Moderate Category Research Articles

Classification of residual hearing of deaf students based on audiometer using google data studio visualization method

Classification of hearing loss is necessary because it provides treatment or learning methods for students which are certainly not the same. This classification is displayed in a graphical form because graphics are able to provide information quickly. The results of this writing are information in the form of visualization of the residual hearing which is grouped according to the decibels or residual hearing they have. Patterns that will be applied in learning will later be adjusted based on classification, so that students can comfortably follow the learning process. When creating this visualization, use Google Data Studio because it can be used to represent complex data sets in an interesting and clear way. The data used are data on deaf students for 2014-2021, with a total of 357 data and 14 attributes. The results of data processing are in the form of graphs of students for each generation, distribution of student demographics, and classification of student hearing measurement results. From the visualization results, 3 categories were obtained, with the results being 9 light categories,, 129 medium categories and 219 heavy categories. The mild category will receive oral treatment, while the moderate and severe categories will be given sign language and written treatment

Micro-analysis of earnings and its determinants in eastern cape province of South Africa

Earnings disparities in South Africa, and specifically the Eastern Cape region are influenced by a complex interplay of historical, socio-economic, and demographic factors. Despite significant progress since the end of apartheid, persistent disparities in earnings continue to raise questions about the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing inequality and promoting equitable social system. Individual-level dataset from the 2021 South African general household survey were subjected to exploratory analysis, while Heckman selection model was used to investigate the determinants of earnings disparities in the study area. The results showed that majority of the population are not working for a wage, commission or salary, which also pointed to the gravity of unemployment situation in the area of study. Most of the working population (both male and female) are lowest earners (R ≤ 10,000), and this also cuts across all age-group categories. Majority of working population have no formal education, are drop out, or have less than grade-12 certificate, and very few working populations with higher education status were found in the moderate and relatively high earnings categories. While many of the working population are engaged in the informal sector, those in the formal sector are in the lowest earners group. Compared to any other race, the Black African group constituted the majority of non-wage earners, and most in this group were found in the lowest earners group. Some of the working population who were beneficiaries of social grants and medical aids scheme were found in the lowest, low, and moderate earnings categories. The findings significantly isolated the earnings-effect of age, marital status, gender, race, education, geographic indicators, employment sector, and index of health conditions and disabilities. The study recommends interventions addressing racial, gender, and geographic wage gaps, while also emphasizing the importance of equitable access to education, health infrastructure, and skills development.

Attitude of Public Elementary School Teachers Towards Children with Special Needs in Tangerang Regency

Education is a basic right of Indonesian citizens, including children with special needs. The presence of children with special needs in regular schools, most schools in Indonesia have provided special education services for children with special needs. This study aims to find out the tendency of public elementary school teachers' attitudes towards children with special needs in Tangerang district. This research method uses quantitative with a correlational research design. The population in this study is 40 public elementary school teachers in Tangerang Regency. This research took place in a public elementary school in the Tangerang Regency area. Virgin collection is carried out using an attitude scale. The scale of attitudes used was tested for validity through expert judgment and statistical calculations by Spearman Rho. The results of the study showed that teachers' attitudes towards children with special needs had a moderate category, namely 20 teachers (50%) with the results of the correlation between teachers' attitudes and children with special needs had a close relationship with the value (-0.189). So it can be concluded that children with special needs have a relationship with the attitude of the teacher given to the child.

The Effect of Project Based Learning (PjBL) - STEM in Improving Students' Science Literacy Skills on Topic of Alternative Energy

Science literacy skills are one of the abilities in understanding scientific knowledge to solve problems in everyday life. However, science literacy in Indonesia is still classified as low. So that in the independent curriculum currently used in education, science literacy is one of the competencies that is very important and also needed by Pancasila students. The purpose of this study is to analyze the improvement of science literacy skills as a result of PjBL - STEM learning in class X in one of Bandung State High School on alternative energy material. The sampling consisted of 32 students and the sampling technique was taken using convenience sampling technique. Data collection used is by formative test description of science literacy skills. The test instruments used were 2 questions identifying scientific issues, 2 questions explaining scientific evidence, and 3 questions explaining scientific evidence. The method used in this research is pre-experiment method using one group pre-test - post-test research design. The data that has been obtained is analyzed using the N-Gain value and effect size. The results showed that the value of students' science literacy skills increased with an average post-test score of 83.16 and the overall N-Gain value obtained was 0.57 and included in the moderate category, then the increase in students' science literacy in each indicator, namely in identifying problem issues, explaining scientific phenomena, and explaining scientific evidence has a moderate category. However, of the three indicators, the indicator of identifying scientific issues has the smallest N-Gain of 0.51. The calculation of the effect size value is carried out to determine how much influence learning using the PjBL-STEM model has in improving science literacy skills, so that in the research that has been done it is found that the effect size is 3.23 and is included in the "high" category. Thus, learning with the PjBL-STEM model has an effect in improving students' science literacy skills.

Implementation of the ITE Law and Democracy in Civil Space

The implementation of the ITE Law in general has not been implemented optimally , because the general public's understanding of the ITE Law is still imperfect, including community activities in cyberspace . Activities in cyberspace cannot be separated from human factors and their legal consequences also intersect with humans in society who are in the physical world, therefore the idea emerged about the need for legal rules to regulate activities in cyberspace. The word "Democracy" comes from two words, namely demos which means people, and kratos/cratein which means government, so it can be interpreted as people's government, or what we know better as government of the people, by the people and for the people. This research uses an explanatory type , namely research that explains the implementation of the ITE Law and democracy in cyberspace. From the results of the research that has been carried out, through the process of filling out questionnaires and interview results, it can be concluded that the implementation of the ITE Law in Indonesia is related to democracy in the moderate category

An Assessment of Predisposing Factors of Periodontitis in Individuals

Background: Periodontitis, characterized by clinical attachment loss (CAL), is a prevalent global oral health issue leading to tooth loss. Various predisposing factors such as smoking, dietary habits, stress, and oral trauma are implicated in its development. Understanding these factors is crucial for targeted interventions and improved periodontal health outcomes. Objective: To assess the predisposing factors of periodontitis in individuals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 individuals visiting the College of Dentistry, Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore. Data were collected by measuring clinical attachment loss. Patients were classified based on CAL into mild, moderate, and severe periodontitis categories. The Chi-square test was used to analyze associations between periodontitis severity and factors like smoking duration, betel quid chewing, stress, oral trauma, and an unbalanced diet. Results: A significant association was found between smoking duration and periodontitis (p=0.04). Individuals with a smoking history of over five years had higher rates of severe (51%) and moderate (18.4%) periodontitis compared to those with a history of less than five years (8.2%). Betel quid chewing (p=0.254), stress (p=0.871), oral trauma (p=0.557), and an unbalanced diet (p=0.883) were not significantly associated with periodontitis. Conclusion: Severe periodontitis was more prevalent in individuals with a smoking history of over five years and those consuming an unhealthy diet. Moderate periodontitis was more common in individuals without a betel quid chewing habit. Mild periodontitis was observed in those reporting stress-related gum or tooth pain and those with a history of oral trauma.

Short Communication: A rapid survey of herpetofauna diversity in Bama coastal forest at Baluran National Park, Indonesia

Abstract. Siddiq AM, Wimbaningrum R, Sulistiyowati H, Setiawan R, Setiawan A, Wahono ND. 2024. Short Communication: A rapid survey of herpetofauna diversity in Bama coastal forest at Baluran National Park, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 2323-2329. Scientific reports on herpetofauna in Baluran National Park (BNP) are still limited. Meanwhile, several geographical areas, such as the Bama Baluran National Park coastal forest, have potential herpetofauna diversity within this conservation area yet to be reported. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the diversity of herpetofauna species in BNP's Bama coastal forest (BCF). The method was conducted using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) in three tracks, conducted by combining Time Restricted Search (TRS) or using observation time for five hours during the mid-afternoon (06.00 AM-11.00 AM) and four hours at night (07.00 PM-11.00 PM) on each track. This study recorded 17 herpetofauna species, comprising 6 amphibian and 11 reptile species, in the BCF of Baluran National Park. The diversity index of herpetofauna species in this area was moderate category (H’=2.25). Species Fejervarya limnocharis Gravenhorst 1829 (38 individuals) has the highest abundance in the BCF and was found in track 1 (swamp area). Meanwhile, three species have the lowest abundance, such as Kaloula baleata Müller 1836, Microhyla palmipes Boulenger 1897, and Cryptoblepharus balinensis Barbour 1911, with 1 individual in each species.

Edukasi Dan Skrining Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 Melalui Pemeriksaan HbA1c Pada Kelompok Lanjut Usia

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production. In the elderly, diabetes mellitus causes various serious complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, kidney failure and vision problems. Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include family history, obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in fat and sugar, and hypertension. This community service activity aims to increase awareness and early detection of type 2 diabetes mellitus through education and HbA1c screening in the elderly. Of the 93 lanjut usiats, 74 were women and 19 were men, with an average age of 74.05 years. The mean HbA1c value was 7.59, with 55.9% in the moderate category and 25.8% in the poor category. Results showed that suboptimal glycemic control was higher in women. This program highlights the need for regular monitoring and appropriate interventions to improve glycemic control and quality of life for older adults through comprehensive education, physical activity and stress management.

Pengaruh Fear of Missing Out terhadap Perilaku Phubbing pada Ibu Rumah Tangga Kota Padang

The existence of phubbing behavior in housewives is seen from housewives who often use smartphones even though they are interacting face to face. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of fear of missing out on phubbing behavior in housewives. This study is a type of quantitative correlational research. The sample in this study were housewives representing each sub-district of Padang City totaling 110 people with 10 housewives in each sub-district. The data collection technique used by the researcher was a questionnaire. The data analysis technique in this study used the normality test and simple linear regression test. The results showed that Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in housewives in Padang City was generally in the moderate category. Phubbing behavior in housewives in Padang City was generally in the moderate category. There is an influence between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) on Phubbing behavior in housewives in Padang City.

An Overview of Psychological Well-Being in First-Year Students of Faculty of Nursing

Introduction: First year students are often faced with various challenges that have an impact on their psychological well-being. So far, the psychological well-being of first-year nursing students is not clearly known. Good psychological well-being helps first-year nursing students cope with academic demands. Objective: This study aimed to describe the psychological well-being of first-year students at the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University. Methods: This study used a quantitative descriptive method. The population of this study were all first-year active students, namely the 2022 batch of the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bachelor Study Program (N=234). The sampling technique in this study is total sampling. This study used the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale Instrument with 48 statement items that have been adapted to Indonesian language and culture with a validity index of 0.304 - 0.580 and a cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.912. Data analysis in this study used univariate analysis. Results: The results showed that 6.4% of students had high psychological well-being, 87.6% of students had moderate psychological well-being, and 6.0% of students had low psychological well-being. Almost all first-year students of the Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University have psychological well-being in the moderate category. Conclusion: For the faculty, it is hoped that they can make efforts to monitor the psychological well-being of students by promoting available counseling service facilities so that students can find out and take advantage of existing facilities, and further research is expected to be able to examine other factors that can affect psychological well-being which were not discussed in this study.

The Relationship Between Parental Parenting and Student Learning Outcomes In Public High School 6 Padang

This study is motivated by the researcher's observation of diverse parenting patterns, which even affect student learning outcomes. This study aims to describe parenting patterns, learning outcomes, and analyze the relationship between parenting patterns and student learning outcomes at SMK Negeri 6 Padang. The research method used in this study is to use quantitative methods with a correlational research approach, the population in this study were all grade XI students of SMK Negeri 6 Padang in the 2023/2024 school year totaling 454 students. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. Data collection is done with google form and using a Likert scale that has been tested for reliability. Data were analyzed with descriptive and correlation analysis. Based on the results of statistical calculations that parental parenting is in the moderate category (53.7%) and the most dominant one used by parents is democratic parenting, student learning outcomes are in the moderate category (35.4%). the results of the research were conducted using Pearson product moment correlation analysis, it is known that the correlation coefficient of parental parenting (X) with learning outcomes (Y) is 0.606 which is included in the strong category. The results of hypothesis testing obtained > namely 3,514> 1,664 and a significance value of 0.001 <0.05. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between parenting patterns and student learning outcomes and the hypothesis results are Ha accepted and Ho rejected.

Inventory and Analysis of Diversity of Insect on Shallot Cultivation in Saruran Hamlet, Enrekang Regency

Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) are a highly popular plant both as a culinary spice and herbal medicine. Due to their economic benefits, many farmers cultivate them. Saruran Hamlet, located in Anggareja District, Enrekang Regency, is one of the areas where shallots are intensively cultivated. Farmers face a significant problem with high pest infestation rates. To manage this, chemical pest control using insecticides is employed. However, insecticides are toxic and increasingly expensive. To reduce pesticide use, pest control using light traps was implemented through the "electricity to the fields" program by the local PLN. The use of light traps is suspected to have a negative impact on the balance of biotic ecosystem components, thus necessitating a study on this matter. Therefore, the aim of this study is to inventory and analyze the diversity of insect species in shallot cultivation areas in Saruran Hamlet, Enrekang Regency. This research employed a survey method by collecting insects trapped in farmers' light traps. The identification and counting of insect species were conducted in the FMIPA UNM Laboratory. Based on the collected data, the Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H’) was analyzed. The results showed that the total number of trapped insect individuals was 1,332, consisting of 27 species from 8 orders. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H’) was found to be 2.20, which falls into the moderate category.

Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Orang Tua Tentang Penanganan ISPA Pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Palasari Subang

Acute respiratory tract infection (ARI) is still one of the important public health problems to pay attention to, because it is an acute disease that can cause death of toddlers in various developing countries including Indonesia. This study aims to determine the level of parental knowledge about handling ARI in toddlers in the Palasari Subang Health Center work area. This research method uses quantitative descriptive with descriptive design. The sampling method in this study used purposive sampling with certain considerations of 55 people. The research instrument used a questionnaire for handling ARI. The results of this study are that the majority of respondents are 26-35 years old, namely 28 people (50.9%), most respondents are female with 47 people (85.5%), with most respondents working as housewives, namely 41 people (74.5%) and the last education is high school graduates, namely 28 people (50.9%). Where the results of the level of knowledge of respondents at the Palasari Subang Health Center, most respondents have moderate knowledge, namely 39 people (69.1%). It can be concluded that the level of knowledge of respondents regarding the handling of ISPA is mostly in the moderate category, the age of respondents is mostly 26-35 years old, the majority of respondents' jobs are as housewives and the majority of respondents' education is high school level. Parents' knowledge in the good category is expected to be able to increase their knowledge about the transmission of ISPA in toddlers by seeking information about ISPA in toddlers from cadres, health workers at health centers or other information media.

Investigating Unconscious Race Bias and Bias Awareness Among Vascular Surgeons.

Implicit bias can influence behavior and decision-making. In clinical settings, implicit bias may influence treatment decisions and contribute to health disparities. Given documented Black-White disparities in vascular care, the purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and degree of unconscious bias and awareness of bias among vascular surgeons treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). The sampling frame included all vascular surgeons who participate in the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). Participants completed a survey which included demographic questions, the race implicit association test (IAT) to measure magnitude of unconscious bias, and six bias awareness questions to measure conscious bias. The magnitude of unconscious bias was no preference; or slight, moderate, or strong in the direction of pro-White or pro-Black. Data from participants were weighted to account for nonresponse bias and known differences in the characteristics of surgeons who chose to participate compared to the full registry. We stratified unconscious and conscious findings by physician race/ethnicity, physician sex, and years of experience. Finally, we examined the relationship between unconscious and conscious bias. There were 2,512 surgeons in the VQI registry, 304 of whom completed the survey, including getting IAT results. Most participants (71.6%) showed a pro-White bias with 73.0% of this group in the moderate and strong categories. While 77.5% of respondents showed conscious awareness of bias, of those whose conscious results showed lack of awareness, 67.8% had moderate or strong bias, compared to 55.7% for those with awareness. Bias magnitude varied based on physician race/ethnicity and years of experience. Women were more likely than men to report awareness of biases and potential impact of bias on decision-making. Most people have some level of unconscious bias, developed from early life reinforcements, social stereotypes, and learned experiences. Regarding health disparities, however, these are important findings in a profession that takes care of patients with PAD due to heavy burden of comorbid conditions and high proportion of individuals from structurally vulnerable groups. Given the lack of association between unconscious and conscious awareness of biases, awareness may be an important first step in mitigation to minimize racial disparities in healthcare.

Education and nutrition intervention to mitigate stunting in Cisaranten Wetan, Cinambo District, Bandung

Stunting is a complex problem related to environmental health and the provision of nutritious food. Chronic malnutrition in children results in permanently impaired physical and cognitive growth. Cisaranten Wetan Village, Cinambo District, Bandung has problems with the health conditions of children who are indicated to be stunted. The purpose of this service activity is to provide education to Integrated Healthcare Center (in Indonesia: Posyandu) cadres and the community regarding stunting, as well as assistance with specific nutritional interventions for children indicated as stunted. Education was conducted by the STFI Community Service Team with the theme of balanced nutrition and child development in the form of counseling, videos, and leaflets. Children who are indicated to be stunted are given additional food in the form of egg powder, curcumin honey, and goat milk regularly. The existence of routine education carried out with various media causes a change in the level of knowledge from the moderate category to good in mother respondents with children who are indicated to be stunted. Increased maternal knowledge affects behaviour in parenting and child growth and development.

Stress Coping Strategies Among Nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital Indonesia

Introduction: Nurses have a major contribution in determining the quality of hospital services, but the heavy workload carried by nurses makes them vulnerable to work stress. Work stress that is if not handled properly can result in a decrease in the quality of services provided to the effect on hospital productivity, therefore it is necessary to do a coping strategy so that nurses can deal with and neutralize or overcomereduce the work stress experienced. Objective: This study aims to describe stress coping strategies for nurses in the Inpatient Installation of the Hasanuddin University Hospital Makassar. Method: This research was using quantitative approach. It was conducted at the Hasanuddin University Hospital in July 2022. The population in this study were all nurses who served in the Inpatient Room of Hasanuddin University Hospital with a total sample of 54 nurses. Collecting research data using The Brief COPE Questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using univariate analysis test. Result: The results describe nurses' stress coping strategies based on problem focused coping, that all indicators included in the high category, there are active coping (6.42), followed by planning (6.29) and use of instrumental support (6.02). Then the Nnurse's stress coping strategy based on emotional focused coping, there are 3 indicators that are included in the high category, there are religion (7.39), positive reframing (6.31), and acceptance (6.07), use of emotional support (4 .83) is an indicator that included in the medium category and denial (3.14) is an indicator that included in the low category. While Nnurses' stress coping strategies based on dysfunctional coping, self-distraction (6,16) is the only indicators that included in the high category, then there are 4 indicators that were included in the moderate category, there were namely venting (4,87), humor (4,50), self blame (4.50), and behavioral disengagement (3.24), as well as substance use (2.66) are indicators that are included in the low category. Conclusion: Majority of nurses at Hasanuddin University Hospital applied high problem focused coping and emotional focused coping. Therefore, the management of the Hasanuddin University Hospital may consider opening or holding a communication forum between nurses in each treatment room to discuss problems at work and provide psychological guidance and support in order to overcome the work stress that nurses experienced.

Phytoplankton community structure in PB. Soedirman Reservoir, Banjarnegara District, Central Java, Indonesia

Abstract. Samudra SR, Islami SF, Sanjayasari D, Firdaus AM, Putri AK, Fikriyya N, Attaqi AN. 2024. Phytoplankton community structure in PB. Soedirman Reservoir, Banjarnegara District, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 25: 2161-2169. Panglima Besar (PB) Soedirman Reservoir (formerly known as Mrica Reservoir), located in Central Java, faces ecological pollution due to organic materials from anthropogenic activities. Monitoring reservoir conditions, comprising physical, chemical, and biological parameters, is important for management. In this context, phytoplankton is a biological parameter that can be used to monitor water conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to observe phytoplankton community structure in PB. Soedirman Reservoir, Banjarnegara District, about the abundance, diversity, and dominance index. Sampling was conducted in July and August 2023 at five stations: the inlet, water around, and those free from floating net cages, ponds, and outlet channels. Data analysis included phytoplankton abundance, Shannon Wiener diversity index (H'), and Simpson dominance index (C). The results showed that the number of phytoplankton genera found was 27, with the average abundance in July being 7,083 cells.L-1, and the most abundant class was Bacillariophyceae (54%). The average abundance in August was 59,574 cells.L-1, the most abundant class being Bacillariophyceae (82%). Additionally, the diversity index (H') value ranged from 1.23-2.07 with the moderate pollution category. The dominance index (C) ranged from 0.16-0.33, showing no species dominated.

Implementasi teori the seven pillars of information literacy sconul dalam menganalisis kemampuan literasi informasi masyarakat Kelurahan Pattallassang

Introduction. Information literacy is one of the keys to improve the quality of human resources. This study aims to determine the level of information literacy of the Pattallassang Village community and obtain solutions to optimize problems related to information literacy in the community. Data Collection Methods. We collected the data using a quantitative descriptive approach. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires. There were 80 respondents participated as a result of an accidental sampling. Data Analysis. The research variable used was information literacy skills with indicators of the seven pillars of information literacy theory by the Standing Conference of National and University Libraries. The data analysis technique was descriptive resulted by the Likert scale. Results and Discussion. Referring to the seven pillars of information literacy, the average score of Pattallassang Village community information literacy level showed a moderate category. Solutions to optimize the problem, namely community education, is recommended to the government to form community information groups by providing anti-hoax information media platforms. Conclusion and Suggestion. Implementing information literacy in life is very important in the current era. Research related to information literacy in society needs to be carried out by providing education to support sustainability.

Stacking-Racking Analysis: Improving Physics Students' Problem-Solving Skills with ECIRR Learning Model and a Metacognitive Approach

A preliminary study highlights the persistent challenge of low problem-solving skills among 21st-century students. Therefore, this study examines the ECIRR learning model with a metacognitive approach to improve students' problem-solving skills in static fluid material. The method of this study is quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design, enrolling 33 students from class XI at a public high school in Subang City. The Static Fluids Problem Solving Test (SPRING) instrument is used to collect data, which will then be analyzed using the stacking-racking technique. The results showed that ECIRR model learning with a metacognitive approach significantly improved students' problem-solving skills by 2.66 on the logit scale in the moderate category. The highest increase in problem-solving skills was on the plan a solution indicator, and the lowest was on the visualize the problem indicator. The decrease in the level of difficulty of the SPRING instrument indicates that learning has a positive impact. Thus, ECIRR model learning with a metacognitive approach can improve student problem-solving skills in a static fluid material. This study can be strengthened by using a control class to compare the results obtained in the control and experimental groups so that the effectiveness of the intervention can be determined objectively.

Web-assisted living diversity digital teaching materials to improve students' science literacy and environmental attitudes

The 21st century skills measured at Senior High School 9 Malang are communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, while science literacy and environmental attitudes have never been measured before. This study aims to improve students' science literacy and environmental attitudes in a valid, practical, and effective way. The research and development model refers to Lee and Owens, which was implemented in Grade X Senior High School 9 Malang with a sample size of 34 people. The developed teaching materials were tested for validity, practicality, and effectiveness. In addition to expert validation tests, empirical validity tests were also carried out using Pearson product moment and reliability using Cronbach's alpha. The results obtained from the development of web-assisted digital teaching materials on the diversity of living things are valid, practical, and effective. The empirical validity value using Pearson's product moment obtained significance <0.05, so that the valid criteria were obtained, and the reliability value of Cronbach's alpha obtained 775 reliable categories. The effectiveness test results using N-gain obtained a value of 0.43 in the moderate category.