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An Enigma Of A Country Human Dignity And Utopic Society, Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Resti Syofianti, Fitria Arifiyanti Dec 2022

An Enigma Of A Country Human Dignity And Utopic Society, Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Resti Syofianti, Fitria Arifiyanti

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This paper to provide an explanation of the ideology that fights for human dignity and the formation of an imaginary or utopian society. The ideology adopted is the political ideology of anarchism and liberalism which both fight for equal rights and freedom. The two ideologies do have different histories or intricacies, but in this paper they will become a tool for human beings living in a country to maintain their dignity as owners of the right to life. And also the formation of an ideal that is often referred to as a utopia or an imaginary society in the midst …


Students Multicultural Awareness Of Aceh Dormitory In Yogyakarta, Lailatul Hikmah, Suharno Suharno Dec 2022

Students Multicultural Awareness Of Aceh Dormitory In Yogyakarta, Lailatul Hikmah, Suharno Suharno

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Several provinces in Indonesia have regional dormitories in Yogyakarta. This allows each student from various regions to have awareness of their respective ethnic identities, even though this has the potential to create horizontal conflicts. This study aims to describe how Aceh dormitory students in the city of Yogyakarta interpret ethnic identity and how intercultural communication relationships with other ethnicities and the surrounding community and how their views are related to the disintegration of the nation. This research is qualitative research using data collection techniques through interviews. The results showed that Acehnese students were aware of the ethnic identity that was …


Social Construction Of Law Enforcement For Sexual Violence Against Women In Aceh Utara, Zulkifli Zulkifli, Arief Rahman, Martina Martina, Rizka Mumtiza, Mauliza Risma Dec 2022

Social Construction Of Law Enforcement For Sexual Violence Against Women In Aceh Utara, Zulkifli Zulkifli, Arief Rahman, Martina Martina, Rizka Mumtiza, Mauliza Risma

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

The level and types of sexual violence crimes in Indonesia are increasing and worrying the public. Law enforcement efforts to overcome criminal acts of sexual violence are increasingly being implemented. This study aims to examine the social construction of law enforcement against the crime of sexual violence against women in Aceh Utara. Respondents in the study amounted to 21 people who were selected with accidental sampling. The types of data in the form of primary data and secondary data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of the study explain that the legal basis used in the law enforcement process of …


Sustainable Development Goals: Recognition Of Pancasila Education Materials In Shaping Student Ethics In The Digital Era, Rika Sartika, Wina Nurhayati Praja, Abdul Azis Dec 2022

Sustainable Development Goals: Recognition Of Pancasila Education Materials In Shaping Student Ethics In The Digital Era, Rika Sartika, Wina Nurhayati Praja, Abdul Azis

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Students' interest in learning and teaching Pancasila Education has not yet thoroughly imbued awareness and sincerity. Students prefer to discuss the actualization and practice of the Pancasila precepts. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis and observation methods. Researchers conducted observations, interviews, and distributed google forms to find and dig the required information from students and several related lecturers. Looking at some of the responses and the obstacles felt by students in studying the philosophical and historical Pancasila, the researcher considers it essential to reconstruct the content of the Pancasila Education material in the …


Professional Development And Interpersonal Communication: Influence On Vocational Teachers Teaching Performance, Masduki Ahmad, Heni Rochimah Dec 2022

Professional Development And Interpersonal Communication: Influence On Vocational Teachers Teaching Performance, Masduki Ahmad, Heni Rochimah

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research was conducted to see the impact of professional development and interpersonal communication on the teaching performance of vocational teachers in West Cikarang, West Java Province, Indonesia. The research method used is the survey method and data examination, namely multiple linear regression. The populace in this research was 119, with the Slovin formula with a 5% of significance level, then the research sample obtained was 92 vocational teachers. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and hypothesis testing using t-test and F-test. The outcome of this calculation shows that professional development and interpersonal communication on teacher teaching performance have simultaneous effects …


An Analysis On Students' Thesis Topics And Research Types In Automotive Engineering Education Program, Ibnu Siswanto, Hongbo Ma, Sigit Kurniawan Dec 2022

An Analysis On Students' Thesis Topics And Research Types In Automotive Engineering Education Program, Ibnu Siswanto, Hongbo Ma, Sigit Kurniawan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to analyze the topics and types/methods of research in the thesis of students of the Automotive Engineering Education study program, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. This research is descriptive research. The types/methods were descriptive models, Action Research, Ex Post-Facto, Research and Development, Evaluation, and Experimental Research (100, 69, 50, 35, 30, and 23 studies respectively). The study was conducted by analyzing 320 student thesis articles published from 2014 to 2018 in the Yogyakarta State University student e-journal. The results showed that the student's thesis topics consisted of 5 research topics, namely: education (139 topics), learning (120 topics), media development …


Self-Directed Learning Readiness Of Automotive Body Repair Student To Face 4.0 Learning System, Atmoko Putra Pratama, Herminarto Sofyan, Aan Yudianto Dec 2022

Self-Directed Learning Readiness Of Automotive Body Repair Student To Face 4.0 Learning System, Atmoko Putra Pratama, Herminarto Sofyan, Aan Yudianto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to reveal: 1.) Readiness of independent learning of vocational students in the department of automotive body repair to face 4.0 learning systems; and 2.) Supporting and inhibiting factors of students in implementing a 4.0 learning system. This study uses a descriptive-analytical method with a case study approach. The subject consisted of students and teachers of vocational high school majoring in automotive body repair. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The research was conducted at SMK N 2 Depok Sleman, automotive body repair engineering department. 30 respondents filled out the questionnaire to assess …


Analysis Of Middle Semester Exam Subjects For Automotive Vehicle Chassis (Avc) To Improve The Implementation Management Of Learning Evaluation, Susi Tri Umaroh, Soeryanto Soeryanto, Warju Warju, Marniati Marniati Dec 2022

Analysis Of Middle Semester Exam Subjects For Automotive Vehicle Chassis (Avc) To Improve The Implementation Management Of Learning Evaluation, Susi Tri Umaroh, Soeryanto Soeryanto, Warju Warju, Marniati Marniati

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Entering the 21st century with the industrial revolution 4.0, the speed of progress in information and communication technology has become unstoppable. One of the most benefited from these advances in the world of education. Exploration of learning resources, and discussion forums, for the evaluation of learning can be done easily because of technological advances. Learning evaluation can use a digital platform, and it is very easy to analyze to improve the management of the implementation of learning evaluation. This study was conducted to analyze the mid-semester test instrument, which includes Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions and is used to …


Appropriate Learning Media For Mild Mentally Impaired Students At Inclusive Vocational Schools: A Literature Review, Anggie Marsyaelina, Sudiyatno Sudiyatno, Ranu Iskandar Dec 2022

Appropriate Learning Media For Mild Mentally Impaired Students At Inclusive Vocational Schools: A Literature Review, Anggie Marsyaelina, Sudiyatno Sudiyatno, Ranu Iskandar

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

In inclusive vocational high schools, students with mild mental retardation have limited thinking and communication. This limitation needs to be overcome by teachers with aid. Students with mild mental retardation study using learning media to improve their knowledge. This study aims to determine what learning media are appropriate for mild retarded learners of Inclusive Vocational High School. This study is a literature review of documents. There are four stages in writing this literature review: determining research topics and questions, searching for literature, analyzing literature search results, and writing a literature review. The documents are journals, conference proceedings, books, thesis reports, …


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The Effect Of Maritime English Vocabulary For Beginners Module On The Vocabulary Learning Outcomes, Mochamad Abduh, Juliandri Hasnur, Syafni Yelvi Siska Dec 2022

The Effect Of Maritime English Vocabulary For Beginners Module On The Vocabulary Learning Outcomes, Mochamad Abduh, Juliandri Hasnur, Syafni Yelvi Siska

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research started from the problem of the current Covid-19 pandemic condition and situation, which makes cadets have to study online and most by themselves. In addition, it is based on the fact that there has been no specific module discussing basic terms or maritime English vocabulary specifically for each department. The purpose of this study is to reveal whether there is an effect of using the maritime English vocabulary for beginners module on the vocabulary learning outcomes and how effective the use of the module is for cadets of Batch V Nautical Department, Shipping Polytechnic, West Sumatra. This type …


A Lesson Learned From The Integration Of Bim In Construction Engineering Education In An Indonesian Polytechnic, Abdi Suryadinata Telaga Dec 2022

A Lesson Learned From The Integration Of Bim In Construction Engineering Education In An Indonesian Polytechnic, Abdi Suryadinata Telaga

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The Indonesian construction industry has increasingly adopted Building Information Modeling (BIM). One of the barriers to adopting BIM is BIM skills among graduates are still rare. Therefore, higher education institutions have to adopt BIM into their curriculum. However, as BIM is a new concept in construction engineering, many higher education institutions have a problem integrating BIM. Therefore, the paper proffers a syllabus to integrate BIM in a vocational higher education institution. The research methodology follows the Tyler model of curriculum development. It started with a review of prominent BIM integration into higher education research. Then, discussion with BIM practitioners from …


Management Of Dynamic Curriculum In Revitalizing Vocational High School Graduates, Lispiyatmini Lispiyatmini, Hermanto Hermanto Dec 2022

Management Of Dynamic Curriculum In Revitalizing Vocational High School Graduates, Lispiyatmini Lispiyatmini, Hermanto Hermanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to describe the management of dynamic curriculum implemented by Vocational High School (VHS) Mitra Industri MM2100 in revitalizing its graduates. It was conducted using the qualitative descriptive method at VHS Mitra Industri MM2100 and the object was how VHS Mitra Industri MM2100 implemented a dynamic curriculum. The data were obtained by using a questionnaire, through document studies and observation, and by interviewing principals, deputy principals, heads of departments, and productive teachers. The findings show that VHS Mitra Industri MM2100 implements a dynamic curriculum that always changes according to the development of science, technology, and the needs of …


The Role Of The Heutagogy Approach In Advanced Adult Education As Rebuilding The Vocational Self-Concept In The Industrial Era 4.0 And Society 5.0, Titi Sumarni, Putu Sudira Dec 2022

The Role Of The Heutagogy Approach In Advanced Adult Education As Rebuilding The Vocational Self-Concept In The Industrial Era 4.0 And Society 5.0, Titi Sumarni, Putu Sudira

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is established by UNESCO and ILO as education and training beneficial for the community. The community will be able to develop when they can use their leadership skill properly. This is what makes adult vocational education very important in building the nation. One example of the role of adult vocational education is reducing unemployment through a heutagogy approach. The heutagogy approach centered on individual participants, where the individual has full autonomy in creating their learning. The heutagogy approach is also helpful for developing an individual's self-capacity and vocational self-concept. The individual vocational self-concept …


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Edupreneurship Implementation Through Teaching Factory On Mechanical Engineering Competence, Tri Kuat, Purnawan Purnawan Dec 2022

Edupreneurship Implementation Through Teaching Factory On Mechanical Engineering Competence, Tri Kuat, Purnawan Purnawan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to (1) Describe how the edupreneurship implementation through Teaching Factory (TEFA) on the mechanical engineering expertise competence at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo; (2) Describe the factors supporting the successful implementation of edupreneurship through teaching factory on the mechanical engineering expertise competence at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo; and (3) Describes the contribution of the edupreneurship implementation through the teaching factory in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in mechanical engineering students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Sukoharjo. This qualitative research used a descriptive approach. The data were collected by interview, observation, and documentation. The informants comprised principals, vice-principals of curriculum, heads …


Development Of Integrated Project-Based (Pjbl-T) Model To Improve Work Readiness Of Vocational High School Students, Bambang Sudarsono, Fatwa Tentama, Surahma Asti Mulasari, Tri Wahyuni Sukesi, Sulistyawati Sulistyawati, Fanani Arief Ghozali, Herman Yuliansyah, Lu'lu' Nafiati, Herminarto Sofyan Dec 2022

Development Of Integrated Project-Based (Pjbl-T) Model To Improve Work Readiness Of Vocational High School Students, Bambang Sudarsono, Fatwa Tentama, Surahma Asti Mulasari, Tri Wahyuni Sukesi, Sulistyawati Sulistyawati, Fanani Arief Ghozali, Herman Yuliansyah, Lu'lu' Nafiati, Herminarto Sofyan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The unemployed from vocational high schools (SMK) is still high. Several factors, including the low job readiness of vocational students and the small availability of jobs, cause the high unemployment rate for vocational schools. This study aims to develop a learning model of Integrated Project Based Learning (PjBL-T) and test the effectiveness of the PjBL-T model in preparing vocational students' job readiness. The design of this study adopted the Richey and Klein model stages. This research was carried out in three stages: model development, internal validation, and external validation. This study used research subjects consisting of 10 vocational teachers, ten …


Students E-Learning Readiness Towards Education 4.0: Instrument Development And Validation, Didik Hariyanto, Sigit Yatmono, Moh Khairudin, Thomas KヶHler Dec 2022

Students E-Learning Readiness Towards Education 4.0: Instrument Development And Validation, Didik Hariyanto, Sigit Yatmono, Moh Khairudin, Thomas KヶHler

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

One of the characteristics of Education 4.0, which is a response to the demands of Industry 4.0, is the use of adaptive and artificial intelligence technologies in online education. In relation to e-learning preparedness, many researchers have conducted studies. But in Education 4.0, the teaching and learning processes' peculiarities were not considered. Therefore, this study aims to develop and validate an instrument for assessing the e-learning readiness of students toward Education 4.0. There were 126 undergraduate students participated in this study. The respondents were asked to fill out the online-based questionnaire voluntarily. The data obtained were then statistically analyzed using …


Transformation Of Vocational Skills For Doormat Craftsmen From Persons With Disabilities Using Assistive Technology, Edy Purnomo, Bayu Rahmat Setiadi, Ishartiwi Ishartiwi, Eka Ary Wibawa, Angga Damayanto Dec 2022

Transformation Of Vocational Skills For Doormat Craftsmen From Persons With Disabilities Using Assistive Technology, Edy Purnomo, Bayu Rahmat Setiadi, Ishartiwi Ishartiwi, Eka Ary Wibawa, Angga Damayanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Vocational skills in an inclusive society are needed in business trips within an organization. The Mitra Sejahtera Center for Disability Empowerment (PPDMS) is an organization of persons with disabilities that is productive in producing patchwork mat products in quite a large capacity. This research wants to reveal how assistive technology in their business can change their vocational skills before and after knowing technology. This study uses a qualitative approach with a unique case of doormat crafts at PPDMS in Gunungkidul Regency. The research subject is the organizational chart, including the chairman and members involved in the production of doormats. The …


Blended Learning Model In Seafarers Training Program For Level Ii Technical Expert Based On The Needs Of The Shipping Industry, F. Pambudi Widiatmaka, Tri Joko Raharjo, I Made Sudana, Wirawan Sumbodo, Rizki Setiadi Dec 2022

Blended Learning Model In Seafarers Training Program For Level Ii Technical Expert Based On The Needs Of The Shipping Industry, F. Pambudi Widiatmaka, Tri Joko Raharjo, I Made Sudana, Wirawan Sumbodo, Rizki Setiadi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Nowadays, the Level II Technical Expert Seafarers' Training Program learning is conventional. This is burdensome for students due to the increased cost of living for students and needs to be revised. The coronavirus pandemic also limits direct learning. This article discusses the blended learning model for Seafarers Training Program for Level II Technical Experts. This research uses mixed methods. Quantitative methods are used to determine student responses to learning conditions. Student response data was taken using a questionnaire filled in by 41 students. Qualitative methods are used in finding the Blended Learning Model in the Level II Technical Seafarers Training …


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Strategies To Inculcate Moral Values In Islamic Elementary School, Riana Nurhayati Dec 2022

Strategies To Inculcate Moral Values In Islamic Elementary School, Riana Nurhayati

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study aims to explore the integration of moral values into learning activities, management, and student guidance activities. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were collected through three techniques, namely in-depth interviews, participant observations, and a document study. The research respondents were principals, teachers, and students until the data was saturated. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. For data analysis, Miles and Huberman's method of interactive qualitative analysis was used, which consists of data condensation, data display, and conclusion/verifying. The data trustworthiness was enhanced through conti-nuous observations and resource and technique triangulations. The results of …


Developing Diagnostic Test Assessment To Measure Creative Thinking Skills Of Biology Preservice Teacher Students, Eliaumra Eliaumra, Dewi Purwasih Samaela, Nining Kasim Muhdin Dec 2022

Developing Diagnostic Test Assessment To Measure Creative Thinking Skills Of Biology Preservice Teacher Students, Eliaumra Eliaumra, Dewi Purwasih Samaela, Nining Kasim Muhdin

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The research aims to develop a diagnostic test assessment to measure the creative thinking skills of biology preservice teacher students. This research and development used Thiagarajan's 4D (Define, Design, Develop, and Dissemination) model. The diagnostic test assessment was developed in the form of an essay test with five numbers of scoring rubrics. This research was conducted at the Biology Education Study Program, University of Sintuwu Maroso. The results of the expert validation of the assessment instrument are high, and the reliability value is high. The results of the test found that all questions were valid and reliable. The student's creative …


Evaluating Ict Literacy: Physics Ict Test Based On Scratch Programming For High School Students, Ani Rusilowati, Ridho Adi Negoro, Bambang Subali, Mahardika Prasetya Aji Dec 2022

Evaluating Ict Literacy: Physics Ict Test Based On Scratch Programming For High School Students, Ani Rusilowati, Ridho Adi Negoro, Bambang Subali, Mahardika Prasetya Aji

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The integration of various learning content is important in the education process to develop the multi-competences of graduates. This is a response to the Industrial Revolution 4.0. ICT helps graduates compete and master the competencies needed in various scientific fields, especially physics. Efforts to build ICT literacy in learning Physics must complete an evaluation tool containing comprehensive Physics content. The ICT literacy test instrument as an evaluation tool can be packaged with scratch programming activities to help uncover ICT literacy based on computational physics concepts. This study aims to develop an ICT literacy test instrument with physics content based on …


A Brief Study Of The Use Of Pattern Recognition In Online Learning: Recommendation For Assessing Teaching Skills Automatically Online Based, Pipit Utami, Rudy Hartanto, Indah Soesanti Dec 2022

A Brief Study Of The Use Of Pattern Recognition In Online Learning: Recommendation For Assessing Teaching Skills Automatically Online Based, Pipit Utami, Rudy Hartanto, Indah Soesanti

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

Online learning has become a trend for the current generation of students who have been exposed to advanced information and communication technology. Smart education can use pattern recognition. Manual assessments are subjective and inconsistent. To overcome these problems, pattern recognition can be used in the non-verbal aspect assessment system. This study describes pattern recognition in online learning about the functions, modalities, and algorithms and specifically related to the recognition system of non-verbal aspects of teaching skills. The literature study was carried out through the stages of planning, selection, extraction, and selection. There are 86 articles reviewed. The first result is …


Evaluation Of Bidikmisi Scholarship Program At State Islamic Universities In Indonesia, Isra Misra, Ali Sadikin, Fadiah Adlina Dec 2022

Evaluation Of Bidikmisi Scholarship Program At State Islamic Universities In Indonesia, Isra Misra, Ali Sadikin, Fadiah Adlina

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study raised the theme of evaluating the Bidikmisi scholarship program at State Islamic Universities in Indonesia with the CIPP Model approach. The Bidikmisi scholarship program is the government's flagship program for outstanding students who are less able to meet the costs of higher education. This research is evaluation research focusing on four areas: context, input, process, and product evaluation. The research subjects were one managing director, three universities within the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, and 15 student informants who received the Bidikmisi scholarship. The results of the research on the evaluation of the Bidikmisi scholarship …


Multiple Intelligence-Based Basketball Performance Assessment In High School, Nurul Huda, Yustinus Sukarmin, Dimyati Dimyati Dec 2022

Multiple Intelligence-Based Basketball Performance Assessment In High School, Nurul Huda, Yustinus Sukarmin, Dimyati Dimyati

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to develop performance assessment instruments in the MI (Multiple Intelligences) based basketball game by: (1) proving the validity of the content of the instrument, (2) proving the validity of the instrument construct, (3) conducting a model fit analysis and item fit with IRT (Item Response Theory), and (4) analyzing the effectiveness of the developed instrument product. Methods in developing assessment models using IDDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The research subjects used were 1053 students in five schools in five districts in Yogyakarta Province. The development of a scoring model resulted in (1) the validity of …


Amphiphilic Block Copolymers And The Applications In Therapeutics Delivery, Jie Dou Dec 2022

Amphiphilic Block Copolymers And The Applications In Therapeutics Delivery, Jie Dou

Dissertations

Well-defined thermo-responsive triblock copolymers containing polyethylene oxide (PEO) and poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) PNIPAM are synthesized by a type of living controlled polymerization, named iniferter polymerization. The polymers are amphiphilic in nature and are self-assembled into a micelle. Their properties and application are characterized and investigated in this work.

Foremost, the initiator of the polymerization (iniferter) is designed and synthesized by condensation polymerization, where PEO is incorporated into the structure to improve biocompatibility, which has great potential for biological application. Moreover, this iniferter reagent could be applied to more than 70 percent of vinyl monomers.

NIPAM, a commercial vinyl monomer, is chosen …


Biotransformation And Biodefluorination Of Fluorotelomer Carboxylic Acids, Chen Wu Dec 2022

Biotransformation And Biodefluorination Of Fluorotelomer Carboxylic Acids, Chen Wu

Dissertations

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), a class of emerging contaminants of concern, have attacked unprecedented attention given their prevalent detection and adverse health effects. Primary regulatory attention has been focused on PFOA, PFOS, and other perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs). Recent investigations revealed that fluorotelomer carboxylic acid (FTCAs), particularly 5:3 FTCA and 6:2 FTCA, were dominant in landfill leachates and other environmental matrixes. FTCAs are also found as common intermediates during the biotransformation of PFAA precursors. Unfortunately, FTCAs have higher bioaccumulating potential and are at least two orders more toxic than their corresponding PFCAs. However, information regarding the potentials and mechanisms of …


History Of The Use Tax In The United States, Christopher Jones, Yuyun Sejati, Spencer Usrey Dec 2022

History Of The Use Tax In The United States, Christopher Jones, Yuyun Sejati, Spencer Usrey

The North American Accounting Studies

The use tax was developed by states to complement the sales tax. The aim was to prevent residents from being able to avoid paying the sales tax by simply going to a different state to make a purchase. Unlike the sales tax, which is collected by businesses at the point of sale, the use tax is self-reported by individuals. Since its inception in the United States in the 1930s, compliance with the use tax has been close to zero. This article examines the history of the use tax in the United States, including its original intent, enforcement issues, numerous court …