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What Makes Teachers Of Efl Professional Or Unprofessional, Muhammad Amin

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to investigate factors attributable to English teacher professional becoming and how the factors have shaped their professionalism. The subjects of the study, called informants, were six English teachers from upper secondary level of education (Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) and Madrasah Aliyah (MA)) in three different regions in Indonesia: Malang, Mataram, and Lombok Barat. The research design was constructivist grounded theory. Findings of the study reveal that, prior to their teaching induction, early interests in English and high aptitude are two contributing factors. After the induction, their professional becoming is influenced by level of job satisfaction, commitment to …

Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Dan Kreatif Siswa Melalui Model Pemerolehan Konsep, Herlina Ike Oktaviani

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The purpose of this research was to describe the feasibility model of acquisition in learning biology concepts to improve critical thinking skills and creative students of class VII.

Corporate Learning Preparing The Implementation Of Corporate Strategy, Agus Hekso Pramudijono

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

At present there are needs to transform how organizations develops their human resources, to be more technological savy, efficient and implement alternative approach such as e-learning. Corporate e-learning provides the option for organizations to holds training anywhere, anytime and for anyone. By maximizing these facilities, organizations should be able to distribute training and critical information to multiple locations easily and conveniently. Thus, ensuring access of human capital development from work or even from home. This paper discusses the Electronic Learning Circles in FETA Learning Network in the light of corporate learning theory. According to the paper, the benefits of e-Learning …

Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Perilaku Konsumsi Berwawasan Lingkungan Bagi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Ekonomi, Akhmad Syafi'i, Wahjoedi Wahjoedi, Sugeng Hadi Utomo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The formation of values as the foundation of behavior requires special attention, because this aspect have big influence on life. The purpose of this study is to determine the formation of student consumption values become environmentally consumption behavior. This research is carried out on students of economics faculty of the State University of Malang, using a qualitative approach of phenomenology. The data are analyzed by using inductive descriptive qualitative. The results found that the values reflected in the two sides, the positive and negative. The Interest in environmentally friendly consumption behavior occurs for reasons of lifestyle, care, budget availability, future …

Pengaruh Strategi Pembelajaran Dan Gaya Kognitif Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Aplikasi Proses Keperawatan Pada Pembelajaran Klinik Keperawatan

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The main purpose of this study were to examine The effect of learning Strategy (Problem Based Learning vs Direct Instruction ) and Cognitive Style on Nursing Process Application Learning Achievement of Nursing Clinical Study. This study used quasi experiment and data collected using test, the findings of the study were : (1). There is a difference in learning achievement between the students who were taught by using PBL strategy and who were taught using direct instruction, (2). There is a different achievement in students with different cognitive style, and (3) There is no interaction between learning strategy and students’ cognitive …

Efektivitas Metode Pembelajaran Inkuiri Berbasis Web Dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Belajar Mahasiswa, Halimatus Sakdiah, Marthen Pali, I Wayan Ardhana, Immanuel Hitipeuw

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed at determining whether there were differences in self-directed learning for students who received different treatment, web-based inquiry method and the conventional method. This was a quasi-experiment with the counterbalancing in two conditions within subject design. SRSSDL was used to collect data which had been tested with the construct validity and reliability (cronbach’s alpha = 0936). And the data were analyzed by the General Linear Model Univariate Analysis of Variance test through a computer program SPSS release 16. The result showed there were differences in self-directed learning for students who are subjected to a web-based inquiry method and …

Pengaruh Model Pbl Melalui Pendekatan Ctl Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ips, Fajar Surya Hutama

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar antara kelas yang menggu- nakan model PBL melalui pendekatan CTL dengan kelas yang menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional dalam pembelajaran IPS. Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah desain quasi experimental dengan bentuk nonequivalent control group design. Hasil penelitian menunjuk- kan bahwa hasil belajar kelas yang menggunakan model PBL melalui pendekatan CTL lebih baik di- bandingkan dengan kelas yang menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional dalam pembelajaran IPS. Perbedaaan peningkatan hasil belajar yang signifikan terlihat dari nilai rata-rata kelas yang menggunakan model PBL melalui pendekatan CTL, sedangkan pada kelas yang menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional peningkatannya …

Pengaruh Kompetensi Pedagogik Dan Kompetensi Profesional Guru Terhadap Economic Literacy Melalui Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas Xii Ips Di Sma Kota Malang, Denik Wulandari

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji pengaruh (1) kompetensi pedagogik guru terhadap economic literacy melalui prestasi belajar siswa, (2) kompetensi profesional guru terhadap economic literacy melalui prestasi belajar siswa. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap siswa kelas XII IPS di SMA RSBI se-Kota Malang pada tahun 2012, data diperoleh dari angket, tes, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian: (1) kompetensi pedagogik guru berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap economic literacy; (2) kompetensi pedagogik guru berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap prestasi belajar; (3) prestasi belajar berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap economic literacy; (4) kompetensi profesional guru berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap economic literacy; dan (5) kompetensi profesional guru berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap …

Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Makalah Mahasiswa Jurusan Biologi Fakultas Tarbiyah Iain Ambon Dengan Strategi Pemodelan, Nur Apriani Nukuhaly

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan kemampuan menulis makalah mahasiswa Jurusan Biologi Fakultas Tarbiyah IAIN Ambon pada aspek penulisan judul, pendahuluan, pembahasan, penutup, dan daftar rujukan dengan strategi pemodelan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan rancangan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK/classroom action research). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum dengan strategi pemodelan kemampuan menulis makalah mahasiswa meningkat. Peningkatan tersebut dapat dilihat dari pencapaian ketuntasan setiap sub aspek menulis makalah pada setiap siklus. Simpulan dari penelitian ini adalah kemampuan menulis makalah mahasiswa dapat ditingkatkan melalui strategi pemodelan. Kemampuan menulis makalah mahasiswa yang meningkat adalah aspek isi dan bahasa yang meliputi judul, pendahuluan, pembahasan, …

Pengaruh Strategi Scaffolding-Kooperatif Dan Pengetahuan Awal Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Dan Sikap Pada Matakuliah Fisika Dasar, Supriyono Koes H

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh strategi scaffolding-kooperatif dan pengetahuan awal terhadap prestasi belajar dan sikap pada matakuliah Fisika Dasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) ada perbedaan prestasi belajar Fisika antara mahasiswa yang diajar dengan strategi Scaffolding-Kooperatif (S-K), Scaffolding-Langsung (S-L), dan Langsung (L); (2) ada perbedaan prestasi belajar Fisika antara mahasiswa dengan pengetahuan awal tinggi dan rendah; (3) tidak ada pengaruh interaksi antara strategi S-K, S-L, dan L dan pengetahuan awal Fisika mahasiswa terhadap prestasi belajar; (4) ada perbedaan sikap pada matakuliah Fisika Dasar antara mahasiswa yang diajar dengan strategi S-K, S-L, dan L; (5) ada perbedaan sikap …

Rewilding Teens: A Quartet Beyond Screens, Ian Ramsey

Appalachia

A teacher takes high school students into backcountry environments and remote destinations from New Hampshire to Thailand, where he walks them through “the fire of challenge” without technology.

Appalachia Winter/Spring 2026: Complete Issue

Appalachia

Winter/Spring 2026 - Volume LXXVII, Number 1 - Issue #261. Healing and Hazards: Finding and Saving Health in Wild Places

Perbedaan Komitmen Tugas Siswa Dalam Penerapan Teknik Reframing Dan Self Instruction, Rosalia Dewi Nawantara, Andi Mappiare-At, Carolina Ligya Radjah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed at knowing (1) the differences of student’s task commitment at SMPN 4 Malang in application of reframing and self-instruction techniques; (2) the differences of student’s task commitment at SMPN 4 Malang based on sex in application of reframing and self-instruction techniques; (3) the interaction effect of sex with reframing and self-instruction techniques in increasing student’s task commitment at SMPN 4 Malang. This study used factorial experiment with a 2x2 factorial design. Subjects were 20 students. Data were analyzed with statistical procedures Two Ways Anova. The results showed that there was a difference in students’ task commitment at …

Phishing Restraint: University Simulated Phishing Campaigns, Alexander M. Abou Khir

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Universities face heightened vulnerability to phishing attacks due to their open information-sharing culture and diverse user populations. This study examines how phishing exploits human factors within campus environments and evaluates three major training strategies: embedded phishing, microlearning, and role-based instruction to understand their individual and combined effectiveness. I explored studies that implement these strategies in pairs and use the strategies alone, identified trends in susceptibility reduction, behavioral reinforcement, and contextual relevance. I suggest that, while each method independently improves user awareness, multiple approaches offer stronger, more adaptable protection by addressing both psychological triggers and role-specific risks. The paper contributes a …

Salivary Mirna As An Early Biomarker For Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Shloka Potineni

Student Publications and Research

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is diagnosed at late stages in the majority of cases despite its physically accessible location, resulting in five-year survival rates that drop from 90% at Stage I to below 50% at Stage III or IV. Current screening relies on visual examination and invasive biopsy, neither of which can detect the molecular changes that precede visible tumor formation. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) in saliva reflect tumor biology before lesions appear, but the signal spans over 2,000 species simultaneously, making traditional statistical methods insufficient for reliable diagnostic pattern extraction.

This study applies a Random Forest classifier to miRNA expression …

Flu Vaccine Hesitancy In College-Aged People, Maria Sadek, Dr. Kaitlin Bonner

Fisher Showcase 2026

This project investigates influenza vaccine hesitancy among college‑aged individuals, the age group with the lowest national vaccination rates, to determine how these patterns manifest at Fisher. Building on my previous semester’s literature search, this semester focused on a deeper review of documented barriers and the development of an IRB‑approved survey tailored to Fisher students. Prior research highlights several predictors of vaccination, including past flu experience (a very strong predictor of vaccination behavior) and encouragement from trusted authorities. Alternatively, common barriers include low perceived risk, safety concerns, and cost or time constraints. Fisher‑specific data were collected to assess whether these national …

The Genetics Of Sex, Fortis Brown

The Agora

Sex is a complex biological process that begins in the womb and lasts into puberty and beyond. It is often presented to society as a binary, chromosome-based system where XX means female and XY means male. In reality, chromosomes are just the beginning of a lifelong process involving hormones that influence biological changes. This process becomes apparent with its errors, known as Differences in Sexual Development (DSDs). DSDs can be caused in two main ways: through changes in either meiosis or in gene expression. While many consider these changes as ‘errors’, the processes that cause them to have been intentionally …

Nutrition Strategies To Help Children With Arfid Overcome Nutrition-Related Deficiencies, Saul Campos

The Agora

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a serious and relatively newly recognized eating disorder that affects children and adolescents. The disorder was formally introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and is characterized by restrictive eating patterns that lead to significant nutritional deficiencies, weight loss or poor growth, dependence on nutritional supplements, or interference with psychosocial functioning (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Current estimates suggest that ARFID may affect approximately 1–5% of children and adolescents, though prevalence varies depending on the population studied and diagnostic criteria used (Białek-Dratwa et al., 2022). Unlike other eating disorders, …

Exploration Of A Relationship Between The Activities Of Trail And 4’-Trifluoromethoxychalcone., Abigail C. Ernst

Undergraduate Theses

Cancer is the overgrowth of dysregulated or mutated cells that affects 1 in 3 Americans. Chalcones are natural products with many possible derivatives, such as 4’-trifluromethoxychalcone (4TF), developed in Dr. Krzysiak’s lab, which exhibit anticancer activity against cancer cell lines. Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) is a tumor surveillance cytokine that acts on two receptor types: death receptors and decoy receptors. One way cancer cells can become resistant to TRAIL is by upregulating decoy receptors and/or downregulating death receptors. In this study, MTS assays evaluated the potential relationship between TRAIL and 4TF that sensitizes A549 cells to TRAIL. The …

Inside Looking Out The Joslyn Museum Geoportal Field Guide, Harmon D. Maher Jr.

Geography and Geology Faculty Publications

Inside Looking Out: The Joslyn Museum Geoportal Field Guide presents the Joslyn Museum as a unique interdisciplinary space where art and geology intersect. The guide invites readers to explore the museum not only through its paintings but also through its architectural materials, treating both as “portals” into broader narratives of Earth’s history, landscapes, and human experience. Organized as a series of flexible “field sites,” the book examines artworks and building stones side by side, highlighting how geological processes—such as sedimentation, metamorphism, and erosion—inform both the physical structure of the museum and the imagery within its collections. By blending scientific inquiry …

2026 Honors College Research Conference: Book Of Abstracts And Program, Honors College

2026 Honors College Research Conference

This booklet contains the collection of research abstracts presented at the 2026 Honors College Research Symposium, held on April 17, 2026, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The symposium highlights original undergraduate research across disciplines including science, engineering, humanities, health, education, business, and agriculture. The publication documents the scholarly contributions of Honors students through both oral and poster presentations.

Overcoming Apathy And Complacency Through Discipleship Micro-Groups At Spencer Church Of Christ, Jerrard A. Davis

Harding School of Theology Dissertations and Theses

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Mental Gymnastics: How Misconceptions Drive Unstable Forms Of Scientific And Religious Reconciliation, Jamie Jensen, Jade Sorensen, Andrea Phillips, Mackay Strong, Isaac A. Woolley, Spencer M. Johanseon, Afton Fillmore, Luke N. Noakes

ScholarsArchive Data

Interview transcripts of introductory biology students attempting to reconcile evolutionary science with religious faith.

Metonymy In Sound: A Neurolinguistic Study Of Al-Mullalah Soundscape Using Fnirs, Rand Naser Muflih

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the semantic and neurolinguistic development of Al-Mullalah, a traditional Palestinian "coded" song type. By combining metonymy, soundscape analysis, and functional neuroimaging, the study traces the evolution of Al-Mullalah from a localized, covert means of communication tied to historical struggle to a globally recognized auditory symbol of collective resilience. The research uses a multi-method approach. First, soundscape analysis demonstrates how Al-Mullalah functions within Palestinian aural counterpublics, strengthening communal memory through various uses. Second, a qualitative analysis of semantics and themes examines how the text's metonymic structures change over time. Lastly, a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy …

Ms-Gator: Multi-Scale Graph Attention With Topological Reasoning For Segmentation And Classification Of Prostate Cancer Based On Gleason Scores Using Histopathology Images, Sujata Patil, Mahadeva Swamy, Kavitha Sooda, Rajanikanth Vadigepalli, Khalid Nazim Abdul Sattar, Md Rafeeq

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Prostate cancer is one of the prevalent and potentially fatal malignancies, affecting men globally. Accurate segmentation and classification of prostate cancer in histopathology images remain challenging due to complex tissue architecture, staining variability, and high inter-observer differences in manual diagnosis. To address these challenges, this research proposes a Multi-Scale Graph Attention with Topological Reasoning (MS-GATOR) for segmentation and classification of prostate cancer based on Gleason Scores (GS). The MS-GATOR incorporates topological reasoning with hierarchical biological structures by constructing a graph-based representation among three spatial scales such as nuclei, glands, and tissues using Delaunay triangulation to capture both geometric and photometric …

Tracing Microplastics From Polymer-Coated Urea: Urban To Agricultural Pathways And Environmental Fate, Caden Joseph Seely

Theses and Dissertations

Polymer-coated urea (PCU) is widely used as a slow-release nitrogen (N) fertilizer because it improves N use efficiency and reduces losses through leaching, denitrification, and volatilization. However, the polymer coating raises concerns about potential microplastic (MP) transport to surface waters following fertilizer application. This thesis evaluates the off-site transport of MPs and associated nutrient and sediment losses from PCU in both urban landscape and agricultural systems. In the urban landscape study, treatments included sod, mulched beds, and water-efficient ground cover receiving uncoated urea, PCU, or liquid slow-release N at 225 kg N ha⁻¹ (with reduced rates for beds and ground …

An Emerging Approach To Ibd Treatment: Personalized Nutrition Through Gut Microbiome Optimization., Kafayat Yusuf, Thomas M. Attard, Mazin Al-Kasspooles, Shahid Umar

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by relapsing and remitting disease activity. Despite decades of research, a definitive cure for IBD remains elusive, as cycles of remission and flare-ups mark the disease course and often relies on long-term pharmacologic and supportive strategies. Increasing evidence indicates that diet and nutrition play an important role in modulating the outcomes of IBD. Although a wide range of dietary interventions has been explored, no universally effective approach has been established. Investigations have also proven that different dietary interventions can significantly affect clinical outcomes by altering gut …

Analyzing Label Structure And Regional Similarity In Watershed Data Via Spectral Clustering, Yifan Luo

25th Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2026)

This project focuses on identifying patterns of seasonal transitions and nutrient salt fluctuations within the watershed environment. To capture the complex relationships between multiple sampling sites and environmental variables, we represent the watershed dataset as a weighted graph, where nodes correspond to water samples and edge weights reflect similarity in environmental conditions or nutrient concentrations. Using the Gaussian kernel function, we encode the connectivity structure of this network and quantify how similar different nodes are. We then perform spectral embedding by projecting the high-dimensional graph into a lower-dimensional space using the eigenvectors of the Laplacian matrix. This approach preserves the …

Hope College Abstracts: 25th Annual Celebration Of Undergraduate Research And Creative Activity, Hope College

25th Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2026)

The 25th Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity was held on April 17, 2026 in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse at Hope College and featured student-faculty collaborative research projects. This program is a record reflective of those projects between the 2025-2026 academic year.

Temporal Interference Stimulation Effectively Reduces Parkinsonian Beta Band Activity In A Computational Model Of The Basal Ganglia Network, Anna Stolle

25th Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2026)

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to impaired motor function and disrupted basal ganglia activity. One of the most effective treatments is deep brain stimulation (DBS), which targets deep brain regions to restore abnormal firing patterns. However, DBS requires invasive surgery to implant electrodes, posing surgical risks and limiting accessibility. This has driven interest in non-invasive alternatives that achieve similar therapeutic outcomes. Transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) is a non-invasive technique delivering two high-frequency currents through scalp electrodes. These currents overlap to produce a low-frequency "beat" capable of reaching deep structures …