"Challenges of using educational platforms and suggestions to address them from the perspective of first-field students at Al Sharqiyah University, Sultanate of Oman"

The study aimed to explore the challenges of using educational platforms and proposals to address them from the point of view of the third-year students at Al-Sharqiya University. The descriptive approach was used on a sample of the third-year students at Al-Sharqiya University in the specialization of the first field, consisting of (100) students. The study tool consisted of a two-axis questionnaire to identify the challenges of Use of educational platforms and proposals to address them. The study concluded that among the main challenges of students' use of educational platforms are weak Internet networks and their lack of coverage in some places, some students not having their own computers, and the lack of technical support when needed. The results showed that among the proposals to address the challenges are the following: Strengthening internet networks in some areas and making them available for free for educational purposes, and providing personal computers for students who need them at subsidized prices and an easy payment method, in addition to providing the necessary technical support through the establishment of a special platform that includes answering questions directly, as well as educating students about the harms of staying long hours in front of electronic devices. The results of this study were discussed in the light of latest reviewed literature followed by recommendations and suggestions for future studies and investigations.

Class Map: Improving Students’ Skills of Organic Synthesis in Learning Organic Chemistry for Pre-University Students

This action research uses the Kemmis & Mc Taggart Model (1988) to improve the skills for science stream of pre-university students in organic synthesis topic to convert one functional group to another by using Class Map in learning Organic Chemistry. The objectives of this study were to improve memory skills in conversion of functional groups in an Organic Chemistry reaction and to cultivate students' interest in the subject of Organic Chemistry. A total of six students of 6 Delta 2, SMK Sultan Abu Bakar were involved in this study. Preliminary surveys were conducted through observations, document analysis and interviews. The results of the survey showed that students could not remember the conversion of functional group well because in the Semester Three chemistry syllabus, there are too many chemical reactions, causing students less interested in learning Organic Chemistry. Students were exposed to the Class Map within two months. The test results displayed that (i) students can recall the functional group conversion reaction in an Organic Chemistry and (ii) students can apply the organic reactions learned in answering questions. The findings of the interviews showed that students can cultivate an interest in Organic Chemistry subject.

The Impact of the Integration Between the Resource Consumption Accounting System and Theory of Constraints on Reducing Production Costs(Proposed Model)

The study aimed to present a proposed model for the of the accounting system for the consumption of resources. the problem of the study is to try to propose a model for the development of the accounting system for the consumption of resources in light of the constraints and bottlenecks imposed by economic resources, through the integration between the accounting system for the consumption of resources and the theory of constraints and its impact on r educing production costs, the study used an approach that combines induction, deduction and descriptive approach to study the problem of the study and answering questions and its application in the Saeed Foodstuff Factory. The study concluded that the integration between the resource consumption system and the theory of constraints leads to increaseaccuracy in measuring costs and optimal utilization of available energies and managing the restricted resources, which will result in increase profitability and reduce costs

TWO CULTURES : SOCIAL IDEAS AND SOCIAL PRACTICES IN THE PROJECT “POTENTIALS – NEW FORM OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN TOWN COMMUNITY PRZASNYSZ”

The article consists of two parts. In the first part, the author returns to the classic text by C.P. Snow entitled Two Cultures 1959, and justifies its obsolescence by claiming that in recent decades, the natural sciences have become closer to the traditional humanities and have undergone a kind of 'philosophizing', while knowledge accumulated in the humanities and social sciences is increasingly organized by seeking answers to questions of a practical nature. The author's comment boils down to a statement that this is a very unfortunate course of events because, among other things, before we start answering questions about how to achieve these or other goals, it is good to know that it is worthwhile to achieve them. In short, it is not out of the question that the gradual elimination of classical questions about meanings and values from the humanities and social sciences contributes to highly ambivalent assessments of 'modernity'. In the second part, the author does not ask about the rationale behind the objection to various discriminatory practices, but he does ask how - within the framework of the "Potentials..." project - these mechanisms were tried to be dealt with, using the key elements of the so-called "behavioral economics", and he describes the experiences connected with it.

SynCoPa: Visualizing Connectivity Paths and Synapses Over Detailed Morphologies

Brain complexity has traditionally fomented the division of neuroscience into somehow separated compartments; the coexistence of the anatomical, physiological, and connectomics points of view is just a paradigmatic example of this situation. However, there are times when it is important to combine some of these standpoints for getting a global picture, like for fully analyzing the morphological and topological features of a specific neuronal circuit. Within this framework, this article presents SynCoPa, a tool designed for bridging gaps among representations by providing techniques that allow combining detailed morphological neuron representations with the visualization of neuron interconnections at the synapse level. SynCoPa has been conceived for the interactive exploration and analysis of the connectivity elements and paths of simple to medium complexity neuronal circuits at the connectome level. This has been done by providing visual metaphors for synapses and interconnection paths, in combination with the representation of detailed neuron morphologies. SynCoPa could be helpful, for example, for establishing or confirming a hypothesis about the spatial distributions of synapses, or for answering questions about the way neurons establish connections or the relationships between connectivity and morphological features. Last, SynCoPa is easily extendable to include functional data provided, for example, by any of the morphologically-detailed simulators available nowadays, such as Neuron and Arbor, for providing a deep insight into the circuits features prior to simulating it, in particular any analysis where it is important to combine morphology, network topology, and physiology.

Edukasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 dan Pemberian Sembako Bagi Anak-Anak di Panti Asuhan Al-Hidayah Mataram

Covid-19 has infected many people around the world, even causing death for sufferers. Children are a group that is vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, especially children who live side by side like in orphanages. This activity aims to educate and assist children at the Al-Hidayah Orphanage in Mataram in implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in order to avoid the transmission of Covid-19. This activity also received high enthusiasm, as seen from the active participation of participants in giving and answering questions. The educational materials for PHBS in preventing COVID-19 were given, namely Clean and Healthy Behavior in Schools, Introduction of COVID-19 and its symptoms, how to wash hands properly and correctly, how to apply cough etiquette, and how to maintain personal hygiene. It can be concluded that this activity succeeded in increasing children's knowledge in implementing clean and healthy living behavior in the school environment, especially in the Al-Hidayah Orphanage Mataram. assistance to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students' Perceptions in Using the Kahoot! Game on Reading Comprehension Learning

Reading comprehension is an activity to build people's understanding through texts by combining information obtained through texts with their knowledge and experience. Students face problems in reading comprehension, such as difficulty answering questions related to descriptive text, not being able to read the entire text, and confusing new vocabulary. This study aimed to determine how students perceive and improve reading comprehension after using Kahoot! Games as learning media for reading comprehension on description text at State Junior High School in Cilacap. This study uses an experimental sequential mix method with a qualitative descriptive method as the first order followed by a pre-experimental method using a one-group pretest-posttest design. Based on the results of the study, it was found that students' perceptions of using Kahoot! Games tend to be positive, students find learning fun, increase focus and caution, eliminate boredom, and motivate students to read the entire text. Furthermore, there was an increase in students' reading ability as indicated by the paired-sample t-test results where the sig value. the count obtained was 0.002 0.05, and the count obtained was 6.837 table 2.776. Supported by an 18% increase in the average student training results from 66.4 to 81.

Refugia. (Prze)trwanie transgatunkowych wspólnot miejskich /Refugia: The Survival of Urban Transspecies Communities

Refugia: The Survival of Urban Transspecies Communities encourages to us recognize the unexpected relations among species and to speculate about the possibility of their existence and development. It shows the need for care and support for multi-species urban communities by answering questions about the following: Which humans and non-humans may find refuge in the city? Under what conditions and to what extent? Are cities also becoming spaces of refuge for rare, endangered or endangered species and disappearing ecosystems? Can unwanted and underestimated life forms find refuge in the city, and how much compassion and hospitality do we have for them? Is it possible to be safe in the city without a place–home–shelter of one’s own? The book is the result of transdisciplinary research, including knowledge-producing artistic projects, whose research and communication methodology enable us to go beyond specialist circles. The book consists of two parts, the first of which, Refugia: The Transdisciplinary Practice of Curiosity, includes scientific texts focusing on various cases of interspecies relationships created in cities by human and non-human animals, plants, fungi, soil, architecture, etc. The second part of the book includes artistic statements in the form of visual documentation of projects created for the exhibition Refugia: Keep (Out of) These Places. The art presented here makes it possible to construct perspectives different from those generated in the field of humanities or sciences, but remaining in close contact with these fields.

KEMANDIRIAN MASYARAKAT DESA SEKARPUTIH KECAMATAN TEGALAMPEL DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS TANAH MELALUI PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK KOTORAN SAPI

ABSTRAKLahan pertanian mengalami penurunan kesuburan tanah dengan indikasi nilai C-Organik < 1% sangat luas, termasuk di Desa Sekarputih Kabupaten Bondowoso. Masyarakat Desa Sekarputih sebagian besar bermata pencaharian sebagai petani dan peternak. Survei awal menunjukkan bahwa kotoran sapi yang dihasilkan oleh ternak belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Banyak kotoran sapi yang dibiarkan begitu saja sehingga menimbulkan masalah lingkungan seperti bau yang menyengat. Tujuan dari program pengabdian ini adalah sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan pupuk organik yang berasal dari kotoran sapi sebagai alternatif untuk meningkatkan bahan organik tanah dan mengurangi permasalahan lingkungan. hasil kegiatan pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa peserta sangat aktif dan antusias dalam bertanya dan menjawab pertanyaan dalam kegiatan sosialisasi, dan antusias aktif dalam praktek langsung pada tahap pelatihan. Kata kunci: pelatihan; pupuk organic; kotoran sapi; ternak. ABSTRACTAgricultural land experienced degradation of soil fertility with indicated C-Organic value < 1% very widely, including in Sekarputih Village, Bondowoso Regency. The people of Sekarputih village mostly make a living as farmers and ranchers. The initial survey shows that cow dung produced by livestock has not been utilized optimally. A lot of cow dung is left alone which causes environmental problems such as a strong odor. The purpose of this service program is socialization and training on the manufacture of organic fertilizer derived from cow dung as an alternative to increasing soil organic matter and reducing environmental problems. the results of the service activities showed that the participants were very active and enthusiastic about asking and answering questions in socialization activities, and enthusiastically active in direct practice at the training stage. Keywords: training; organic fertilizer; cow manure; livestock.