bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Numerical analysis of the vortex flow effect on the thermal-hydraulic performance of spray dryer
Authors: Anggara Fajar , Romahadi Dedik , Avicenna Alief Luthfie , Irawan Yosua Heru
Published: February 2022

The use of a spray-dryer is very popular in the drying process in the food and beverage industry. However, due to the properties of the sensitive product that the quality will degrade in drying at high temperature, the innovative design of spray-dryer is developed which can increase the heat transfer rate at moderate temperature. This research was conducted to develop a spray-dryer design to improve thermal-hydraulic performance, with a high transfer rate and low-pressure drop at such a temperature. The design varies by several inlets categorized as design A with one inlet, design B with two inlets, and design C with three inlets. This simulation uses ANSYS FLUENT17, and the independence of the mesh was evaluated to improve the result of the simulation. The efficient mesh number is obtained from the independence of the mesh at around one million. The result shows that design C has the lowest pressure loss and the highest transfer rate due to high vortex and swirl flow generation, improving the mixture quality and direct contact between droplet and dry-air.
The impact of 3D, 4D, and 5D Building Information Modeling for reducing claims to service providers
Authors: Noviani Shanti Astri , Amin Mawardi , Hardjomuljadi Sarwono
Published: February 2022

In construction, claims are usually a request for additional time, cost, or quality of work. A dispute will occur If the claim is not resolved correctly. In industrial revolution 4.0, we can use the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method to increase efficiency. BIM is a digital display containing all information about building elements integrated with the building's life cycle period. BIM will accelerate and reduce risks in construction, including the impact of claims. In Indonesia, several consultants/contractors have been implemented BIM in construction projects. This research aims to determine the effect of using 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM in construction projects for reducing claims to service providers as seen from the indicators on BIM 3D, 4D, 5D BIM. The research method used is a descriptive research method with a Q-method approach using closed survey research instruments to 37 contractor/consultant respondents who use BIM. The results obtained from the 3D BIM 4 indicators affect the reduction of claims. The 4D BIM indicator has two hands that affect the decrease in claims. The 5D BIM indicators all involve reducing claims.
Optimization of aggregate planning of rice husk charcoal production with Fuzzy Goal Programming approach
Authors: Krisnaningsih Erni , Djatna Taufik , Arkeman Yandra , Marimin Marimin , Hambali Erliza
Published: February 2022

This study proposes a Fuzzy Goal Programming approach to optimize the problem of aggregate planning of production processes in companies that produce charcoal husks. The application proposed to the company describes the process of Rice Husk Charcoal Production taking into account the uncertain factors involved in the aggregate planning process of Rice Husk charcoal production. Decision-making related to the level of material needs in each type of rice husk charcoal product is considered based on planning for the next 12 months by including weighting value in membership function, determination of membership function of each function objectives with equivalent Crip of fuzzy goal programming. Fuzzification is based on three main objectives with three membership levels for each purpose of Goal Programming. This research provides the results of the proposed adaptive model applied to companies that produce charcoal husks.
Host traits, ownership behavior and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic pets in Mexico
Authors: Espinosa-Gómez Fabiola Carolina , Bautista Elizabeth , Palacios-Cruz Oscar , Téllez-Ramírez Alejandra , Vázquez-Briones Daniela Belem , Ángeles César Flores de los , Aguirre-Alarcón Héctor , Abella-Medrano Carlos Antonio , Escobedo-Straffón Jorge Luis , Solís-Hernández Mario , Navarro-López Roberto , Aguirre Alonso
Published: February 2022

SARS-CoV-2 can infect pets under natural conditions, which raises
questions about the risk factors related with susceptibility of these
animals to infection. The status of pet infection by SARS-CoV-2 in
Mexico it is not well understood. We aimed to estimate the frequency of
positive household cats and dogs to viral RNA and antibodies for
SARS-CoV-2 during the second wave of human infections in Mexico, and to
recognize the major risk factors related to host and pet ownership
behavior. We evaluated two study groups, cats and dogs from COVID-19
infected/suspected households (n=44) and those admitted for veterinary
care for any reason at several veterinary hospitals in Puebla City,
México (n=91). Using RT-PCR, we identified the presence of SARS-CoV-2
RNA in swabs of four dogs (18.2%) and zero cats in COVID-19
infected/suspected households, within this group 31.8% of dogs and
27.3% of cats tested IgG ELISA positive, and neutralizing antibodies
were detected in one dog (4.5%) and two cats (9.1%). In the random
group, 25.0% of dogs and 43.6% of cats were ELISA positive, only one
cat shown neutralizing antibodies (2.6%). We identified no significant
hematological and biochemical abnormalities as risk factors, but we
found dynamic changes in leukocytes, lymphocytes, albumin/globulin rate,
and creatinine. Pet age >4 years old, other pets at home,
and daily cleaning of pet dish, were each associated with an increase of
SARS- CoV-2 infection (p<0.05). Allowing face lick, sharing
bed/food with pets, and owner tested positive or suspected of COVID-19
were not significant risk factors, but time (>4 hours) the
owner spent out from home during the lockdown for COVID-19 (OR= 0.37, p=
0.009), and outdoor pet food tray (OR= 0.32, p= 0.011) were negative
risks factors of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pets, suggesting that time the
owner spends with their pet is an important risk factor.
Inter-specific gene flow following the naturalization of a cultivated mint promotes the formation of a coalescent complex
Authors: Olofsson Jill , Tyler Torbjörn , Dunning Luke , Hjertson Mats , Rühling Åke , Hansen Anders
Published: February 2022

Cultivation and naturalization of plants beyond their natural range can
bring previously geographically isolated taxa together, thereby
increasing the opportunity for hybridization and inter-specific gene
flow, the outcomes of which are not predictable. These anthropogenic
events therefore allow us to study how hybridization and inter-specific
gene flow affect genetic and phenotypic diversity. Here, we explore the
phenotypic and genomic effects of increased inter-specific gene flow
following the re-introduction of the cultivated Mentha spicata
(spearmint) into the ranges of the native mints M. longifolia and M.
suaveolens. Using morphological analyses, we show that the cultivated M.
spicata has altered trichome characters, which is likely a product of
human imposed selection for a more palatable plant or a byproduct of
selection on essential oil production. Using whole genome sequencing, we
then show that there is extensive genetic admixture between the
morphologically defined mint taxa that to some extent is mediated by the
cultivated M. spicata. This has, at least partially, resulted in a
breakdown of the species barriers. However, despite this breakdown, we
find that genetic variants associated with the cultivated trichome
morphology continue to segregate in cultivated, naturalized, and wild
populations and we identify three genes that may function in the
production of the characteristic aromatic oils of mints. Although
hybridization can increase species richness by forming new hybrid taxa,
we here show that unless reproductive barriers are strong it can also
merge species into population/coalescent complexes over evolutionary
time.
Anesthetic Management of Aortopexy, Posterior Tracheopexy and Esophageal Atresia Repair in a Preterm Newborn
Authors: Moyano Laura , Páez John , Navarro Julian , Guerra Carlos
Published: February 2022

A 35-week neonate with esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula and
tracheomalacia of was taken to a complex repair using bronchoscopic
guidance. Invasive monitors were employed considering the length
procedure and postoperative needs. Ventilation settings varied to
maintain an adequate ventilation and surgical field. He was soon
extubated in the ICU.
Slavonia and Transylvania (1272-1342)
Authors: Nekić Antun
Published: February 2022

Historians have long identified the structural
similarities between the positions of Slavonia and Transylvania within the
conglomerate of territories bound to the Crown of St Stephen (Archiregnum Hungaricum), but their
comparison has never surpassed the superficial level of juxtaposing the
quasi-regal authorities of the ban and
the voivode. Considering the period from the 1270s until the 1340s this paper
primarily focuses on the general assemblies that took place in these two
provinces and looks at the formation of regional identities linked to the
nobility’s collective action of coming together in assemblies. Through this
prism, it also analyzes the functioning of composite political structures and
the relationship between the center and the specific localities. Political
instability triggered the first assemblies in both provinces, and from the
1270s until the 1290s local processes mirrored the decisions and actions of the
royal court, as was the case with almost all the assemblies held in Slavonia
during the 1270s, and it was the same with the Transylvanian cases form 1288
and 1291. However, in Transylvania, in contrast to Slavonia, the assemblies
continued to be held without the incentive from the royal court, that is they
became a part of the local repertoire. These different experiences in the early
period had a strong impact on the nobility and its power of collective action
from the 1320s when the programme of the restoration of the royal authority was
carried out in both provinces by using the same mechanisms.
Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Risk by Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Individuals With and Without Diabetes: An Analysis From the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Authors: Ferket Bart S. , Hunink M.G. Myriam , Masharani Umesh , Max Wendy , Yeboah Joseph , Burke Gregory L. , Fleischmann Kirsten E.
Published: February 2022

OBJECTIVE

To assess lifetime cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by coronary artery calcium (CAC) score in individuals with diabetes from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and compare risk with that in individuals without diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We developed a microsimulation model with well, diabetes, post-CVD, and death health states using multivariable time-dependent Cox regression with age as time scale. We initially used 10-year follow-up data of 6,769 MESA participants, including coronary heart disease (CHD) (n = 272), heart failure (n = 201), stroke (n = 186), and competing death (n = 619) and assessed predictive validity at 15 years. We externally validated the model in matched National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) participants. Subsequently, we predicted CVD risk until age 100 years by diabetes, 10-year pooled cohort equations risk, and CAC score category (0, 1–100, or 100+).

RESULTS

The model showed good calibration and discriminative performance at 15 years, with discrimination indices 0.71–0.78 across outcomes. In the NHANES cohort, predicted 15-year mortality risk corresponded well with Kaplan-Meier risk, especially for those with diabetes: 29.6% (95% CI 24.9–34.8) vs. 32.4% (95% CI 27.2–37.2), respectively. Diabetes increased lifetime CVD risk, similar to shifting one CAC category upward (from 0 to 1–100 or from 1–100 to 100+). Patients with diabetes and CAC score of 0 had a lifetime CVD risk that overlapped with that of individuals without diabetes who were at low 10-year pooled cohort equations risk (<7.5%).

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with diabetes carry a spectrum of CVD risk. CAC scoring may improve decisions for preventive interventions for patients with diabetes by better delineating lifetime CVD risk.
Increased Risk of Incident Diabetes Among Individuals With Latent Tuberculosis Infection
Authors: Magee Matthew J. , Khakharia Anjali , Gandhi Neel R. , Day Cheryl L. , Kornfeld Hardy , Rhee Mary K. , Phillips Lawrence S.
Published: February 2022

OBJECTIVE

In cross-sectional U.S. studies, patients with diabetes had twice the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) compared with those without diabetes. However, whether LTBI contributes to diabetes risk is unknown. We used longitudinal data to determine if LTBI is associated with increased diabetes incidence.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We conducted a retrospective cohort study among U.S. Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration from 2000 to 2015. Eligibility included all patients without preexisting diabetes who received a tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon-γ release assay (IGRA). We excluded patients with a history of active TB and those diagnosed with diabetes before or within 2 years after LTBI testing. Patients were followed until diabetes diagnosis, death, or 2015. LTBI was defined as TST or IGRA positive. Incident diabetes was defined by use of ICD-9 codes in combination with a diabetes drug prescription.

RESULTS

Among 574,113 eligible patients, 5.3% received both TST/IGRA, 79.1% received TST only, and 15.6% received IGRA only. Overall, 6.6% had LTBI, and there were 2,535,149 person-years (PY) of follow-up after LTBI testing (median 3.2 years). The diabetes incidence rate (per 100,000 PY) was greater in patients with LTBI compared with those without (1,012 vs. 744; hazard ratio [HR] 1.4 [95% CI 1.3–1.4]). Increased diabetes incidence persisted after adjustment for covariates (adjusted HR [aHR] 1.2 [95% CI 1.2–1.3]) compared with those without LTBI. Among patients with LTBI, diabetes incidence was similar in those treated for LTBI compared with those who were not treated (aHR 1.0 [95% CI 0.9–1.1]).

CONCLUSIONS

Comprehensive longitudinal data indicate that LTBI is associated with increased diabetes incidence. These results have implications for people with LTBI, ∼25% of the global population.
Telehealth Technologies and Their Benefits to People With Diabetes
Authors: Usoh Chinenye O. , Kilen Kristine , Keyes Carolyn , Johnson Crystal Paige , Aloi Joseph A.
Published: February 2022

This article reviews the current diabetes technology landscape and how recent advancements are being used to help overcome barriers in the management of diabetes. The authors offer case examples of how digital tools and platforms can facilitate diabetes care via telehealth and remote patient monitoring for individuals in special populations. They also provide tips to ensure success in implementing diabetes technology to provide the best possible care for people with diabetes in outpatient settings.
Challenges and Opportunities in Using Telehealth for Diabetes Care
Authors: Crossen Stephanie S. , Bruggeman Brittany S. , Haller Michael J. , Raymond Jennifer K.
Published: February 2022

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic led to a rapid and dramatic increase in the use of telehealth for diabetes care. In the wake of this transition, we examine new opportunities and ongoing challenges for using telehealth within diabetes management, based on data and experiences from the pre-pandemic and pandemic time frames.
Peer Support Interventions on Digital Platforms for Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Caregivers
Authors: Titoria Reena , Amed Shazhan , Tang Tricia S.
Published: February 2022

Peer support for children with type 1
diabetes and their caregivers has been recognized as a key component in
diabetes management and mental health. In this era of digitization, support
programs delivered via technology are growing rapidly, particularly with
increased access to technology and social media. Although the development of
different digital modalities for this purpose is in its early stages, five
different types of digital platforms have been recognized: voice, text, Web,
video, and social media. This article discusses the significance of peer
support and explores various digital peer support interventions in pediatric
patients with type 1 diabetes (0–18 years of age) and their caregivers.
Tata Laksana Komprehensif Dermatitis Stasis pada Geriatri
Authors: Yusharyahya Shannaz Nadia , Sutanto Natalia Rania , Lestari Adhika Ayu , Amalia Rhida Sarly , Andardewi Melody Febriana
Published: February 2022

Dermatitis stasis merupakan penyakit kulit inflamasi yang umum terjadi di ekstremitas bawah, ditandai dengan eritema, skuama, erosi, krusta, dan terkadang juga dapat ditemukan vesikel, serta ulserasi kecil di kulit yang dikenal sebagai ulkus stasis atau ulkus venosum. Faktor risiko dermatitis statis antara lain usia di atas 50 tahun, obesitas, dan jenis kelamin perempuan. Dilaporkan tiga kasus dermatitis stasis pada pasien geriatri laki-laki yang datang ke Rumah Sakit dr.Cipto Mangunkusumo dan ketiganya disertai komorbiditas obesitas. Tata laksana pada ketiga pasien ini melibatan departemen lain (multidisiplin) dan membuahkan hasil yang baik.
Adaptasi Kuesioner Satisfaction Scale for E-Learning Process Versi Indonesia: Evaluasi Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Pembelajaran 4C/ID
Authors: Abriya Witri , Simadibrata Marcellus , Soemantri Diantha
Published: February 2022

Model 4C/ID adalah desain instruksional yang menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran berbasis keseluruhan tugas. Kuesioner Satisfaction Scale for e-Learning Process merupakan kuesioner untuk mengukur kepuasan peserta didik terhadap proses pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan adaptasi kuesioner Satisfaction Scale for e-Learning Process versi bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian terdiri atas empat tahap yaitu forward translation, backward translation, expert review, dan pilot study. Forward translation adalah penerjemahan kuesioner ke bahasa Indonesia oleh penerjemah bersertifikat. Backward translation merupakan penerjemahan kembali kuesioner ke bahasa Inggris oleh penerjemah yang berbeda. Expert review adalah proses validasi konten oleh 8 orang ahli menggunakan skala CVI dan S-CVI. Pilot study dilakukan terhadap 30 mahasiswa yang dipilih secara acak. Forward dan backward translation menunjukkan kesesuaian maksud dengan kuesioner aslinya. Nilai I-CVI menunjukkan bahwa 28 butir kuesioner valid (skor >0,75), dan satu butir tidak valid (skor <0,75). Nilai S-CVI (skor ≥0,90) menunjukkan bahwa keseluruhan kuesioner adalah valid. Kuesioner Satisfaction Scale for e-Learning Process versi bahasa Indonesia adalah valid, sehingga dapat digunakan sebagai instrumen untuk mengevaluasi penerapan model 4C/ID pada pembelajaran keterampilan klinis secara daring.
Trends in Opioid Prescribing for Non-Cancer pain and Associated Resource Utilisation in Wales
Authors:   , Davies Emma
Published: February 2022

Background:Opioid prescribing in the UK has increased significantly since the start of the millennium and has been associated with a rise in chronic pain reporting. In Wales, despite concern about rising rates of opioid analgesic prescribing, no detailed examination of the data had been undertaken to assess the changes in prescribing and its consequent impact on the population. Methods:In this study, anonymised, individual level data of people diagnosed with non-cancer pain in Wales was extracted from the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank and used to scrutinise opioid analgesic prescribing trends in people aged 18 years and over, establish whether legislation or clinical guidance impacted on those trends and examine associations with increased healthcare use. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 included a retrospective, repeated cross-sectional analysis of opioid analgesics issued from Primary Care, stratified by gender, age and socioeconomic status. Phase 2 of the study evaluated differences in healthcare service use and costs between individuals receiving opioids for defined non-cancer pain-related diagnoses and matched patients not receiving opioids. Results:Total opioid prescribing increased by 43.6% and strong opioids by 306.2% between 2005 and 2015. Women received 1.5 times more prescriptions than men. Increasing age was associated with higher prescribing rates. People in the most deprived areas received 2.4 times more prescriptions than in least deprived. People receiving opioid prescriptions accessed primary care four times more frequently than controls and had twice the number of hospital admissions. Opioid prescription was associated with 41% higher healthcare costs than noted in controls. Conclusion:This research highlights the need to develop a national strategy to address pain management and opioid stewardship in Wales. We must consider how to address the wide variability observed, particularly between areas of differing socioeconomic status. Further research should investigate what underlies continued opioid prescribing and how alternative strategies can be implemented in practice to reduce population harm and optimise the use of limited healthcare resources.
Fatores associados a infecções puerperais na maternidade de um hospital escola do interior de São Paulo
Authors: Almeida Janie Maria de , Demizu Nathalia Tamie Lima , Oliveira Mariana Rivero
Published: February 2022

Objetivos: A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar os fatores associados à infecção puerperal em puérperas de janeiro de 2017 a janeiro de 2019; relacionar a infecção puerperal com as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas; relacionar via de parto com a infecção puerperal. Métodos: O local do estudo foi uma maternidade do interior do estado de São Paulo. É um estudo exploratório, quantitativo e retrospectivo, no qual foi utilizado o teste de χ2 o ao nível de significância de 5%. A coleta de dados aconteceu de forma exclusiva em prontuários, após a aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa, por meio do parecer nº 3.144.647. Resultados: O grupo de puérperas estudado (N = 20) caracteriza-se por adultas jovens, em união estável, com ensino médio completo, do lar e dependentes do Sistema Único de Saúde. As variáveis que apresentaram dependência foram a relação entre classificação de ferida operatória e escolaridade (p = 0,035); a classificação de sinais e sintomas e o estado civil; e a classificação do plano terapêutico e a reabordagem da ferida operatória (p = 0,067). Foram evidenciados, como antecedentes clínicos predominantes, o tabagismo, a asma e a hipertensão arterial sistêmica. Quanto às condições de parto, este foi marcado por tentativa de indução, toques vaginais frequentes e desfecho de cesariana. Conclusão: Foi constatada a relação entre parto cesáreo e infecção puerperal, ressaltando o procedimento invasivo e maior incidência de casos de sepse puerperal após cesariana.
Shunt Active Power Filter untuk Meredam Harmonisa Beban Non-Linear Satu Fasa
Authors: Mumtaz Fahmi Naufala , Sudiharto Indhana , Qudsi Ony
Published: February 2022

Penggunaan beban non-linear semakin umum digunakan seiring berkembangnya teknologi yang menerapkan komponen elektronika daya di dalamnya. Beban non-linear dapat menimbulkan harmonisa pada jaringan listrik dan mengakibatkan penurunan kualitas daya. Cara yang dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini salah satunya adalah dengan menggunakan Active Power Filter. Pada penelitian ini suatu Shunt Active Power Filter (SAPF) untuk sistem satu fasa didesain dan disimulasikan untuk meredam harmonisa yang timbul karena penggunaan beban non-linear satu fasa yang sering digunakan di skala rumah tangga. Teori ip-iq dan kontrol PI untuk tegangan DC digunakan untuk mendapatkan referensi arus kompensasi. Pada simulasi, beban yang digunakan berupa penyearah dioda yang dihubungkan ke beban RL seri. Hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa sebelum pemasangan SAPF, nilai THD arus sumber mencapai 32.63%. Sedangkan setelah pemasangan SAPF nilai THD arus sumber yang dihasilkan hanya sebesar 4.47%. SAPF yang disimulasikan memiliki kemampuan peredaman harmonisa sebesar 28.16% dan dapat memenuhi standar yang ditoleransi oleh IEEE 519-2014.
Tendances et motivations associées à la polyconsommation de substances : une revue rapide des données qualitatives
Authors: Boileau-Falardeau Michèle , Contreras Gisèle , Gariépy Geneviève , Laprise Claudie
Published: February 2022

Introduction

La polyconsommation (l’usage de plusieurs substances en même temps ou sur une courte période) est une pratique courante chez les personnes qui consomment des drogues. La récente hausse de la mortalité et des surdoses associées à la polyconsommation rend essentielle la compréhension des motivations qui sous-tendent cette tendance. Cette revue visait à résumer les connaissances actuelles sur les raisons pour lesquelles plusieurs substances peuvent être combinées au cours d’un épisode spécifique de consommation de drogues.

Méthodes

Nous avons effectué une revue rapide de la littérature pour cerner les études empiriques qui décrivent les motivations et les tendances associées à la polyconsommation de substances. Les études incluses ont été publiées entre 2010 et 2021 et repérées au moyen de MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO et Google Scholar.

Résultats

Nous avons inclus 13 études qualitatives ou à méthodes mixtes dans notre analyse. Les substances ont été combinées séquentiellement pour atténuer les symptômes de sevrage ou prolonger un état d’euphorie (« high »). L’usage simultané était motivé par l’intention de contrer ou d’équilibrer les effets d’une substance par ceux d’une autre, d’augmenter un état d’euphorie, de réduire la consommation globale ou de reproduire l’effet d’une autre substance non accessible ou plus coûteuse. L’automédication en vue de soulager un problème de santé était une autre des raisons à un usage séquentiel ou simultané.

Conclusion

La polyconsommation de substances est souvent motivée par le désir d’améliorer une expérience en fonction des effets attendus des combinaisons. Il nous faut mieux comprendre les raisons qui sous-tendent la combinaison de substances sinous voulons atténuer les répercussions de la crise actuelle des surdoses.
Self-rated mental health, community belonging, life satisfaction and perceived change in mental health among adults during the second and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
Authors: Capaldi Colin A. , Liu Li , Ooi Laura L. , Roberts Karen C.
Published: February 2022

Findings from the 2020 Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health (SCMH) suggested that the positive mental health of adults in Canada was lower during the second wave of the pandemic (fall 2020) than in 2019. With 2021 SCMH data from winter/spring 2021, we find in the current study that average life satisfaction and the prevalence of high self-rated mental health, high community belonging and perceptions of stable/improved mental health were even lower during the third wave of the pandemic as compared to the second wave in the overall adult population and in most sociodemographic groups.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENRE-BASED APPROACH IN TEACHING WRITING TEXT FOR TENTH GRADE AT SMA YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN MULIA
Authors: Silalahi Nurvita Sari , Siregar Masitowarni
Published: February 2022

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENRE-BASED APPROACH INTEACHING WRITING TEXT FOR TENTH GRADE AT SMA YAYASANPENDIDIKAN MULIA*Nurvita Sari Musdiani Silalahi**Dr. Masitowarni Siregar, M.Ed.ABSTRACTNurvita Sari Musdiani Silalahi, 2021. Registration Number: 2163321037. TheImplementation of Genre-Based Approach in Teaching Writing Text forTenth Grade at SMA Yayasan Pendidikan Mulia. A Thesis. English andLiterature Department. Faculty Languages and Arts. State University ofMedan, 2021.The objectives of this study were to discover the implementation of Genre-BasedApproach in teaching writing text for Tenth Grade at SMA Yayasan PendidikanMulia and to investigate the reasons why teachers use Genre-Based Approach.This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative design. The subject ofthis study was English teacher and students in grade tenth from SMA PendidikanMulia. The techniques of collecting data were observation, interview, anddocumentation. The data were taken from SMA Swasta Mulia Medan, from theresearch, it was found that in applying Genre-Based Approach in Englishcurriculum, and there are five steps that teacher implemented: building knowledgeof field, modeling, joint construction, independent construction and linking relatedtext. From the teacher‟s interview, the result could be found that the reasons whythe teacher of SMA Swasta Mulia Medan using Genre-Based Approach and theproblem faced by teacher and also the solution in teaching writing text.Keywords: Genre-Based Approach, Descriptive Text, Writing Skill.
THE USE OF COHERENCE ELEMENTS ON THE STUDENTS’ FORMATIVE TEST IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT OF ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMA SWASTA HANG KESTURI MEDAN
Authors: Manullang Rebecca Theresia , Pane Isli Iriani , Debora Marisi
Published: February 2022

THE USE OF COHERENCE ELEMENTS ON THE STUDENTS’ FORMATIVETEST IN WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT OF ELEVENTHGRADE STUDENTS AT SMA SWASTA HANG KESTURI MEDAN*Rebecca Theresia Manullang** Dr.Isli Iriani Indiah Pane,S.Pd, M.Hum.** Marisi Debora, S.Pd, M.HumABSTRACTRebecca. Registration Number: 2153321029. The Use of Coherence Elementson The Students’ Formative Test in Writing Analytical Text of Eleventh GradeStudents at SMA Swasta Hang Kesturi Medan. A Thesis. English EducationStudy Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, State University of Medan,2020.This research used quantitative research which aimed to evaluate the studentscoherence elements used in writing analytical exposition text. method throughdocumentation and interview.It was conducted in SMA Swasta HangKesturi,especially Eleventh Grade Students.The data consist of the existingEnglish Formative test items which were directly collected from English teacherand analyzed based on triangulation through documentation and interview. Thefindings implied that there were 4 coherencel elements according Oshima andHogue’s theory occurred in students formative test of SMA Swasta Hang KesturiMedan. They were transition signal 53%, Consistent Pronouns 40%, Repetition ofKeyword 2%, and Logical Order 5 %. Transition signal occurred in connecting;organize sentences and explaining the topic. Consistent pronouns occurred inreplacing and minimizing the use of the same word. Repetition of Keywordoccurred in remembering and understanding the topic of the text. Arrange the ideain logical order occurred based on experience and teachers’ outline.Furthermore,the students reason for selecting the elements are categorized to each elements.The students choose the transition signals to connect the sentences, explained thetopic, and organized the sentences. The reason in choosing the consistentpronouns is to replace or reduce the subjects, objects, names of people, things andso on. The reasons in choosing repetition of keywords is to remember about thetopic/issue that they are discussed in the essay. Additionally, the repetition ofkeyword helps the students to maintain the topic/ideas to keep in line withoutchanging anything. Furthermore, they need it to connect the topic in eachparagraph to the whole paragraph (essay).Keywords: Coherence, Writing,Analytical Exposition,Formative Test.
REPETITION OF COLLOCATION IN THE TALK OF THE TENTH GRADE TEACHER IN SMA NEGERI 11 MEDAN
Authors: Tobing Sarah Cindy , Sumarsih Sumarsih , Meisuri Meisuri
Published: February 2022

REPETITION OF COLLOCATION IN THE TALK OF THE TENTH GRADE TEACHER IN SMA NEGERI 11 MEDAN *Sarah Cindy Cristin Tobing. **Prof. Dr. Sumarsih, M.Pd. **Dr. Meisuri, M.A. ABSTRACT Tobing, Sarah Cindy Cristin. Repetition of Collocation in The Talk of The Tenth Grade Teacher in SMA Negeri 11 Medan. English Educational Program, Medan State University, 2020. The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of collocations that mostly used during the teaching and learing process, the patterns of repetition, and the function of repetition. This research was conducted by using a descriptive qualitative design. The subject of the study was the English teacher of the tenth grade in SMA Negeri 11 Medan. The data were collected by conducting an observation, voice/video recording, and interview. The result of the study showed that lexical collocation oocured dominantly (68%) and followed by the grammatical collocation (32%). Lexical collocation of verb + adverb was the type that mostly occured in teacher talk (TT). The teacher also tended to use the pattern of self-reptition to repeat the collocation in the class. Aside from assisting the students to catch meanings, another reason as to why the repetition was implemented in the class was because it helped the teacher to control the class, to give commands to the students, and also to encourage the students. Keywords : Collocation, Repetition, Teacher Talk
DEVELOPING ENGLISH READING MATERIALS OF PROCEDURE TEXT BASED ON SCHEME BASE APPROACH IN SMK SWASTA ERIA MEDAN
Authors: Dayanur Dayanur , Sumarsih Sumarsih
Published: February 2022

DEVELOPING ENGLISH READING MATERIALS OF PROCEDURE TEXT BASED ON SCHEME BASE APPROACH IN SMK SWASTA ERIA MEDAN *Dayanur ** Sumarsih ABSTRACT Dayanur. Registration Number: 2132121007. Developing English Reading Materials of Procedure Text based on Sheme base Approach in SMK Swasta Eria. A thesis. English Education Study Program, Medan State University, 2021. This study aimed to develop English reading material for students based on scheme base approach in vocational school. The study conducted by using Research and Development (R&D). The respondent of this research was 31 students of Office Administration grade XI in SMKS ERIA Medan. The data was consisted of syllabus, lesson plan, and existing reading materials. Based on the data, the existing reading materials were not appropriate for students of office administration department because those were intended for general students. The instruments of collecting data were questionnaires and interview to students and English teacher. This aimed to collect the data and information about students‟ needs and learning needs. The need analysis showed the needs of students on English reading materials. Based on the need analysis and material evaluation, the new reading materials were developed by associating to contextual teaching and learning approach, students‟ need and their department. The genre of text was procedure text which told about the manual steps. After designing the product, the experts validated the product. And finally, the English reading materials for office administration students could be used. The developed reading materials were how to use LCD projector in an office meeting, how to print a document, how to use a scanner, how to use a photocopier, and sending a fax. The product had been validated by an English lecturer and an English teacher with the mean score was 3,585 from 4. The product was categorized as “ Very Good and Relevant” reading materials for eleventh grade students of office administration program. Keywords: Reading Materials, Scheme Base Approach, Research and Development, Office Administration Program.
DEVELOPING INTERACTIVE WRITING WORKSHEET DESCRIPTIVE TEXT TO PROMOTE HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILL FOR EIGHT GRADE STUDENT AT MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH NEGERI 2 MEDAN
Authors: Putri Firsty Azirila , Husein Rahmad , Lubis Safrida
Published: February 2022

Putri, Firsty Azirila. Registration Number: 2153121012. Developing Interactive Writing Worksheet to Promote Higher Order Thinking Skill for Eight Grade Student at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Medan. English Education Program, Universitas Negeri Medan, 2020. The aimed of this study was to develop students’ interactive writing worksheet descriptive text to promote higher order thinking skill. This study was conducted by using Research and Development (R&D) through six stages: gathering information and data, analyzing data, designing materials, validating by experts, revising, and final product. The subject of the study was grade VIII at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Medan. The instruments of the data collection were gathered by interview the teacher and giving the questionnaire. The study conducted interview to English teacher and giving the questionnaire to 35 respondents to get the students’ needs. The interview and questionnaire result proved that the students’ need English learning media which can motivate the students to understand about interactive writing worksheet descriptive text. The product had been validated by the experts namely English teacher and English lecturer. The product result was Interactive Writing Worksheet which had been modified to promote Higher Order Thinking Skill. The result of the experts’ validation showed that the media was appropriate to be used on the interactive writing worksheet by getting the average score is 4.5 categorized excellent.
DEVELOPING MEDIA BY USING PODCAST IN TEACHING LISTENING OF RECOUNT TEXT TO GRADE X STUDENTS OF TOURISM VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Authors: Situmorang Theofani Elisabeth , Hartoyo Indra
Published: February 2022

DEVELOPING MEDIA BY USING PODCAST IN TEACHING LISTENING OF RECOUNT TEXT TO GRADE X STUDENTS OF TOURISM VOCATIONAL SCHOOL *Theofani Elisabeth Situmorang **Indra Hartoyo ABSTRACT Situmorang, Theofani Elisabeth. Registration Number: 2163121044. Developing Media By Using Podcast in Teaching Listening of Recount Text to Grade X Students of Tourism Vocational School. A Thesis. English Educational Program. State University of Medan.2020. The study was aimed to develop media by using Podcast in teaching Listening of Recount text to grade X students of Tourism Vocational School. This study was conducted by using Research and Development (R&D) design through six stages: gathering the data, need analysis, design media, validating by experts, revising, and final project. The subject of the study was Grade X Students of Tourism Vocational School. The instruments of data collection were gathered by administrating interview and distributing questionnaire to 28 respondents to get students’ needs. The interview and questionnaire result proved that the students need English learning media which can motivate students to understand listening recount text. The product was validated by two experts; English lecturer and English teacher. The product result was Podcast that contains audio media to be used in mastering the recount text listening. The result of experts’ validation showed that the media was an appropriate media to be used in teaching listening recount text by getting average percentage of 97.5% categorized as excellent. Keywords: Podcast, Recount Text, Research an(R&D)
Validity and Reliability of the Postgraduate Self-Determined Learning Questionnaire (PSLQ)
Authors: Ng Lee Yen Abdullah Melissa , Omar Ahmad Fairuz , Ai Ping Teoh , Chia Chun Tiew
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Postgraduate students have to play active roles in self-determined learning, as major agent in their own learning and research activities. There is a lack of validated research instruments to measure self-determined learning among postgraduate students. The Postgraduate Self-Determined Learning Questionnaire (PSLQ) was specifically developed to fill in the gaps. This study aims to examine the validity and reliability of the PSLQ through exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The original version of PSLQ has 59 items and it was administered to a sample of 201 postgraduate students from a research-intensive university in Malaysia. The results of EFA revealed that PSLQ measures four distinct factors; learner-centered learning, interactive non-linear learning, double-loop reflection, and capacity development, which accounted for 54.22% of the variance in self-determined learning. The total number of items in PSLQ has been reduced to 42, after 17 items were removed. The instrument demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha value of a=.959. The findings suggest that PSLQ is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used to measure self-determined learning among postgraduate students. Implications of the research findings are discussed in this paper.

 

Keywords: Heutagogy, Postgraduates, Reliability, Self-determined learning, Validity
Trends and Challenges: Chinese Students Studying at South Korean Universities
Authors: Andrea Rakushin Lee , Hak-Soo Yoo
Published: February 2022

Abstract: South Korea is a popular destination for Chinese students studying overseas. Prior to the pandemic, Chinese students comprised the largest percentage of foreign students in South Korea. This paper provides insights into major trends germane to Chinese students studying in South Korea. In addition, it explores challenges that Chinese students encounter while studying in South Korean universities, which include socialization problems, Korean and English language barriers, academic difficulties, and discrimination and prejudice. It also examines historical and political issues that have an impact on Chinese people living in South Korea. Strategies for improving successful integration are discussed. These include having effective academic and social support systems, promoting intercultural communicative competence, advanced preparation before leaving China, mutual adjustment activities that enhance understanding and awareness between different cultural groups, reflective practice and quality improvement, and exposure to diverse viewpoints. Finally, practical implications, which could improve the overall adaptation of Chinese students in South Korean universities are discussed.  

Keywords: Chinese students, South Korean universities, intercultural communication, adaptation, cross-cultural communication
Inventive Problem-Solving in Project-Based Learning on Design and Technology: A Needs Analysis for Module Development
Authors: Tze Kiong Tee , Mohd.Rusly Noor Syuhaili , Abd Hamid Ruhiana Idayu , Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh , Hanapi Zaliza
Published: February 2022

Abstract: Education in Malaysia is transforming to increase students’ ability and meet the needs of the industry. In Design and Technology subject, students apply the technology to develop a product capable of solving problems through a project-based learning approach. Therefore, this study aims to (a) identify problems in the implementation of design project and (b) identify the needs for module development. An online survey was conducted on 140 Design and Technology subject teachers in Batu Pahat district, Johor. Findings showed that the overall level of problem in the implementation of project-based learning was high and there was no significant difference in perception of problems in implementing project-based learning by gender, but a significant difference of perception by teaching experience. In terms of module content, the overall findings showed that the content requirement in the module was high. Gender and teaching experience showed no significant difference in perception of module content requirement.  Finally, the findings showed that the suggested module design features are using Arial font and multi-colour, content in point form, A4 size, and contain graphical content. Therefore, it is proposed that this module should be developed due to its high requirements and should meet the needs of users, so that the goals of project implementation can be achieved.

 

Keywords: Design and technology, inventive problem solving, modules, project-based learning
Reliability and Validity of Instrument on Academic Enhancement Support for Student-Athlete Using Rasch Measurement Model
Authors: Rozali Mohd Zulfadli , Puteh Saifullizam , Nur Yunus Faizal Amin , Hamdan Nor Hidayah , Mohd Latif Fitri
Published: February 2022

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to develop and validate an instrument on Academic Enhancement Support for Malaysian student-athletes. The instrument development process began earlier in previous research's stages. Thirty-five questionnaires were distributed to Malaysia Public University student-athletes who competed at the university and state levels. It took a week to collect data, with a 100% return rate and one damaged questionnaire removed. Winstep version 3.69.1.11 was used to conduct three analyses: item-person reliability and separation index, statistical fit, and standardised residual correlation for item dependent. Cronbach's alpha of 0.96 indicates high reliability, with all items displaying a positive value for item polarity. Thirty items were identified as being misfit, five of which were removed and fifteen of which were revised. In the final analysis, ten pairs of items were dictated to be redundant, and ten items were eliminated following selection. In total, 15 items were removed from the instrument, leaving 82 items in the validated version. In conclusion, the instrument developed is a valid instrument capable of validating the student-perception athlete's of the support necessary for academic advancement during actual study.

 

 

Keywords: Academic Enhancement, Student Support, Rasch Measurement Model, Student-athlete
DISKURSUS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) DALAM MEWUJUDKAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
Authors: Santoso Meilanny Budiarti , Raharjo Santoso Tri
Published: February 2022

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) masih menjadi konsep yang ambigu. Ambiguitas terjadi antara lain karena konsep CSR melintasi beberapa disiplin ilmu, yang secara konseptual tidak diajarkan secara komprehensif di lembaga pendidikan dan secara global telah menantang peran serta tanggung jawab dari karyawan, perusahaan dan juga Negara. Terlepas dari persepsi ambiguitas berdasarkan tinjauan literatur yang luas tersebut, secara konsepsual CSR terkait dengan konsep pembangunan berkelanjutan yang pada umumnya dianggap berhubungan dengan pengambilan keputusan bisnis yang mempertimbangkan aspek ekonomi, sosial, dan lingkungan. Bahkan tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan (SDGs) menjadi isu tersendiri dalam program-program CSR di seluruh dunia, demikian pula Indonesia. Kajian ini dilakukan secara kualitatif dan melalui studi pustaka. Dari ketiga aspek yang berbeda, namun saling berhubungan, studi ini menemukan ada sejumlah besar penelitian yang menilai hubungan antara CSR dengan kinerja bisnis keuangan (ekonomi) dan CSR dengan aspek manusia (sosial), tetapi kurang menilai hubungan CSR dengan aspek lingkungan. Penelitian tentang aspek lingkungan yang sudah dipelajari oleh para pakar masih terbatas, dan berbagi literatur secara signifikan menunjukkan kurangnya integritas atau universalitas. Beberapa hasil penelitian mengklaim bahwa hal tersebut dikarenakan kurangnya kerangka kerja analitis yang sistematis, sehingga kondisi tersebut menantang berbagai pihak untuk mengembangkan berbagai tools untuk mendorong praktik CSR dengan memperhatikan ketiga aspek tersebut, khususnya terkait aspek lingkungan.