bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sensitivity Analysis in Outcome Evaluations: A Research and Practice Note
Authors: Watson Ken
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Every evaluation study uses data that are uncertain to some degree. Therefore, the analyst and the decision-maker need to know how much the outcome of the evaluation varies given the plausible variation in uncertain data inputs. That is, how sensitive is the outcome of the analysis to a particular input variable? This note discusses what characteristics make for sensitivity, what techniques to use to clarify sensitivity (especially graphic techniques), and how to interpret the result.
L’évaluation de la formation en entreprise selon le modèle de Donald L. Kirkpatrick: un regard critique
Authors: Reitz Philippe
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In-house training has become an aspect of human resource management that today’s companies can no longer neglect. Over the past 20 years, business and industry have invested considerable sums of time and money in developing the skills of their personnel. However, training evaluation efforts have evolved little and have for the most part lacked rigor. A literature review reveals that the majority of companies have favored an approach to evaluating training results that is based on the four-step model first introduced by D.L. Kirkpatrick. This article points out some of the limitations of each step in the model and proposes solutions.
Repenser l’évaluation des partenariats
Authors: Chiasson Guy
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article reflects on the evaluation of partnerships through an examination of actual evaluation frameworks designed for a participatory setting. By concentrating particularly on the underlying paradigms of these frameworks, the article first shows how process evaluation is problematic because its methodology is based on a limiting worldview, when compared to the worldviews expressed by participants in an actual partnership. Second, the article shows that empowerment evaluation is more suitable, because it is based on a paradigm that allows for a broader definition of partnerships.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Industrial Pollution Prevention Programs
Authors: Reid William , Hagarty David
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In response to social, market, and regulatory pressures, companies are adopting innovative approaches to environmental management. Pollution prevention (P2), which advocates avoiding, eliminating, or reducing the use of polluting substances, is one such innovation. This paper proposes that program evaluation techniques can be readily adapted to guide private-sector organizations in reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of P2 programs on both a periodic and ongoing basis. A P2 program, Effectiveness Review Framework, that draws upon the Twelve Attributes of Effectiveness — developed by the Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation — is outlined. A self-assessment approach — based on the Environmental Self-Assessment Program developed by the Global Environmental Management Initiative — is then presented. The overall model detailed in this paper is designed to assist managers with incorporating P2 program effectiveness reviews into their management cycle.
Evaluating the Ontario Academic Course Teacher In-Service Program
Authors: Jones Richard M.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The general purpose of this program evaluation was to provide formative information to the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) (and through the office to the Ministry of Education and Training) for improving the Ontario Academic Course Teacher In-Service Program (OAC-TIP). The evaluation was designed and conducted in collaboration with EQAO’s Assessment Advisory Committee, representing the key partner organizations, and a steering committee of individuals experienced with the program. Data for the study were collected by means of questionnaires, focus-group consultations, and a review of Ministry of Education and Training documents and records. The study generated 25 recommendations for consideration in the development/redesign of an OAC-TIP-like program.
Measuring the Consistency in Change of Hepatitis B Knowledge among Three Different Types of Tests: True/False, Multiple Choice, and Fill in the Blanks Tests
Authors: Sahai Vic , Demeyere Petra , Poirier Sheila , Píro Felice
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This Research and Practice Note assesses grade 7 students’ recall of hepatitis B information using three different types of tests : short answer, true-false, and multiple choice. It concludes that short answer testing is the most reliable and recommends that evaluators be consistent with the type of test used to assess pre- and post-knowledge of students.
The Language of Evaluation Theory: Insights Gained from an Empirical Study of Evaluation Theory and Practice
Authors: Christie Christina A. , Rose Mike
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Broad concern for language issues in evaluation has been limited in comparison to other social science disciplines. In this article, some occasions of definitional or conceptual confusion with evaluation theory language are identified that emerged during a study conducted by Christie. We suggest that much of the language we use to describe evaluation practice is steeped in theoretical terminology, which may limit the utility of the language. We also argue that theoretical language ought to be used with great care, with attention to the subtleties and nuances of terms, for there may be unexpected confusion or ambiguity in the field about the terms we routinely use. A research agenda is offered, suggesting that it would be both an informative as well as a useful task for us to learn more about the everyday “folk theories” of the field and the vernacular used to describe them.
Évaluation de l’implantation et des effets d’un programme de soutien intensif offert à des familles afin d’éviter un placement en milieu substitut
Authors: Dagenais Christian , Bastien Marie-France , Bégin Jean , Bouchard Camil , Fortin Daniel , Tourigny Marc
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article focuses on the evaluation of a form of intervention with families where there is a risk that a child may be placed in a substitute environment. The program, implemented by the Centre jeunesse de Montréal, was reviewed by evaluators for close to five years. Intervention is characterized by: 1) rapid mobilization of various participants, 2) intensity, and 3) a limited time-frame. Caseworkers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, generally intervene in the family environment, and provide varied therapeutic and technical support. The evaluation focuses on: 1) the characteristics of the families and services, 2) the impact of the program on placement rates and reporting following intervention, and 3) the impact of the program on family functioning and the children’s well-being. The discussion suggests ways of alleviating problems in the evaluation of intervention programs in child services.
Evolution of Evaluation in a Human Service Setting: From Low to High Tech and Beyond
Authors: Bernfeld Gary A.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Even with the recent focus on utilization, the field of program evaluation still emphasizes technique over concept. This article traces the evolution of program evaluation at a human service agency, describing each stage of this evaluation function; presenting the context, primary models, and impacts of the internal evaluation activities’, and drawing conclusions about why it is important to attend to the broad context of evaluation technologies. The article suggests that only a broader and deeper systems perspective can help us narrow the gap between what we desire from our program evaluation services and what we can actually deliver.
The Program Evaluation Model at the Dellcrest Children’s Centre
Authors: Theodor Frances , Dominic Barbara
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article focuses on the internal evaluation model that existed at the Dellcrest Children’s Centre in Toronto, Ontario, for more than a decade. The model was characterized by a systems approach to organizations in which the organization is seen as an interactive network of systems and functions. Key elements of the Dellcrest approach were: (a) the organization as goal-based; (b) evaluation results as an integral part of the organization’s feedback system; and (c) evaluation as a management responsibility. A review of 10 years of evaluation research revealed the essential soundness of the model but highlighted certain difficulties in its application.
Internal Evaluation at the Niagara Child Development Centre
Authors: Hundert Joel , Ebert Marilyn , Costanzo Constance , Glazier Linda , Murphy John
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The internal evaluation system at the Niagara Child Development Centre is described. Evaluation is viewed as part of the management system, providing information to assist in improving the quality of services. Evaluation is conducted at the case, program, and agency-wide level. Specific examples of evaluation activities are presented.
Ethical Considerations When Using Qualitative Methods in Evaluation
Authors: Madak Paul R.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article discusses some of the ethical dilemmas that can arise when evaluators utilize qualitative methodologies. The dilemmas discussed are those not easily dealt with by referring to one of the existing codes of research ethics. The author does not offer solutions to these complex dilemmas, but suggests that their identification and the ensuing discussion will assist evaluators in designing an evaluation study.
The Australian Government’s Evaluation Strategy: A Perspective from the Center
Authors: Mackay Keith
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In the six years since the Australian government’s evaluation strategy was set in place there has developed a substantial and growing emphasis on the conduct and use of evaluation. It is notable that Cabinet places considerable priority on having evaluation findings available to better inform its deliberations and decision-making. The article focuses on the attitudinal changes, institutional arrangements, and formal requirements that have led to this emphasis on evaluation. The central role of the Department of Finance as catalyst and coordinator is also analyzed.
Measuring Program Effects in the Presence of Selection Bias: The Evolution of Practice
Authors: Eaton Frank
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The author applies a variety of methods for estimating the effects of employment and training programs on labor market behavior. This article traces how these methods have evolved over the past 10 years, focusing on the problem of selection bias. It discusses the context of measuring effects related to labor market activity, and then presents the essential elements of selection bias modeling and the specific changes that led to methods currently in use. It also provides an assessment of the benefits and potential weaknesses of these techniques.
Apendicitis del muñón, pronto diagnostico en el servicio de emergencias
Authors: Cesare Pérez Sara
Published: April 2023

El apéndice del muñón es el remanente de una apendicectomía inicial, en el cual se corre el riesgo de desarrollar apendicitis del muñón. La apendicectomía por apendicitis es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más comunes realizados en todo el mundo. Asimismo, la apendicitis del muñón es una patología quirúrgica reconocida, pero no se considera de manera habitual cuando se evalúan pacientes con dolor abdominal en el cuadrante inferior derecho, especialmente aquellos con antecedentes de apendectomía.
Efeitos da Relação Supervisor-Supervisionando sobre a Qualidade da Supervisão e o Alcance dos seus Resultados
Authors: Queiroz Luciano Barbosa , Vandenberghe Luc Marcel Adhemar
Published: April 2023

A supervisão em psicoterapia é uma intervenção que objetiva avaliar, aprimorar e certificar o desempenho de um colega. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar como a supervisão impacta o supervisor e o supervisionando como profissionais em modos que extrapolam a meta original de promover o desempenho clínico do supervisionando. Foram entrevistados 20 psicólogos clínicos, dos quais 10 são supervisores e 10 são supervisionandos. Fragmentos de fala foram codificados e categorizados seguindo os preceitos da grounded theory. Os resultados sugerem que o estilo de se relacionar do supervisor influencia o processo de aprendizagem do terapeuta, gera novas perspectivas e ajuda a construir a sua identidade profissional. O desempenho do supervisionando, os desafios encontrados na prática e as semelhanças entre supervisão e terapia impulsionam o crescimento do supervisor em diversas dimensões. Esses resultados apoiam uma compreensão da supervisão como um processo interpessoal de influência mútua.
Volatile compounds and quality parameters of various apples
Authors: Koyuncu Gülcan , Kılıç Tuğba
Published: April 2023

In this study; quality characteristics and volatile compounds of Starking Delicious, Amasya, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious apple cultivars were determined. Granny Smith has the highest titratable acidity and the lowest pH value, while the Amasya apple has the highest dry matter and water-soluble solids. Aroma is an important quality criterion for apples and its has a big role in consumer taste. The aroma composition of apples was determined in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) using the headspace method. Forty different volatile compounds, including 24 esters, 5 higher alcohols, 1 aldehyde, 1 terpene and 9 unidentified volatile compounds, were detected in apples. Esters, which make up 80.00% of Starking Delicious, 76.55% of Amasya and 62.82% of Golden Delicious are the main flavor group in apples and esters generally impart aroma compounds preferred by consumers. Butyl acetate, 2-methyl butyl acetate, hexyl acetate, (E,E)-α-farnecene, ethanol and ethyl 2-methyl butyrate were the aroma components determined at the highest rates in apples. These compounds contribute to the aroma of apples such as banana, fruity, strawberry, sweet, pear, grass and alcohol.
Measuring Teacher Professional Development Learning Activities in Post Covid-19
Authors: Nasrullah Nasrullah , Rosalina Elsa , Mariani Nanik , Kamalia Sa'da
Published: April 2023

Purpose - To fill the void, this study comes with the aim of finding out perception which underpins the extent to which activities have fulfilled the teachers’ need of their development through Teachers’ Forum (MGMP) or not, amid post-Covid-19 at this moment.

Design/methodology/approach - This study employed a qualitative approach by using an open-ended questionnaire and recruiting 25 in-service teachers.

Findings - The finding of this study revealed that most the in-service teachers have their positive view to excel their professional development, especially with regard to making clear of learning aims, widening up the horizon to provide sufficient materials many resources, adding knowledge and skills in pedagogical strategies, and strengthening ability in selecting appropriate assessment in the activities conducted by MGMP.

Originality/value - The implication of this study calls for the inclusion of in-service teachers to always be open-minded, self-reflected, and willing to learn a new thing to ensure effective instructional practices

Paper type – Research Paper
Teaching Arabic Through Social Media at Al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri
Authors: Arifin Moh Aziz , Bahruddin Uril
Published: April 2023

Purpose - This research stems from the problem of the difficulty of learning the Arabic language, and the reason may be due to the lack of benefit from the social media that is now open. This is research aims to (1) to know the teaching of Arabic through social media at Al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri (2) to know the lack and advantages of teaching Arabic through social media at Al-Azhar Pare Kediri Institute.

Design/methodology/approach - The research design is descriptive-qualitative research. The data gained are written words and sentences from the novel that imply an educational value.

Findings - The results of this are research that learning Arabic through social media in Al-Azhar is not organized. Well, because learning using social media is not included in the objectives of learning Arabic at Al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri. On the other hand, to participate in online learning, Al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri opens the program through Zoom application instead of social media; (2) Knowing the advantages of learning through social media at Al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri is like an institution that has many Arabic language learning programs. As for the lack of learning Arabic through social media in Al-Azhar, social media has not been used optimally for Arabic language learning programs.

Originality/value - The use of social media at al-Azhar Institute Pare Kediri in the Arabic learning process is still not used optimally.

Paper type – Research paper
(Zabranjeno) voće u hrvatskoj i ruskoj frazeologiji
Authors: Hrnjak Anita
Published: April 2023

U radu se prikazuju rezultati analize hrvatskih i ruskih frazema s fitonimskim komponentama kojima se imenuju različite vrste voća te leksemima voće i плод kao frazeološkim komponentama. Pritom se nastoji istražiti način na koji se voće kao frazeološka komponenta konceptualizira u okvirima frazema i utječe na stvaranje frazeološkog značenja s obzirom na mogućnost njegove dvojake konceptualizacije: kao biljke i kao hrane. Kontrastivni pristup ima za cilj utvrditi sličnosti i razlike u načinu na koji voće kao frazeološka komponenta motivira frazeološko značenje u nacionalno-kulturološki specifičnoj frazeološkoj slici svijeta svojstvenoj dvama srodnim slavenskim jezicima. Detaljnije se analiziraju hrvatski i ruski frazemi s komponentom jabuka/яблоко kao frazeološki najproduktivnijom fitonimskom komponentom koja se odnosi na voće u obama analiziranim jezicima.
Students’ Strategies for Translating Most Frequent English Loanwords in Croatian
Authors: Pavlinušić Vilus Eva , Bogunović Irena , Ćoso Bojana
Published: April 2023

English has become the dominant donor language for many languages, including Croatian. Its prestigious status reduces the likelihood of borrowed words to adapt to a recipient language. As a result, some English loanwords occur in an unadapted form. Recent computational linguistic resources have given the necessary corpus-based data on the frequency and use of English loanwords in Croatian. This paper investigates the strategies employed by 116 students of the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka when asked to translate 392 most frequent, corpus-derived English loanwords into Croatian. The results were then compared with the available corpus-based data. The results show that single-word Croatian equivalents were preferred over adapted forms of English loanwords and multi-word expressions. When no such equivalent was available, unadapted English forms were used more frequently compared to adapted forms and multi-word expressions. The co-existence of loanwords and their native equivalents is reflected in responses to loanwords that have and those that do not have single-word equivalents. The results highlight the need for creating semantically precise single-word native equivalents, at the same time illustrating the resistance to accept novel native words.
The Effects of Smokeless Tobacco "Maras Powder" on Homocysteine and Cardiovascular Risk Parameters
Authors: ALKAN BAYLAN Filiz , YARAR Esra , CANSUN Funda , DOĞANER Adem , SÖKMEN Gülizar
Published: April 2023

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between smokeless tobacco (Maras powder) and cigarette consumption with homocysteine, Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1), Arylesterase (ARE), and Lipoprotein-a (Lp (a)), which are known as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Material and Methods: The individuals included in the study were divided into three groups as Maras powder users (n = 38), cigarette smokers (n = 38), and healthy volunteers who did not use either tobacco group (n = 38). Serum homocysteine, PON-1, ARE, and Lp (a) levels of all participants were examined.

Results: When the groups are compared, the highest homocysteine level was in the Maras powder group. While the difference between the control group and the Maras powder group was statistically significant, the difference between the control and smokers groups was statistically insignificant. Although PON values were lower in both the Maras powder and smokers groups than the control group, the difference was significant only in the smoking group. ARE was significantly lower, and Lp (a) was significantly higher in both tobacco smokers groups compared to the control group.

Conclusion: Serum homocysteine, PON-1, ARE, and Lp (a) level are associated with Maras powder use. Homocysteine may be a useful early marker for cardiovascular disease in those who use Maras powder.
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR HUMANIORA PADA MAHASISWA SARJANA TERAPAN KEBIDANAN STIKES MITRA RIA HUSADA JAKARTA
Authors: Azmi Aprianti Nurul , Martha Fitri Dina
Published: April 2023

Pendidikan dan pengajaran adalah suatu proses yang sadar tujuan. Tujuan dapat diartikan sebagai suatu usaha untuk memberikan rumusan hasil yang diharapkan mahasiswa setelah melaksanakan pengalaman belajar. Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan di STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta, hasil belajar mata kuliah Humaniora program studi Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan (STR Kebidanan) dengan nilai rata-rata yaitu 2,60 pada tahun 2020 sampai 2021. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas metode pembelajaran tipe TGT dibandingkan metode konvensional pada mata kuliah Humaniora. Desain penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperimen dengan desain Non Equivalent Control Group Design Pretest - Posttest yang tidak equivalent, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa STR Kebidanan STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta sebanyak 32 mahasiswa. Tekhnik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling dikarenakan populasi kescil atau kurang dari seratus. Analisis data menggunakan analisisi univariat dan bivariat. Hasil uji statisik menunjukkan nilai P-Value = 0,004 dengan Relative Risk (1,684) adanya keefektivitasan yang signifikan terhadap metode pembelajaran tipe TGT. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan ada keefektifitasan yang signifikan dari metode pembelajaran tipe TGT. Saran bagi STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta agar dapat melakukan monitoring dan evaluasi yang berkelanjutan terhadap seluruh aspek proses pendidikan khususnya model pembelajaran yang dipakai dosen pengajar sebagai salah satu bagian terpenting dalam proses pembelajaran agar senantiasa dapat meningkatkan mutu pendidikannya.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DAN KINERJA GURU TERHADAP MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SMP NEGERI KECAMATAN TUKDANA KABUPATEN INDRAMAYU
Authors: Wardani Wardani , Ruhita Ruhita , Supriadi Andri
Published: April 2023

Perhatian utama pembahasan dalam penelitian ini adalah menyangkut kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan Kinerja guru serta pengaruhnya terhadap mutu pendidikan SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Tukdana Kabupaten Indramayu baik secara parsial maupun ganda. Metode penelitian menggunakan metoda survey terhadap guru SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Tukdana Kabupaten Indramayu. Teknik pengumpulan data, selain melaksanakan observasi langsung, mengadakan wawancara dengan pihak terkait, dan menyebarkan angket terhadap 85 orang responden. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa: (1) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap mutu pendidikan SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Tukdana Kabupaten Indramayu. Adapun besaran pengaruhnya setelah melalui perhitungan regresi parsial adalah sebesar 20,8 %, sementara selebihnya sebanyak 79,2 % merupakan pengaruh lain. (2) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan Kinerja guru terhadap mutu pendidikan SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Tukdana Kabupaten Indramayu. Adapun besaran pengaruhnya setelah melalui perhitungan regresi parsial adalah sebesar 27,5 %, sementara selebihnya sebanyak 72,5 % merupakan pengaruh lain. (3) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan Kinerja guru secara simultan mutu pendidikan SMP Negeri di Kecamatan Tukdana Kabupaten Indramayu. Adapun besaran pengaruhnya setelah melalui perhitungan regresi ganda adalah sebesar 28%, sementara selebihnya sebanyak 71,5% merupakan pengaruh lain. Penulis menyarankan, bahwa:  (1) Selama ini kepemimpinan kepala sekolah telah berlangsung cukup baik. Artinya masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi, karena terbukti kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berpengaruh terhadap mutu pendidikan. Salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah adalah dengan memperbaiki perencanaan yaitu lebih melengkapi data sebelumnya agar perencanaan dibuat dengan data yang cukup, selanjutnya mengimplementasikan serta menindaklanjutinya. (2) Sesuai hasil penelitian bahwa kinerja guru berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap mutu pendidikan. Oleh karena itu untuk meningkatkan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dapat dilakukan dengan cara meningkatkan kinerja guru melalui komunikasi yang baik, pemberian tanggung jawab yang jelas dan memberikan pengakuan atau apresiasi terhadap guru yang berprestasi.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY
Authors: Gusminar Asri Setia , Sofyawati Eva Devi
Published: April 2023

The use of Authentic Materials method in teaching descriptive text was chosen as a means to improve an active situation in their speaking ability. This research aimed to analyze the use of Autyhentic Materials method in descriptive text type to improve students’ speaking skill. This is a quantitative research using pre-experimental approach. 40 students from first grade students of SMAN 10 Garut were selected to be the respondents of this study. The data were obtained through oral test, and the time to do the research is about one month. Then, they were analyzed and reported descriptively. The finding revealed that the TPR was significantly effective in improving students’ speaking skill. The data from pre-test and post-test showed that the average of the students’ achievement in pre-test was 45.87 and the average of students’ achievement in post-test was 61.80 and the result of Liliefors test showed that tcritical = 2.145 ≤ tobserved = 9.394.The results of the test showed that the students can significantly improve their speaking skill after using Authentic Materials method in learning descriptive text. Based on the result of study, it can be concluded that the majority of students were interested in learning English speaking through Authentic Materials method in learning descriptive text. This result indicates that teaching descriptive text by using Authentic Materials method can make the students tend to be more active in the teaching and learning process.
NON-FINITE CLAUSES IN THE INTRODUCTION SECTION OF SKRIPSIS AND RESEARCH ARTICLES
Authors: Widiawati Sarovah
Published: April 2023

Non-finite clauses are clauses which have no tenses. This study aimed to find the forms and functions of non-finite clauses in the introduction section of skripsis(ISoS) and research articles (ISoRA) in English field. Content analysis was used in this research. The ISoS and the ISoRA were selected randomly. The findings showed that there were three forms of non-finite clauses in the ISoS and ISoRA. In terms of functions, there were non-finite clauses as minor clause, qualifier, epithet, non-finite clauses as conjunction, non-finite clauses after conjunction, circumstance, prepositional phrase, actor, goal, carrier, attribute, possessive, identified, identifier, phenomenon, behaver, and existent. The ISoS were frequently presented in non-finite constructions as minor clauses and had more non-finite constructions in clause simples rather than clause complexes. The non-finite constructions in the introduction section of skripsisand research articles made the clauses dense.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN ENGLISH LEARNING STYLE PREFERENCES AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Aprilia Lia
Published: April 2023

When This research objectives were to identify the difference between male and female students in their English learning style, and to identify the most preferred learning styles used by both male and female students in learning English. In achieving the research objectives, the researcher used a descriptive qualitative research design. This research was conducted in one senior high school in Garut, West Java, Indonesia. The researcher used a questionnaire and an interview to collect the research data. There were 29 students involved in this research. The researcher gave the questionnaire to all the participants of this research, and the researcher involved 2 male and 2 female students in the interview session to strengthen the questionnaire result. Based on the results of this research, the researcher concluded some points. Firstly, there was the difference between male and female students in their English learning styles. Secondly, the most preferred learning style used by male students in learning English were kinesthetic learning style (27.59%). Thirdly, the most preferred learning style used by female students in learning English were auditory learning style (34.48%).
BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUE TO DEVELOP THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL
Authors: Sa'ban Nita Nurlaela , Hasim Wahid
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study entitled “Brainstorming Technique to Develop the Students’ Writing Skill” was to investigate to find out the effectiveness of brainstorming technique in teaching writing. The research was conducted to 35 students in the 2nd grade at SMP N 1 Tarogong Kidul. The data was collecting on 19 April 2016 until 17 May 2016. The researcher used a quantitative method to answer this problem. First, the students were given pre-test to know the ability students’ writing before giving treatment. Then, the students were given the treatment by teaching writing using brainstorming technique. After giving the treatment, the students’ was given a post-test. The result of pre-test and post-test were analyzed by using t-test. All the processes of collecting, analyzing and interpreting the data were aimed to test the hypothesis. The researcher used the hypothesis criterion test if:-tcritical ≤ tobserved ≥ tcritical, then alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. It means that there is significant difference of using brainstorming in students’ writing skill as the tobserved pointed at 11.884, and tcritical pointed 2.0484, so the tobserved (11.884) was higher than -tcritical (- 2.0484) and tcritical (2.0484). The research resulted, alternative (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. Moreover, it means that there was difference of using brainstorming in students’ writing skill.
THE USE OF VIDEO MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION
Authors: Oktaviani Marina , Fajriah Yustika Nur
Published: April 2023

This study was conducted to investigate the use of video media to improve students’ pronunciation in the second grade of a junior high school. Thus its specific objective was to find out: The effectiveness of video in teaching students pronunciation of of /ʒ/ /tʃ/ /dʒ/ /θ/ /ð/. The research method used in this study was quasi-experimental and it was conducted in one junior high school in Cikajang. The data in this study were collected by using pre-test and post-test. They were then analyzed by using the Mann-Whitney t-test to see if there is significant difference in the mean of both groups’ score and the dependent t-test to see if the use of video media significantly affects students’ pronunciation. The findings showed that use video media is effective in improving students’ score in pronunciation post-test score of experimental group, M=13.06, of control group M=7,73 the result of the dependent t-test: t(30) = - 18.351 < 0.05 with tcrit (30) = 2.042. The obtained value of tcritis proven to be greater than tcrit (-18.351 > 2.042) and this result is significant at α level 0.05. In addition, this technique is very helpful as it becomes in teaching pronunciation.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ANXIETY
Authors: Fuadah Mulida Zakiyah El
Published: April 2023

This study was focused on the analysis of students’ anxiety in speaking English as a foreign language. More specifically, the research sought to find out how the students reduce their anxiety in speaking as foreign language. To achieve the purpose, this study employed a qualitative case study design for investigating and analyzing the natural situation focused on students’ anxiety. To collect the data, this study used semi-structured interview and open-ended questionnaire. Moreover, the participants to be involved in this study are eighteen students in one of boarding schools in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. The result showed that the students have strategies to reduce their speaking anxiety; first, the students need to prepare the outline and make a concept related to the material, second, avoiding eye-contact to their friends and teacher, third, getting help from peers when students feel anxious about learning, and the last strategy is making the students enjoy in learning English. The findings revealed that those strategies can help the students more less their anxiety in speaking English. Hopefully, this study may portray a clear explanation for readers about students’ anxiety in speaking English and for researchers in investigating relevant area, more importantly, by knowing the students’ responses to their anxiety.
TRANSLATING THE IDIOMATIC TERMS ON DIARY OF A WIMPY KID “DOG DAYS” OF JEFF KINNEY’S NOVEL
Authors: Supian Supian , Harnadi Kunkun K , Thamrin Husni , Pratiwi Regita
Published: April 2023

This study is to analyzethe types of idiomatic expressionsthat are mostly had on Diary of a Wimpy Kid“Dog Days” by Jeff Kinneyand strategies which are mostly applied by the translators in translating the idioms based on the strategies proposed by Baker (1992).This study useddescriptive method to describe the type of idiomatic expression and strategy in translating idiom.The types of idioms which are mostly found in the novel entitled Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Dog Days). As the sample of the data taken from  idioms in the novel. It had 52 idioms as the sample of the data. The data show that phrasal verbs are the most frequent idioms found in the novel with a total of 27 occurrences or 52% idioms. From 52 idioms found in the novel, the translators mostly used paraphrased as the strategy in translating idioms into the target language with a total 42 occurrences or 81% of idioms. In other words, the idioms found in the source language were translated into non-idioms in Indonesian language. This kind of strategy can be done by the translator as long as the translator can keep the natural meaning in the target language, so the reader can enjoy the story comfortably.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN READING ACADEMIC TEXT (A Qualitative Study at One of Universities in Garut)
Authors: Adilla Tri Suci , Muljanto Tanto Setia
Published: April 2023

The aims of this study were to investigate what kind of the difficulties in comprehending academic text and factors that caused the students’ difficulties in comprehending academic text that have been faced by English Department students university in Garut. The participants were five semester students. The data were collected by demographic questionnaire and interviews with the English department students. The result showed that the English students faced four difficulties in comprehending their text in five semesters. The difficulties included four major themes, vocabulary, working memory, absence of extensive reading and type of text. Then, there were seven factors students’ difficulties in comprehending academic text that affected English students. They were, vocabulary level, comprehension ability, physical stated, stated of mind, interest in material and background knowledge. The conclusions of this study are the students faced difficulties in comprehending their text in their course and also there were seven factors which make them difficult to comprehend their textbooks.
Teacher’s Experience in Presenting Vocabulary to Young EFL Learners
Authors: Fajriati Yetti
Published: April 2023

This research aims to find out the techniques in presenting vocabulary to young EFL learners and to investigate difficulties and constraints as perceived by teachers in teaching vocabulary to young learners. A qualitative case study design will be used in this research. Data will be taken from teaching and learning activities by using observation and interview. The collected data will be classified, analyzed and concluded. This research is expected to be used as a reference for potential young learners’ teachers to teach in the future.
AN ANALYSIS OF MASCULINITY IN BTS BOY BAND MUSIC VIDEOS
Authors: Firdah Hana Listia , Maulana Angga , Alwasilah Senny S
Published: April 2023

The massive popularity of K-Pop currently regards as one of the world's most popular. As a result, the researcher was drawn to the Bangtan Boys (BTS) music videos entitled We Are Bulletproof Pt.2 and Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey). This study aims to find out what kind of masculinity BTS Boy Band built and how they portrayed their masculinity in their music videos. The writer also used the qualitative descriptive based on Roland Barthes' semiotic theory as a sign system separated into denotation and connotation, which builds a myth to obtain the meaning. The results found that the type of masculinity represented by the BTS boyband is metrosexual, seonbi, and bishonen. They have portrayed their masculinity from fashion usage that crosses gender boundaries, expression, and gestures that they represent in the music videos. BTS has a significant role in society as a public figure, especially for the younger generation who love and understand themselves more. If the man himself has femininity and masculinity, there is nothing wrong. BTS has redefined masculinity in many ways, and the most obvious is how they present themselves physically. They portray how the freedom and flexibility to wear whatever they want regardless of gender. BTS also teaches men that it does not become harmful for men to admit that they are vulnerable. It is all right to be clumsy, and nobody will judge anything about it. Loving ourselves is more important than following popular standards in society (which is not necessarily good for one's mental health).
AN ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL CONFLICT IN TOER’S “MIDAH, SIMANIS BERGIGI EMAS”
Authors: Rezkiany Miftha Aulia , Rusmana Erik , Rusmana Husni Thamrin , Harnady Kunkun K
Published: April 2023

The title of this research is An Analysis of Social Conflict in Toer’s “Midah, Simanis Bergigi Emas”. This research attempts to analyze the social conflict in the novel and how the author conveyed the social conflict. This research used a descriptive qualitative method in order to answer the research question and used A. J. Greimas theory namely “Actant Scheme and Functional Structure” to process the data. Greimas’s theory used in this research is aim to know the structure of the story and how the conflict happen, because this theory shows the character and the story have a function that interplay with each other such as subject, object, sender, receiver, opponent, and helper. And the result from this research, the researcher found the conflict occurred in the story by the characters connected to the theory used. The researcher choose the book because the story contained in the work mostly talk about social life. Through this research, it can concluded that through literature, the author conveyed their opinion and message about social life and social conflict. In this research, the researcher found that the author conveyed the social conflict based on its acts of characters, sequences of events, and conversations between the characters.
EFL TEACHER PROBLEMS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FACED IN ENGLISH CLASS
Authors: Munazar Dias Siti , Suminar Anne Ratna
Published: April 2023

This study was aimed to find out the problems in managing classroom and strategies to cope these problems. To achieve the aforementioned purpose, qualitative approach embracing case study was employed. The data are gathered through interview as instrument. The data were analyzed inductively that was transcribed, categorized, analyzed, interpreted and concluded. As the result, problems in classroom management divided into three kinds, there are: noisy classes along with talkative students, not focus, and arrange the bench. And strategies to cope that problems in managing classroom, there are: punishment, build the relationship with student in learning processes, motivates the student to study, and organize the activities. Furthermore, this study suggests teachers be motivates and manage the time to be effective in managing the classroom.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PRACTICE BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL EFL TEACHERS
Authors: Mukaromah Hami , Kurnia Ateng , Hamzah Amir
Published: April 2023

Classroom management has a crucial role in teaching and learning. Classroom management involves aspects of teaching that are central to student learning and teacher success. Unfortunately, Urban and Rural EFL teachers often have difficult to face disciplinary problems and student’s misbehavior. The study aimed to analyzedifferences and the similarities of the classroom rules in the classroom management practice between urban and rural EFL teachers. To achieve the aforesaid purpose, this study employed a qualitative method including comparative analysis research design. The data collected through the interview. Two EFL teachers in different districts of Senior High Schools in West Java, Indonesia which is in urban and rural districts purposively selected as the participant. The finding showed that there were five characteristics of classroom rules considered similar between urban and rural EFL teachers, they were created collaboratively with students, specific in nature, publicly posted, taught to students, and clearly tied to positive and negative consequences. Moreover, there were differences in two characteristics, there were a number of rules and stated positively.
THE PORTRAYAL OF JAVANESE WOMEN FORTITUDE IN ENTROK BY OKKY MADASARI (A MORAL MESSAGES ANALYSIS)
Authors: Nabila Yugistia Azma , Thamrin Husni , Supian Supian
Published: April 2023

This study aims to show how the Javanese women's characteristics depict moral messages in a literary work. The research is entitled "The Portrayal of Javanese Women Fortitude in Entrok by Okky Madasari (A Moral Messages Analysis)". The main source of this research is the novel by Okky Madasari titled Entrok and the translated version titled The Years of the Voiceless as a English reference. The result of data analysis showed that the Javanese women have some types of strength and firmness stance that can be moral messages to society, especially for women. The different eras between two women of the main characters Sumarni and Rahayu in the novel Entrok are showed how the characters struggle for their lives as women. Every behaviour or expression that the main characters do will be identified which one is a portrayal of Javanese women fortitude and the depiction of moral messages of the novel by the researcher. In order to find out the moral messages of the main character as Javanese women in the novel, the writer will use the qualitative research method to finish. Furthermore, the writer will also analyse the data from the novel using descriptive analysis. The result is that the amount of data is much different between Sumarni and Rahayu where Sumarni dominates the message of moral values in the novel, hence the main character who can be chosen as a Javanese woman who portrays fortitude in this novel mostly tends to be Sumarni. From the rigid theory about Javanese women''s characteristics, this novel tends to show that women are not simply can be identified as easy to regulated creatures by men. Sumarni and Rahayu depict that women have the power to determine their path in life.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AUDIO AND VIDEO LISTENING PRACTICES AT THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN PURWAKARTA
Authors: Hidayatullah Alfikri , Sakina Rahma , Yunita Sri
Published: April 2023

This research aimed to find out the significant different about video and audio in students’ listening practices. This research employed a comparative research design with two group pretest and post-test design. There were two variables: independent variable was video and audio and the dependent variable was the students’ listening practices. Population of this study research was 64 students and the samples were 30 students. In collecting the data, the researcher used listening test. Based on the finding of the research, the conclusions can be explained that the first and the second test has different topic and both test has different result of hypothesis testing, which in the first test that discussed the topic about some dialogues and conversations, the t-test value was 13.00 and t-table for n = 58 in level of significant α = 0.05 was 2.00. Because of t-test > t-table (13.15 > 2.00), it means that there is a significant difference between the students listening comprehension by using video and audio. Meanwhile in the second test which discussed the topic from cut movie, the t-test value was -10.15 and t-table was 2.00. Because of t-test < t-table (-10.15 < 2.00), it means that there is not a significant difference between the students listening comprehension by using video and audio. The result of this research shows that video is a better media than audio to be applied on student listening comprehension, therefore the implementation of this research expects the teachers/ lecturers to use video as learning media in teaching listening especially in listening comprehension.
Anxiety of parents and children undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy correlates with sedative doses
Authors: ERDOĞAN Elif , TEKİN Selda , POLAT Esra , ADIYEKE Esra , BAKAN Nurten
Published: April 2023

Aim: Sedation is a fundamental component of the pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE). The dosing of drugs to be used for sedating the child is an important aspect of the efficacy and safety of procedural sedation. Besides, outpatient procedures are stressful situations for pediatric patients and also their families, and therefore, parental anxiety may affect children indirectly. The first aim of the study was to assess the association between parental anxiety and required sedative dose in children undergoing GIE. The second aim was to assess the factors associated with children’s preoperative anxiety.

Material and Method: This study was a prospective, observational, and single-center study performed by the same fellowship-trained pediatric gastroenterology specialist and the same anesthesiology specialist. Parental anxiety was evaluated with the State-Trait-Anxiety-Scale (STAI) and children's anxiety was evaluated with the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS). Midazolam, ketamine, propofol, and fentanyl were administered for the children’s sedation. There were 2 comparisons in this study, the anxiety of parents according to mean STAI scores, and anxiety of children according to mYPAS scores.

Results: Of 120 children and parents, 87 parents (73%) and 57 children (48%) had high anxiety. Of 120 parents, 111 parents (92%) were mothers of the children. Younger children had higher anxiety levels. Before and the start of the GIE heart rates of children were higher both in the high anxiety group of parents and children. In sedatives, high anxiety parents’ children and high anxiety children were required more ketamine dosages. (p