bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalência, incidência e mortalidade devido Malária nos estados brasileiros entre o período de 1990-2019
Authors: Sakamoto Mariana Néri Góes , Assakawa Carina , Ruffino Maria Carolina Barbosa , Taura Isabella Yuri Mitsui , Dalavale Renan José Soares , França Héctor Hugo Queiroz , Vidoto Maria Eduarda Sugihara , Azevedo Sofia Nicole da Silva
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Malária é a doença de transmissão vetorial grave, infecciosa e não contagiosa, transmitida pela picada da fêmea do mosquito Anopheles infectada por protozoários do gênero Plasmodium. Apesar do impacto ainda alto da prevalência da malária, existem poucos estudos que investigam a sua epidemiologia em relação aos estados brasileiros. OBJETIVO: Estimar a prevalência, incidência, e mortalidade da malária nos estados brasileiros nos anos de 1990 e 2019 utilizando a base de dados do Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) MÉTODOS: O presente estudo é descritivo com dados retrospectivos coletados pelo estudo Global Burden of Diseases extraídos pelo sistema do Global Health Data (GHD). Como filtro de análise foi utilizado o Brasil, ambos os sexos, todos os grupos etários, as desordens musculoesqueléticas nos anos de 1990 e 2019. A análise utilizou esse intervalo de tempo, para que fosse possível observar o comportamento das doenças durante esse período. Os dados foram extraídos utilizando a ferramenta publicamente disponível no site: https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results?params=gbd-api-2019-permalink/efa67f604a7b939116fd15aaf1540f89. RESULTA­DOS: Entre os anos de 1990 e 2019, verificou-se uma queda expressiva da prevalência, incidência e mortalidade da malária nas regiões do Brasil. A taxa de incidencia de malária no país a cada 100 mil pessoas, em 1990, era de 1,368.53 e, em 2019, passou a ser de 119.89. O percentual da prevalência, em 1990, era de 2.85 passando a 2,43 em 2019. Além disso, a taxa de mortalidade a cada 100 mil pessoas passou de 2,83 em 1990 para 0,05, em 2019. CONCLUSÃO: Os nossos achados demonstram uma melhora nos indicadores epidemiológicos da Malária em 2019, quando comprado a 1990. Destaca-se as ações governamentais, como Programa Global de Erradicação da Malária e Programa Nacional de Controle da Malária, instauradas desde a década de 50. Estas iniciativas trouxeram resultados muito positivos na diminuição da incidencia, prevalencia e mortalidade da malária no Brasil.
Síndrome de Tourette Associada ao Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH)
Authors: Nogueira Bruna Helena Victor , Brasilino Camila Maria Falcão , Correia Gabriela Marrocos , Araújo Lorena de Oliveira , De Souza Alysson Kennedy Pereira , De Arruda Isabela Tatiana Sales , De Sousa Daniela Heitzmann Amaral Valentin
Published: August 2023

A Síndrome Gilles de La Tourette (ST) trata-se de um transtorno neuropsiquiátrico, descrito em 1825 pelo médico francês Jarc Marie Itard, que se manifesta por meio de tiques vocais e motores simples e complexos, com frequência e intensidade variáveis, apresentando piora com o estresse. A ST destaca-se, principalmente, em crianças, cerca de 3 a 4 vezes mais no sexo masculino do que no feminino, com os tiques iniciados por volta dos 4 a 6 anos de idade e tendo redução durante a adolescência. Apresenta elevada associação com o Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH), muitas vezes, sendo o primeiro sintoma manifestado pela síndrome. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar a influência da Síndrome Gilles de La Tourette no desenvolvimento do TDAH e seus prejuízos na vida dos pacientes. Nesse contexto, o conhecimento prévio da sociedade é importante, visto que, o diagnóstico precoce, influencia em um melhor tratamento e em abordagens que permitam maior inclusão social dos indivíduos portadores da síndrome, haja vista que os sintomas não são amplamente conhecidos, gerando estranhamento na sociedade.
O paradoxo dos benzodiazepínicos: uma avaliação neurobiológica das consequências do uso e abuso na saúde física e mental
Authors: De Abreu Mariana Beatriz Gomes , Mororó Filho Hilário Oliveira , Freire Iann Gabriel André , Coradi Ryan Carvalho , Mesquita Renato Catunda , Sousa Luma Araujo Marques , Viana Lucas Furtado , Matos Filho Vicente Tadeu Aragão , Leitão Filho Francisco Elder Veras , Estevam Pedro Henrique de Sousa Pinheiro , Moreira Igor Fontenele , Marques Antonio Igor Camelo , Fontenele Davi Viana Souza , Albuquerque Emanuel Davi Braga Leite , De Pinho Roberta Aguiar , Ribeiro Pedro José Targino , Filho Renato Jorge Rodrigues , Da Ponte Cyntya Halynne Ferreira , Melo José dos Santos Macedo , Mendes Samilly Hellen Ferreira , Dos Santos Denise Francisca , Duarte Gilmara Santos Melo , Carneiro Maria da Gloria Ponte , Ferreira Larissa Sousa , Justino Gabriella Mendes , De Deus Leord Holanda Rebouças , Lira Filho Francisco de Assis , Lira Francisco Kelton Araujo , Freire Maria Daiana Rufino
Published: August 2023

O uso indiscriminado de benzodiazepínicos tem sido objeto de preocupação devido suas consequências na saúde física e mental. Este artigo buscou avaliar neurobiologicamente os impactos dessas substâncias, conhecidas por modular a neurotransmissão gabaérgica, e confrontar as ideias centrais dos estudos disponíveis na atualidade. A ação dos benzodiazepínicos no sistema nervoso central promove efeitos ansiolíticos, sedativos, hipnóticos e relaxantes musculares, resultando em alívio imediato de sintomas como ansiedade e insônia. No entanto, o uso crônico dessas substâncias está associado a diversas consequências negativas. O comprometimento cognitivo é um dos principais impactos observados, incluindo déficits de memória e atenção. Além disso, o uso prolongado de benzodiazepínicos pode levar à queda da função hepática, aumentando o risco de lesões no fígado. O risco de quedas e fraturas também é elevado, principalmente em idosos, devido aos efeitos sedativos e relaxantes musculares dessas substâncias. O desenvolvimento de dependência e a síndrome de abstinência são preocupações adicionais, exigindo uma descontinuação gradual e monitoramento cuidadoso. Esta revisão de literatura abordou estudos que reforçam essas preocupações, destacando a importância de uma abordagem individualizada na prescrição de benzodiazepínicos. Profissionais de saúde devem considerar os riscos e benefícios, promovendo estratégias não farmacológicas para o manejo da ansiedade e insônia. No contexto brasileiro e mundial, é essencial conscientizar os pacientes sobre os potenciais riscos associados ao uso prolongado dessas substâncias. Alternativas terapêuticas estão sendo investigadas, visando minimizar os efeitos colaterais e oferecer opções mais seguras e eficazes. Em conclusão, o uso e abuso de benzodiazepínicos apresenta um paradoxo entre os benefícios terapêuticos imediatos e os riscos a longo prazo. Profissionais de saúde desempenham um papel fundamental na prescrição responsável dessas substâncias, garantindo o uso adequado e promovendo estratégias alternativas para o cuidado da saúde mental e física dos pacientes.
O envelhecimento populacional e a insuficiência familiar na pessoa idosa
Authors: Calafiori Ana Lídia Souza , Da Rocha Bruna de Almeida Botelho , Reis Clara Calixto , Moreira Gabriela Cristina Pereira , Cantarelli Isadora Azevedo Cardeliquio , Nogueira Maria Júlia Rotella Fernandes Fusco , Ribeiro Cinara Thaís Araújo , Miranda Tainara Sales
Published: August 2023

O presente artigo teve por objetivo compreender o papel do cuidado da família no bem-estar no idoso, além de discutir os impactos causados pela insuficiência familiar na saúde dessa população. O suporte familiar desempenha um papel significativo no bem-estar dos idosos. A insuficiência familiar, por sua vez, fundamenta-se no baixo apoio social da pessoa idosa e no vínculo familiar prejudicado, determinado principalmente pela precariedade do apoio, tanto emocional quanto de ajuda instrumental. Todavia, o cuidador familiar também enfrenta inúmeros desafios ao tornar-se responsável pela pessoa idosa, além de muitos não apresentarem conhecimentos adequados sobre os cuidados necessários e sobre a autonomia desses. Assim, os idosos que vivenciam a insuficiência familiar são mais vulneráveis a declínios funcionais que acometem a sua autonomia e envelhecimento saudável. Uma vez que o envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno mundial que marca a nova estrutura demográfica, fazem-se necessárias mudanças na sociedade que propiciem promoção do bem-estar e envelhecimento saudável.
Aspectos epidemiológicos das meningites em Alagoas no período de 2012-2022
Authors: Júnior João Timóteo de Andrade , Marques Marcela de Almeida Costa , Pol-Fachin Laércio , Maia Ivonilda de Araújo Mendonça
Published: August 2023

A meningite é uma doença que tem como característica principal a inflamação das meninges, membrana que envolve o cérebro e medula espinhal. Pode ser causada por processos infecciosos ou não, sendo mais importante o de origem infecciosa por bactérias ou vírus, devido ao caráter de saúde pública. Descrever os dados epidemiológicos da meningite em Alagoas nos anos de 2012 a 2022, além de explanar de forma geral sobre seus principais conceitos, etiologias e manifestações. Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal, com análise de dados secundários disponibilizados pelo Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), acerca dos casos notificados de meningite no estado de Alagoas, Brasil, no período de 2012 a 2022. Foram notificados 1180 casos de Meningite no estado de Alagoas durante o período de 2012 a 2022, tendo em destaque o ano de 2013. Em relação a características epidemiológicas, o sexo masculino foi o mais acometido, a faixa etária de 20 a 39 anos, a Meningite Bacteriana como etiologia e o Quimiocitológico como critério confirmatório em destaque. Na vertente ao sorogrupo, obteve-se que 1127 indivíduos foram deixados em branco/ignorados. O número de óbitos por Meningite em Alagoas durante o período de 2012 a 2022 totalizou 178. Vários fatores influenciam os dados, especialmente as condições socioeconômicas da população e a falta de políticas públicas que, associado a rápida disseminação da doença, favorece o surgimento de novos casos. Ainda não se tem uma explicação segura sobre a incidência maior entre indivíduos do sexo masculino e na faixa etária entre 20 e 39 anos, porém a explicação mais aceita está no fato de ser a classe mais ativa e a menos imunizada sendo assim, a mais exposta a contaminação. Os dados obtidos ainda se deparam com a subnotificação que pode ter sido agravada durante a pandemia SARS-CoV-2. A partir do avanço da vacinação e outros métodos profiláticos, os índices de acometidos vem sofrendo redução, apesar de ainda ser considerada uma doença endêmica no Brasil e de fácil contágio.
Mortalidade por Leishmaniose visceral no período de 2013 a 2022 no Nordeste brasileiro
Authors: Silva Ana Joyce Oliveira , Dos Santos Mário Jeová , Da Silva Marla Jayssa Corrêa , Guimarães Luana Lima , Da Rocha Maria Edite Bezerra
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A Leishmaniose visceral (LV) é uma zoonose característica de áreas tropicais, considerada uma doença negligenciada, de grande notoriedade devido ao seu caráter letal causado pelo protozoário do gênero Leishmania. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil de mortalidade por Leishmaniose visceral no Nordeste brasileiro no período de 2013 a 2022. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, epidemiológico, quantitativo, utilizando dados dos registros de declarações de óbito do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Departamento de Informática pertencente ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SIH/DATASUS). Na coleta de dados, foram incluídos os óbitos por LV, com as variáveis ano/óbito, região/Unidade de Federação, faixa etária, sexo, raça/cor, no período de 2013 a 2022. Resultados: Ao longo do período, foram reportados 512 óbitos por LV no Nordeste. Quanto à região/Unidade da Federação, os estados que apresentaram maiores registros de óbito foram Maranhão (27,3%), Piauí (19,3%) e Ceará (16,2%). Em relação à faixa etária, houve maior número de óbitos entre 50-59 anos (15,4%). Em relação ao sexo, 67,6% dos óbitos por LV ocorreram no sexo masculino e principalmente em pessoas de raça/cor parda (50,4%). Conclusão: É de extrema importância um diagnóstico e tratamento precoce, bem como maiores investimentos em medidas de prevenção, práticas de educação em saúde, políticas públicas e controle da LV na população nordestina e no país como todo.
Gastos em internações por Sarampo no Sistema Único de Saúde das regiões brasileiras
Authors: Torres Vivian da Silva , Carpi Tais Simões , De Azevedo Flávia Barros , Sousa Luiz Vinicius de Alcantara
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Analisar os gastos em saúde e a incidência do Sarampo, que se trata de uma doença infectocontagiosa, com transmissão direta e grande potencial de disseminação. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de um estudo ecológico, o qual foram coletados os dados no SIH/SUS e DATASUS de 2000 a 2019 por meio da distribuição de sarampo por região, sexo e faixa etária de 1 a 80 anos. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionados 29 artigos e todos eles obtiveram relevância para este estudo. A seleção foi de acordo com título, autoria, ano de publicação, periódico publicado e método empregado. DISCUSSÃO: Foi pesquisado a correlação dos gastos públicos com internações de casos de sarampo que poderiam ter sido evitados. CONCLUSÃO: O Sarampo, doença reemergente, com alta incidência desde o ano de 2017 apresentou um aumento no número de internações devido ao surto de 2018. Desta maneira, melhorias nos acessos dos serviços de saúde são executadas, mas ainda há disparidades entre regiões, conforme as análises dos dados de número de internações, dias de permanência e valor médio AIH.
Padronização de leitura de instrumentação de auscultação através da roteirização periódica em arco capacitado
Authors: Dos Santos Cleverson Gonçalves , Da Silva Orlando Catarino , Da Silva Fausto Pinheiro
Published: August 2023

Um plano de instrumentação em barragens tem por objetivo o acompanhamento da estrutura a fim de informar através das leituras da instrumentação de auscultação uma possível ocorrência de anomalia. As leituras dos instrumentos devem ser realizadas periodicamente e com frequências estabelecidas para garantir à segurança da barragem, neste sentido as leituras devem ser padronizados com itinerários fixos. Neste artigo é proposto um modelo matemático para atender as exigências de padronização das leituras e fixar os itinerários. A proposta se enquadra na literatura como um problema de roteirização periódica em arcos capacitados (PCARP). Para realizar as operações de monitoramento o planejamento tático e estratégico deve ser desenvolvido para buscar um banco de dados com características a ser aplicados há métodos estatísticos. Portanto, a avaliação operacional começa a ajustar as limitações em o que será monitorado e como a monitoração será realizada. A modelagem matemática garante, sobretudo, os espaçamentos exigidos entre uma leitura e outra, garante a periodicidade das leituras e ainda minimiza o percurso total dos leituristas ao longo do horizonte de planejamento.
Konstrukcija i oblikovanje modela ženske salonke
Authors: Doležal Ksenija , Hrženjak Renata
Published: August 2023

U radu je prikazan postupak i metode za izradu gornjišta ženske cipele s visokom potpeticom - salonke. Važnost cipele s visokom potpeticom posebno je naglašena od sredine 20. stoljeća, a do danas je postala nezaobilazni dio ženske mode u svim prigodama. S obzirom da se neprestano pojavljuju novi modeli salonki, raznih visina potpetice i raznih materijala izrade u ovom radu je prikazana konstrukcija i oblikovanje jednog modela salonke koja prati oblik stopala te omogućuje udobnost tijekom nošenja. Konstrukcija ženske salonke temelji se na metodiizrade kopije kalupaljepljivom papirnom trakom koja jeopisanau radu.
Mudanças Multitemporiais no uso do solo e o efeito na distribuição das Arecaceae e na nidificação de Amazona aestiva em propriedades rurais de Ivinhema – MS, Brasil
Authors: Militão Fernanda Turini , De Morais Glaucia Almeida
Published: August 2023

A vegetação natural no município de Ivinhema-MS é representada principalmente pela Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, substituída ao longo dos anos por pastagens, lavouras e vegetação secundária. As palmeiras (Arecaceae), consideradas elementos vitais nos ecossistemas florestais, pela importância ecológica e econômica, com prestação de diversos serviços ambientais para a fauna e para as populações humanas, destacam-se como locais para nidificação do papagaio-verdadeiro, Amazona aestiva, na região. Objetivou-se avaliar o efeito das alterações no uso do solo sobre a presença de Arecaceae em propriedades rurais no município de Ivinhema-MS. Três propriedades foram selecionadas com base em imagens de satélite (Google Earth Pro®) e visitadas para o levantamento de Arecaceae e demais espécies arbóreas nas áreas convertidas para uso do solo. Realizou-se ainda a comparação do uso do solo entre os anos de 1985 e 2019 com o auxílio da plataforma MapBiomas. Foram identificadas duas espécies de Arecaceae, Acrocomia aculeata (com maior número de indivíduos) e Syagrus romanzoffiana, presentes em maior abundância nas áreas mais próximas às áreas de preservação permanente, que foram as últimas a serem convertidas de pastagem para lavoura. As demais espécies arbóreas amostradas também foram mais frequentes nestas áreas. Somente três palmeiras mortas em pé foram identificadas e possuíam abertura indicativa de nidificação. Nenhum papagaio-verdadeiro, A. aestiva, foi observado durante os trabalhos de campo. A conversão das áreas (pastagem para lavoura) tem levado à redução da presença de espécies arbóreas nativas dispersas na paisagem, comprometendo a disponibilidade de alimento e de locais para nidificação para a fauna.
Updated systematic inventory of the land/ terrestrial gastropod molluscs occurring in the territory of Venezuela, North sector of South America facing the Southeastern Caribbean
Authors: Agudo-Padrón Aisur Ignacio
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Since 2014, the “Projeto AM” (Brazil) has carried out taxonomic, bioecological and conservation research on non-marine molluscs present in the Caribbean territory of Venezuela, with special emphasis on its terrestrial and arboreal forest species (Agudo-Padrón 2021, Agudo-Padrón & Vera-Caripe 2022, 2023). To date, these aspects of the natural history of this geographic region, located in the Northern sector of South America, have been poorly studied. Objective: Substantial updating of this knowledge through an exhaustive review of the regional malacological literature of historical and recent nature available. Methodology: Between 2014 and the present, a sequential review of the species occasionally referred to in the regional literature was carried out, examined from the perspective of the current taxonomy in force. Results and conclusions: Verification and determination of one hundred and forty-seven (147) referred species and subspecies, taxonomically grouped into thirty-three (33) families and seventy-six (76) genera.
Diarreia aguda em Chelonoides carbonaria cativo parasitado por Nyctotherus sp. (Ciliophora: Metopidae) – relato de caso
Authors: Dos Santos Anna Luiza Hora , Oliveira Matheus Resende , Oliveira Neto Manuel Benício , Dos Santos João Victor Batista , Da Silva Weslania Souza Inácio , Da Costa Ana Cinthia Santos , De Carvalho Júlia Freire , Soares Michelle Evangelista , De Jesus João Victor , Lima Victor Fernando Santana
Published: August 2023

Os animais cativos são mais suscetíveis as doenças parasitárias, tendo em vista que, na maioria dos casos, são submetidos a erros de manejo nutricional e a ambientes com higiene inadequada, o que favorece a proliferação e multiplicação de parasitos. Em condições habituais, o protozoário comensal Nyctotherus sp. (Ciliophora: Metopidae) integra o trato gastrointestinal de répteis e atua na digestão da celulose, sem ocasionar danos ao animal. Nesse contexto, um jabuti – piranga (Chelonoidis carbonaria) deu entrada a Clínica Veterinária Escola da Universidade Federal de Sergipe – Campus do Sertão apresentando sinais como diarreia, desidratação, enolftamia e apatia. Procedeu-se com a coleta e análise de amostra fecal através da técnica coproparasitológica Mini – FLOTAC®, na qual foram observadas e identificadas estruturas ovais compatíveis com trofozoítos de Nyctotherus sp. O animal foi então submetido a tratamento através de fluidoterapia, reposição nutricional e utilização do bactericida e protozoocida metronidazol, meloxicam e melhorias no manejo sanitário e alimentar, estando apto para receber alta ao 12º dia. Embora muitos autores descrevam a ausência de manifestação clínica em casos de infecção por Nyctotherus sp., um ambiente inóspito contribui com o aumento da carga parasitária e possivelmente o surgimento de sinais clínicos, como diarreia. Portanto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo relatar um caso de diarreia aguda em jabuti-piranga (C. carbonaria) parasitado por Nyctotherus sp.
Challenges and Problems of e-Learning: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Nouraey Peyman , Al-Badi Ali
Published: August 2023

E-Learning has recently gained significance among researchers. Although it has long been used in parallel with traditional learning styles, it is still known to be in its early stages. E-Learning is a broad self-standing category with many sub-types. However, there is a prevalent tendency to interchangeably use various terms to refer to this domain. With the strike of the recent pandemic around the globe, nearly all educational bodies including universities, colleges, and schools were urged to shift to e-Learning mediums. The use of e-Learning suddenly gained a tremendous amount of significance. Therefore, studying the problems and challenges that could impact the effectiveness of this phenomenon seemed to be of great importance. Accordingly, this study aimed at reviewing the problems and challenges encountered by students and educators involved in the e-Learning process. Through a systematic review, data were collected from studies on e-Learning. Using the findings of the systematic review, a conceptual framework was created consisting of two broad areas, namely problems vs. challenges of e-Learning. Then, semi-structured interviews with 15 participants of different ages, genders, academic qualifications, positions, and locations were conducted in search of their lived experiences on e-Learning. The present work may shed light upon the e-Learning process, ultimately leading to the development and reinforcement of this rather complicated phenomenon. The framework developed in this study holds potential applicability in studying the e-Learning phenomenon in comparable scenarios, such as pandemics or a complete transition to e-Learning driven by future technological advancements.
Math-Phys-Chem-Virology
Authors: Ordin Stanislav
Published: August 2023

The general fragmented state of modern Science could not but affect virology, which lost its “upper sense” and duginto numerous scattered experimental data. Therefore, a general analysis of both the description/definition of the virus itself and its position in the interval between Inanimate Nature and LIFE was required. At the same time, in order to build the phenomenology of viruses, it is necessary to take into account the modern provisions of related sciences.
Acompañamiento a las trayectorias estudiantiles en clave de derechos: entramando prácticas inclusivas en perspectiva de transversalización
Authors: Smitt Nora Mirna
Published: August 2023

El artículo plantea un entramado de acciones que vienen apostando a una transversalización de la problemática de la educación inclusiva en la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario, y se traducen en distintas modalidades que puede adoptar el acompañamiento a estudiantes. Desde esta visión, se concibe que las trayectorias estudiantiles pueden ser acompañadas a través de intervenciones generadas desde diferentes espacios de trabajo y a partir de una o varias dimensiones institucionales. En esa línea, el escrito pretende articular algunos avances en la identificación de barreras al aprendizaje y la participación en el marco de un proyecto de investigación-acción, la introducción de la temática en instancias de formación de grado y posgrado, la habilitación de trayectos accesibles producto de un trabajo conjunto entre sujetos que ejercen funciones en docencia y en áreas de gestión. Se apunta a la socialización de experiencias, al debate y a la capacitación, mediados por una profundización de convenciones, declaraciones y normativas en torno a inclusión educativa y universidad, que no pierda de vista la singularidad de quienes la transitan. En ese movimiento se propone interrogar los posicionamientos que subyacen en una transversalización de los derechos humanos,advirtiendo que los mismos pueden ser abordados como una cuestión retórica o bien ser asociados a prácticas transformadoras.
THE USE OF PEER ASSISTED LEARNING TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY
Authors: Aprizawati Aprizawati , Satria Ari
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to investigate whether Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) was effective to increase students’ writing ability in the context of teaching writing for the  second year  students  at  SMAN 1 Sungai Pakning. The research was carried out for three months. Students were selected by using cluster sampling. Dealing with the research instrument of collecting the data, some steps were made by using the action research of single cycle; plan, act, observe and reflect. Firstly, to identify the students’ ability in writing narrative text by using PAL, the written test was used consisting of pretest, treatment and posttest. Secondly, observation sheet was prepared which was used to observe directly the students in writing and the influence of PAL (independent variable) toward the students’ ability in writing narrative text (dependent variable). In this case, students who got poor score in pre-test became the writer and students who were good would be the helper. The average score of pretest was 58.21 and the post-test was 78.7. The difference was 20.49. The score of Standard Deviation was 6.84 and the match of t-test was 17.36. The progress of this research showed that the students’ ability improved by using PAL for 20.49 or 60.27%.Keywords: Peer Assisted Learning, Writing, and Narrative.
MAKING A PROFILE BOOK ABOUT MALAY TRADITIONAL FOOD AND DRINKS OF BENGKALIS
Authors: Munawarah Zakiatul , Sabri Sabri
Published: August 2023

Abstract :Traditional food is a legacy of culture and heritage from the past which can still be served and tasted today. Since the majority of ethnic in Bengkalis Island is Malay, therefore this island is also familiar with the Malay traditional food. Unfortunately, recently this traditional food is less known by the people – both local, national or international. The research question was “Is there a profile about Malay traditional food of Bengkalis in dual languages (English and Bahasa Indonesia)? Meanwhile, the purpose of giving information and maintaining the local traditional cultural heritage of Bengkalis Malay cuisines, the objective of this study was about to make a profile book about Malay traditional food of Bengkalis in dual languages (English and Bahasa Indonesia) as one of  promotional media to promote Bengkalis tourism towards local and international tourists. The result of this study was a profile book entitled “Bengkalis Malay Traditional Food”. The method used in this study was descriptive research. It explained what existed and helped to find solution toward the problems. The profile book consists of 30 pages and discusses 5 kinds about Malay traditional food of Bengkalis, such as: Masakan (dishes), Masakan Sepinggan (snacks), Kue Basah (cakes), Kue Kering (biscuits), and Minuman (beverages). The study is expected to give some helps to the local government, especially the Tourism Department,  with a promotional item in form of profile book to promote local traditional food of Bengkalis for both local and international tourists. Keywords: Profile Book, Malay Tradition, Food.
THE MAKING OF A PROFILE BOOK OF TOURISM OBJECTS IN MERANTI ISLANDS REGENCY
Authors: Nuraini Nuraini , Rionaldi Rionaldi
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Meranti Islands Regency is one of the biggest sago producers in Indonesia. In addition, it  also has much potency in tourism sector. However, the potency it has is not been explored well. The main purpose of this study was to make a profile book about tourism objects in Meranti Islands Regency as a media of promotion to promote tourism objects in Meranti Islands Regency. This profile book discusses about water war festival, shell seeking with a plank, Beting Beras beach, the Darul Ulum grand mosque, Sejahtera Bakti Buddhist monastery,  Kue Bulan festival, “Imlek” Chinese new year celebration, and Bokor cultural tourism village. Hopefully, this profile book can give more information for local people, tourists, and also help Department of Tourism, Youth, and Sport of Meranti Islands Regency in promoting tourism objects in Meranti Islands Regency. Keywords: Meranti Islands Regency, Profile Book, Promotion
THE MAKING OF SMART TOWEL TO LEARN ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Bobrizal Bobrizal , Saputra Boni
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Mastering English vocabulary is essential in this competitive world. By mastering English vocabulary, students can learn English and comunicate with people. However, there are still many of the students cannot learn English Vocabulary well. They still face difficulties for example, in learning simple daily words. This situation, make students feel bored and lose their interest in learning English. Therefore, the use of learning media are needed to attract these learners attention and interest to learn English in more effective and interesting way. Besides, media can be used to learn English anywhere and anytime outside the school. Related to this research, the main purpose of this project is to make Smart Towels which can be used as an alternative self-learning medium in learning English Vocabulary. This project resulted Smart Towels consists of various themes suitable for Elementary School Students. These towels are modified from ordinary towels that is modified to make it look more interesting. These media can be used in and outside classes during learning-teaching process or spare time. By using this media, the students can be atttracted to learn and increase their ability in English vocabulary interestingly and effectively Keywords: Smart Towels ,learning, Vocabulary.
INCREASING STUDENTS’ READING SKILL THROUGH DIRECTED READING THINKING ACTIVITY (DRTA) STRATEGY : CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH AT THE THIRD SEMESTER STUDENTS OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF POLITEKNIK NEGERI MADIUN
Authors: Maftuh Moh. Farid
Published: August 2023

Abstract: This is aimed at: identifying whether or not DRTA improves students’ reading skill at the third semester of English Department of PNM. The method used in this research was classroom action research which had been conducted in two cycles at the third semester students of English Department of Madiun State Polytechnic. There were two kinds of data; qualitative data and quantitative data. The qualitative data were collected through the questionnaires, observation, field note, the interview of the students’ progress during teaching and learning process, and for quantitative data were collected by using test (pre and post test). The research finding shows that the use of DRTA could improve students’ reading skills and the classroom situation of Reading class. The improvement of students’ reading skill includes: (1) Students are identify the main idea of the text; (2) Students are able to find specific information in the text; (3) Students are able to find the purpose of the text; (4) Students are able to infer meaning ; (5) Students are able to determine references. Besides that the mean score of pre test, first post test, and the second post test that is 56.8, 62.26, and 68.66. The classroom situation also improved. The improvement class situation include: (1) The students are more active and enthusiastic in teaching learning process; (2) The students pay attention and involve in the activities during teaching learning process and (3) The Students feel more excited with the text used in the teaching learning process. Considering the result of this study, the implementation of DRTA in teaching reading conducted at English Department of PNM bring positive effects toward the students’ reading ability, so that it is important for lecturer to be consistent in implementing in order that the result of teaching and learning would be maximal. Finally, it is hoped for the researcher to use the result as aditional reference for further research especially research dealing with DRTA in teaching reading.
THE MAKING OF ENGLISH CROSSWORD PUZZLE BOOK FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Khairiah Jamatul , Rionaldi Rionaldi , Aprizawati Aprizawati
Published: August 2023

Abstract : Vocabulary is one of important elements to be mastered In learning a foreign language. However, in real condition, the students sometimes feel bored and less interested to learn vocabulary. The aimed of this study was to make a Crossword Puzzle Book to help students to learn English vocabulary. It was designed to help students to be more interested in learning vocabulary. There were several processes in making the book, started from collecting the material, designing and printing the book. The application used was Photoshop and Microsoft Office Excel. The source materials of the book were taken from several sources. They were English text book, dictionary and Internet. The arrangement of the content is thematic. Interesting topics were chosen and several images were added. Besides, there are 4 question types: Synonym, Antonym, Question based on image, and Description. This book provides students a review course material, so that, it is expected to help students in learning vocabulary and remember it easily.
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Published: August 2023

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UTILIZING WORDPRESS IN INVESTIGATING ENGLISH FOREIGN LEARNERS’ READING STRATEGIES
Authors: Tristiana Novita Eka
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to reveal what kinds the students’ reading strategies. The Participant in this research were the students of third semester of English Education Department of STKIP Muhammadiyah Pringsewu lampung who took Reading 2.  There were 38 students who involved in this research. Since this research used qualitative research design that involved case study, the researcher only took 5 students as the representative of group created by researcher  in order to get rich and deep information. The data collecting technique used in this research were think-aloud protocol, reflective journal that uploaded through wordpress and interview guide for reading strategies.  In analyzing the data, the researcher carried out some activities, namely describing, classifying, and connecting. The research finding obviously describe that the students used three main strategies in reading namely, Cognitive  Reading Strategy, Metacognitive  Reading Strategy and Compensation Reading Strategy.
AN ANALYSIS OF CHILD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Wilymafidini Okti
Published: August 2023

This research aims at explaining the description of child language development to show the capability of a child in producing and comprehending language. This is a descriptive research in which the writer describes all the data like what it is. Next, for presenting the data, the writer used the written form in order to give more explanation to the reader. From the data conducted it shows that Children utter their first word when they are around one year old; Three years old child is able to produce around 950 words; 95% of the words said by three years old child is clear; Three years old child is able to use prepositions correctly; He also understands simple questions, can identify color and counts items; The dominant case of language when a child is around three years old is unclear and unfamiliar words.
A STUDY ON THE ABILITY OF THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF MADRASAH ALIYAH DAR EL HIKMAH PEKANBARU IN SELECTING CORRECT TROUBLESOME VERBS
Authors: Pahmi - , Edjuista Novfelaningrum , Edjuista Novfelaningrum
Published: August 2023

Abstract: English mastery requires students to have sufficient knowledge about four skills, namely listening, speaking, writing and reading. In addition, other knowledge such as grammar is crucial too. Regarding grammar, students often get difficulty to use English accurately. This descriptive study aimed at finding out students’ ability in selecting correct troublesome verbs. The study result showed that the level of students’ ability was at mediocre level, 44.72. Furthermore, it showed that the highest score obtained by the students was 65, while the lowest score was 30. For the classification of troublesome verb, the most difficult was to differentiate the use of “bring and take” where 6 students (33.33%) were in very poor level.Keywords: Study, students’ ability, troublesome verbs
THE MAKING OF PROMOTIONAL VIDEO OF TOURISM IN RUPAT ISLAND
Authors: Sabri Muhammad -
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study was to make a video to promote Rupat Island to the international tourists as a tourism destination. The method used in this study was a descriptive research. There were several steps in making this video; starting from collecting the materials, creating the video script, shooting process, recording the voice for the video. converting the files, until editing the video. The result of this study is a promotional video narrated in English that contains both natural and cultural tourism objects and attractions in Rupat Island such as: Beting Aceh Beach, Lapin Beach, Makeruh Beach, Suku Akit Tradition, Mandi Safar Festival, Zapin Api Dance, etc. This video is expected to help the government of Bengkalis Regency in promoting Rupat Island as a tourism destination in the future.
THE MAKING OF TIN AND RUBBER BALL GAME TO LEARN ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Safitri Yuni , Safitri Yuni , Rionaldi Rionaldi
Published: August 2023

Mastering English is very important for everyone around the world. By mastering English, everyone can communicate well and do all things related to English. However, learning using medium will surely help to understand the lesson well, and then they can learn English in a more effective and interesting way. The main purpose of this final project is to make Tin and Rubber Ball Game to learn English vocabulary for Elementary school students. The method used for this study is descriptive research. There were several processes taken to complete this game and the final project, started from collecting the materials, designing processes, and making the game. The result of this study was a set of tin game, consisting of eight tins consisting of eight topics, two rubbers and ten cards about the topics in each of tin. By using this game, students can learn and improve their English vocabulary.
TEACHER-MADE SPEAKING ACHIEVEMENT TEST
Authors: Khairuddin Khairuddin
Published: August 2023

One of the main jobs of an English teacher teaching speaking skill is to develop and administer a speaking test in order to measure how much or little the students have achieved the instructional objectives and materials upon completion of a language program. Through the test results, the teacher is enabled to make decisions such as deciding the effectiveness of the language program and passing or advancing the students to the next level of the program.To qualify herself in developing a valid and realiable speaking test, both conceptual and practical knowledges are needed. The article presents the needed knowledge about speaking test covering the concepts of  speaking skill construct, criterion-referenced test, analytic approach, criteria setup, and scoring and grading. The article also reports the implementation of the teaher-made speaking test to testing the speaking skills achievement of the students in Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Malang. Key words: speaking test, achievement test, criterion-referenced test, analytic approach, scoring, grading
THE ANALYSIS OF NON-EQUIVALENCE TRANSLATION AT WORD LEVEL FOUND IN “I TUUNG KUNING” TALE
Authors: Aryana I Nyoman Rajin
Published: August 2023

Abstract            This paper was aimed at analyzing the non-equivalence translation at word level from the Balinese Tale entitles “I Tuung Kuning” written by I Gusti Made Sutjaja. The tale was written in Balinese then translated into Indonesian and English. From the English translation itself the non-equivalence translation at word level observed. Then data was presented descriptively. The analysis proved that 3 problems of non-equivalence translation found in the tale, meanwhile there were 3 translation strategies applied in making the translation itself. The problems were: difference in expressive meaning, target language lacks a specific term (hyponym), and culture-specific concept. While strategies applied here were; translation by a more neutral or less expressive word, translation by cultural substitution, and translation by omission. Even though, non-equivalence translation was impossible to be avoided, the translator might prevent it by really understanding the culture aspects of both the source language and the target language. Keywords: translation, non-equivalence translation at word level, translation strategies,          tale
THE EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING AND STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION TOWARD STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY OF THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT AMIK SELATPANJANG KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN MERANTI
Authors: MASHUDI MASHUDI
Published: August 2023

In learning grammar, appropriate teaching strategy and great motivation can enhance students’ grammar mastery. CALL stratey was used as the variation ofteaching and learning toward grammar mastery. The goal of this research was to find out the effect of CALLstrategy and learning motivation toward students’ grammar mastery. The design of this research wasquasi experimental research. The population of this research was the students of first year in academic 2016/2017 at AMIK Selatpanjang Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti. The techniqueused in selecting the sample was Cluster Random Sampling. The sample of this research was A1 as the experimental class and B1 as the control class. The instrumentsused in this research were grammar mastery test and questionnaire test. The hypotheses were analyzed by using t-test and Two Ways ANOVA.  The finding showed that (1) Students taught by using CALL strategy produced better achivementtoward students’grammar masteryas compared to CLT strategy.(2) Students with high learning motivation taught by using CALL strategy produced better achievement toward grammar mastery than high motivated learning students taught by using CLT strategy. (3) Students with low learning motivation taught by using CALL strategy produced lower achievement toward grammar mastery than low motivated learning students taught by using CLT strategy. (4) There was nointeraction between teaching strategies (CALL and CTL) and students’ learning motivation toward grammar mastery. In conclusion, CALL strategy worked effectively to produce better achievement as the teaching and learning strategy toward grammar mastery at AMIK Selatpanjang Kabupaten Kepulauan Meranti.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH ORAL COMMUNICATION USAGE DURING THEIR PRACTICE LEARNING PROGRAM
Authors: Fitria Rini , Salwa Salwa
Published: August 2023

The objective of the research was to investigate students’ perceptions of English oral communication usage during their practice learning program. This research was quantitative and qualitative research. The population in this study was semester 7 (seven) students of English Study Program of STAIN Bengkalis. A set of questionnaire was distributed to 25 students regarding their perceptions on oral communication usage during their practice learning program and a face to face interview was carried out to 6 students. In this research, measurement of these statements using the Likert scale ranging from 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Undecided, 4 = Agree and 5 = Strongly Agree. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS 22 to know the normality, validity, and reliability of the instrument. The results of this study showed that students had positive perceptions on English oral communication usage during their practice learning program.
TO WHAT EXTENT THE USE OF COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY TEACHERS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN BENGKALIS
Authors: Malik A. , Gunawan M.I
Published: August 2023

This study aimed tofind out to what extent the use of communicative approach in the teaching of english as a foreign language by teachers of senior high schools in Bengkalis. This study was done to see the phenomenon of lack of communication skill in English at the number of senior high school graduation. It might be caused of inappropriate approach applied at senior high school. This study found that most teachers strongly agreed that their role is as a facilitator. Furthermore, most teachers indicated that their class is more student centered than teacher- centered, the teacher is just as a facilitator in the classroom. This study could be used as empirical data for further research and as a review for the stockholders in making decision. Finally, this study could contribute to improve the senior high school graduation ability in English.
THE APPLICATION OF RECIPROCAL TEACHING TO IMPROVE BUSINESS TEXT READING COMPREHENSION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS OF BENGKALIS STATE POLYTECHNIC
Authors: Malik A , Aswandi Aswandi
Published: August 2023

Based on the problems found in the classroom, the students at State Polytechnic of Bengkalis had problems in comprehending business texts. It seemed difficult for them to understand contents and to identify the inference of the text. They also had limited vocabulary. Therefore, the researcher decided to solve these problems by applying Reciprocal Teaching. The researchaimedat finding out to what extent Reciprocal Teaching could improve the students’ reading comprehension of business texts. This reciprocal teaching applicationresearch was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of four meetings; three meetings for teaching reading comprehension of business texts and one meeting was for the test. Participants of the research were 25 students of Business Administration major. There were some instruments used asdata collection were (1) observation sheets; students, teacher, and teaching steps (2) field notes (3) and reading comprehension tests.The research findings showed that Reciprocal Teaching could improve the students’ reading comprehension of business texts. It could be seen from the improvement of the students’ score in reading comprehension of Business texts test. The average score of students in cycle 1 was 63,36 and in cycle 2 was 67,68. In conclusion, the implementation of Reciprocal Teaching could improve the students’ reading comprehension of Business texts at Business administration Students of State Polytechnic of Bengkalis. It improved both students’ score in reading tests and their interest in reading activities.