bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Psychological Stress of Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Oktovin . , Basit Mohammad , Peni Margareta Rosa
Published: March 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has captured the world’s attention, especially regarding the risk of stress. The majority of nurses experience mild and moderate levels of stress. This is because nurses are particularly at risk of being infected with COVID-19. Many of nurses feel hot and breathless because of the PPE. This research illustrates the phenomenon of psychological stress amongst nurses working during the pandemic. This research uses a quantitative descriptive research approach. The research sample was 157 nurses working in all health care facilities from various regions in Indonesia, selected using convenience sampling. The results showed a high risk of stress, with the nurses experiencing mild and moderate stress. The study concludes by suggesting the government and health care providers pay greater attention to the early detection and reduction of stress, providing sports facilities, increasing the number of nurses, regular meetings to reflect on the problems faced and psychological consulting facilities of nurses.
 
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic, Nurse, Nurse Stress
Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Towards Eating Behaviors by People Living with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Sari Lisa Anita , Astuti Ani , Merdekawati Diah
Published: March 2021

Diabetes mellitus sufferers have metabolic issues caused by insulin disorders which indicate hyperglycemia. Behavior related to food and eating, including the amount of calories, dietary choices, setting a meal plan, and control dietary challenges are particularly important for diabetes mellitus sufferers owing to the impact of these measures on the speed with which blood glucose levels increase. With better understanding, diabetic patients can analyze their food intake and adopt appropriate eating behaviors. Self-efficacy can affect the patient’s commitment to their health. Knowledge and self-efficacy support healthy eating behavior patterns. This study aims to identify the relationship between knowledge and self-efficacy with regards to eating behaviors among people living with diabetes mellitus. Bandura’s promotion model was provided as a conceptual framework. A simple random sampling technique was used to recruit 201 participants with diabetes mellitus type 2. Data collection was via a Demographic Questionnaire, an Eating Behavior Questionnaire, a Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ), and a Diabetes Mellitus Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (DMSQ). Data was analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results indicate that participants’ eating behavior, knowledge, and self-efficacy were at a low level. This study also indicated a significant relationship between knowledge (p < 0,000) and self-efficacy (p < 0,00) and eating behaviors. The results provide important information to suggests that community nurses should increase the knowledge about diabetes mellitus management and use self-efficacy to design effective intervention to promote healthy eating behavior to keep blood sugar in control.
 
Keywords: eating behavior, knowledge, self-efficacy, diabetes mellitus
Evaluating Preceptee’s Learning Achievements During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rumbo Helmi , Mbaloto Freny Ravika , Mauruh Chely Veronica , Metungku Fanny , Sondakh Julianti Reygina , Ambabunga Sriwanti
Published: March 2021

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, higher education institutions in Indonesia have had to revise their learning management systems to ensure they can be accessed from anywhere and anytime by students and lecturers. This study aims to evaluate whether there is a difference in learning achievement by Nursing Students in the professional stage (Ners Preceptee) when comparing offline learning programs with online programs. The independent variable is learning method; the dependent variable is learning achievement. A cross-sectional study design was conducted through a secondary data. This study used two different groups, in which preceptees’ score’ within offline learning programs and online learning programs were compared in June 2020. A total of 52 Ners Preceptee scores were analyzed by using Mann-Whitney U test. The result revealed that significant differences exists in median Learning Achievement scores between the online group and offline group (p = 0.002). It can be concluded that Learning Management Systems including supporting facilities can have an impact on student learning outcomes.
 
Keywords: Learning, Method, Covid-19, Ners, Profession.
Description of Palliative Care Needs Among the Elderly in Indonesia
Authors: Hadiyani Wini , Juniarni Lia , Kusuma Putri Tri Antika Rizki
Published: March 2021

Indonesia is the third largest country in the world, with the number of elderly reaching 80 million. The increase in this demographic will impact the level of care from health services available for the elderly, further increasing their problems with the disruption of daily activities, decreased physical ability, psychological, autonomy, spiritual, social, and financial functions. These needs are adopted from the Problems and Needs of Palliative Care (PNPC) assessment tools. This study aimed to describe the elderly’s need for palliative care. This study used descriptive quantitative analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The number of samples was 13 elderly based on G * Power 3.1.9.7, with an estimated dropout of 10%. The instrument used PNPC, which has been adapted into Bahasa with 35 questions in total. Statistical analysis showed the elderly’s needs maximum value was at physical as well as psychological aspects. Physical complaints in the elderly are obtained that vary depending on the condition of the elderly and are associated with other health issues, related to the level of fitness followed by the elderly’s independence. This study recommends health professionals, especially nurses, to conduct an initial assessment to evaluate the physical needs of the patient by reducing and resolving any health-related symptoms and fulfilling their psychological needs.
 
Keywords: Elderly, Physic, Problems and Needs of Palliative Care, Psychologic
Relationships Between Social Media News About Covid-19 and Level of Alertness on Family with Stunted Children in Tasikmalaya City
Authors: Mulyana Hilman , Sansuwito Tukimin Bin , Nandang Ate
Published: March 2021

The high prevalence of Covid-19 can have quite serious physical and psychological impacts. The coverage on social media about the Covid-19 outbreak is sometimes wrongly interpreted by readers, such as families who have stunted children who are perceived to be at high risk for Covid-19. The aim of this study is to find out the relationship between social media news about Covid-19 and the level of vigilance displayed by families with at-risk children in this category. Correlational analysis was used with cross-sectional approach to asses a sample of 75 families residing in the Kawalu district, and a questionanaire was used as the research instrument. with a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire. Statistical tests were conducted which employed the Spearman rank. The results indicate that the relationship between social media news about Covid-19 and the level of vigilance displayed by families with children in this vulnerable category was (p-value = 0.004), the use of social media to access Covid-19 news in the medium category is 66 people (88.0%) and the alert level is in the medium category. as many as 68 people (90.7%). Many adverts aim ton inspire fear in order to heighten subsceptibility to marketing messages. This has a particular impact on families where children have special dietary requirements to alleviate their medical conditions, and if these nutritional needsd are not met there is a risk that their condition will intensify. It is particularly important, therefore, that public health center nurses focus on direct messaging to the affected families during the pandemic and in its aftermath.
 
Keywords: Covid-19, Level of Alertness, Social Media News, Stunting.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Students to Enroll in Medical Record and Health Information Program at the School of Health Sciences Panakkukang Makassar, South Sulawesi
Authors: Asriyanti . , Syamsuddin . , Ilyas Arief Azhari
Published: March 2021

One of the principles of higher education is freedom in choosing a study program based on the student’s interests and abilities. These elements influence the student’s decisions in choosing a college/university. School of Health Sciences Panakkukang, one of the tertiary institutions organizing the D-3 Medical Records and Health Information (RMIK) Study Programs, is becoming an increasingly popular choice. This can be seen from the number of students enrolled (214 in 2016, 225 in 2017, 177 in 2018, and 122 in 2019). The students’ decision to choose the Study Program is influenced by cultural, social and personal factors. This study’s objective is to determine the effect of these factors on the selection of Study Programs. This research uses a descriptive analytic quantitative approach with a cross-sectional research design. The study population was 524 students with a sample of 84 respondents taken proportionally (20 first-year students, 28 second-year students and 36 thirdyear students). The results showed that the cultural and personal factors did not significantly influence the selection of D-3 RMIK Study Programs with sig. cultural factors of 0.595> 0.05, personal factors with sig. of 0.197> 0.05. While the social factors significantly influence the selection of D-3 RMIK Study Programs with sig. of 0.000 <0.05. The cultural, social and personal factors have a combined effect of 33.8%.
 
Keywords: cultural, social, personal factors.
Factors Associated with the Implementation of Patient Safety at X Hospital, Karawang, Indonesia
Authors: Suryani Lilis , Kurniawan Ricky , Perdani Agni Laili
Published: March 2021

Patient safety is a significant global health problem and a top priority for incidents prevention. Data revealed that the patient safety goals’ average implementation was only 33.5%, far away from the 100% target. The compliance of hand hygiene among nurses, meanwhile, was only 28.6%. This study aims to analyze factors associated with the implementation of patient safety goals among nurses at X Hospital Karawang. A cross-sectional approach with a simple random sampling technique was implemented in this study. A total of 117 nurses in the inpatient room were recruited in this study. A significant relationship showed knowledge, supervision, motivation, and the implementation of patient safety goals (p-value < 0.05). Supervision from the head nurse is the most associated factor. By improving the quality of Supervision, will influence the application of patient safety goals; therefore, that a patient safety culture is created and achieved well. recommend to define clearly the significant of patient safety and what kind of indicators we can use to measure this? and evaluate qualitatively (not using percetange) to indicate the extent to which patient safety is applied.
 
Keywords: patient safety goals, Supervision, knowledge, motivati
Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Literature Review
Authors: Calisanie Nyayu Nina Putri , Gunadi Mochamad
Published: March 2021

Poor sleep quality can worsen hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity, thereby increasing the incidence of cardiovascular disease, as well as accelerating the progression of end-stage kidney disease and reducing survival rates. In hemodialysis patients, many factors affect the patient’s quality of life start from a psychological, physiological, social, and economic perspective can decreased the patient’s quality of life. To know about the relationship between sleep quality and quality of life in hemodialysis patients, this study uses a literature review method, based on the results of an article published within the last 10 years. From 5 journals that met the criteria, it was found that there was relationship between sleep quality and quality of life. There is a significant relationship between sleep quality and quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
 
Keywords: Hemodialysis, Sleep quality, Quality of life.
Social Media Addiction and the Association with Self-Esteem among Adolescents in Rural Areas of Indonesia
Authors: Purnama Heni , Darmawati Irma , Mulyatin Witri
Published: March 2021

The use of social media has increased significantly in recent years, particularly among adolescents and this has triggered an upsurge in research into the connection between social media and self-esteem. However, there has been little attention paid to the association between social media and self-esteem in adolescents in rural areas, an oversight this study will address – focusing on adolescents in rural areas of Indonesia. This descriptive correlational study was conducted in 2018 at two senior high school in rural area of Bandung, West Java. Disproportion stratified random sampling was used to select the sample. Social Media Addiction Scale-Student Form Questionnaires (SMAS-SF) and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale were used to collect the data. Pearson Product Moment correlation was performed to test the relationship between social media addiction and self-esteem. A total of 340 students joined our study, of which 59.7% were female. About 57.6% of the respondents felt discomfort when they had to reduce time spent using social media and 77.6% were addicted to using social media. 57.1% of the respondents have low self-esteem. There was a moderate positive relationship between addiction to social media and self-esteem among adolescents in rural area (r=0.418, p<0.05). This study suggest that social media addiction was correlated with self-esteem, for future studies could be considering gender difference to have better insight. Healthcare professional needs to design an intervention utilize social media to promote self-esteem among adolescents.
 
Keywords: social media, self-esteem, adolescents
The Effect of Oxytocin and Endorphin Massage to Uterine Involution in Post-Partum Mothers: A Literature Review
Authors: Sulistiana Mega Puspita , Marfuah Dewi , Mutiar Astri , Nurhayati Nunung
Published: March 2021

Post-partum is the period during which the internal and external reproduction organs will gradually return to their pre-pregnancy state. Uterine involution or uterine contraction is a process in which the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy state weighing about 60 grams. The process of uterine involution is influenced by uterine contractions which are stimulated by the oxytocin hormone, a process which can be facilitated by a combination of oxytocin and endorphin massage. With the release of endorphins, the mother will feel more comfortable and the oxytocin hormone can be stimulated, so that uterine contractions can work normally and increase the process of uterine involution. This study involves a literature review which aimed to summarize the results of studies which explain that the effect of oxytocin and endorphin massage to uterine involution in postpartum. The data was collected from Pubmed and Google Scholar databases with these keywords: combination of oxytocin and endorphine massage; uterine involution; and maternal postpartum. Only 3 journals had the required inclusion criteria. The results showed that the combination of oxytocin massage and endorphin massage was effective in reducing the height of uterine fun in post-partum mothers. The combination of oxytocin massage and endorphin massage can be developed for increasing uteri involution.
 
Keywords: Combination, oxytocin and endorphin massage, uterine involution, postpartum
Usability Telecontextual Study for Nursing Students: Unfolding Case Study
Authors: Nurdina Gina , Kusuma Putri Tri Antika Rizki , Hayati Suci Noor
Published: March 2021

Telecontextual study is a remote guidance method using an online platform to help students understand competency test materials and updates on nursing cases. This study aims to identify the platform’s usability to increase critical thinking for prepared students facing UJIKOM. The design of this study was descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The research population is 34 students of STIKep PPNI West Java. Data collection was done via the USE questionnaire with 13 statements. The method’s useability was described with univariate analysis. The majority of respondents said this application was easy to apply (70.6%). Almost all respondents stated that this application was suitable and improved the critical thinking skills of nursing students (91.2%). Based on statistical tests, all respondents said that this application is easy to remember (100%). More than half of the respondents stated that this application only had minor errors (67.6%). All respondents remain satisfied with this application, although it needs improvement in several aspects (100%). It can be concluded that this application has good usability, as evidenced by the high score of the five usability aspects. Application development by minimizing errors and fixing the settings following the user target is expected to increase this application’s usability and readiness on a larger scale.
 
Keywords: Usability, Telecontextual, Unfolding Case Study
Story Telling as Therapeutic Intervention Toward Anxiety Level: A Literature Review
Authors: Srinatania Dewi , Hendra Agus , Deskia Kharisa , Perdani Agni Laili
Published: March 2021

Anxiety is one of the common psychological symptoms experienced by children while being treated in the hospital and can cause impairment in growth and development. Hospitalization is considered threatening and has traumatic effects, which can be mitigated using various therapies. Storytelling is one of the therapeutic intervention methods. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the effectiveness of storytelling among preschool children who undergo hospitalization. Literature research conducted on the five largest databases consists of PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Medline, and PsycINFO using keywords, “Story Telling,” “Hospitalization,” “Anxiety Level,” “Preschool,” and “Story Telling and Hospitalization.” The combination of keywords searches to find more specific literature. We found 25 articles, and five articles are analyzed further. Storytelling is proven effective for reducing the impact of hospitalization, especially anxiety levels for preschool children. It provides a distraction effect and opportunity to develop imagination, opening children mind it and perception or feelings of fear. It is suggested that healthcare professionals implement this intervention to minimize the physical and psychological effects of hospitalization.
 
Keywords: Preschool Children, Hospitalization and Storytelling
The Effect of Foot Massage on Hemodynamic among Patients Admitted in to the Intensive Care Unit of General Public Hospital, Indonesia
Authors: Putri C Nyayu Nina , Permana Bhakti , Lindayani Linlin
Published: March 2021

Several studies have suggested the effectiveness of foot massage on reducing stress and blood pressure. However, few studies examine the effect of foot massage on hemodynamic status especially among patients admitted to intensive care units, when the hemodynamics status was unstable and became a significant concern. This study aimed to examine the effects of on hemodynamic status especially among patients admitted to intensive care unit. This study was quasi-experimental with pre- and post-test in one group. Subjects were recruited from the intensive care unit of one general public hospital located in Garut, West Java, Indonesia. Patients who used a partial mode control of ventilator, mean arterial pressure > 70 mmHg, heart rate > 60 times per minute, respiration rate > 12 times per minutes, and oxygen saturation ≤ 100% were considered as eligible criteria in this study. The exclusion criteria were patients who have fractures, trauma, or leg injuries, in an anxious state, or diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis symptoms. A paired t-test was used to examine the effect of the intervention of mean arterial pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation. Of the 30 patients recruited, the mean age was 41.7 (SD=3.10) with the majority female (63.3%). We found that foot massage has a significant impact on the improvement of the mean arterial pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation at the second time measurement after 30 minutes intervention (p<0.05). Foot massage improves the hemodynamic status among patients admitted in intensive care unit. Future studies using a rigor method with large sample size is needed with control therapy and disease-associated factors.
 
Keywords: foot massage, hemodynamic, intensive care unit, intervention study
Cultivation of Oyster Mushrooms and Making Fried Oyster Mushrooms to Promote Health Efforts of Patients with Tuberculosis
Authors: Kumala Tria Firza , Badrujamalludin Asep , Budiana Teguh Akbar
Published: March 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world’s deadliest infectious killer. 10 new TB cases occured in the Cibiru area in 2017, all of whom were treated and cured. In 2018 there was an increase to 11 cases (Bandung City Health Profile, 2018). The purpose of this study is to help improve the soft skills and hard skills of health cadres and housewives in the Cibiru area in utilizing oyster mushroom cultivation by properly processing oyster mushrooms. Implementation methods based on the solutions to be developed and problems-solved methods. Oyster mushroom cultivation training is carried out twice for one month, with a focus on material on how to cultivate oyster mushrooms, counseling on processing crispy oyster mushrooms using Air Fryer and counseling on nutritional intake for TB patients, as well as guidance that is monitoring implementation. The results of these activities, it was found that the knowledge of health cadres and the community increased by more than 50%. The cultivation and processing of oyster mushrooms can increase economic income through the sale of processed oyster mushrooms using the Air Fryer method and get a profit of more than 10%.
 
 
Keywords: Jamur tiram; Air fryer; Tuberculosis
Effectiveness of Al-Quran Auditory Therapy and Music Therapy on Pain Quality in Coronary Heart Disease Patients at Ulin General Hospital
Authors: Milasari . , Hamzah . , Solikin .
Published: March 2021

Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally; an estimation shows that 17.7 million people die because of cardiovascular disease. 7.4 million deaths are caused by coronary heart disease. The main symptoms of coronary heart disease are chest pain (angina), feeling depressed, squeezed or choked with the location of the pain at the back of the left breastbone spreading from the bottom of the upper arm, left shoulder, to the neck or lower jaw. Pain management can be done with non-pharmacological techniques of Al-Quran auditory therapy and music therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Al-Quran auditory therapy and music therapy on the quality of pain in patients with coronary heart disease. This research is a quantitative research with Quasy Experimental research design using two pre and post design approach involving 28 respondents. Measurement of pain level by using Numerical Rating Scale. The results showed that both therapy had an effect on the quality of pain of coronary heart disease patients. The mean decreasing of pain in the group of auditory therapy Al-Quran is bigger than the music therapy group the results of the mean 1.286. So it can be deduced that Al-Quran auditory therapy is more effective in reducing pain in patients with coronary heart disease. The suggestion of this study may provide additional information for response-related pain relief.
 
Keywords: CHD, Pain, Al-Quran, Music
Impact of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative for Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Systemic Review of Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Authors: Fauziah Nuraini , Riono Pandu
Published: March 2021

طThe Baby−Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) launched by WHO / UNICEF has proven to be a powerful tool for raising breastfeeding rates. Breastfeeding is a protective factor for health, and breastfeeding promotion continues to be an important measure to improve child and maternal health in both developed and developing countries. A systematic review of the effect of BFHI worldwide found that the BFHI was the most effective intervention for improving breastfeeding rates at health system level and adherence to the Ten Steps positively affected short-, medium-, and long-term breastfeeding outcomes. This study therefore examines the impact of baby-friendly hospital initiatives for improving exclusive breastfeeding. This study used systematic review which performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The published literature was identified using relevant keywords. The initial screening was conducted by year of publication (8 years) and free full text, then reading the titles and abstracts. Nine articles were included in this review. The studies showed there were positive impacts in enhancement of exclusive breastfeeding after applied baby-friendly hospital initiative program. Rates of exclusive breastfeeding were demonstrably improved by applying BFHI with Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding at health care facilities to all mothers from pregnancy until postpartum.
 
Keywords: Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, Ten Steps, Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Risk Factors Associated with End-Stage Renal Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Putri Suci Tuty
Published: March 2021

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease and has various complications, including diabetic nephropathy. This complaint is found in 20-40% of diabetes patients and a primary cause of end-stage renal disease. Identifying risk factors has an important role in the implementation of various health promotion and disease prevention activities. This research aims to know the risk factors which related to end-stage renal disease. This is an analytic descriptive study with a case control approach. The study involves 23 people in the test group and 46 in the control group. Bivariat analysis showed risk factors for end-stage renal disease are duration of DM (p-value:0.028), diet pattern (p-value: 0.000; OR: 13.5), hypertension (p-value: 0.036; OR: 2.9), smoking (p-value: 0.027; OR: 3.3), alcohol consumption (p-value: 0.034; OR: 0.3). While sex (p-value: 0.222), history of renal disease in the family (p-value: 0.09), activities (p-value: 0.149/0.457), dyslipidemia (p-value: 0.561) and HbA1
Water Hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes) Ethanolic Extract Anti Platelet Activity
Authors: Nursidika Perdina
Published: March 2021

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. CVDs are responsible for 37% of deaths in Indonesia. Thrombosis is the main factor causing blood vessel clost in CVDs. Blood vessel clots then affect narrowed blood vessel. This causes strokes. The aim of this study is to determine the antithrombotic effect of water hyacinth ethanolic extract, the effective dose, and the potential to become anticoagulant agent. The water hyacinth was extracted by ethanol 96%. The extract was tested on five groups of mice, each group containing five mice. Each group was tested for fourteen days. Group I and II are fed by extract suspension with varied dose 1 mg/BW and 2 mg/BW. Group III is fed by warfarin as standard. Group IV and V are the positive and negative group, the mice were fed by NaCMC. On the 7th and 14th days, prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) were conducted. The plasma of group 1-IV mixed with adenosine diphosphate (ADP) as inducer, except plasma of group V used for negative control, did not mixed with ADP. Data analysed by ANOVA and LSD to obtain effective dose. The results showed the difference between PTT and aPTT among the tested groups. Group I and II showed prolonged PT which is 22 and 32 seconds respectively. The control positive showed PT 9.48 seconds on day 7th and 8.22 seconds on day 14th. LSD analysis showed that there is the significant difference between positive control and the other groups. It showed platelet aggregation performed due to the addition of ADP as inducer. There was a significant difference between dose 2 and the negative control group, and there is no significant difference of dose 1. In conclusion, water hyacinth has the antithrombotic activity, the effective dose is 1 mg/BW, and it potential to further developed as anticoagulant agent.
 
Keywords: antiplatelet, cardiovascular diseases, water hyacinth.
Relation between Knowledge and Mother’s Occupation with Growth and Development of Children between Ages 5-6 in Tk At-Taqwa Cimahi
Authors: Yuniarti Sri
Published: March 2021

In Indonesia, 45.7% toddlers experienced growth and development disorders. As a candidate for the nation’s next generation, the quality of their growth and development needs serious attention. Knowledge and awareness of mothers play snificant role towards child growth and development. Mother’s occupation, in general, can depict the broadness of the mothers knowledge. In other words, the mother’s occupation can affect the growth and development of their children. This study aims to determine the relationship of mother’s knowledge and occupation with growth and development in children aged 5-6 years at At-Taqwa Cimahi Kindergarten in 2016. The research method used is correlative with cross-sectional design. Samples were 47 mothers with a total sampling technique. Data was obtained by using amultiple choice researc questionnaire for mother and analyzed by univariate and bivariate method with Chi-Square test. The majority of respondents had good knowledge (57.4%), most did not work (55.3%), most of the growth of their children was normal (61.7%) and most of their children’s development was doubtful (55.3%). There is no relationship between mother’s knowledge with the growth of children (p value =, 1.00). There is a relationship between mother’s knowledge and child development in (pValue = 0.01), between mother’s occupation with the growth of children (p Value = 0.01) and also between mother’s occupation and child development (p Value = 0.003). It is recommended that parents broaden their knowledge as effort to develop children’s growth and development abilities that can be optimized by stimulation.
 
Keywords: Cross-sectional, development, employment, growth, knowledge
Phonological Analysis of English Vowel Pronunciation
Authors: Ambalegin Ambalegin
Published: March 2021

This phonological analysis investigated the English vowel sounds as the central phenomena represented by letters descriptively and qualitatively. It was supported by the theories proposed by Finegan, Hayes, Kreidler, Skandera & Burleigh, Roach and Yule. The method of data collection was observational by identifying the English articulation. The articulatory phonetic identity method was used to analyze the data with competence in differentiating. The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary was used as a standard form of British pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) to compare the sounds produced and differentiate the English alphabet letters. Some patterns of English vowel pronunciation were found, i.e.  positioned as a close syllable lengthens [A:, O:, 3:] and produces schwa, and does so similarly in diphthong. Double semivowels do not perform triphthong. The letters i, u, w and y produce triphthong when they are combined with vowels.
Keywords: phonology, Received Pronunciation, vowels
Ability of the Applied Science Undergraduate Students in Medan, Indonesia to Translate a Bilingual Abstract Text
Authors: Irma Khairani Ade , Wiana Desri
Published: March 2021

The students’ translation ability exerted influence on the competence of students in transferring the source language into the target language. This competency included two contexts, namely the translating skill with grammatical and lexical accuracies, and the translating competence followed in a translation quality standard. Grammatical and lexical accuracies were tested through grammar error analysis, while the translation quality was tested through message accuracy, message acceptance, and message readability. The purpose of this study was to analyze the translation ability of the Applied Science undergraduate students to translate bilingual abstract texts in their scientific papers. The students were majoring in the Civil Engineering, Building Construction Design Management Study Program in Medan State Polytechnic. This study applied the qualitative method of research, which focused on document analysis. The sampling used in this study was purposive. This study was adapted to the taxonomy errors typed theory proposed by Ferris, Liu, Sinha and Senna (2013) and the accuracy translation parameter theory proposed by Nababan, Nuraeni and Sumardiono (2012). The research data were taken from the translation of Indonesian abstract texts into English at the sentence structure level. The data sources were derived from the bilingual abstracts of the Applied Science undergraduate students majoring in D4 Civil Engineering. The research findings were expected to demonstrate the students’ translation abilities in terms of language mistakes, features in English Grammar translation, and the level of accuracy of the translated message.
Keywords: grammatical error analysis, translation quality, translation ability, translating competence
Poetry Writing in EFL Classrooms: Learning from Indonesian Students’ Strategies
Authors: Fithriani Rahmah
Published: March 2021

Hanuer’s Meaningful Literacy has been used as a major justification for including poetry writing as part of pedagogical practices in second and foreign language contexts. Unfortunately, within the EFL context, many teachers are still reluctant to include poetry writing in their teaching practices due to the common assumption that writing poems in a second language is too difficult for students to deal with and therefore will be out of their reach and interest. This qualitative study, which collected data through observations, documentation and surveys, investigated how 171 Indonesian EFL students successfully write their poetry books in creative writing classes. Employing an ethnographic case study approach, the findings showed that students use the following strategies in writing their English poems: (1) Using popular poem templates as idea starters; (2) Creating a vocabulary bank for writing rhyming poems; and (3) Building emotions through personal story sharing and later channeling them through poetry writing. This study concludes that EFL students could enjoy poetry writing as expressive pedagogy and thus, debunks the negative assumption related to EFL students’ lack of interest and appreciation in poetry writing.
Keywords: Creative writing, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), expressive pedagogy, poetry writing, Indonesian students
The Metaphorical Assertion of Minangkabau Cultural Leaders’ Speeches
Authors: Yanti Aprili , Khairina Khairina , Oktavianus Mulyadi
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to explain the assertive illocutionary speech of Minangkabau cultural leaders in the context of a monologue speech termed Pitaruah Ayah, containing cultural values wrapped in metaphorical speech. This research refers to Searle’s speech act theory and descriptive qualitative research methods were used. Data were collected from the records of all of the speeches of Minangkabau cultural leaders in the context of Pitaruah Ayah, through transcription and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using the agitated and equivalent method offered by Sudaryanto for reviewing qualitative language research. To measure the validity of the assertive speech types, the conditions of Felicity by Searle in proving the truth of a speaker’s proposition were used. The results of the analysis showed that assertive speeches in Pitaruah Ayah monologue are assertive with informative types, complaints, warnings, advice / suggestions and claims. Each speaker’s speech has a specific purpose with a message hidden in metaphorical speech. The speaker uses the delivery strategy in an indirect form to strengthen their linguistic power as a leader in the community.
Keywords: Assertive speech acts, Metaphorical, Cultural Leaders
Social Condition Reflected in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
Authors: Chyntia Fita , Ramadhani Siregar Multhahada , Hikmah Ramadhan Roni
Published: March 2021

This paper discusses the absurd character types that exist in Samuel Beckett’s play, Waiting for Godot. Vladimir, Estragon, Pozzo and Lucky are the four contradictory yet dependent characters in the play. The absurd characters reflect the social condition of the time, post – World War II. The characters are pictured waiting for the completion of the war in the hope that it will come. Their fate can be changed instantly, the same as the state of war. Besides discussing the characters in the drama, this paper also discusses the characteristics of the language used by the characters. The language used is unreasonable, not in accordance with what is said or how they act; it is called “verbal nonsense”. The interpretations of the dialogue among the characters in the play will give a better picture of each character and how they can be related to societal conditions.
Keywords: Theater of Absurd, Character Types, Post-War, Social Condition
Conflicts in Arafat Nur’s Novel Tanah Surga Merah: Freud’s Psychological Approach
Authors: Adiatmana Ginting Donny
Published: March 2021

This study focuses on revealing the conflicts in the novel Tanah Surga Merah written by Arafat Nur. The research uses the conflict theory proposed by Cascio (2005). The conflict theory consists of internal conflict and external conflict. In analyzing the conflict, the author uses a psychological approach proposed by Sigmund Freud. This research is conducted by applying the descriptive approach proposed by Khotari (2004). The data are solely derived from the novel Tanah Surga Merah. The research findings show that there are three quotations of internal conflict and four of the external conflict. Two quotations consist of man vs man, and two quotations consist of man vs society conflicts. Concerning Freud’s psychological criticism, ego dominates the personality of the protagonist, which causes internal conflict. Moreover, in the external conflict, id dominates the personality of the protagonist, which causes external conflict. Based on the findings, the id causes conflict in internal conflict and external conflict in the novel.
Keywords: conflicts, psychoanalytic criticism, internal conflict, external conflict
Vlogs in University EFL Speaking: Student’s and Teachers’ Perceptions
Authors: . Misdi , Dewi Siregar Usmala , Thirhaya Zein T , Anggraini Deasy , Fatih Ananda Zhafran
Published: March 2021

The use of vlogs has increased significantly in the context of English learning, especially in the context of English as a Foreign Language education. Yet little has been reported on how university EFL students perceive vlogs for their English learning, e.g. speaking activities. Thus, this paper aimed to investigate students’ and teachers’ perceptions of vlog-mediated English speaking activities. From 99 EFL students and teachers, 49 students of the English department of a private university were recruited to participate in this study. After a week of a classroom project of vloging in speaking activities was implemented, questionnaires were distributed. Then a semi-structured interview was conducted to further explore students’ perceptions of vloging activities. The findings show that vlog-mediated EFL speaking successfully stimulated students for speaking English. Students enjoyed the vloging activities. Students’ learning motivation was also improved. Some implication of the vlog-mediated EFL speaking activities were presented and discussed. Students’ speaking engagement and challenges were also elaborated.
Keywords: EFL speaking, learning motivation, self-directed learning, vlog-mediated speaking
Bravery in Felix Siauw’s Novel Muhammad Al-Fatih 1453
Authors: Anggre Apriliani Nur
Published: March 2021

This study examined the causes and effects of the bravery exhibited by this novel’s protagonist named Muhammad Alfatih or Mehmed II. Descriptive qualitative methods were used. The analysis was conducted by classifying the obtained data into two subchapters related to the research problems. The findings of this research focused on the causes of the protagonist’s bravery in believing hadist of Rasulullah, in conquering Constantinople, and spreading Islam by Jihad. The Prophet’s promises were the reason for his bravery in conquering Constantinople, and for his own strength. The protagonist’s bravery was shown when he decided to drag 72 ships into Galata Hill, and when Mehmed conquered Constantinople by Jihad as the way to spread Islam throughout the world including Constantinople. The protagonist’s bravery also resulted in two effects: converting Hagia as a mosque and making Ottomans the center of Islamic civilization. It can be inferred that the protagonist had tremendous bravery.
Keywords: bravery, civilization, conquest, strength
Communication Climate and Message Permanence in Organization
Authors: . Nurismilida , Yolanda Agnita , Raudah Namira
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of organizational communication at PT Rajawali Nusindo Medan. Data collection was done by conducting field research and distributing questionnaires to PT Rajawali Nusindo Medan emloyees. The sample consisted of 55 employees. The results of the study were based on 5 indicators, namely communication climate, information dissemination, information load, the permanence of messages, and organizational culture. The most effective indicators of organizational communication were climate, which had the highest average score with 11.8%, and the permanence of messages, with a score of 11.7%. Organizational culture was not very effective, with a score of only 11.2%.
Keywords: Communication, Communication Organization, Effectiveness
Female Personality in Hamka’s Merantau Ke Deli
Authors: . Pardi , Hariani Safitri
Published: March 2021

This study demonstrates the female personality in Hamka’s Merantau Ke Deli based on Pearson. Merantau Ke Deli is a novel which describes the conflict between a Javanese woman, Poniem, and a Minangkabaunese woman, Mariatun, who are Leman’s first and second wives. They have very distinctive personalities that can be assumed as their personality in their own society. This is descriptive qualitative research using a sociological literary approach. The theory used in this study is feminism by Pearson with his scale item of feminity. The results show that the women in the novel have variative personalites. Poniem as a Javanese woman is portrayed as appreciative, helpful and considerate. However, she also has an emotional personality due to the provocation and insults from Mariatun. Maritun herself is portrayed as an emotional woman. She always provokes Poniem by insulting her tribe.
Keywords: femininity, appreciativeness, emotion, helpfulness, consideration
Implementation of an Android-Based Application as a Thematic Interactive Learning Media for English Subjects
Authors: Wisnu Wijayanto Pikir , Rosely Ely , Diva Gusti Arirang Ken
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to introduce an Android-based application that provides a thematic interactive learning media for English subjects. This application facilitated 1st grade elementary school students to answer questions in a more interactive and fun way as part of their 2013 curriculum. The waterfall method was used to design the application, starting from the requirements, design, implementation and verification. The results of implementing this application were that the students could interact and work directly on the practice questions submitted by the teacher. They also could review the exercise questions anytime and anywhere. The application also stored the test results so these could be seen by parents. Therefore, the application could stimulate the students’ creativity and enthusiasm for learning both at school and at home.
Keywords: Android-based application and thematic interactive learning media
Siladang Syntax: A Study of Grammar Typology
Authors: Siwi Purwanto
Published: March 2021

The analysis of basic clause structures shows that clauses in Bahasa Siladang consist of verbal and non-verbal predication. The non-verbal predicate can be filled by an adjective, noun, numeral or prepositional phrase. The analysis of the argument structure shows that the intransitive predicate requires one NP argument as the only argument functioning as the grammatical subject, which can be an agent or a patient. Meanwhile, the transitive verb predicate requires two or more arguments. The presence of these arguments in the predicate in transitive sentences is mandatory. The conclusion from the analysis of the grammatical behavior in syntactic construction is that SL is a language which has a grammatical alignment system which gives the same treatment to A and S, and a different treatment to P. It can be categorized as an accusative language, marking the direct object of transitive verbs, making them different from the subject of both transitive and intransitive verbs.
Keywords: clause structure, argument structure, syntactic typology
Deixis in the Song Lyrics of One Direction
Authors: Rahmadany Savitri , Husein Rahmad
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to investigate the types of deixis used in the song lyrics of One Direction, to find out the dominant types used and to describe the semantic meaning of the deixis. The song lyrics are associated with deixis since they express the singer’s or song writer’s feelings or emotions represented by some expressions of human thoughts, ideas and opinions. This study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative research design. The data were obtained from five songs of One Direction entitled Up All Night, Change My Mind, Everything about You, Little Things, and Right Now. Three types of deixis were found in the five songs and there were 108 deixis found in the lyrics. Person deixis was investigated as the most dominant type used in the lyrics. All deixis had their semantic meanings based on the situations of the songs.
Keywords: Deixis, Song, Lyrics, Semantics
Using the Hello English Application in the EFL Classroom: Its Efficacy in Helping Students to Master Vocabulary
Authors: Seroja Br Ginting Rita , Fithriani Rahmah
Published: March 2021

Integrating technology as a teaching media in language learning has been widely promoted by teaching practitioners. Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is among the most popular approaches used in EFL classrooms and has been reported in some studies to be beneficial in supporting students’ language learning process. This study aimed to determine whether employing MALL through the Hello English (HE) application as a teaching media could significantly affect the mastery of vocabulary of eighth grade students in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Junior High School ( JHS) classroom. Using a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, this study presented the numerical data collected through a multiple-choice test. In analyzing the data, t-tests were employed with a 5% (0.05) significance level using the SPSS statistical test tools v.20. According to the results, the HE application had a significant effect on the students’ mastery of the vocabulary, and so it is recommended that the HE application be used as a tool in the English language teaching and learning process.
Keywords: Hello English appl MALL, vocabulary mastery, junior high school, EFL