Moderate Category Research Articles

Pelatihan Peregangan dan Penerapan Teknologi Alat Pemintal Ergonomis pada Penenun Tradisional di Desa Boti

Traditional weavers are prone to musculoskeletal complaints. Yarn spinning, one of the weaving stages, can increase the risk of these complaints due to the bent sitting position, long periods with the hands raised, and repetitive work. Lack of stretching and limited technology for yarn spinning are issues found among weavers at Boti Village. This community service aims to increase knowledge and ability to stretch and apply alternative spinning tools to help weavers in spinning. Activities included stretching-related education and demonstration and assistance in using the tool. The activity results showed an increase in the ability of all weavers to practice stretching (40% in the moderate category and 60% in the good category). A poster containing 14 movements was given to weavers as a reminder to stretch. Weavers have tested the spinning tool but still need further assistance and regular use to improve the spinning efficiency.

Gambaran Tingkat Stres Akademik pada Mahasiswa Keperawatan STIKES Pasapua Ambon Tahun 2024

Academic stress is a common issue faced by students, particularly those in demanding programs such as nursing. This study aims to describe the level of academic stress among students at STIKES Pasapua Ambon. The researcher employed a descriptive quantitative method. The sample in this study consisted of 76 individuals. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires or surveys online using Google Forms. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis to provide a descriptive overview The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (68.4%), aged 17-19 years (46.1%), living in dormitories (36.1%), and from outside Ambon Island (68.4%), with academic stress levels falling in the moderate category (48.7%). Given the moderate academic stress experienced by many students, it is important to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being.

Impressive Analysis of High School Students' Abilities in Physics Measurement Materials of the New Indonesian-Paradigm Curriculum Via the Rasch Model

The extent of students' abilities is an important thing to consider because it is part of the learning process. This research analyzes students' abilities in the subject matter measurement physics. Tools that are used is a ministep Rasch analysis. Descriptive quantitative was used in the study by providing an overview of the student's results and supported by data in the form of numbers from Rasch analysis. A total of 14 participant students as respondents in this research with the criteria of having received physics and measurement materialize Merdeka Curriculum in his learning. The results of this research state that ability learners are still classified as low, although it has obtained that material, while Cronbach's alpha index (0.62) is in the moderate category. Besides that, suitability questions for students still need to be classified as low. That way, it is important to balance the equations with students' abilities or vice versa. In the future, study continuation is required to increase students' abilities. According to the claim from the Merdeka Curriculum, it is learning more about the essentials.

Comprehensive assessment of groundwater quality in the Prayagraj District, Ganga Basin.

Urbanization has severely impacted the world water resources especially the shallow groundwater systems. There is a need of a robust method for quantifying the water quality degradation, which is still a challenge for most of the urban centers across the world. In this study, a highly urbanized region of Ganga basin is selected to critically evaluate commonly used WQIs and compare with fuzzy modeling. A total of 28 water samples were collected from diverse sources (surface and groundwaters) in the vicinity of urban region covering an area of 216 km2 during the premonsoon period. TDS, TH, NO3-, and F- values were found to be above the permissible limits in 57%, 89%, 4%, and 7% samples, respectively. The WQIs (entropy and integrated) outputs were found to be similar with 89% of the samples falling under moderate category. Fuzzy modeling was carried out allowing user-defined weighting factors for the most influential ions, and the output suggested 96% of the samples falling under moderate to excellent categories. Based on the chemical results and considering the lithology of the study area, the geochemical reactions controlling the water quality were deduced. This study outlines a systematic approach of evaluating the overall water quality of an urban region highlighting the merits and limitations ofWQIs. It also justifies the immediate need to generate more robust data to achieve the sustainable development goals 6 (clean water and sanitation) and 11 (sustainability of cities and human settlement).

The INoSIT (Integration Nature of Science in Inquiry with Technology) Model to Enhance the Scientific Literacy Skills of Junior High School Students: Development of Student Worksheet-Based Flip PDF Professional

The research's goal was to create student worksheets based on the INoSIT model with the help of Flip PDF Professional that met the criteria for validity, applicability, and effectiveness to improve junior high school students' scientific literacy competence. The study adopted a research and development (R&D) design with a 4-D model. The student worksheets were tested at Junior High School 10 Kendari using one-group pretest-posttest design involving science teachers as observers. The research subjects for the limited trial were 15 students, and the extensive test was conducted with 27 students. Three validators provided personal validation of the student worksheets, which led to the collection of practicality data through observation sheets on the application of learning, student activities, teacher and student response questionnaires, and effectiveness data through science literacy test instruments. The research showed that the INoSIT model student worksheets fell into valid and reliable categories. For the limited and extensive trials, the n-gain <g> analysis results on measures of science literacy, like being able to explain scientific phenomena, were 0.632 and 0.712, respectively. This means that they were in the moderate to high category. Furthermore, regarding evaluating and designing scientific inquiries, the average normalized gain was 0.541–0.580, indicating an intermediate category. Similarly, on the indicators of interpreting data and scientific evidence, the average normalized gain was 0,510-0,572, indicating a moderate category. Based on this data, the INoSIT model student worksheets were considered practical and effective in improving the scientific literacy competence of junior high school students.

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah Fisika Pada Materi Cahaya Dan Alat Optik

The purpose of this study was to determine the significant effect of the problem-based learning model on students' problem solving skills on light and optical devices. This research design uses One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample used in this study was taken with purporsive sampling technique, namely class VIIIA students of SMP Negeri 9 Kupang, totaling 29 people. The instrument used in this study was a problem-solving skills test question in the form of a description. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive analysis to describe problem solving skills and statistical tests using paired t test to test the hypothesis. The results showed that the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model had an effect on students' problem solving skills on light material and optical devices. This is seen from the results of the descriptive test of the average percentage of problem solving skills indicators in the pretest of 28% in the very low category and the average posttest percentage of 69% in the moderate category. The results of statistical testing that the significant value of 0.00 is smaller than 0.05 so that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected which indicates that there is an effect of the PBL model on students' problem solving skills in light and optical devices.

Profile Analysis of Creative Thinking Skills and Sustainability Awareness of Senior High School Students in Polewali Mandar Regency

21st century skills are currently very important in the demands of student learning. However, some previous studies have shown that students have low levels of 21st century skills development. One of the important 21st century skills is creative thinking skills. In addition, in the current era, students must also have an awareness of sustainability, given the many natural phenomena that occur in their lives. This study aims to analyze the profile of the level of creative thinking skills and sustainability awareness in one of the senior high schools in Polewali Mandar Regency. This research is quantitative descriptive research conducted by giving a questionnaire of creative thinking skills and sustainability awareness. The questionnaire instrument was made as many as 15 statements, each of which had four alternative answers. The creative thinking skills questionnaire was made using four indicators namely fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration, while sustainability awareness uses three indicators namely behavioral and attitudinal awareness, emotional awareness and practical awareness. The results showed that the profile of creative thinking skills in each indicator was 65% fluency in the moderate category, 74% flexibility in the creative category, 67% originality in the moderate category and 67% elaboration in the moderate category. As for the profile of student sustainability awareness on each indicator, namely behavioral and attitudinal awareness of 68% with the category of habits that are being carried out with a sufficient level, emotional awareness of 78% with the category of habits that always occur, and practical awareness of 59% with the category of habits that are being carried out with a sufficient level.

Healthcare collaboration intervention: Pre-post study

Background: Effective interprofessional collaboration between health professionals is correlated with improving the quality of health services and patient safety, for example, Program Pengendalian Resistensi Antibiotik (PPRA). Objective: This research aims to determine the effect of educational PPRA on the knowledge and motivation of healthcare professionals in interprofessional collaboration practices. Methods: The research is quasi-experimental, with one group pre-post using a knowledge questionnaire (questionnaire 1) and a motivation questionnaire (questionnaire 2). The respondents were health professionals at Husada Utama Hospital. This research involved 74 respondents: two doctors, three pharmacists, 41 nurses, five midwives, ten pharmacist assistants, and 13 laboratory assistants. Results: The analysis of the effect of providing education on health professionals’ knowledge level showed a significant improvement in good categories before and after education, with 55.4% before and 73% after (Sig. = 0.025, p < 0.05). The analysis of the level of motivation showed that moderate categories grew insignificantly before and after education, with 39.19% before and 47.30% after (Sig = 0.599, p > 0.05). Conclusion: This research concluded that PPRA education's effect on health workers' knowledge and motivation in interprofessional collaboration at Husada Utama Hospital has increased knowledge and motivation.

The Association Between Energy Adequacy Level And Physical Activity With Nutri-tional Status In Adolescents At Walisongo High School, Ketanggungan

Growth during adolescence is rapid due to the development of muscle mass and fat tissue as well as hormonal changes that affect the nutritional needs of adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine how the nutritional status of adolescents and the level of energy adequacy and physical activity relate to each other. This type of research uses a cross-sectional design. The number of samples taken with simple random sampling technique in this study was 152 people. Data collection of energy adequacy level using SQ-FFQ, physical activity data with PAL questionnaire, and nutritional status of respondents obtained from measurements of BW and TB. The results showed that most participants had an adequate level of energy sufficiency (65.1%) according to the Spearman Rank test, physical activity was mostly in the moderate category (63.8%), and the majority had good nutritional status (80.9%). The results of the Spearman Rank test showed that there was a significant correlation between the level of energy adequacy and nutritional status (p value = 0.045) and there was a significant correlation between physical activity and nutritional status (p value = 0.021). The conclusion is that there is a significant correlation between the level of energy adequacy and physical activity with nutritional status in adolescents at Walisongo Ketanggungan High School. It is recommended for the school to collaborate with the health department or local health center to make preventive and promotive efforts related to nutritional status problems through education about General Guidelines for Balanced Nutrition (PUGS).

Analysis of injury risk levels in young footballers: A review of functional movement screens and static balance scores

: Injury or wound is damage to the structure or function of the body due to physical force or pressure. This study aims to analyze the risk of injury in young footballers in terms of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) based on static balance scores. This study used a descriptive observational research method. The subjects were 31 young footballers (age 13.6±0.5 years, BMI 19.5±2.2 kg/m², TD 15.5±10 months). The data collection instrument involved FMS and Stand Stork Test (SST). The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics. This study found that the FMS score with a high injury risk category was 6.45% in the SST poor category. Meanwhile, FMS scores in the moderate injury risk category were 19.35% in the SST moderate category, 32.25% in the SST poor category, and 3.25% in the SST very poor category. FMS scores in the low injury risk category were 6.45% in the moderate SST category and 32.25% in the poor SST category. The conclusion is that SPSS soccer academy students have a potential risk of injury in the moderate category and a static balance level in the less category. In addition, after reviewing the results of FMS scores based on SST scores, it can be concluded that FMS scores in the moderate category are found in samples with poor category SST, which is 32.25%. This study suggests improving static balance to prevent the risk of sports injuries in young footballers. Similar research in the future is also recommended, especially the one that uses other physical component variables and different research sample characteristics.

The Effectiveness of Development Performance in Gorontalo Province Over Two Cycles of RPJMD (2012-2022)

This research aims to: 1) analyze the effectiveness of development performance achievements in Gorontalo Province over two cycles: RPJMD in 2012-2017 and RPJMD in 2017-2022; and 2) formulate recommendations for the effective achievement of development targets. The method employed was a survey utilizing secondary data in the form of time series with documentation data collection instruments. The effectiveness of development achievements was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and data were presented in tables, figures, and graphs. The effectiveness of development achievements was examined based on the trend of main development indicators in the two RPJMD cycles of Gorontalo Province from 2012-2017 and 2017-2022 and compared with the set targets. The research findings indicate that the development performance of Gorontalo Province during the period 2012-2022 reflects diverse dynamics. Economic growth experienced fluctuations with an initial surge in 2012 and the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Human Development Index showed improvement, indicating efforts to enhance social conditions and the population's welfare, although it remains within the moderate category. The agricultural sector changed with increased maize production due to the Agropolitan program, but further efforts are needed to improve farmers' income and rural economic diversification. Surveys on community satisfaction revealed improvements in the quality of public services and governance and accountability enhancements. Despite positive achievements, Gorontalo Province still faces challenges in achieving better and sustainable performance in improving community welfare.

Basic Sanitation Management at Ibnu Cholil Islamic Boarding School in Bangkalan Regency

Basic sanitation is critical to achieving health as it plays a major role in preventing the spread of disease. The benefits of basic sanitation management include the prevention of diseases such as diarrhea, dengue, and typhoid. The purpose of this study was to determine the management of basic sanitation which includes the provision of clean water, waste management, provision of healthy latrines, and provision of sewerage in Ibn Cholil Islamic Boarding School, Bangkalan Regency. The type of research used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Research instruments were interviews and observation checklists with POAC assessment criteria (planning, organizing, actuanting, and controlling). The research variables were the provision of clean water, waste management, provision of healthy latrines, provision of sewerage. The results of the research on basic sanitation management of clean water supply in male dormitories (71%) are in the good category and in female dormitories (62%) are in the sufficient category. Waste management in male dormitories (52%) and in female dormitories (56%) is included in the sufficient category. The provision of healthy latrines in male dormitories (68%) and in female dormitories (73%) is categorized as good. The condition of sewerage in male dormitories (10%) and in female dormitories (24%) is categorized as insufficient. The conclusion of this study shows that the implementation of basic sanitation management management in Ibn Cholil Islamic boarding school, Bangkalan Regency is in the moderate category. It is necessary to educate about basic sanitation management and direct monitoring from the health center. INDEX TERMS Basic Sanitation, Management, Boarding School.

Improving Students’ Collaboration Skills Through Project-Based Learning on Environmental Change Material

Collaboration skills are one of the six life skills that are important to have in the 21st century,enabling students to work together, exchange ideas, and respect other people's opinions. This research aims toimprove collaboration skills through Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on environmental change material. Theresearch method used was a quasi-experiment with a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control-group design. Thesample for this research is high school students who are studying Environmental Change material. Collaborationskills questionnaires and observations of learning implementation were used as research instruments. The dataanalysis used was the Independent Sample T-Test and the N-Gain test. The results of the Independent Sample TTest show that the average posttest score for the control and experimental classes is significantly different by0.000. The collaboration skills of experimental class students obtained a mean of 86.39 in the very goodcategory, and the N-Gain test result was 0.465 in the moderate category. This increase is supported by theresults of learning implementation, with an average score of 89.89% in the very good category. This researchimplies that it can provide practical guidance for teachers interested in integrating PjBL into learning.

Biological Deterioration of Wooden Components of Balla Lompoa Ri Galesong in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Balla Lompoa Ri Galesong, known well as the traditional house of the Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, has become a historical building in Indonesia. Nowadays, it still functions as a residence for the royal family, a repository for historical artifacts, and a venue for annual cultural performances. Maintaining and protecting buildings from damaging factors is crucial to maintaining their life and function. This research focuses on detecting the damage characteristics of wooden parts of buildings, identifying biological deterioration agents, and assessing the level of infestation. Data collection uses the visual detection method. The results showed that the activities of biodeterioration agents, namely subterranean termites (Microcerotermes serrula), drywood termites (Cryptotermes), powder-post beetles, wood-staining fungi, and wood-decaying fungi found on pillars, windows, doors, walls, floors, and ceiling. Most pillars are targets of attacks by wood-destroying organisms, characterized by the highest attack intensity (70.13%) and the moderate category in the degree of attack (50–74). Understanding and mitigating the damage to historic buildings is critical for implementing effective preventive measures. Keywords: Balla Lompoa Ri Galesong, biodeterioration agents, cultural heritage, wood biodeterioration

PELATIHAN KADER KESEHATAN GIGI DAN MULUT DI DESA KARYAMEKAR KEC.CILAWU DALAM MENCEGAH TERJADINYA STUNTING

Stunting is a nutritional problem caused by a lack of nutritional intake from food that lasts long enough. Good and proper nutrition is important to support dental health. Conversely, dental health is also important for adequate nutritional intake. The severity of dental caries is a risk of lack of nutritional intake. The stunting rate of Garut Regency is currently at 23%, while the national average is 21%. According to the performance report of Bojongloa Health Center in December 2022 there were 82 toddlers with stunting cases, and there were 38 toddlers with malnutrition status. The purpose of this community service is to help the community, especially cadres and pregnant women, in increasing knowledge about oral health through the regional partnership program. The cadres involved totaled 22 people, who were representatives from each RW 01 - 11 of 10 posyandu. The results before training showed the average value obtained by cadres was 3.5 and 7.5 average value obtained after training. At the time of cadre assistance, the average value obtained before counseling on pregnant women was 4.4, and after counseling an average value of 6.8 was obtained. While the results of the assessment of cadre skills in counseling are in the moderate category. Conclusion: there is an increase in cadre knowledge about dental health and balanced nutrition with moderate kreteria (72%), and the results of the evaluation of cadre skills in counseling pregnant women with sufficient kreteria.

Deindividuation Tendency: Conflict Management among College Students

The phenomenon of demonstrations and conflicts between student groups that occur often ends in riots. In this situation, it is suspected that many individuals in their psychological state experience deindividuation. Deindividuation tendency is the loss of individual self-identity because it has merged into the group which results in a lack of self-awareness and self-control in individuals so that sometimes it can result in the individual behaving deviantly from social norms. This study aims to describe the description of deindividuation tendency in students at Syiah Kuala University and to describe how conflict management can be done in students. This study uses mixed method with explanatory sequential design. The population in this study were undergraduate students in the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year from 5 faculties at Universitas Syiah Kuala. The sample was taken with simple random sampling technique with the Slovin formula as many as 390 students. Data collection on quantitative methods uses a deindividuation scale which is arranged based on 3 aspects, namely Group Immersion, Anonymity and Reduced Identifiabilty. Data collection in qualitative methods use interview guidelines were prepared based on the three dimensions of democratic conflict governance. The results showed that most of the deindividuation in Syiah Kuala University students were classified in the moderate category, namely 197 (51%) students. Deindividuation in this moderate category means that students tend to experience deindividuation in certain situations such as when facing conflicts between groups and carrying out demonstrations.

Pengembangan Media Augmented Reality Terintegrasi Nilai-nilai Islam pada Materi Sistem Saraf untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Siswa di SMA Swasta Bandar Setia Ujung

The aim of this research is to integrate Islamic values into the nervous system material and develop augmented reality media to enhance student motivation and learning outcomes in a private high school. The specific objectives are to increase student motivation and learning outcomes through media use and evaluate the suitability of the developed media. This study employs a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model. Fifty-four students participated, including 26 in the experimental group and 28 in the control group. Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires, learning motivation surveys, and tests. Tools used included media validation, learning motivation surveys, and tests. Data analysis involved evaluating media suitability, student motivation, and learning outcomes. Media verification results by validators yielded an average score of 96.01%, classified as "very good". Teacher media assessment averaged 96.87%, also categorized as "highly satisfactory". Student responses to augmented reality scored 88.9%, interpreted as good response criteria. Average motivation survey scores were 96.50% for the experimental group (sufficient category) and 38.51% for the control group (moderate category). Average learning performance test scores were 86.50% for the experimental group and 31.09% for the control group. The study concludes that augmented reality learning media are effective and suitable for enhancing motivation and learning outcomes in biology classes by integrating the nervous system and Islamic values.

Marriage Age Preference, Desire to Have Children, Children’s Value, and Family Readiness among Undergraduate Students of IPB University

Family readiness is a way to measure a person's level of readiness to build a family and have children. This study aimed to analyze the influence of age preferences for marriage, desire to have children, and children's values ​​on family readiness among IPB students. This study was attended by 206 respondents, aged 19-24 years, who were unmarried. Data were collected online using purposive sampling. The results showed that marriage age preference ranged from to 24-25 years, most of the samples stated their strong desire to have children, and the children’s value and family readiness were in the moderate category. The correlation test showed that marriage age preference had a significant negative relationship with family readiness, while children’s values and desire to have children had a significant positive relationship with family readiness. The PLS test results show that children's values have a significant positive effect on family readiness. The higher the value of the benefits of children owned by a person, the higher their readiness to start a family. This study suggests that it is important for young adults to build positive communication with their parents to increase positive values ​​ for children and families.

HUBUNGAN PEMANFAATAN INTERNET DENGAN PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS PETANI DALAM BERUSAHATANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA LANGGOMEA KECAMATAN UEPAI

The dearth of extension workers in this region impedes farmers' access to information, particularly regarding the advancement of innovations in paddy rice farming. Consequently, farmers are increasingly reliant on the internet, yet only a subset of them is able to utilize it to find information pertinent to farming activities. This study aims to ascertain the utilization of the internet and the capacity of wet-rice farmers in Langgoema Village, Uepai Subdistrict, and to examine the relationship between the two. The population under study consisted of all rice farmers in Langgomea Village, Uepai District, Konawe Regency, amounting to 88 individuals. These farmers were grouped into six farmer groups. The sample size was determined using the Slovin formula with an error rate of 10%, resulting in a sample size of 32 rice farmers. Data were collected using survey techniques, interviews, and documentation using questionnaires. This research employed a quantitative approach. The data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis using the class interval formula and inferential statistical analysis using the Spearman rank correlation formula. The research findings indicate that the Internet utilization of wetland rice farmers is in the medium category. This can be observed in the Internet utilization indicators, which include information, relationships, and sustainability, all of which are in the moderate category. The capacity of rice paddy farmers is in the medium category. Internet utilization based on knowledge, attitudes, and skills are all in the medium category. The utilization of the Internet by wetland rice farmers in Langgomea Village is found to have a very strong and positive relationship with their capacity. It is evident that high levels of Internet utilization contribute to increased capacity.

Contextual Teaching and Learning Interactive Media in Redox Reaction Concept for Improving Critical Thinking and Self-efficacy

Many students find redox reactions challenging due to educators focusing solely on imparting knowledge without real-world connections. This approach limits critical thinking and reduces students' self-efficacy. To address these issues, fostering creativity and developing interactive learning materials are essential solutions. This research aims to create contextual teaching and learning (CTL) based interactive learning media for redox reactions. This media focuses on validity, practicality, and effectiveness in enhancing students' critical thinking skills and self-efficacy. The research framework employed in this study follows a research and development method with an analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model, with a research subject of 31 students. The results showed that interactive learning media was declared valid by media experts and material experts with an average score of 92.50% (high validity category). Media is very practical based on readability tests, students' responses, teachers' responses and observation sheets average percentage of 85.92%. It is also proven to increase critical thinking skills in high effective category (N-gain 0.81), and increase self-efficacy in moderate category (N-gain 0.65).