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Keefektifan Konseling Individu Dengan Teknik Positive Reinforcement Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Siswa Kelas X Sma, El-Tsaniyah Rihlatul Widaad, Arbin Janu Setiyowati, Murtiningtyas Nuswantari

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Social skills are essential for individuals to build harmonious relationships with others. This study examined the effectiveness of individual counseling using positive reinforcement techniques to improve the social skills of Grade X students at SMA Brawijaya Smart School. A quantitative experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design was used. The participants were three Grade X students selected on the basis of a needs assessment and initial observations. Social skills were measured using the Social Skills Rating Scale developed by Gresham and Elliot. Data were collected through pretests and posttests to identify changes after the counseling intervention. Descriptive analysis showed increases …

Persepsi Guru Sdn Madyopuro 02 Kota Malang Terhadap Pendekatan Tarl Dalam Kurikulum Merdeka, Tasya Oktaviana Wahyudi, Erif Ahdhianto

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

The Merdeka Curriculum was designed to improve the previous curriculum while responding to educational challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to free students from excessive pressure and allow them to explore and develop their potential optimally. Each child has unique natural characteristics and is shaped by the circumstances of their time; therefore, the Merdeka Curriculum supports more independent learning. One relevant approach is Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL). This study used a qualitative descriptive method to analyze teachers’ perceptions of TaRL. The findings showed that teachers had positive perceptions and a sound understanding of the approach. However, …

Integrasi Teknologi Dalam Penilaian Formatif Informatika Melalui Quizizz Paper-Based, M Ferrari Firmansyah, Mabrul Rizal, Maharani Annisa Pasha, Lulita Ria Wandani, Mahadir Muhamad Erfin Abdilah, Zulfa Ulil Karomah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study examined the effect of Quizizz Paper-Based on formative assessment and student motivation in Informatics at SMPN 23 Malang. A quasi-experimental method was used with a non-equivalent control-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 60 students divided into an experimental group using Quizizz Paper-Based and a control group using conventional paper-based evaluation. The instruments included formative tests and a Likert-scale motivation questionnaire. Data were analyzed using t-tests and N-gain analysis. The findings showed that Quizizz Paper-Based improved students’ focus, motivation, and assessment efficiency. A total of 59.4% of students preferred it to Google Forms because of its interactivity and …

Why Repeat Visitors Matter For Harassment‑Prone Destinations: Five Actionable Lessons For Accommodation Managers, Annmarie Nicely

Visitor Harassment Research Unit Special Papers

The goal of the study was to identify demographic factors that could predict visitors likely to support micro-traders at a destination after being harassed by a member of their community. Then show how the accommodations sector (like hotel managers and vacation home rental managers) can use the findings to improve visitor support of micro-traders at destinations with trader harassment (TH). The researcher examined seven demographic features of visitors to four countries. They were their gender, education level, income level, marital status, prior visit to the destination, type – domestic or international, and whether they were alone at the time of …

Centering Ai Literacy: Exploring Brazilian International Students’ Perceptions Of Chatgpt And Peer Tutoring, Leigh Ann Dunning, Raissa Borges De Oliveira Leal

The Writing Center Journal

For English as an Additional Language (EAL) students, generative AI (GenAI) offers meaningful support for writing in English, while also introducing a new set of challenges. Supporting EAL students in developing AI literacy is crucial to their growth as confident, adaptable writers, and writing center tutors are uniquely positioned to facilitate this development. This case study explores the experiences of undergraduate Brazilian international students at a small liberal arts college who received writing feedback from both peer writing center tutors and ChatGPT. Findings indicate that students valued the human connection, contextual understanding, and rhetorical support offered by peer tutors, while …

Attending To Present Others: A Framework For Supporting Multilingual Graduate Writers, María P. Carvajal Regidor, Allison Kranek

The Writing Center Journal

Extending prior work on present others, individuals who are not physically present in writing center sessions—such as advisors, colleagues, and peers—but who directly or indirectly impact what happens during consultations (Kranek & Carvajal Regidor, 2021), we argue that attending to present others is one way to more holistically support multilingual graduate writers. Based on data from session recordings, we contend that present others can be used as a framework to train consultants to better address the specific needs of this student population by acknowledging their socialization processes, feedback networks, language needs, and emotions. Then, we share two approaches to consultant …

Pemanfaatan Nearpod Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Gamifikasi Pada Materi Segitiga Dan Segi Empat Kelas Viii Smp, Intan Faraminda Putri, Erry Hidayanto, Sri Indayani

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Low student motivation is a major challenge in education today, particularly in mathematics. One solution is to use gamification-based instructional media such as Nearpod. The application offers interactive features, including quizzes, polls, simulations, and dynamic presentations, which can create an enjoyable and engaging learning environment. This study employed a qualitative approach to explore the benefits of using Nearpod in mathematics instruction. The participants were 32 students in Grade VIII-H at SMPN 18 Malang. Data were collected through open-ended surveys and observations of student activities during lessons. The findings showed that Nearpod improved students’ understanding of triangles and quadrilaterals, created a …

Implementasi Etnomatematika Melalui Makanan Tradisional Berbasis Pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching Materi Balok Dan Kubus, Salwa Sausanti, Ade Eka Anggraini, Hikmatus Saadah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to describe the implementation of ethnomathematics through traditional foods in mathematics learning for fourth-grade elementary school students. A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation during mathematics lessons at SDN Ciptomulyo 1 Malang. The study found that mathematics instruction in Grade IV had not yet connected mathematical concepts with students’ everyday cultural experiences. Culture-based mathematics learning can create enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences. The implementation of ethnomathematics through traditional foods contributed to: (1) increasing students’ enthusiasm for learning and strengthening their critical thinking about rectangular prisms and cubes; (2) supporting conceptual …

Peningkatan Partisipasi Aktif Dalam Pembelajaran Melalui Metode Problem Solving Dan Penerapan Gaya Belajar Secara Visual Pada Siswa Kelas 11 Pekerjaan Sosial, Zulfa Kholila, Zulkarnain Zulkarnain, Anita Sylvi Yuspitarini

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This article describes efforts to increase students’ active participation in the learning process among Grade XI Social Work students at SMKN 2 Malang during the 2023/2024 academic year. Active participation was promoted through the problem-solving method and the use of visual learning strategies during classroom instruction. The study employed classroom action research. The participants were 32 Grade XI Social Work students at SMKN 2 Malang, while the research focus was their active participation during lessons. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively and presented in tables. The findings showed an increase in active participation from Cycle …

Penerapan Media Card Education Output Untuk Meningkatkan Keterlibatan Aktif Siswa Smp Pada Materi Mengapresiasi Kebudayaan Lokal, Thania Carolline, Abd. Mu'id Aris Shofa

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to explore the use of various instructional media to support effective classroom learning. A qualitative descriptive case-study approach was employed. The participants were 30 Grade X students at SMP Muhammadiyah 01 Malang. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of learning documents. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that the use of varied instructional media, including social media and digital technology, increased student engagement and enriched their learning experiences. Traditional instructional media also continued to …

Penggunaan Aplikasi Quizizz Paper Mode Sebagai Media Dalam Evaluasi Pembelajaran Matematika, Dera Karisma Ningsih, Mifdal Zusron Alfaqi, Siti Sadiqyah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to analyze the use of Quizizz Paper Mode as an evaluation medium in mathematics learning. A quantitative descriptive method was used with 28 students as participants. The research instruments included evaluation questions, questionnaires, and structured interviews. The findings showed that Quizizz Paper Mode was effective for evaluating mathematics learning, with an average student score of 78.5 and most scores above 70. Students’ perceptions were highly positive: 80% considered the method easy to use, 85% stated that the questions were clear, and 70% felt more motivated. Teachers also supported its use, noting that Quizizz Paper Mode simplified test …

Implementasi Nilai Luhur Religius Pada Peserta Didik Smp Di Malang, Fahrina Fahrina, Eko Hajianto Sula, Febi Elvara Aprilia, Dyah Putri Setyaningrum, Atika Nur Almira, Faozan Faozan, Adi Atmoko

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to identify and implement religious values among junior high school students in Malang and to evaluate the effectiveness of school programs in developing a religious culture. Character education based on religious values is an integral part of shaping students’ attitudes and behavior in accordance with prevailing social and moral norms. A qualitative descriptive method was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of religious activities at school. The findings showed that school programs such as regular recitation of Asmaul Husna, istighosah, congregational prayers, and the practice of smiling, greeting, acknowledging, being polite, and showing courtesy—the …

Pengaruh Gaya Belajar Siswa Terhadap Minat Belajar Dalam Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Bahasa Indonesia Di Kelas Iv Sd, Shefina Febrian Trisnanda, Dya Ayu Agustina, Frita Devi Asriyanti

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to determine how students’ learning preferences in individualized instruction affected their motivation to learn Indonesian in Grade IV at SDN 3 Rejoagung. Differentiated instruction combined visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods to increase students’ interest in learning. The study used an experimental design with control and experimental groups, each consisting of 35 students. Pretests and posttests were used to measure the effectiveness of the instructional strategy. The validity and reliability of the learning-interest questionnaire were analyzed using JAMOVI 2.3.2. The analysis showed that the instrument had high reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.997) and adequate validity. The findings revealed …

Penerapan Model Discovery Learning: Meningkatkan Kemandirian Belajar Siswa Fase D Di Smp Kota Malang, Muhammad Ibram Gusti Childrabahti, Mohammad Robieth Alfan Alhamid, Mohamad Yusuf Kurniawan, Natasya Titania Ramadhanti, Nazhiroh Tahta Arsyillah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Education plays an important role in shaping students’ character and potential so that they are prepared to face contemporary challenges. Learning processes need to be innovative and adaptive to remain effective and relevant. Discovery Learning gives students the freedom to explore knowledge independently and positions them as active participants in learning. The model develops critical and creative thinking as well as curiosity, in line with the principles of Merdeka Belajar. This study analyzed the effectiveness of Discovery Learning in empowering students to think and act independently at a junior high school in Malang. The analysis covered theoretical understanding, classroom implementation, …

Pengaruh Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Terhadap Penerapan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Berdasarkan Gaya Belajar Di Sekolah Dasar Tulungagung, Venia Regita Irnelia, Dya Ayu Agustina, Frita Devi Asriyanti

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study used a quantitative pretest–posttest control-group design. The sample consisted of 70 fourth-grade students divided into an experimental group receiving differentiated instruction and a control group receiving conventional instruction. The instruments were essay questions and questionnaires whose validity and reliability were tested using Jamovi 2.3.2. The analysis produced a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.955, indicating very high reliability. Data analysis included normality, homogeneity, and t-tests. The results showed that differentiated instruction had a significant effect on students’ conceptual understanding. The experimental group demonstrated greater improvement than the control group. Analysis of learning styles also revealed that most students had …

Media Valit Berbasis Powtoon Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Analisis Fungsi Musik Di Kelas Xi Mipa, Krista Bhakti Samudra, E.W. Suprihatin Dyah Pratamawati, Hartono Hartono

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Learning in the Cultural Arts subject, particularly traditional music at SMA Negeri 1 Wates, still faces a gap caused by the use of unsuitable media. This condition has contributed to low student achievement, with many students failing to meet the minimum passing criterion of 75. This research and development study aimed to produce VALIT media—an animated video about traditional music ensembles—using Powtoon as a learning resource to improve student outcomes. The study followed R&D stages comprising identification of potential and problems, data collection, product design and planning, expert validation in content, media, and language, small-group trials, revision, second-stage validation, large-group …

Strategi Culturally Responsive Teaching Dalam Pembelajaran Ips Untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Kebinekaan Global, Elvira Zulfah Aliyah, I Nyoman Ruja, Muktiningsih Muktiningsih

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

A Grade VIII Social Studies teacher at SMPN 2 Malang implemented a Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach based on the local culture of Greater Malang to strengthen the global diversity dimension of the Pancasila Student Profile. This study aimed to: (1) examine the implementation of CRT in Social Studies learning and (2) identify opportunities and challenges in its application. A qualitative descriptive method was used with Grade VIII-F students at SMPN 2 Malang as participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The Miles and Huberman model was used for data analysis, while data validity was examined through time …

Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Kahoot Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Ips Di Smp, Fara Wahyu Aziza, Galuh Raka Prana, Hanifa Nur Fadhilah, Indah Nor Janah, Maria Rut Ningsi Arakian, Ni Gusti Nyoman Desianti, Syamsul Bachri, Ria Nuzul Fahrudin

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

One of the main challenges in junior high school Social Studies is low student motivation. Many students perceive the subject as heavily based on memorization, making it feel monotonous and less engaging. To address this problem, the study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Kahoot! as an instructional medium for increasing student motivation in Social Studies at SMP Negeri 13 Malang. A qualitative descriptive approach was used with Grade IX students as participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that …

Benefits And Challenges Of Documentary Video For Social Learning: A Systematic Review, Andhika Yudha Pratama, Evania Yafie, Daya Negri Wijaya, Heni Masruroh

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Social learning refers to the process of observation through which individuals acquire and refine behaviors. It plays a crucial role in helping individuals differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate actions. Documentary videos can enhance this learning process by providing observational opportunities through the figures depicted in the videos. This article reviews studies on the advantages and challenges of using documentary videos in social learning. A systematic literature review method was employed, incorporating 23 studies—18 focusing on the benefits and 5 addressing the challenges of documentary videos. The studies were collected from Google Scholar, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Wiley, and SAGE Journals. …

Optimalisasi Kreativitas Siswa Melalui Model Pembelajaran Pjbl Dengan Keterlibatan Aktif Dalam Mata Pelajaran Pemrograman Berbasis Objek, Wenda Aditama, Hakkun Elmunsyah, Aktia Arigiana Umami

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Low creativity in Object-Oriented Programming is associated with limited student involvement in determining the learning process. This study aimed to evaluate improvements in student creativity through project analysis in Object-Oriented Programming under the Merdeka Curriculum at SMK Negeri 6 Malang. A quantitative quasi-experimental method was used. The population consisted of two Grade XI Software Engineering classes, while the sample was one class, XI RPL 1, which received treatment over two cycles. Student creativity data were collected through tests and creativity assessment sheets and analyzed using a t-test. The results showed that project-based learning within the Merdeka Curriculum improved student creativity. …

Prevalence And Etiological Bacterial Nosocomial Infections In Pediatric Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Hospitals, Shaimaa Shakir Jawad, Yahya Falih Mohamed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Nosocomial infection is one significant factor influencing a patient's outcome. Patient safety is at risk since they are the most frequent adverse occurrences in healthcare. They have a major impact on patients, their families, and healthcare systems regarding mortality, morbidity, and economic hardship. Aims: Screening the prevalence and etiological bacteria of nosocomial infections in pediatric patients in Al-Diwaniyah hospitals, Iraq. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a total of 105 different clinical samples were collected from hospitalized pediatric patients in Al-Diwaniyah hospitals who aged from 10 days till the age of 14 years old during August 2025 to December …

Co-Developing Strategies For Leprosy Management In Malaysia: A Transdisciplinary Research Approach Involving Individuals Affected By Leprosy And Other Stakeholders, Norana Abdul Rahman, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Ruth Mh Peters, Marjolein Bm Zweekhorst, Pamela Wright Phd, Ms, Med, Rn, Cen, Karen Morgan, Mohamed Rusli Abdullah

Publications

Despite Malaysia's low leprosy prevalence, new cases continue to emerge in rural and Indigenous communities. National strategies often prioritise elimination and surveillance, while overlooking the needs and challenges of individuals affected by leprosy and those managing their care. This study employed a transdisciplinary research approach, guided by the Dialogue Model, to co-develop context-specific strategies to improve the lives of those affected through participatory engagement with both groups. Conducted across three high-burden states in Peninsular Malaysia, the research involved a desk review and stakeholder mapping, followed by 40 in-depth interviews with affected individuals and other stakeholders. These were complemented by a …

Introduction, "Getting Through": Anthropologies Of Crisis, Resistance, And Resilience, Alison Bell

Southern Anthropologist

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Toward An Orderly And Efficient Post-Disaster Humanitarian Material Donation System: A Case Study Of The ‘9·5’ Luding Earthquake, An Chen

Double Helix Methodology

Purpose – This study aims to assess the orderliness of the humanitarian material donation system (HMDS) following the 2022 “9·5” Luding Earthquake in China, providing insights into improving disaster relief efficiency and promoting postdisaster recovery. Design/methodology/approach – The orderliness of the HMDS is evaluated across three dimensions: donation input, donation output and donation environment. Correlation entropy and running entropy models are used to assess the system’s dynamics and to compare the performance of four donor types: government, enterprises, organizations and individuals. Findings – The early emergency phase (the first 12 days after the earthquake) is characterized by disorder and repeated …

Antibacterial Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Cocoa Beans (Theobroma Cacao L): In Silico And In Vitro Study, Rudy Joelijanto, Rina Sutjiati

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of cocoa beans ethanol extract gel on Streptococcus mutans, and prediction interaction between the active compound of cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao L.) and the antibacterial protein in silico.

Various bioactive compounds including polyphenols have been found in cocoa beans, which have essential properties such as antibacterial effects. Material and Methods: The research was conducted in silico and in vitro study. The study was divided into 8 treatment groups and 4 repetitions. The sample group used was cocoa beans extract concentration of 25%; 12,5%; 6,25%; 3,12%; 1,56%; 0,78%; …

Disruption Of Protein-Protein Interaction Hotspots In The C-Terminal Domain Of Mlh1 Confers Mismatch Repair Deficiency, Keri M. Fishwick, Diego Gomez Vieito, Giada Greco, Giulio Collotta, Marco Gatti, Anastasija A. Kulik, Raphaël Guérois, Ivan Corbeski, Ashutosh S. Phadte, Issam Senoussi, Petr Cejka, Anna Pluciennik, Antonio Porro, Alessandro A. Sartori

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers

MutLα, a heterodimer of MLH1 and PMS2, plays a key role in DNA mismatch repair (MMR), which maintains genomic stability by correcting replication errors. Loss of MLH1 function causes MMR deficiency (MMRd), leading to elevated mutation rates and increased cancer susceptibility. However, MMRd can offer a therapeutic advantage, as high tumour mutational burden enhances the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibition. MMR also drives somatic expansion of CAG repeats linked to Huntington’s disease (HD) pathogenesis. The C-terminal domain (CTD) of MLH1 contains at least two distinct protein–protein interaction (PPI) sites. The S1 site supports heterodimerization with the PMS2 endonuclease, whereas the …

The Influence Of Parenting Style On The Severity Of Early Childhood Caries In School-Aged Children In Bintaro Village, South Jakarta, Roosje R. Oewen, Witriana Latifa, Tri Damayanti, Marhamah

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Background: Early Childhood Caries affects the quality of life of children and is still a problem in Indonesia. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is strongly connected to parenting style (PS), which is how parents guide their kids and help them develop their character. There are three parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive. Purpose: The impact of PS on the severity of ECC. Methods: 30 students from South Jakarta's Tat Twam Asi Kindergarten and Kalpataru Kindergarten were selected through purposive sampling for this analytical observational study using a cross-sectional design. Collection of ECC data utilizing the def-t index by intraoral examination and …

Shifting Views, Shaping Outcomes: Exploring Relations Between Educators’ Neurodiversity-Affirming Perceptions And Their Autistic Students’ School Experiences, Josh Yen-Ho Chou

Graduate Masters Theses

School environments frequently serve as a source of socialization but also stigma and socioemotional distress for autistic students. Against this backdrop, teachers can be crucial sources of neurodiversity-affirming views and support. Teachers’ perceptions of students can also shape the quality of their relationships with students and students’ emotional and behavioral adjustment in school. This study focused on understanding how general education teachers perceive autistic students and how these perceptions shape their students’ school experiences. This study sought to investigate the degree to which teachers endorsed three dimensions of neurodiversity-affirming perceptions of their autistic students: (a) strength/deficit-based, (b) holistic/reductionist, and (c) …

Autistic Adults In-Session Experiences In Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis Of Helpful And Harmful Factors From First-Person Perspectives, Elizabeth Kilgallon

Graduate Masters Theses

Autistic adults face heightened mental health needs yet encounter significant barriers in psychotherapy. Research on psychotherapy has often emphasized quantitative trials of specific modalities, while little attention has been paid to autistic adults’ own perspectives about in-session therapeutic processes. There is a need for clinical guidance that foregrounds autistic clients’ lived experiences of therapy, with emphasis on identifying what they find helpful or harmful, to inform accessible and affirming practice. In the present study, I conducted a qualitative meta-analysis that investigates autistic adults’ first-person accounts of psychotherapy. Thirty-three studies were included in the analysis. I used critical-constructivist grounded theory to …

Empowering Youth In A Changing Climate: Design, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Salt Marsh Summer Science Program, Dan Levesque

Graduate Masters Theses

Climate change presents not only environmental challenges but also emotional challenges for today’s youth. This thesis documents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a field-based summer science program aimed at empowering adolescents with coastal salt marsh ecology while addressing climate change emotions and science identity development. The program, based in a Massachusetts salt marsh, was adapted from existing public environmental curricula and guided by place- and experience-based learning principles. Over Spring and Summer 2025, 13 students (ages 13-18) participated in extra-curricular field trips, hands-on research activities, and reflective discussions about the environment and the emotions it brings forth. Pre- and …