bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
USING QUESTION GENERATING TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION FOR THE THIRD SEMESTER STUDENTS AT ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU
Authors: Safitri Washlurachim Safitri 
Published: September 2017

The objective of this research was to find out Using Question Generating Technique Toward Students Reading Comprehension At The Third Semester Students At English Study Program Of Muhammadiyah University Of Bengkulu. The design of this research was Quasi experimental research. The subject of this research is students at the third semester of English study program. They were A class that consist of 20 students and D class that consist of 20 students. In collecting data, the researcher used some steps; firstly the students were given a pre-test before the researcher applied Question Generating Technique. Then, the researcher did the treatment for three meetings to the experimental class, after that the researcher did post test to both classes. The last, the researcher analyzed the result of reading test by using criteria for the assessment. The final step was the researcher discussed and concluded the data. The result of this research showed that the tobt was 4,880. Whereas, the degree of freedom of post-test is 68, means that the ttable was 2.021. Based on the scores gained, it shows that tobt is higher than ttable (9,911>4,880). There is a significant difference between the post-test mean of the experimental and control class. The result also showed that the students’ comprehension in reading was significantly. In conclusion, the Question Generating Technique had been successfully gave positive effect to the students’ reading comprehension particularly in reading subject in English study program of University Muhammadiyah of Bengkulu. Key Words : Question Generating Technique, Reading comprehension,
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING’ AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE LIBYAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CONTEXT
Authors: Jahbel Khalil S.M. 
Published: September 2017

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the relevance of the communicative language teaching (CLT) to the teaching English in Libyan context. Moreover, it was intended to highlight the historical perspective, features and principles of CLT, followed by an illustration and discussion of the description of the specific classroom context. Finally, after discussing all the elements that are pertaining to this approach, it concluded that CLT seems to be an appropriate approach that may remain on top of a variety –list of approaches, since it focuses on all the language aspects such as functional and grammatical elements and also its tasks imply working with real life situations.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIAL FOR SPEAKING SKILL BASED ON ADDIE
Authors: Palupi Fitri 
Published: September 2017

The main objective of the research is to develop speaking English materials based on ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). This Research was conducted at SMP N 5 Metro, which is located at Rejomulyo 26 B/RT.22 RW VI, South Metro. The type of research that was conducted by the researcher is developmental research. Research is not meant to generate a theory or verify one. It attempts to develop English learning material for speaking skill for ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) at first semester of seventh grade. In this research, the researcher uses Design Instructional model as the research design. It aims to develop English learning material for speaking skill. The result of developing vocabulary material is in the form of multimedia power point presentation. The researcher has passed some steps in developing the English vocabulary material; Need Analysis, Design, Development, Expert Validation, Try Out, Revision, and Final Product. It could be as a proof that this material could be applied to the seventh-grade students. In revision, the researcher still had to revise the product to be easier also smaller bytes so that this product could be used for the seventh-grade students of SMP N 5 Metro. After having revision, the final product has been ready to be applied. In conclusion, learning material for speaking skill based on ADDIE could be applied to the seventh-grade students.
ENRICHING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY USING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Authors: Darmawan Syaifudin Latif 
Published: September 2017

This action research is carried out to (1) identify whether graphic organizers enrich student’s vocabulary mastery; and (2) to describe the classroom situation when graphic organizers are employed in instructional process of vocabulary. The research is conducted in two cycles from March to May 2016/2017 in the eight years of SMP Muhammadiyah Sekampung, East lampung. The procedure of the research consists of identifying the problem, planning the action, implementing the action, observing the action, and reflecting the result of the research. Qualitative data are collected through interviews, observations, questionnaires, and research diaries. Quantitative data are collected through tests. To analyze qualitative data, the researcher used constant comparative method. It consists of four steps: (1) comparing incidents applicable to each category; (2) Integrating categories and their properties; (3) delimiting the theory; (4) Writing the theory. Meanwhile, to analyze quantitative data, the researcher employed descriptive statistics. The result of the research shows that using graphic organizers can enrich students’ vocabulary mastery and classroom situation. The improvement on students’ vocabulary included; a) the students are able to speak English; b) the students are able to understand the meaning of the text as they have a lot of vocabularies. The improvement of the classroom situation; (a) students come on time in the class (b) students are more motivated to join the class (c) Students pay more attention in the instructional process (d) students’ participation in responding the questions are high.
Funny, You Don’t Look 100!
Authors: Snider Jacqueline 
Published: September 2017

Big events such as anniversaries, birthdays, or in this case, SLA’s centennial, make us consider what we are, where we are, and how we got here. This could be asymptom of aging, a desire for reflection, or an attempt to make sense of all that has gone before. SLA’s centennial prompted me to look at the history of theDivision, and in particular, of this journal. What I discovered is that the Association, Division and the journal are intertwined. [...]
Selecting Diverse Resources of Native American Perspective for the Curriculum Center: Children’s Literature, Leveled Readers, and Social Studies Curriculum
Authors: Meyer Nadean 
Published: September 2017

Biased and inaccurate information about Native Americans continue in children’s resources and remain in many of today’s curriculum centers. While Native American students remain a minority in schools, accurate information is vital for understanding contemporary society and our history by both Native and non-Nativestudents. Many states including Washington State are creating tribal sovereignty curriculum and adding tribal perspectives to their state curriculum. Valuable print and digital resources and sources of continuing selection assistance are suggested to increase the holdings of today’s curriculum center in three areas: children’s literature, leveled readers and social studies curriculum.
UNGKAPAN PANTANG LARANG MASYARAKAT MELAYU BELANTIK
Authors: Syahrir Elvina 
Published: September 2017

The study aims to describe about abstinence forbids of Belantik Malay community and to obtain to know meaning and value that contained in the abstinence forbids. The writer found that there were twenty three abstinence forbids of the Belantik Malay community. By applying qualitative descriptive method, it is obtained that the abstinence forbids observed in Belantik Malay contain in terms of the religion, education, custom, and health. In fact, the abstinence forbids had a magic power that used as a guidance the way of life of Belantik Malay community. They believe that they will get side effects if they disobey them individually and in their group. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Selain itu, tulisan ini juga bertujuan untuk mengetahui makna dan nilai yang terkandung dalam ungkapan pantang larang tersebut. Penulis menemukan terdapat dua puluh tiga ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Melalui metode deskriptif kualitatif tergambar bahwa ungkapan pantang larang dalam masyarakat Melayu Belantik mengandung nilai agama, pendidikan, adat, dan kesehatan. Ungkapan pantang larang memiliki kekuatan (gaib/ajaib) sebagai penuntun hidup dan pedoman bagi masyarakat Melayu Belantik. Masyarakat Melayu Belantik percaya bahwa peristiwa tersebut apabila mereka langgar atau abaikan akan berakibat bagi kehidupan pribadi atau bahkan masyarakatnya.
Antecedents of Financial Performance of Banking Sector: Panel Analysis of Islamic, Conventional and Mix Banks in Pakistan
Authors: Saba Irum , Kibriya Rabia , Kouser Rehana 
Published: September 2017

Objective: This paper analyzes bank-specific, industry-specific and macroeconomic determinants of bank profitability on the sample of 25 banks, 161 observations on the Pakistani banking system in the period between 2006 and 2012. Our dependent variables include Return on Equity, Return on Assets and Earning per Share and independent variables consist of 'bank-specific determinants', industry-specific determinants', and 'macroeconomic determinants'. State Bank of Pakistan provides the data for internal factors on a yearly basis. Methodology: Different statistical techniques are used step by step to empirically test the relationship between the variables and to draw conclusions from the results of the study. Firstly, to analyze the features of the profitability determinants descriptive statistics are used. Secondly, we examine the causal relationship between bank-specific, industry specific, macroeconomic variables and profitability variables, Pearson's coefficient of correlation is used. Panel data are used in this study so the technique used for regression is a panel regression technique which includes the pooled Ordinary Least Square, Random Effects Model and Fixed Effect Model. Hausman test is used to analyze that which technique for panel regression is more suitable for study. Results: According to the obtained results, among internal factors of bank profitability, firm size are the most important factor. Profitability is influenced by liquidity, asset quality and leverage condition of the banks. Regarding the external variables, inflation and interest rate show significant effect on bank profitability. Islamic banks show significant positive relationship with commercial banks.
Financial Performance Indicators in Lebanese Hospitals: A Sustainable Improvement Strategy
Authors: Alaaraj Hassan , Aoun Malak 
Published: September 2017

Although the quality of healthcare services has been measured extensively using different approaches however; the financial approach is considered one of the most tangible indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the implied quality improvement strategies at the Lebanese hospitals. It is essential to measure quality of performance especially when hospitals are competing for accreditation and sustainability. Therefore, this paper highlights the significant key performance indicators applied by the Lebanese hospitals and mainly the financial performance indicators to improve the healthcare financing in Lebanon. Such financial metrics are found critical for hospitals to define and evaluate their performanceespecially in terms of insurance and financial coverage. This paper demonstrates conceptually the current strategies for improving thehealthcare financing system in Lebanon yet, future studies are encouraged to provide analytical elaborations for the financial status and relativeperformance indicators of the healthcare system in Lebanon.
HUBUNGAN USIA, PARITAS DAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DENGAN HASIL PEMERIKSAAN INSPEKSI VISUAL ASAM ASETAT (IVA) DI PUSKESMAS BRANGSONG 2 KECAMATAN BRANGSONG KABUPATEN KENDAL
Authors: Cahyaningrum Frida , M Adam T.Ria Marriagewati , Dharminto Dharminto 
Published: September 2017

Latar belakang: Kanker serviks adalah keganasan yang terjadi pada leher rahim tetapi terbentuknya sangat perlahan, kanker servik adalah kanker terbanyak kedua pada perempuan di Indonesia setelah kanker payudara. Ada beberapa faktor resiko yang menyebabkan kanker servik salah satunya seperti usia, hubungan seksual sejak usia muda, genetik, merokok, paritas, personal hygiene dan defisiensi zat gizi. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan usia, paritas dan personal hygiene dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA.Jenis : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif korelatif. Sampel terdiri dari 78 orang. Variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini meliputi usia, paritas dan personal hygiene dan variabel terikatnya hasil pemeriksaan IVA. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan analisa menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kesalahan 0,05.Hasil: penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara usia dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA dengan signifikansi (P) = 0,00; ada hubungan yang bermakna antara paritas dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA dengan signifikansi (P) = 0,05; tidak ada hubungan antara personal hygiene dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA dengan signifikansi (P) = 0,73. Simpulan: penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara usia dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA; ada hubungan yang bermakna antara paritas dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA; tidak ada hubungan antara personal hygiene dengan hasil pemeriksaan IVA.
OPTIMALISASI PERAN KADER DALAM PEMANFAATAN BUKU KIA DI PUSKESMAS TEGALREJO KOTA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Wijhati Ellyda , Suryantoro Purnomo , Rokhanawati Dewi 
Published: September 2017

Buku KIA berisi catatan kesehatan ibu dan anak, serta berbagai informasi kesehatan cara memelihara dan merawat kesehatan ibu dan anak. Di Indonesia buku KIA kurang dimanfaatkan secara optimal, terbukti dengan rendahnya kesadaran ibu untuk membaca pesan yang terdapat dalam Buku KIA. Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis hubungan peran kader dengan pemanfaatan buku KIA oleh ibu. Jenis penelitian adalah survey analitik dengan pendekatan waktu cross sectional. Variabel bebas peran kader, variabel terikat yaitu pemanfaatan buku KIA. Populasi penelitian yaitu ibu yang memiliki anak bawah usia dua tahun (0-23 bulan), teknik pengambilan sampel Cluster Random Sampling sejumlah 119 responden. Analisis data meliputi analisis univariat, analisis bivariat dengan chi square. Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan antara peran kader (p= 0,008 RP=1,655 CI 95%= 1,127-2,430) dengan pemanfaatan buku KIA. Kader yang berperan baik meningkatkan kemungkinan pemanfaatan buku KIA sebanyak 1,6 kali lebih besar. Diharapkan kader dapat meningkatkan pemanfaatan buku KIA terutama dalam fungsi media pendidikan kesehatan serta catatan pemantauan tumbuh kembang anak.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN REMAJA PUTRI TENTANG ANEMIA DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA PADA SAAT MENSTRUASI DI SMK NUSA BHAKTI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Mularsih Sri 
Published: September 2017

Latar Belakang : Remaja putri rentan terkena anemia. Adanya siklus menstruasi setiap bulan merupakan salah satu faktor penyebab remaja putri mudah terkena anemia lebih-lebih didorong oleh pengetahuan mereka yang kurang tentang anemia . Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan dari 10 remaja putri, sebagian besar remaja putri mempunyai pengetahuan yang rendah tentang anemia, selain itu remaja putri juga belum mempunyai perilaku yang baik untuk mencegah anemia seperti konsumsi tablet tambah darah, pengaturan pola makan tinggi zat besi, dan konsumsi minuman yang menghambat penyerapan zat besi. Kondisi ini mendorong penulis melakukan penelitian untuk pengetahuan remaja putri tentang anemia dengan perilaku pencegahan anemia pada saat menstruasi di SMK Nusa Bhakti Semarang.Metode : Penelitian ini adalah penelitian korelasi. Menggunakan rancangan penelitian cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah remaja putri SMK Nusa Bhakti Semarang sebanyak 155 responden dengan teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling dengan sampel sebanyak 61 responden. Cara pengumpulan data yaitu dengan data primer dan data sekunder. Analisis univariat dilakukan dengan cara mendeskripsikan tiap variabel, sedangkan analisis data bivariat dilakukan dengan uji Chi Square dan menggunakan program SPSS for window versi 16.0.Hasil penelitian : pengetahuan remaja yang kurang tentang anemia sebanyak 40 remaja (65,6%), perilaku yang tidak mendukung terhadap pencegahan anemia sebanyak 36 remaja (59%). Hasil penelitian mendapatkan nilai P = 0,000, dengan demikian Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang berarti penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan remaja putri tentang anemia dengan perilaku pencegahan anemia pada saat menstruasi di SMK Nusa Bhakti Semarang.Simpulan : Perlunya peningkatan pengetahuan remaja putri tentang anemia untuk pencegahan anemia pada saat menstruasi. Peran dari tenaga kesehatan, pemerintah setempat, dan institus i kesehatan terkait untuk melakukan peningkatan kesehatan terkait pencegahan anemia pada saat menstruasi pada remaja putri.
HUBUNGAN PERILAKU PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI DENGAN STATUS GIZI BAYI USIA 6-11BULAN DI WILAYAH BEJI SIDOARUM GODEAN SLEMAN
Authors: Hadi Enny Fitria 
Published: September 2017

Abstrak : Masalah gizi adalah hal yang sangat penting dan mendasar bagi kehidupan manusia. Kekurangan gizi selain dapat menimbulkan masalah kesehatan (morbiditas, mortalitas dan disabilitas), juga menurunkan kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM) suatu bangsa. Dalam skala yang lebih luas, kekurangan gizi dapat menjadi ancaman bagi ketahanan dan kelangsungan hidup suatu bangsa (Depkes, 2013). Menurut laporan dinas kesehatan Propinsi DIY tahun 2013, jumlah prevalensi gizi buruk yang ditemukan di kota Gunung Kidul 4,7%, Yogyakarta 4,3%, Sleman 5,5%, Bantul 2,1%,dan Kulon Progo 2,4%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan perilaku pemberian makanan pendamping ASI dengan status gizi pada bayi usia 6-11 bulan di Wilayah Beji Sidoarum Godean Sleman. Metode penelitian menggunakan survey analitik yaitu suatu penelitian yang mencoba menggali bagaimana dan mengapa fenomena kesehatan itu terjadi. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara menggunakan Simple Random Sampling dilakukan secara acak tanpa memperhatikan strata yang ada. Metode Penelitian : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif, dengan metode survey analitik yaitu suatu penelitian yang mencoba menggali bagaimana dan mengapa fenomena kesehatan itu terjadi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik sampling jenuh. Sampel berjumlah 57 bayi. Analisis data menggunakan chi square. Hasil Penelitian : Berdasarkan hasil uji Chi Square yaitu p-value yang diambil dari pearson Chi-Square yaitu 0.000. sehingga p-value 0.000 < 0.05 dapat disimpulkan ada hubungan perilaku pemberian makanan pendamping ASI dengan status gizi bayi usia 6-11 bulan di wilayah Beji Sidoarum Godean Tahun 2017. Saran bagi ibu diharapkan lebih aktif lagi dalam menggali informasi yang benar tentang pemberian makanan pendamping ASI sehingga ibu dapat memberikan makanan pendamping ASI dengan tepat waktu.
Knowledge about emergency management of dental trauma among school teachers of Bhaktapur Nepal
Authors: Pradhan Megha , Joshi Ujjwal , Aryal Umesh Raj , Upadhyay Sumita , Shrestha Amrita 
Published: September 2017

Background: Injury to a young child’s teeth and face is a traumatic experience for the child and parents. Prompt and effective action on traumatized teeth significantly increases the likelihood of a positive treatment outcome. Adequate knowledge of school teachers in emergency situation arising during school hours can prove to be a boon for the child’soral health.Objectives: To assess the knowledge of school teachers of Bhaktapur about emergency management of dental trauma and also to measure the relationship between socio demographic characteristic of teachers and knowledge about dental emergencies.Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted among 424 schools teachers of Bhaktapur district from September 2014 to March 2015. Simple random sampling was done to select the schools. Questionnaire was distributed among the teachers after taking their informed written consent. Data was collected and sent for statistical evaluation. Frequenciesand percentage were calculated. Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact test were applied.Results: Nearly one third (32.2%) teachers who had information on dental trauma knew the proper management of displaced teeth (p=0.01). Statistically significant difference was found among those who had fi rst aid training and proper management of displaced teeth (p=0.04). Teachers who had experienced dental trauma in their students were only confident of managing displacement of traumatized teeth (p=0.02).Conclusion: Knowledge of the school teachers in Bhaktapur was seen to be inadequate for emergency management of fracture and avulsed tooth.
Patterns of psychiatry morbidity in referred patients attending psychiatry out patient department in a tertiary centre
Authors: Malla Deep Prakash , Basnet Rachana Sharma , Pokharel Aakriti Malla 
Published: September 2017

Background: Consultation-liaison psychiatry is an important part of psychiatry dealing with cases having co morbid general medical conditions. Psychiatrists need to be involved in evaluation of patients referred from other specialties.Objectives: To assess the patterns of psychiatry morbidity in referred patients attending psychiatry out patient department of Kathmandu Medical College.Methods: A total of 200 patients were referred to the department of psychiatry from different out patient departments during a period of six months. Each of them underwent a detailed psychiatric evaluation.Results: The mean age of the patients evaluated was 36.03 years; most of them were females (66.5%), married (67%), educated up to class seven (28%) and housewives (32.5%) living in a nuclear family (62.5%) coming from a middle income socio-economic status (75%). More than half (52%) referrals were from Medical ward coming with the chief complaint of headache (18.5%) followed by disturbance in sleep pattern (17%) and pain in more than three sites (17%). The most common psychiatric diagnosis was depression (49%) followed by anxiety (35.5%). A majority of the patients (55%) perceived their illness to be neurological and had received alternative treatment from a faith healer (26%) before being referred to the psychiatric out patient department.Conclusion: Psychiatric consultation was sought mostly by medical out patient department that had maximum number of patients. The commonest diagnosis seen in the referred out-patients was depression and anxiety disorder. Patients mostly presented with vague somatic complaints such as headache, disturbance in sleep pattern and pain over morethan three sites of the body.