bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
„Köz”jegyző az egyházban
Authors: Nagy Henriett
Published: January 2018

The current, traditional Latin-type civil law notaries do not exist within the organisation of the Roman Catholic Church. However, the ecclesiastical “notary” and the concept, function and activities of the civil law notary may be related, and even made parallel, which may support the idea of some common origin or development. My article discusses the reason why we may still speak of persons having quasi notarial competence within the church. Also, it purportsto describe the diplomatic mission of the Vatican, the tasks of the embassy, touching on the issue of legalization as well; moreover, it draws a parallel between the ecclesiastical clerk and the civil law notary from the aspect of civil legal principles, such as impartiality and independence, comparing them also in terms of appointment and similar elements concerning attestations. It covers the rules governing the preparation of instruments and the certification of copies in more detail, as well as the procedural function of the ecclesiastical clerk, the similarities concerning archives and the custody of documents, and finally presents the issue of removability and termination of office.
Kísérlet a poena extraordinaria egy jelentésének feltárására a 18. század második felének debreceni ítélkezési gyakorlatában
Authors: Biczó András
Published: January 2018

In my essay I analyze a possible semantic content of poena extraordinaria. Int the first part of the study can be found on interpretation concerning the different meanings of poena ordinaria and poena extraordinaria. In my hypothesis I suppose if the crime hasn't been entirely proved by accuser then the judge has to apply the category of poena extraordinaria. I examine three criminal brief of cases from Debrecen at 18th century in the second part; trying to verify my hypothesis.
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Kalman Filter Approach to Estimate the Clamping Force of Electro-Mechanical Brake
Authors: Bae Junhyung , Eum Sangjune , Lee Seonghun
Published: January 2018

In thispaper, a hybrid genetic algorithm (GA) and Kalman filter approach to combining motor encoder and current sensor models is presented to accurate estimate the clamping force of an electro-mechanical brake (EMB). Elimination of the clamping force sensor and measurement cables results in lower cost and increased reliability of an EMB system, including its electric motor.A Kalman filter is a special kind of observer that provides optimal filtering of the measurement noise and inside the system if the covariances of these noises are known. The proposed combined estimator is based on Kalman filter optimized by GA in which the motor encoder is used in a dynamic stiffness model and the motor current sensor is used to give measurement updates in a torque balance model. A real-coded GA is used to optimize the noise matrices and improve the performance of the Kalman filter. Experimental results show that, by using the proposed estimator, the virtual clamping force sensor can handle highly dynamic situations, making it suitable for possible use in sensorless fault-tolerant control. It is shown that the proposed combined estimator improves the root mean square error (RMSE) performance. The developed estimator can be used in real vehicle environments because it can adapt to parameter variations.
Affecting Factors Titanium Oxide of Nanoparticles for the Electrical Effect on Insulation Resistance of the Transformer Oil
Authors: Dessouky Sobhy. S. , Abdelwahab Saad A. Mohamed , Shaban Mohammed
Published: January 2018

In most cases, The electrical insulation of the transformer oil will be exposed to different internal problems, such as short circuit , over voltage, over load, over excitation and etcetera. The insulation of transformer will be sever decreased into minimum value. This requires some treatments of oil liquid ,such as refining or replacing the damaged oil with a new, which is a very expensive process. In this paper, the Insulation Resistance (IR) of transformer oil will be enhanced by using nanoparticles NPs. Titanium oxide (TiO2) one of them, which will be used in this experiment. The (NPs) improve the insulation, physical and chemical properties of transformer oil. The breakdown voltage will be tested for pure oil and after the addition (TiO2) according to IEC standard methods. The results of this study indicated that addition of TiO2 in certain quantities of pure oils can be affected the Insulation Resistance (IR) and electrical breakdown voltage. A comparative study was conducted to identify the effects of using nanoparticles in pure transformer oils to ensure their effect on electrical Insulation Resistance (IR). The results are indicated an increasing in the breakdown voltage and the dissipation factor of the transformer oil, thus results using nanoparticles oil higher than pure oil.
Sistemas de producción competitivos mediante la implementación de la herramienta Lean Manufacturing
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , Jiménez Castillo María Teresa , Muratalla-Bautista Gabriela
Published: January 2018

El presente proyecto de investigación tiene la finalidad de analizar el impacto en la mejora continua y la optimización de un sistema de producción mediante la implementación de la herramienta Lean Manufacturing, así como los cambios que se generan en distintas compañías mediante un instrumento; esto se logra usando diferentes métodos y técnicas de investigación, como lo es la revisión documental de diferente literatura, el análisis documental y la recolección de datos. Dentro de los resultados se obtienen tablas y figuras que muestran la eficiencia de esta herramienta, lo cual comprueba su validez mediante casos de éxito donde se implementó, además información relevante que podría ser utilizada como base en las empresas que no hayan optado por su aplicación.
Nutritional status of children in a remote village of desert region Tharparkar Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Rani Fayza
Published: January 2018

Background and Introduction: An increasing number of deaths have accused at Tharparkar desert region of Sindh. Hence, a nutrition relief camp was set up at two remote villages named Haryar and Bhorilo. Visiting team consisted of nutritionists, dietitians, pediatricians and logistic support providers. Objective: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition among children (0-10 yrs) and its association with their living conditions. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted. Mothers with children aged 1 month to 10 years were invited to visit the camp.200 children were screened for malnutrition using anthropometric measurements including height, weight and Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). Dietary intake data was    collected from mother including information about feeding practices, vaccination, disease history, and living conditions. Data was analyzed through SPSS 17. Inc using descriptive statistics. Results: Out of 200 children, 191 questionnaires were     completed. Mean age was 3.6 Â± 2.8 SD years. There were 101(52.9%) males and 90(47%) females. Results showed that 42.4 % (n=81) were affected by severe    malnutrition (lower than 3rd percentile). Children less than 5 years were severely wasted as per WHO diagnostic criteria for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) as   indicated by 79(51%) children had a z score of -4 SD (for height & weight). Further analysis of children under 5 years into the mild acute (â‰¤13.5 cm), moderate Acute (11.5-12.5 cm) and severe acute malnutrition (<11.5 cm) was carried out. The data demonstrated that 33.7 % (n=32) children had mild malnutrition, 37.7 % (n=58)  suffered from moderate malnutrition and 15 % (n=23) had severe malnutrition. Food intake includes roti (Pakistani bread) and chatni (green chilies paste). There was no consumption of fruit, vegetable and milk due to no availability. Infants were breast fed and vaccinated but inappropriate and delayed weaning practices were reported by the mothers. Nearest medical facility/hospital was located at a distance of 15-30 miles. Conclusion: Major non nutrition related factors found to be contributing towards malnutrition were lack of education, water scarcity, non-availability of food, drinking water and lack of basic health facilities. There should be a provision of basic health facilities at community level. Health education and nutrition counseling should be included in their basic health initiatives.
ADHD for Non-psychiatrist
Authors: Albatti Turki Homod
Published: January 2018

In this topic I will focus mainly on clinical guidelines that help health care provider other than psychiatrist (MD, speech and language pathologist, psychologist, special education and others.) How to discover ADHD symptomatically, Clinical presentation and differential diagnosis from other organic and non-organic causes that can mimic ADHD symptoms like sleep apnea, hearing impairment, anxiety and delay cognitive ability. With treatment modality that we can use (pharmacology and non-pharmacology.
Folic acid promotion and use in reduction of congenital malformations: Behavior change and awareness perspective in Indian public health context
Authors: Ahmed Shoeb
Published: January 2018

Introduction and Aims: Congenital malformations (CMs) are a worldwide public health problem. The adequate use of FA by Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) seeking conception or not excluding the possibility of a pregnancy resulted to be insufficient throughout the country. One of the presumed factors is awareness level and attitudes of healthcare professionals recommending FA and preconception counseling WRA. To date very few studies have been carried out to investigate healthcare professionals’ awareness about CMs and preventing measures. Materials and Method: The main aim of this research study was to assess the awareness level of healthcare professionals involved in preconception counseling for reducing CMs in Telangana state of India. A preliminary survey on a sample of 141 healthcare professionals was carried out in Hyderabad and Warangal districts of Telangana state, India. The instrument used for conducting the survey was a self-administrated questionnaire with 14 questions. Targeted populations were different healthcare professionals working in the private hospitals. Results: Majority of healthcare professionals identified smoking (64%), alcohol drinking (70%), rubella (94%), varicella and toxoplasmosis (97%) as risk factors for increased occurrence of CMs. Around 96% of the healthcare professionals know that intake of Folic Acid (FA) only from daily diet at Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) seeking pregnancy is insufficient, and 97.16% are well informed that additional supplementation should be taken. However only 60% of them are correctly informed on the appropriate time, when FA should be used as supplement. Conclusions: The awareness level of healthcare staff is almost at satisfactory level, and only few gaps were noticed, especially about recommendation of preventive measures and the right time to adopt them. To fill the identified gaps on specific aspects of healthcare professionals’ knowledge, there is a need for actions and training strategies to update the staff. However, these preliminary results make clear the fact that the healthcare professionals’ awareness level is not automatically translated into an effective transfer of information to women. Finally, further research studies are needed to advance in discovering the real causes of awareness predicting factors among women and modalities to increase it.
Effect of pomegranate juice on traumatic brain injury patients
Authors: Daradkeh Ghazi
Published: January 2018

Pomegranate has characteristically high content of antioxidant substances. Free  radicals such as ROS, NOS, O2, H2O2, OH. and nitric oxide can be scavenged    effectively by pomegranate juice. A synergic positive relationship was found between phenolic contents and total antioxidant capacity, indicating that phenolic is dominant antioxidant components of pomegranate. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of  pomegranate juice supplementation on nutritional and behavioral outcomes after TBI. Methods: 75 patients were enrolled in the study. Those with low behavioral scores were going to the intervention phase. i.e. supplemented with 250ml/day of pomegranate juice and followed every 3 months for one-year period. Results: Vitamin E was the most deficient 95.9%, Vitamin D and Vitamin A deficiency were 83.7% and 61.2% respectively. Deficient minerals were magnesium 79. %, potassium 67.3%, zinc 53.1%. Vitamin A, D and E in TBI patients were significantly lower than in normal patients p=0.008,0.001, 0.03 respectively. Tau protein and GSH were lower in TBI patients than in normal group p=0.57 and 0.13 respectively. Conclusion: Pomegranate Juice may improve behavioral outcomes.
Performance of PRISM score III in predicting the outcome of patients admitted in tertiary care pediatric intensive care unit (P.I.C.U.): A pilot study
Authors: Malik Laraib
Published: January 2018

Introduction: P.I.C.U is a unit that provides care to the critically ill patients with purpose of reducing the rate of mortality and morbidity. Various scoring systems are used to assess and compare the standards of care of different P.I.C.U.s. Among them, PRISM III scoring has shown promising results, especially in developing countries. In Pakistan, these studies are fewer in numbers with conflicting results in different hospital settings (private and public sector). Since our hospital is also a tertiary care hospital, we planned a pilot study to evaluate PRISM III score in our P.I.C.U.    Objective: To evaluate the performance of PRISM III score in predicting the    outcome of patients admitted in P.I.C.U of tertiary care hospital of Karachi. Method: PRISM III is Pediatric Risk of Mortality Scoring system consisting of clinical    assessment (Glasgow Coma Scale, pupillary reflex, temperature, heart rate, systolic blood pressure) and lab parameters (arterial blood gas, urea, nitrogen, creatnine, blood sugar, potassium, white cell count, platelets, PT/APTT). It is a cross-sectional study and data was collected from admitted patients in P.I.C.U, Unit II of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital during 1st October to 31st December 2016. PRISM score is being calculated from all the patients within 24 hours of admission. Result: Total of 70  patients of which 51(72%) survived and 19(27%) expired. 49 were males and 21   females. Age range of non-survivors was 2 to 18 months. Duration of PI.C.U stay was 72 hours for survivors. Patients who were referred, had malnutrition, depressed  mental status, deranged renal functions and required mechanical ventilation during first hour of admission had poor outcome. Out of 19 non-survivors, PRISM III   predicted mortality in 15 patients (78.9%). Conclusion: High total PRISM III score was significantly associated with poor outcome i.e. death in this pilot study. Thus PRISM III score was found to be a valid predictor of outcome in our P.I.C.U. There is no conflict of interest keywords: P.I.C.U, Mortality, PRISM III score, Outcome.
Is zinc deficiency a worldwide problem and is there a silent epidemic in Saudi Arabia?
Authors: Ahmed Ziauddin
Published: January 2018

Background: Zinc is an important trace mineral for our body, the deficiency of which can cause many complications like inadequate or stunted growth, immune deficiency with increased morbidity, etc. As per literature, in more severe cases, zinc deficiency causes hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, impotence, hypogonadism in males, and eye and skin lesions. Weight loss, delayed healing of wounds, taste    abnormalities, and mental lethargy can also occur. Therefore, it is important that Zinc levels should be done especially when even any of the above nonspecific symptoms and signs are present. Zinc absorption is inhibited by phytates (seen in          cereals, rice, corn, etc), cadmium (from environment), etc and this is an important  factor to be considered apart from Zinc intake ,etc. A "best-estimate" model,    comprised of zinc and phytate data from a composite nutrient database and      International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group physiological requirements for  absorbed zinc, estimated the global prevalence of inadequate zinc intake to be 17.3%. Range varied from 12-66 % with different methodologies. Aim: To determine the prevalence of Zinc deficiency in the MEDICAL PROTOCOL DEPARTMENT- OUT-PATIENT CLINIC at King Fahad Hospital-National Guard Health       Affairs-Riyadh, KSA. Methods: About 1000 patients of both genders between the ages of 15 -90 & above over a period of 6 months (in 2013) of our regular out-patient clinic were tested for Zinc deficiency irrespective of any signs or symptoms. Results: Out of 1000 patients about 440 (44%) patients were low in Zinc levels and treated for Zinc deficiency Conclusions: 1. There is a high prevalence of Zinc deficiency (44 %) in our outpatient clinic population at King Fahad Hospital. So, there is probably Zinc deficiency in greater numbers in the general population which should be addressed before it becomes an epidemic if there is not one already. 2. Most of the women with Zinc deficiency complained of hair loss. 3. Factors especially phytates that inhibit Zinc absorption should be considered and lower dietary phytates introduced in the foods we eat , especially for children.
Trend of ill-defined causes of death in Egypt (2000-2013) in comparison to selected Eastern Mediterranean Countries
Authors: Aly Eman
Published: January 2018

Introduction: The morbidity statistics are considered more adequate to understand the health and disease process in the population, especially the incidence measures, as they reflect the dynamics of diseases/health injuries. it is one of the most valuable sources of information in PH, being useful for the assessment of the population health status, allowing the identification of higher-risk groups andmore important causes of death. Objectives: Identify the trend of ill-defined death rates in Egypt from 2000 to 2013; compare ill-defined causes of death for Egypt 2013 with KSA and Kuwait the same year. Methods: Secondary data; Egypt cause-specific mortality data as well as the data from other countries of Eastern Mediterranean region for the years 2000-2013.The ill-defined causes, and the level over time will be presented and  compared with other countries. The ill-defined causes of death are defined as; deaths coded symptoms, signs and event of undetermined intent from the ICD-10. Results: Percentage of ill-defined causes of deaths (COD) in Egypt ranges 47 to 49 % during the period of 2000â€”2013. By conducting analytical study of Egypt mortality data 2013 we found that deaths diagnosed as symptoms and signs is 23 % followed by the mode of dying heart failure in 10%, higher rates among age groups 20-59 and 60+. There is a significant relationship between percentage of ill-defined causes of death and years; p value < 0.01 (95% CI: 0.986, 0.987). Ill-defined COD, 2013 in KSA and Kuwait are 11% and 2.5% respectively compared to 47% in Egypt with statistical  significant relationship p value < 0.01 (95% CI: 0.56, 0.57). Conclusion and    Recommendation: Egypt is one of the countries regularly report mortality data  using ICD-10 coding system to WHO heath statistics department since 2000, with high level of completeness up to 100% however the data is of low usability due high percentage of garbage codes up to 50%Egypt, mortality data, ill-defined causes of death.
School age nutrition facts and challenges!
Authors: Alghamdi Zainab S.
Published: January 2018

Developing effective strategies in schools that shall provide the needed macro and micronutrients for our generation, one of the main objectives is to tackle obesity in children is urgently required. School canteen, physical education curriculum need to be redesigned to meet our community health need and approach. Nutritional surveys highly needed to evaluate, assess and act on public health major issues that has a  significant impact on our community, ignored childhood morbidity will be carried out up to adulthood and serious health cost on geriatric. My presentation will highlight major nutrition deficiencies at school age. Highlight also our school's canteen and physical activity curriculum, mentioning our pilot study on Government school in Riyadh region.
Effect of twelve week training program in blood pressure and heart rate at rest in older hypertensive and normotensive women
Authors: Vllasolli Teuta Osmani
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest that non-pharmacological       interventions such as exercise may be beneficial for treatment of hypertension.  However the potential benefits of exercises especially resistance training on arterial blood pressure and resting heart rate in older adults without hypertension remain controversial. Objective: To analyze the effect of twelve weeks of training program on systolic blood pressure (SBP) diastolic blood pressure (DBP) mean arterial    pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) in older women with and without hypertension. Methods: Seventeen hypertensive women (HW) and 10 normotensive women (NW) were included in training program selected by pre-exercise evaluation of the     cardiovascular status and other risks factors (smoking dislipidemia and diabetes). Training program three times per week was consisted from10 minutes of stretching exercises; 45 minutes of aerobic endurance (gait) and 10 min with five minutes of   relaxation while two times per week were included dynamic resistance exercises  (involving the major muscle groups) The training sessions of resistance exercises were performed in three sets of 8 to 10 repetition of maximum (RM) with rest    interval between sets and exercises of 90 seconds. These days aerobic exercises last only 30minutes.Hemodynamic parameters at rest were evaluated by auscultatory method (mercury sphygmomanometer) and HR by Pulsioxymeter monitor (Polar) before and after twelve weeks of experimental period. Results: The HW group (age 66.8 آ± 5.4 years) and the NW (65.2 آ± 4.8years). In HW was found a reduction of SBP (-10.6mmHgp <0.01) and DBP (-1.94 p=0.043). Although significant reduction were observed in SBP (- 6.7mmHg p<0.05) of NW group there were no significant reduce in DBP after exercises (p=0.0 32). Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and resting HR also didn’t show important changes. Conclusion: Twelve weeks training program consisted of aerobic exercises and dynamic resistance exercises is shown to be an   effective training in reduction of resting SBP in older women with hypertension and also to promote adaptations in the cardiovascular system of normotensive older women without. Keywords: older women blood pressure hypertension normotension heart rate exercise.
Maternal anthropometry and weight gain as risk factors for low birth weight in singleton uncomplicated pregnancies
Authors: Bano Rafia
Published: January 2018

Objectives: The present cross sectional study was done to investigate the maternal anthropometry and weight gain in relation to pregnancy outcomes of mothers in Hail city of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study was carried out in two maternity hospitals of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Sample size of 522 mothers who delivered single live baby without any congenital abnormality were selected to be included in the present study. Mother’s and infant’s anthropometric measurements were taken with standard  techniques. Hemoglobin, blood sugar and blood pressure were recorded using   electronic devices. Information regarding the demographic characteristics, health status of mothers, antenatal checkups and health related habits were accessed through structured questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 17.0 Software. Odds Ratios, Means, Pearson’s correlation, Analysis of Variance were done to find out the risk factors associated with poor pregnancy outcome. Results: The mean birth weight of the infants was 3.16 kg ranging from 1.7 kg to 5.4 kg. Male babies tend to be heavier, whereas 100% of the very low birth weight deliveries were only females. Other factors like maternal Body mass Index before pregnancy, Weight gain in pregnancy, Maternal anemia, presence of chronic illnesses like diabetes, Hypertension and hypo/hyperthyroidism had    effected the birth weight of newborn infants. Conclusion: The present study provides some useful data to promote healthy pregnancy outcomes. Maternal factors like  nutritional status, poor pregnancy weight gain and unhealthy obstetric history are found to be the major risk factors.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH OF 2013 CURRICULUM: TEACHERS IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Authors: Purnawarman Pupung , Ratnaningsih Sri , Gunawan M. Handi
Published: January 2018

The research is aimed at investigating the teachers implementation of scientific approach in English Language Teaching in one state junior high school in Bandung Regency. In addition, this research discusses the conformation of the Scientific Approach implementation and the lesson plans based on the 2013 curriculum. This research employs a case study qualitative research design. The data were obtained from classroom observation and teachers lesson plan analysis and interview. The findings showed that the teachers implemented the scientific stages in English Language Teaching. They conducted observing, questioning, experimenting, associating and communicating in the sequence activities. Besides, the teachers can demonstrate the student-centered learning strengthened by collaborative, cooperative, active and meaningful learning. However, concerning the conformation of the implementation with lesson plans, based on the indicators, learning objectives, learning materials, learning media, scientific stages and Scientific Approach model (discovery learning, inquiry leaning, problem based learning and project based learning), the teachers still have to underline and mention the Scientific Approach model and state learning objectives. Furthermore, the other components have been presented well in both teaching and lesson plans.Keywords:�English Language Teaching, Scientific Approach, the 2013 curriculum, teaching practice, lesson plan
FOUR SQUARE WRITING METHOD APPLIED IN PRODUCT AND PROCESS BASED APPROACHES COMBINATION TO TEACHING WRITING DISCUSSION TEXT
Authors: Agustiana Vina
Published: January 2018

Four Square Writing Method is a writing method which helps students in organizing concept to write by using a graphic organizer. This study aims to examine the influence of applying FSWM in combination of product and process based approaches to teaching writing discussion texts toward students� writing skill, the teaching-learning writing process and the students� attitude toward the implementation of the writing method. This study applies a mixed-method through applying an embedded design. 26 EFL university students of a private university in West Java, Indonesia, are involved in the study. There are 3 kinds of instrument used, namely tests (pre and post-test), field notes, and questionnaires. Data taken from students� writing test are analyzed statistically to identify the influence of applying the writing method toward students� writing skill; data taken from field notes are analyzed qualitatively to examine the learning writing activities at the time the writing method is implemented; and data taken from questionnaires are analyzed descriptive statistic to explore students� attitude toward the implementation of the writing method. Regarding the result of paired t-test, the writing method is effective in improving students� writing skill since level of significant (two-tailed) is less than alpha (0.000<0.05). Furthermore, the result taken from field notes shows that each steps applied and graphic organizer used in the writing method lead students to compose discussion texts which meet a demand of genre. In addition, regard with the result taken from questionnaire, the students show highly positive attitude toward the treatment since the mean score is 4.32.Keywords: FSWM; combination of product and process based approach, discussion text
TEACHING WRITING USING THINK-PAIR-SHARE VIEWED FROM STUDENTS� LEVEL OF RISK-TAKING
Authors: Argawati Ningtyas Orilina , Suryani Lilis
Published: January 2018

Writing is considered as the most difficult skill to master compared with the other skills because it involves many language elements such as content, organization, vocabulary, grammar and mechanics. The research examines the effect of two independent variables (Think-Pair-Share and Direct instruction method) on dependent variable (Writing Descriptive skill). The samples were class A1 2016 as the experimental class and A3 2016 as the control class. Each class consisted of 32 students. The instruments used covered the risk-taking�s questionnaire and writing test. Before applying the questionnaire of risk-taking, it was tried out to class A2 2016 to find out the validity and the reliability of the instrument. Meanwhile, before conducting the writing test, it needs to test the readability of the writing instruction. The treatment was conducted in eight meetings, and the 9th meeting was allocated for the post-test. The data were then analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey test. From the analysis, it reveals that: (1) Think-Pair-Share is significantly different from direct instruction method to teach writing; (2) the students with high level of risk-taking have better writing than those with low level of risk-taking; and (3) there is an interaction between teaching methods and the students� level of risk-taking. Even though Think-Pair-Share is effective to teach writing, teachers must consider about the students� condition, in this case their level of risk-taking.Keywords: Think-Pair-Share, Direct instruction method, Writing descriptive text, Risk-Taking
FRAMING OF JOURNALISM DISCOURSE TO IMPROVE DISCOURSE COMPETENCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Anshori Dadang S.
Published: January 2018

This study aims to describe the analysis model of framing on journalism discourse in Indonesian textbooks in Senior High School to be used in language learning. This research used qualitative method with framing theory from Pan and Kosicki as an tool of analysis. The research data is journalism discourse in textbook amounted to 30 pieces of discourse taken from 10 text books of class X, XI, and XII in Senior High School. The results show the following: (1) The discourse of journalism has received acceptance in the world of education, especially in textbooks. The use of journalism discourse in 10 textbooks is very high and very diverse in terms of number, topic, source, and usage. (2) The journalism discourse in the textbook meets the criteria of reporting value, even if not all reporting value is fulfilled. (3) The frame construction of the journalism discourse in Indonesian textbooks is packaged in different angles according to news topics and facts. (4) The analysis model of journalism discourse framing �is developed by focusing on the structural analysis of category, syntax, script, thematic, diction/phrase, and rhetoric.Keywords: construction, discourse, framing, journalism�
THINK-TALK-WRITE (TTW) AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN TEACHING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT: A CASE OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MAN DEMAK
Authors: Wiyak Wiyak , Ansori Irpan Subhan
Published: January 2018

This study focuses on Think-Talk-Write Strategy in teaching descriptive text to improve students’ writing ability. The objectives of this study are (1) to find out the students’ writing ability of the tenth grade students of MAN Demak in academic year 2014/2015 who were taught by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW). (2) to find out the students’ writing ability of the tenth grade students of MAN Demak in academic year 2014/2015 who were taught without using Think-Talk-Write (TTW). (3) to find out whether or not there was a significant difference of writing ability between the tenth grade students of MAN Demak in academic year 2014/2015 who were taught with Think-Talk-Write (TTW) strategy and without Think-Talk-Write (TTW). The research was Quasi-Experimental research. The subject of the study was the tenth grade students of MAN Demak. Cluster sampling is used in taking the sample. 40 students from class X-5 were selected as the experiment group and 40 students from class X-1 as the control group. The t-test was used to analyze the data. Experiment research was used here to get the data. The pre-test was given to the students on both of groups. After that, the difference treatment was given in experimental group. At the end of the research, the post-test was given to both of groups. The count of the mean score of the experimental class was 79.95 and the count of mean score of the control class was 76.17. It shows that teaching descriptive text by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW) Strategy gave better result as indicated significant statistical t-test computation, that the t-table value (t5% = 2.03 and t1% = 2.80) is less than t0 = 13.09 (2.03<13.09>2.80). It could be seen that there is a significant difference in writing ability of the tenth grade students of MAN Demak after being taught using Think-Talk-Write (TTW) Strategy. The researcher offers some suggestions in this research. The school should give good facilities and many strategies for teaching and learning process. For the teacher, the teacher should give variation teaching especially using new techniques and strategies in teaching descriptive text to improve students’ writing ability. For the students, the students have to do more active, confident and creative.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VOCABULARY TREES AS A TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Septiyantono Binta Nugroho
Published: January 2018

The topic of the research is the effectiveness of vocabulary trees as a teaching aid to develop the students’ vocabulary mastery. The Objective to investigate whether there is any significant difference in the vocabulary mastery between teaching vocabulary trees and using conventional method. In order to achieve the objective of this research, the writer designed an experimental research. The subject used in the research was 60 students of the fifth grade of SD Negeri Bendungan Semarang; 30 students acted as the experimental group to be taught vocabulary using vocabulary trees and the other 30 students as the control group to be taught vocabulary using conventional method. Before the experiment was conducted, a pre-test was given to both groups. A post test was given after the experiment was done. The test consisted of 25 items of multiple choice types. The test items were first tried out to check the validity, reliability, difficulty level and discriminating power. The result shows that there are significant differences in mean score between control group and experimental group. Mean score of the pre test of the experimental group is 50.53 while that of the control group is 48.33. Thus, the difference between the two means is 2.46. In the post test, the mean score of the experimental group is 81.07 and of the control group is 69.73. Thus, the difference between the two means is 11.34. The result of the t-test based on the pre-test is 0.86, while the result on the post test is 4.52 and the critical value 2.000. Based on the result above, it can be concluded that teaching vocabulary using vocabulary trees resulted in a better learning achievement. The t-value of the post test is higher than the critical value, which means that the students got better understanding when they used vocabulary trees as a technique to improve students’ vocabulary mastery than when they used conventional method. In conclusion, vocabulary is effective and applicable enough as a learning aid to be used in developing students’ vocabulary.
IMPROVING STUDENTS COMPETENCE IN WRITING SPOOF TEXT THROUGH GROUP DISCUSSION : A CASE OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 01 GRINGSING
Authors: Puspawati Eka
Published: January 2018

Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personality. The objectives of the study are (1) to find out the students’ writing ability through group discussion and without group discussion, (2) to know if there is any significant difference of the students’ writing ability between using group discussion and without group discussion technique. The type of this research was experimental research. The sample were selected two classes by using cluster random sampling. Each class consisted of 30 students as experimental group and control group. Data were collected by using test and treatment. The instrument of this research was written test. The mean of post-test in control group is 71.83 and the mean of post-test in experiment group is 74.00. Then the t-test score obtained is 5.565 with degree of freedom (df) is 58. From the result of significant t- value is higher than t-table (5.565 > 1.671), it can be concluded that Ho (negative hyphothesis) is rejected. It means that Ha (positive hyphothesis) can be accepted. The conclusion is that using group discussion to teach writing spoof text for the students has significant effect for the improvement of students’ ability in writing spoof text.
THE USE OF “OPPOSITE” GAME IN IMPROVING STUDENTS VOCABULARIES: CASE OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP 9 SEMARANG
Authors: Praditya Ragil Adhi
Published: January 2018

This Final project is discussing about the use of “Opposite” game in improving students’ vocabulary. The objectives of this final project are to find out the implementation of “Opposite” game to improve the students’ vocabulary, the students’ advantages and difficulties using “Opposite” game to improve their vocabulary and some possible solution for the difficulties. This final project is categorized as descriptive qualitative. the data took by doing the observation and collecting the students’ oppinion to describe the implementation of “Opposite” game to improve the students’ vocabulary, know the students’ difficulties and advantages of improving students’ vocabularies through ”Opposite”game. The data analyzed by transcribing the observation and questionnaire into written form. There are the results of analysis of the observation and questionaire. First, the teacher ways in using “Opposite” game in improving students’ vocabulary is good. Second, the students’ facing difficulties in making some clues and guessing some clues in using “Opposite” game in order to improve students’ vocabularies. Third The advantages of using “Opposite” game are the students can memorize vocabulary in an interesting way and improve their speaking and listehning skill in the same time, the teacher can increase students’ motivation and interest by using “Opposite” games.
Konsep Stres Akademik Siswa
Authors: Barseli Mufadhal , Ifdil Ifdil , Nikmarijal Nikmarijal
Published: January 2018

Siswa yang mengalami stres akademik memiliki persepsi yang maladaptif terhadap tuntutan akademik. Stres akademik adalah persepsi subjektif terhadap suatu kondisi akademik atau respon yang dialami siswa berupa reaksi fisik, perilaku, pikiran, dan emosi negatif yang muncul akibat adanya tuntutan sekolah atau akademik. Hal ini menunjukkan perlu adanya upaya guru Bimbingan dan Konseling atau konselor untuk melakukan pengembangan pada praktik pelayanan Binbingan dan konseling untuk meningkatkan kualitas atau potensi siswa dalam mengantisipasi muculnya stres akademik siswa dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi munculnya stres akademik. Naskah ini akan mengenalkan konsep dasar stres akademik siswa meliputi; konsep stres, konsep stres akademik, faktor yang mempengaruhi stres akademik, gejala-gejala stres akademik, respon stres akademik. Semoga ini dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu rujukan.
Karakteristik Anak Bungsu
Authors: Zola Nilma , Ilyas Asmidir , Yusri Yusri
Published: January 2018

Each child in the birth order has advantages and disadvantages, but the most often attracts attention in the family is the youngest child. The phenomenon found in the presence of younger children who lack the motivation of achievement, less independent, likes to seek the attention of others, and difficult to adapt in new environment and lack of willingness in taking responsibility. The type of this research is descriptive quantitative. Research subjects of all youngest children at Junior High School totaling 107 people. The results reveal that, (1) independence is generally in the category of less good; (2) adaptation in school is generally in very good category; (3) achievement motivation is generally in the less good category; and (4) responsibility in learning is generally in the good category.
Pelatihan dan Workshop Pendekatan dan Teknik Konseling Expressive Therapy bagi Guru BK SLTP/ MTs.N Kota Padang
Authors: Syahniar Syahniar , Putriani Lisa
Published: January 2018

Kegiatan pelatihan dan workshop ini dijalankan berdasarkan banyaknya fenomena siswa yang tidak mampu menyampaikan perasaan dan pemikirannya dalam proses konseling.Â  Hal ini berkemungkinan terjadi karena dampak psikologis dari berbagai kejadian, salah satu contohnya adalah ketakutan terhadap ujian nasional. Dampak psikologis ini, seharusnya bisa diminimalkan dan/atau dihilangkan apabila siswa mau menyampaikan permasalahannya kepada guru BK/Konselor. Untuk itu guru BK/konselor harus memiliki wawasan dan keterampilan tentang berbagai pendekatan dan teknik dalam konseling. Salah satunya adalah teknik konseling expressive therapy. Para ahli terapi ekspressif meyakini bahwa individu berbeda dalam mengekspresikan apa yang ada dalam dirinya, ada individu yang lebih terbuka mengungkapkan apa yag terasa dalam dirinya, termasuk mengkomunikasikan kecemasan yang dirasakannya. Sebaliknya ada individu lainnya agak tertutup tidak bisa mengkomunikasikan secara langsung apa yang terasa dan menjadi beban pikirannya, termasuk mengkomunikasikan kecemasan yang dirasakannya. Untuk itu konselor perlu memiliki metode yang bervariasi dalam kegiatan pelayanan konseling, sehingga konselor dapat mengembangkan kemampuan klien untuk mengkomunikasikan secara efektif dan otentik apa yang ada dalam dirinya dan apa yang menjadi beban pikirannya, serta yang menjadi obyek kecemasannya. Pelatihan dan workshop ini diberikan kepada guru BK/Konselor tingkat SLTP/MTsN se Kota Padang dalam pertemuan MGBK Kota Padang.
Peningkatan Pemahaman Mahasiswa dalam Perkuliahan Diagnostik Kesulitan Belajar Melalui Pengajaran Tutorial
Authors: Ibrahim Yulidar
Published: January 2018

Each of students appealingly is entitled to gain a chance to achieve a satisfactory academic performance. In other words, s/he has the same opportunity to gain satisfactory learning outcomes. As the matter of fact, every student has various differences both in terms of intellectual abilities, talents, interests, willingness, attention, participation, family background, attitudes, and study habits that sometimes very conspicuous between one to another. Consequently, they receive diversity in satisfactory learning outcomes. This study aims to illustrate the improvement of students' understanding in diagnostic lectures of learning difficulties through tutorial teaching using method of Classroom Action Research (PTK). The subjects of the study were students enrolled in one of the difficulty diagnostic lecture sessions during semester of January - June 2016 amounted to 37 people. This research used observation format as research instrument through tutorial activity, diagnostic PTK diagnostic instrument and answer sheet. Data was analysed applying descriptive statistical techniques, whereas the analysis of diagnostic PTK instruments of learning difficulties based on scores obtained by the students and described in tabulation. The results of this study revealed that there is an improvement in student understanding in diagnostic lecture of learning difficulties through tutorial teaching.
Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Dalam Al-Qur’an Surat Luqman
Authors: Fuadi Ahsanul , Susanti Eli
Published: January 2018

The result of this study —library research— showed that the values of Islamic education are contained in the Holy Qur’an surah Luqman. There are at least three basic education, namely aqidah education, syari’ah education and character education. Aqidah education, there are two things: (1) prohibition of associating partners with Allah. Luqman al-Hakim himself had to prioritize monotheism education (tauhid) to his children, (2) believe in the place of hereafter. Luqman ordered his children to believe the reward of all his deeds. Especially retaliation for our gratitude to Him for every blessing and our sense of respect for both parents. Syari’ah Education, there are two things, namely a command set up prayer and amar ma‘rūf nahy munkar. Character education, which is the command to ingratitude towards Allah SWT. For all the blessings and grace of God, we should be grateful to Him.
al-Akhtha' as-Sya'i'ah Fi Istai'mal al-Lughah al-'Arabiyah Bi Indonesia
Authors: Patriani Yenni
Published: January 2018

The importance of Arabic is also reflected in the fact that it is the key to Islamic and Arab culture, As it allows the learner to see how much civilized and intellectual nation has been raised on the throne of the world for several centuries, And left a great cultural legacy in various arts and various sciences. There have been many mistakes in the use of the Arabic language in Indonesia, countless. And the most important reasons that led to the prevalence of this disturbing number of errors in the language of Hadad, the language of the last messages of God - the Almighty - the status of the Seal of the prophets and messengers to inform the worshipers of God.
Strategi dan Pertimbangan Etis dalam Penulisan Proposal Penelitian Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi
Authors: Mufid Mufid
Published: January 2018

In the preparation of an effective research proposal in library and information science, a researcher needs to have a proposal writing strategy, and to understand of the ethical issues of research either through qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a guidance for a researcher about writing strategies that includes nine key elements of the arguments, the research proposal outlines, the effectively research proposal writing stages, and the ethical issues during the research. The ability of a researcher to choose a strategy, and to understand the ethical issues of research is very important. Its will determine the quality of research outputs
Simulation Experiences in Canadian Physiotherapy Programmes: A Description of Current Practices
Authors: Melling Meaghan , Duranai Mujeeb , Pellow Blair , Lam Bryant , Kim Yoojin , Beavers Lindsay , Miller Erin , Switzer-McIntyre Sharon
Published: January 2018

Purpose: Although health care professional education programmes around the world are increasingly using sophisticated simulation technology, the scope of simulation use in Canadian physiotherapy programmes is currently undefined. The current study explores the definitions of simulation, its current use, and the perceived benefits and barriers in Canadian entry-to-practice physiotherapy programmes. Method: Using a qualitative, descriptive study approach, we contacted Canadian physiotherapy programmes to identify faculty members with simulation experience. Using a semi-structured interview format, we asked participants to discuss their perspectives of simulation in their physiotherapy programmes. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for themes. Results: Of 13 eligible Canadian physiotherapy programmes, participants from 8 were interviewed. The interviews revealed three major themes: (1) variability in the definition of fidelity in simulation, (2) variability in simulation use, and (3) the benefits of and barriers to the use of simulation. Conclusions: Variability in the definition of fidelity in simulation among Canadian physiotherapy programmes is consistent with the current literature, highlighting a spectrum of complexity from low fidelity to high fidelity. Physiotherapy programmes are using a variety of simulations, with the aim of creating a bridge from theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. This study describes the starting point for characterizing simulation implementation in Canadian physiotherapy programmes and reflects the diversity that exists across the country.