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Enhancing Student Engagement And Cognitive Development Through Game-Based Learning (Gbl), Kusuma Rani, Putri Dwi Lestari, Saenab Ka-Lupae

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Elementary school students are classified as playing-age children, they like to do activities while playing. This research aims to determine the influence of the Game-Based Learning (GBL) learning model on students' cognitive activities and abilities. This type of research is quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population of this study were Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students at Darussalam Seuksa School, Thepa, Southern Thailand. The research sample for grade 5 students was 28 students. Student activity is measured using an observation sheet with indicators measured using a 1-5 Likert scale. Cognitive abilities are measured by tests. The results of data analysis showed …

Analisis Swot Dalam Implementasi Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah Di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu, Ainul Mardhiyah, Muhamad Sofian Hadi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Riset ini dilakukan untuk mencermati analisis SWOT dalam pengelolaan manajemen berbasis sekolah. Kemampuan Analisis SWOT sangat diperlukan untuk menjawab tantangan sekolah di Era Globalisasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian yaitu guru dan kepala lembaga pendidikan. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis lalu diinterpretasi dalam bentuk deskripsi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Strengths 80% (2) Weakness 64% (3) Opportunities 74% (4) Threaths 66%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa Analisis SWOT dalam Implementasi MBS di SDIT Bintang telah dilaksanakan dengan cukup baik (71%) meskipun terdapat kelemahan yaitu adakalanya program sekolah yang terkendala manajemen keuangan sekolah yang sentralistik. Strategi sekolah adalah fokus pada kekuatan …

Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Matias Hota Heli, Petrus Lende

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penerapan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di sekolah dasar sebagai salah satu mata pelajaran mendukung pelaksanaan pendidikan abad 21. Masalah yang sering ditemui adalah pengetahuan yang kirang pada siswa tentang esensi keilmuan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam yang berdampak pada kinerja, baik dalam proses pembelajaran maupun dalam hasil belajar. Penelitian ini mengkaji secara ilmiah dampak terhadap hasil belajar dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PjBL). Untuk itu diambil 18 siswa kelas V sebagai subyek penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode kuasi eksperimen. Tes hasil belajar digunakan sebagai instrument pengumpulan data yang diterapkan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis data mencakup beberapa pendekatan yaitu analisis deskriptif, …

Analyzing The Necessities For Blended Learning In Higher Education: A Pathway To Flexible Learning, Faznah Faznah, Khaerudin Khaerudin, Indina Tarjiah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Rapidly developing educational technology innovations require educational institutions to provide innovation in creating effective and efficient learning to achieve optimal educational goals. Blended learning is an alternative for institutions that still implement conventional learning to integrate technology into learning and overcome the problem of learning duration so that students can learn actively and flexibly. This study aims to collect information about student needs in designing a flexible blended learning model to optimize learning in learning media courses. Needs analysis is used to explore information about gaps, student needs, and the readiness of lecturers and institutions in creating a blended learning …

The Multicultural Social Fabric And Its Impact On The Assimilation Of The French And British Education Systems In Cameroon, Fatima Zohra Gueddouda Mekhanet

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This article examines the impact of Cameroon's diverse social fabric on the successful adoption of the French and British colonial educational systems. Relying on the descriptive analytical approach, the historical and social contexts that contributed to local communities’ acceptance of colonial education were studied, with a focus on cultural values, ethnic, and religious diversity. The research aims to provide a comprehensive view on how education and educational policies are affected by cultural and social diversity in Cameroon. The research began with a historical background on ethnic and cultural diversity in pre-colonial Cameroon, pointing to the nature of the diverse social …

Leading And Learning From Inside Out: Insights From Meditative Inquiry, Jody L. Rebek

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This article explores our modern world and our role in shaping collective experiences. By our thoughts, choices and behaviours (our character), we influence our shared reality. Higher education has an imperative responsibility to engage students ethically and develop their character. I offer a teaching metaphor and case study to meaningfully develop students’ self-awareness of character via an undergraduate leadership course. I employed the ‘seed’ metaphor to illustrate how nurturing students’ self-awareness and agency mirrors the growth of a seed within a carefully cultivated ecosystem. Each contemplative practice (character development) intertwined with leadership content (competence and confidence), serves as essential nourishment, …

Students' Attitudes Towards Cooperative Learning In Offline And Online Language Cl, Muhammad Bayu Aji Putra Harianto, Suharyadi Suharyadi, Shinta Tresnadewi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research investigated the perspectives of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students on their experiences with group work (GW) in both online and offline environments. The results indicated that most students who participated in GW in both settings held a positive perception. Implementing a Collaborative Learning (CL) approach can enhance students’ self-confidence, motivation, engagement in a studentcentered environment, and sense of responsibility. However, some students reported negative experiences with online GW due to issues such as unstable internet connections, limited prior experience with GW, and unfamiliarity with relevant applications and software. Consequently, the findings of this study offer valuable …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Near-Infrared Fluorescent Dye Cy7-2 For Targeted Cancer Imaging, Eleanor Yerkin

Summer Research Showcase

The growing demand for real-time, precise, cancer diagnostics and treatment has driven the development of targeted near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent biosensors. Traditional visible-range fluorophores, such as Boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes are well-known for their high quantum yields, photostability, biocompatibility, and sharp absorption and emission peaks, making them widely used in fluorescence imaging (Nisar and Sui). However, Cyanine dyes offer some advantages over visible-range dyes, such as deeper tissue penetration due to their near-infrared (NIR) absorption and emission, significantly reduced background autofluorescence, and improved signal-to- noise ratios in vivo (Zhang et al.). This project explores the synthesis and characterization of the NIR fluorescent …

Comprehensive Fitness Assessment In A Professional Military Education Cohort: A Cross-Sectional Study, Daniel J. Lawson, Russell K. Lowell, C. Brooks Mobley, Katherine Frick, Nicholas C. Bordonie, Kaitlyn G. Clouse, Cameron D. Ott, Harrison C. Dimick, Nicholas R. Mauldin, Joellen M. Sefton

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(8): 811-835, 2025. Military personnel face rigorous physical and cognitive demands critical for operational readiness and long-term health. This study evaluated body composition, cognitive performance, and physical fitness metrics in non-entry-level service members to inform tailored fitness interventions. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from Air Command Staff College personnel (N = 307; 89 females, 218 males; age: 37 ± 5 years) at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base. Participants completed assessments for body composition (body mass index [BMI], body fat percentage [%BF], fat mass index [FMI], fat-free mass index [FFMI]), flexibility (sit-and-reach test, functional reach …

Same But Different: The Survivability Of Arctic-Based Russian Second-Strike Capability, July Decarpentrie

Space and Defense

This article analyzes the survivability of Russia’s second-strike capability in the Arctic through the lens of classical nuclear deterrence theory. Despite heavy commitments in Ukraine, Moscow continues to modernize its Northern Fleet and reinforce bastion defenses, underscoring the Arctic’s role as the cornerstone of its retaliatory deterrent. While these strategies mirror Cold War practices, they face unprecedented challenges from NATO expansion, multipolar competition, and advances in anti-submarine detection technologies. The study concludes that safeguarding Russia’s second-strike capability not only shapes regional security dynamics but also has broader implications for global strategic stability.

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Atomic Offsets: Nuclear Policy Shifts For Arctic States In The Wake Of Moscow’S Special Military Operation, Molly Wise, Lillian Hussong

Space and Defense

This article examines how Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has intensified nuclear reliance among Arctic states. Applying a new framework of “conventional-nuclear vulnerability,” it analyzes the nuclear policy shifts of Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The findings show that Finland and Sweden pursued NATO membership to secure nuclear guarantees, while Russia adopted riskier nuclear signaling and lowered thresholds for nuclear use. These developments highlight the growing centrality of nuclear deterrence in Arctic security, underscoring the challenges for U.S. and NATO policymakers in balancing assurance and deterrence in a volatile regional environment.

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Russian Strategic Culture And Deterrence In The Arctic, Lana Obradovic, Bethany Vailliant

Space and Defense

This study analyzes Russia’s evolving strategic culture to assess its implications for deterrence in the Arctic. It argues that Western deterrence frameworks insufficiently account for Russia’s integration of military, economic, informational, and political tools into a holistic strategy. Rooted in a siege mentality and aspirations for great power status, Russia perceives the Arctic as central to its security, economic modernization, and geopolitical influence. By situating Arctic policy within this cultural framework, the analysis highlights the need for U.S. and NATO practitioners to reassess assumptions and develop more culturally attuned deterrence strategies.

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Space And Defense Vol. 16 No. 1 Summer 2025 Special Issue On Arctic Security (Whole Issue), Editors Space And Defense

Space and Defense

Articles that cover issues on Artic Security.

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Summary Of The 2024 Brano Heart Failure Forum, Igor D. Gregoric, Milovan Bojic, Bojan Vrtovec, Rajko Radovancevic

The VAD Journal

Since 2007, the Branislav “Brano” Radovancevic Heart Failure Forum (BHFF) has been held annually to provide a venue for experts to present and discuss “Innovations and New Treatment Strategies in Heart Failure.” Clinicians and researchers gather yearly in a different Eastern European city to discuss the latest in heart failure diagnostics and therapeutics. The 2024 BHHF was held on the 18^th through the 20^th of September 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. It was attended by over 100 faculty from 16 countries. In addition, participation through online streaming was available. Throughout the forum, 17 sessions focused on challenges and solutions …

Interplanetary Rail Launcher: Open Architecture And Free Technology Bricks (Magseal, Mhd, Hts) – Full Report And Associated Data, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and ChatGPT 5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) and therefore enters the prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). It discloses 140+ enabling inventions for an interplanetary rail-launcher: MagSeal liquid-metal gates, large-Ø plasma windows, staged MHD vacuum pumps, deployable ReBCO shields, adaptive MHD …

Com 320 Facebook Group Survey, Melissa Smith

OUR Assignment Repository

This class research project involved a qualitative study looking at a private Facebook site that focuses on the city of Columbus and the surrounding area. The owner of the site gave permission for a survey to be conducted among the sites more than 17,000 members. The Qualtrics survey was live for two weeks, and then students analyzed the responses. The Communication theories discussed during the semester were chosen to compliment the social media research project. The research and findings were incorporated into the course curriculum, and students were responsible for writing and editing the methodology component of the research paper …

Effectiveness Of Kipas Counseling In Reducing Students' Academic Procrastination, Dimas Ardika Miftah Farid, Mochamad Nursalim, Evi Winingsih

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Academic procrastination is a common issue that hinders students' academic success and psychological well-being. In junior high school, where self-control is still developing, students are particularly vulnerable to distractions and delay in completing academic tasks. To address this issue, counseling approaches grounded in cultural values may offer effective solutions. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of KIPAS (Intensive Progressive Adaptive Structure Counseling) in reducing academic procrastination in junior high school students. A quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measurements was employed, involving seven students who exhibited high levels of academic procrastination. The measurement scale used assessed the amanah dimension, …

Khallat Abu Ḥalaḥ: The Shells / ח'לת אבו חלאח: ממצא הקונכיות, Inbar Ktalav

Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel

The excavations at Khallat Abu Halah uncovered 24 shells, including 14 marine shells from the Mediterranean Sea, two freshwater bivalves—one local and the other originating from the Nile—and eight terrestrial snails. Most of the shells were dated to the Byzantine period but were not found in situ, making it difficult to interpret their use. The Mediterranean shells indicate a connection to the Mediterranean coast, whereas the freshwater bivalve from the Nile suggests connections with Egypt, likely via Caesarea. The terrestrial species are similar to those found in the region today, indicating that the environmental conditions in the area during the …

Khallat Abu ḤAlaḥ: The Coins, Gabriela Bijovsky

Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel

A modest number of coins was discovered during the excavations at Khallat Abu Ḥalaḥ, dating from the fourth to the mid-seventh centuries CE. Most of the coins belong to common types that deserve no special discussion. Noteworthy is a rare Alexandrian dodecanummium of Maurice Tiberius. The latest coin is a very worn follis of Heraclius, dated to 624/628 CE.

Khallat Abu ḤAlaḥ: The Ceramic Assemblage, Neer Lect Ben Ami

Qadum: Journal of Excavation Reports from Israel

This report details the ceramic assemblage recovered from excavations at Khallat Abu Ḥalaḥ. The pottery spans from the first to the tenth centuries CE, with the majority dating to the Late Roman and Byzantine periods. The assemblage includes various vessel types, mostly from unstratified contexts. The pottery indicates strong commercial ties with other Southern Levantine coastal and inland sites. The variety of finds suggests the site was a domestic structure, possibly a farmstead, within the economic sphere of Byzantine Caesarea.

A Decolonial Reading Of The Dystopian Narratives About Feticide And Infanticide In Hindi Films, Argha Basu, Priyanka Tripathi

Kritika Kultura

The guiding principle concerning the question of bodily agency and the feminist discourse of

The Future Of The Arab Media Industry In Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies: A Foresight Study (2024 To 2034), Mohammedwesam Amer, Abdullah Mohammed Atbiqa

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study explores the future of the Arab media industry from 2024 to 2034 in light of the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It identifies key media sectors likely to be affected by AI—such as content creation, news production, editing, and audience engagement—and proposes strategies for effective implementation. The study employs a descriptive survey methodology grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Data were collected via an electronic questionnaire from a purposive sample of 264 respondents across 18 Arab countries, including academic elites and media professionals working with Arab media institutions. Findings reveal …

Possible Cross-Resistance And Horizontal Gene Transfer Associated With Halquinol In Escherichia Coli And Salmonella Enterica Isolated From Pigs, Nisit Chansong, Songsak Srisanga, Nutthavut Mahawatthanaunkul, Rungtip Chuanchuen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aims of this study were to determine the possible cross-resistance and horizontal gene transfer associated with halquinol in Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from pigs. Two of each E. coli and Salmonella isolates exhibiting low halquinol MIC (8 and 16 µg/ml, respectively) and susceptible to antibiotics tested were selected for in vitro stepwisehalquinol exposure experiment. Another E. coli (n=19) and Salmonella (n=6) isolates with high halquinol MICs (16-64 and 32-64 µg/ml, respectively) containing plasmids were used for transferability testing of halquinol resistanceencoding gene(s) using filter mating method. In vitro exposure to subinhibitory concentrations of halquinol promoted neither resistance to …

From Student To Colleague: Honoring The Legacy Of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, Allison Evans

Heroism Science

In this article, I reflect on the profound professional, educational, and personal influence of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, tracing his journey from the Stanford Prison Experiment to his transformative work on heroism. Through personal narrative, student testimony, and colleague reflections, I illustrate Zimbardo’s evolution from studying the psychology of evil to fostering the psychology of everyday heroism via the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP). I recount moments of mentorship, public engagement, and collaborative program development, highlighting Zimbardo’s ability to connect across academic hierarchies and cultural boundaries. Vivid accounts from students and HIP leaders underscore his talent for empowering others, reframing heroism as …

The Role Of Ai In Language Learning: Teachers' And Students' Experiences In Vocational High Schools, Cyntia Wahyu Khafidah, Ahmad Faruk

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to analyze the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning in vocational high schools, focusing on the experiences of teachers and students. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, where data are collected through observation and interviews. Vygotsky's constructivism theory is used as a basis for understanding how AI supports independent and interactive learning. The results show that AI improves students' speaking and listening skills through automated feedback and enables personalized learning. However, limited infrastructure and lack of training for teachers are major obstacles in implementing AI in the classroom. In addition, …

Analisis Tingkat Adopsi Artificial Intelligence Di Universitas Terbuka Dalam Kurva Inovasi Teknologi, Thesa Kandaga, Sugilar Sugilar, Suci Nurhayati, Zahir Osman

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi tingkat adopsi Artificial Intelligence (AI) di kalangan dosen Universitas Terbuka (UT) menggunakan pendekatan mix method dengan analisis deskriptif. Populasi penelitian meliputi seluruh dosen UT, dengan 172 responden yang dipilih berdasarkan kesediaan berpartisipasi. Mengacu pada teori Diffusion of Innovations dari Rogers (2003), dosen dikelompokkan dalam kategori Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, dan Laggards berdasarkan skor adoption rate. Hasil menunjukkan mayoritas dosen UT berada dalam kategori Early Majority (37%) dan Late Majority (32%), menunjukkan adopsi yang moderat terhadap AI. Sebagian kecil dosen masuk dalam kategori Innovators (1%) dan Early Adopters (15%), sementara 16% berada dalam kategori Laggards. …

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pelajaran Ipas, Yusdin Bin M. Gagaramusu, Wildani Wildani, Rizal Rizal, Sisriawan Lapasere

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan mengenai penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe talking stick sebagai upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas IV SD Negeri 9 Mamboro. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research) yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis dan Mc Taggart yang terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu: (1) Perencanaan, (2) Tindakan, (3) Observasi, dan (4) Refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 9 Mamboro, pada tahun ajaran 2024/2025 dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 23 siswa kelas IV. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pengumpulan data meliputi tes dan non-tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama proses pembelajaran …

Analisis Pembelajaran Aksara Jawa Melalui Permainan Misteri Huruf Dan Bunyi Pada Peserta Didik Kelas 3 Sekolah Dasar, Rizky Okta Wardani, Siti Fatimah Soenaryo, Beti Istanti Suwandayani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis permainan misteri huruf dan bunyi dalam mengajarkan, memperkenalkan, dan memahami aksara jawa kepada peserta didik. Penggunaan permainan yang inovatif dan menarik menjadi salah satu upaya untuk membangkitkan kembali minat belajar aksara jawa, sekaligus memperkenalkan kekayaan budaya kepada peserta didik. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, subyek penelitian peserta didik kelas 3 sekolah dasar, teknik pengumpulan data menurut alur Miles & Huberrman 1994: a. Pengumpulan data, b. Reduksi data, c. Penyajian data, d. Kesimpulan. Penelitian menunjukkan penerapan permainan misteri huruf dan bunyi membantu peserta didik dalam memahami dan mengenal bentuk 20 huruf aksara jawa. Penelitian ini …

Innocence Stolen, Echo K. Yerke

Master of Arts in Human Services

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a negative societal problem. It isn’t an easy problem to solve; there is a lot of secrecy involved. The literature review will look at early interventions and prevention. The paper tries to show how it would benefit society if there were more money dedicated to programs to prevent childhood sexual abuse. The paper shows the negative outcomes that happen to the victims and possibly their future generations. The paper will look at the relationship between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and suicide. It also looks at the mental health struggles that victims go through. It also …