Reasons, Success Factors and Disadvantages of Research Collaboration

In recent years, the number of both co-authored publications and authors per publication in the national and international literature has increased. Co-authored publications are a result of voluntary research collaboration among academics. This study aims to investigate the reasons for research collaboration, the factors affecting the success of research collaboration, and the disadvantages of the collaboration perceived by researchers. For this purpose, qualitative research was conducted, and interviews were conducted with ten academics with different titles working in different disciplines. Among the reasons for collaboration, the most frequently reported reasons were increasing the quality of publications, ensuring learning and development, improving social relations, expertise, and access to resources. Factors such as being honest and trustworthy of the research partner, fulfilling the responsibilities of the parties, interpersonal harmony, complying with the business plan and calendar are among the factors considered to affect the success of the collaboration. Some of the perceived disadvantages of research collaboration are the low reliability of the contribution to multi-author studies, the division of academic achievement score by the number of authors, the difficulty of proving individual achievement in co-authored studies, and problems related to the research partner.

An Examination of the Correlation between South African Grade 12 students’ Mathematics Self-Concept and their Academic Achievement

This study measured the correlation between mathematics self-concept and academic achievement of students at four schools in Vhembe District, South Africa. The study targeted Grade 12 candidates for the South African National Senior Certificate (matric). A sample of 236 respondents – 112 boys and 124 girls – was selected from four schools using purposive and stratified random sampling. Two schools were in a rural area and two in an urban area. A questionnaire that included items from the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire, and document analysis, were used to measure mathematics self-concept and academic achievement. Each respondent's mathematics achievement score was determined by averaging their mathematics scores over three consecutive terms. The multiple linear regression model and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to test the hypotheses. The results of the study show that mathematics self-concept positively and significantly predicted academic achievement. Based on findings, the study makes recommendations for effective methods that teachers and other stakeholders can employ to increase students’ mathematics self-concept and boost students’ academic achievement.

EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN REFORMASI BIROKRASI KABUPATEN PANGKAJENE DAN KEPULAUAN PADA DINAS PENANAMAN MODAL PELAYANAN TERPADU SATU PINTU (DPMPTSP)

Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui Evaluasi Kebijakan Reformasi Birokrasi Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan di Dinas Penanaman Modal Pelayanan Sistem Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif bertujuan untuk mengamati aspek yang akan diteliti, kemudian meneskripsikan aspek tersebut. Untuk menentukan fakta maka peneliti melakukan wawancara, observasi beberapa informan kunci. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan kebijakan reformasi birokrasi di DPMPTSP Kabupaten Pangkep belum dapat dilaksanakan secara maksimal, hal ini dapat terlihat kurangnya perubahan yang terjadi baik dari sitem penatalaksanaan, proses pelaksanaan yang masih kurang efektif dan efisien, tidak terukur terukur dan belum sesuai dengan prinsip Good Governance, masih kurangnya SDM aparatur yang berintegritas, netral, kompeten, profesional, dan berkinerja tinggi.Penatalaksanaan SAKIP di DPMPTSP Kabupaten Pangkep mekanismenya sesuai dengan tahap-tahap pelaksanaan SAKIP, hal ini dilihat dari capaian kinerja DPMPTSP setelah diterapkan SAKIP sudah masuk dalam kategori Sangat Baik, dengan perolehan Nilai Capaian Kinerja sebesar 94,76 (Sangat Baik), serta dukungan Pemerintah Daerah terhadap penatalaksanaan SAKIP. This study aims to determine the evaluation of the Bureaucratic Reform Policy in Pangkajene and Islands Districts at the One Stop System Investment Service (DPMPTSP). The research method used is qualitative research aimed at observing the aspects to be studied, then describing these aspects. To determine the facts, the researchers conducted interviews, observed several key informants. The results showed that the implementation of bureaucratic reform policies in DPMPTSP Pangkep Regency could not be implemented optimally, this can be seen from the lack of changes that occur both from the management system, the implementation process is still less effective and efficient, not measurable and not in accordance with the principles of Good Governance. , there is still a lack of human resources for apparatus with integrity, neutral, competent, professional, and high-performing. The management of SAKIP in DPMPTSP Pangkep Regency is in accordance with the stages of implementing SAKIP, this can be seen from the performance achievements of DPMPTSP after SAKIP has been implemented, it is already in the Very Good category, with the achievement of a Performance Achievement Score of 94.76 (Very Good), as well as support from the Regional Government for the management of SAKIP

The Effects of Non-Digital Game-Based Learning on Students’ Mathematical Perspectives and Achievements

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of non-digital game-based learning approach by assessing the students’ achievement score differences of the pre-test with the post-test on the topic of multiplication and division with indices. A paired sample t-test was used to investigate whether there is a significant difference in the students’ achievements after implementing the non-digital game-based learning intervention. A total of 35 students from two Year 9 classes in one of the secondary schools in Brunei Darussalam were involved in the study. Another aim of this study is also to investigate on the students’ perspectives on using non-digital game-based learning approach in their learning process. This was analysed through the questionnaire and interviews. The results showed that the integration of non-digital game-based learning in the mathematics lesson did have a positive effect on the students’ achievement scores. More than half of the students believed that the game has helped them to improve their skills.

PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN KESELAMATAN KERJA (K3) MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN TEKNIK OTOMOTIF FAKULTAS TEKNIK UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA TERHADAP BAHAYA KECELAKAAN DI BENGKEL LAS

This study aims to determine the awareness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) of students of the automotive engineering education study program at the UNY Faculty of Engineering against the danger of accidents in the welding workshop, which includes attitude knowledge (discipline and awareness), environmental knowledge (workshop state), equipment knowledge (equipment usage and maintenance), and health inspection knowledge.This research is a quantitative descriptive. The subjects of this study were the students of the Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program of UNY, and the research instruments consisted of 60 students. Research data collection was done by using questionnaires. The test instrument is based on the validity test with the product moment correlation formula, while the reliability test is based on the Spearman-Brown formula. The results of data analysis are presented in the form of achievement scores and then elaborated.Occupational Health Safety Knowledge (OHS) students of the automotive engineering education study program at the UNY faculty of engineering against accidents in the welding workshop, carried out with 6 knowledge measuring variables, namely: 1) students’ knowledge on attitude (discipline) meets the criteria very well, with an achievement score of 81% , 2) students’ knowledge on attitude (awareness) has good criteria, with an achievement score of 73%, 3) students’ knowledge on the environment (workshop state) has good criteria, with a score of 73%, 4) student knowledge on equipment (use of equipment) has good criteria, with a score of 73%, and 5) student knowledge on equipment (equipment maintenance) has good criteria, with a score of 71%, 6) student knowledge on health examination has very good criteria, with a score of 83%. Overall Occupational Health Safety Knowledge (K3) Students of the automotive engineering education study program at the UNY Faculty of Engineering against the dangers of accidents in the welding workshop have good achievement criteria, with an achievement score of 75%

Difficulties of Grade X students in learning Trigonometry

This paper aims to explain the difficulties of grade X students in learning trigonometry that were explored from an empirical study in the year 2017 AD. The researcher used explanatory mixed research design where 155 students of grade X were selected randomly from the four schools of Kirtipur municipality to conduct initial survey to find low achievers and most difficult content areas of trigonometry by using achievement test. Then five low achievers and respective three mathematics teachers were selected and interviewed with the help of semi-structured interview guidelines to explore what difficulties had they experienced and encountered in learning trigonometry. The results revealed that mean achievement score of students in institutional schools was greater than that of students of community schools. However, there are some common areas of difficulties of students in both types of schools for learning trigonometry including the difficulties related to memorization of facts; comprehension of new concepts; transformation of verbal problems; derivation and proofs of trigonometric relations and unfamiliarity with the solving process of problems in application level. These difficulties are due to several reasons including abstract nature of contents, poor prerequisites among students, demonstration of teacher centered instruction, and focusing on rote memorization rather than conceptual understanding. Hence, it is recommended that both students and teachers need to focus on conceptual learning rather than rote memorization for meaningful understanding in trigonometry.

ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG IX STANDARD STUDENTS IN TRICHY DISTRICT

Acquiring Mathematics knowledge is an important factor in the achievement of the students. Learning Mathematics provides students with skill to analyze, explain, predict and find methodological solution to the problems they might face. Same students may have poor capacity to catch which may be due to several factors such as family background, economic status, education of the parents etc. Individual difference also play vital role in learning Mathematics. Achievement in Mathematics differs from type of schools, gender and locality etc. The present article aims at assessing the achievement in Mathematics among IX standard students in Trichy District. A survey method has been adopted with 90 samples from various type of schools. The investigator collected achievement score of Mathematics of IX standard students from selected schools. By applying proper statistical techniques it is proved that there is significant different in the study. KEY WORDS: Achievement, Mathematics, IX Standard Students

THE EFFECT OF USING PROJECT-BASED INQUIRY LEARNING (PIL) STEM MODULE IN TOPIC SPACE AMONG YEAR ONE STUDENTS

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of integration STEM education by using STEM module designed based on four phases in the Project-based Inquiry Learning (PIL) method. The STEM module consists of five projects in the topic Space in the Year One DSKP of the review KSSR Mathematics in Malaysia. The effectiveness of using the STEM module is assessed on the understanding, interest and attitude towards STEM education. The study was conducted on 33 students in the experimental group and 26 students in the control group. The instruments used in this research are STEM module, pre-test and post-test and questionnaire on students' understanding on STEM, interest in STEM and attitude towards STEM education. The STEM module covered the various cultured races in Malaysia and consist five projects. The concept and description of STEM content in each project has been emphasized in the module. The findings show that the STEM module has a satisfactory validity with a percentage of agreement is 95% and a satisfactory reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.701. Mathematics achievement score analysis for the experimental group showed a high significance (p <0.01) in the post-test compared to the pre-test. The findings also showed that there is an increasing in understanding, interest and attitude in the experimental group. In conclusion, the STEM module designed based on the PIL method had satisfactory validity and reliability and can be a reference for teachers to carry out STEM in primary Mathematics.

Science Learning Through Interactive Teaching Method: An Experimental Study

An experimental study was conducted to find the impact of interactive teaching method on science learning. 70 students from seventh grade were selected to participate in this study. A control group with 35 randomly assigned students was taught by the traditional lecture method, and an experimental group with another 35 students was taught by an interactive teaching method. A pre-test was conducted prior to implementing the intervention to measure the baseline score, while a post-test was administered to measure the impact of the intervention. An ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) was used to find the significant difference in science achievement score of students between the traditional teaching method and interactive teaching method after controlling the effect of pretest scores. There was a significant difference in students' science achievement score between students in the traditional teaching group and students in the interactive teaching group, F(2, 67) = 153.47, p <.001n 2 = .82. It was concluded that the interactive teaching method significantly improves student science learning.

The Effectiveness of the Policy to Bring Parity in Education between Dalit and non-Dalit in Nepal

This article by comparing achievement scores claims that Dalit is equal to non-Dalit despite millennium- long discriminations and suppression. The study was initiated with the common assumption of “the status of learning and learning supporting environment of Dalit students are lower than of the non-Dalit” because of their deprivation of social dignity and culture of silence, and economic poverty. Trends analysis of score across 2004, 2009, and 2015 of the students (N=440) in six different public schools in Gorkha district, and measuring the status of the learning environment- motivation, awareness, investment to education, and indiscrimination in school, for Dalit students (N=42) of three public schools at district headquarters of Gorkha who attempted SLC exam of 2016, through their self-rating on provided opinionnaire form suggest that learning environment for Dalit students is moderately supportive and they have made significant progress in education. Increasing in achievement score and enrollment of Dalit students despite no increase in the educational quality of public schools over 11 years indicates the effectiveness of policies formulated by the state to uplift Dalit in Nepal.