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Teacher Preparedness for Technology-Enhanced English Language Instruction: Insights from Island-Based Teacher Education
Full text linkBackground: integrating technology into English language teaching has become essential, especially in geographically isolated areas where conventional educational resources are scarce. The unique geography of the Andaman Nicobar Islands creates both obstacles and possibilities for technology-enhanced language education.
Objective: to examine how well teacher trainees in the Andaman Nicobar Islands are prepared to implement technology-enhanced English language instruction, while identifying key factors that shape their readiness and skill levels.
Method: using a mixed-methods design, we studied 284 teacher trainees from three teacher education institutions across the Andaman Nicobar Islands. Data came from a validated Technology Integration Preparedness Scale (TIPS), demographic surveys, and focus group sessions. We performed descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analyses through SPSS 29.0.
Results: teacher trainees showed moderate technological preparedness levels (M = 3,42, SD = 0,76), with notable differences based on previous technology exposure (t(282) = 4,23, p < ,001) and academic focus (F(3,280) = 8,91, p < ,001). Island-specific obstacles included unreliable internet access (78 % experienced problems) and inadequate technological infrastructure at training institutions.
Conclusions: although teacher trainees express enthusiasm for technology integration, systematic enhancements to teacher education programs and infrastructure development remain crucial for effective technology-enhanced English language instruction in island settings
Development of WENNY: An E-Module Integrating Digital Literacy to Enhance Academic Writing Skills in Higher Education under Outcome-Based Education Framework
Full text linkIntroduction: despite its critical role in academic success, academic writing remains underdeveloped among Indonesian university students, largely due to traditional pedagogies and lack of digital integration. This study aimed to develop and validate WENNY—an e-module integrating digital literacy to enhance academic writing skills within an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework.
Method: a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) was employed. Needs analysis, expert validation (material, media, language), and student usability testing were conducted with 120 participants from three Indonesian universities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
Results: WENNY achieved “very valid” scores from experts (material: 92 %, media: 90 %, language: 88 %) and “very practical” from students (89 %). Key features include interactive writing tasks, automated grammar feedback, citation management tutorials, and OBE-aligned competency checklists. Students reported improved confidence in structuring academic texts and using digital tools.
Conclusions: WENNY effectively bridges the gap between digital literacy and academic writing, offering a scalable, OBE-compliant solution for higher education. Future studies should test its efficacy in longitudinal and cross-cultural contexts
Leading with Care: The Influence of Caring Leadership on Nurses’ Caring Behavior and Patient Satisfaction in Hospital Settings, A systematic Review
Full text linkIntroduction: Patient satisfaction reflects the quality of nursing care in terms of professionalism, compassion, and responsiveness. It depends more on nurses’ caring behaviors and leadership support than on clinical outcomes. Declining satisfaction and inconsistent caring practices highlight the impact of staff shortages and poor leadership. Evidence on the integration of caring leadership, caring behaviors, and satisfaction remains limited in Indonesia, prompting this review to strengthen culturally relevant nursing leadership and healthcare quality in the country.
Methods: A systematic review based on the PRISMA framework included four stages: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. Databases searched were PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online Library with the keywords “patient satisfaction”, “caring behavior,” and “caring leadership.” Eligible articles were full-text studies (2019–2023) in nursing and health professions available in Open Access or Open Archive. Data were managed using Mendeley, and thematic analysis was performed.
Results: Twenty-five studies were included. Patient satisfaction was shaped by responsiveness, empathy, and reliability, which aligned with the WHO quality indicators. Caring behaviors are correlated with engagement, job satisfaction, resilience, and leadership style. Caring leadership, marked by empathy, support, and inspiration, enhances nurses’ caring behaviors and patient satisfaction across diverse hospital settings.
Conclusions: This review affirms the central role of caring leadership in shaping nurses’ caring behaviors and improving patient satisfaction. The implementation of culturally adapted caring leadership models in Indonesian hospitals is recommended to address regional disparities, improve nurses’ well-being, and enhance the quality of care. Future research should examine the long-term impacts of these models on patient satisfaction and healthcare performance across diverse settings
Some indonesian mangrove wood species: wood anatomy and their potential for paper pulp raw material
Full text linkIntroduction: many mangrove wood species exhibit similar physical appearances. Identifying wood based on anatomical characteristics can help to sort, select, and differentiate among various mangrove wood species, with the result that the purpose of their utilization aligns with the characteristics inherent to that species. Objective: this study aims to analyze the anatomical characteristics of several selected mangrove wood species both macro- and microscopic.Method: the macroscopic and microscopic features of wood anatomy were observed. The observations were to obtain the differences and similarities of anatomical structures of seven mangrove wood species. The macroscopic features were observed using a 15x magnifying glass and microscope stereo loupe axiovision (1-4 times magnification) directly on wood samples, whereas the microscopic features were observed using a light microscope through microtome slices on three sections of observation. Results: anatomy features in one genus were no different. The distinct differences of anatomy features were found on intergenus. The fiber of mangrove wood species is grouped in the quality class II to III.Conclusions: mangrove wood species can be distinguished from each other by differentiation of wood anatomy structures.
Patient Readiness on the Edge: How Age, Gender, and Surgical Experience Shape Preoperative Understanding and Surgical Safety
Full text linkIntroduction: preoperative patient readiness is the fundamental cornerstone of surgical safety. Adequate preoperative knowledge plays a crucial role in reducing anxiety, improving cooperation, and preventing postoperative complications, including surgical site infections (SSI). However, patient understanding varies and is thought to be influenced by individual characteristics. This study aims to examine the relationship between patient characteristics and the level of preoperative knowledge. Method: the research employed a comparative cross-sectional design involving 300 patients scheduled for elective surgery across several hospitals in the Greater Bandung area, Indonesia, using accidental sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test, followed by binary logistic regression with odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: the findings indicate that age, gender, and history of previous surgery were significantly associated with patients’ levels of preoperative knowledge. Significant factors influencing preoperative knowledge included age (p=0.012), gender (p=0.047), and surgical history (p=0.024). Fasting preparation scored highest (91.38), while physical preparation was lowest (80.16). Younger patients, males, and those with prior surgical experience tended to have better understanding. Conversely, education level, occupation, and type of anesthesia to be administered showed no significant association. Preoperative readiness is not solely determined by social or educational background but is more influenced by demographic factors and personal experience. Conclusion: these findings highlight the need for personalized preoperative education, particularly for older, female patients, and those without prior surgical history. Such tailored interventions have great potential to enhance surgical safety and reduce the risk of surgical site infections
Effects of individual characteristics and work factors on work stress in aircraft maintenance engineers
Full text linkIntroduction: Working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) can cause significant work-related stress, given the enormous responsibility of ensuring flight safety. The pressure to maintain high safety standards, deal with urgent technical problems, and maintain strict flight schedules can increase the level of stress experienced by professionals in this field.Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample of this study was 106 respondents selected by simple random sampling. Measurement of age, tenure, marital status, using questionnaires, social support using the Job Stress Questionnaire by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), mental workload using NASA-TLX, physical workload using %CVL (Cardio Vascular Load), work stress using cocorometer. Data analysis using SPSS (Statistic Package for Sosial Science).Results: Based on the analysis at 95% confidence level (α = 0,05), Based on the results of bivariate analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between age and work stress (p = 0,040), social support and work stress (0,021) mental workload and work stress (0,012), and physical workload (0,009). Meanwhile, there was no relationship between tenure and work stress (p = 0,331) or marital status and work stress (p = 0,325). Multivariate analysis results the social support variable has a significance value of 0,059, indicating a relationship that is close to the significance threshold for work stress. The Wald value of 3,579, which is close to the threshold of 3,84 shows that social support has the strongest influence compared to other variables. Meanwhile, the variables of age (0,341) mental workload (0,129) and physical workload 0,279 (p > 0,05) show no significant effect on work stress levels.Conclusions: Work stress among AMEs is influenced by age, social support, mental workload, and physical workload
Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling as an Intervention to Strengthen Grit, Growth Mindset, and Academic Resilience in Higher Education
Full text linkUniversity students frequently encounter substantial academic pressures that may lead to stress, mental fatigue, and procrastination—conditions that negatively affect both academic achievement and psychological well-being. Psychological capacities such as grit, growth mindset, and academic resilience are essential in helping students navigate these challenges; however, structured interventions designed to strengthen these traits remain limited, particularly within the Indonesian higher education context. Therefore, this pilot study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured group counseling intervention aimed at enhancing grit, growth mindset, and academic resilience among first-year university students. Twelve students identified with low baseline levels of these traits participated in six counseling sessions emphasizing cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and behavioral development. A time-series design was utilized to monitor changes at multiple points before, during, and after the intervention. The results indicated consistent improvement across all measured variables, with participants demonstrating increased perseverance, stronger beliefs in personal growth, and enhanced resilience in responding to academic challenges. These outcomes suggest that structured cognitive-behavioral counseling holds promise as an effective approach for strengthening essential psychological traits that support student adaptation and academic success. Nevertheless, further investigations employing randomized controlled trials with larger samples and follow-up evaluations are recommended to confirm and extend these preliminary findings
Essential fatty acid intake in the health and nutrition of schoolchildren
Full text linkIntroduction: Nutrition is key to both the health and academic performance of students, particularly because a positive correlation has been found between the intake of some foods and health, nutritional status and the development of cognitive functions in children and adolescents. Therefore. Purpose: the objective of this research was to determine the relationship between the intake of essential fatty acids and the health and nutrition of schoolchildren. Methods: In this sense, a systematic review of 180 articles was carried out in the Scopus, PubMed, SciELO, Latindex, Redalyc and Google Scholar databases, of which 24 were selected that address Essential fatty acid intake in the health and nutrition of schoolchildren from research reported between 2021 and 2025. Results: The results reveal that the intake of essential fatty acids is closely related to the health and nutrition of schoolchildren when it is observed that diets rich in fish and shellfish or fatty acid supplementation from infancy are associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and development of cognitive skills, including in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Down syndrome, so Conclusions: it is concluded that the inclusion of fatty acid consumption in the dietary regimes of the school-age population should be mandatory, especially if they are in conditions of vulnerability and malnutrition
Fostering Students’ Creativity and Scientific Attitudes Through a Digital Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)-Based Learning Module
Full text linkIntroduction: Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) learning connects science with real-world contexts and promotes creativity and scientific attitudes essential for 21st-century education. Despite its potential, SSI-based learning is rarely integrated into digital modules for elementary schools in Indonesia.Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a digital SSI-based learning module in fostering students’ creativity and scientific attitudes in elementary science education.Method: A parallel convergent mixed-methods design with a quasi-experimental approach was used. The participants were 93 fifth-grade students (47 males, 46 females) from B-accredited public elementary schools in Sragen Regency, Indonesia, divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group learned with a digital SSI-based module, while the control group used conventional methods. Quantitative data on creativity were collected using a modified Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), and qualitative data on scientific attitudes were obtained through observations and teacher interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and thematic analysis with SPSS version 27.Results: The findings showed that the digital SSI-based module significantly improved students’ creativity and scientific attitudes compared to conventional learning. The effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.88) indicated a strong influence, and qualitative analysis revealed enhanced curiosity, openness, honesty, and collaborative behavior.Conclusions: Integrating SSI into digital modules effectively promotes creativity and scientific attitudes among elementary students. The study recommends adopting SSI-based digital learning to strengthen 21st-century competencies and encourage critical, creative, and socially aware learners
Understanding the Challenges of Hypertension Treatment among Elderly: A Qualitative Study from Indonesia
Full text linkIntroduction: hypertension is highly prevalent among older adults, whose cognitive and physiological decline often complicates consistent adherence to treatment. In Indonesia, these challenges are further shaped by sociocultural norms, limited access to healthcare, and varying levels of family and community support. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and contextual factors influencing hypertension treatment among elderly in Indonesia.Method: a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach was used in this study, involving in-depth interviews conducted in Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia, in January to February 2025. Fourteen participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis followed the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.Results: this study identified five categories related to the theme of the challenges in hypertension treatment among the elderly in Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia, including: time management, limited health knowledge and awareness, physical limitation, perceptions toward treatment, and inadequate medication availability.Conclusion: medication adherence among elderly with hypertension in Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia, remains a challenge, influenced by physical and psychological limitations, perceptions of being healthy, preference for herbal remedies, and difficulties in accessing health services