bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding Women’s Anxiety and Uncertainty attending a Rapid Diagnostic Clinic for Suspicious Breast Abnormality: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Maheu Christine , Lord Bridgette , Wang Christine , Tanimizu Ai , McCready David , Galica Jacqueline , Howell Doris
Published: April 2022

Background: Rapid diagnostic centres (RDC) for breast abnormality offer a speedier process from the discovery of a suspicious breast lump to same-day investigation and confirmation of a breast cancer diagnosis.
Study purpose: This proof of concept study aimed to assess the anxiety and uncertainty levels of women going through an RDC and explore women's need for support during the diagnostic period.
Methods: Thirteen women who attended an RDC in 2013 took part in a sequential mixed-method study to assess anxiety and uncertainty levels. Measures were taken pre-and post-testing, at three weeks following receipt of results, and were followed by a semi-structured telephone interview.
Results: The mixed data results show congruency between women scoring above clinical values for anxiety and above normative values for uncertainty and detailing their RDC experience as stressful. At pre-diagnosis, uncertainty and anxiety levels were above clinical and normative values for the majority of the thirteen women. Among the women who received a cancer diagnosis (7/13), five had high anxiety, and two scored above normative values for uncertainty. Among the women with a benign diagnosis (6/13), all had anxiety scores below clinical levels, and three had scores above normative values for uncertainty. Anxiety and uncertainty levels remained relatively the same from the three days to three weeks post-testing. The women suggested the need to receive details of the day's unfolding, especially what medical procedures will take place, how, and why, and in advance of the day of testing.
Conclusion: While RDCs offer women with a suspicious breast lump the opportunity for quicker diagnostic testing, preliminary results suggest that the period leading up to the day of testing and three days and three weeks post-testing is marked with anxiety and uncertainty levels above clinical and normative values. The results illustrate the need for further inquiry into the psychological impact of obtaining testing at RDCs for a breast abnormality. Results suggest a potential role for nurses to support the waiting period with psycho-educational guidance and resources.
Development of the Evidence-Informed “OI Splint Kit” for Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Their Families
Authors: Addab Sofia , Thierry Stephanie , Lafrance Marie-Elaine , Jeong Sunny , Brown Jennifer , Brown Carter , Plourde Sylvie-Anne , Gugliotti Angela , Thorstad Kelly , Hamdy Reggie , Rauch Frank , Tsimicalis Argerie
Published: April 2022

Background: Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) live in fear of fracturing a bone. As fractures are unpredictable, there is a need for tools and knowledge to immobilize a fracture during emergencies. Inspired by a patient recognized in their local OI community for fracture management, the aim of this patient-initiated project was to establish best practices for the safe handling of fractures, including the creation of an evidence-informed OI Splint Kit.  

 Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify kits and tools used to immobilize fractures during emergencies. An expert Task Force consisting of patients, clinicians, and decision makers was conjured to review the synthesized results. Priorities were delineated and a timeline was established to create the OI Splint Kit. The prototype underwent iterative cycles of modifications based on feedback from the Task Force.  

Results: Four electronic data bases were searched (Medline, CINHAL, PsychInfo, and Scopus), revealing zero publications pertaining to kits for fracture immobilization. The Task Force used their clinical expertise and patient experiences to develop the OI Splint Kit. The following items were included: splinting tools, bilingual educational material, instructional cards, video tutorials, and a memory card game.  

Conclusion: A gap remains in validated kits to assist in fracture immobilization during emergencies. A tangible and practical OI Splint Kit was developed to fulfill this need, based on inter-professional clinical expertise and patient experiential knowledge. The kit is subject to rigorous testing and ongoing quality evaluations, ensuring it will be suitable for use in various contexts.
How COVID-19 pandemic affected physical activity and mental health interventions – A descriptive example of the Mental Health on the MOVE research project
Authors: Costa Raquel , Bastos Tânia , Lourenço Paulo , Corredeira Rui
Published: April 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. Strategies to manage this pandemic have changed the daily routines of people worldwide, including people with a diagnosis of severe mental disorders. In Portugal, mental health services had to adjust several ambulatory facilities for psychiatry patients, as well as closing the acute day hospitals. Additionally, community-based programs for the Portuguese population were also affected. Mental Health on the MOVE research project is a specific look into how COVID-19 affected physical activity and mental health interventions. This document aims to report how COVID-19 changed the project dynamic, mainly during the exercise sessions and research activities, describing the strategies adopted during this difficult time. This information could be helpful for other research teams that also had to adapt and challenge themselves with clinical and scientific methodologies to follow the project purpose, taking into consideration government rules and health standards.
The Effect of Metformin Use on Mortality of COVID-19 Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Hapsari Dini , Zainal Dwi Trisnawati
Published: April 2022

Background: COVID-19 is a disease caused by infection with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 is still a worldwide threat because of its high morbidity and mortality. This is influenced by the occurrence of hypertension, obesity, age and diabetes mellitus. However, currently there is still controversy in the results of research regarding the use of metformin in COVID-19 with type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM). This study was aimed to analyze the effect of metformin in COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus on mortality rates.Subjects and Method: This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis with the following PICO. P: COVID-19 patient with type-2 diabetes mellitus. I: administration of metformin therapy. C: therapy other than metformin and O: mortality. The articles used in this study were obtained from several databases, namely PubMed, Science Direct, Proquest, SpringerLink, Google Scholar and Scopus. The article search keywords were: “COVID-19” OR “coronavirus” AND “diabetes” AND “metformin” AND “mortality.” Articles included are full-text English using a cohort study design from 2020 to 2021 and reporting the Odds Ratio in multivariate analysis. The selection of articles was carried out using the PRISMA flow chart. The articles were analyzed using the Review Manager 5.3 application.Results: A total of 7 cohort studies involving 136,321 COVID-19 patients from the Americas (USA and Alabama United States), Europe (France and Spain), and Asia (China and South Korea) were selected for systematic review and meta-analysis. The data collected showed that COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus who were given metformin reduced the risk of death by 0.90 times higher compared to COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus who were not given metformin therapy (aOR= 0.90; CI 95%= 0.68 to 1.19; p=0.450).Conclusion: Metformin can reduce the risk of death in COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus.
Keywords: Diabetes, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, metformin, mortality
Correspondence:Dwi Trisnawati Zainal. Masters Program of Public Health Science, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: dwitrisnawatiz@gmail.com. Mobile: +62-8133-1282-009.
BİR SALGIN ROMANI OLARAK KOLERA GÜNLERİNDE AŞK
Authors: ULUTAŞ Nurullah
Published: April 2022

Salgın hastalıkların tıp, biyoloji, psikoloji, sosyoloji, ekonomi gibi bilimler yanında edebiyatla da sıkı bir ilgisi vardır. Kolombiyalı bir yazar olan ve ömrünün son yıllarında Barcelona’ya yerleşen Gabriel García Márquez’in Kolera Günlerinde Aşk romanı, kolera salgınının dünyayı esir aldığı bir dönemde yazılmış en büyük baş yapıtlardan biridir. Kolera, Veba salgınının insanlığı terk etmesinin hemen ardından ortaya çıkan ve çok sayıda insanın ölümüne neden olan, savaşlarda bazı orduların yenilmesine yol açan ve ülkelerin ekonomik durumlarını sarsan bir salgındır. Dünya çapında birçok dile çevrilen, sinemaya uyarlanan ve hakkında çok sayıda yazı yazılan bir roman olan Kolera Günlerinde Aşk romanı, Florentino Ariza’nın Fermina Daza’ya duyduğu aşkın trajik öyküsünü anlatır. Roman, bir erkeğin yarım asrı aşan bir süre sevdiği kadına bağlılığını anlatırken aşkta sabrın ne denli erdemli bir davranış olduğunu da ortaya koyar. Roman, kolera hastalığının yaygın olduğu bir dönemde yaşanan trajik bir aşk hikâyesi içerisinde Florentino Ariza adlı karakterin öyküsüne şahitlik etmemizi sağlar. Aşk duygusunun erdemli bir duygu olduğu roman boyunca anlatılmaya çalışılır. Roman üçüzlü aşk üzerine kurgulanır. Fermina Daza’yı görür görmez ona âşık olan ve onunla evlenmeyi başaran Doktor Urbino diğer bir erkek karakterdir. Bilimsel gerçeklere inanırken aşka boyun eğmek zorunda kalan Doktor Urbino, onu gördüğü günden sonra tüm enerjisini sevdiği kadının gönlünü elde etmeye harcar. Kolerayı fırsat bilip bu hastalıkla mücadele ederek adını duyuran Doktor Urbino, Fermina Daza’yla evlendikten sonra aşkı sıradan bir evliliğe dönüşür. Kısa süre sonra Doktorun koleraya yakalanıp ölmesi ve daha cenazedeyken Florentino Ariza’nın yarım yüzyıllık aşkını eski sevgilisine itiraf etmesi küllenmiş bir aşkın yeniden harlanmasına yol açar. Roman aşk ve salgın arasındaki ilişki üzerine kurulur.
Bu romanda Gabriel García Márquez’in Kolera Günlerinde Aşk romanı, hermenötik yöntemle analiz edilecek ve edebiyatla salgın hastalıklar arasındaki ilişkiye değinilecektir.
PEMBUATAN TAWAS DARI KALENG BEKAS BERBAHAN ALUMINIUM UNTUK PENJERNIH AIR PAYAU
Authors: Damanik Sry Wahyuni , Zulnazri Zulnazri , Ginting Zainuddin , Hakim Lukman , Nurlaila Rizka
Published: April 2022

Pada penelitian ini dipakai kaleng bekas pocari sweat dan kaleng bekas coca-cola untuk pembuatan tawas dan penjernihan air payau sebanyak 5 gram dengan katalis KOH dibersihkan zat warnanya terlebih dahulu, kemudian dipotong kecil-kecil kemudian ditambahkan katalis KOH kemudian disaring dan ditambahkan larutan H2SO4. Pada penelitian ini digunakan konsentrasi KOH 25, 30, 35 dan 40% dengan H2SO4 8M dan berat sampel kaleng bekas pocari sweat 5 gram dimana jumlah tawas yang paling banyak didapatkan pada konsentrasi KOH 30% dengan berat tawas 36,60 gram dan yield sebanyak 91,84%. Pada sampel kaleng bekas coca-cola menggunakan konsentrasi KOH 25, 30, 35 dan 40% dengan H2SO4 8M dan berat sampel 5 gram dimana jumlah tawas yang paling banyak didapatkan pada konsentrasi KOH 35% dengan berat tawas 32,8 gram dan yield sebanyak 74,79%.  Tawas yang terbuat dari kaleng minuman pocari sweat dan coca-cola dengan katalis KOH dapat menjernihkan air dan menurunkan kadar Fe. Hasil pH terbaik pada tawas yg terbuat dari kaleng bekas pocari sweat pada konsentrasi 30% dan waktu penjernihan air payau 2 jam dengan menggunakan tawas 0,5 gram pH air payau yg di peroleh 6,8. Hasil Fe terbaik pada tawas yang terbuat dari kaleng bekas pocari sweat pada konsentrasi 30% dan massa tawas 0,5 gr kadar Fe yg tersisa pada air payau tersebut 0,999 mg/l.
KAJIAN TERHADAP KAVITASI DAN PRESSURE DROP PADA BUKAAN CONTROL VALVE TIPE GLOBE VALVE DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE AUTODESK CFD (COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS)
Authors: Aulia Anisa , ZA Nasrul , Sylvia Novy , Hakim Lukman , Bahri Syamsul
Published: April 2022

Kavitasi adalah pembentukan uap dalam suatu aliran fluida sebagai akibat turunnya tekanan pada saat temperature konstan. Fenomena ini sangat berbahaya dan diketahui sebagai fenomena yang bersifat merusak pada bagian-bagian penting instrumen dalam sebuah proses diantaranya control valve yang bila sangat tinggi akan mengakibatkan valve menjadi getas dan akhirnya pecah. Ada banyak hal yang bisa menyebabkan munculnya Kavitasi seperti turunnya tekanan mencapai tekanan uap, besarnya pressure drop, dan kecilnya downstream pressure. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 3 tahapan proses yaitu proses pembuatan geometri valve pada fusion 360 kemudian tahapan simulasi menggunakan CFD 2015 (Computational Fluid Dynamics) terakhir melakukan analisa Anova pada RSM DX-7. Pada laporan penelitian ini  dihasilkan nilai-nilai yang berpengaruh terhadap fenomena kavitasi pada control valve, yaitu nilai indeks kavitasi, penurunana Tekanan dan Nilai Renold Number. Dari penelitian ini juga diperoleh rekomendasi atau saran mengenai tindakan yang harus dilakukan jika control valve terkena kavitasi serta bukaan valve terbaik untuk mencegah kavitasi pada control valve tipe Globe valve, untuk memudahkan penelitian Maka dilakukan simulasi menggunakan RSM (Respon Surface Metodology) dimana RSM menyediakan lima variasi presentase bukaan valve yaitu 50 %, 55,8579 %, 70 %, 84,1421%, dan 90 %. Setelah melalukan penelitian dengan menggunakan autodesk  CFD didapatkan nilai kavitasi terbesar pada bukaan 50 % dengan tekanan masuk 4 bar yaitu sebesar 28,9065 dengqn pressure drop sebesar 2,61625 bar dan Reynold Number sebesar 877341. Untuk nilai kavitasi terendah didapatkan pada bukaan valve 90 % dengan tekanana awal sebesar 4 bar kavitasi yang diperoleh sebesar 21.2878 penurunan tekanan sebesar 0,59465 bar dengan bilangan Reynold Number sebesar 754043. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini adalah kavitasi paling besar berpotensi terjadi pada presentasi bukaan yang lebih kecil dengan tekanan awal yang kecil, ini terjadi karena besarnya pressure drop yang terjadi yang melebihi tekanan uapnya.
What's Working?
Authors: Moen Mary H.
Published: April 2022

The role of the school librarian (SL) is evolving to better meet the needs of a school in an increasingly digital learning environment. This case study research of an exemplary district level library program explores what is currently working by examining the valued competencies of SLs and contextual factors that enable strong library programs in 1:1 device settings. The findings suggest that SLs are expected to be change agents, relationship builders, curriculum developers, and creators of virtual library services. Critical contextual factors are district buy-in, rebranding, and an integrated approach to library services. The findings could inform curricular improvements for educator preparation programs and professional developers as well as increase SLs’ understanding of how they can strengthen their own practice and raise administrators’ awareness of the powerful ways they can support the school community.
Personal Viewpoint Ethnography Utilizing GoPro™ Cameras to Capture Student Information Seeking in School Libraries
Authors: Everhart Nancy
Published: April 2022

This exploratory study investigated supports and services academic libraries currently provide that assist in the fulfillment of information needs. Utilizing wayfinding, think-aloud protocol (TAP), retrospective think-aloud protocol (RTAP), and a GoProTM camera, the actions, thoughts, and feelings of an autistic college freshman and a neurotypical peer were recorded as they navigated their campus library in search of materials. The library website, virtual maps to resource locations, and library workers served equally as enablers and barriers to both students in their information seeking. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that participant viewpoint ethnography is a viable methodology that can be applied in school library research, with specific adaptations and examples provided.
Correlates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in China
Authors: Wang Liying , Hong Chenglin , Simoni Jane M. , He Na , Li Chenxing , Chen Lingxiao , Wong Frank
Published: April 2022

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV globally and in China. Early antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce HIV-related illness, improve quality of life, and decrease HIV incidence rates. Given the high vulnerability of and limited research on ART coverage in China, we describe the ART initiation rate and correlates of ART initiation using Anderson’s health service utilization model.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey and collected blood samples for HIV and HCV testing and CD4 count among MSM recruited in Chengdu and Shanghai, China (N= 1,633). Using stepwise logistic regression, we explored factors associated with ART initiation postulated by Anderson’s health service utilization model.

Results

More than half of the participants had not started ART (53.5%). Older age and Han ethnicity were associated with a higher probability of ART initiation. Being married, higher monthly income (> US$464.35), retirement, depression, and condomless anal sex predicted a lower probability of ART initiation.

Conclusions

The ART initiation rate among MSM in this study is lower than the national level of ART coverage among all people living with HIV (PLWH) in China. ART initiation is best predicted by demographic characteristics such as age and ethnicity. Participants who are retired, married, reported depressive symptoms, and sexual risk behavior are less likely to have initiated ART. Future studies could examine whether integrating mental health and sexual health services into the current HIV care continuum is beneficial to ART initiation among MSM. Strategies should be developed to promote ART initiation among certain populations such as young MSM and ethnic minorities in China.
Strengthening 21st-Century Education Themes in ELT Material for ESP Students
Authors:   Universitas Katolik Santu Paulus Ruteng, Menggo Sebastianus
Published: April 2022

Needs analysis is essential in designing English materials. A powerful teaching-learning tool for practitioners, it allows them to produce English resources linked to students' needs. It is therefore viewed as an essential part of the teaching process for conducting need analysis. This study aims to expose academic studies related to the types of teaching materials and learning activities desired by students. This study examined 232 students enrolled in five different study programs of Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng. The instruments were questionnaire and interview, then the data were analyzed using a software program, namely an excel chart data series. The findings revealed that the types of teaching materials and learning activities required by students highlighted the importance of providing English materials in promoting 21st-century education themes. English materials should be adapted to match the needs of students, with an emphasis on the six themes of 21st-century education themes, such as global awareness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, civic, health, digital, and environmental literacy.
Increasing English Reading Comprehension Through Literary Text Extensive Reading Program
Authors:   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta, Meinawati Euis , Alawiyah Sufi ,   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta, Widasiwi Setianingrum Herlin ,   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta, Wigati Purwaningrum Prapti ,   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta, Chodidjah Chodidjah ,   Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta
Published: April 2022

The research objective is to improve reading comprehension skills through an extensive program of reading literary texts. It used a mixed method. Research participants are 5th-semester students who receive extensive reading (2) courses in the 2020-2021 academic year at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika Jakarta as many as 70 students. There are two data used in this study, namely 1) qualitative data taken using a questionnaire. Qualitative data were analyzed using transcribed and encoded, organized, categorized, and taking concluding. 2) Quantitative data were taken from the pre-test and post-test. The test data were analyzed using a t-test. The results of the study show that overall an extensive reading program with literary texts has an impact on improving English reading comprehension. Students also have a positive perception of the extensive reading program because they can build interest in reading and reading habits
Empowering EFL learner’s Self-efficacy through Collaborative task-based Instruction: A Critical Review
Authors: Nur Sahril ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar, Butarbutar Ranta ,   Universitas Negeri Makassar
Published: April 2022

Self-efficacy is the belief that someone can do work successfully. The study purposes to explore whether collaborative task-based instruction (TBI) can empower EFL self-efficacy? The study uses a critical review, content analysis, and interpretation regarding five perspectives namely in terms (1) cognitive-interactionist, (2) psycholinguistics, (3) sociocultural, (4) psychological, and (5) educational. The results note TBI is effective to use to empower EFL learners’ self-efficacy. And, psychological perspective is the most significant to use.
On Silent Laughter: The Political Humour Depicted in Indonesian Cartoons
Authors:   Sanata Dharma University, Nugraha Danang Satria
Published: April 2022

The cartoon is a part of online media which Indonesian speakers pragmatically favor. Besides being entertaining, the cartoon is popular because it probably contains political humour relevant to the socio-pragmatic situation in society. This study specifically aimed at describing the political humour in Indonesian cartoons. The data used were 222 cartoons. The data was downloaded from online-open source media platforms from November 1st, 2021, to January 5th, 2022. All data was collected from the google search engine based on the digital observation techniques proposed by Cordelois (2010). Apart from being based on the theory of visual metaphors, Attardo’s general theory of verbal humor (GTVH) was utilized to analyze data. The results of this study indicated that, in general, political humour is one of the popular domains of the content of cartoons published in Indonesia’s online media. In particular, political humour consists of at least three types, namely political satire, parody, and irony. Of the three types, parody is the most dominant political humour used in Indonesian cartoons.
Exploring EFL Students’ Perceptions of Google Classroom as Learning Management System
Authors:   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Aleksius Madar , Lake Floribertha ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Werang Elisabet Andriyanti , Seran Maria Febriani
Published: April 2022

The employment of Information Technology (IT) for the online teaching and learning process is unavoidable nowadays. One of the popular online teaching platforms currently used in ELT is Google Classroom. However, the literature indicates that there is a limited number of research investigating the perceived usefulness and effectiveness of Google Classroom viewed by the students as its end-users. Thus, the current study aims at investigating the perceptions of secondary students in using Google Classroom (GC) as a Learning Management System (LMS) in English Language Teaching (ELT0. The study focuses on three variables: perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and actual system use (AU). The study employed a mixed-method research design for data collection and analysis. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS 25.0. The qualitative data was obtained through in-depth interviews with nine respondents. The findings suggest that most participants have positive views on GC with some reservations. Students seem to have more expectations before using GC; yet, they experienced dissatisfaction afterward. It was revealed that GC provides various features to support English learning, but it depends on the users to maximize them. It is suggested that more digital technology training and workshops for students and teachers be adequately fluent in using the GC. Schools need to establish policies to enforce the use of GC within schools, conduct preparation for teachers and students, provide technical support, and collaborate with other institutions for capacity building.
Translanguaging Pedagogy in ELT Practices: Experiences of Teachers in Indonesian Pesantren-based Schools
Authors:   Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Madkur Ahmad , Friska Yuliana ,   Universitas Pamulang, Lisnawati Lisnawati ,   Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al Huda Pasuruhan
Published: April 2022

Despite the prevalence of English-only instruction in foreign language classrooms, many affirm the use of diverse linguistic repertoires particularly in linguistically-diverse society contexts where multilingual learners tend to naturally function their linguistic repertoires at daily basis (Canagarajah, 2011). This study aimed to explore teachers’ attitude toward the translanguaging approach in English language teaching (ELT) practices in pesantren schools and how it is used in the learning process. Six-phase thematic analysis was used as its qualitative research method and data were generated via in-depth semi-structured interviews to English teachers in pesantren-based schools in Lampung province. The findings showed that teachers had positive attitude toward translanguaging, as it allows them to take benefits of students’ languages other than English in English classroom. They found translanguaging helpful to explain, elaborate, and reinforce the meaning of learning materials as well as to motivate students and to create enjoyable learning atmosphere. In addition, the accommodation of knowledge or skills of other languages serves as a way to integrate the local and contextual values and culture of pesantren schools into English classroom. Some practical pedagogical implications for are discussed.
Pre-service English Teachers’ Perceptions on Their Professional Identity through LinkedIn-Mediated Activities
Authors:   Universitas Islam Indonesia, Hapsari Astri , Ratu Diah Agustina ,   SMP-SMA Insan Cendikia Boarding School, Mukhlas Muhammad ,   English First Cilegon, Novitasari Resnia ,   Universitas Islam Indonesia
Published: April 2022

In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context, pre-service English teachers need to develop their sense of identity in both real communities in society and online platforms.This study aims to analyse pre-service English teachers’ views on their engagement in LinkedIn-mediated early professional development activities . The data were collected through in-depth interviews. Three pre-service English teachers who enrolled in Teacher Professional Development coursework and engaged in LinkedIn-mediated activities during the coursework were invited to participate. Two themes emerged from the findings. The first is LinkedIn-mediated early professional development activities that raise awareness on developing current professional digital footprint. The second is LinkedIn-mediated early professional development activities help them to figure out expected teacher-selves in the future. Implications for future pedagogical practicein the Teacher Professional Development coursework is that the activities involved in LinkedIn should be sustained and enhanced in order to support the pre-service English teachers to shape their professional identity as future English teachers.
Needs Analysis of Nursing Students in English Online Learning
Authors:   STIKes YPIB Majalengka, Sofyan Wini Fitrina , Wati Eti ,   STIKes YPIB Majalengka
Published: April 2022

Needs analysis is a compulsory procedure in formulating the syllabus. Since the Covid-19 has forcefully changed traditional learning into online learning, it is necessary to reanalyse students’ needs in formulating an appropriate English online learning syllabus. This quantitative study employs descriptive analysis method. The participants are 85 sophomore students of nursing bachelor program at STIKes YPIB Majalengka. This study aims to describe the needs of students that are categorized into six aspects with the following results: 1) the students’ current situation, shows that the students need more support to facilitate internet networks and online learning devices (n=52,61%). 2) The skills and prior knowledge, this shows that numerous students tremendously need to develop their vocabulary, structures and the four basic skills (n=66,76%). 3) The learning difficulties, it describes that many students need assistance in finding their online learning styles (n=44,52%). 4) The motivation, many students need strong initiation to find their online learning motives (n=53,62%). 5) The perception, they need strong encouragements to increase their self-esteem in an online classroom setting (n=51,60%). The last, 6) the expectation, almost all students need online learning methods that more varied and interesting (n=83,98%).
Formative Assessment as an Innovative Strategies to Develop ESP Students’ Writing Skills
Authors:   Universitas Merdeka Pasuruan, Laksmita Rachmawati Dwita , Hastari Sri ,   Universitas Merdeka Pasuruan
Published: April 2022

Most undergraduate students experience summative assessment more than formative. In fact, formative assessment is more constructive than summative assessment, which impacts students’ development. Notwithstanding the benefits, research about the incorporation of formative assessment in the ESP class is somehow rare. This recent research focuses on enacting formative assessment in ESP classes regarding students’ writing skills in Indonesia. The researchers employed a case study research design to investigate how ESP teachers implement formative assessment in their classes. The participants are two EFL teachers who teach Business English subjects and forty students majoring in Economics. The researchers gathered the data from close-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and class observation. This study revealed that ESP learners were provided with multiple chances to enhance myriad facets of their writing skills and establish a good attitude regarding Business English subjects and formative assessment. Thus, educators are required to implement the formative assessment concept in their classes since the educators’ and learners’ involvement can achieve teaching and learning improvement and reflection. Future research should focus on the more particular aspects of formative evaluation, like how to give feedback and classroom discourse, which are equally useful in teaching writing.
The Effect of Online Learning on Academic Writing Course During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Nappu Syamsiarna , Dewi Ratna ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Hasnawati Hasnawati ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Hamid Radiah ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Published: April 2022

Since the outbreak of Covid 19 in Indonesia, all universities, including Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, had made a decision for lecturers and students to learn from home (LFH) since March 16, 2020. This decision certainly has an impact on the change of the learning process which is used to face-to-face in the classroom then drastically changed and become online learning. This study aims at investigating the effectiveness of online learning on the Academic Writing course in the English Education Study Program. Pre-experimental design is the method where the sample is purposively chosen. The data is collected by giving pre-test and post-test and questionnaire. The study reveals that students get better writing skills after learning online. It can be seen that the pretest is 50.6 becomes 75.8 in the posttest. Meanwhile, after calculating the t-test it is also found that the effectiveness of online learning on Academic Writing Course through Google Meet is 55%. It is then concluded that online learning using Google Meet on Academic Writing Course has a positive effect on students' writing skills.
Metacognitive Reading Strategy Awareness and Reading Performance of Vocational Lecturers
Authors:   Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Widawati Tedjo Ester , Teopilus Susana ,   Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Hartani Tuti ,   Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Sulindra Eric ,   Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University
Published: April 2022

In education, the functions of reading, among others, are to access knowledge, to synthesize information, to evaluate arguments, and to learn new subjects. It is believed that successful readers employ various and proper reading strategies to comprehend a text. To examine the use of the metacognitive strategies in academic reading comprehension, this study investigates the reading performance and the major reading strategies of twenty-five vocational Indonesian lecturers from various institutions as the research respondents. Two research instruments were used: Reading Comprehension Test to obtain the data of their reading performance, and Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS) to identify their preferred reading strategies. The research finding indicates that the respondents had varied levels of English reading performance. The result also shows that out of the three sub-categories of metacognitive reading strategies, problem-solving strategy was the most frequently used strategy, followed by global strategy and support strategy respectively. Further statistical calculation, however, proves that there was no significant difference in the overall and the three sub-categories of metacognitive reading strategy use between the high and low achievers. There is no significant relationship between the metacognitive reading strategies and reading performance of the participants.
Evaluating the Effect of EFL College Students’ Intention To Utilize Mobile English Vocabulary in The Learning Process: A TAM Framework
Authors:   Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Farros Haidar , Shinta Arundati ,   Universitas Proklamasi 45, Zaid Zaid ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Pasca Al Bahy Mahbub ,   Azərbaycan Turizm və Menecment Universiteti
Published: April 2022

In today's world, it is no longer a surprise that (smart) mobile devices have become the most helpful technological devices to be used for various purposes, one of which is in English education. Therefore, studies on improving language learning, especially vocabulary for learners using mobile device technology, have become commonplace in today's digital era. However, to achieve maximum use, there needs to be an intention from students to accept the English vocabulary technology in the learning process. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the integration capability of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to predict and explain EFL college students' intention to utilize mobile English vocabulary learning. This research involves TAM because TAM has been widely applied to study information technology because of its effectiveness in assessing the level of user acceptance. Through a quantitative method using a cross-sectional survey approach involving 456 respondents, this study ultimately found that, after being analyzed using the PLS-SEM analysis technique, the constructs in TAM, including perceived ease of use (β = 0.302, T-Value = 6.587, and P-value = 0.000) and usefulness (β = 0.359, T-Value = 7.501, dan P-value = 0.000), had a positive and significant effect on EFL college students' intention to utilize mobile English vocabulary. Perceived usefulness shows the most dominant effect. However, this study has limitations that need to be considered. And, of course, caution in generalizing is necessary.
Occupational Gender Stereotypes in Indonesian Secondary School English Language Textbooks
Authors:   Sebelas Maret University, Rohmawati Sella , Putra Kristian Adi ,   Sebelas Maret University
Published: April 2022

This discourse study seeks to examine occupational gender stereotypes in two textbooks of secondary English language textbooks published in Indonesia. Occupational gender stereotypes in two English textbooks, entitled When English Rings a Bell, for grade 7 and 8 were analyzed with the help of Kress and van Leeuwen (2006) framework. The findings indicate that both textbooks encompass content on gender stereotypes, particularly occupation. The findings also revealed that there were far less photos of women in the public domain than there were of men, indicating that women in conventional gender roles such as cooking, cleaning, watering plants, caring for children, and performing all domestic activities were far more common. Furthermore, the study found that male occupations were more common and diverse than female occupations in terms of occupational gender stereotypes. Furthermore, in terms of societal responsibilities, males were demonstrated to have a wider choice of vocations than girls. Gender blindness among curriculum designers and textbook authors is a serious worry in this regard, and it must be addressed in order to improve awareness of gender-related occupations. The study's practical implications are that English teachers, language textbook authors, curriculum creators and illustrators should be fully aware of the interplay between language, visual depictions, and gender concerns while constructing language textbooks to avoid unwanted insights into occupational gender stereotypes.
A Retrospective Narrative Study of Pre-Service Teachers' Language Barrier Experiences in International Teaching Practicum
Authors:   Sebelas Maret University, Chasanah Iswatun , Sumardi Sumardi ,   Sebelas Maret University
Published: April 2022

The present retrospective narrative study reported in this article explores the international teaching practicum program has become a new trend in a lot of university-based English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher education programs, particularly in Southeast Asian countries. This phenomenon led to the high demand for university-based EFL teacher education programs of having international networking which aims to give more cross-cultural understanding and experience for the pre-service teachers in teaching EFL abroad. This retrospective narrative case study aims to investigate the language socialization experiences and challenges of two Indonesian pre-service EFL teachers during the teaching practicum program in Thailand. The data was collected through participants’ teaching practicum documents and semi-structured interviews. Grounded in a retrospective narrative study and Relational Turning Point Events (RTPEs) theoretical framework, this study is hoped to provide a better understanding of the EFL teaching development, particularly for preparing pre-service teachers for intercultural teaching practicum.
The Effect of Location Selection on Operational Costs and Fleet Management in the Airline Industry
Authors: ZEYBEL Serhan
Published: April 2022

The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of location selection in the airline industry on airline operational costs and fleet management. The effect of location selection on airline operational costs and fleet management in the airline industry is seen as a multi-criteria decision-making problem. For this purpose, the TOPSIS model, a multi-criteria decision-making method, was used. The data used in the research are handled in two stages as alternatives and criteria. The alternatives of the research are 5 different types of aircraft, 8 different locations and 10 different hubs. The alternatives to the multi-criteria decision-making process are operational costs. The main starting point of the study is where the airline's location should be and which aircraft should be used in order to reach 10 different main transfer centers with the lowest operational cost. The weighting has been made according to the average costs in the industry. In addition, in order to fully measure the effect of the location on operational costs, an index was developed with the average of the GDP, HDI and SDI values of the countries where the transfer centers are located, and it is ensured that it affects the decision-making process as 30%. According to the results of the research, it has been seen that the operational costs of the airlines to be established in locations such as Istanbul, London and Delhi are lower and the fleet management is more optimal. This study is important in terms of helping airline companies in the selection process of their establishment location. In addition, unlike the studies in the literature, three different indices such as GDP, HDI and SDI were included in the study, resulting in more realistic results.
Significance of Blooms Taxonomy in Tartary Education A Case Study in the Maritime Industry
Authors: Edirisinghe Lalih , Siriwardena Sampath , Ranwala Lakshmi
Published: April 2022

The maritime education is a modern, highly technical, professional discipline. The shipping industry requires a workforce with a great deal of skill, knowledge and expertise. Modern ships are equipped with very sophisticated toots, but having great tools is not productive unless the employees know the best way to use them. Unlike in most job tasks ashore, seafarers need high level of competence to ensure safe, secure and clean shipping industry. This paper discuss about the significance of Blooms Taxonomy in the maritime education and training. The action words of the revised taxonomy considers the cognitive processes to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and training methods. The verbs used in this taxonomy refers to the intended cognitive process that the trainer expects as the result of the educational activities.
Strategies to Overcome Marine Pollution Caused by Plastic Waste to Protect Marine Environment in Indonesia
Authors: Putri R. Eriska Ginalita Dwi , Idris Idris , Catur R.A. Gusman , Immamulhadi Immamulhadi
Published: April 2022

Nowadays marine pollution become a serious problem in the world espesially in Indonesia. Marine scientists have found harmful impact of marine pollution to marine environment, ecosystem and humans, there-quarter of all marine debris is plastic, a persistent and potentially hazardous pollutan. Plastic can be chemically harmful to wildlife, either because themselves potentially toxic or other toxic pollutan, the situation become worse when it come to marrine pollution caused by micro plastic, micro plastic is very dangerous for the ecosystem and the human in the world. Public awaarness to participate in maintaining the marine environment is decreasing day by day. Some people do not realise that microplastic are so danger to marine environment because most plastics in the ocean break up into very small particles, plastic is one of the kind of marine debris and it can come in all shapes and size, but those that are less than five millimeter in length. Indonesia is the second-biggest-contributor to ocean after China, with some estimates suggesting it is source of about 10% of global plastic pollution, if this problem can not be solved, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Unfortunetly up to present we do not have any effective methode to clean up the ocean, the only thing that we can do is reduce the use of plastic in daily life. Marine pollution is become global problem so that is why we need some strategies to solved this problem, based on internatinal frame work Indonesia and others contries should do cooperation with others country and based on national legal frame works government should make special regulation to protect marine environment. Pollution from land-based sources, either direcly by urban or argiculuture discharger or indirecly through water. Keyword: Marrine, Pollution, ASEAN
Nasotracheal Intubation under Videolaryngoscopy in Mandibular Abscess with Trismus
Authors: Walujo Albertus Medianto , Putra I Gde Agus Shuarsedana , Widana I Wayan , Manuaba Ida Ayu Manik
Published: April 2022

Management of a difficult airway is a challenge for every anesthesiologist. Mandibular stiffness, trismus, and facial structural deformities often limit the available airway management options. With a variety of techniques that have been developed today, the management of difficult airways is more optimal than conventional management. One technique that can be used is video laryngoscopy. The authors report a case of nasotracheal intubation by video laryngoscopy in a mandibular abscess patient with trismus. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the video laryngoscopy technique to assist nasotracheal intubation and to add insight for nasotracheal intubation technique in difficult airway conditions, especially trismus. Female, 60-year-old, come with a left mandibular abscess with complicated trismus who was planned for incision and drainage of the abscess. Nasotracheal intubation was performed under video laryngoscopy and during the surgical procedure the patient's vital signs were stable. This case report concludes that video laryngoscopy can be an alternative to conventional techniques and awake fiberoptic intubation in the case of nasotracheal intubation.
Manfaat Trimetazidine Dalam Tatalaksana Pasien Chronic Coronary Syndrome Dengan Stable Angina
Authors: Dion Aldy , Hartanto Edgar Bezaliel
Published: April 2022

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has resulted in the deaths of 17.9 million individuals in 2016, representing 31% of the global death. Coronary Artery Disease is a spectrum of CVD with a clinical manifestation called Chronic Coronary Syndrome (CCS). Stable angina is the main symptom of CCS that threatens patient safety. This paper aims to convey the in-depth benefits of Trimetazidine as an effective and safe pharmacological option for CCS patients with stable angina. This paper is a narrative review type literature study using the literature review method regarding the benefits of Trimetazidine (TMZ) for CCS patients with stable angina. As many as 16 references from research journal articles, case reports, and international guidelines are used. The analysis showed that administration of TMZ caused a significant frequency reduction of weekly angina attacks from 4.7 ± 3.5 to 2.2 ± 2.4 in the first month (p <0.001) and to 0.9 ± 1.3 in the third month (p <0.001). The decrease in weekly nitroglycerin consumption was -3.23, 95% CI: -4.23 to -2.24 (p <0.0001). The CCS classification of patients increased from 83% of patients classified in CCS class II or III to 32% after being given TMZ. There were no significant differences between the three doses of TMZ (3 × 20 mg, 2 × 35 mg, and 1 × 80 mg). TMZ has been reported to cause few mild side effects in patients. In general, the use of TMZ as monotherapy or in combination can improve the condition of CCS patients with stable angina.