Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning of Freshman Students with Different Senior High School Academic Background Pursuing STEM-Related Programs

<p style="text-align: justify;">This paper investigates the quantitative literacy and reasoning (QLR) of freshmen students pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)–related degree but do not necessarily have a Senior High School (SHS) STEM background. QLR is described as a multi-faceted skill focused on the application of Mathematics and Statistics rather than just a mere mastery of the content domains of these fields. This article compares the QLR performance between STEM and non-STEM SHS graduates. Further, this quantitative-correlational study involves 255 freshman students, of which 115 have non-STEM academic background from the SHS. Results reveal that students with a SHS STEM background had significantly higher QLR performance. Nevertheless, this difference does not cloud the fact that their overall QLR performance marks the lowest when compared to results of similar studies. This paper also shows whether achievement in SHS courses such as General Mathematics, and Statistics and Probability are significant predictors of QLR. Multivariate regression analysis discloses that achievement in the latter significantly relates to QLR. However, the low coefficient of determination (10.30%) suggests that achievement in these courses alone does not account to the students’ QLR. As supported by a deeper investigation of the students’ answers, it is concluded that QLR indeed involves complex processes and is more than just being proficient in Mathematics and Statistics.</p>

Exploring the Comparative Efficacies of Allopathic and Homeopathic Treatments in Reducing Dermal Malassezia Folliculitis

Malassezia folliculitis is a condition in which the naturally occurring yeasts on the skin proliferate within the sebaceous glands and cause inflammation. The lipophilic Malassezia yeasts colonize the sebaceous glands of the skin and havoc on the skin, leaving patients and dermatologists alike, unhappy. The issue is further exacerbated by a lack of research on the comparative efficacies of treatment types alternative to those heavily implemented in the public sphere, such as allopathic and homeopathic medicines. This paper seeks to narrow this knowledge gap and identify potentially more efficacious treatments to eradicate MF than those already recognized by the public domain. Thus, such will be executed through a two-part, quantitative correlational study that investigates response to both conventional and alternative treatment types to determine the most efficacious type of treatment for eradicating or reducing MF. To encompass a personal and professional perspective, a questionnaire was distributed to patients who have suffered or are currently suffering from MF (the Patient Survey) and dermatologists who have treated or are currently treating patients with MF (the Dermatologist Survey). The data produced from both surveys (though more heavily supported by the Patient Survey as there were more responses) ultimately suggested that a combination treatment may be most ideal- a routine that incorporates both allopathic and homeopathic treatments taken both orally and topically.

Hubungan antara Detraining Selama Pandemi Covid-19 dengan Kemampuan Daya Ledak Otot Tungkai Atlet UKM Karate

Karate is one of the most popular martial arts practiced around the world. Karate training puts a great deal of stress on the peripheral joints, and the rotational motion of the spine can greatly affect their mobility. Explosive power is needed in the sport of karate because explosive power is a support in every karate technique movement. Someone who stops exercising for 2-4 weeks will experience a decrease in physiological functions of the body or can be called detraining. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between detraining during the Covid-19 pandemic against the leg muscle explosive power of athletes of Karate UKM State University of Malang. The research is a quantitative correlational study with a causal design. In this research, the sample used is athlete karate State University of Malang as many as 19 people. The data collection method used According to the research, there is a relationship between detraining explosive muscle leg athletes ukm karate Universitas Malang with a p-value is 0.000 less than α is 0,05 and Value correlation coefficient obtained by 0.886. Research concludes that there is a relationship between detraining during the Covid - 19 pandemic on the leg muscle explosive power of SMK karate athletes, State University of Malang. Abstrak: Karate merupakan salah satu beladiri yang paling populer dipraktikkan di seluruh dunia. Pelatihan karate memberikan tekanan yang besar pada sendi perifer, dan gerakan rotasi tulang belakang dapat sangat mempengaruhi mobilitasnya. Daya ledak sangat dibutuhkan dalam olahraga karate dikarenakan daya ledak merupakan penunjang dalam setiap gerakan teknik karate. Seseorang yang berhenti latihan selama 2-4 minggu akan mengalami penurunan fungsi fisiologis terhadap tubuh atau bisa disebut detraining. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan antara detraining selama pandemic Covid-19 terhadap daya ledak otot tungkai Atlet UKM Karate Universitas Negeri Malang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif korelasional dengan desain sebab akibat. Dalam penelitian ini, sampel yang digunakan merupakan atlet karate Universitas Negeri Malang sebanyak 19 orang. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, terdapat hubungan antara detraining dengan daya ledak otot tungkai atlet ukm karate Universitas Negeri Malang dengan p-value sama dengan 0,000 kurang dari α sama dengan 0,05 dan Nilai correlation coefficient yang didapatkan sebesar 0,886. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara detraining selama pandemic Covid- 19 terhadap daya ledak otot tungkai atlet ukm karate Universitas Negeri Malang.

The Impact of Service Learning in the Development of Student Teachers’ Socio-Educational Commitment

This research arises from the university’s need to contribute to the training of professionals, especially teachers, who, in turn are committed to contribute to a more sustainable and socially just world at the institutions for which they are professionals. In this context, a pedagogical approach emerges to promote the development of the civic and social competences of higher education students’ using the methodology of Service Learning. The aim of this study is to analyse the acquisition and development of the socio-educational commitment and self-efficacy variables of student teachers based on their participation in Service Learning programmes, comparing this with the results of carrying out university volunteering activities. A quantitative correlational study was carried out with preservice teachers (N = 207). The basic hypothesis is that the results would be in favour of the participation in Service Learning activities on the fundamental variables of the study: socio-educational commitment, teaching self-efficacy and self-efficacy in the creation of instructional materials. For this purpose, a specific scale was designed to measure Teachers’ socio-educational commitment with favourable psychometric characteristics. The results show sufficient empirical evidence (p < 0.01) for the development of socio-educational commitment and self-efficacy variables in favour of those who participated in Service Learning programmes.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SELF-CONFIDENCE AND MATHEMATIC LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN KROYA SUB DISTRICT IN ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2020/2021

<p><em>The study aimed to examine positive correlation between self-confidence and mathematics learning outcomes for fifth grade students of public elementary schools in Kroya Sub District in academic year of 2020/2021 and to calculate the contribution of self-confidence on mathematics learning outcomes for fifth grade students of public elementary schools in Kroya Sub District in academic year of 2020/2021.</em><em> </em><em>The research was quantitative correlational study. The results indicated that self-confidence had positive correlation on mathematics learning outcomes (Sig. 0.000 &lt;0.05) and correlation coefficient was 0.504. It indicated </em><em>strong</em><em> correlation</em><em> based the interpretation of de vaus correlation coeffiicient ranged from 0,50 to 0,69.</em><em> Self-confidence contributed 25.34% on mathematics learning outcomes and the remaining 74.66% was influenced by other factors</em><em> such as learning interest, learning readiness, intelligence, etc</em><em>. It meant that the higher self-confidence, the higher students' mathematics learning outcomes.</em></p>

Links, fit or sacrifice: job embeddedness and intention to quit among Generation Y

PurposeThe study aims to determine how the relationship among links, fit and sacrifice (dimensions of job embeddedness) influence employees' intention to quit in the case of professionals belonging to Generation Y.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative correlational study was conducted with a cross-sectional dimension of time. The survey technique was applied through a certified online panel. The sample consisted of 211 members of Generation Y.FindingsIt has been verified that the only significant dimension for Generation Y is sacrifice.Research limitations/implicationsIt is necessary to extend the study of the dimensions of job embeddedness and their influence on employees' intention to quit in different demographic groups. It would be advisable to conduct longitudinal studies to observe the dynamics of job embeddedness throughout the years.Practical implicationsOrganizations concerned with retaining the talent of young professionals can focus on the development of policies and benefits that encourage sacrifice.Social implicationsThe finding that the sacrifice dimension is the one that would reduce the intention to leave for Generation Y will help to ensure that organizations retain the workforce that they value.Originality/valueThe study is important to gain a better understanding of Generation Y behavior. In addition, in response to the demand from the literature, the sample considered only Generation Y with work experience.

Hubungan Kebiasaan Makan dengan Status Gizi Remaja Asrama

Kebiasaan makan yang tidak baik pada masa remaja dalam rentang usia 10-19 tahun dapat menghambat proses pertumbuhan fisik, perkembangan dan performa akademik. Studi pendahuluan mendapatkan tujuh dari sepuluh remaja memiliki kebiasaan makan yang tidak baik. Tujuan: untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan kebiasaan makan dengan status gizi remaja di asrama. Metode: penelitian kuantitatif korelasional ini menggunakan populasi remaja berusia 18-19 tahun yang bertempat tinggal di asrama satu fakultas di Indonesia bagian barat. Teknik sampel yang digunakan adalah total sampling sebanyak 192 responden. Instrumen untuk mengukur kebiasaan makan menggunakan instrumen yang telah valid dan reliabel. Status gizi didapatkan melalui penghitungan z-score dari tabel Standar Antropometri. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis bivariat. Hasil: Didapatkan lebih dari setengah responden memiliki kebiasaan makan yang baik (58,3%) dan mayoritas status gizi responden berada dalam kondisi normal (91,1%). Analisis bivariat menunjukkan tidak adanya hubungan bermakna antara kebiasaan makan dengan status gizi remaja asrama (p=0,764). Diskusi: Hampir setengah dari responden memiliki kebiasaan makan yang tidak baik walau berada dalam satu asrama yang sama. Monitoring asupan makanan dan budaya makan remaja diperlukan untuk mempertahankan status gizi yang baik. Simpulan: Kebiasaan makan yang baik dan status gizi remaja asrama tetap harus dipertahankan untuk mendukung pertumbuhan dan performa akademik dan klinik yang optimal.Kata Kunci: Kebiasaan makan, remaja, status gizi Correlation Between Eating Habits and Nutritional Status of Adolescents at DormitoryABSTRACTBad eating habits in adolescence in the age range of 10-19 years can inhibit the process of physical growth, development, and academic performance. Preliminary studies found that seven out of ten adolescents have bad eating habits. Objective: To identify the correlation between eating habits and nutritional status of adolescents at the dormitory. Methods: This quantitative correlational study employed a population of adolescents aged 18-19 years who lived in a dormitory at one faculty in western Indonesia. Samples were taken using a total sampling of 192 respondents. The instruments to measure eating habits were valid and reliable. Nutritional status was obtained by calculating the z-score from the Anthropometric Standards table. Data were analyzed using bivariate analysis. Results: It was found that more than half of the respondents had good eating habits (58.3%), and most of the respondents' nutritional status was in normal condition (91.1%). Bivariate analysis indicated no significant correlation between eating habits and the nutritional status of adolescents at the dormitory (p=0.764). Discussion: Almost half of all respondents had bad eating habits, although they were in the same dormitory. Monitoring of the food intake and adolescent eating culture is needed to maintain a good nutritional status. Conclusion: Good eating habits and continuous nutritional status monitoring of adolescents at the dormitory must be maintained to support optimal academic and clinical growth and performance. Keywords: Adolescents, Eating Habits, Nutritional Status

SELF-ESTEEM, ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND SELF-HANDICAPPING: WHICH ASPECTS ARE CORRELATED WITH ACHIEVEMENT GOALS?

Psychology is one of the potential factors to be successful in physical education learning at universities. However, it is still unknown that among self-esteem, adversity quotient, and self-handicapping has more correlation with achievement goals. This quantitative correlational study aims to investigate the correlation among self-esteem, adversity quotient, self-handicapping, and achievement goals. The participants of this study were 80 female students. These student were in the third or fourth years of the participating universities. The instruments to collect the data were self-esteem, adversity quotient, self-handicapping, and achievement goal questionnaires. In statistical analysis, SPSS version 25 was used to find bivariate correlation and regression with a significance level of .05. The results show that self-esteem is positively correlated with adversity quotient, self-handicapping, and goal achievement. Then, the adversity quotient is positively correlated with self-handicapping and achievement goals. Meanwhile, self-handicapping has a negative correlation with achievement goals. To optimally achieve the goals in physical education classes, the aspects of self-esteem and adversity quotient should be correlated. However, self-esteem does not necessarily need to be correlated with self-handicapping. This study benefits the development of science, especially the field of psychology and physical education. The result of this study may be used to produce students with a high level of achievement goals in physical education learning at universities.

GATA3 - IS IT A PROGNOSTIC MARKER IN BREAST CARCINOMA?

GATA binding proteins are among the new prognostic factors being explored. My area of interest is GATA3 to correlate it with tumor size, nodal status ,tumor grade, Estrogen receptor, Progesterone receptor and HER2neu receptors in breast carcinoma patients This was a quantitative correlational study Patient were enrolled using consecutive non probability sampling method. GATA3 was inversely related with tumor size ,nodal status and grade. Estrogen positivity was associated with higher GATA3. However Progesterone and HER2Neu receptors statuses did not show any significant association with GATA3 levels. This study concludes that GATA3 expression can be used as a prognostic marker of breast cancer.