidelines and criteria to achieve this already exist (ICMJE/CRediT). Although publishers, editors, and authors need to collectively uphold a situation of shared responsibility for appropriate co-authorship, current models have failed science since verification of authorship is impossible, except through blind trust in authors' statements. During the retraction of a paper, while the opinion of individual co-authors might be noted in a retraction notice, the retraction itself practically erases the relevance of co-author contributions and position/status (first, leading, senior, last, co-corresponding, etc.). Paper mills may have successfully proliferated because individual authors' roles and responsibilities are not tangibly verifiable and are thus indiscernible. We draw on a historical example of manipulated research to argue that authors and editors should publish publicly available, traceable contributions to the intellectual content of an article-both classical authorship or technical contributions-to maximize both visibility of individual contributions and accountability. To make our article practically more relevant to this journal's readership, we reviewed the top 50 Q1 journals in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology, as ranked by the SJR, to appreciate which journals adopted the ICMJE or CRediT schools of authorship contribution, finding significant variation in adhesion to ICMJE guidelines nor the CRediT criteria and wording of author guidelines.

Guru Sebagai Role Model Pribadi yang Baik dalam Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran di Kelas

This article aims to find out teachers as role models in education and learning in the classroom. This research approach is a qualitative approach with the method used in this article literature study. This research is a type of research that collects data from literature. Primary data was obtained from reading reference books, journals, and websites. Data analysis with the stages of data analysis of the Miles and Huberman model with stages of data reduction, data presentation, and verification or conclusion. The validity test of data in qualitative research includes internal validity, external validity, reliability, and objectivity tests. The findings of this research are that for a teacher to be able to carry out the mandate given to him; he must always get closer to Allah SWT. Being a teacher is a hard job, but in this way the position of a teacher becomes noble. For a teacher to be able to carry out his role well, they must be able to be role models for their students. Teachers must be good individuals who are always the Qur'an and Hadith as a guide in doing and behaving. Some of the behaviors that must be possessed by teachers to become a role for their students include teachers must have strong faith, teachers must have good work quality, and teachers must be useful to others.

Exploring EAP English text readability and reader ability of Chinese university students through Lexile measures and metaphorical conceptualizations

This study aimed to ascertain and then close gaps between the readability demanded by degree-level textbooks in English and the reading abilities of Chinese students in a foundation programme of an English-medium university in China. A quasi-experimental research design shows Lexile-based reading interventions conducted both outside and inside class over one year within an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) class which might close the reading gap. Participants' English reading experiences were explored through Metaphor Analysis of their constructed metaphors regarding reading, academic reading and EAP reading strategies. The quantitative results show a significant reading ability growth in the experimental group after engaging in Lexile-based reading activities. This suggests that the Lexile-based reading intervention tends to raise students' reading ability towards a desired standard. Students completing inside-class reading journals made greater reading improvements than those joining outside-class reading tutorials. The metaphor analysis showed conceptualisations within five broad functions of reading evident in the participants’ metaphors: cognitive, affective, socio-cultural, moral-spiritual, and aesthetic. The cognitive and emotional aspects emerge saliently in both positive and negative student comments in metaphors on reading. Pedagogic implications and applications are suggested.

Editorial Vol.14(1)

With great satisfaction, the Research Management Cell (RMC) of Mahendra Multiple Campus, Dharan, announces the successful publication of the annual multi-disciplinary peer-reviewed research journal named Dristikon, as vol. 14(1) includes the editorial peer-review process that almost all scholarly and research articles published in the journal go through before being published to meet the requirements of the peer-review process that UGC, Nepal, and international standards guide. The purpose of the peer review procedure is to guarantee that the legitimate article gets approved, the disorganized piece gets fixed up, and the invalid article gets turned down. The editorial board has approved the suggestions of the reviewer. A thorough double-blinded peer review process is applied to every paper submitted for publication to guarantee its quality before it is published. A research article’s main goal is to present new information backed by evidence, and all the authors’ statements should be carefully examined before publication. In other ways, ChatGPT has shown to be more beneficial. Its ability to generate more sophisticated sentences is greater than unedited ones. It can produce a revised paragraph in a matter of seconds, and it's now free for everyone to use. The accepted papers, which covered the particular subjects of Nepali, English, Sanskrit, Economics, Education, Science, and Management, were added to the issue after the necessary changes and adjustments from the review process. The journal carefully adheres to the requirements of the APA 7th edition and vehemently rejects any information that has been copied without proper citation, as determined by the iThenticate plagiarism detection program. The writer's thoughts are their own, and neither the editorial board nor the publisher endorses anything that is written in the articles. After they are published, all manuscripts belong to the publishing company. As the Dristikon continues to grow and thrive, we hope that readers' inspiration and support will do the same. Your feedback and recommendations for future developments are also welcome and will be considered. The articles in this publication were submitted by authors in both Roman and Devanagari alphabetical order and were received from both campus and other colleges and institutions. To improve the journal's qualitative content, intellectuals, readers, and observers are invited to submit articles and comments. We appreciate the insightful feedback and recommendations from the peer reviewers. The editorial board would like to express its sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the research publications. Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to Assoc. Prof. Chandra Kumar Rai, Campus Chief for his unwavering assistance with finances and administration of the production of this journal.

Strategi Pembelajaran Afektif

The main problem in this journal is to discuss Affective Learning strategies. Affective learning strategies can be interpreted as plans that contain activities to achieve more specific educational goals. In particular, strategy in an educational context is interpreted differently from strategy in a learning context. The aim of this journal research was to find out what Affective Learning strategies are. The research used in this journal is Literary Study research, namely research by reviewing a number of literature in the form of books, reading journals and also opening websites to obtain data, theories and concepts related to the discussion. So by using these data collection methods and techniques, the author can collect all the data needed to support writing this journal. The results of the research from this journal include strategies that a teacher can use in attitude or effective learning that can be applied to students in their lives.

Learners’ Perceptions of Self-directed Learning Using Self-reading and a Reading Journal in College General English Classes

his study aims to examine learners’ perceptions of self-directed learning for self-reading and reading journal writing in college general English classes. 105 first-year students from the Design College and Art College freely selected and read their texts according to their major and interests over the course of 12 weeks, and participated in the survey in the 15th week. The results showed that 76.93% of the students recognized that self-reading helped them learn English greatly or at least to some extent. The biggest difficulty in self-reading was that it was hard for students to interpret English by themselves. 77% answered that writing a reading journal was helpful in learning English, and students had the most difficulty writing English on their own. Such activities were found to be the most helpful in improving students' reading ability. 85% preferred self-directed learning consisting of self-reading and reading journal writing, and the main reason stated was that they were able to freely choose what they wanted to read, thus making the reading more interesting for them. Such a class might increase students' motivation and confidence by encouraging their active and interested participation in the class and further it can serve as the basis for students to continue independent and self-directed English learning after class. In the educational situation where learner-centered instruction is emphasized, this study suggests that self-directed learning for self-reading and reading journal writing can be combined properly with the conventional method using textbooks depending on learners’ proficiency levels in college general English classes.

Pelatihan Penulisan Position Paper Model United Nation Bagi Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional Universitas Tanjungpura

This service community is based on the obstacles faced by international relations students in West Kalimantan who do not have good skills in writing position papers. Another obstacle encountered is that many students do not like reading international news or journals, so they are not confident in following the United Nation model.However, students should have adequate skills in scientific writing, communication skills in English, public speaking, analytical skills and critical thinking.The aim of this activity is helping to stimulate students to have the courage to write and practice taking part in MUN, and to get used to conveying ideas and arguments in public. This activity was carried out in September 2022 with educational material regarding position papers, questions and answers, documentation and reporting. After participating in training activities, students have increased understanding in writing topic background, past international action, country policy, and possible solutions. That can be seen from the relevance of the topic, sharpness of arguments, appropriateness of structure, use of appropriate language, and consistency in writing. Students also understand examples of position papers on various topics such as politics, economics, social and culture.

Using reading journals to identify moral values in the extensive reading books

With the mushrooming popularity of extensive reading in language classrooms, teachers might be unaware that students are not only gaining linguistic inputs from their reading but also those related to non-linguistic ones, such as moral values. Frankly speaking, some values may suit their culture, but others may not. This research then aimed to investigate these non-linguistic inputs the students obtained when participating in the Extensive Reading ER program. This is important amid the domination of Western culture in stories that students mostly use. This research tried to identify the types of moral values students attained after attending a one-semester ER program. Also, it questioned if these values fit with the culture and place where they lived. Using the diary method, this research collected students’ post-reading journals over one academic semester. The journals should be filled in every time the students finish reading. Involving 30 students as participants, the research generated 397 entries, 13 on average. The data were analyzed by classifying the students’ responses into five principles of moral values proposed by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. This research found that most moral values in the ER program aligned with those in Indonesia, despite a few differences. It also provided two most frequent moral values that were surprisingly close to Western culture. This research shared some interesting discussion, including the possible reasons why these two categories have a strong domination, outperforming other categories. Finally, the research also provides important notes regarding what teachers should do and key suggestions for future research.

A scientometrics-based journal Management framework: A strategic move

Managing a scientific journal is a critical and challenging service for academics and practitioners. There must be a way for journal editors to gain a clear picture of their publication's performance and gain insight into how they can make improvements to expand the journal's impact. Knowing the journal's performance and its leading contribution to a particular field can be useful for journal managers readers, authors, and science policymakers. This article presents a management framework informed by scientometrics and bibliometrics as a science that uses statistical techniques to analyze information distribution models, to help journals contribute more to the field by optimum engagement of editorial knowledge and expertise and expanding the boundaries of what is known. We examined one prominent journal as a case study in this paper. The outcomes are used to assess the feasibility of the proposed framework. The top contributions of the case journal are identified systematically, and strategies for potential growth are proposed accordingly. Based on the findings, this study not only provides an overview of the benefits of scientometrics-based journal management but also provides recommendations to strengthen the journal's impact on the field as a contribution to practice. As a result, this article is intended to benefit publishers, journal editors, readers, and policymakers.