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Development of Web-Based Geography Learning Media for High School Students Rachmawati, Evita; Kurniawan, Bagus; Arkew, Habtu Worku; Singh, Archana
Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE) Vol 5 No 1 (2024): January
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Cendekia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37251/jee.v5i1.824

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Purpose of the study: This research aims to address the low student learning outcomes and motivation in the geography learning subjects of students at higher schools by developing and evaluating a web-based geography learning media using Moodle and examining its effectiveness in enhancing student learning achievement and interest. Methodology: This research uses an R&D method development procedure with six steps. The research subjects are 21 students in higher school. The data collection technique is a test using a before-after experimental design. Main Findings: The research data shows that Moodle's web-based geography learning media is effective and suitable. The validation by subject matter experts in geography shows that the learning media material is very good quality, with an average score of 92.5%. The media validation results show that the learning media is very good and suitable for application in the learning process, with an average score of 66.2%. The test results using a before-after experimental design show that the learning media can improve student learning outcomes with a significant difference of 5.570 ≥ 2.086, exceeding the expected outcome of 75%. Novelty/Originality of this study: Develop and evaluate a web-based geography learning media using Moodle for the geography learning subjects of higher school, which may have different characteristics and needs from other students in other regions or countries. The research has implications for improving the geography curriculum and the teacher training program in higher schools.
The independent and interdependent self-affirmations in action: Understanding their dynamics in India during the early phase of the COVID-19 lockdown Tiwari, Gyanesh Kumar; Shukla, Anurag; Macorya, Amit Kumar; Singh, Archana; Choudhary, Archna
Journal of Psychological Perspective Vol 6, No 1: June 2024
Publisher : Utan Kayu Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/jopp.616762024

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The study explored the role of two dissimilar familial and religious practices in distinctly shaping independent and interdependent self-affirmations in two value systems (individualism and collectivism) that emerged to protect self-integrity and self-worth challenged by the threats of COVID-19. A qualitative research design was employed. A heterogeneous sample of 19 participants (10 joint and 9 nuclear families) was recruited who reported in a semi-structured interview about the consequences of COVID-19 and the role of family and religious values in coping with the pandemic threats. The thematic method was used to analyse the data. Codes were generated using a priori criteria while reviewing and re-reviewing, multiple discussions and iterations helped in theme identification and ascertaining validity. Five themes were generated: perceived strong threat of COVID-19, dissimilar genesis of independent and interdependent self-affirmations, positive roles of joint familial values, significance of religious values, and traditional and modern religious routes of self-affirmation. Threats were expressed in experiences of anxiety, uncertainty and mood fluctuations. Interdependence, affiliation and support were joint familial values whereas independence and self-esteem reflected nuclear family-values. Focus on explicit attributes denoted modern while divine interpretation and will of God reflected traditional religious values. Novelty, uncertainty and incurability of COVID-19 caused threats to self-integrity that compelled hem to affirm their most preferred values originating from two family forms. The pandemic posed threats to their self-worth, which in turn, activated affirmations in two distinct value systems leading to the development of independent and interdependent self-affirmations. Study findings will help surface novel features of the two self-affirmations. It provides new insights for making successful behavioural changes at individual, group and community levels for the success of social, health and educational policies.
Assessment of early and late dry age-related macular degeneration with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography and fundus autofluorescence Singh, Archana; Agrawal, Mohini; Vannadil, Harikrishnan; Bhatta, Sunandan
International Journal of Retina Vol 7 No 1 (2024): International Journal of Retina (IJRetina) - INAVRS
Publisher : Indonesian Vitreoretinal Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35479/ijretina.2024.vol007.iss001.264

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Aim: To assess features of early and late dry age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) versus fundus Autofluorescence (FAF). Method: Observational cross-sectional study conducted from January-2022 to December-2022 in a tertiary eye care center, India. Patients >55 years and clinically diagnosed dry ARMD underwent SDOCT and FAF. OCT and FAF were assessed and correlated with best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Results: 106 eyes of 60 cases were included. Mean age was 65.24+4.80 years. Mean BCVA was 0.4±0.24 LogMAR. Among clinically evident drusen, hard drusen (>63µm) was 88.6% (n=94 eyes), confluent soft-drusen 9% (n=10 eyes) and pigmentary changes at macula in 01 eye only. On OCT, 65% (n=69) eyes showed RPE irregularity, which was there in all the cases with soft drusen, whereas it varied in cases with hard drusen. On FAF, hypo/hyper was observed in 81 eyes (76%). When correlated with BCVA, RPE irregularity was not seen in cases with BCVA>6/12. An abnormality in macular autofluorescence was evident in 62% (n= 31) in cases with vision >6/12; whereas in cases with vision<6/18, it was seen in 80% (n=49) cases. A strong correlation was found between the OCT findings and abnormal FAF (kappa=0.60), suggesting comparable results by both the modalities in cases of early and late dry ARMD. Conclusion: OCT and FAF show good correlation in assessing early and late dry ARMD, thereby explaining the correlation between anatomical and biochemical changes. Thus, these can be used as a progression predictor, when used together.