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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH KWL (KNOW, WANT TO KNOW, LEARN) STRATEGY
Authors: Fajri Fitri Apriliana , Susilohadi Gunarso , Elyono Dwi 
Published: November 2019

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>This article is a report of a classroom action research that aimed at finding out how KWL strategy could be implemented effectively in improving the </span><span>students’ </span><span>reading comprehension, to what extent KWL strategy could improve </span><span>the students’ reading comprehension, and how the classroom situation was when </span><span>KWL strategy was implemented in the reading class. The classroom action research was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle comprised planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The qualitative data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews while the quantitative data were obtained through tests. Some findings are obtained in this research. The first finding is that KWL strategy could be implemented effectively because of the </span><span>students’ ability to use their prior knowledge </span><span>and activate their critical thinking to predict the text, all of which caused them to have better performance in comprehending the text. An effective way of implementing KWL strategy could be developed and applied due to a) a clear explanation of KWL steps to the students, b) the use of new and familiar topics, c) the use of visual representations of the assigned text, d) the use of group discussions and individual activities, and </span><span>e) the teacher’s guidance during the teaching and learning process. </span><span>The second finding is that </span><span>the strategy could improve the students’ reading comprehension in </span><span>their skills of finding main ideas, explicit information, implicit information, and word references, and understanding word meanings based on the context. The third finding is that the strategy promoted a better classroom situation.</span></p></div></div></div>
The Use of Rosetta Stone® as Teaching Media to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Prasetyo Gigih Aji , Martono Martono , Suparno Suparno 
Published: November 2019

<p>The objectives of the research are to identify: (1) whether the use of Rosetta Stone<sup>®</sup> can improve students‟ vocabulary mastery; (2) the strengths and weaknesses of Rosetta Stone<sup>®</sup>. The research was carried out at a Junior High School in Surakarta, Central Java in 2014/2015 academic year. It was conducted in two cycles and applied Rosetta Stone<sup>®</sup> as teaching media for teaching vocabulary. The data were analysed by qualitative and quantitative methods. The result of the research showed the improvements, students could:</p><p>(1) pronounce most of the words correctly; (2) memorized the new words more easily; (3) use the correct grammar in sentences. The class situation also improved, the students: (1) gave a full attention and did not make non- academic activities during teaching learning process; (2) tended to be active learner. In addition, the students‟ mean score also improved. The strengths of Rosetta Stone<sup>®</sup> are on the enhancement of teaching learning process. On the other hand, the weaknesses of this software are on the task preparation and the images limitation.</p><p align="left"> </p>
A Correlational Study Between Students’ Vocabulary Mastery, Reading Habit and Writing Skill
Authors: Sulistyaningrum Rohmah Ayu , Siswantoro Siswantoro , P A. Handoko 
Published: November 2019

The aims of the study are to determine the correlation between (1) vocabulary mastery and writing skill; (2) reading habit to writing skill; (3) vocabulary mastery, reading habit, and writing skill. The sample of the research is 26 second grade students of MTs N Jumapolo. In collecting the data, the researcher used questionnaire and test. The questionnaire was used to collect the data of students’ reading habit, while the test was used to collect the data of vocabulary mastery and writing skill. In analyzing the data, the researcher used Simple Correlation and Multiple Correlation Technique. The result of this study show that (1) there is a positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and writing skill ( = 0.74); (2) there is a positive correlation between reading habit and writing skill ( = 0.63); (3) there is a positive correlation between vocabulary mastery, reading habit, and writing skill ( = 0.809).
The Implementation of Jigsaw Technique on Narrative Text
Authors: Furqoni Nanda Fikri , Suparno Suparno , Wahyuni Dewi Sri 
Published: November 2019

<p>This study is conducted to find out and to describe to what extent the use of Jigsaw Technique improves the students’ reading comprehension, and to describe the classroom situation when Jigsaw Technique is implemented in reading class. The population of this study is the students of grade VIII in a state junior high school in Boyolali in the academic year 2017/2018 consists of 21 students. The data were collected by observation, interview, and test. The research findings showed that the teacher dominated the teaching-learning process, while the students were not active to give responses but passive to ask questions. The brief explanation of this study can be presented as follows. The first students reading ability could be improved through the use of Jigsaw technique, before the research was done, the average score of the students’ reading ability was only 59.6, but after the research one for cycle 1, it improved to 65. In cycle 2, it increased up to 71.5. Next, there were also improvements of class situation in teaching learning process and it helps to improve students’ reading ability and more engaged in learning process.</p>
Aplikasi Umbi Suweg (Amorphophallus campanulatus) Sebagai Alternatif Penurun Gula Darah Pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Lianah Lianah , Tyas Dian Ayuning , Armanda Dian Triastari , Setyawati Siti Mukhlishoh 
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari perbandingan kadar glukosa darah tikus putih (<em>Rattus norvegicus</em> L.) setelah mengonsumsi suweg mentah dan suweg rebus. Eksperimen dilakukan pada 15 ekor tikus putih sehat dengan rerata berat badan 181-183 gram. Tikus dibagi menjadi 3 kelompok perlakuan. Setiap kelompok tikus normal diadaptasikan terhadap pakan selama 3 hari dan dipuasakan selama 8-12 jam, kemudian diberi pakan sesuai dengan kelompok perlakuan masing-masing pakan suweg dengan dosis 10 mg/180 g BB suweg rebus, 10 mg/180 g BB suweg mentah, dan 10 mg/180 g BB pakan standar (kontrol). Kadar glukosa darah diukur dengan glukometer pada menit ke 0, 60 dan 120 setelah pemberian pakan secara oral. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan umbi suweg mentah menunjukkan aktivitas penurunan kadar gula darah lebih tinggi (3,8 mg/dl) dibandingkan umbi suweg rebus (3,6 mg/dl). Kecenderungan ini menunjukkan bahwa secara alami hormon insulin di dalam tubuh tikus sudah bekerja dalam menyeimbangkan kadar gula darah. Suweg mengandung senyawa bioaktif berupa Polisakarida Larut Air (PLA) dan serat pangan yang dapat membantu menurunkan kadar glukosa darah. Umbi suweg dapat diaplikasikan pada manusia khususnya sebagai terapi diet penurun kadar glukosa darah bagi penderita diabetes mellitus.
Nitrogen removal performance of microbial fuel cell enhanced bioretention system
Authors: Wang Yajun , Singh Rajendra Prasad , Zhang Junyu , Xu Yan , Fu Dafang 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Bioretention cell (BRC) and an enhanced system combining bioretention cell with microbial fuel cell (BRC-MFC) were used to treat domestic wastewater. Nitrogen removal characteristics and permeation characteristics of two systems were investigated by adjusting influent carbon/nitrogen ratio (C/N = 2–20). Results showed that nitrification and denitrification performances were mainly influenced by organic matter and system combination, which further effected the nitrogen removal. When optimal operating parameters were: electrode space of 30 cm, hydraulic load of 1.0 m3/(m2·d) and inlet/reaction time of 1/8 in BRC-MFC system, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN) and NH4+ removal efficiencies still reached 97.63, 64, and 42.26%, respectively and achieved high removal efficiency of organic matter and nitrogen simultaneously compared to the BRC system. Efficient supply of electron and phylogenetic diversity of bacterial communities in BRC-MFC process was the main reason to achieve deep denitrification removal. After the V3-V4 variable region of 16S rRNA gene was sequenced by the Miseq high-throughput sequencing method, introduction of MFC enhancement technology affected the microbial community structure in the system. The presence of MFC contributed to an increase in community diversity (from 14 to 19 phyla). The results provide a simple method without kinetic energy for simultaneous denitrification and steady infiltration of bioretention.
Carbon Dioxide As a Standard of Care for Zero Contrast Interventions: When, Why and How?
Authors: Bisdas Theodosios , Koutsias Stylianos 
Published: November 2019

Background:
Traditional contrast media containing iodine remain the gold standard for vessel visualization
during endovascular procedures. On the other hand, their use has several side effects and implications and
may cause contrast medium-induced nephropathy. Carbon dioxide (CO2) angiography is an old alternative technique
used only for critical patients in order to prevent kidney damages or allergic reactions.

Zero contrast procedure:
The availability of automated CO2 injectors has led to an increase in the use of CO2
angiography, providing an option for zero contrast interventions, preserving patient renal function and saving
costs for the hospital facility. Taking advantage of the properties of CO2 gas, it is possible to improve the performance
of some complex procedures such as atherectomy and the detection of type II endoleaks after EVARs.
However, a learning curve is needed to get good imaging, and learn about the qualities and limitations of the
technique.

Conclusions:
The use of automatic delivery systems for CO2 angiography appears to be a good choice for the use
of CO2 as the first imaging option. The standardization of injection protocols and the extensive use of this technique
could lead to significant benefits both for the patient's prospects and health facilities.
Urea Transporters Identified as Novel Diuretic Drug Targets
Authors: Li Min , Zhang Shun , Yang Baoxue 
Published: November 2019

Background:
Urea Transporters are a family of membrane channel proteins that facilitate
the passive transport of urea across the plasma membrane. UTs are divided into two subgroups, UT-A
and UT-B. UT-As are primarily located in renal tubule epithelia and UT-Bs are highly expressed in
renal descending vasa recta and extrarenal multiple tissues. Various urea transporter knockout mice
exhibit low urine concentrating ability, which suggests that UTs are novel diuretic targets. With highthroughput
screening of small molecule drug-like compound libraries, various potent UT inhibitors
with IC50 at nanomolar level were identified. Furthermore, selective UT inhibitors exhibit diuretic activity
without disturbing electrolyte and metabolism balance, which confirms the potential of UTs as
diuretic targets and UT inhibitors as novel diuretics that do not cause electrolyte imbalance.

Objective:
This review article summarizes the identification and validation of urea transporter as a potential
diuretic target and the discovery of small molecule UT inhibitors as a novel type of diuretics.

Conclusion:
UTs are a potential diuretic target. UT inhibitors play significant diuresis and can be developed
to diuretics without disturbing electrolyte balance.
Characteristics of Gamblers Who Use the French National Problem Gambling Helpline and Real-Time Chat Facility: Longitudinal Observational Study
Authors: Darbeda Stéphane , Aubin Henri-Jean , Lejoyeux Michel , Luquiens Amandine 
Published: November 2019

Background
Problem gambling is a growing public health issue that is characterized by low rates of face-to-face help seeking. Helplines and real-time chat services could reduce shortfalls in treatment.

Objective
This study aimed to (1) describe the characteristics of gamblers contacting a government-funded help service, (2) study the evolution of their characteristics over time, (3) evaluate the differences between subgroups (ie, gender, media used for gambling, and media used to contact the service), and (4) explore factors influencing referral to care.

Methods
From January 2011 to December 2015, a government-funded gambling helpline and real-time chat website in France received 9474 contacts from gamblers. Counselors filled in a form for each contact, collecting demographics, gambling characteristics, and referrals. Time-series analyses were performed. Univariate logistic models were used to assess differences across subgroups. A multivariate analysis was conducted to determine the variables related to an actual referral.

Results
Gamblers were predominantly men (7017/9474, 74.07%); the average age was 41 years (SD 14). Compared with the men, the women were older (mean 50.7 years, SD 14.0 vs mean 37.9 years, SD 13.0, respectively; P<.001), were more often solely offline gamblers (1922/2457, 78.23% vs 4386/7017, 62.51%, respectively; P<.001), and had different gambling patterns. Compared with helpline contacts, real-time chat contacts were more often men (124/150, 82.7% vs 3643/4881, 74.64%, respectively; P=.04), younger (mean 32.8 years, SD 12.9 vs mean 41.3 years, SD 14.3, respectively; P<.001), more often poker gamblers (41/150, 27.3% vs 592/4881, 12.13%, respectively; P<.001), and more often web-based gamblers (83/150, 55.3% vs 1462/4881, 29.95%, respectively; P<.001). Referral was positively associated with betting (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.46, 95% CI 1.27-1.67; P<.001), casino gambling (aOR 1.38, 95% CI 1.21-1.57; P<.001), scratch cards (aOR 1.83, 95% CI 1.58-2.12; P<.001), poker gambling (aOR 1.35, 95% CI 1.14-1.61; P<.001), lottery (aOR 1.27, 95% CI 1.03-1.56; P=.03), weekly gambling (aOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.40-2.15; P<.001), request for referral (aOR 17.76, 95% CI 14.92-21.13; P<.001), and a history of suicide attempts (aOR 2.13, 95% CI 1.51-3.02; P<.001), and it was negatively associated with web-based gambling (aOR 0.86, 95% CI 0.75-0.98; P=.030) and refusal to be referred (aOR 0.35, 95% CI 0.26-0.49; P<.001).

Conclusions
The governmental helpline and chat contacts included a broad range of sociodemographic profiles. Compared with the helpline, real-time chat exchanges reached a younger population of web-based gamblers, which was the target population. The development of the gambling helpline and help online website is a considerable challenge for the future.
A Weekly, Evidence-Based Health Letter for Caregivers (90Second Caregiver): Usability Study
Authors: Milios Athena , McGrath Patrick , Baillie Hannah 
Published: November 2019

Background
Informal caregivers are family members or close friends who provide unpaid help to individuals with acute or chronic health conditions so that they can manage daily life tasks. The greatest source of health information is the internet for meeting the needs of caregivers. However, information on the internet may not be scientifically valid, it may be written in language that is difficult to read, and is often in very large doses. 90Second Caregiver is a health letter whose aim is to disseminate knowledge to caregivers in a user-friendly, weekly format, in order to improve their wellbeing.

Objective
The main objective was to test a sample of 90Second Caregiver health letters in order to assess their usability and to optimize the design and content of the health letters.

Methods
Usability research themes were assessed using semi-structured phone interviews, incorporating the Think Aloud method with retrospective questioning.

Results
Usability was assessed in the context of five main themes: understandability and learnability, completeness, relevance, and quality and credibility of the health letter content, as well as design and format. Caregivers generally provided positive feedback regarding the usability of the letters. The usability feedback was used to refine 90Second Caregiver in order to improve the design and content of the series. Based on the results of this study, it may be of maximum benefit to target the series towards individuals who are new to caregiving or part-time caregivers, given that these caregivers of the sample found the letters more useful and relevant and had the most positive usability experiences.

Conclusions
The findings assisted in the improvement of the 90Second Caregiver template, which will be used to create future health letters and refine the letters that have already been created. The findings have implications for who the 90Second Caregiver series should be targeting (ie, newer or part-time caregivers) in order to be maximally impactful in improving mental health and wellbeing-related outcomes for caregivers, such as self-efficacy and caregiving knowledge. The results of this study may be generalizable to the examination of other electronic health information formats, making them valuable to future researchers testing the usability of health information products. In addition, the methods used in this study are useful for usability hypothesis generation. Lastly, our 90Second delivery approach can generate information useful for a set of similar products (eg, weekly health letters targeted towards other conditions/populations).
The Adoption of a Virtual Reality–Assisted Training System for Mental Rotation: A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Authors: Chang Chen-Wei , Yeh Shih-Ching , Li Mengtong 
Published: November 2019

Background
Virtual reality (VR) technologies have been developed to assist education and training. Although recent research suggested that the application of VR led to effective learning and training outcomes, investigations concerning the acceptance of these VR systems are needed to better urge learners and trainees to be active adopters.

Objective
This study aimed to create a theoretical model to examine how determining factors from relevant theories of technology acceptance can be used to explain the acceptance of a novel VR-assisted mental rotation (MR) training system created by our research team to better understand how to encourage learners to use VR technology to enhance their spatial ability.

Methods
Stereo and interactive MR tasks based on Shepard and Metzler’s pencil and paper test for MR ability were created. The participants completed a set of MR tasks using 3D glasses and stereoscopic display and a 6-degree-of-freedom joystick controller. Following task completion, psychometric constructs from theories and previous studies (ie, perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment, attitude, satisfaction, and behavioral intention to use the system) were used to measure relevant factors influencing behavior intentions.

Results
The statistical technique of partial least squares structural equation modeling was applied to analyze the data. The model explained 47.7% of the novel, VR-assisted MR training system’s adoption intention, which suggests that the model has moderate explanatory power. Direct and indirect effects were also interpreted.

Conclusions
The findings of this study have both theoretical and practical importance not only for MR training but also for other VR-assisted education. The results can extend current theories from the context of information systems to educational and training technology, specifically for the use of VR-assisted systems and devices. The empirical evidence has practical implications for educators, technology developers, and policy makers regarding MR training.
The Growth, Production, and Quality of Shallot at Inland Quartz Sands (Quarzipsamments) in the off Season
Authors: Firmansyah Anang , Bhermana Andy 
Published: November 2019

The development of shallot cultivation at back quartz sand during rainy or off season can be considered as new innovation. The objectives of this study is to obtain shallot varieties that are adaptive in terms of the growth, production, and quality parameters. The research was conducted during off season in Palangkaraya. The experimental design used in this research is randomized block design (RBD) 4x3 with 4 treatments of varieties (Maja Cipanas, Tajuk, Bauji and Bima Brebes), and 3 replication for each treatment. The results showed that soil bulk density increased with the deepening of the soil, however soil water content decreased. Based on growth parameter, Tajuk showed the best results and significantly different comparing to Bima Brebes, with plant height consecutively 46.88 cm and 39.52 cm, number of leaves 70.7 and 35.27 and number of shoot 13.43 and 6.60. For production parameter, the weight of varieties of Maja Cipanas, Bauji dan Bima Brebes is 10 grams more than Tajuk with weight is 6,97 grams only. The produstion of Tajuk is low and not significantly different from Bima Brebes, with production is respectively 15.28 ton/ha and 13.31 ton/ha, while the varieties of Bauji showed the highest dry production of 22.4 ton/ha although it is not significantly different with Maja Cipanas that can produce 18.49 ton/ha. For quality parameter, the varieties of Bima Brebes showed the optimum results in terms of parameter of hardness of tubers and total dissolved solids (TDS) with the value of 4.9 kg /cm2 and 16,42 % respectively.
Centre for Health Record Linkage
Authors: Irvine Katie , Hall Rick , Taylor Lee 
Published: November 2019

ContextThe Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) was established in 2006 as a dedicated health and human services data linkage facility for two Australian jurisdictions, New South Wales and the geographically-nested Australian Capital Territory. The two jurisdictions have their own Governments and separate Health and Human Service systems.
Purpose and OperationsThe primary purpose of the CHeReL is to make linked administrative and routinely collected healthdata available to researchers and government within relevant regulatory and governance frameworks.The CHeReL’s data governance and technical operations draw on international best practice andhave been refined by learnings from other data linkage centres.
OutcomesOver twelve years of operation, more than 2,320 unique investigators from 140 institutions haveused the CHeReL, producing 615 publications in peer-reviewed literature. A robust pipeline of newdevelopment is expected to further amplify the use of linked data for cutting edge medical researchand support a vision of data-informed policy and data-driven government services.
Lewinskya acuminata (Orthotrichaceae, Bryopsida), a new species for the bryoflora of the Czech Republic
Authors: Müller Frank 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Lewinskya acuminata is reported as new for the bryoflora of the Czech Republic. The species was discovered in the Protected Landscape Area “Elbe Sandstone Mountains” (CHKO Labské píscovce) in NW Bohemia. The locality is described in detail. The species is illustrated by photographs. Its diagnostic characters are briefly discussed.