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Physics Communication
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2528598X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/pc
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Physics Communication is devoted to reporting important new developments in the area of physics and physics education.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Pendidikan
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Improving Computational Thinking Skills Through The Implementation of Project-Based Learning According to Student Differentiation in Physics Learning Rita Iva Fatmala; Putut Marwoto; Ellianawati Ellianawati
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.927

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The research aims to determine the effectiveness of project-based learning by paying attention to student differentiation to improve computational thinking skills. The research is based on students' computational thinking skills, which are still below standard, namely below of 50% at each stage, including decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. This research is classroom action research carried out over three learning cycles. The results of the research show that there is an increase in students' computational thinking skills in each learning cycle given. In the first and second cycles, the level of achievement of students' computational thinking skills reached 22.8% and 54.29%, meaning that what was originally in the very low category became low. After that, in the third cycle the level of achievement of students' computational thinking skills in the high category reached 88.57%. The gain test results in the first and second cycles were in the medium category with n- gain scores of 0.40 and 0.52. Furthermore, in the third cycle, an n-gain of 0.71 or high category level. These results indicates that the implementation of project-based learning according to student differentiation in physics learning was effective in improving computational thinking skills.
Analysis of Physics Problem Solving Skills of Junior High School Students through PBL-HOTS on Magnetism Material Nurhasan Ropi'i; Sunyoto Eko Nugroho; Ellianawati Ellianawati
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.1821

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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential components of 21st-century education goals. Weak problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) can become problematic for students studying physics, particularly in the context of magnetism. To address this issue, efforts are being made to improve physics problem-solving skills through the application of problem-based learning (PBL) and HOTS. The study aims to determine whether students' physics problem-solving skills are better when using PBL-HOTS compared to PBL alone. Additionally, the study aims to determine the improvement and profile of physics problem-solving skills according to Heller after the application of PBL-HOTS on magnetism material. The study employed a mixed-methods sequential explanatory pre-test post-test control group design. The participants were ninth-grade students from SMP Negeri 1 Kersana during the 2021/2022 academic year. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, with Class IX A as the experimental group and Class IX C as the control group. Data was collected using a physics problem-solving test, including descriptions, interviews, and post-test documentation checks. The t-test results indicate that students who applied PBL-HOTS had better physics problem-solving skills than those who applied PBL. Additionally, the N-Gain test showed a moderate increase in students' physics problem-solving skills after the application of PBL-HOTS, with an average N-Gain score of 0.4785. The results of interviews and examination of posttest documentation support Heller's profile of students' physics problem-solving skills. This includes indicators of focusing on the problem (84.69%), describing physics concepts (70.94%), planning solutions (87.81%), implementing problem-solving plans (95.63%), and evaluating solutions (46.88%).
Development of Arduino UNO-based Heat Practicum Tool with LM35 Sensor to Improve Student Graphic Interpretation Mufid Eska Nurcahya; Sarwi Sarwi; Teguh Darsono
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.4461

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Technology is the result of the process of scientific development. 21st century technology has developed rapidly in the scope of education. High-level thinking is an important competency for students in the 21st century. For this reason, learning planning is needed that is able to improve high-level thinking competencies, especially in terms of student interpretation. Many practical lessons at SMA N 1 Balapulang are still not technology-based. This research aims to produce a practical tool based on Arduino UNO to improve graphic interpretation for high school students. This type of research is Research and Development (R & D) and uses a research model, namely ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Based on validation by tool experts, it was found that the practical tool media developed received a score of 92.5% in the very good category. The characteristics of the media developed are the Arduino UNO microcontroller with an LM35 sensor to read the temperature of the liquid being measured, the interface of the Arduino UNO is PLX-DAQ software so that it is stored in MS Excel, there is a LKPD developed to make it easier for students during practicum. The results of improving student graphic interpretation seen from the pre-test and post-test obtained an average score from 57.11% to 89.61%. The N-Gain value obtained was 0.72, where there was an increase in graphic interpretation for students in the high category. The results of the analysis of heat change calculations proportional to temperature changes can improve student interpretation of graphs.
Development of Website-Based Teaching Materials with a Multi-Representation Approach Assisted by Scratch Simulation in Circular Motion Yulita Nurbaiti; Wahyu Hardyanto; Suharto Linuwih
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.8268

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This study is an R&D research that aims to describe the feasibility and characteristics of website-based teaching materials with a multi-representation approach assisted by Scratch simulation in a circular motion. The development model used in this study was a 4-D development model, (define, design, develop, disseminate). The define stage consists of the draft instrument, learning objectives flow (ATP), analysis and learning modules, and analysis journal. The design stage consists of teaching materials design and instrument expert validation design for evaluating the teaching materials. The development stage consists of developing instruments for assessing the digital teaching, teaching materials prototype, and expert validation and revisions based on the results of expert validation. The dissemination stage consists of the final validation consisting of the results of the final validation of the product and the dissemination of teaching materials through the publication of scientific papers in journals.  Based on the results of expert validation, the percentage of average of score on the material aspect is 91.25% with a very feasible category. The percentage of an average score on the media aspect is 92.82% with the very feasible category. The readability percentage of teaching materials has an average value of 87.59% in the easy-to-understand category. The percentage of teacher and student responses was 97.50% and 88.61% in the very good category response.
Development of STEM Based Physics E-Modul with Virtual Lab to Improve Learning Outcomes Muhammad Dzaki Fuad Salim Putra; Bambang Subali; Putut Marwoto
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.8343

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The Merdeka curriculum organizes the physics subject into concept understanding and science process skills. However, based on interviews and observations at MAN IC Pekalongan, the development of process skills in physics learning is rarely facilitated due to the limited availability of learning media and time. This RnD research aims to develop digital learning media as an alternative solution to these problems. The analysis of learning media needs showed that teachers and students need Interactive E-Modules as learning media, applications of physics in everyday life such as STEM, and a Virtual Lab packaged with interactive and simple language. The E-Module was validated by several experts in material, learning media, and learning and was declared highly feasible with an average score of 4.5 out of 5. The posttest results showed an average score of 59.67 for both the experimental and control classes. The n-gain analysis demonstrated that the E-Module effectively improved conceptual understanding, with an n-gain value of 0.74 (high), and had a positive effect on process skills with an average value of 87.86 for the experimental class and 86.44 for the control class, with a significance value of 0.032 in the independent sample test of both classes.
Analysis of the Implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka in Physics Subject Class XI SMAN 13 Semarang Lutfita Mukharovatun Azizah; Ani Rusilowati; Bambang Subali
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i2.9551

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The independent curriculum is an offer to reconstruct the education system freely in accordance with existing resources as the goal of change and progress of the nation in order to adapt to the challenges of globalization. This study aims to find out the difficulties of educators and students in implementing the independent curriculum in Physics learning. The type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach, purposive sampling so that 3 educators from the fields of physics, chemistry, and biology were obtained, as well as 36 students of class XI phase F1 (Physics Specialization) SMAN 13 Semarang. Questionnaire research instruments with Likert scale, interview guidelines and observations. The analysis procedure of this study uses the Miles and Huberman version, the student questionnaire is analyzed using a percentage calculation based on a predetermined category, the interview data is concluded in the analysis of conformity with observation data. The results of the study show that SMAN 13 Semarang is feasible to implement the independent curriculum, facilities and infrastructure can support learning with the implementation of the independent curriculum well. However, educators experience difficulties in several parts of the learning process, namely in  the preparation of the administration of the Independent curriculum such as teaching modules, P5 programs, IT-based learning media and coordinating time during learning. The difficulties also experienced by students of class XI phase F1 in the implementation of the independent learning curriculum of physics learning at SMAN 13 Semarang from the learning implementation factor of 41.7%, the difficulty in understanding physics learning got a percentage of 66.67%, which means that it is quite agreeable to the difficulty of learning physics. The difficulty of learning physics is seen from the learning process where students think that educators are less varied in terms of learning methods 25%, educators are less creative 36.11%.
Analysis of Student Self-Regulated Learning and Creative Thinking Through the Project-Based Learning Model on Renewable Energy Topics Ratih Windyaningsiwi; Sunyoto Eko Nugroho; Bambang Subali
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.10809

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Self-regulated learning is essential for students to be proactive in their learning, and creative thinking is crucial for overcoming challenges and generating innovative solutions. Project-Based Learning (PjBL) has been proposed as an effective method for teaching subjects such as renewable energy, allowing students to apply concepts in a real-world context. However, challenges persist in implementing PjBL, including student adaptation and lack of structured materials. This study aims to assess the impact of the PjBL model on students' self-regulated learning and creative thinking, identify factors that promote self-regulated learning, and understand barriers to developing creative thinking. Conducted at SMA Negeri 11 Sarolangun, this study involved two experimental classes and one control class. Using a mixed-method approach with a sequential explanatory design, this research employed a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design. Data were collected using questionnaires, creative thinking tests, and interviews, and analyzed using parametric statistical tests and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that PjBL had a significant positive impact on self-regulated learning and creative thinking, with a supportive learning environment being a key factor. The t-test results showed a significant effect on self-regulated learning (0.002) and creative thinking (0.04), both below the 0.05 threshold. Effect size analysis indicated a high impact on self-regulated learning and moderate impact on creative thinking variable.
Development of Computational Physics Practical Instructions: Visualization of the Laplace Equation Phenomenon Etik Irawati; Hartono Hartono; Sulhadi Sulhadi
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.11232

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Practical instructions for practical activities in computational physics courses have been successfully developed with material on the Laplace equation for temperature distribution. This research aims to produce practical instructions and determine the characteristics, feasibility, and responses of students to practical instructions for computational physics on the Laplace equation. The research design used is development research or R&D (Research and Development) which was modified from Sugiyono. The research was carried out at the Computer Laboratory of PGRI University Semarang with Physics Education study program students as research subjects. The research results show that the computational physics practicum instructions developed have the criteria "Very Feasible" based on validation from three computational physics experts with respective percentages of 96%, 99% and 93%. The characteristics of this computational physics practical guide are that it is prepared using computational thinking techniques and written using structured documents (LaTex), presented explicitly and equipped with algorithms, solving with two different scenarios (iterations and matrices) in one case as well as writing coding. uses the latest software (Python) and is equipped with algorithms. This computational physics practical instruction received a very good response from students with a percentage of 87% in the initial trial and 88% in the usage trial. 
Development of Physics Textbooks Based on STEM Integrated to Quranic Verses in Traveling and Standing Waves Subject Aulia Litsa Ariffiyah; Agus Yulianto; Mahardika Prasetya Aji
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i2.11613

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Textbook is one of the learning tools that commonly used by student. The purpose of this research is to describe the stages of developing a STEM based textbook integrated to Quranic verses and to measure of the effectiveness the textbook to enhance students conceptual understanding of traveling and standing wave and to acknowledge students insight to spiritual knowledge. This research used research and development method with 4D model. The 4D model consist of four stages developing process. Those are to define, design, develop and disseminate. The research subject were the students of XI MIPA3 of MAN Pemalang as for experimental class, and students of XI MIPA 4 of MAN Pemalang as a control class. Based on expert judgements this STEM based textbook was categorized to a valid and acceptable textbook for use in learning process with an average score 77.4%. The effectiveness of the STEM based textbook integrated to Quranic verses to enhance conceptual understanding was measured with the pretest-posttest control group design. The result showed that the textbook is effective in improving students conceptual understanding of traveling and standing wave subject.
Soil Quality of Maize and Chili Plants Based on Soil pH in Gemuhblanten Village Nafisah Irfani Setiasiwi; Fianti Fianti; Ian Yulianti
Physics Communication Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v9i1.15103

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Soil pH is an indicator of soil quality that is important to note because it  affects the balance of nutrients in the soil. This is important, especially to maintain the fertility of agricultural land. The purpose of this study was to analyze soil quality based on the soil pH of maize and chili plants. The research sample was taken on the agricultural land of Gemuhblanten Village, Gemuh District, Kendal Regency ins October 2022. Sampling was carried out at six points on each of the maize and chili field. The initial pH data obtained was then averaged. It was obtained that the average soil pH of maize plants was 7.75 which was in the "slightly alkaline" criteria. The average soil pH of chili plants is 7.08 which is a "neutral" criterion The soil pH value for maize plants is slightly higher than the good soil pH for maize plants. Meanwhile, the pH of the soil in chili plants meets a good soil pH value for chili plants.

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