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Digital Literacy Skills In Tvet: A Literature Study, Alfi Rohmah, Felix Andika Dwiyanto, Agung Bella Putra Utama, Eddy Sutadji

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

21st-century learning requires various abilities to adapt to the technological era because the digital information provided in this era is sometimes inaccurate. Therefore, students should be equipped with digital literacy skills. This study aims to determine the digital literacy skills of TVET students and the effects of digital literacy. In this study, we used a systematic literature review (SLR) with the PICOC method on data derived from the article literature. The results of the study show that digital literacy can improve critical thinking skills. IT literacy skills are also essential for adult life. Besides, digital literacy also influences student achievement …

Development Of Android-Based "Megowan" Learning Media (Knowing Animals) For Class V Elementaryschool Students, Risa Hayati, Fitria Nur Hasanah, Sofiyah Al Idrus

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Technology carries many advantages, especially in the field of education. Linearly, students and teachers also get the benefits advantage by developing Android-based media for the learning process. This development research aims to make Megowan learning media based on Android on material that classifies animals based on their type of food for grade V elementary schools. In the long term, we also aim to identify the effectiveness and practicality of Megowan learning media for students, as well as improve student learning outcomes. This RnD (Research and Development) used ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) research model. The research subjects were 12 …

Developing English Beginner Material For Adult Level Integrated Into Web Mobile, Agus Triyogo, Maria Ramasari, Hamdan Hamdan, Wicaksono Febriantoro

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

English is an international language which uses as language communication by people in the world with different language backgrounds, by English people have easy-to-do relationships with other people oversea. Looking at the larger of English users in the world, Indonesian must try to follow by learning English to make interaction with other people in the global area. English be one of the scrim lessons in the school because it contrasts with Indonesia Language in vocabulary, pronunciation and vocabulary. Such as in the physic study program at STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau as 1. Difficult to master English vocabulary, 2. Confuse how to …

Enhancing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Quasi-Experiment Study On Inquiry Learning Model, Femmy Roosje Kawuwung, Jimmi Andrew Mamahit, Nidal Jabari

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Limitations of innovation in learning can cause problems, including the low critical thinking skills of students. Critical thinking skills are important in problem-solving activities, innovating, and being able to make decisions. Students’ critical thinking skills can be improved through the inquiry learning model that focuses on finding new information or knowledge. This study aims to analyze the effect of the inquiry learning model on students’ critical thinking skills using quasi-experimental research with research on the static-group comparison design. Data were collected from pre-research data (to determine the initial ability of students’ critical thinking skills before treatment), pre-test, and post-test based …

Tapping Toulmin’S Sound Argument: El Undergraduates’ Arguments Quality In The Research Discussion, Adianto Restu Wicaksono, Yazid Basthomi, Anik Nunuk Wulyani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Rhetorical studies thus far have investigated the crucial rhetorical pattern in research discussion. However, those studies have not provided sufficient analyses on Toulmin’s model as a framework to determine arguments’ quality in research discussion. This study aims to investigate the ELE undergraduates’ arguments’ quality that manifested in research discussion. The finding of the study reveals undergraduates’ tend to form almost-complete arguments that consist of four Toulmin arguments elements, namely “Claim”, ”Data”, ”Warrant”, and “Back-Up” while “Qualifier” and “Rebuttal” are missing. This study provides interpretive elaboration of overall quality of the arguments and possible factors that led two elements being disregarded.

A Narrative Study On Exploring Google Voice Assistant In Efl Clasroom: Voice From Indonesian College Teacher, Wildana M. Giffari, Moh. Arif Mahbub, Moch. Imam Machfudi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

In recent years, technology has played a crucial role in human life including education sector. The integration of artificial intelligence to the education sectors is an output of technology development. This study investigates the English foreign language college teachers’ experience in implementing the artificial intelligence based digital assistant called Google Voice Assistant (GVA). GVA was one of the types of digital assistant that was provide and dominantly used in Indonesia. This study seeks to an exploring of how collage teacher integrating the Google Voice Assistant in English foreign language classroom, especially for university students. This narrative study employs a semi- …

Nat’L Ass’N Of Mut. Ins. Co. V. State Of Nev. Dep’T Of Bus. & Indus., Div. Of Ins., 139 Nev. Adv. Op. 3 (Feb. 16, 2023), Colin Meenk

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Nevada Division of Insurance’s (the Division) enabling statutes provide it with authority to promulgate regulations protecting against unfair use of consumer credit information. Its new regulation, R087-20, imposes only limitations and not a blanket ban on the use of consumer credit information and does not interfere with existing statutory provisions. The Legislature has provided adequate interpretation and guidance standards to the Division to constitute a constitutional delegation of authority such that the Division’s approved promulgation of R087-20 does not mean its enabling statutes are unconstitutional delegations of authority.

The Rise And Fall Of Daca: An Audio Series, Dulce Garcia

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The history of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA, is a tumultuous one. In 2012, when President Obama created DACA through an executive order it gave relief to hundreds of thousands of people who were brought to the United States as children without their knowledge, giving them a range of benefits like never before including a work permit, a social security number, protection from deportation, and others. Yet, these last ten years the program has stood on shaky grounds with constant court battles canceling, reinstating or partially rolling the program. This audio series will give a deep …

Fresh Ink Concert (2023), St. Norbert College Music Department

Music Performances

SNC Music Department presents: the Fresh Ink Concert, featuring student composers (2023).

Bananas Vs. Coffee: Why Did One Instigate Violence And The Other Community?, Sydney Stark

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Violence. Nationalism. Racism. A community ripped apart by multinational corporations. These are likely not the words and ideas associated with bananas. However, in Costa Rica and other South American countries, these words only begin to describe the history surrounding this fruit. Community. Fair Trade. Globalization. A nation brought together by a simple drink. These words all describe none other than our beloved drink coffee. Costa Rica relies heavily on the exports of coffee and this crop has actually helped produce an entire subculture, known as café cultura, which promotes community and belonging. But why are these two crops vastly …

Gonorrhea: Tragic Effects On Women ​, Aleah Thompson

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, women have a higher rate of being affected with gonorrhea than men. It's also more common for women that are the ages of 24 and younger that are being affected with gonorrhea. In this project, it will discuss the tragedies that women face while having gonorrhea. Women with gonorrhea often face serious health problems such as PID, if the infection is not treated. If the woman has an active infection of gonorrhea while pregnant, the infection can pass to the newborn at birth. Women with gonorrhea also struggle to get …

Effects Of The True Crime Genre On Anxiety, Armani Lacour, Theresa A. Moore

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Within the literature, violent media is well-established to induce acute and chronic anxiety; violent media is often utilized in experimental research to induce anxiety. Because a relationship between violent media and anxiety has been established, it is plausible exposure to true crime media may also induce anxiety.

The true crime genre features criminal cases of a violent nature, often communicated through visual or auditory media (e.g., television or podcasts, respectively). Within the literature, true crime is an exploratory area of research, thus, additional research is required to determine whether exposure to true crime increases anxiety. The present study will add …

U.S. And China: Microchip Policy Implications, Gro Kelrick

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Microchips have become a crucial influence on a country’s military and commercial sectors; a nation’s capacity to produce large volumes of quality microchips indicates its importance on the world stage. Recently, both the United States and China have promoted many domestic and foreign industrial policies that address each country’s interests in the production and sophistication of its microchips, establishing for themselves a dominant position in the global microchip market. Both countries’ policies aim to simultaneously control/influence microchip production abroad and also stimulate development and production domestically. I have collected commercial, economic, and government budget data provided by various United States …

Loneliness As A Predictor Of Stress, Brendan T. Spencer, Ian A. Mcnamara, Ryan Carpenter

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Though much research indicates that loneliness may cause increases in stress, findings are not ubiquitous. In a literature review, only 64% of studies found significant associations between loneliness and stress. One possible explanation for this inconsistency is a non-linear association. Additionally, social support is shown to provide a buffer against stress. Understanding differences in which sources of social support create resilience against loneliness is critical in supporting students. This study examines 1) the shape and nature of the association between loneliness and stress, and 2) the impact of social support on this relationship. Data (n =153) were collected via online …

Mathematical Modeling Of Egain Droplets Sliding Down An Inclined Plane, Shawn Koohy, Kathryn Massey, Luis Schneegans, Megan Vezzetti, Keith Hillaire, Souradip Chattopadhyay, Jessie Chen, Carmen Lee, Karen Daniels

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Eutectic Gallium-Indium (EGaIn) is a room-temperature liquid metal alloy that dramatically changes its surface tension and dynamics under an applied electric field. EGaIn has been used heavily in soft electronics engineering due to its high conductivity, malleability, and safety. However, the absence of mathematical modeling in the current literature makes its behavior difficult to understand and predict. In this study, we present a one-dimensional lubrication model for the dynamics of an EGaIn droplet moving along an inclined plane. Our model incorporates essential physical effects and parameters including oxidation, capillary action, diffusion, gravity, and Marangoni effects. In particular, we incorporate effects …

Women Are Depicted As Independent And Courageous In The Bible, Taylor Boaz

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This study examines the portrayal of women in the Bible, focusing on their depiction as courageous and independent figures. While traditional interpretations often highlight the subordinate roles of women, closer examination reveals a nuanced narrative that showcases their strength, resilience, and autonomy. Through analysis of key biblical stories such as those of Eve, Deborah, and Ruth, this study elucidates instances where women defy societal norms, exhibit remarkable courage, and take active roles in shaping their destinies. These women challenge conventional gender roles and emerge as influential agents in biblical narratives, demonstrating qualities of leadership, determination, and faith. By shedding light …

Jefferson Barracks Post Theater: A Place For People To Gather, John Granicke

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Jefferson Barracks Military Post had a rich and extensive history during its 120 years as an active military installation. The Post Theater was just one aspect of everyday life at Jefferson Barracks. This project is part of a collection of historic research blogs about Jefferson Barracks done in collaboration with St. Louis County Parks. The blogs will soon be available to view on the Jefferson Barracks County Park website.

The story of the Jefferson Barracks Post Theater begins with the Old Post Theater, which was built during World War I. From 1933 to 1944, four more post theaters were …

The Association Of Social Media Use And Psychiatric Diagnoses Among Missouri College Students, Avigail Davidovits, Ryan Carpenter, Khrystyna Stetsiv

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Introduction: “Many college students experience significant mental health difficulties, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating these concerns (Sonet al., 2020). Mental health is significantly impacted by social media use, and this relationship has become increasingly complex after the COVID-19 pandemic (Haddad et al., 2021).” Research shows that depression, eating disorders, and anxiety are associated with more time spent on social media (Alam et al., 2021; Khan et al., 2019; Reighm et al., 2019; Sansha et al., 2017; Sidani et al., 2016). To follow-up on this research and assess the relationship between social media usage and psychiatric diagnoses among Missouri college students, …

Negative Emotions In Adults With Congenital Heart Disease, Haley Alberson, Kamila White, Philip Ludbrook, Ari Cedars

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Pain may signal a life-threatening heart problem, particularly for a person with living with congenital heart disease (CHD). Aims of the current study were to describe pain and its distribution, and to test a theoretical framework for poor outcomes including the independent and combined impact of medical and psychological risk among 106 outpatients (46% female) with CHD. Our sample represented a wide-range of pain experiences, and included both tails of the distribution (i.e., quartiles), SF-36 Pain Scale IQR = 32.5, R 22.5–100. About one-third reported persistent, at least moderately intense pain interfering with daily life. Univariate tests showed poorer pain …

Amongst The Trails: Analysis Of A Small Predator Location Survey, Jesse Laseter

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Small predators, despite their size, play pivotal roles in ecosystem balance. Primarily, through their predation of herbivores, they indirectly benefit native plant communities. By reducing the damage from herbivory, herbaceous plants have a higher likelihood to thrive and proliferate. This is crucial in the restoration of Missouri glades. However, for small predators to achieve this, they rely heavily on their ability to navigate through their environment. One factor that may influence their ability to traverse their environment is recreational trails. Trails can cause habitat fragmentation by disconnecting one larger area into two. Trails also have significantly different microclimate than the …

"Don't Be Afraid, Just Take It Easy": Genocide And Destruction In Bosnia, Thomas Sarsfield

Undergraduate Research Symposium

During the twilight hours of the Cold War, Yugoslavia was thrown into a full-blown political and economic crisis that resulted in its dissolution. Long-simmering ethnic tensions boiled over as former Yugoslav republics began declaring independence. After its secession from Yugoslavia in 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina rapidly descended into a brutal war between Bosnian Muslim, Croat, and Serb ethnic groups. Serb troops engaged in widespread atrocities against Bosnian Muslims and Croats including mass murder, rape, and forced expulsion, which collectively amount to genocide. While UN peacekeepers were dispatched to establish safety zones in Bosnia and Herzegovina, their efforts were stymied by …

The Impact Of Art As A Catalyst For Social Change, Bob Madden

Undergraduate Research Symposium

In today's dynamic socio-cultural landscape, the intersection of art and societal practices serves as a pivotal nexus for fostering understanding, empathy, and progress. Art transcends mere aesthetic expression; it becomes a powerful medium through which individuals engage with and critique the world around them. At the beginning of my studies on the UMSL campus, I very quickly realized the impact that the arts could have to make a difference in the world around me. Connecting with several groups both on campus and off such as the Make a Wish Foundation, United Way, Faces not Forgotten and The Red Circle we …

Stalin's Collectivization: Effects Of Failure, Irina Biedenstein

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Collective farming had a major impact on Soviet History, especially when it comes to economics, loss of life, and the creation of a nation. The government, under Joseph Stalin, pushed for the idea of collective farming, with great cost to the soviet people, and eventually abandoned it as a major disappointment and a failure.

Environmental Vs. Social Problems: American Perspectives In The 2020s, Nicholas Eldridge

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This study explores American perspectives on environmental and social issues through an open-ended survey with approximately 10,000 responses. Participants were asked to prioritize between environmental and social issues and to explain their reasoning. The responses were qualitatively coded based on seven main variables: choice between social and environmental concerns, perceived immediacy of effects, motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic), solvability of issues, perceived connection between social and environmental problems, appeal to future generations, and presence of conspiratorial or denial views.

The Interaction Of Psychopathic Traits And Self-Agency In A Student And Community Sample, Carter B. Wheelock

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The current study aims to explore the relationship between an individual’s psychopathic traits and their experience of agency as previous research has yet to examine the contributions of these constructs in a non-criminal sample. The current study hypothesized that an individual’s total psychopathy and blame externalization subscale scores would have a negative correlation with their scores of self-agency. The participants (N = 73, 63% female), who were university students or nonstudents from the local community, completed online surveys assessing their psychopathic traits and experience of agency via the Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI) and Sense of Agency Scale (SoAS). Our analysis …

Nazi Policies Towards Slavs: Origins, Implementation, And Contradictions., Jesse Mulherin

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Over the course of WW2, Slavic peoples in Eastern Europe faced exterminatory policies at the hands of the occupying Nazi forces. These policies included forced starvation, mass deportations, large scale executions, and slave labor. In many regards, these policies were not sudden inventions on the part of the Nazis, but rather policies with roots in German history. Moreover, in practice, Nazi policies towards Slavic peoples were often wildly inconsistent and contradictory.

The Nazi Labor Camps Of The Holocaust, Kyle Ater

Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Nazi Labor Camps of the Holocaust

by Kyle Ater - 2024 - Cited by 5 - Related eBooks and 1 physical copy

This poster attempts to provide a bit of an understanding to what happened within the concertation camps during the holocaust and the conditions both the prisoners and the guards had to face within the camps.

User Polarization From Ai Social Media Algorithms, Theresa Colombini

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This research project delves into the contemporary phenomenon of political polarization exacerbated by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in online content consumption using scholarly articles and survey data. The research investigates how AI-driven recommendation systems influence the selection and exposure to politically charged content across various digital platforms. The findings of this study are intended for a deeper understanding of the societal implications of AI algorithms and provide insights into potential strategies for mitigating political polarization in online environments.

The Lieber Code And The American Civil War, Xin Zheng

Undergraduate Research Symposium

This poster talks about the life of Francis Lieber, the Lieber Code, and the impacts of the Lieber Code.

The Validity And Reliability Of Self-Reported Adherence To Using Offloading Treatment In People With Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers, Anas Ababneh, Kathleen Finlayson, Helen Edwards, David G Armstrong, Bijan Najafi, Jaap J Van Netten, Peter A Lazzarini

Center on Aging Staff Publications

Adherence to using offloading treatment is crucial to healing diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs). Offloading adherence is recommended to be measured using objective monitors. However, self-reported adherence is commonly used and has unknown validity and reliability. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of self-reported adherence to using removable cast walker (RCW) offloading treatment among people with DFUs. Fifty-three participants with DFUs using RCWs were included. Each participant self-reported their percentage adherence to using their RCW of total daily steps. Participants also had adherence objectively measured using dual activity monitors. After one week, a subset of 19 participants again …