bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation for Power Loss Minimization in Distribution Network using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique
Authors: Adepoju Gafari Abiola , Aderemi Baruwa Abiodun , Salimon Sunday Adeleke , Alabi Oladosu Jamiu
Published: January 2023

Electrical power distribution network is the final stage in the delivery of electric power to consumers. It suffers from high power losses along its radial lines, and there is a need to minimize these losses. One of the technologies used in reducing losses is the application of Distributed Generation (DG). However, inappropriate sizing or placement of DG could inadvertently increase losses in the network. Therefore, this study carries out Optimal Placement and Sizing of DG (OPSDG) in the distribution system using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) in reducing the total power loss of the distribution network. A mathematical model of distribution system without and with DG was developed from one voltage source representation to generate a set of equations using Bus Injection to Branch Current (BIBC) and Branch Current to Bus Voltage (BCBV) load flow technique. The model was optimized using PSO and implemented with MATLAB. In each case, the Loss Reduction Index (LRI) was computed. The approach was used on a Nigeria Distribution network 11 kV 34-bus Ayepe feeder of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The total LRI obtained using analytical technique for sizing and placement of DG is 0.1808 p.u. With the incorporation of DG using PSO, the total LRI is 0.2636 p.u. The best location and size of the DG unit in the network after optimization is at bus 14 with an active power of 5.00 MW. The results established that using PSO for DG placement and sizing significantly reduced the distribution network total power loss.
Effect of the Nutrient Concentrate in Ration on Performance of Local Chickens
Authors: Abun Abun , Widjastuti Tuti , Haetami Kiki
Published: January 2023

Efforts towards improving the quality of shrimp waste are through bioprocess using Bacillus licheniformis service, Lactobacillus sp., and Saccharomyces cerevisiae to obtain a quality product (Nutrient Concentrate) to meet the needs of local chicken's nutrition. The study's objective was to obtain an adequate level of use of Nutrient Concentrate in the local chicken ration during the growth phase. Research using the experimental method in the laboratory. The experimental design used was a complete randomized design, consisting of 6 treatment rations (R0 = low protein ration (15%), R1 = Ration containing 5% concentrated nutrient, R2 = Ration containing 10% concentrate nutrient R3 = Ration containing 15% nutrient Concentrate R4 = Ration contains 20% concentrate nutrient, and RS = high protein ration (18%) and each is repeated 5 times. The data were analysed by variance, and the differences between treatments were tested by Duncan's multiple range test. The results of the research were: (1) The best growth of local chickens (consumption of ration, weight gain, and ration efficiency) was given by ration containing 10% concentrate nutrient (15% ration protein) and the equivalent of high protein ration (protein ration 18 %), and (2) Nutrient concentrates can be used up to 20% in a local chicken ration of growth phase without affecting chicken health (erythrocytes = 1.87-2.20 × 106, leukocytes = 29.08-37,72 × 103, and haematocrit = 30.80-33.80%).
PLACENTALALKALINE PHOSPHATASE AS A THRESHOLD CONCEPT FOR EARLY DETECTION OF PRIMARY LUNG CANCER
Authors: Hameed Rana Majeed
Published: January 2023

The biochemical existing tool of diagnostic methods to lung cancer cases need to be improved. In order to validate an early screening of primary tumor patients, a developed a simple procedure or technique was demanded. The aims of this study were to provide an overview of alkaline Placental Alkaline Phosphatase activity in lung cancer. Using heating inactivation method regarding the measurement of Placental Alkaline Phosphatase activity as an early diagnosis marker in lung cancer cases. Total alkaline phosphatase and Placental alkaline phosphatase activity were measured in patients of Lung cancer patients who were classified according to the site of tumor by histological picture. ALP isoenzymes were identified by heat inactivation, and compared with the most frequently applied method (ELISA). Monitoring of the Total ALPand Placental ALPactivity in the studied groups using two different methods were shown a highly performance of heating method by an experimental assessment to confirm the accuracy and validity of the proposed method. The distribution of serum placental ALP isoenzyme activity in patients and control groups which was measured by two different methods were found to be (20.2-43.1) IU/Lrespectively (measured by heating method) and (394.3- 454.5) pg/mLmeasured by ELISA method) respectively. Placental ALP isoenzyme showed a high significant activity in lung cancer patients than healthy control with p value less than (0.05). That application of the heat inactivation method yields similar indication to the ones obtained by the highly and specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The results of detection Placental alkaline phosphatase in serum were in excellent agreement and could have a potentially extensive application for Placental alkaline phosphatase quantification.
How a STEAM Program Affects Opinions on Carbon Neutrality Among Elementary School Students: Environmental Awareness and Attitude Changes
Authors:   The Korean Association of Practical Arts Education, Kim Bo-ran , Kim Hyun-joo
Published: January 2023

This study developed a carbon-neutral convergence education program for use in elementary school. We applied this program before and after class among students who were members of science and environmental clubs, focusing on changes in their environmental awareness and attitudes.
More specifically, we administered 11 total sessions to 23 students in grades 4 through 6, all of whom completed surveys before and after class. The program was divided into three stages, including presenting the situation for carbon neutrality, creative design, and emotional experience. The topics for each class included the following: understanding the learning contents (sessions 1-3), searching for solutions to practice carbon neutrality (sessions 4-5), experiencing (sessions 6-7), making (sessions 8-9), and practicing eco-friendly product sharing (sessions 10-11).
Based on the results, we conclude that our STEAM program on carbon neutrality positively improved awareness and attitudes toward the environment. In this regard, the participants exhibited positive attitudes toward steady practices in daily life.
We also recommend follow-up research and the development of various carbon-neutral STEAM programs that target more students in regular classes. There will also be a need for carbon-neutral programs that target different age groups.
Impactos da pandemia na educação escolar indígena
Authors: Barbosa Lima Márcio Alexandre , Dos Santos Robson
Published: January 2023

O direito à organização escolar própria é uma conquista importante dos povos indígenas nas últimas décadas, mas as condições adequadas para sua concretização ainda não se materializaram. O contexto pandêmico fez emergir ainda mais as desigualdades e as restrições que marcam as condições de oferta da educação escolar indígena. Para compreender esse cenário, este trabalho descreve como se caracteriza a referida modalidade, especialmente no que diz respeito às condições dos estabelecimentos de ensino; analisa como tais escolas apresentam limitações no tocante aos recursos disponíveis; descreve quais estratégias de reorganização em seu funcionamento e no trabalho pedagógico foram adotadas na pandemia; e examina como as limitações e precariedades prévias podem ter se alterado durante o período de fechamento das instituições de educação escolar indígena. Os resultados apontam para a existência de restrições nos recursos disponíveis às escolas; de elevado tempo de reação visando à organização do ensino remoto, comparativamente às demais escolas; de média elevada de dias parados; e de poucas alterações na infraestrutura disponível.
Reforma curricular e pandemia
Authors: Fernandes Edison Flávio
Published: January 2023

O presente estudo visa contribuir com a pesquisa nacional sobre política curricular para o ensino médio. Metodologicamente, adota dois marcos temporais: i) um período ampliado, que alcança a Lei do Novo Ensino Médio (Lei nº 13.415/2017) até os arranjos interfederativos de implementação da Base Nacional Comum Curricular para o Ensino Médio (BNCC-EM) no primeiro semestre de 2022 e ii) um período circunscrito, que coincide com o estágio mais crítico da pandemia no Brasil – a fase de suspensão de aulas presenciais nas escolas das redes de ensino. Por meio de documentos de regulação e orientação normativa e de bases de dados nacionais sobre política curricular no País, são investigados os impactos da pandemia na implementação do novo ensino médio e, em específico, da BNCC-EM. A pesquisa demonstrou impactos moderados sobre o cronograma de implementação da reforma do ensino médio durante a pandemia, ao passo que indica contiguidade histórica em ciclos contínuos de políticas curriculares voltadas ao ensino médio no País. Aponta-se, por fim, a necessidade de estudos suplementares sobre atendimento, rendimento, contexto e ambiente escolar frente à implementação da BNCC-EM, para que se compreendam os reais impactos da reforma em curso e as formas de tradução das políticas curriculares governamentais em níveis de redes, escolas e salas de aula no País.
Impactos da pandemia na oferta e no desenvolvimento de cursos técnicos
Authors: Dos Santos Robson , M. de Albuquerque Ana Elizabeth , De Santana Moreira Oliveira da Silva Susiane , Moraes Gustavo Henrique
Published: January 2023

A chegada da pandemia de covid-19 ao Brasil provocou uma crise que não se restringiu ao âmbito da saúde pública. No campo educacional, o fechamento das escolas repercutiu em perdas ainda não integralmente delineadas nem mensuráveis. Assim, este estudo objetivou compreender os impactos da pandemia na oferta dos cursos técnicos. O trabalho identificou como as tendências de oferta de cursos técnicos se alteraram: nas formações que abrigam mais trabalhadores, como é o caso dos cursos subsequentes, sugerindo uma correlação uma correlação negativa entre desocupação e matrículas; em relação aos cursos técnicos integrados, a correlação foi positiva, pois continuaram crescendo, a despeito da pandemia e apesar de não haver aumento de matrículas no ensino médio de oferta regular tradicional. No que se refere às estratégias utilizadas para a continuidade das atividades educacionais no contexto da pandemia, em 2020 e 2021, as escolas que ofertam educação profissional reuniram melhores condições de infraestrutura tecnológica, o que permitiu um maior suporte às atividades realizadas em caráter emergencial remoto. Entretanto, os cursos técnicos que necessitam de atividades em ambientes simulados que não possam ser transportadas para o ambiente virtual, bem como aqueles aos quais seja indispensável vivência das práticas laborais presenciais, foram significativamente afetados pela suspensão das atividades. A compreensão dessas características é importante para o delineamento das políticas de educação profissional voltadas à retomada da oferta após a pandemia, como prescreve a Meta 11 do Plano Nacional de Educação, e à recuperação das aprendizagens.
Impactos da pandemia no aprendizado dos estudantes brasileiros
Authors: Bof Alvana Maria , Moraes Gustavo Henrique
Published: January 2023

Este estudo busca investigar os impactos da pandemia de covid-19 no aprendizado dos estudantes do ensino fundamental e do ensino médio brasileiros, explorando também os efeitos desse período pandêmico nas desigualdades educacionais relativas ao aprendizado dos alunos. Para tal, analisam-se os resultados do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (Saeb) durante os períodos pré e pós-pandemia, examinando os níveis de aprendizado alcançados pelos estudantes do 5º e do 9º anos do ensino fundamental e da 3ª série do ensino médio em Língua Portuguesa e em Matemática. As análises exploram ainda as diferenças no aprendizado dos estudantes considerando a dependência administrativa da escola, a localização urbana ou rural e as unidades federativas. De modo geral, constata-se uma diminuição do percentual de alunos cuja proficiência alcança nível adequado de aprendizado na avaliação do Saeb em 2021, pós-pandemia, nos três anos/séries avaliados. Verificam-se desigualdades significativas no aprendizado dos estudantes entre as redes de ensino, escolas públicas urbanas e rurais e unidades federativas. Ao final, tecem-se considerações acerca dos desafios a serem enfrentados e das políticas/ações a serem consideradas no caminho de melhoria da aprendizagem de todos os estudantes da educação básica.
Online TEFL certificates: Are they enough?
Authors: Edgar Jeanine Amy , Lautenbach Geoff
Published: January 2023

This study addresses the lack of research conducted on the design of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification courses. It focuses primarily on how graduates of online TEFL courses perceived the design of the course and whether they felt prepared for the complexities of teaching abroad. The study highlights the TEFL graduates’ perceptions of the overall design of the online TEFL course while describing their perceived confidence to teach abroad upon completion of the online TEFL course. Findings were based on a qualitative inquiry that facilitated the study of the participants' lived experiences which allowed the researchers to gain a deeper understanding of their opinions and perspectives. The results of this study propose that the participant’s held both negative and positive opinions of their TEFL courses. The content of the TEFL courses was perceived as being simple to access, well-sequenced, and with a good pace. Communication during the course was also shown in a very positive light. Participants felt that the online TEFL staff replied quickly, and those course deadlines were flexible and accommodating. The participants also appreciated the support that they received from their peers. They did, however, feel that the feedback could have been more tailored to their specific needs and that more support should be available upon completion of the online TEFL course. A major finding is that the participants did not generally feel prepared for the complexities of teaching abroad. Their suggestions include improvement in the following areas; classroom management, specific content according to age, and the curriculum and culture they were to teach.
Using “Engage, Study, Activate" (ESA) Method in Improving Students’ Vocabulary
Authors: Astiantih Susi
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe researcher discovered that the second-grade students at SMPN 1 Watopute struggled with vocabulary mastering. The teacher reported that several words were not understood by the students during teaching-learning exercises. They were also unable to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, due to a lack of vocabulary competence. As a result, the researcher advised working with the instructor to fix the problem using the Engage, Study, Activate (ESA) strategy. The research topic was "How can the ESA (Engage, Stimulate, Action) strategy increase students' vocabulary acquisition in the second grade of SMPN2Ranteangin?" This was a classroom action research that included the following steps: basic research, planning, action, observing, analyzing, and reflecting in each cycle. The goal of this study is to help students enhance their vocabulary mastery. This study was divided into two rounds. The first cycle was a failure since only 60.8 percent of the students achieved the required score (75). After the second round, 86.9 percent of the students were able to pass the minimal score, indicating that the research was effective. Furthermore, the students demonstrated behavioral gains. They were more engaged in learning and ready to inquire and answer to the teacher. Consequently, the researcher decided to end the research.Keywords: ESA method; improving; mastery; vocabulary.
Unearthing the Figure of Speeches Used in the -R- Album by Rose to Deliver the Messages
Authors: Malik Nur Azyza
Published: January 2023

This study discussed the use of figure of speech in the song track list of -R- Album that popularized by Rose. The aimed of the study to describe 4 types of figure of speech in the two track lists of the R album; (1) the comparative of figure of speech, (2) the contradiction figure of speech, (3) the affirmation figure of speech, and (4) the satire figure of speech in the collection of both song lyrics. This research was qualitative method with analytical approach. The source of data in this study is the of song lyrics in the -R- album that has two songs entitled “On the Ground and Gone” which contained figure of speech. Reading the lyric was one of the data gathering procedures used in this study; understand the meaning; find the word that contain figure of speech; and describe them. The result of this research was dominated by the contradiction and comparative of figure of speech that found in the both song lyrics if compare to the other figure of speech affirmation and satire. In this study, the researcher studied a song that was dominated by inter minus contradiction and metaphor. The song's writer employed things or objects to convey his or her feelings, which metaphor was given comparative meaning in the song's lyric. Meanwhile, inter minus contradiction prevails in some lyrics, when one sentence contradicts the meaning of the previous statement.
Communicating Technique in Teaching Speaking: Learning Opportunity and Students’ Perceptions
Authors: Husnu Muhammad , Efendi Muh Alfi , Silvianti Elda
Published: January 2023

This research was carried out with the aim of expressing perceptions and improving students' English speaking skills to be more intense and active by using the communicating technique method. This study used an experimental method and an analysis of student cognition integrated with the quantitative and qualitative research methods using oral trials. The means of this study are pre-testing, treatment, post-testing, interviews, and observations. Analytical techniques used when processing data in Statistical Package for Social Sciences 22.0 for Windows. The test results before applying the communicating techniques were only 60% of students had the ability to speak English but after the application of the communicating technique. It increased to 90% of students’ ability to speak English. In analyzing student perceptions, the research result showed that the communicating techniques were effective in improving students’ ability in English. The application of the communicating techniques in learning English, especially in speaking skills, is the right strategy to improve students’ abilities because these techniques can turn abstract concepts into reality in the classroom.
An Analysis of Brainstorming Learning Strategy on the Students’ Writing Descriptive Text in Junior High School
Authors: Kembaren Farida Repelita Waty , Patmala Indi Vira
Published: January 2023

This study was conducted to analyze how the brainstorming learning strategy on students in writing descriptive text with the aim of describing how the brainstorming learning strategy on students in writing descriptive text. This study uses a case study in qualitative research. The participants in this study were students of grade 8-b MTs Munawwarah Amal Bhakti Kec. Ujung Padang Kab. Simalungun, totaling 26 students consisting of 16 male students and 10 female students. Data collection was carried out using class observation, interviews with teachers and students and documentation. The findings of this study state that the brainstorming learning strategy in writing descriptive text for grade 8-b students makes students actively think to express their opinions through writing, Students can learn to think quickly and, Students feel comfortable and satisfied, Teach students to be disciplined, Increase vocabulary understanding in English. Based on the findings, the researcher gives suggestions as teachers should continue to apply brainstorming learning strategies in writing descriptive text, because in addition to training students to write, they also train students to think. Teachers can use audio-visual media such as in focus in explaining learning materials so that learning is more interesting. Teachers should require students to bring a dictionary in English lessons, in order to improve vocabulary comprehension. Schools must provide or facilitate media in teaching, so that learning becomes interesting and students can understand the lesson well.
Translation Shift of Chinese-Indonesian Subtitle in Our Times Movie
Authors: Polem Meutia Noor Alizah
Published: January 2023

Movie is an art which has an aesthetic purpose. It is used to be a form of entertainment, but as time goes by, movie can be used as a media to spread certain messages to the public. One of those movies is from China and the language is Chinese. Therefore, it is necessary to have a movie translation from Chinese to Indonesian, which uses subtitle translation. In a process of translation, the shifting of translation is found for most of the time. This research aims to find out two problems of the research. First, the translation shift form from the result of translation subtitle. Second, the form of shifting translation mostly found in the subtitle of movie called Our Times. The object of this research is the Our Times movie《我的少女时代》wŏ de shăonǚ shídài. The film is in Chinese with Chinese subtitles and translated into Indonesian. This research only focuses on shifting the translation results in Mandarin-Indonesian subtitles on the Our Times movie《我的少女时代》wŏ de shăonǚ shídài. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with the approach of instrumental study. The result of the research shows that the subtitle of Our times movie there are 86 data divided into six kinds of translation shift, which are about: Structure Shift (37,21%); Intra Shift System (19,77%); Level Shift (12,79%); Down Rank Shift (11,63%); Class Shift (9,30%); and Up Rank Shift (9,30%). Due to the difference in grammatical structure and the culture which are supported by the use of translation procedures and techniques.
Improving Students’ Reading Understanding Of Morphosyntax Books through Brain Mapping Based on Freedom of Learning
Authors: Rosiana Caltira , Khofshoh Zanuba Arifah
Published: January 2023

Morphosyntax is nice material in the learning process with various activities. This study was described as Collaborative Action Research (CCAR), it proposed brain mapping based on freedom of learning as the strategy for English students to solve the students’ problems in understanding reading Morphosyntax material such as (1) lack of vocabulary mastery, (2) unrich reading subskill, (3) lack of critical reading, (4) afraid to share ideas based on what their read and background knowledge. Brain mapping toward pre-implementing, implementing, and result implementing of brain mapping could be reaching the target of the goal reading skill in morphosyntax materials with an average score of 81. Studying English with freedom of learning has a positive effect on students. Most of the students could understand what they read in morphosyntax material, so they could share their ideas, and students’ participation in the classroom was highly positive.
Moral Value and Character Education in the "Cars" Movie
Authors: Purba Anabella Rosalina , Ningtias Nidya Ayu , Ginting Lulu Sepiani , Tarigan Merry Susanty , Br Sembiring Elita Modesta
Published: January 2023

Cars is a film that tells about the life of a racer named Lightning McQueen who has big ambitions to win the prestigious racing event, the Piston Cup. Apart from being an entertainment medium, Film Cars has moral values and character education in it. The aim of this research are to (1) analyze the movie Cars to find out the moral values and character education contained in it, (2) also want to know the relevance of the moral values and character education of class X students to the film Cars. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method, with mobile phones, laptop as research instruments, and materials such as, journals, and books as references. After the data was analyzed, it was found that the car movie actually has moral values like honesty, tolerance, fairness, wisedom, discipline, compassion, helpfulness, courage, cooperation, and democratic. It also has character educations such as honesty, tolerance, hard work, curiosity, respect of achievement, love for the homeland, love of peace, social care, sociable/talkative, responsibility. The relevance of Cars movie to the moral values and character education of students can be seen from each student, and its application in everyday life.
Students' Perception on Self-Directed Learning (SDL) in Learning English by Using Youtube Video
Authors: Tyas Novita Kusumaning
Published: January 2023

The dependency of the teachers' role in the teaching learning process carried out by the students is one of the crucial problems in Indonesia. On the other hand, in this digital age, independence is needed for students. Students who only depend on the teacher in the class will be left behind and make slower progress in their learning achievement. Classroom time is limited, so learners are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to learn independently beyond the classroom. This is called self-directed learning (SDL). This study aims at describing the students’ perception on Self- Directed Learning (SDL) in learning English by using Youtube Video. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. The participant of this study is third- semester students of the Informatics Management Program in Stekom University Semarang. The data were collected by using a questionnaire. The findings showed that most of the students enjoy in implementation of SDL in learning English but they still need tutor in their learning process.
Investigating the Effects of Problem Based Learning on Students’ Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Pradana Agrissto Bintang Aji
Published: January 2023

Vocabulary mastery has crucial roles in language learning. Learners would be unable to engage in language development activities such as grammar, reading, and writing if they did not have adequate vocabulary. This study aimed to determine the effects of Problem Based Learning model on vocabulary mastery. It involved 18 grade students living in Windusari Village, Magelang. Due to interaction restriction on Pandemic era, it was not conducted at school. Pre-Experimental Designs was employed in this study. There was one group as the sample given 4-meeting-treatment. The data were gathered through tests consisting multiple choice items assumed to be valid through Product Moment Test. Then they were statistically analyzed using Paired Sample t-test. The result revealed that Asymp Sig (2-tailed) was 0.000 and the t value was 14.806 > t table 2.10982. In sum, there was a positive and significant influence of Problem Based Learning to increase the vocabulary mastery.
Students' Perceptions on Vlog as Speaking Assessment Technique at Senior High School
Authors: J.H Karlina Sharon , Nurlaily Nurlaily
Published: January 2023

Vlogs among students are highly viral and beneficial for developing their language skills as a learning technique. In this study, the researcher were interested in describing how to assess students' speaking performance through fluency and pronunciation using Vlogs and how students perceived it as an assessment. The subjects of the study were students from grade tenth science three from Yos Sudarso School. Since the phenomena of pandemic is happening, hence a backup plan is required for study specifically at home. This research aims to explain how students’ speaking performance also finding out students’ first impression on the use of Vlog as a speaking assessment at SMA Yos Sudarso. The method to collect the data of this research is sequential design which is both qualitative and quantitative. This first phase was accompanied by the compilation and analysis of qualitative data in order to discuss or build on the first phase of quantitative results. The subsequent qualitative phase of the analysis was structured to be focused on the outcomes of the quantitative phase. The data of the students' speaking performance through Vlog show that most of the students have a good result in speaking through Vlog but some of the students are having difficult experience to speak in front of the camera. The research results are expected to be useful and give relevant data on how students of English, as a foreign language, use vlog as learning tool to assess speaking English performance and provide teachers innovations in utilizing the latest digital technology and trends in their teaching. As an evaluation, it is also expected that the result of this study can be meaningful feedback for the study program and the lecturer of the Speaking course.
Positive Contribution of Extensive Reading to EFL Students’ Learning
Authors: Safei Nur Hasanah , Ekasari Fitri Rini
Published: January 2023

This qualitative study investigates the positive contribution of extensive reading to EFL Students’ learning. The data were collected through students’ reflection. The participants of this study were a class majoring in English Education Department at one of Islamic higher education in South Sulawesi. The findings reveal that students got some positive contribution of extensive reading to students’ learning. There are three positive contribution found in this study, those are creating and sustaining students’ motivation to read more, helping students in developing a wide vocabulary and improving students’ reading comprehension. Based on the findings, it is expected to contribute to the teaching of English especially in the use extensive reading technique in teaching reading. However, in order to get maximum the positive contribution of extensive reading, it is suggested that some aspects of the technique should be improved; these include the improvement of teacher’s understanding of the principles and concepts of extensive reading, the insight of the importance of giving clear instructions, and the awareness of designing various activities. Positive Contribution of Extensive Reading to EFL Students’ Learning
Students’ Socio-Economic Status and Their English Achievement in Indonesian Perspective
Authors: Rahmayani Rahmayani , Hasnawati Hasnawati , Muhsin Muh Arief
Published: January 2023

Language skills are extremely crucial to grasp in order to face the progress of time. In Indonesia, English is a foreign language and has become part of the school curriculum, from elementary school to university. Parents are their children's first educators, and children grow and develop best in their families. As a result, whether directly or indirectly, the existence of the family has an impact on the learning achievement of children. The purpose of this study was to know and explain the relationship between students’ socio-economic status and their English achievement in the 8th grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Makassar. The sample for this study consists of 29 students from class A. The information came from a questionnaire about the students' SES, as well as information from the English teacher about students' English achievement and English scores on the odd semester final test. Both of the data sets were calculated with Person Product Moment Correlation in SPSS Program Version 23. Referring to the research question, the result shows that there was a positive significance correlation between students’ socio-economic status (X) and their English achievement (Y). It was found that the correlation value was equal to 0,535, which means the correlation between two variables is moderate (0.40–0.599), it is included in the third category. As the findings showed, rxy>rtable= 0.535 > 0.367. Therefore, it can be concluded that the students’ higher SES had an influence on how their achievement will be measured. For future researchers, the research should be done (if using the same method) with some improvements, such as the type of the questionnaire, number of samples, previous studies, etc. This is expected to show more clearly and comprehensibly the relationship between students’ socio-economic status and their learning achievement
A Narrative Inquiry of The English Teachers in Teaching English Vocabularies Using Islamic Songs at State Islamic Junior High School
Authors: Rasyid Azizah , Dewi Ratna , Qalbi Nur
Published: January 2023

This research aimed at finding out the teachers’ teaching vocabularies process using Islamic songs at MTsN 2 Makassar, and the reflection of the teachers’ experiences in teaching vocabularies using Islamic song. This research employed a qualitative method focused on narrative inquiry data with 2 subjects of English teachers at MTsN 2 Makassar chosen through purposive sampling method. The data were collected by using interview and observation and it was analyzed by using Miles and Huberman theory. The results of this research revealed that the teachers had different ways in teaching vocabularies classified into four phases: 1) class preparation was based on the lesson plan they made, prepared the song, the task, additional materials, and media. One of the teachers suggested that the category of Islamic songs is not always determined by the song sung by Muslims, yet the messages can be associated with Islamic view; 2) Pre-teaching, the teachers did warming up and stimulated the students to lead to the main activity; 3) whilst teaching, the teachers did main activities by using media, proper strategies, found out the moral value, and assessed the students; and 4) post-teaching, they concluded, motivated, and gave homework. The reflection showed that inhibited factors were the students’ lack of motivation, inadequate infrastructure, unsuitable media, big number of students, got difficulty in pronouncing, classifying and stuck with unfamiliar words, lack of confidence and felt afraid of making mistakes. Moreover, similar results appeared on how they engaged the students to obtain the moral message from the songs such as thanking to God and He is always with us. Conversely, they had dissimilar reflections in evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. The researchers recommend to use Islamic song to inspire the students about part of speech, the moral message, or choose general song containing of Islamic view.
Improve Vocabulary by Using Media Animated the Folklore of Malin Kundang
Authors: Sabily Ahmad Sofwan , Suryadi Suryadi
Published: January 2023

In addition to local expertise that we must conserve, such as folklore, the rapid growth of technology in the field of education makes learning easier through tools like audio-visual animation media. Malin Kundang is just one example of the many varieties of folklore that exist. The goals of this research are threefold: (1) to determine whether or not students can benefit from learning about Malin Kundang folklore; (2) to use Malin Kundang folklore as a means to expand vocabulary; and (3) to determine whether or not using Malin Kundang folklore can be used to improve learning outcomes. In this work, we employ quantitative techniques. In order to describe events, establish links, or test hypotheses, quantitative research relies on the collection and analysis of numerical data. A student survey is one example of such a device. The researcher employed SPPS to perform the necessary calculations. Students' comprehension of the English language is significantly improved when they are exposed to animated media based on malin kundang folklore, according to a review of the available research.
EFL Teachers’ Perceptions on the Use of L1 in EFL Classroom: A Case Study of Junior High School Level
Authors: S.W Desi Purnama , Sukmaantara I Putu - , Wija P Bambang Arya
Published: January 2023

Since its independence, the Indonesian government has recognized English as one of the most important international languages for communication. As a result, the government has suggested that English become a mandatory subject in Junior High School. According to Nurkamto (2003), English is taught and utilized as a foreign language in Indonesia (FL). Bahasa Indonesia is our native or first language (L1). As a result, the teachers' perceptions of using L1 in the classroom are more appealing to discuss. The qualitative case study approach was employed in this study to evaluate teachers' perceptions about the use of LI in the EFL classroom. The researcher employed interviews to collect data for this study. The interview was conducted once in order to obtain information on the teachers' perceptions about the use of L1 in the EFL classroom. Because they had been teaching for several years, the researcher selected three English teachers from SMP NEGERI 3 Muncar to participate in this study. They also have a lot of experience attending workshops and seminars to further their professional growth. In assessing the data, the researcher used Creswell's (2012) model
The Community Manipulation through Big Brother’s Tyranny in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty Four
Authors: Ismayanti Devi , Syam Andi Tenrisanna
Published: January 2023

This research aimed on some instruments or agencies that implemented in constracting the community engineering in Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty Four, describe the logic used and present the community engineering carried out the novel. The writer then uses library research and sosiology literature as method in analyzing the novel. The data were collected by using note taking technique which exists in Nineteen Eighty-Four accord with the pages. Then, all the quotation classified and analyzed based on the case that had beeen arround by each moment/event in that novel. After doing the considerable study, the writer finds basically the bad effect of human engineering to the society. The over control by agents were bringing individuals’ loss of human nature and a critical thinking faculty and the diminished capacity for self expression. So, finally the human being is not exists as a human with high level values, in fact in this novel, human is less than the animal.
Character Formation Through Meaningful Relationships in Learning Interactions at Islamic Higher Education
Authors: Sukirman Sukirman
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe the use of language features in relation to meaning in the form of antonyms, synonyms, and hyponyms in teaching interactions at IAIN Palopo. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach that uses data sources from narratives or interactions that take place in learning. The data is from words and phrases containing meaningful relationships obtained using a recording instrument (Handycam). Then, the data is classified and analyzed using description, interpretation, and explanation techniques. The study results show that the language features of meaning relations used in teaching interactions at IAIN Palopo are represented as antonyms, synonyms, and hyponyms. Each type of meaning relation shows the meaning of euphemization aspects, sensory aspects, experiential values, relational values, and expressive values. Furthermore, each aspect generally aims to express ideas through meaningful characters that affirm, explain, and convince the object of study to achieve competence..
The RB395 antibody recognizes a Dictyostelium AplA peptide (amino acids 370-388) by ELISA
Authors: Ayadi Imen
Published: January 2023

The recombinant antibody RB395 detects by ELISA a synthetic peptide from the Dictyostelium AplA protein (amino acids 370-388).
Digital Competences and Digital Life in the Post Pandemic World
Authors: Vlad-Ionut Toncian , Gheorghe-Alin David
Published: January 2023

The authors of this paper are bringing a fresh look on the challenges and opportunities for the tech companies and the technical education institutions in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact that this event had on the society on a global scale, for all demographic categories. As being the first pandemic, which had to be faced by the “digitized society”, during two or so years of physical distancing various challenges have arisen for our highly interconnected fast-paced and dynamic world, but in an equal manner, several opportunities and revelations were discovered amid the necessary sanitary measures. This material aims to highlight both the strong points and the weak points that our society has shown during the last few years, but also the highly interesting social and psychological studies resulted after these events.
DILEMA INPUT DALAM SISTEM POLITIK INDONESIA PADA MASA KRISIS (STUDI FENOMENA MURAL PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19)
Authors: Tue Mali Fransiskus X Gian , Bupu Belarminus Lambertus Ajo , Mite Martinus Yulianus
Published: January 2023

Di negara demokrasi modern, mural merupakan salah satu bentuk partisipasi politik masyarakat untuk terlibat secara aktif di dalam sistem politik. Dalam sistem politik, mural sebagai input (artikulasi kepentingan, agregasi kepentingan dan komunikasi politik) ke dalam sistem politik untuk dipertimbangkan dan dikonversi menjadi output. Pandemi Covid-19 merupakan krisis multidimensi, untuk mengatasinya maka kunci utamanya adalah partisipasi politik dalam memberikan saran, kritikan dan dukungan kepada pemerintah. Namun tidak semua saluran partisipasi politik masyarakat bisa di akses secara bebas dan setara oleh masyarakat. Dalam artikel ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi peran masyarakat dalam sistem politik, mural sebagai media partisipasi politik dan bentuk-bentuk mural sebagai partisipasi politik pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Partisipasi politik merupakan bentuk dari pelaksanaan kedalautan rakyat dalam menentukan nasibnya baik dalam bidang politik maupun ekonomi. Mural sebagai media partisipasi politik karena berisi kritikan, saran dan dukungan kepada pemerintah dalam penanggulangan Covid-19. Mural sebagai kritikan sosial muncul akibat permasalahan pemerintah yang belum secara maksimal mengatasi dampak dari Covid-19, serta perilaku koruptif pejabat publik yang memanfaatkan krisis untuk memperkaya diri. Mural sebagai dukungan kepada program dan kebijakan pemerintah merupakan salah satu bentuk masyarakat untuk ikut mendukung pemerintah dalam memerangi penyebaran Covid-19. Namun dalam realitasnya, pemerintah hanya mengakomodir mural yang bersifat dukungan tetapi mural yang mengkritik pemerintah direspon secara represif dengan menghapus dan mencari pelaku mural untuk diadili, karena dianggap telah melecehkan simbol negara.
AKTIVITAS KOMUNIKASI PEMASARAN TERPADU DI AKUN FANBASE TWITTER OFFICIAL 7BTS UPDATE SEBAGAI SARANA LOYALITAS TERHADAP BOYBAND BTS
Authors: Mawardha Muthia Syafira , Purnamasari Oktaviana
Published: January 2023

AbstractSouth Korean culture that entered Indonesia can be seen by the amount of content on social media. In today's era of globalization, the relevance of a musician is no longer based on traditional media, but new media such as social media also play a very important role in disseminating information. Especially in the aspects of culture, economy, and politics. This expansion of the fan community has also affected the area of fandom activity, particularly through the fanbase account. The case study conducted with internet mediated interviews and online observations aims to understand the activities, involvement and role of a fanbase account in promoting BTS through Integrated Marketing Communication. The results of the study will explain that the communication that occurs within the fandom will have a strong impact with the artist and strengthen the means of loyalty both as fans and as consumers of the company.Keywords: Fans, Social Media, BTS, Loyalty, Marketing Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication
PERAN KOMUNIKASI PEMBANGUNAN DAN SISTEM INFORMASI DALAM PROGRAM KELUARGA HARAPAN DI KECAMATAN CIBINONG KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Anisti Anisti , Sidharta Veranus , Liliyana Liliyana , Syatir Syatir
Published: January 2023

Kemiskinan merupakan masalah yang tidak pernah ada habisnya, sehingga isu ini selalu mendapatkan perhatian dari berbagai pihak, baik pemerintah maupun pihak-pihak yang berasal dari luar pemerintah, salah satu bentuk kepedulian pemerintah dalam mengatasi kemiskinan adalah dengan meluncurkan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Program ini diharapkan mampu memutus kemiskinan antargenerasi dan juga meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia khususnya bidang pendidikan dan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini menelaah bagaimana efektifitas Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) di Kelurahan Pabuaran Kecamatan Cibinong Kabupaten Bogor. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif  kualitatif.  Analisis data menggunakan metode . (Huberman, Matthew B. Miles, 2014) yang terdiri dari reduksi data, Penyajian data, dan Penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa efektivitas program PKH adalah dengan melakukan penentuan langsung bagi penerima manfaat dan verifikasi data yang dilakukan oleh RT setempat dan informasi tentang penyaluran dana bantuan.
Studies on Nutritional Profile and Mineral Bioavailability of some Solanum Species Consumed as Fruits in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Dele Oyeyemi Sunday , Alfred Adedayo Oyedele , Grace Kehinde Ismaila
Published: January 2023

African eggplants are highly valued constituents of the Nigerian food. However, their nutritional potentials have not been fully tapped due to inadequate information on their nutritional and anti-nutritional qualities. This present study investigated the proximate, minerals, anti-nutrient contents as well as the estimation of mineral ratios and Mineral Safety Index of four selected edible solanum species namely, Solanum anguivi, S. gilo, S. menalogena and S. aethiopicum. The proximate contents (%) ranged from 4.19-5.46 (moisture content), 1.71-2.49 (crude fat), 4.57-5.45 (crude ash), 3.76-4.93 (crude protein), 5.20-6.30 (crude fiber) and 77.14-78.58 (carbohydrate). The solanum species were good sources of energy with total metabolizable energy of 1.458MJ-1.484MJ. The four solanum species contained high K, Ca, Mg, low Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu, while amount of Cd, Ni and Pb were very low. The mineral ratios of K/Na, Ca/Mg, Ca/K, Zn/Cu and [K/(Ca+Mg)] were below the minimum good ratios levels of 1.0, 4.17, 4.0, 8.0 and 2.2 respectively which are good for man. The anti-nutrient contents revealed low phytate, oxalate and cyanide levels. The calculated Phytate/Zn, Phytate/Ca and Oxalate/Ca were lower than the threshold levels and would support absorption and bioavailability of Zn and Ca in the samples while that of Phytate/Fe was above the critical value and this indicates unavailability of iron in these eggplant fruits. The mineral differences observed showed that S. menalogena and S. aethiopicum had greater minerals while the Mineral Safety Index results revealed that the body could not be overloaded with any of the minerals investigated. The eggplants are rich in fiber, ash, carbohydrate and minerals with moderate protein. The low level of the anti-nutrient is good and poses no deleterious effect when consumed. The eggplants have nutritional health benefits; hence, their consumption should be encouraged to address food insecurity in Nigeria