bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXPLORING YOUNG LEARNERS TEACHERS COMPETENCY AND CHALLENGES IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Authors: Anggrarini Natalia
Published: August 2019

Competency is a set of knowledge, skill and experience necessary for the future, which manifest in their activity (White, 1959). Teaching competency reflects how teacher’s ability in teaching and learning activity. Regarding to English teaching and learning to foreign learners, young learners are also exposed to have this language mastery. But Indonesian Government (see 2013 Curriculum of Elementary School) limits the subjects in Elementary School into six subjects and English is excluded. For some elementary schools, English is not give, but some others English is put as Local Content. The decision of local content here is based on the need of society, and it is happened in some elementary school in Indramayu. Thus, an English teacher for young learners in some elementary schools should reflect their competency in teaching English. She/he should be occupied with knowledge, skill and experience that needed to teach English to young learners so the purpose can meet the need. The aim of this research is to find out teaching competence of English teacher in teaching English to young learners. By conducting qualitative descriptive, this research uncovered the competency of teacher in planning the lesson, media and the implementation so it can be a consideration to put back English subject as one of main subjects in Elementary School. From the finding, it can be seen that some English teachers had made their efforts on performing good ability in teaching English such as in lesson planning, teaching media, teaching and learning activity and teaching assessment. While the challenges in teaching English to young learners were from students’ behavior. The students’ unawareness, unwillingness and laziness to study were the challenges of teaching English for young learners.
A Clinical Trial of Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment in Alzheimer’s Disease: Cognitive Enhancement and Associated Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood, and Brain Imaging
Authors: Arendash Gary , Cao Chuanhai , Abulaban Haitham , Baranowski Rob , Wisniewski Gary , Becerra Lino , Andel Ross , Lin Xiaoyang , Zhang Xiaolin , Wittwer David , Moulton Jay , Arrington John , Smith Amanda
Published: August 2019

Background:

Small aggregates (oligomers) of the toxic proteins amyloid-β (Aβ) and phospho-tau (p-tau) are essential contributors to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In mouse models for AD or human AD brain extracts, Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT) disaggregates both Aβ and p-tau oligomers, and induces brain mitochondrial enhancement. These apparent “disease-modifying” actions of TEMT both prevent and reverse memory impairment in AD transgenic mice.

Objective:

To evaluate the safety and initial clinical efficacy of TEMT against AD, a comprehensive open-label clinical trial was performed.

Methods:

Eight mild/moderate AD patients were treated with TEMT in-home by their caregivers for 2 months utilizing a unique head device. TEMT was given for two 1-hour periods each day, with subjects primarily evaluated at baseline, end-of-treatment, and 2 weeks following treatment completion.

Results:

No deleterious behavioral effects, discomfort, or physiologic changes resulted from 2 months of TEMT, as well as no evidence of tumor or microhemorrhage induction. TEMT induced clinically important and statistically significant improvements in ADAS-cog, as well as in the Rey AVLT. TEMT also produced increases in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of soluble Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42, cognition-related changes in CSF oligomeric Aβ, a decreased CSF p-tau/Aβ1-42 ratio, and reduced levels of oligomeric Aβ in plasma. Pre- versus post-treatment FDG-PET brain scans revealed stable cerebral glucose utilization, with several subjects exhibiting enhanced glucose utilization. Evaluation of diffusion tensor imaging (fractional anisotropy) scans in individual subjects provided support for TEMT-induced increases in functional connectivity within the cognitively-important cingulate cortex/cingulum.

Conclusion:

TEMT administration to AD subjects appears to be safe, while providing cognitive enhancement, changes to CSF/blood AD markers, and evidence of stable/enhanced brain connectivity.
Clinical and Pathological Benefits of Edaravone for Alzheimer’s Disease with Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion in a Novel Mouse Model
Authors: Feng Tian , Yamashita Toru , Shang Jingwei , Shi Xiaowen , Nakano Yumiko , Morihara Ryuta , Tsunoda Keiichiro , Nomura Emi , Sasaki Ryo , Tadokoro Koh , Matsumoto Namiko , Hishikawa Nozomi , Ohta Yasuyuki , Abe Koji
Published: August 2019

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) often coexist in dementia patients in aging societies. The hallmarks of AD including amyloid-β (Aβ)/phosphorylated tau (pTau) and pathology-related events such as neural oxidative stress and neuroinflammation play critical roles in pathogenesis of AD with CCH. A large number of lessons from failures of drugs targeting a single target or pathway on this so complicated disease indicate that disease-modifying therapies targeting multiple key pathways hold potent potential in therapy of the disease. In the present study, we used a novel mouse model of AD with CCH to investigate a potential therapeutic effect of a free radical scavenger, Edaravone (EDA) on AD with CCH via examining motor and cognitive capacity, AD hallmarks, neural oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. Compared with AD with CCH mice at 12 months of age, EDA significantly improved motor and cognitive deficits, attenuated neuronal loss, reduced Aβ/pTau accumulation, and alleviated neural oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. These findings suggest that EDA possesses clinical and pathological benefits for AD with CCH in the present mouse model and has a potential as a therapeutic agent for AD with CCH via targeting multiple key pathways of the disease pathogenesis.
The impact of work incentives benefits counseling on employment outcomes of transition-age youth receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
Authors: Schlegelmilch Amanda , Roskowski Matthew , Anderson Cayte , Hartman Ellie , Decker-Maurer Heidi
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND:

Work incentive benefits counseling has been shown to be a promising practice in vocational rehabilitation and has had a demonstrated impact on positive employment outcomes for adults with disabilities ( Wilhelm & McCormick 2013 ).

OBJECTIVE:

In this study, the Wisconsin Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE) demonstration project implemented a new model of work incentive benefits counseling targeting transition-age youth receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits including their families.

METHODS:

PROMISE youth and families received work incentive benefits counseling through a consultative approach and impact on employment outcomes were assessed.

RESULTS:

Preliminary results indicate that youth who received work incentives benefits counseling ( N = 535) had significantly higher work activity and explored a greater number of job opportunities, than youth who did not receive benefits counseling ( N = 476). Additionally, 81% of PROMISE treatment youth with earnings above the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level had met with a benefits specialist at least once.

CONCLUSION:

This study contributes to the growing evidence demonstrating that work incentives benefits counseling positively influences employment and earnings outcomes for low-income transition-age youth with disabilities. Youth and families preferred the consultation approach, providing information as needed and meeting families where they were at.
Employment supports in early work experiences for transition-age youth with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Authors: Williams Brent , Lo Wen-Juo , Hill Julie , Ezike Nnamdi , Huddleston Jerry
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND:

One of the goals of PROMISE is to improve employment outcomes resulting in life-span reductions in youth reliance on SSI. Initial and prior employment is associated with long-term career trajectories for youth with disabilities. More research is needed to develop evidence-based practices that improve early employment outcomes for youth with disabilities receiving SSI benefits.

OBJECTIVE:

We seek to provide information about the demographic and intervention factors associated with the successful completion of 200-hour, interest-based summer work experiences.

METHODS:

Outcome data for 126 youth who participated in interest-based summer work experiences were collected. Regression analyses were conducted to explore associations between the number of hours worked and various discrete intervention variables.

RESULTS:

Interest-based job placement, case management, and job readiness training were significant predictors of success in the summer work experience.

CONCLUSION:

Particular aspects of service delivery, such as job readiness training, interest-based job placement, and personalized introductions to local workforce centers by case managers can significantly improve employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. State and federal agencies tasked with improving employment outcome for youth SSI recipients are provided substantiated justification to allocate resources that align with this evidence.
Intervention fidelity in a large scale model demonstration project: Lessons from Maryland PROMISE
Authors: Luecking Richard G. , Crane Kelli Thuli , Gingerich Jade A. , Morris Taylor R.
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND:

Maryland Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE) model demonstration project has implemented and is evaluating a collaborative, integrated community-based intervention. PROMISE is designed to increase the likelihood that youth who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Maryland, and their families, will experience better employment outcomes, increased earnings, and decreased public income support. The intervention was conceptualized from extant research identifying factors, which promote competitive integrated employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.

OBJECTIVE:

In order to effectively assess the impact of the intervention on the participating youth and families it is necessary to ensure that the large-scale statewide project upholds a strong measure of fidelity across implementation sites. That is, does the project deliver the intervention as intended and is it implemented the same way no matter the individual characteristics of the participants and no matter where they live?

RESULTS:

The authors present a descriptive report on the implementation of Maryland PROMISE, illustrate measures of fidelity achieved in serving 997 transition age youth receiving SSI across the state, show preliminary data on early impact, and offer implications for ongoing PROMISE evaluation and its potential influence on policy and practice.
Strategies for recruiting participants into randomized controlled trials: A cross-program profile of the PROMISE demonstration program
Authors: Gold Paul B. , Crane Kelli Thuli , Fabian Ellen S. , Morris Taylor R.
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND:

Recruiting and enrolling participants into randomized controlled trials is difficult. Reviews of the extent to which trials achieve targets on time and within budget commonly report failure or delay. PROMISE—Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—a six program cooperative study of randomized trials testing effectiveness of service programs for transition-aged youth with disabilities receiving SSI benefits on employment and educational outcomes, provides an unusual opportunity to describe successful recruitment and enrollment into large-scale trials.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose is to profile recruitment strategies used within and across the six PROMISE programs for meeting enrollment targets of SSI youth and families.

METHODS:

From descriptive data extracted from process analysis reports of each of the six PROMISE programs, we constructed cross-program profiles of recruitment strategies.

RESULTS:

All six programs met their enrollment targets on time. Although they contacted most potential participants through initial mailings and telephone calls, the programs reported that multiple contacts using multiple strategies, especially resource-intensive in person meetings and assignment of staff full-time to recruitment activities, were needed to meet enrollment targets.

CONCLUSIONS:

Because all PROMISE programs met their required enrollment targets, researchers designing large-scale, field-based randomized controlled trials may benefit from using a mix of recruitment strategies deployed by full-time recruiters.
Wisconsin PROMISE cost-benefit analysis and sustainability framework
Authors: Anderson Catherine A. , Schlegelmilch Amanda , Hartman Ellie
Published: August 2019

BACKGROUND:

Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE) is a federal demonstration grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Social Security Administration. Wisconsin PROMISE is one of six model demonstration sites.

OBJECTIVE:

This analysis was conducted to help illustrate the estimated costs and potential savings associated with supporting transition-age youth receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) achieve competitive, integrated employment.

RESULTS:

While not all youth achieve earnings at substantial levels, the research clearly indicates that providing opportunities for employment during the transition age years increases the likelihood of employment in adulthood. Additionally, youth with access to coordinated services and supports are more likely to be employed at higher rates, preparing them for improved employment and earnings trajectories into adulthood.

CONCLUSION:

Two options are presented, and the integration of employment-focused targeted outreach and case management and/or family navigator advocates is recommended for all transition-age youth receiving SSI and their families.
Think Future, Act Present: Looking Beyond the Closed Door
Authors: Siregar Evy I. , Hayati Nadiya A. , Fadila Nurul , Pratama Agung , Yudha Yusuf H.
Published: August 2019

Tulisan ini mencoba menggambarkan bagaimana persepsi kondisi pendidikan kita saat ini, dan usulan untuk mengatasinya berdasarkan pengalaman. Diawali dengan gambaran kondisi pendidikan yand dideskripsikan melalui alat ukur pendidikan yang digunakan sebagian besar negara-negara di dunia, ditawarkan cara yang telah dicoba diterapkan melalui beberapa mata ajaran terutama di bidang sains dan bahasa. Cara ini dilakukan dengan usaha menyelaraskan kurikulum, proses belajar-mengajar serta alat ukur yang digunakan. Menyelaraskan ke tiga hal tersebut merupakan upaya untuk menutup kesenjangan hasil belajar yang digambarkan melalui alat-alat tes seperti TIMMS, PISA dan PIRLS.
Toward A Human Agency-Based Curriculum: A Practical Proposal at School Levels
Authors: Azhar Khairil
Published: August 2019

Sebagai subjek belajar, siswa bisa diposisikan dalam sebuah kebijakan kurikulum sebagai agen pembelajaran atau sebaliknya cenderung menjadi subyek yang pasif. Secara teoritis, mengikuti teori yang dikembangkan oleh Alexander (2005), siswa bisa menjadi agen pembelajaran jika mereka diposisikan sebagai subyek yang memiliki atau mampu membangun agensi kemanusiaan. Agensi ini mengandaikan adanya kapasitas untuk berkehendak, mengekspresikan diri, dan evaluasi diri berdasarkan nilai-nilai kedirian yang mereka bangun. Berdasarkan kerangka teoritis di atas, penulis membedakan kecenderungan reseptif-reproduktif dan reflektif-transformatif dalam penyusunan kurikulum. Kecenderungan pertama memposisikan siswa sebagai subyek belajar pasif, yakni ‘sekadar’ menerima dan mereproduksi apa yang dipelajari atau diajarkan. Sedangkan yang kedua memberi ruang bagi sikap reflektif pada siswa sehingga menjadi alat bagi perubahan diri dan lingkungan sosialnya, yakni subyek belajar yang aktif dengan agensi kemanusiaan. Dalam berbagai dokumen yang terkait dengan kebijakan kurikulum di Indonesia saat ini, penulis menemukan kecenderungan untuk serba mengatur cenderung dominan, yakni dengan banyaknya ragam instrumen yang terkait dengan pengaturan kurikulum. Namun demikian, terdapat peluang bagi substansiasi kurikulum dengan konsepsi agensi kemanusiaan, yakni jika konsep-konsep yang selaras atau mendukung agensi kemanusiaan dalam berbagai dokumen kebijakan dielaborasi tersebut lebih jauh, sehingga konsep-konsep yang mengkondisikan materi kurikulum reflektif-transformatif menggantikan konsep-konsep yang berkecenderungan reseptif-reproduktif.
Adolescents’ Identity Formation as Learners in Sukma Bangsa School Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Dewi Ratna Sari , Ropo Eero , Räihä Pekka
Published: August 2019

This study aimed to explore how adolescents performed towards their identity as learners in Sukma Bangsa School Pidie (SBP) through a phenomenographic approach. More specifically, the research had purpose to understand the way adolescents construct their learning identity in a school environment. The findings suggested that there were variations in the way adolescents experienced their learning identity that might encourage them to achieve different degrees of motivation, self-perceptions (self-efficacy, self-concept, and self-esteem), autonomy, and self-development towards their identity as learners. In this study, students exhibited a high level of self-efficacy and self-development, an average level of self-esteem and autonomy, and close to an average level of self-concept and motivation in constructing their identity as learners. The students also revealed that the highest accomplishment of their experiences was in showing their confidence towards learning attitude, whereas the lowest one was in adult attachment. Adult attachment therefore is pivotal to moderate students who have either low willingness to study or low self-conception.[Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pembentukan identitas remaja sebagai peserta didik di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa Pidie (SBP) melalui pendekatan fenomenografi. Lebih khusus lagi, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana remaja membangun identitas pembelajaran mereka di lingkungan sekolah. Temuan menunjukkan adanya variasi cara remaja membentuk identitas mereka, yang mendorong mereka mencapai tingkat motivasi, persepsi diri (self-efficacy, self-concept, dan self esteem), otonomi, dan pengembangan diri yang berbeda. Dalam penelitian ini, siswa menunjukkan tingkat self-efficacy dan self-development yang tinggi, tingkat self-esteem dan otonomi yang rata-rata serta konsep diri dan motivasi mendekati tingkat rata-rata. Pengalaman siswa yang paling tinggi menunjukkan kepercayaan diri terhadap sikap belajar, sedangkan yang terendah menunjukkan keterikatan pada orang dewasa. Oleh karena itu, keterikatan pada orang dewasa sangat penting bagi siswa yang memiliki kesediaan untuk belajar atau konsepsi diri rendah.]
Relationship Between Teacher Professional Competences and Teacher Work-Autonomy
Authors: Fachrurrazi Fachrurrazi
Published: August 2019

The article discusses the relationship between teacher professional competences and teacher work-autonomy at Sukma Bangsa Schools in Aceh, Indonesia. The study investigated differences in teacher professional competences and teacher work-autonomy in terms of gender, school location, classroom teacher/subject teacher, grade level and teaching experiences. The study indicated that most teachers of Sekolah Sukma Bangsa in Aceh were at moderate degree of teacher professional competences and most of the teachers attained a moderate degree of work-autonomy. The study showed that when the level of teacher work-autonomy increased, the level of teacher professional competences escalated; while lower level of teacher autonomy was associated with lower level of teacher professional competences. Furthermore, the study revealed that a degree to which teachers perceived work-autonomy and a degree to which teachers perceived professional competences were diverse based on gender, classroom/subject teacher, experience, level of school and location of school, even though the differences were not statistically significant. [Artikel ini mendiskusikan hubungan antara kompetensi professional guru dan otonomi-kerja guru. Tujuan dari riset ini adalah untuk menginvestigasi hubungan antara kompetensi professional guru dan otonomi-kerja guru, serta perbedaan kompetensi professional guru dan perbedaan otonomi kerja guru berdasarkan gender, lokasi sekolah, guru kelas/guru pelajaran, level kelas atau pengalaman mengajar. Hasil riset juga mengindikasi bahwa ada korelasi yang positif dan moderat antara otonomi-kerja guru dan kompetensi profesional guru. Hasil riset mengindikasi bahwa ketika level otonomi-kerja guru meningkat, level kompetensi profesional guru juga naik, dan rendahnya tingkatan otonomi-kerja guru dihubungkan dengan rendahnya kompetensi professional guru. Hasil riset juga mengindikasikan level otonomi-kerja dan level kompetensi professional guru bervariasi berdasarkan gender, lokasi sekolah, guru kelas/guru pelajaran, level kelas dan pengalaman mengajar, walaupun perbedaannya tidak signifikan secara statistik.]
Studi Komparatif Penulisan Background Skripsi Mahasiswa Bahasa Inggris
Authors: Yatmikasari Ika
Published: August 2019

Academic writing for students should be a routine activity, but it is not easy especially that concerning with the writing of the background research that must meet certain criteria. This paper is the result of a review of the background section of English students’ thesis which often has an unclear pattern. This paper compares the patterns (moves) developed in writing thesis backgrounds from two institutions and analyzes their advantages and disadvantages. The results show that basically the writing of background research has fulfilled the basic elements of the move, but rarely found complete move in one writing and the pattern is often not sequential. [Menulis akademik (academic writing) bagi mahasiswa seharusnya menjadi aktifitas rutin, tetapi tidak mudah terutama menyangkut penulisan bagian latar belakang (background) yang harus memenuhi kriteria tertentu. Tulisan ini merupakan hasil kajian terhadap bagian latar belakang skripsi mahasiswa bahasa Inggris yang seringkali memiliki pola yang tidak jelas. Tulisan ini membandingkan pola (move) yang dikembangkan dalam menulis background skripsi dari dua institusi dan menganalisis kelebihan dan kekurang­an tulisan dari masing-masing sumber objek. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa pada dasarnya penulisan latar belakang penelitian sudah memenuhi unsur-unsur move yang seharusnya ada, tetapi jarang didapati move yang lengkap dalam satu tulisan dan pola yang  ada sering tidak berurut.]
Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Group Discussion: The Case Study of Fifth Grade Students in Sukma Bangsa Bireuen Elementary School
Authors: Asrita Asrita , Nurhilza Nurhilza
Published: August 2019

This study is concerned with group discussion as one of the teaching methods can identify the emergence of students’ critical thinking skills in fifth grade students of Sukma Bangsa School. The purpose of this study was classified fourteen critical thinking concepts (practice, action, management, appreciation, awareness, care, evaluation, understanding, analysis, appraisal, interpretation, being, reflection, reviewing) which emerged in the learning process using group discussion. The study showed that eleven critical thinking concepts (practice, action, management, appreciation, awareness, care, evaluation, understanding, analysis, appraisal, interpretation) could be found in fifth grade students, while three of them  are missing (being, reflection, reviewing). It could be concluded that the students’ ability to think critically was developed after getting experiences in learning by using group discussion. However, an important factor in fostering students’ critical thinking skills was teachers’ involvement. Thus, teachers need to fully participate to stimulate students to express their critical thinking skills in the learning process.[Artikel ini membahas tentang diskusi group sebagai salah satu metode mengajar dapat mengindentifikasi terbentuknya kemampuan siswa dalam berpikir kritis terutama siswa kelas 5 di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengklasifikasi 14 konsep berpikir kritis (praktik, aksi, manajemen, appresiasi, awareness, peduli, evaluasi, pemahaman, analisa, appraisal, interpretasi, being, refleksi, dan mereview) dapat muncul dalam proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan diskusi group. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tujuh konsep berpikir kritis (praktik, aksi, managemen, appresiasi, awareness, peduli, evaluasi, pemahaman, analisis, appraisal dan interpretasi) telah ditemukan pada siswa kelas 5, sementara tiga lainnya tidak (being, refleksi dan review). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan siswa untuk berpikir kritis telah terbentuk setelah melalui proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan diskusi group. Meskipun fakor terpenting untuk memunculkan kemampuan siswa berpikir kritis adalah keterlibatan seorang guru. Maka guru-guru perlu berperan aktif menstimulasi siswa untuk mengeluarkan kemampuan berpikir kritisnya dalam proses pembelajaran.]
Use of Blended Learning in Teaching Islamic History: The Case of the 8th Grade of Sukma Bangsa School in Aceh
Authors: Lesmana Adhi , Basiran Basiran
Published: August 2019

The article is intended to introduce blended learning methods at Sukma Bangsa School, Aceh. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of blended learning method specifically in the study of Islamic history, which is one of the main topics in religion education lessons in the 8th grade at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School. The study uses quantitative methods and was carried out during the first semester of the school year 2015 -2016 in the three locations of Sukma Bangsa School. Research data was obtained through the pre-test and the post-test that were conducted at the beginning of the research and the end of the research. The total number of students in this study was 142 students: 57 students from Bireuen, 34 students from Pidie, and 51 students from Lhokseumawe. The results of the study at the three different locations of Sukma Bangsa School show that although there was an increase in the average value and standard deviation, the statistics do not show a significant difference between the achievement of students in the blended learning method and in the face-to-face method. Therefore, an understanding of context by the teachers in the use of blended learning is needed to improve students’ achievement results.[Artikel ini dimaksudkan untuk lebih mengenalkan metode pengajaraan blended learning di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa, Aceh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menunjukkan adakah keefektifan metode blended learning secara khusus di materi Sejarah Islam yang merupakan salah satu topik utama dalam pelajaran pendidikan agama di kelas 8 di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa.  Studi ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan dilakukan di Sekolah Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, Pidie, dan Lhokseumawe pada semester ganjil tahun pelajaran 2015-2016. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh melalui hasil pre-test dan post-test yang dilakukan di awal sebelum penelitian dan menjelang akhir penelitian. Total siswa yang mengikuti penelitian ini sebanyak 142 siswa dengan rincian 57 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Bireuen, 34 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Pidie, dan 51 siswa di Sukma Bangsa Lhokseumawe. Hasil studi di tiga lokasi Sekolah Sukma Bangsa menunjukkan bahwa meskipun ada peningkatan nilai rata-rata dan standard deviasi namun secara statistik tidak menunjukkan perbedaan yang significant antara hasil pencapaian siswa di metode blended learning dan di metode tatap muka. Oleh karena itu pemahaman guru secara kontekstual dalam penggunaan blended learning sangat dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan hasil pencapaian siswa.]
Tendensi Kesalahan Sintaksis Bahasa Tulis Pembelajar Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA)
Authors: Yahya Mokh. , Andayani Andayani , Saddhono Kundharu
Published: August 2019

Bahasa Indonesia is one of many languages arround the world that is in favor of foreigners (WNA). For them, bahasa Indonesia is learned for the certain goals. They are to academic purposes, profesion, and communication in daily life. For academic purposes, seeing that many foreign students learn bahasa Indonesia directly in Indonesia. One of the places is UPT Bahasa Universitas Sebelas Maret. The research is to present syntax error forms and their tendency error of written language on TISOL students in academic level. The research is conducted in UPT Bahasa Universitas Sebelas Maret. It’s subject is TISOL students whom study in Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta. This study is qualitative research in the form of case study. Researcher focuses on syntax level. It based on the interview toward the teacher. Many TISOL students did the syntax error on their written language. [Bahasa Indonesia merupakan salah satu bahasa di dunia yang tengah digemari oleh Warga Negara Asing (WNA). Bagi WNA, bahasa Indonesia dipelajari untuk tujuan tertentu. Di antaranya untuk keperluan akademik, profesi, dan berkomunikasi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Untuk keperluan akademik, dapat dilihat dari maraknya mahasiswa asing yang belajar bahasa Indonesia secara langsung di Indonesia. Salah satunya di UPT Bahasa Universitas Sebelas Maret. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bentuk-bentuk kesalahan sintaksis beserta tendensi kesalahannya pada bahasa tulis pembelajar Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) tingkat akademik. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di UPT Bahasa Universitas Sebelas Maret. Subjek penelitian dalam penelitian ini  adalah pembelajar BIPA yang menempuh studi di UPT Bahasa Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang berupa studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini peneliti menekankan kajian pada tingkat sintaksis. Hal itu didasarkan pada wawancara terhadap pengajarnya. Menurutnya, banyak pembelajar BIPA yang melakukan kesalahan dalam bidang sintaksis pada bahasa tulisnya.]
Potret Pendidikan di Era Globalisasi Teknosentrisme dan Proses Dehumanisasi
Authors: Dewi Eva
Published: August 2019

Pendidikan merupakan unsur yang paling penting bagi kemajuan peradaban bangsa. Era Industri dan globalisasi membawa dampak terhadap proses pendidikan terutama di Indonesia. Di satu sisi, globalisasi memberi dampak positif, namun di sisi lain, dominasi teknologi membawa dampak negatif, yakni menimbulkan dehumanisasi dalam bentuk mentalitas yang terlalu mengagungkan teknologi di atas segalanya. Realitasnya, pendidikan di era globalisasi saat ini mengalami krisis nilai. Pendidikan hanya menghasilkan output-output yang pintar secara kognitif, menguasai teori dan teknologi tetapi kering dari nilai-nilai kemanusiaan dan sosial (dehumanisasi). Sebagai solusinya, pendidikan sebagai investasi haruslah mampu “memanusiakan manusia”; mengintegrasikan human being dan technobeing atau keterpaduan sains dan agama, dan reparadigmatisasi pendidikan dengan value approach, social cultural approach, cognitif skill approach dan political policy approach tentu saja sangat dibutuhkan untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan nasional dalam rangka membentuk generasi profesional, bermoral, bertanggung jawab dan bermartabat.
KORELASI LAMA HEMODIALISA DENGAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF
Authors: Wahyuni Aria , Kartika Imelda Rahmayunia , Asrul Imelda Firdausy , Gusti Eka
Published: August 2019

Hemodialysis can remove uremic toxins for cognitive process improvement in hemodialysis patients. This study aims to determine the long-standing relationship of hemodialysis to the cognitive function of patients with chronic renal failure. This type of research is descriptive analytic with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were patients who underwent hemodialysis with the sampling technique used was total sampling totaling 83 respondents. The study was conducted in May - June 2018 in the hemodialysis unit. The instrument used to measure cognitive function is MMSE (Mini Mental State Exam). Data analysis used was univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using correlation test. The results showed that the duration of hemodialysis was the lowest 1 week and the highest 96 months with a mean duration of 21 months hemodialysis, the lowest cognitive function score 7 and the highest 30 scores with the average cognitive function was 18. Relationship analysis showed no long association of hemodialysis with function cognitive (p Value = 0.375; r = 0.099). This study provides recommendations for further research related to factors that influence cognitive impairment in hemodialysis patients and it is expected that nurses improve the quality of cognitive function nursing care in hemodialysis patients at risk of cognitive impairment.

Keywords: Cognitive Function, Hemodialysis
Information delayed is justice denied
Authors: Toplak Jurij , Brezovnik Boštjan
Published: August 2019

European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2016 that the European Convention on Human Rights includes a right to access information held by public authorities. While according to international documents the procedures for accessing information should be ‘rapid’, the courts have yet to rule on what ‘rapid’ means and when the procedures are so long that they violate rights of those asking for information. This article analyses the length of proceedings in access to information cases in Slovenia and Croatia. It shows that these two countries do not have a system of effective protection of rights because the authorities can easily delay disclosure of information for several years. It argues that lengthy procedures violate the right to access the information and the freedom of expression. It then presents solutions for improving access to information procedures in order for them to become ‘rapid’
PENENTUAN JUMLAH LOKET PELAYANAN YANG OPTIMAL DI BPJS KESEHATAN CABANG SIDOARJO
Authors: Itaar Asyor , Aryanny Enny , Purnamawati Erlina
Published: August 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui rata-rata waktu tunggu,utilitas server dan rata-rata waktu pelayanan, memberikan usulan perbaikan system antrian dan model antrian yang sesuaipada BPJS Kesehatan Cabang Sidoarjo. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode simulasi dengan software ARENA versi 5.0. Metode simulasi dapat memberikan penyelidikan yang langsung dan terperinci dalam periode waktu tertentu dan lebih realistis terhadap system nyata. Data yang digunakan untuk analisis system antrian ini adalah data primer, yaitu berupa data waktu kedatangan pelanggan dan data waktu pelayanan (server), untuk pengukuran waktu dilakukan dengan menggunakan bantuan stopwatch. Pelanggan yang dating memiliki waktu antar kedatangan yaitu dari 1.8-2 menit. Kemudian waktu yang dihabiskan pelanggan untuk mengantri berkisar antara 6-38 menit, dan lama waktu loket dalam melayani pelanggan mengabiskan waktu antara 6-17 menit.Dari hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa dengan menggunakan  6 loket didapat utilitas server sebesar  99,64% ; apabila menggunakan 7 loket didapat utilitas server sebesar 86,46%, sedangkan menggunakan 8 loket didapat utilitas server sebesar 69,26%. Berdasarkan hasil dari 3 usulan perbaikan, maka  dipilih usulan ke-2 yang paling optimal yaitu dengan penambahan 1 fasilitas pelayanan loket. Maka model antrian yang cocok adalah dengan system antrian Multichannel-Single Phase .
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE JUST IN TIME DAN KANBAN DI PT. SENTRABUMI PALAPA UTAMA
Authors: Febriana R , Sukma Dwi , Santoso Budi
Published: August 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi sistem kontrol persediaan PT. Sentrabumi Palapa Utama yang mana dapat meminimasi biaya persediaan dengan membandingkan sistem total biaya persediaan perusahaan sekarang ini. Dibuatlah penelitian dengan menggunakan metode Just In Time untuk mereduksi bahan baku yang berlebihan dan metode kanban untuk memperlancar jalannya Just In Time sehingga tidak lagi mengalami kelebihan bahan baku. Obyek penelitian ini adalah bahan baku plat, kanal, kawel dan spon yang dituju dengan beberapa variabel. Variabel terikat yaitu persediaan bahan baku yang optimal dan total biaya persediaan yang minimum, sedangkan variabel bebasnya yaitu data persediaan bahan baku, biaya pemesanan bahan baku, holding cost, data permintaan, dan data pemesanan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Just In Time dan kanban yang mana dengan metode tersebut dapat mengurangi bahan baku yang berlebih dan dapat memproduksi dengan tepat waktu. Dengan metode penyimpanan perusahaan mempunyai total biaya persediaan sebesar Rp. 9.520.100.000. Sistem persediaan dengan metode Just In Time mempunyai total biaya sebesar Rp. 9.001.800.000. Dari hasil perhitungan tersebut, biaya persediaan yang minimum diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode Just In Time. Dan membuat usulan terkait untuk merubah sistem pengawasan persediaan. Untuk membuat sistem Just In Time secara akurat kemudian dilakukan perancangan kartu kanban.
PEMILIHAN SUPPLIER BAHAN BAKU MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROMETHEE DI PT. SHAKILLA SIDOARJO
Authors: Purbo Agus
Published: August 2019

Permasalahan pada PT.Shakilla Waru Sidoarjo adalah seringnya terjadi keterlambatan pengiriman, banyaknya bahan baku yang tidak sesuai spesifikasi, tagihan pembayaran sebelum bahan baku datang, dan keterlambatan respon atas permasalahan yang terjadi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui supplier yang terbaik dengan menggunakan Metode Promethee sehingga dapat menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebutdi atas. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di PT.Shakilla Waru Sidoarjo yang merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang produksi yang menghasilkan sepatu wanita sesuai dengan model permintaan konsumen. Variabel terikat pada penelitian ini yaitu supplier yang terbaik.Sedangkan variabel bebas yaitu pengiriman, harga, tagihan pembayaran, kualitas produk, dan pelayanan.Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara yang dilakukan terhadap PT.Shakilla Waru yang berupa data penilaian supplier. Dari hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa  supplier yang terbaik rangking 1 adalah PT. Surya Sukmana Leather, rangking 2 adalah PT. Lembah Tidar Jaya, rangking 3 adalah PT. Sayung Adhimukti, rangking 4 adalah CV. Cisarua, dan terakhir rangking 5 adalah CV. Prima Bangun Nusantara.
ANALISIS TINGKAT BEBAN KERJA OPERATOR AUTOMATED STACKING CRANE (ASC) DENGAN METODE NASA-TLX (NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION TASK LOAD INDEX) DI PT. TERMINAL TELUK LAMONG SURABAYA
Authors: Suryadi Akmal , Zadi F.I. , Sukma D. Dwi
Published: August 2019

PT. Terminal Teluk Lamong merupakan perusahaan dibidang jasa terminal multipurpose dan bongkar muat petikemas curah kering dengan sarana dan prasarana teknologi terkini semi otomatis pertama di Indonesia. Pembagian area operator ASC (Automated Stacking Crane) masih belum efisien, dimana satu  operator  ASC menjalankan 5 s.d 6 crane sedangkan normalnya adalah 3 s.d 4 crane, sehingga tingkat konsentrasi yang dibutuhkan oleh operator ASC (Automated Stacking Crane) sangat tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis beban kerja mental operator ASC (Automated Stacking Crane) dalam aktivitas bongkar muat container dari area lapangan untuk kemudian diletakkan ke truck atau sebaliknya dan memberikan respon teknis untuk perbaikan kenerja operator.Berdasarkan analisis hasil menggunakan metode NASA-TLX diperoleh nilai rata-rata beban kerja yaitu sebesar 28, dimana nilai tersebut berada pada pada interval 10-29 yang menunjukkan bahwa beban kerja pada operator ASC (Automated Stacking Crane) adalah sedang. Indikator yang paling mempengaruhi beban kerja operator ASC (Automated Stacking Crane) adalah Performansi Kerja (PK) yaitu sebesar 255,5, dan Kebutuhan mental (KM) yaitu sebesar 229,25
PENJADWALAN MAINTENANCE MESIN DD10 DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE MARKOV CHAIN
Authors: Sholeh Alfianita Savitri , Anna Ika Deefi , Novianti Trisita , Findiastuti Weny
Published: August 2019

Studi ini mengembangkan perencanaan penjadwalan maintenance mesin dengan menggunakan metode markov chain untuk optimalisasi biaya maintenance untuk mesin produksi filter. Produksi filter pada PT.X memerlukan kurang lebih sekitar 64 mesin. Perusahaan ini harus menjaga performansi dari mesin yang dimiliki agar proses produksi berjalan dengan lancar. Salah satu mesin yang dimiliki PT. X adalah mesin  DD10. Selama tahun 2017 hingga 2018 mesin DD10 telah mengalami downtime sebanyak 262 kali. Dimana dengan adanya downtime dapat mempengaruhi perfomansi mesin DD10. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut maka dilakukan. Dengan menggunakan metode markov chain, diperoleh skenario penjadwalan maintenance yang terbaik yaitu skenario 4 (maintenance korektif pada status 4 serta pencegahan pada status 3 dan 2). Dengan menggunakan skenario tersebut dapat melakukan penghematan anggaran kegiatan maintenance sebesar Rp. 404,653.00 dengan interval penjadwalan maintenance pencegahan dilakukan setiap 3 hari.
Dynamic Analysis of a Shallow Buried Tunnel Influenced by a Neighboring Semi-cylindrical Hill and Semi-cylindrical Canyon
Authors: Lv Xiaotang , Ma Cuiling , Fang Meixiang
Published: August 2019

This paper provides a dynamic analysis of the response of a subsurface cylindrical tunnel to SH waves influenced by a neighboring semi-cylindrical hill and semi-cylindrical canyon in half-space using complex functions. For convenience in finding a solution, the half-space is divided into two parts and the scattered wave functions are constructed in both parts. Then the mixed boundary conditions are satisfied by moving coordinates. Finally, the problem is reduced to solving a set of infinite linear algebraic equations, for which the unknown coefficients are obtained by truncation of the infinite set of equations. The effects of the incident angles and frequencies of SH waves, as well as of the radius of the tunnel, hill, and canyon on the dynamic stress concentration of the tunnel are studied. The results show that the hill and canyon have a significant effect on the dynamic stress concentration of the tunnel.
The Application of Tactical Approaches in Learning Handballs
Authors: Budi Didik Rilastiyo , Hidayat Rohman , Febriani Ayu Rizky
Published: August 2019

The tactical approach needs to be applied in the learning of the hand ball because it makes students move actively during learning, so far the approach used by the teacher is still in the conventional way so that the tactical approach can be one of the new breakthroughs in physical education learning in school. The purpose of the study was to find out whether the tactical approach model could be an alternative problem solving so that students could master the basic techniques of handball in high school Lembang. The research method uses Classroom Action Research. The study sample was a class X student of high school  Lembang. The research instrument uses basic technical tests and the skills of playing bola tangan. Analysis of data using the Norm Reference Reference. The results showed students experienced an increase in learning outcomes from cycle I with a good percentage of 26.7%, cycle II 33.3% and cycle III by 36.7%, this happened because with a tactical approach students could get more opportunities to perform basic technical skills in the game handball The conclusion of this study is that a tactical approach can make it easier for students to overcome difficulties in playing handball.
The effect of high intensity interval training to physical condition of pencak silat atlet
Authors: Sartono Sartono , Adityatama Firman
Published: August 2019

Pencak silat is the general term who described the art of we might as well and martial arts. An athlete can cope with the pencak silat If can enjoy his sports activity. The purpose of this research is to investigating the effect of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) toward physical condition on Pencak Silat of Students Activity Unit of STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan. This research using experimental method. The population of this research was Pencak Silat of Students Activity Unit of STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan, as many as 30 athlete. This research produce drawing conclusions, i.e. training with High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) effect toward physical condition on Pencak Silat of Students Activity Unit of STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan
The Effect of Nutritional Status, Level of Physical Activity and Hemoglobins on Physical Endurance
Authors: Kusuma Moh Nanang Himawan , Syafei Muhamad , Rilastiyo Didik
Published: August 2019

Technological developments have an impact on increased consumption of junk food. On the other hand, the change was also followed by nutritional problems which later became a trigger factor for the increasing prevalence of physical inactivity which had an impact on the increase in hypokinetic disease and metabolic syndrome problems. The Problems related to nutritional status and decrease in physical activity can cause a decrease in cardiorespiratory ability, which is influenced by hemoglobin levels.Purposes: To determine the relationship of nutritional status, physical activity and hemoglobin levels on cardiorespiratory. Methods: Observational analytic with cross sectional approach in 47 male students using inclusion criteria (PAR-Q) supplemented by ethical clearance. Hemoglobin levels were measured by cyanmethemoglobin, nutritional status (BMI), physical activity (IPAQ), while VO2max with MFT. Bivariate analysis using Pearson product moment, multiple regression analysis was performed using correlation test.Findings: Nutritional status had low effect with a contribution of 13.6%, physical activity has moderate with contribution of 21.3%, and hemoglobin levels had a strong effect with 32.1% contribution to cardiorespiratory ability. Conclusion: Nutritional status, physical activity, and hemoglobin levels have an influence on cardiorespiratory ability, where the hemoglobin level has the highest contribution then followed by physical activity and nutritional status.
Determination of In vitro antimicrobial activity of homeopathy medicines
Authors: Mokarroma Soyoda , Shammi Tahmina
Published: August 2019

Homeopathy is a popular alternative medicine. The mechanism of action of homeopathic drug has not been clarified but it has been found to be effective against various diseases including diarrhea, dysentery, otitis media, eczema and even cancer. After qualifying thorough investigation, it can be used against antibiotic tolerance and multi drug resistant bacteria. In a recent study, bactericidal effect of homeopathic remedies has been investigated. But such an effect is not in accordance with the general principles of homeopathy. To test this paradigm, in vitro antimicrobial effects of four homeopathic drugs Aconite 30, Arsenicum album 30, Mercuric corrosivus 30 and Mercury solution 200 against five common intestinal pathogens, including- Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp., Salmonella sp. Pseudomonas sp., and Bacillus sp have been observed. Standard agar well diffusion technique and macrodilution technique were followed. But, tested homeopathic drugs did not show any significant effect on any of the five pathogens. Rigorous study against other organism is required to fully understand antimicrobial activity and other mechanism of action.

Stamford Journal of Microbiology, Vol.8(1) 2018: 7-9