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Self-esteem and locus of control among a group of adolescents with type-1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Helmy Farihan Farouk
Published: January 2018

Diabetes mellitus is an incurable lifelong disease that is treated with insulin injections, diet, exercise and monitoring of capillary blood glucose three to four times a day which can greatly affect the lives of the adolescent patient and his family. Studies postulated that there is a correlation between psycho-social factors (self-esteem, and locus of control) and diabetic control of patients with type 1 DM at time of diagnosis and at least one year after. Our study was conducted on two groups (Group A) newly diagnosed T1DM patients were selected randomly from diabetic clinic between the ages of 10-12 years old, and (Group B) diagnosed with T1DM for at least one year or more, after matching with group A for sex and age. Comparison between group A and group B showed a statistical significant difference between both groups regarding self esteem (p= 0.017*). Moreover, regarding group (A) although there was no significant difference between controlled and non -controlled group regarding self-esteem, the locus of control (powerful others) domain the mean of controlled group was (8.14 Â± 2.41) versus (6.81 Â± 1.08) among non- controlled group, this difference was statistically significant (p=0.035). In-group B, there was significant difference between mean of self-esteem and internal locus of control domain among the controlled group versus non -controlled group (p=0.014, 0.02) respectively. We can conclude that evaluating locus of control and self-esteem may become essential tools to guide health actions directed to DM patients. And that interventions aimed at improving self-esteem and internal locus of control may improve adherence to diabetes regimen. So we recommend that Counselors and educators world-wide should attend to self-esteem and locus of control in their interventional courses and programs.
Patriarchy, parenthood and gender pay gap: evidence from Indian labor market
Authors: Sarkhel Sukanya
Published: January 2018

This paper estimates the extent to which parenthood influences wage income of working mothers and fathers respectively. In this context we try to assess the    influence of family culture in explaining this gap using India Human Development Survey (IHDS) data for round one and round two (2004-05 and 2009-10). We argue that mothers from patriarchal family culture will work and earn less as compared to   fathers and this will sharpen the wage gap in India. Using OLS and Oaxaca-Blinder method of decomposition for mothers and non-mothers we find that children have significant negative influence on earning of working mothers as compared to married females. The Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition of wage measures significant wage gap of 0.41 between married female without kid and mothers with one child. 28 percent of this gap is unexplained. On the other hand, fathers are earning significantly more than married male coworkers and the gap is 0.33 and major portion of this is     explained, which conforms that males become more productive after becoming father as breadwinners for the family and this fatherhood fetches more return for male. It appears that motherhood entails a wage ‘penalty’ in the labor market and more   importantly fatherhood is associated with a ‘bonus’ in terms of higher wage premium indicating differential impact of parenthood within a family.
Diet intake, physical activity and carer burden among carers from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs): A Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Nasim Sumaira
Published: January 2018

Background: People suffering from disability or chronic diseases are mostly assisted by family members or friends in an unpaid capacity, termed as carer. Carer assist in daily activities of dependent. However, the role of care is generally least recognized in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The literature indicates that the carer role can lead to burden and affect daily life due to time and financial constraints, and lack of support which can affect the diet, physical activity, and wellbeing of the carer. To best of our knowledge, there is no collective information on this topic. Thus, the aim of this research is to appraise the literature regarding diet quality, physical   activity, and burden on carer’s from LMICs. Methods: The study will be registered in PROSPERO in January 2017. Databases for searching literature will include Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane library and Scopus. Research that assesses nutrient intake,  physical activity and carer burden conducted in LMICs will be included. LMICs will be identified according to World Bank classification. There will be no restriction on year of publication. One researcher will collect eligible researches, 10% will be   randomly selected to reassess by two independent researchers. For the appraisal of quantitative researches, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews will be used. For qualitative research, Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis will be the preferred tool. Qualitative data will be entered NVivo software and   thematic analysis will be performed. For quantitative researches, the obtained data will be entered on Excel sheet and meta-analysis will be performed where possible, using STATA 14. Discussion: This will be the first attempt to understand the carer’s diet, physical activity and carer burden in LMICs. Inclusion of both quantitative and qualitative research will provide in-depth information and deeper understanding of topic. Moreover, useful to understand the effect of different cultures of LMICs on carer role and positive or negative effects on life style. This research will be valuable to draw attention of researchers, academia, and policy makers for in-depth researches, cultural specific interventions and initiation of health promotion programs to improve quality of life in this vulnerable group.
Large Aorto-Pulmonary Window (APW) associated with severe pulmonary hypertension: A case report
Authors: Khan Abdul Wasay
Published: January 2018

Background: APW is a rare congenital cardiac abnormality, accounting for 0.2% to 0.6% of patients. Hence the reported surgical experience is minimal. It is a     communication b/w pulmonary artery (PA) and the ascending aorta (Ao), in the presence of two separate semi lunar valves. Heart failure and irreversible pulmonary hypertension are the fearsome outcomes of untreated APW. Therefore, surgical  closure is the first-line curative choice. We present a case of young boy who presented late in age (his second decade of life) with severe signs and symptoms. Case   Presentation: A 12-year-old male patient from Baluchistan (balochi) presented with complaints of high grade fever for one week, palpitations since 12 days, along with past history of shortness of breath. On examination patient was anemic, cyanosed with raised JVP. On precordial examination apex beat was localized at the 6th     intercostal space shifted to mid-axillary line. S1 was normal but S2 was loud with prominent pulmonary component. Grade IV/VI continuous murmur was heard in the left upper sterna border. Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly with prominent pulmonary artery (PA) and bilateral lung congestion. Echocardiography showed enlarged and hypertrophied right ventricle associated with dilated PA and a large APW was seen with severe pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) of 102 mmHg. Diagnosis of APW was confirmed on cardiac catheterization. Furthermore, cardiac CT was performed which showed type I APW with severe PH and large patent PDA (patent ductus  arteriosus). Patient then underwent repair of APW associated with reactive     pulmonary hypertension that had a complete repair utilizing a trans-aortic approach. PDA was also ligated during the same procedure. Patient symptoms remarkably  improved with a reduction PAP (40mmHg) after surgery and at 6 weeks follow-up. Follow-up echocardiography showed complete closure of the APW, and       pharmacological therapy was no longer required in the patient. Conclusion: APW should be suspected in any child, who comes with repeated chest infections and signs of congestive heart failure. It should be surgically corrected early, in order to prevent the development of obstructive pulmonary vascular disease. There is conflict of   interest.
Frequency of foreign body inhalation in eight month duration admitted in Paediatric intensive care unit of Abbasi Shaheed hospital (tertiary care centre)
Authors: Mallick Ashfar Alam
Published: January 2018

We present four cases of foreign body inhalation in eight month period (May-Dec 2016) admitted in pediatric intensive care unit (p.i.c.u) of Abassi Shaheed Hospital. Age range was eleven months to four years. Male gender was predominant among the case series. All of the cases presented with sudden onset of respiratory distress along with fever and cough. On examination all patients were febrile, tachpneic, tachycardic with subcostal and intercostal recessions. A working diagnosis of severe pneumonia was made and child was put on intravenous antibiotics and nebulizations. After 48 hours of admission, there was no improvement clinically so suspicion of foreign body was made on the basis chest of x-ray. Rigid bronchoscopy was done; foreign body peanut (1), chicken bone (1) and betel nut (2) were found. All children showed rapid improvement after removal of foreign body and were discharged soon after. Parents were counseled regarding addiction of betel nut and avoidance of foreign body   inhalation in growing children. Hence we conclude that foreign body inhalation should be kept as a differential diagnosis in every child presenting with respiratory distress without improvement despite treatment. Parents should also be counseled for being vigilant around their children. There is no conflict of interest.
Long term effects of a ketogenic diet with Mav Ketofast pro supplements in obese postmenopausal women
Authors: Vranceanu Maria
Published: January 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 24 weeks    ketogenic diet with MaV Ketofast pro supplement in obese postmenopausal women. Methods: In the present study, 22 obese postmenopausal women with a body mass index greater than 35 kg/m2 and high glucose, high cholesterol and high       triglycerides levels were selected. Anthropometric measurements evaluated were: height, weight, BMI, waist circumferences and FM (fat mass) baseline and after 12 weeks and 24 weeks. Total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting blood sugar were determined before and after the       administration of the ketogenic diet. The bone density score before and after    treatment has been evaluated. The patients ages varied from 52 to 68 years (with a mean age of 60.04 years). The average weight at the start of treatment for all patients was 105.27 kg. The initial BMI average was 39.2 kg/m2, initial FM=48.7% and waist circumference 130.04 cm. Results After 24 weeks of a ketogenic diet with MaV   Ketofast pro supplement the group lost an average of 19.87 kg. Fat mass loss was 10.8% and waist circumference decreased 22.04 cm. Body mass index of the patients decreased significantly. The level of total cholesterol decreased from week 1 to week 24, HDL cholesterol levels significantly increased and the level of triglycerides   decreased significantly following 24 weeks of treatment. The level of blood glucose significantly decreased. The changes in the level of bone density were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The present study demonstrates the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet in obese postmenopausal women. The KD (ketogenic diet) with Mav ketofast pro supplement significantly reduced the body weight and body mass index of the patients and increased the fat mass loss. Furthermore, it decreased the level of triglycerides, total cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the patients. The bone density didn’t change during the ketogenic diet that means the diet it is safe and helpful for postmenopausal women.
The challenges and ethical dillema in operating CHD in developing countries
Authors: Gibali Osama Al
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Worldwide the incidence of congenital heart diseases (CHD) is about 8 in every 1000 life born babies (1). The complexity of this group of congenital heart abnormalities are widely vary from simple with possibility to have spontaneous  correction to non-operable. Interventions are not dependent only on the complexity of CHD. Associated morbidities, late presentation of simple CHD, and other factors have indispensable impact in such decision. (2), (3) In developing countries unlike  developed, Operating CHD carries various challenges in limited resources (4).    Objective: This presentation aims to collaborate all influences and the ethical aspect that should be considered in the decision of operating CHD in developing countries. Method: This was a case study from Sudan; where five cardiac missions were   conducted in collaboration with Hamad Cardiac Center in Qatar. 200 cases underwent operations in these missions aged 3 weeks to 14 years. Results and findings: In  developing countries like Sudan, where well-trained medical staff and necessary  technical resources are limited, cardiac surgery becomes risky and hazardous. Other factors like cultural believes religious and ethical backgrounds to be considered,  particularly when heart transplantation is decided. Late presentation of large VSD can be non-operable because of Eisenmenger syndrome. Reassuring good level of support and management in the post-operative care, in suboptimal setting, following such missions is one of the main factors to pick what level of intervention is applicable. Conclusion: In developing countries unlike developed, Operating CHD carries various challenges and ethical dilemma that have direct impact in such decision.
Exploratory study into the awareness of heart diseases among Emirati women (UAE) and their health seeking behaviour- a qualitative study
Authors: Khan Sarah
Published: January 2018

Background: Cardiovascular diseases were the leading cause of death in women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2010. The UAE is expected to experience a  tripling of heart diseases in the next two decades as risk factors for heart diseases  increase. Research shows that first year survival rates of younger women suffering from a heart attack are lower than in men. Women present with a wider range of symptoms for heart diseases than men; non-recognition of atypical symptoms may explain the delay in seeking treatment and poor prognosis following heart diseases in women. No known study on awareness of heart diseases among women has been  carried out in the Middle Eastern region. Methods: Social constructionist and   interpretivist epistemological approaches have been considered in this qualitative study to explore the awareness of heart diseases and the health seeking behavior of Emirati women. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 41 Emirati women. Three focus groups and six in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain data. Thematic content analysis was applied to the data following transcription and translation of recordings. Results: Emirati women had limited knowledge on heart diseases. Women were generally unaware of the atypical symptoms, commonly   experienced by women however they identified most risk factors associated with heart diseases. Lack of awareness of disease severity and symptoms, sociocultural influences and distrust in the healthcare system were considered the main barriers to seeking prompt treatment. Conclusions: This study clearly identified gaps and inaccuracies in knowledge of heart diseases, which could contribute to delayed health seeking action and possibly poorer prognosis among Emirati women. Absence of initiatives to   educate women on cardiovascular diseases in UAE has erroneously deemed it a less serious concern among Emirati women. The findings from this study provide clear indications of the need to increase accountability of the healthcare system and to  develop culturally relevant, gender specific, age focused, heart diseases related public health awareness campaigns in UAE.
Management of tinnitus patient
Authors: Saeed Mohammed Abd Alnafia
Published: January 2018

General tinnitus knowledge: What is tinnitus? Involuntary sound perception  originating in the head Tinnitus can be caused by: Hearing loss Exposure to loud sounds Extreme stress or trauma Acoustic neuroma Injury to ears, neck or head and heart disease Neurophysiological models indicate the mechanism of tinnitus in an   increase in spontaneous activity in the absence of acoustic stimuli. General notes on Tinnitus: 1- Any Tinnitus treatment must be used in connection with counseling and possible other treatment. 2- Tinnitus is a perception of involuntary sound. It must be audible to the person, it originates in the head (McFadden 1982). 3- It is most  commonly referred to as ringing in the ears. 4- Produced centrally, with peripheral influences (e.g. Cochlear damage). Exact mechanism(s), or epidemiology is unknown. 5- Noise type can vary from pure tones over modulated noise to crackling sounds that varies significantly with time & Large intensity variations. 6- Not a ‘phantom’   perception for the patient, it is real 7- Tinnitus can be described in many different forms, for example: Ringing, Chirping, Clicking, Pulsating, Continuous, Sudden A-Geriatric tinnitus Presby tinnitus, defined as tinnitus that accompanies the    progressive hearing loss of presbycusis; is classified as: type 1 (normal aging affecting the cochlea), and type II (preexistent sensorineural hearing loss accompanied by  multiple systemic complaints, especially of sensory ones). B-Pediatric tinnitus has an incidence of 13% in children who passed an audio metric screening test, and 23-60% in those with hearing loss, 44% in secretory otitis media, but only 3% complain  spontaneously because that the child considers tinnitus to be a normal event. There is no significant difference between children with tinnitus and those without in terms of hearing level, age, gender, or etiology of the deafness. Despite the fact that often  children do not mention it, tinnitus may incite behavioral problems.
The gluten free diet in depth
Authors: Kanaan Caroline
Published: January 2018

The gluten free diet has been gaining recognition globally and is being applied by many patients. This diet was first developed for Celiac's patients however with the emergence of a new diagnosis: non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), more patients are finding relief from their symptoms when following this diet. The symptoms of NCGS also overlap with those of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and there are studies that suggest a possible link between NCGS and neuropsychiatric disorders, like autism and others. In this presentation we will review the new research about gluten and also answer the following questions. Where is gluten found? How to remove it from the diet? How to follow a healthy diet?.
SPOROBOLUS SPICATUS, A POTENTIAL TURF GRASS UNDER THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF UAE
Authors: Zamin Muhammad , Khattak Abdul Mateen , Alyafei Mohammed A. Salem , Sajid Muhammad , Shakur Muhammad , Shah Shahen , Khan Ikramulla , Rashid Haroon , Ullah Shafi
Published: January 2018

Different accessions of Sporobolus spicatus were tested for the possible use in the landscaping sector of United Arab Emirates. In this regards, fifty accessions of S. spicatus were screened against five salinity levels of 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75dSm-1 at 3cm mowing height. Significant variations were found among the treatment for various characters of leaf colour, fresh and dry weight. Most of the accessions of the grass tolerated up to 45 dSm-1, without compromising on quality. Further increase in salinity, most of the accessions ceased to grow, except a few accessions which survived even at salinity levels of 75dSm-1. Many of the grasses exhibit better performance than Paspalam vaginatum, the prevailing commercial turf grass in UAE (used as control in this instance). As a whole accessions 45S, 18S, 35S and 37S showed salinity tolerance at 3cm mowing height and maintaining quality up to the acceptable level. Based on their tolerance to salinity and better performance, these accessions are recommended for turf use in public landscaping.
AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF ENGLISH LEARNING AT SMK NEGERI I GORONTALO
Authors: Miolo Sartin T. , Rasyid Yumna
Published: January 2018

This study aims to find out and understand more deeply and comprehensivelyabout English learning conducted at SMK Negeri I Gorontalo. Sources of data in this study are English teachers and students of SMK Negeri I Gorontalo grade XI second semester of 2015/2016 school academic year. Data were collected through observation, interview and data recording and documentation. The approach used in this research was thequalitative approach through ethnography method. The results showed that the methods and approaches used by teachers in learning arean integrated approach of genre-based scientific using whole language method. Sufficient learning media to support the learning and the role of teachers and learners who support each other in learning is constructive so that the learning process becomes interesting and fun. The conclusion that the use of English language, achievement and competing for culture is done to help learners develop English proficiency.Keywords: Learning, English, Ethnography
Antonimi Majemuk dalam Bahasa Laiyolo
Authors: Rahmatiah NFN
Published: January 2018

Laiyolo is one of the most endangered languages. The language is one of the cultural assets that exist in South Sulawesi, in particular Selayar Islands District, Laiyolo village. This research aims to describe and identify multiple antonyms in Laiyolo language. The compound antonyms in Laiyolo are contradictory and have an antonymous relationship. The method used is qualitative descriptive which uses of library study and the data gathered technique is done by using of reading- scrutinizing, recording, and observation techniques. The data source comes from the native speakers of Laiyolo, in particular Selayar Islands District. The results show that the forms of compound antonyms in Laiyolo are divided into three groups, namely (1) compound antonym of noun (2) compound antonym of verb, (3) compound antonym of adjective. All three forms have their own characteristic. Abstrak Pemakaian bahasa saat ini khususnya bahasa Laiyolo  merupakan salah satu bahasa yang terancam punah. Bahasa tersebut merupakan salah satu aset budaya yang ada di Sulawesi Selatan di Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar khususnya di desa Laiyolo. Tulisan ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan dan mengidentifikasi antonimi majemuk dalam bahasa Laiyolo. Antonimi majemuk  dalam bahasa Laiyolo merupakan kata-kata yang berlawanan makna dan mempunyai perhubungan yang bersifat antonimi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik kajian pustaka dan kajian lapangan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan merupakan penelitian kepustakaan dan pengamatan dengan teknik baca-simak, pencatatan, pengamatan. Sumber data berasal dari penutur bahasa Laiyolo, Kabupaten Kepulauan Selayar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bentuk antonimi majemuk dalam bahasa Laiyolo ditemukan beberapa antonimi majemuk yang dibedakan atas tiga golongan, yaitu (1) antonimi majemuk kata benda (2) antonimi majemuk kata kerja, (3) antonimi majemuk kata sifat.
THE USE OF THEMATIC PROGRESSION TO IMPROVE THE COHERENCE OF THE STUDENTS?óÔé¼Ôäó WRITINGS
Authors: Mulatsih Sri
Published: January 2018

Abstract To produce good writings, the students need to know how to organize Theme and Rheme in their writings to make their writings coherent. This organization of Theme and Rheme is known as Thematic Progression. This classroom action research was conducted to know whether Thematic Progression really improved the coherence of the students?óÔé¼Ôäó writings. The population in this research consisted of 104 second semester students taking Paragraph-Based Writing course in 2008-2009 academic year at English Department, Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro University. They were given a treatment about Thematic Progression. After receiving this treatment, they were asked to write English paragraphs using certain paragraph development, and the results were evaluated. The cycle was iterated for three times. The sample of this research was taken randomly using purposive random sampling. Forty?é?á students were taken as the sample, especially those who had the complete marks for the whole cycles. The result showed the significant improvement on the coherence on the students?óÔé¼Ôäó writings?é?á indicated by the increased mean scores in every cycle. The thematic progression pattern the students mostly employed in developing their paragraphs is theme reiteration. The second preferred is zig-zag pattern, while multiple pattern was rarely employed in their writings. Key words: Coherence, Rheme, Students?óÔé¼Ôäó writings, Thematic Progression patterns, Theme.
THE INTERNET?óÔé¼ÔäóS POTENTIAL IN MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO LEARN ENGLISH USING THE INTERNET RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERNET-BASED LEARNING
Authors: Sukmaningrum Rahmawati
Published: January 2018

This action research was mainly aimed at increasing students?óÔé¼Ôäó motivation to use theinternet resources in their English learning. The result of the research is intended to provideinformation concerning the issue. In this research, I applied the model of Internet-basedlearning in four classes of Economic Faculty at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thepopulation of this research consisted of 120 students in 4th semester that enroll the EnglishProgram in UMS Language Center. The sample was taken randomly using purposive randomsampling. Forty students were taken as the sample, especially those who had complete marksfor the whole cycle. The data of this research are in form of; (1) students?óÔé¼Ôäó self-completedquestionnaire, (2) observation and field note, and (3) students?óÔé¼Ôäó tasks. The data wereinterpreted descriptively. All the activities of this research were arranged purposively tomotivate/encourage students to be more active using the internet to enhance their Englishlearning. It was not the within the scope of this research to compare the use of technologywith the more traditional tool (i.e., textbook).Key words: students?óÔé¼Ôäó motivation, internet potential, internet-based learning
MISANDRY IN ANNE STEVENSON'S POEM "THE VICTORY": A PSCHOANALYTIC FEMINIST STUDY
Authors: Widiyanto M wahyu , Kustantinah Indri , Astria Isana
Published: January 2018

This literary analysis of Anne Stevenson?óÔé¼Ôäós poem ?óÔé¼?ôThe Victory?óÔé¼?Ø answers the factors which triggering misandry, how misandry is described in the poem and what impacts of misandry toward ?óÔé¼?ôI?óÔé¼?Ø and her baby in the poem. This research is carried by some theories of feminism and psychoanalysis. ?óÔé¼?ôThe Victory?óÔé¼?Ø poem tells about misandry which means hatred toward men as a sex. The woman hates the man who has done her sexual aggression in a manner brutal and hideous. Factors trigger a woman's hatred is a male dominated society makes men think that they have privilege and power over women either physically or psychologically that stimulates them to legalize oppression among women. And the impact of misandry towards the "I" and her baby in the poem are postpartum depression, mother's neglect to love her baby, and tendency to do child abuse or harm her own baby, while the impact for the baby itsef is that he would accept less affection from his mother and the tendency to do misoginy towards women in the future as the manifestation of his life experience. The conclusion is that Misandry comes from gynocentric use of gender in a male dominated society. A male dominated society makes men think that they have privilege and power over women either physically or psychologically that stimulates them to legalize oppression among women. Those women who feel oppressed and aggressed either physically and psychologically think that this is an unjust treatment upon them that makes them unite and gather to defend and protect themselves from men's unjust treatment under a terminology called "misandry".
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VIDEO OF EXPRESSION AS THE MEDIA IN IMPROVING SPEAKING ABILITY IN MAKING GIVING INSTRUCTION EXPRESSION FOR 7A CLASS OF THERESIANA 1 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Adventina Anisarini , Sophia B Th. Cicik , Akbar Ubaidillah
Published: January 2018

The objective of this research is to know the effectiveness in using video to teach speaking.Among the problems came from the students themselves usually related to their age andintellectual development and also the differences in individual capability. A total of 35 studentsof 7A observed and tested by the teacher in their activeness and also their ability in producingthe expression after getting the video treatment. The result showed that the ability in speakinggiving instruction expression of the students improved after showing native video in producinginstruction expression.Keywords : video expression, media, speaking ability, giving instruction expression
THE APPLICATION OF SPEND-A-BUCK TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT’S ABILITY IN READING REPORT TEXT: A CASE STUDY OF ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MAN 2 PATI
Authors: Senowarsito Senowarsito , Oktavia Catur Nita
Published: January 2018

The objectives of the study are to find out the ability of the students of MAN 2Pati in who are taught by using Spend-A-Buck in reading report text and those who are not taught by using Spend-A-Buck in reading report text, and to find out if there is any significant difference of the ability of the students between those who are taught by using Spend-A-Buck and not taught by using Spend-A-Buck in reading report text. This research design was quasi-experimental research. The instrument used in collecting the data was reading test, pre-test and post-test. The research was conducted in MAN 2Pati. The samples of this research were two class of the eleventh grade students of MAN2Pati, where XI IPS 4 is as experimental group and XI IPS 3 is as control group. Based on the research findings, the writer found that (1) Spend-A-Buck enhanced students’ ability in readingreport text. Pre-test mean score of experimental class was 70.80 and post-test mean score was 83.07. The increase was 12.27, so it could be concluded that the students’ ability in readingreport text taught by usingSpend-A-Buckwas categorized “good” (2) The writer found that the result of control class pre-test was 70.00 and post-test was 73.47. The students’ ability in readingreport text increased 3.47. It was not too significant and was categorized in “fair” level (3) by using SPSS 16.0 program in the calculation, there was any significant difference of the quality of reading of the students taught by using Spend-A-Buck and those who were not taught by using Spend-A-Buck. It could be seen from the result of t-test (4.566) was higher than t-table (1.699).It answered the problems of this study that there was significant difference in the students’ reading ability taught by using Spend-A-Buck and those who were not taught by using Spend-A-Buck.
THE USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA TO INCREASE THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY: A CASE OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA N 1 CEPIRING KENDAL
Authors: Hartono Rudi
Published: January 2018

This study is concerned with teaching vocabulary by using audiovisual media. The objectives of this final project are 1) to find out the students’ vocabulary taught without using audiovisual media, 2) to find out the students’ vocabulary taught using audiovisual media, 3) to find out significance difference between the students’ vocabularywho are taught by using audiovisual media and those taught without using audiovisual media. The population of this study is the tenth grade students of SMA N 1 Cepiring Kendal. The researcher takes two classes as the subject of thisresearch. The classes are X IIS 3 and XIIS 4. They are divided into experimental group (X IIS 3) and control group (X IIS 4). The researcher uses test to get the data. The test consists of two tests, they are pre-test and post-test. From the data analysis, the researcher obtains the mean score both the experimentaland control groups. The mean score of thepre-test in the experimental group is 56.71, while the mean score of the post-test in the experimental group is 75.42. The improvement in the experimental group is 18.42. The mean score of the pre-test in the control group is 52.85, while the mean score ofthe post-test in the control group is 61.00. The improvement in the control group is 8.15.The result of t-test is 8.01, while the value of t-table is 2.00. It means that the value of t-test is higher than t-table (8.01 > 2.00). From the data above, it can be concluded that there are significant difference between the students’ who are taught by using audiovisual media and taught without using audiovisual media. The data proves that it is affective to use audiovisual mediato increase students’ vocabulary ability.
THE USE OF K-W-L (KNOW, WANT TO KNOW, LEARN) METHOD IN TEACHING READING HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXT: A CASE STUDY OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF MAN 1 BREBES
Authors: Rezqi Tri
Published: January 2018

This research is aimed: 1) to find out how far the improvement of students’ reading comprehension by using K-W-L as teaching method in reading hortatory exposition text, 2) to know students’ responses towards the use of K-W-L method in teaching reading hortatory exposition text. This research used quasi experimental design. The subjects of the study were the eleventh grade students in MAN 1 Brebes in the academic year 2012/2013 as the population. There were only two classes took as sample that collected purposively based on the same number of students. The data were collected through pre-test, post-test and questionnaire.
PLAYING CARDS AS A MEDIA IN TEACHING WRITTEN DESCRIPTIVE FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP 4 SEMARANG
Authors: Purwanto Yuli
Published: January 2018

This research is aimed: 1) To insvestigate the students ability in written descriptive text taught without playing card in the case of eighth grade students of SMP 4 Semarang in academic year 2013/2014. 2) To insvestigate the students ability in written descriptive text taught by using playing card in the case of eighth grade students of SMP 4 Semarang in academic year 2013/2014. 3) To know the significances between students ability in written descriptive text taught without playing card and taught by using playing card. The final paper used descriptive quantitative method. The sample of this final paper was 8E class of SMP 4 Semarang. The sampling of the final paper was non random sampling. The total sample of the research were 32 students. Instrument of the research were pre-test and post-test. The conclusions from this final paper are: 1) The precentage of the eigth grade students’ ability in written descriptive text taught without playing card were 29% students got A, 41.9% students got B, 12.9% students got C and 16.1% students got D. The mean of the pre test score was 74.45. The students ability in written descriptive text that were taught without using playing card was good. 2) the percentages of the eight grade students ability in written descriptive text who were taught by using playing card were 51.6% students got A, 35.5% students got B, 12.9% students got C. The mean of the post test was 81.32. The student’s ability of writtten descriptive text raised significantly from 74.45 points to 81.32 points (raised 6.87 points). There were no more students who got D or E after they are taught by using playing card. The analysis of pre tes and post test by using SPSS 16 showed that T test was higher than T table (2.528 > 2.222). There was significances of using playing card as media in teaching written descriptive. The students ability in written descriptive text taught by using playing card was very good.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVE LEARNING VIDEO ENTITLED “SAYING SORRY“TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY IN LEARNING EXPRESSION OF APOLOGIZE
Authors: Nugraheni Yogie Agustina
Published: January 2018

The main objectives of this research are: (1) To find out the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught using active learning video; (2) To find out the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught without using active learning video; (3) To know some significant differences between the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught using active learning video and without using active learning video. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, relevant theories were referred and discussed. There were audio visual, video, speaking, expressions of apologize, and active learning video to improve speaking ability. This study was an experimental research. The population of the research was seventh year students of SMP N 2 Kedungtuban Blora. The 52 students were taken from two classes as the sample. The sample divided into two classes, they were experimental class and control class. Every class has 26 students. Post test only experimental design was used in this research. The instrument of this research was oral test. Before gave the test, The students in control class taught without using active learning video, and then in experimental class the students were taught using active learning video as a treatment. Based on the result of the post test, the mean score of post test in control class was 65, 69 , then in experimental class was 76. According to the mean of post test each class, the mean of experimental class was higher than control class. T-test formula was used to know the differences of the test have done. The result of t-test is 7,99 and the t table of 52 students was 1, 67 from the table signification 5% (0, 05), so it can be concluded that there is a significant different of students’ speaking ability who taught using active learning video and without using active learning video. It can be conclude that active learning video is effective used in teaching speaking of apologize. On the basis of the conclusions, several suggestions can be offered. The teacher may use active learning video in teaching speaking. The students may use video to improve their speaking ability.
Pengintegrasian Motif Ibadah Pendidik Sebagai Upaya Optimalisasi Pencapaian Tujuan Pendidikan
Authors: Dahlan Dahlan , Refnadi Refnadi , Zufriani Zufriani
Published: January 2018

Â Pendidikan secara praktiknya tidak terlepas dari proses pembelajaran sepanjang ayat. Konsep ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi keadaan muatan motif yang ada pada diri para pelaksana pendidikan, seperti pendidik, peserta didik, terutama terkait dengan penyelenggaraan proses pembelajaran sebagai suatu ibadah. Secara implisit penyelenggaraan proses pembelajaran merupakan suatu perbuatan ibadah. Perbuatan ibadah ini dilatarbelakangi oleh motif-motif tertentu oleh pelakunya, terutama pendidik dan peserta didik yang secara langsung terlibat di dalamnya. Setiap peserta didik sudah diberikan oleh Allah seperangkat potensi (fitrah) yang harus dikembangkan seoptimal mungkin melalui pendidikan. Potensi yang diberikan itu berjumlah 99 buah, seperti yang termuat dalam Asmaul Husna yang apabila dikembangkan akan mengembangkannya menjadi berbagai potensi. Hal ini sangat bergantung kepada peran pendidik yang akan membimbing pengembangannya.
Analisis Konsep Pesawat Sederhana Pada Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Berbasis Tradisi Sains Islam Di Madrasah Tsanawiyah
Authors: Zakwandi Rizki
Published: January 2018

Abstract: Science learning in Islamic school is too less that orientation to Muslim scientist discoveries. Mainly, the theory that teaching to the student is adapted by the Westrn scientist discoveries. The study aim to rebuild treasure of the science in Muslim community throught learning orientation by the Muslim scientist discoveries, so that student would be more familiar with Muslim scientist and literating to work and glory of the Islam as before. The mehtod used in this project is the qualitative methode in the Islamic scientifict tradition approach and case study in the learning science books at the Islamic school. The result of research conduction show that there are similarity of principle by Physics modern scientist and Thabit ibn Qurra about the simple machine. Case study conduction show that only 13,51% textbooks are used at the Islamic School that giving information about Muslim scientist and their work by 75,67% textbooks that giving information about scientist. The solution offered to solve the problem is to make a textbook or handbook with largely contans the knowledge of the Muslim scientist.

Keywords: Simple machine, Islamic scientifict tradition, Muslim scientist, Physic
Program Mushafahah (Bersalaman) Sebagai Upaya Character Building Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar Islam Swasta Pekanbaru
Authors: Pohan Rahmadanni , Fitrianti Leni , Siregar Robiatul Hidayah
Published: January 2018

The study was administered at Private Islamic elementary school Pekanbaruwhich aimed to obtain objective data, factual, accurate and systematic regarding implementation Program as an attempt to shake the character building students of private Islamic elementary school Pekanbaru. Character is life mustika what distinguishes man from other creatures. Given the urgent and fundamen character, then the educational institution has a responsibility to incorporate them to the students in the school environment in general and in the process of learning, especially in order to form human character with various policies set out in the program within the school and the learning process. This study is a qualitative research case study type with a naturalistic approach in which researchers describe the study and case studies related to implementation Program as an attempt to shake the character building students of private Islamic elementary school Pekanbaru by direct observation, interview and documentation as data collection techniques. As for the informant is the head master, deputy superintendent of curriculum, deputy head of the student, the teacher and studens in grade five. The results of study showed that implementation Program as an attempt to shake went well with the pattern of habituation and modeling, but there is no planned evaluation and follow-up of the school.

Keywords: Shake Hands, Character Building, Students
Pendidikan Agama Islam Pada Anak Yang Berhadapan Dengan Hukum di Lapas Klas IIa Curup
Authors: Saputra Febri , Taklimudin Taklimudin
Published: January 2018

This research analyzes about Education Islamic on children facing the law in Prisons class IIA Curup. The study is motivated by the importance of Islamic religious education for child prisoners. As already mentioned in UU Number 11 years 2012 on the juvenile justice sytem, that the prison children are entitled to receive education adn training during their stay in prison, as has been done in prisons Klas IIA Curup. Prisons class IIA Curup serve as a source of data because to geta portrait of Islamic religious education, an then can be used as a model for coaching other prison. In this case, islamic religious learning has an important role inthe process of coaching, because one of their awareness is to restore the religion. Inthe process of learning educators provide material that includes the Qur’an, creed, morals shariah worship, but more emphasis on moral material. The methods used in leaarning Islamic religious education in prisons class IIA Curup include; method of guidance based on situation, individual coaching method, group coaching method, suggestion outo ethod, refraction method, advice method, deductive method, lectur method, question and answer method and discussion method. Media used by the blackboard, texbooks and teachers themselves as a demonstrations tool. As for evaluation in learning Islamic religious education prison class IIA Curup is the assessment of tasks and tests given to children.
Konsep Diri Mahasiswa Program Studi Bimbingan Konseling IAIN Bukittinggi
Authors: Rahmi Alfi , Yusri Fadhila
Published: January 2018

Pada dasarnya setiap individu memiliki konsep tentang dirinya. Konsep diri yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing individu itu berbeda. Konsep yang telah tertanam pada diri individu, akan mempengaruhi individu dalam berbagai aspek dikehidupannya. Konsep diri meliputi yang menyangkut fisik (materi dan bentuk tubuh), maupun psikis (sosial, emosi, moral dan kognitif) yang dimiliki seseorang.Konsep diri juga mempengaruhi individu dalam menghadapi berbagai permasalahan hidup. Mahasiswa termasuk individu unik yang memiliki konsep diri yang berbeda antara satu dengan lainnya. Konsep diri yang telah tertanam dalam diri individu itulah nantinya yang akan mempengaruhi diri individu, dalam mengambil suatu tindakan untuk menghadapi permasalahannya. Banyak kemungkinan yang akan dilakukan oleh individu dalam menghadapi permasalahanya. Konsep diri akan mempengaruhi tindakan yang dilakukan individu tersebut, apakah tindakan yang berdampak baik maupun sebaliknya.
Konseling Religi Untuk Mengembangkan Karakter Konseling
Authors: Maulana Arisatul , Wati Hernisawati
Published: January 2018

Karakter merupakan suatu fondasi kehidupan bangsa. Karakter bagi suatu bangsa memiliki fungsi memberikan arah kemana bangsa harus menuju, bagaimana cara mencapai tujuan itu, apa yang harus dikaji dan dipegang teguh dan sebaliknya apa yang harus dihindari dan dibuang jauh-jauh. Suatu bangsa akan runtuh manakala tidak mempunyai karakter yang kuat. Untuk menjadi bangsa yang maju, modern dan beradab maka diperlukan karakter yang kuat. Dalam artikel ini penulis memaparkan bagaimana konseling memiliki peran yang sangat strategis dalam menjaga dan membentuk karakter peserta didik. Di sekolah pendidikan karakter merupakan proses mengembangkan dalam diri siswa sebuah pemahaman, komitmen, dan kecenderungan untuk berperilaku sesuai dengan nilai-nilai etika. Ada tiga komponen pendidikan yang dapat memastikan berhasil atau tidaknya program pendidikan, yaitu keluarga, masyarakat dan pemerintah (Maba, 2017). Pendidikan karakter mempunyai makna lebih tinggi dari pendidikan moral, karena bukan sekedar mengajarkan mana yang benar dan mana yang salah. Lebih dari itu pendidikan karakter menanamkan kebiasaan (habituation) tentang hal yang baik sehingga siswa didik menjadi mengerti (kognitif) tentang mana yang baik dan salah, mampu merasakan (afektif) nilai yang baik dan mau melakukannya (psikomotor) (Prakoso & Wahyuni, 2015).
Nilai-Nilai Psiko-Edukatif Dalam Surat Al-‘Ashar: (Pembacaan Kritis Atas Pemikiran M.Quraish Shihab dalam Tafsir al-Misbah)
Authors: Hidayat Rahmad
Published: January 2018

Sebagai mana yang telah sama-sama diketahui bahwa al-Qur’an merupakan pedoman normatif - teoritis dalam pelaksanan pendidikan agama Islam. Didalamnya terdapat nilai-nilai edukatif dan antara lain adalah nilai-nilai edukatif dalam Surat al-'Ashr. Nilai-Nilai Edukatif dalam Surat al-‘Ashr (Pembacaan Kritis Atas Pemikiran M.Quraish Shihab dalam Tafsir al-Misbah) adalah merupakan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis secara kritis tentang Nilai-nilai Pendidikan yang terdapat dalam surat al-'Ashr kaitannya dengan penafsiran M.Quraish Shihab, serta bagaimana relevansinya dalam hal pelaksanaan dan upaya peningkatan kualitas Pendidikan Agama Islam. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pustaka (libarary research), dengan teknik pengumpulan datanya yang dilakukan melalui dokumentasi. Pendekatan yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan Paedagogik. Artinya pembahasan yang ada dalam penelitian ini mengacu kepada konsep yang ada dalam al-Qur’an dan al-Sunnah berdasarkan atas hasil penafsiran dari M.Quraish Shihab. Adapun analisis datanya secara kualitatif dilakukan dengan instrumen analisis deduktif-induktif. Metode deduktif ditempuh untuk mengungkap atau men-generalisasikan nilai-nilai pendidikan dalam surat al-‘Ashr sebagaimana terdapat dalam kitab Tafsir al-Misbah yang merupakan pokok-pokok pemikiran atau hasil penafsiran dari M.Quraish Shihab, sehingga dapat diperoleh kesimpulan yang utuh. Sedangkan metode induktif dipergunakan untuk mengambil nilai-nilai pendidikan tersebut untuk selanjutnya dikembangkan ke dalam kerangka umum nilai-nilai pendidikan Agama Islam.