bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship of prostate volume and prostate-specific antigen levels in Sri Lankan men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors: Balagobi B  , Solomon JP  , Chandrasekera SK  , Thiruvarangan S
Published: June 2022

Purpose: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an important cause of morbidity for ageing men worldwide. However, the available study is limited on the natural history of BPH and dynamics of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) in Sri Lankan population. This study aimed to assess the relationship between serums Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), prostate volume (PV), and PSA density (PSAD) and to evaluate variations of above parameters with aging and to assess the mean prostate volume of Sri Lankan men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Material and methods: This was a retrospective study, men diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia from January 2009 was evaluated. This study was approved by the Ethics Review Committee of Colombo South Teaching Hospital and the patient informed written consent was received. Those with UTI, PSA >10ng/dl and suspicious prostate in digital rectal examination (DRE) were excluded from the study. Data were statistically analyzed to determine the relationship of PSA, PV, PSAD and variations with age groups. Results: This study recruited a total number of 562 men, clustered into 5 age groups and their mean Prostate Volume (PV) was 42.9 (12.56SD). The median PSA was 2.5ng/dl with an inter quartile range of 0.37. The mean PSA density (PSA/PV) was 0.11 (0.023SD). The tendency towards increase in PSA and prostate volume with increasing age showed statistical significance (P<0.05). PSA density was not changed much between different age group except 51-60 age group. It is noted PSAD was fluctuating around mean PSAD of 0.11 in majority of the age groups. Conclusion: PV and PSA increase with age. Mean PV is relatively small compare to blacks and Caucasians. .PSA density in Sri Lankan men is comparable to published data in other countries and could be used as a surrogate marker to evaluate the prostate and for therapeutic decision making.
Comparison of the phytochemical characteristics of Batis maritima with traditional uses
Authors: Adrian Srikishen  , Phillip Da Silva  , Gomathinayagam Subramanian
Published: June 2022

Batis maritima, commonly referred to as Saltwort, is a halophyte found in coastal regions of various parts of North America, South America and Africa. It has historically been used in traditional medicine in the treatment of ailments such as eczema and cutaneous infections, among others. Since many of these ailments are known to be caused by fungal and bacterial pathogens, it is highly likely that extracts of B. maritima possesses strong antimicrobial properties, and, as such, may contain phytochemicals which have been known to display these phytochemical properties. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform a phytochemical screening of alcoholic extracts of B. maritima leaves and compare these to the traditional uses of the herb. Alcoholic crude extracts of leaves of the B. maritima shrub were subjected to a series of phytochemical analyses. The results of these analyses indicated the presence of glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, sterols, tannins and terpenoids. Upon a comparison of the phytochemicals detected and the documented traditional uses of the herb, a correlation may be seen between the two. Many of the phytochemicals present in the extract have been previously noted to be used in medicine to treat many diseases that are similar to those that have historically been treated with B. maritima.
A systematic mapping study of decision support systems in health informatics
Authors: Rabia Ali Alkhazmi  , Hiba Abdullah Ateeya Abdullah
Published: June 2022

The act of choosing the correct option among many available alternatives is called decision-making. Many factors should be considered to make the right choice. The decision may or may not be decisive depending on the contrast of the considered factors. When providing healthcare services, it is important to make the correct decisions to ensure providing efficient, low-cost, fast and accurate services. Many factors should be considered to make such decisions, and some have no contrast to make decision making easier. Thus, computer systems are proposed to support the decision making to ensure better service quality. Patient related information and the techniques used to communicate such information are known as Health Informatics. Health Informatics are mandatory for a decision support system designed to support the healthcare service provision related decision. The rapid development in software engineering and the high availability of computers in every healthcare facility encourages scientists and engineers to build decision support system in health informatics. Those led to a huge number of studies proposed in this field making it hard for future studies to choose the appropriate guidelines for them. Thus, this study provides a systematic mapping for existing studies that can be used as guidelines for future research.
The importance of studying metabolism in pregnancy
Authors: Deborah Garida Nunes  , Maria Gisele dos Santos  , Richard B Kreider
Published: June 2022

The gestational period is marked by an intense anabolic process. Weeks after conception, the placenta is already formed and begins to secrete important hormones related to the metabolism of various nutrients. These alter maternal metabolism, promote fetal growth, and prepare the mother for labor and lactation (HARREITER J. et al.,2006).
Ekologinen siirtymä ja valtasuhteiden muutos
Authors: Saastamoinen Uula , Paloniemi Riikka , Lehtiniemi Heidi , Oinonen Iikka , Närhi Juuli
Published: June 2022

Helmi-elinympäristöohjelma on EU:n biodiversiteettistrategiaan kytkeytyvä kansallinen luonnon monimuotoisuuden turvaamisen ohjelma, joka lisää merkittävästi Suomen luonnon ennallistamiseen, kunnostukseen ja hoitoon käytettäviä resursseja. Valtioneuvoston periaatepäätöstä varten toteutettua Helmi-elinympäristöohjelman vaikutusten arviointia käsitellään artikkelissa laajemmin työkaluna biodiversiteetin ja ekologisen siirtymän monitasohallinnoinnin ymmärtämiseen. Asiantuntijoiden tunnistamia taloudellisia, viranomais-, ympäristö- ja muita yhteiskunnallisia vaikutuksia tarkastellaan suhteessa eri valtion toimijoiden ajamiin tavoitteisiin sekä toimijoiden välisiin valtasuhteisiin. Helmi-elinympäristöohjelmalla on potentiaalia tehostaa valtionhallinnon toimijoiden toimintaa, mutta samalla se nostaa esiin jännitteitä liittyen luonnonvarojen käytön ja luonnon suojelun välisiin intressiristiriitoihin ja pyrkimyksiin häivyttää niitä, mittaamisen tapojen ja tietojärjestelmien kytkeytymisestä päätöksenteon legitimiteettiin, sekä eri toimijoiden rooleihin. Vaikka ennallistamis- ja kunnostamistoimet luovat edellytyksiä luontoarvojen palautumiselle luoden samalla yritystoimintaa, Helmi-elinympäristöohjelman vapaaehtoisuus ja talousvaikutusten arvioinnin korostuminen nähdään merkkinä luonnonsuojeludiskurssin alisteisuudesta talousdiskurssille, mikä asettaa reunaehtoja ohjelman vaikuttavuudelle, ja lisää myös arvioinnissa tunnistettuja epävarmuuksia. Ekologisen siirtymän edellyttämä kokonaisvaltaisempi hallintorakenteiden muutos vaatii toimijoiden roolien ja valtasuhteiden uudelleenmäärittymistä, ja näiden rakenteiden näkyväksi tekeminen muun muassa tutkimuksen keinoin edistää ekologisen siirtymän saavuttamista. Helmi-elinympäristöohjelman rooli monitasoisena ja hallinnonalojen rajat ylittävänä ohjelmana tuo esiin siihen liittyviä haasteita, mutta myös mahdollistaa muutosta hallinnon toimintatapoihin, monimuotoisuuden ympärillä käytävään diskurssiin, ja Suomen monimuotoisuuden tilaan.
‘One of the most important questions that human beings have to understand’
Authors: Olsson Susanne , Svensson Jonas
Published: June 2022

In the present article, the authors argue that the study of Salafism as a contemporary Islamic new religious movement could benefit from an analytical perspective separating fundamentalism into the modes of inferentialism and deferentialism. The basics of these concepts are outlined and discussed in relation to different aspects of contemporary Salafism as well as in relation to previous tendencies in Islamic history. As a case study, the authors employ the concept in an analysis of a contemporary Swedish Salafi discourse on the ‘wiping of the (leather) socks’ in the context of ritual purity. The authors argue that the concept of ‘deferential fundamentalism’ has a potential in the study of Salafism in that it allows for comparative analysis, both cross-religiously and diachronically, in contextualising Salafism historically. It also allows for an analysis of Salafi thought and practice in relation to theories of how human beings in general process social information.
Kerrontaa ilman kertojaa?
Authors: Salin Sari Johanna
Published: June 2022

Patron, Sylvie (ed.): Optional-Narrator Theory: Principles, Perspectives, Proposals. Lincoln, NB: Nebraska University Press, 2021, 336 s.
Kulttuurinen kansalaisuus materiaalisen kulttuurin lävistäjänä
Authors: Korolainen Kari
Published: June 2022

Artikkelissa pohditaan kulttuurista kansalaisuutta suhteessa ihmisten kertomuksiin heille tärkeiden tai muuten heidän elämässään mukana kulkevien esineiden käyttämisestä. Tutkimusaineistona on Kadonnut kinnas ja muita tarinoita -hankkeen teemahaastatteluja etenkin siltä osin, mitä haastateltavat kertovat esineiden käyttämisestä arvostetuksi, kuulluksi ja nähdyksi tulemisen sekä kulttuuristen elämäntapojen kannalta. Aihetta lähestytään materiaalisen kulttuurin tutkimuksen näkökulmasta keskittyen siihen, mitä haastateltavat kertovat esineidensä käyttämisestä. Teoreettisena viitekehyksenä taas on kulttuurinen kansalaisuus ymmärrettynä yhtäläisten sosiaaliskulttuuristen oikeuksien ja erilaisten kulttuuristen elämäntapojen kannalta. Metodologisesti tutkimuksessa tukeudutaan temaattiseen sisällönanalyysiin ja narratiiviseen tutkimukseen. Keskeistä on kysymys siitä, miten yhteiskunnassa mukana oleminen, näkyväksi, kuulluksi ja arvostetuksi tuleminen sekä erilaisten elämäntapojen ylläpitäminen ilmenevät mukana kulkevien tai muuten tärkeiden esineiden käyttämisestä kertomisen kautta tarkasteltuna? Tutkimustulokset havainnollistavat materiaalisen kulttuurin kannalta sitä, miten kulttuuristen elämäntapojen sekä mukana olemisen, näkyväksi tekemisen ja ylläpitämisen kontekstit konkreettisesti ulottuvat kodin piiristä vaikkapa työ- ja koulumaailman piiriin. Lisäksi esiin tulee, miten kulttuurinen mukana oleminen ja elämäntapojen ylläpitäminen näyttäytyvät aineellisesti ja tilallisesti arjen käytäntöihin kietoutuneena, joskus myös ristiriitaisina asioina. Näin artikkeli valottaa esineiden käyttämisen ja kulttuurisen kansalaisuuden taustatekijöiden erilaisia kytkentöjä konkreettisesti ja teoreettisesti poikkitieteellisesti. Kulttuurien tutkimuksen kannalta tutkimus tarjoaa esimerkkejä niin kansalaisuuteen kuin kulttuuriperintöön liittyvien moniulotteisen aihepiirien tutkimiseen.
Turvapaikanhakijoiden arjen materiaalinen niukkuus sekä kännykän luoma tuttuus ja turva välitilassa
Authors: Sotkasiira Tiina , Pöllänen Pirjo
Published: June 2022

Turvapaikanhakijoiden arki Suomessa ja Pohjois-Karjalan maaseudulla on monella tavalla välitilaista. Välitila ja välitilassa eläminen näkyy myös turvapaikanhakijoiden suhteessa esineisiin, jota määrittää materiaalinen niukkuus ja esineiden vähäisyys. Artikkelissa tarkastellaan turvapaikanhakijoiden arjen konkreettisinta ja tärkeintä rajoja ylittävää esinettä – kännykkää. Kännykkä on turvapaikanhakijoiden arjen työkalu, joka kiinnittää heitä sekä nykyiseen suomalaiseen yhteiskuntaan että entiseen kotimaahan, tai muualla maailmassa asuviin perheen ja suvun jäseniin. Muuttomatkan yllätyksellisyyden, pituuden ja siihen liittyvien monien hankaluuksien vuoksi on ymmärrettävää, että turvapaikanhakijoina Suomeen saapuneilla kulkee vain harvoin mukanaan esineitä, jotka ovat muistoja entisestä kotimaasta. Muistot on usein tallennettu kännyköihin. Artikkelissamme tarkastelemme, millaisia merkityksiä kännykkä saa tilanteessa, jossa turvapaikanhakijat asettuvat elämään Suomessa samalla, kun he pitävät yhteyttä eri puolilla maailmaa asuviin sukulaisiin ja ystäviinsä.
 

Artikkeli pohjautuu etnografiseen havainnointi- ja haastatteluaineistoon kahdessa vastaanottokeskuksessa Pohjois-Karjalassa. Lähestymistapa on etnografinen ja aineiston analyysi perustuu tulkitsevaan fenomenologiseen analyysiin. Siinä tutkimukseen osallistujien kokemuksista ja tutkijoiden havainnoista rakennetaan tulkintoja ja ymmärrystä siitä, miten turvapaikanhakijat kokevat arkisten esineiden kautta rakentuvan materiaalisen ja kulttuurisen maailmansa asuessaan vastaanottokeskuksissa, joissa tutut arjen esineet ovat poissa ja tuttuus ja kodinomaisuus on koetettava löytää täysin uudenlaisessa ympäristössä.
Laulava kallio
Authors: Valovesi Ulla , Rainio Riitta
Published: June 2022

Olemme tutkineet kaikua yli 100 kalliomaalauksella, ja poikkeuksellisen hyvä kaiku vaikuttaa olevan paikoille luonteenomaista. Varsinkin laulun kaikuminen maalauskallioilla eli näille paikoille ominainen laulumaisema erottaa usein maalauskallioita ympäristön muista kallioista. Tässä artikkelissa tarkastelemme Raaseporissa sijaitsevan Lammasjärven kalliomaalausten laulumaisemaa aistihavaintoihin perustuvana kokemuksena laulamalla yhdessä maalauskallion kaiun kanssa, vertaamalla maalauskallioita niitä monin tavoin muistuttaviin saamelaisiin seitoihin sekä äänittämällä, mittaamalla ja tuottamalla spektrianalyysikuvaajia.
 
Ruumiillisena kokemuksena maalauskallio hahmottuu kanssalaulajana, joka nousee esiin kallion halkeamien muodostavista suurista ihmismäisistä kasvoista. Kallion pinta on poikkeuksellisen rikas, ja siitä voi hahmottaa myös mm. karhun tassut ja karhujen päitä. Laulaminen yhdessä maalauskallion kaiun kanssa vaikuttaa laulajan tietoisuuden tilaan sekä tapaan hahmottaa kallioita.
 
Useissa historiallisissa lähteissä kaiku mainitaan tärkeänä piirteenä seitoja valittaessa. Joikaaminen on ollut keskeinen tekijä seidoilla pidetyissä seremonioissa, ja ilman omaa joikua saamelainen noita ei voinut langeta loveen. Lammasjärven maalauskallion poikkeuksellinen laulumaisema viittaa kuuloaistin ja äänen käyttöön myös kalliomaalauksilla sekä kaikumisen aiheuttamaan tavallista voimakkaampaan sonic driving -vaikutukseen, joka edesauttaa toisen tietoisuuden tilaan siirtymistä.
 
Tulokulmalaskenta vahvistaa, että kaiku vastaa suoraan maalauskalliosta. Äänisignaalin analyysityökaluilla tuotetut spektrianalyysikuvaajat näyttävät miten kallio vastaa lauluun ääntä heijastamalla ja toistaa jokaisen äänen tarkasti - kallio kirjaimellisesti laulaa samaa laulua laulajan kanssa. Spektrianalyysikuvaajat tarjoavat korvin havaittavalle äänisignaalille vaihtoehtoisen, visuaalisen representaation ja tuovat signaalista esiin uutta, mitattavaa ja vertailtavaa tietoa.
 
Kalliomaalauspaikat ovat olleet moniaistisesti koettavia paikkoja, jotka tarjoavat poikkeuksellisen hyvän mahdollisuuden yhteyden kokemiseen ja kommunikaatioon ihmisen sekä luonnon muiden kanssalaulajien ja kanssaeläjien välillä. Seitojen tapaan ne sijoittuvat osaksi vuorovaikutteista, relationaalista epistemologiaa ja ontologiaa sekä paikasta lähtevää, moniaistista tiedonmuodostusta
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF TIPE TEAM QUIZ TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR IPA SISWA KELAS III SD NEGERI MARGOYASAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Utaminingsih Retno , Alym Ganjar
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the trend of science learning achievement of third-grade students of SD Negeri Margoyasan Yogyakarta using the Team Quiz type of active learning model and to determine the differences in science learning achievement of third-grade students of SD Negeri Margoyasan Yogyakarta between those using the Team Quiz and expository active learning models. Data collection techniques with documentation techniques and test techniques. The results of the validity test of 30, obtained 28 items were declared valid. The results of the instrument reliability test obtained the KR-20 value of 0.923. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis and a t-test. The analysis prerequisite test used the normality test of the data distribution and the homogeneity of variance test. The results showed that the trend of science learning achievement of third-grade students of SD Negeri Margoyasan Yogyakarta who used the Team Quiz type of active learning model was included in the very high category and there was a very significant difference in science learning achievement between those who used the Team Quiz type of active learning model and the expository model.
Code Mixing Found in Bukan Empat Mata Program on Trans 7 Television Channel
Authors: Nur Hamidah Fitria
Published: June 2022

This study is aimed to find the kinds of code mixing and to know which kinds of code mixing are dominantly used in Bukan Empat Mata Program on TRANS 7 Television channel. Descriptive qualitative method is used in this study. The data were collected through watching, recording, transferring, playing, selecting and transcribing the data from the conversations between the presenters and the guest stars. The collected data were then analyzed through identifying the data, selecting the data related to the code mixing, listing and classifying the data based on the kinds of code mixing and finally drawing conclusion. It was found that there are two kinds of code mixing used by prersenters and guest stars in Bukan Empat Mata program, namely situational and conversational code mixing. Between two kinds of code mixing, conversational code mixing is dominantly used both by presenters and the guest stars in which they sometimes change the pronunciation from English into Indonesian in the conversation.
Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) as a Technique to Foster Students’ Speaking Skill
Authors: Muzammil Lasim , Andy Andy
Published: June 2022

Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) is quite essential to improve EFL learners’ speaking ability. It can be done successfully by means of the basic concept of TPRS known as comprehensible input in second language acquisition (SLA). This paper presents a study on learners’ speaking ability through TPRS making use of three important steps; Showing, Telling, and Reading. This is a quantitative study using quasi-experimental as the two intact groups are used; experimental and control group. The data are obtained from pre-test, post-test and questionnaires viewed from both students’ and teachers’ perspective. The data from pre-test and post-test are analyzed by using independent sample t-test. The experimental and control are ascertained to be homogenous in term of English performance from the pre-test analysis. The post-test are carried out from both groups after the treatment and the the result of the test are compared in order to prove if the null hypothesis is rejected indicating that there is significant difference performance between the two groups. The result of the study is expected to be beneficial for English teachers, EFL learners, and further researchers.
Argumentative Statements in The 2016 Presidential Debates Of The U.S: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Khoirunisa Andini , Indah Rohmani Nur
Published: June 2022

This study investigates the argumentative statements of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during the debates. By employing two theories, Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Toulmin's model of argument, it aims to expose how various ideologies are expressed in the structure of arguments. It uses Toulmin (2003) model of argument to analyze the structures of argumentation during the debates constituting six elements (i.e. claim, data, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal). While Van Dijk’s framework covering three levels of discourse structure (the meaning, the argumentation and the rhetoric) is used to analyze the reproduction of racism, manipulation, and Islamophobia. The result indicates the discourse of the candidates contributes the reproduction of manipulation by focusing on the positive self-presentation of “us” (civilized) and negative other-presentationof “them” (terrorists) as a mind control of the audience.
Challenges in Writing Academic Papers for International Publication Among Indonesian Graduates Students
Authors: Azizah Umu Arifatul , Budiman Asep
Published: June 2022

The aims of this study are to investigate the problems and challenges of university students in writing English scholarly article for an international journal and to elaborate their perceptions toward the importance of writing for the publication. Furthermore, it also explores the certain needs to support their skills in the process of writing the article.The investigation involves 20 students from one of the universities in Indonesia. It uses a questionnaire consisted of 24 items to understand the students‟ problems and perceptions of the issues in relation to writing for the academic publication in English. The findings of this study indicate that claiming knowledge was the most difficult aspect in writing the article. On the other hand, students agree that writing for international publication is considered as a crucial action in academic field, and henceforth, they needs to have university‟s support to prepare students‟ writing. Finally, some suggestions related to students‟ problem in writing for international publicationare are offered.
Developing English Materials for Efl Learners at Islamic Junior High School
Authors: Lukman Syafi’i Muhammad , Andria Gestanti Rohfin
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this research was to develop an EFL course book for the first semester learners at the Islamic junior high school in Indonesia. The material development includes some procedures of need analysis, material development, expert validation, material revision, try-out and final revision. Based on the results of questionnaires distributed to 106-second graders, the interviews done to the teachers and field notes taken from a document of the syllabus, this research revealed that most of the students and English teachers require English instructional materials embracing religious and general knowledge. After validated by the experts and tried-out to the students, this research finally produced English materials that were supplemented by a teacher‟s guide, student‟s worksheets and a CD containing listening materials.
The Profile of Efl Learners As Measured By An English Proficiency Test
Authors: Sulistyo Gunadi Harry , Suharyadi
Published: June 2022

This study aims at profiling the students’ English proficiency in the Department of English, Universitas Negeri Malang (UM). The English proficiency of 277 students across admission Classes in 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 who are involved in the study is measured by using a proficiency test. The subtests reliability was assured and the data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. The results show no respondent reached the advanced level; the majority was in the low intermediate level. It indicates that the respondents’ score was not linear with their year of admission classes. However, a linearly increasing average score was respectively observed from the scores of Classes of 2015, 2014, and 2013. Statistical differences in the mean scores of the students across admission classes were observed. Next, no evidence of statistical differences was observed in the mean score of the students across different study programs in their seventh semester. Finally, none of Class of 2013 exactly met the graduate profile. However, those beyond the profile and those below the profile were marginally comparable. These findings were further discussed.
Communicative Game-Based Learning in EFL Grammar Class: Suggested Activities and Students’ Perception
Authors: Fithriani Rahmah
Published: June 2022

The role of grammar instruction is inevitably important for second and/or foreign language mastery. Unfortunately, in practice, many English teachers in foreign language contexts such as in Indonesia still teach grammar deductively; that is, learners are provided the grammar rules and examples, are told to memorize them, and then are asked to apply the rules to other examples. This particular method of teaching is believed to produce learners who cannot use the language communicatively although they have considerable knowledge of grammar rules. It has also been seen as contributing to learners’ passive participation and negative feelings towards grammar learning. The aims of this paper are to give an alternative solution to that problem by offering some ideas of game-based activities and to investigate students’ perception of the implementation of communicative game-based grammar learning. Using pre- and post-study questionnaire, the research study was conducted with 30 adult EFL learners taking an after-class English course. The findings indicated that these activities were effective in creating a non-threatening and more relaxing grammar classes, changing students’ negative perception of grammar learning and improving their perceived communicative skills.
Inter and Intra-Culture-Based Group Discussion to Promote Learning Autonomy in A Bicultural Class
Authors: Iftanti Erna
Published: June 2022

Learning as a systematic change in knowledge, insights, behavior, and motivation occurs either in-classroom or out-of-classroom context. However, for bicultural class consisting of Indonesian and Thai EFL students in Indonesian context, to achieve such goals of learning is challenging, since the EFL students staying in such a class comprising those from two different cultural backgrounds faced some underlying learning problems. Therefore, to establish learning autonomy is significant. This article is then aimed at exploring inter and intra-culture-based group discussion which proved to be able to promote their learning autonomy. This research conducted qualitatively through observation, interview, and questionnaire revealed that the learning problems found in a bicultural class i.e. learning readiness, learning style, learning habits, and motivation can be solved by building and implementing both inter and intra-culture-based group discussion conducted in and outside classroom settings. This finding can be considered as important insight to create EFL students’ learning autonomy which contributes to prevent them from encountering learning problems in a bicultural class so that the EFL learning goals can be better achieved.
Pre-Service English Teachers’ Attitude Towards Hots to Prepare Better Assessment
Authors: Siregar Renol Aprico
Published: June 2022

Although Higher-Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) has currently been an ongoing topic of interest among educational researchers, there has been no wide exploration of such notion and its relation to the learning assessment. This instrumental case study aimed to investigate attitudes of Indonesian pre-service English teachers with reference to using HOTS-based test to prepare better assessment. The study was qualitatively conducted to scrutinize the participants’ attitudes on using the HOTS framework in designing more qualified assessment for students. The data were obtained through interview and questionnaire. The total of 10 preservice teachers participating in the study were purposively chosen regarding their familiarity and comprehension with the study issue. The data were analyzed by employing descriptive qualitative data analysis. The result indicated that in spite of some situational restrictions, all of the participants shared their positive attitude towards HOTS principles to be adopted in providing better assessment from the affective, behavioral and cognitive points of view due to some influencing factors. More researches on the area of HOTS and its implementation on the area of assessment were also expected to furnish more contributive information in this issue.
The Role of Mobile Phones As Effective Tools For Language Learning By Libyan EFL Learners
Authors: Alsied Safia Mujtaba
Published: June 2022

The current technological era has witnessed a great advancement in the world of mobile technology. Mobiles gadgets have now turned out to be an integral element of the daily life. Given the fact that mobile devices can be used to serve a number of functions, EFL learners can utilize them regularly to enhance their process of learning and attain good learning outcome. This article intends to explore the effectiveness of using mobile phones in language learning by Libyan EFL learners. To further investigate this issue, questionnaires were administered to 151 Libyan EFL undergraduate students from the English department of Sebha University and focus group discussions (FGDs) were carried out with 18 students. The results revealed that using mobile phones in learning was effective to a great extent. Besides, the majority of Libyan EFL learners utilized their mobile phones mostly to check meaning of words, to listen to English songs and to develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. The findings also demonstrated that Libyan EFL learners exhibited positive perceptions towards using mobile phones in learning English.
How Duterte States His View on The Philippines and Other Countries Relation: A Discursive Strategy Analysis
Authors: Chaerunnisa Andifa , Dewi Haru Deliana
Published: June 2022

Different types of social or cultural background, combined with a region or social status, go into the making of spoken or written discourse. One of the interesting spoken discourses to discuss is political interview. It often reveals the intention of political leadersâ€™ way of speaking. While there are those who are subtle in their way of talking, there are also a few who do not, one of whom is the Philippinesâ€™ president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Known for his outspoken personality, he often states controversial things that influence his country and derive critics from various places. Using van Dijkâ€™s (2004) framework, this study analyzes the macro and micro discursive strategies used by Duterte in delivering his views on other countriesâ€™ relations with the Philippines based on his most-watched English interview with Russia Today. The findings revealed that the macro strategies used by Duterte are positive self-presentation, negative other-presentation, and outside polarization. Meanwhile, the mostly micro discursive strategies used are implication, lexicalization, and example/illustration.
Exposure to Englishes in Listening Classrooms: The Perspectives Of Indonesian ESL Learners
Authors: Kusumaningputri Reni
Published: June 2022

Due to the global scale of English use, English as a lingua franca (ELF) is at play. Given this reality, exposes to different varieties of English rather than a single variety of English, preparing second language learners to Englishes is paramount for readiness to involve in ELF communication. This paper reports on the classroom instruction of exposing college listeners with Englishes via TED talks using a portfolio to find out how they see these varieties and what they can learn from them. Data were from records of portfolio and questions at the end of the instruction. Using general inductive analysis, there were three lessons learned from the instruction. Acknowledgement of many models of English, Englishes can be the â€˜rightâ€™ English, and Englishes as a marker of identity were lessons observed to appear from the Englishes exposure. The exposes to Englishes also brought about complexities of wholehearted adoption to Indonesian accent. Pedagogical implications for classroom instructions are also made.
The Influence of Attributional Beliefs On Indonesian EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Florida Nancy Agatha , Mbato Concilianus Laos
Published: June 2022

This research investigated how Indonesian EFL learners attributed their successes and failures in reading comprehension and whether or not there was any correlation between attributional beliefs and EFL learnersâ€™ monitoring strategies in reading. The researchers distributed Attributional Beliefs Questionnaire (ABQ) and Reading Monitoring Strategies Questionnaire (RMSQ) to undergraduate students in the third semester (n=36) of a private university in Kupang, the capital city of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province. The data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation scale. Six students were selected to be interviewed to obtain qualitative data. Based on the results, 56% of students attributed their successes and failures in reading to the internal factors (efforts and strategies) rather than the external ones (reading text and learning environment). There was a moderate and insignificant correlation between attributional beliefs and reading monitoring strategies with r=0.51. It indicated that students need to regulate themselves and navigate their learning based on their attributional beliefs or they would experience learned helplessness. This research offered two implications for the teaching of reading among Indonesian EFL learners. In order to gain a greater opportunity to experience more reading success, language teachers were recommended to introduce attribution concepts and implement all reading strategies to their students.
Pola Komunikasi Dan Proses Akulturasi Mahasiswa Asing Di STAIN Kediri
Authors: Amanah Siti
Published: June 2022

The research aims to: (1). describe the patterns of communication employed by Thai students to facilitate theÂ process of their adaptation and acculturation with the Indonesian culture especially in the environment STAINÂ Kediri ; (2). to identify and describe internal and external factors that facilitate Thai students in the process ofÂ adaptation and acculturation with culture, especially in the Kediri .Â This study is categoried into descriptive research type with qualitative method. Methods of collecting data areÂ by using direct observation, participative, in depth interview and documentation. The respondents were takenÂ with purposive sampling technique. The data analysis applied is Miles and Hubermanâ€™s interactive model ofÂ data analysis which consist of data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing and verification.Â The result shows that: (1) the communication patterns that are applied to facilitate the process of adaptation andÂ acculturation with the culture of Indonesia in the environment STAIN Kediri are interpersonal communicationÂ with friends countrymen, friends in campus, and nearby residents. There was also a group communication toÂ perform routine discussion and groups of discussion; (2) Internal factors that help the process of adaptationÂ and acculturation is a psychological adaptation that is the motivation of their friends and countrymen, whileÂ external factors are socio-cultural adaptation that is intended to improve interaction with the new culture,Â their land lady and their friends. In addition, the potential of acculturation include similarities in terms ofÂ religion, race, environment, similar language (i.e. Malay), educational background, open personality, knowledgeÂ about Indonesia. Besides, the age of Thai students who are still young make them easy to be accustomed withÂ new culture and environment.
Using Think Pair Share Method to Improve The Reading Skill On Narrative Text Of The Students Of MTSN Kunir Blitar
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Badriyah Laelatul
Published: June 2022

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi penerapan metode think-pair share (berpikir-berpasanganberbagi)Â untuk meningkatkan ketrampilan membaca teks naratif pada siswa kelas delapan MTsN Kunir,Â Blitar. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Intrument penelitian yangÂ digunakan adalah observasi, catatan lapangan, dan tes. Subject penelitian adalah siswa kelas delapan MTsNÂ Kunir, Blitar yang terdiri dari 36 siswa. Ada dua kriteria kesuksesan pada penelitian ini. Pertama, jika 80%Â siswa berpartisipasi aktif pada proses pembelajaran, dan kedua jika 80% siswa mendapat skor minimum 75Â sebagaimana kriteria skor minimum (KKM).Â Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada dua putaran untuk menerapkan metode think-pair-share denganÂ sukses. Hasil penelitian pada putaran pertama menunjukkan 38,8% siswa dapat melampaui skor minimum.Â Sedangkan dari hasil observasi, partisipasi siswa pada aktifitas membaca adalah 13, 8% pada pertemuanÂ pertama dan 25% pada pertemuan kedua. Oleh karena itu, putaran pertama belum sukses, dan perlu diadakanÂ perbaikan pada perlakuan yang diberikan. Pada putaran kedua, 81,25% siswa mampu melampaui batas skorÂ minimum 75, dan partisipasi siswa pada aktifitas membaca adalah 80,25%. Sehingga bisa disimpulkan bahwaÂ putaran kedua sukses.
Analisa Manajemen Portofolio Investasi Reksadana Syari’ah Ditinjau Dari Strategi Investasi Berdasarkan Resiko Investasi Dan Pengukuran Kinerja
Authors: Natalina Sri Anugrah
Published: June 2022

Shariâ€™ah mutual funds has its own charm than other types of mutual funds. Shariâ€™ah mutual funds isÂ not limited only to Muslims as the general public, who are already seeing the benefits of investmentÂ that is based on the choice of sector and company specific criteria more promising and minimize risk.Â Islamic mutual funds are able to contribute the confidence of investors amounted to 3.31% in 2011, 4.31% inÂ 2012 and 3.79% in 2013. So the value of the confidence of investors on mutual fund products sharia to 2013 is stillÂ around 3-4% . As for growth on Islamic mutual funds into one of the capital market products showed an increaseÂ in value in 2012 amounted to 3.79% later in the year 2013 to 4.32%.Â Investment portfolio management works based framework (framework) for investment management whichÂ covers the planning, implementation, evaluation, and adjustment. In mutual funds, investment managersÂ responsible for investment activities, which includes the analysis and selection of investment types, and performÂ the necessary actions for the benefit of investors. Form of mutual fund performance measurement Shariâ€™ahÂ assessed net asset value (NAV) of the sub weekly. Showed a good performance rekasadana Shariâ€™ah when in aÂ period of return obtained is more positive.Â
Kesetaraan Di Muka Hukum Bagi Penyandang Disabilitas (Analisis Putusan Nomor 28/Pid.B/Pn.Skh/2013)
Authors: Nurhayati Siti
Published: June 2022

The right on the same position on the law means that every citizens including disabilities persons have the same change to use their rights regulated by the institution. Indonesia government has signed Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in March 30, 2007 in New York. That even shows the strong intention of Indonesia country to respect, save, fulfill, and develop the disabilities personsâ€™ right to fulfill the welfare of the disabilities persons. There is a case happened in Sukaharjo in the decision No. 18/Pid.B/PN.SKH/2013 about a crime defeated the disabilities person. This study employed library research design. The finding shows that the judges in the decision Nomor 28/Pid.B/PN.SKH state that the defendant convicted 8 years 6 months. The decision can be used as jurisprudence for other judges in examining the same case in order to avoid criminal disparity. In a further development, the criminal appeals to the High Court in Central Java, and in the High Court, Decision No. 244 / Pid 2013 / P.T.Smg actually strengthens the High Court Decision Sukoharjo with 10 years prison. Based on this decision it should increase the capacity of law enforcement agencies in the fulfillment of the right to a fair trial for persons with disabilities must be done. It aims to introduce the concept of disability to law enforcement officials, provide an understanding of human rights, especially the rights of persons with disabilities to law enforcement officials, as well as provide expertise (skills) to law enforcement authorities on the way and methods to fulfill the accessibility of persons with
Studi Living Qur’an: Pembacaan Ayat-Ayat Al-Qur’an Dalam Prosesi Isi Qubur Di Kota Bangkok Thailand
Authors: Arifin M. Zaenal , Handayani Diah , Phantawi Sarawut , Nipapan Nattapon
Published: June 2022

Al-Qurâ€™an becomes a part of life of Muslims in Bangkok Thailand. Reading Al-Qurâ€™an becomes a value to the Muslim community there, especially to send the reward of reciting the Quran to Muslims who had died that they call as â€˜isi quburâ€™ ritual. This research is qualitative research, which is a case study on the implementation of â€˜isi quburâ€™ procession in the city of Bangkok Thailand. The researchers used the method of observation, interviews and documentation to obtain the necessary data. After the stage of data analysis, the researchers concluded as follows; Scriptures used in the procession of â€˜isi quburâ€™ are 13 kinds, namely: surah al-Fatihah (1): verses 1-7, Surah Yasin (36): 1-83 verse, Surah al-Ikhlas (112): verses 1-4, surah al-Falaq (113) verses 1-5, surah al-Nas (114) verses 1-6, surah al-Baqarah (2) verses 1-5, surah al-Baqarah (2) verse 163, surah al-Baqarah (2) verse 225, surah al-Baqarah (2) verse 284-286, surah Hud (11): 73, surah al-Ahzab (33) verse 33, surah al-Ahzab (33) verse 56, surah Ali Imran ( 3) verse 173. The reasons of the use of those Al-Qurâ€™an verses in the procession of â€˜isi quburâ€™ are: firstly in general the majority of scholars do not have different opinion that reading Al-Qurâ€™an is basically justified by religion and a reward, anytime and in any place. Secondly, in particular a lot of information in Al-Qurâ€™an and Hadith that can serve as strong arguments by scholars for the arrival reward of reading Al-Qurâ€™an and prayer for those who have died.
Fenomena Tajdīdu An-Nikah Di Kelurahan Ujung Kecamatan Semampir Kodya Surabaya
Authors: Nafik Mohammad
Published: June 2022

TajdÄ«du an-Nikah is principle a process of marriage agreement between a man and a girl which have been legally married. It is conducted because of some reasons. Even though, there is no basis of law both syarâ€™i and positive law, TajdÄ«du an-Nikah practice can be found in entire place of Indonesian country. TajdÄ«du an-Nikah becomes one of solutions to repair marriage agreement and not to repeat marriage agreement. TajdÄ«du an-Nikah which is conducted by the couple is as an alternative way to add the betterment between them, and to expect barokah in their family in order to live welfare and serenely because it contains tajammul (beauty) and ihtiyati (care). This article is based on a research conducted in Ujung village, Semampir, Surabaya Utara by using qualitative approach. The findings show that TajdÄ«du an-Nikah phenomena is cause by some factors namely religious belief and tradition developed in the community. TajdÄ«du an-Nikah is believed that it can give a problem solution on un-having children, unsmoothing economy, using wali hakim in the first marriage agreement, or wandering in a long time one of the couple. Some of them are based on worry (careful), or afraid if the relation of the couple has been not halal.
Gender Differences on Learning Styles And Learning Strategies Of English Department Students Of Stain Kediri
Authors: Nurkholida Erna
Published: June 2022

Artikel ini mencoba untuk menemukan perbedaan gender dalam gaya belajar bahasa dan strategi belajar pada mahasiswa kelas listening di jurusan bahasa Inggris STAIN Kediri. Penelitian ini menggunakan the perceptual learning-style preference questionnaire (PLSPQ) untuk menginvestigasi kecenderungan gaya belajar dan the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) versi 7.0 yang didesain oleh Oxford untuk mengetahui kecenderungan strategi belajar mahasiswa bahasa Inggris. Kedua angket tersebut diberikan kepada 126 mahasiswa. Hail penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa ada perbedaan antara mahasiswa perempuan dan laki-laki. Mahasiswa perempuan cenderung gaya belajar auditory dan kelompok, sementara mahasiswa laki-laki cenderung gaya belajar visual dan kinesthetic. Untuk strategi belajar, mahasiswa perempuan menunjukan bahwa mereka mengambil strategi belajar afektif dan sosial dengan skor rata-rata 36 dan 35, sementara mahasiswa laki-laki menunjukkan kognitif dan kompensasi dengan skor rata-rata 36 dan 38,5. Artinya bahwa gaya belajar minor dan utama diambil. Gaya belajar utama diartikan bahwa mahasiswa merasa nyaman dan menggunakannya untuk kepentingan mahasiswa. Gaya belajar minor artinya bahwa mahasiswa menggunakan model ini tetapi biasanya sebagai pilihan kedua atau ketika berhubungan dangan gaya belajar lain
Manajemen Perubahan Kurikulum KTSP 2006 Ke-Kurikulum 2013 Di SMA Negeri 1 Kediri
Authors: Bashori
Published: June 2022

This article aims to know (1) the implementation of a change management curriculum KTSP into curriculum 2013; (2) the implication of a change management to learning process; and (3) supports and obstacles factors in the implementation of a change management in SMAN I Kediri. This is a qualitative field research. The subjects are chosen using purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The data are collected by using interview, observation, and documentation. The technique of data analysis uses descriptive qualitative through inductive approach. The findings show that first the implementation management process of curriculum KTSP into curriculum 2013 in SMAN 1 Kediri consists of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling. In practice, the four steps run effectively. However, the controlling process still has not run effectively yet and real in the field. Second, the change management implied on the role of guidance and counseling (BK), the label of department (interest), teacherâ€™s book and studentâ€™s book, lesson concept, assessment concept, and scientific approach. Third, the supports factors of the curriculum 2013 implementation in SMAN 1 Kediri are RSBI status, full day school, the students, teachers, and curriculum analysis. The obstacles factors are book procurement, facilities, and financial.
Desain Pendidikan Multikultural dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: June 2022

Indonesian are very rich in ethnic, culture, religion, race, and also language. Indonesianâ€™s diversity at one side could potentially be a nation's progress factor and on the other side could be a serious threat to the emergence of various social problems. In fact, Indonesia currently facing the problem of intolerance and radicalism. It shows that awareness about the importance of respecting diversity and living in diversity is not yet optimal in society. Education, especially religious education occupies strategic role in effort to raise awareness about the importance of coexistence in diversity. This article will review the design of islamic education in multiculturalism perspective.
Inteligensi Pelajaran Fiqih Materi Hukum Perkawinan: Studi Penerapan Metode Quantum Learning
Authors: Wahyuni Yayuk Sri
Published: June 2022

Intelligence education is used to determine the extent of learning achievement that can be achieved by individual, for adjustment in schools majors, and treatment to the educational subject. One of entrance examination for admission or continuing education and entry in workplace are through intelligence test. In problem solving, whether sooner or later, one of influence factor is the individualâ's intelligence. This research used class action study which consist of a series of four activities performed in a recurring cycle; (a) planning, (b) implementation, (c) observation, and (d) reflection. The result of this study are; there is an increase in Fiqh intelligence on the discussion of marriage law through the implementation of quantum learning in XI IPS 3 class of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Bojonegoro. The average value of intelligence of 78.33 raise into 81.75, so there is an increase in intelligence value of 3.42.