Quasi-experimental Method Research Articles

Quasi-Experimental Evaluations of Border-Enforcement Measures

Abstract In this article, we seek to establish a causal connection between border-enforcement actions or policies and metrics that might be used to measure relevant outcomes at the border. Applying quasi-experimental methods, we investigate the impact of surveillance technology on levels of U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions of unlawful border-crossers between ports of entry along the southwest border. Our analysis offers insights into some of the effects of surveillance technology and serves as a demonstration of concept for the usefulness of such statistical methods. The most robust finding is that deploying one type of technology – integrated fixed towers (IFTs) – is associated with decreased apprehension levels in the zones of deployment. Although we emphasize ambiguity in the meaning of the results and the uncertainty in statistical inference with relatively small numbers of deployments, we conclude that there is strong evidence that some migrants were deterred from crossing surveilled areas of the border. The results are more inconclusive for other surveillance assets, but there are suggestions that some may elevate apprehension levels, pointing to a boost to the U.S. Border Patrol’s situational awareness. Statistical methods both hold promise and have limitations for the study of the impact of border-enforcement measures beyond the analysis in this study. Although these methods cannot, on their own, yield clear answers in every case, they do have the potential to help policymakers understand and anticipate the impact and effectiveness of different border-enforcement measures.

The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Academic Performances and Computational Thinking Skills in the Computational Problem-Solving Approach

In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of cooperative learning on the computational thinking skills and academic performances of middle school students in the computational problem-solving approach. We used the pretest-posttest control group design of the quasi-experimental method. In the research, computational problem-solving activities regarding 6th graders' goals of the "heat and matter" unit, were applied individually by Group 1 and cooperative learning by Group 2. These activities required students to use computational thinking skills and code using the Python programming language. The study involved 34 students from the 6th grade of a private middle school located in the capital city of Turkey. The Computational Thinking Test (CTt) and an academic achievement test were used as pre-tests and post-tests to monitor students' computational thinking skills and academic performances. Additionally, computational problem-solving activities were scored to track the progress of students' computational thinking abilities. Non-parametric Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon T-tests were utilized to analyze the progression of pupils' computational thinking abilities and academic success, and ANCOVA was used to analyze CTt scores. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews at the end of the process to determine students' views on the computational problem-solving process. Results revealed a significant increase in students' academic achievement and computational thinking skills in both groups. A comparison of post-test scores showed no significant difference between groups. It is anticipated that the research results will make meaningful contributions to the literature concerning the progress of computational thinking skills in secondary school students.

Bingo Game in Improving Dental Health Knowledge in Elementary School

Background: Effective education outreach is influenced by the media and methods used. Educating elementary school students requires methods that can capture their attention, such as using gaming media. With the advancement of technology, there are many interactive games that can be developed for use as educational tools. One interactive gaming medium that can be used for education outreach in this context is bingo. Modifying bingo into an educational medium can cultivate teamwork among students, enhance student engagement in learning, and create a more vibrant learning atmosphere. Objective: To analyze the level of dental health knowledge of 5th grade students at SDN Beji 2 Depok before and after education using the bingo game. Method: This research employs a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. It was conducted at SDN Beji 2 Depok, utilizing total sampling, involving 47 students. The independent variable is the bingo game, and the dependent variable is the level of dental health knowledge among students. The instruments used include a questionnaire and the bingo game media. Data analysis is conducted using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: This study shows the average value of dental health knowledge before playing with bingo games is 65.53 and after playing with bingo games is 93.62, with Wilcoxon test results of p<0.001. Conclusion: Bingo game is effective in improving dental health knowledge among elementary school students.

THE EFFECT of The PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) MODEL on STUDENTS’ SCIENCE LITERACY SKILLS on INDONESIA’S ECOLOGY and BIODIVERSITY MATERIALS

Background: Science literacy is the capacity to use clinical information to pick out troubles and draw conclusions based totally on proof so that you can understand and make selections approximately nature and modifications made to nature via human activities. Based on PISA data and preliminary study data, the literacy of science competencies of Indonesian students is still low. One of the learnings that has a positive influence on science literacy is problem-based learning (PBL). Methods: This study applied the Quasi Experiment method with the Nonequivalent Control Group Design. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Gunung Talang, Solok Regency, West Sumatra in class VII in the 2023/2024 school year. Results: The average value of the experimental class is higher than the average of the control class on the posttest data. The hypothesis test results show that t'count 3.372 is greater than t'table 2.008, so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Conclusion: The application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model affects the science literacy skills of students in Indonesian Ecology and Biodiversity material.

How can ecology-based civics learning media "PKN Ekologi" foster ecological competence in students?

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of learning media in Citizenship education learning for junior high school students. PKN Ecology is a digital-based learning media that adopts the principle of augmented Reality. This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with the control and experimental classes taken from students of SMPN 11 Madiun City, East Java. The number of students used as the research sample is 83, n = 83, consisting of 42 in the experimental and 41 in the control classes. The results showed that the Ecological Civics Media was proven to impact improving ecological competence for middle school students positively. In addition, ecological civics media has been proven to increase student interest in enhancing learning.

The influence of Kahoot-based TBLT in improving the critical reading skills in higher education

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Task-based language Teaching (TBLT) approach through Kahoot in improving EFL students’ critical reading skills. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a pre-experiment design involving a pre and post-test for one group. The research was conducted with 70 students (15 males and 65 females) from the Department of English Education at a Private University in Indonesia. The Kahoot-based TBLT approach was used to assess students' critical reading skills. The data were analyzed utilizing paired t-tests and N-gain to determine the effectiveness. The result showed a significant improvement in critical reading skills from the pre-test to the post-test after using the Kahoot-based TBLT model. the findings indicate that the Kahoot-based TBLT model is a successful approach in improving students' critical reading skills. Therefore, it can be concluded that Kahoot-based TBLT is effective in improving EFL students’ critical skill. Future research recommends the usage of Kahoot-based TBLT by educators to increase academic success in English language learning for higher education students.

Project Based Learning Model with Differentiated Learning Strategies on Learning Achievement of Elementary School Students

This research is motivated by the learning process that is less than optimal for student learning achievement, this is due to the lack of learning models and strategies that are tailored to student learning needs. Teachers tend to use conventional learning models and lectures that make students bored faster and the learning needs of each student are not met optimally so that learning objectives do not reach the target. This research uses the Quasi Experimental method with a quantitative-based approach. The population in this study involved fourth grade students of SD Negeri Sedati Gede 2, and the sample of this study involved fourth grade students A with a total of 29 students and fourth grade students C with a total of 25 students. With the Posettest-only control research design used in two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. Data collection methods/techniques in the form of test sheets with PJBL learning models with differentiated learning strategies that are applied through classroom learning such as the daily learning process. Based on the results of data analysis using SPSS version 25 with the Indipendent sample t test, it is known that the sig value. 0.000 <0.05 means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that the application of the Project Based Learning learning model with differentiated learning strategies has a significant effect on the learning achievement of elementary school students.

The Effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning Model in Enhancing 21st Century Competencies of Creative Thinking in Eighth-Grade Students on National Identity and Culture at SMP Negeri 1 Kebasen

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PBL) model in enhancing 21st-century creative thinking competencies on National Identity and Culture. The research used a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent control group design. The sample consists of Grade VIII A as the experimental group and Grade VIII B as the control group. Data collection techniques used tests, questionnaires, observations, and documentation. The data were analyzed using paired sample tests and independent sample t-tests, indicating a result of 0.000 (p 0.05); the Project-Based Learning model effectively enhances students' creative thinking. This is further evidenced by the N-Gain test results, with the experimental group achieving 57% in the moderately effective category and the control group achieving 20% in the ineffective category. Additionally, the effect size test results show a value of 4.456663, which falls into the very high category.

Effectiveness of Printed Modules in the Performance of Grade VI Learners in Science of Baquioen Elementary School

The primary goal of this action research was to assess the effectiveness of printed modules on the performance of Grade VI pupils in Science during the school year 2021-2022 at Baquioen Elementary School, Sual District, SDO I Pangasinan. Specifically, this study aimed to determine the performance of the Grade VI pupils in science during the pre-test and post-test. It also sought to find answers if there is a significant difference in the performance of the respondents after utilizing printed modules in 8 weeks. This action research project utilized the quasi-experimental method, more especially the single group pre-test and post-test design. An independent variable is changed in a quasi-experiment without participants being randomly assigned to one condition or another. The primary tools used to acquire the required data were the pre-and post-test questionnaires. The researcher developed these questionnaires, and the master teacher in charge of testing then validated them. The school principal gave his approval before things were put into practice. The statistical methods employed to address the specific questions were the main and t-test. Based on the results found there was a significant improvement in the performance of the respondents after they were exposed to printed modules in 8 weeks with a mean difference of 10.48. Therefore, it was proven that there is a significant difference between the scores of pre-test and post-test. Thus, the hypothesis was rejected.

Pengaruh Metode Focus Group Discussion Terhadap Antusias Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran PAI di SMPN 1 Sungai Pua

This research aims to determine the effect of using the focus group discussion method on students' enthusiasm for learning in the Islamic religious education subject class VIII SMPN 1 Sungai Pua. This research uses a quasi-experimental research method by taking two classes which are used as a control class and an experimental class. This research is a quantitative experiment, by giving pre-tests and post-tests to students in both classes. Totaling 50 people. The sampling technique was carried out using Cluster random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a learning interest questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses normality, homogeneity tests, then continues with hypothesis testing. From the research results, it shows that the results of hypothesis testing that was carried out in the experimental class and control class obtained a Sig value. (Pvalue) = 0.001˂ α = 0.05. which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Based on the results of these calculations, it can be concluded that there is an influence of using the focus group discussion method on students' enthusiasm/interest in learning in class VIII Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMPN 1 Sungai Pua.

A Proposed Educational Program Based on the Integrative Approach to Classroom Management and its Impact on the Psychological Prosperity of Fifth-Grade Primary School Students

This research proposes an educational program based on an integrative approach to classroom management and examines its impact on the psychological well-being of fifth-grade primary school students. The researcher employed the descriptive method and constructed three observation cards to measure the psychological well-being of these students. These cards were applied by the classroom counselor and the researcher to both the experimental and control groups. For the second card, students answered its items using the individual interview method conducted by the researcher. Each observation card included thirteen items with similar content. The research also utilized a quasi-experimental method with partial control for two equivalent samples. A proposed program was developed to be applied to the experimental group of the current research. Various statistical methods were used, including Chi-square, Pearson correlation coefficient, Spearman-Brown equation, t-test for one sample, Wilcoxon test for two related samples, and the alpha equation. The results of this research indicated that the educational program was more effective than the traditional teaching method. There was a positive impact on the psychological well-being of fifth-grade students in social studies due to the application of the educational program based on the integrative approach to classroom management.

Effectiveness of Exploratory activities Based on Engineering and Science Practices of Next Generation Science Standards in Developing Exploratory Thinking among Elementary Students

The present research paper aimed to identify the effectiveness of exploratory activities based on engineering and science practices of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in developing exploratory thinking among elementary students in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The author utilized the quasi-experimental method based on the control and experimental groups. Moreover, the sample consisted of (64) 4th grade elementary female students. The "Unit of Energy" was restructured based on engineering and science practices of NGSS among the 4th grade elementary students. A teacher guide and a student notebook concerning the activities of the "Unit of Energy" were prepared. Moreover, an exploratory thinking test was developed and applied to the participants over 6 weeks. The results showed statically significant differences at the level of ≤0.01 between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups at exploratory thinking post-test and in each domain. The study recommends the need for teacher preparation programs at Colleges of Education on preparing the pre-service teachers according to NGSS that should be involved in teaching practices to evaluate pre-service teachers’ performance in practicum.

Emergency admission predictive risk stratification models: assessment of implementation consequences (PRISMATIC 2): protocol for a mixed methods study.

Emergency admissions are costly, increasingly numerous, and associated with adverse patient outcomes. Policy responses have included the widespread introduction of emergency admission risk stratification (EARS) tools in primary care. These tools generate scores that predict patients' risk of emergency hospital admission and can be used to support targeted approaches to improve care and reduce admissions. However, the impact of EARS is poorly understood and there may be unintended consequences. To assess effects, mechanisms, costs, and patient and healthcare professionals' views related to the introduction of EARS tools in England. Quasi-experimental mixed methods design using anonymised routine data and qualitative methods. We will apply multiple interrupted time series analysis to data, aggregated at former Clinical Commissioning Group level, to look at changes in emergency admission and other healthcare use following EARS introduction across England. We will investigate GP decision-making at practice level using linked general practice and secondary care data to compare case-mix, demographics, indicators of condition severity and frailty associated with emergency admissions before and after EARS introduction. We will undertake interviews (n~48) with GPs and healthcare staff to understand how patient care may have changed. We will conduct focus groups (n=2) and interviews (n~16) with patients to explore how they perceive that communication of individual risk scores might affect their experiences and health seeking behaviours. Findings will provide policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patients, with a better understanding of the effects, costs and stakeholder perspectives related to the introduction of EARS tools.

The effects of varying in incubation time and temperature of methyl salicylate as a clearing agent on the quality of breast tissue slides

Non-polar clearing agents have the ability to dissolve breast adipose tissue. While fat dissolution occurs during the clearing process, careful monitoring of adipose cell membranes mis crucial due to their impact on the behavior of breast cancer cells and disease progression. Xylol is a widely employed clearing agent. However, its toxicity and prolonged clearing time necessitate the exploration of alternatives. In this context, methyl salicylate emerges as a viable substitute. It is non-polar nature facilitates efficient fat dissolution, leading to quicker tissues clarification. This study adopted a quasi-experimental method, utilizing 24 pieces of breast tissue as the sample. These tissue sample were divided into six groups according to the treatment regimen. The treatment groups involved breast tissue clearing using xylol for 2x60 minutes at room temperature, methyl salicylate for 2x30 minutes at room temperature, and methyl salicylate at 60°C for 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 2x20 minutes, and 2x30 minutes. The quality of breast tissue slides was assessed by analyzing the color contrast between the nucleus and cytoplasm using ImageJ software, along with the clarity of adipose cell cell membrane using microscopy. The results indicated that prolonged exposure at high temperature resulted in poor quality breast tissue slides. Conversely, tissue clearing with methyl salicylate for 2x30 minutes at room temperature exhibited excellent contrast between the nucleus and cytoplasm, as well as clear adipose cell membranes. Further study is warranted to explore the applicability of methyl salicylate as a clearing agent in tissues with lower fat content.

The Effect of Application of Typing Master Pro Version 11 Against Blind Ten-Finger Typing Ability

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the application of Typing Master Pro version 11 on students' typing skills in class XI of SMK Negeri 1 Ampek Angkek. This study was motivated by the low level of ability of class XI students majoring in Office Management and business services in typing ten fingers quickly and accurately, as well as the lack of utilization of applications supporting typing skills. The approach taken was to apply the Typing Master Pro version 11 application. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach. The data instrument used involved a test. The results showed an increase in students' ten-finger typing skills. The experimental group experienced an increase in typing skill scores of 71.17%, achieved a completeness rate of 87.5%, and an accuracy rate of 90%. Meanwhile, the control group experienced an increase of 37.22%, with a completion rate of 43.75%, and an accuracy rate of 80%. The increase in the control group was smaller than the increase in the experimental group.

The effect of cognitive intervention program on intelligence scores in preschool.

Dynamic assessment is an approach that aims to improve student performance through interventions. One of the important application areas of dynamic assessment is the assessment of intelligence. Within the scope of the study, after a Cognitive intervention program (CIP) was developed, its effects on intelligence scores were examined with a quasi-experimental research method. The CIP was prepared by adopting a dynamic assessment approach to improve the performance of students with expert support. This improvement would be provided by the clues and feedback given during the intervention within the scope of the CIP. The sample of the study included 173 students in the 5-6 age group (83 experimental group, 90 control group). The CIP developed by the researcher consisted of 54 worksheets and was applied to the experimental group for 9weeks. The implementation of the worksheets was supervised by classroom teachers. The digital application of the Anadolu-Sak Intelligence Scale (d-ASIS) and Raven's colored progressive matrices (RCPM) were applied to both the experimental and control groups as pretests and posttests. The increases in the intelligence scores of the experimental and control groups were analyzed by MANOVA. The analysis showed that the intelligence levels of the experimental group increased significantly more than the control group in terms of both d-ASIS and RCPM total gain scores (posttest to pretest). This result indicated that the CIP, which was developed by adopting a dynamic assessment approach, supported cognitive development.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STAD BERBANTUAN QUIZIZZ PAPER MODE PADA SISWA KELAS VIII SMP

This study aims to determine the mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMP IT Annida Lubuklinggau after the application of the STAD model assisted by Quizizz Paper Mode. The research method uses a quasi-experimental method (Pre-Experimental Designs) in the form of One-Group Pre-test-Post-test Design. The population of this study was all class VIII students of SMP IT Annida Lubuklinggau and the research sample was class VIII.3. The data collection technique was in the form of 5 essay questions. The data analysis technique used the t-test. The results of the study showed that the average mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMP IT Annida Lubuklinggau after the application of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) model assisted by Quizizz Paper Mode were significantly complete. The results of the calculation of the Pre-test mathematics learning outcomes obtained an average value of 41.77 while the results of the calculation of the Post-test obtained an average value of 77.14. Based on the t-test analysis, it was obtained that tcount = 4.35 with a significance level of α = 5% or α = 0.05 obtained ttable = 2,045, this shows that tcountttable, namely 4.35 2,045, so it can be concluded that the implementation of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) model assisted by Quizizz Paper Mode was significantly complete.

The effectiveness of hyperoxygenation in preventing oxygen desaturation in intubated infants treated with endotracheal suctioning

Endotracheal suctioning is an effective nursing intervention for intubated infants undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation. However, this intervention has the potential to cause side effects, such as hypoxemia, which typically requires hyperoxygenation. Despite the widespread use of hyperoxygenation in clinical practice, there are limited reports on its effectiveness in infants. This study aims to determine the effect of hyperoxygenation on oxygen saturation of intubated infants.The study procedures were carried out using a quasi-experimental method with a cross-over approach. In addition, the sample population comprised 22 intubated infants who were treated at the perinatology unit of Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta from March to April 2018. The participants were then divided into 2 groups based on their condition, and oxygen saturation level was assessed. The intervention comprised endotracheal suctioning with and without hyperoxygenation, with a 3-hour washing period. Data collection was performed at different measurement intervals, namely before, during, and after suctioning, followed by statistical analysis.The paired-sample t-tests and Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference in oxygen saturation at certain measurement intervals (p=0.006; p=0.010; p=0.001; p=0.001; p=0.001). In addition, Friedman test also showed the presence of a significant difference in the reduction of oxygen saturation between the control and intervention groups (p=0.001).In conclusion, hyperoxygenation had the potential to prevent the reduction of oxygen saturation during endotracheal suctioning in intubated infants. However, individual assessment of the need for suctioning and hyperoxygenation was necessary for a safe and effective procedure.

The effect of family-supportive therapy on the burden of caregivers and Activities of Daily Living among stroke patients

The role of family members in providing care for stroke patients at home is associated with heightened stress and burden on caregivers. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effect of family-supportive therapy on the burden of caregivers and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among stroke patients.A quasi-experimental method was used with a pre-test and post-test control group. The intervention of family-supportive therapy was given to the treatment group, while the control group received home visits. Samples of 40 caregivers in two primary health care centers in Surabaya were recruited using a multi-stage sampling method. The variables were the burden of caregivers and ADL of stroke patients, while Zarit Burden's Interview Schedule and Katz Index of Independence in ADL were used as instruments. Data analysis was carried out using a Paired t-test and a Manova test.The results showed that the burden of caregivers in the treatment group decreased, but there was a re-increase after 2 weeks of therapy, and the burden in the control group also decreased. ADL of stroke patients in the treatment group increased and tended to persist up to 2 weeks after therapy, while the value in the control group decreased. Furthermore, family-supportive therapy did not have a significant effect on the burden of caregivers (p-value 0.12) and ADL (p-value 0.21). To address this challenge, modifying services through the implementation of community health programs, individual health efforts for stroke patients in the hospital and at home, group services for families providing primary health care, and home visits could be a comprehensive effort.The study found that family-supportive therapy and health education through home visits reduced caregiver burden.

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN SEARCH, SOLVE, CREATE, AND SHARE (SSCS) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS PESERTA DIDIK

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of the Search, Solve, Create, and Share (SSCS) learning model on students' mathematical problemsolving ability and to see how much influence the SSCS learning model has on students' mathematical problemsolving skills. This research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experiment method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population of this study were all VIII grade students in one of the junior high schools in Bogor Regency. The samples used were class VIII-2 as the control class using conventional learning model and class VIII-4 as the experimental class using SSCS learning model. Data was collected through a mathematical problemsolving ability test in the form of five description questions on Social Arithmetic material. The data obtained were analyzed using T test and Effect Size test. The results of data analysis showed that there was an effect of SSCS learning model on students' mathematical problemsolving ability. The effect size of SSCS learning model on students' mathematical problemsolving ability is 0.39 with moderate category.