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Introduction: Nature-based and outdoor learning approaches have shown promising results in enhancing English language skills and student engagement. These methods allow students to explore and interact directly with their environment. Interactive e-books have shown promise in enhancing English language skills across various educational levels. Objective: The research aims to determine the effectiveness of interactive e-books integrating nature-based and outdoor learning to improve students’ English skills and physical engagement. Methodology: This is descriptive quantitative research. The data collection techniques are interviews, questionnaires, and tests. Results: Based on the analysis, the integrated interactive e-book based on nature-based learning and local wisdom is valid and can be used in the learning process. The average value for each aspect is 4.2, which indicates that the e-book is valid. Discussion: The results of hypothesis testing and gain scores show that students in the experimental class who learned using the integrated interactive e-book based on nature-based learning and local wisdom experienced a more significant increase in learning outcomes than students in the control class. The average student score in the experimental class was 70%, a high category, while the average student score in the control class was 50%, a medium category. Conclusions: So, it can be concluded that integrated interactive e-books based on nature-based learning and local wisdom in English learning effectively increase students’ English skills.

This study aimed to determine the effect of promotions and price discounts on sales. This research uses quantitative methods. The population in this study is all consumers at a medical device company in Medan City from April to June 2020, totaling 355 buyers. The research sample is 100 consumers, and the determination technique uses random sampling. Data collection methods in this study used observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that partial promotions and price discounts positively and significantly affected sales. Simultaneously promotions and price discounts have a positive and significant effect on sales. In testing the adjusted R square coefficient of determination of 90.4%, the variable promotions and price discounts affect sales.

The construction of the JORR E1 (Cikunir-Jatiasih) toll road is expected to improve accessibility in Bekasi City, especially in Jati Asih District. The operation of the JORR E1 (Cikunir-Jatiasih) toll road in 2007 caused a change in land use in Jati Asih District, Bekasi City. On the other hand, the land use changes that occur are not in accordance with the Bekasi City Regional Regulation No. 5 of 2016 concerning Detailed Spatial Planning (RDTR). The area around the Jati Asih Toll Gate is designated as a mixed zone, but the existing condition of land use is for trade and service activities. This study aims to identify land use before the operation of the Jati Asih Toll Gate in 2006 and identify changes in land use after the operation of the Jati Asih Toll Gate in 2017. Descriptive statistical methods and spatial analysis were applied in this study by looking at land use changes at a radius of 1 km from the gate. JORR E1 (Cikunir-Jatiasih) toll road. This study shows that there is a change in land use around the Jati Asih sub-district, which is seen by the decrease in the area and distribution of the use of plantation land, moor, and vacant land from 2006-2017. Within a radius of 1 km from the Jati Asih Toll Gate in 2006-2017 there was a decrease in area and distribution on plantations, vacant land, and dry fields. This is inversely proportional to settlements and buildings, which experienced an increase in area and distribution from 2006-2017. Settlements and buildings also experienced an increase in area and distribution within a radius of 1 km from the Jati Asih Toll Gate in 2006-2017. Keywords: Land Use Changes, Toll road, Jati Asih District, Radius.

Pesanggrahan Sub-district is located in South Jakarta Administrative City, DKI Jakarta Province, Pesanggrahan Sub-district is crossed by Pesanggrahan River which divides sub-districts and crosses several villages that are included in Pesanggrahan District. In the rainy season, floods often occur due to overflowing water in this Pesanggrahan river and resulting in material and non-material losses. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of flood vulnerability that has occurred, especially in areas that have not been affected in order to avoid the risks that occur. The benefit of this research is to input mitigation efforts that will be carried out in the event of a flood. The research variables used in this study are the area of ​​the flood range from the river, elevation, slope and land use. The research method is using GIS technique to superimpose or map overlay, scoring, and weight using Geographic Information System (GIS) software. The expected result is the creation of a classification of the level of flood vulnerability and its extent. The planned mitigation directives are directives related to river body improvement, utilization of river commensurate space intended for the government, and the community. This research is one of the personal research roadmaps and is in accordance with the faculty research roadmap. This research is included in the building and environmental disaster mitigation research cluster, the leading field of green urban environment and the national research master plan on disaster management. The planned output is scientific work published in reputable international journals and Intellectual Property Rights.

The research aimed to assess women’s support to maintain the resilience of online taxi drivers’ families in Jakata during COVID-19 pandemic. The research applied a qualitative method. Data were collected by conducting interview with four participants, who were the wives of online taxi-bike drivers. Four dimensions were believed to be important for family resilience within the pandemic, namely women’s support to integrity variable, physical endurance, economic resilience, and social-psychological resilience. The research finds various important women’s support in maintaining the family resilience during COVID-19 pandemic. It is found that women as wives are able to retain good communication between family members, provide nutritious food for family members, support economic resilience by minimizing expenditures, manage to teach children at home while taking care of younger babies, and so forth. The research limitation is on the variability of the participants. It is suggested that further research implements quantitative methods to gain more data and expand the number of participants for more exploration.

Background. Anonymous living liver donations (ALLDs) raise ethical concerns regarding the donors’ motivations. Thus, ALLDs are not as widely accepted as directed donations from friends and family. Literature on ALLDs is limited. Understanding this particular group of individuals is crucial, as they could further help mitigate the shortage of liver grafts worldwide. Methods. A literature review was performed to identify current definitions, ethical considerations, different approaches, and barriers to ALLD worldwide. Furthermore, we present our current experience after the establishment of a protocol to enable an ALLD program in our center and surveyed potential donors to better understand their motives throughout the process. Results. Literature regarding ALLD is scarce. Canada leads the experience with the majority of case reports published to date. Survey-based evaluation of this unique group of individuals reflects the selflessness nature of anonymous living donors and shows that most of them experience the donation as a positive and life-changing event. In our experience, 41 individuals initiated the process of ALLD during the study period. Most were lost to follow-up or deemed ineligible. Five candidates fully completed the donation process and successfully underwent living liver donation. Given that 2 candidates have a follow-up period

Background. Living donor liver transplantation offers an attractive option to reduce the waitlist mortality. However, in recent years, the rising prevalence of obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has posed a serious threat to the donor pool while simultaneously increasing demand for liver transplant. To our knowledge, there have been no major published studies in the United States documenting a diet and exercise intervention to expand the living donor pool. Hereby, we established a pilot program called “Lose Weight to Donate” and present our initial experience. Methods. Our center instituted a remotely monitored diet and exercise pilot program to increase eligibility for living liver donation. Potential donors with any of the following were included: body mass index >30 kg/m2, hepatic steatosis >5% on screening MRI, or isolated hypertension. Results. Over 19 mo, 7 individuals enrolled in the program of remote monitoring for at least 6–8 wk. Initial and follow-up abdominal MRI was performed in 5 of these individuals to assess steatosis, anatomy, and volume. Initial steatosis was highly variable (fat signal fraction range, 8%–26%). Follow-up MRI fat signal fraction values and hepatic volume all decreased to varying degrees. Ultimately, 2 of 7 individuals donated, whereas a third was approved, but the intended recipient was transplanted in the interim. Conclusions. These results indicate the feasibility of a remotely monitored program to expand donation in light of the rising incidence of hepatic steatosis and obesity.