bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
THROUGH THE LENS OF YOUNG SARAWAKIAN ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS: IDENTIFYING THEIR LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES
Authors: Sani Sarina , Ismail Hanita Hanim 
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: Different language learners have varying capacities to acquire L2, where some learners develop their learning strategies faster than others. Hence, it is critical for instructors to examine the degree of understanding and ability obtained by the learners through the investigation of their language learning strategies particularly on the type of schools the learners attend. This study, therefore, reveals frequently employed learning strategies in ESL classrooms based on the type of school the learners attend, notably the distinction between Cluster School of Excellence (CSE) and non-cluster primary school in Malaysia.

Methodology: This quantitative research gathered information through the administration of a survey questionnaire. In total, 112 young ESL Malaysian learners (CSE:56; Non-CSE:56) aged 11 were chosen through stratified random sampling in Samarahan, Sarawak. The close-ended Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) that consist of 50 questions was used to collect information and SSPS Version 25 was used to interpret an independent t-test to determine the significant in strategies employed by the respondents.

Findings: The data revealed that the most prevalent Language Learning Strategy (LLS) used by young Malaysian ESL learners are metacognitive strategies that allow learners to manage their learning. Learners in non-CSE school adopt learning strategies more than learners in CSE school and there is no significant difference in the type of learning strategies employed by both learners.

Contributions: School’s environment reflects a significant impact on the academic success of students and the result of the investigation helped throughout the educational process to tailor teaching strategies to help learners achieve common educational goals. Teachers from both schools should use this chance to conceive, construct, or assign tasks that will push students to reach their full potential in language learning.

Keywords: Language learning, language learning strategies, type of school, Malaysian young learner.

Cite as: Sani, S., & Ismail, H. (2022). Through the lens of young Sarawakian English as second language learners: Identifying their language learning strategies. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 399-423. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp399-423
MALAY LITERATURE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Authors: P. Veeramuthu Saravanan , Ganapathy Malini , Abdul Rahman Mohamad Luthfi , Harun Jelani , E Ramganesh 
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the landscape of human life all over the world, including the conventional face-to-face teaching method, which has been replaced with online classes. The drastic changes without a holistic planning makes online teaching prone to various shortcomings. Thus, this article aims to address two research objectives. The first objective is to determine Malay Literature students ‘online learning experiences, and the second objective is to analyse the demographic factors influencing students’ perceptions of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methodology: This descriptive study employed a survey questionnaire to gather data. A sample consisting of 67 undergraduate students majoring in Malay Literature at a public university were recruited as respondents in the present study using a simple random sampling method. After following 14 weeks of online lessons, a questionnaire form was distributed to the students. The research instrument is a questionnaire, which has been adapted and modified from a study by Baczek et al. (2020). The questionnaire form consists of two sections. Section A contains eight items related to respondents’ demographic background. Section B contains items related to students’ perceptions of online learning, in which six items are related to the benefits of online learning, five items are based on the disadvantages of online learning, and four items on students’ general perceptions of online learning. The responses from the questionnaire were analysed using Statistical Package for the Sosial Science 22.0 for descriptive analysis.

Findings: The study found that online learning is perceived by students as being more disadvantageous than beneficial. Respondents concluded that the advantage of online learning is that they could learn from their own homes according to the suitability of their time. They also acknowledged that they could access learning resources better in online classes. One of the factors influencing students’ perceptions of online learning is the speed of Internet connection.

Contributions: The study highlights the need for lecturers to be adequately prepared and to consider factors such as quality of Internet access, home location, students’ readiness and constraints faced by students.

Keywords: COVID-19, learning, literature, online learning, quality education.

Cite as: Veeramuthu, S. P., Ganapathy, M., Abdul Rahman, M. L., Harun, J., & Ramganesh, E. (2022). Malay literature students’ perceptions of online learning experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic at a public university. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 44-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp44-60
HUMANISING MOBILE ONLINE ESL BLENDED LEARNING MODEL
Authors: Tengku Sharif Tengku Intan Suzila , Mohamad Noor Mohd Yusri , Omar Siti Rohana , Seong Teo Kok 
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has given a massive proliferation of technology, particularly in education, redefining language learning from face-to-face (F2F) and off-classroom known as blended learning (BL) to a new kind in online distance learning/education (ODL/E). BL is now a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning. The shift, however impressive it may appear, does not guarantee the effectiveness of the learning process. The gap that leads to the current study is how bibliometrics has shown minimal focus on undergraduates’ acceptance of these changes, especially in English as a Second Language (ESL) learning classes to the newly embraced online BL (OBL) and how humanistic values are important in ESL lessons. Thus the study sets out to understand several issues pertaining to the use of mobile communication devices as a learning tool in ESL MoBL.

Methodology: The present study is a mixed-method research approach using a sequential exploratory design. A set of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) questionnaires was distributed to understand 264 teacher-trainers, degree and diploma students’ inclination towards ESL mobile learning platforms after a semester of mobile open blended learning (MoBL) integration, whilst side-lining the unnecessary information of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2). Interviews based on Analysis, Design, Assess, and Belief (ADAB) Model further enriched the data on the humanisation aspects of MoBL.

Findings: Findings showed that learners’ inclination to the new MoBL can be affected by gender, age, and maturity. Thus to implement a more humanistic learning modification demands a thorough understanding of students’ needs.

Contributions: The novelty of these findings is the sampling contrasting both degree and diploma students along with teacher-trainees’ perceptions of humanistic values in OBL highlights the effects of, age, maturity and gender on technology in education. This paper suggests a discussion on the humanistic MoBL model for ESL learners. The future implication of the findings suggests age, maturity, and gender affect students’ inclination towards the new MoBL, and pushes the need for more humanistic essences in MoBL.

Keywords: Education, ESL and ELT, humanistic values, mobile learning model, online blended learning, and open distance learning.

Cite as: Tengku Intan Suzila, T. S., Mohd Yusri, M. N., Omar, S. R., & Teo, K. S. (2022). Humanizing mobile online ESL blended learning model. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 473-494. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp473-494
ENGLISH TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE AND CHALLENGES IN FACING IMMEDIATE ONLINE TEACHING: A CASE STUDY IN VIETNAM
Authors: Kim Anh Vo Thi 
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: Early 21st century saw great changes in all fields of life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Education worldwide has to suffer from many difficulties when schools are forced to close down for safety. In Vietnam, online teaching has been applied in most of cities and provinces where COVID-19 pandemic has been serious. The implementation of remote teaching in a large quantity of schools was first seen in 2021. However, not many studies have been found on massive immediate online teaching. Due to the fact that a thorough understanding of online teaching in English language teaching is necessary for better online teaching to be delivered in the near future, this study aims to investigate English teachers’ attitudes towards online teaching and their challenges.

Methodology: This study was designed as a qualitative case study. Nine English teachers from the primary schools and high schools were invited to participate in the semi-interviews. The research instrument used was the in-depth interviews, in which the questions were adapted from the previous studies. Data were generated using codes and analysed in themes.

Findings: The findings revealed that COVID-19 is the main factor forcing English teachers to equip themselves with knowledge and skills for online teaching. It was found that English teachers in Vietnam were reluctant to conduct remote language teaching due to the lack of knowledge and skills of integrating technology in education, facilities, teaching condition, and parents’ interference.

Contributions: The study concludes that English teachers in Vietnam experience hardship with the remote teaching and their challenges. With such understanding, it is suggested that instant support for teachers and continuous training should be provided to reduce the hardship and improve teachers’ skills in conducting online teaching.

Keywords: English teaching, online teaching, teachers’ attitude, teacher training, educational technology.

Cite as: Vo, T. K. A. (2022). English teachers’ attitude and challenges in facing immediate online teaching: A case study in Vietnam. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 495-511. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp495-511
PENERAPAN ALAT PERAGA PAPAN HABITAT DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN ANAK MENGENAL HEWAN DAN HABITATNYA DI TK ALKHAIRAAT KABONENA
Authors: Rahayu Fitri 
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini membahas tentang penerapan alat peraga papan habitat dalam meningkatkan kemampuan anak untuk mengenal hewan dan habitatnya di TK Alkhairaat Kabonena. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode kualitatif, teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, interviu dan dokumentasi, teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan alat peraga papan habitat dalam meningkatkan kemampuan anak untuk mengenal hewan dan habitatnya di TK Alkhairaat Kabonena yaitu dengan cara lebih awal guru menjelaskan konsep hewan dan habitatnya, agar anak memiliki pengetahuan dan pemahaman awal tentang makhluk-makhluk ciptaan Allah setelah itu Anak ditugaskan mengambil, memilah dan mencocokkan gambar yang telah disiapkan kemudian direkatkan berdasarkan habitatnya, sehingga anak lebih mudah memahami hewan dan habitatnya masing-masing. Dampak penerapan alat peraga papan habitat, anak semakin menyayangi makhluk ciptaan Tuhan dan melatih daya ingat dan logika berpikir anak. Melalui alat peraga papan habitat anak dapat membedakan hewan yang hidup di darat, di air dan di udara, selain itu dapat melatih daya ingat anak-anak untuk mengingat kembali makhluk-makhluk ciptaan Tuhan yang pernah dijumpainya dan dapat melatih gerak motorik anak. Faktor pendukung penerapan alat peraga papan habitat yaitu tidak membutuhkan banyak biaya, kreativitas dari guru dalam membuat alat peraga dan adanya dukungan dari Yayasan untuk memfasilitasi kebutuhan TK dalam proses pembelajaran.

Kata Kunci: Penerapan Alat Peraga, Papan Habitat, Kemampuan Anak untuk Mengenal Makhluk Ciptaan Allah
Dr. Hugonnai Vilma, the first Hungarian woman with medical diploma
Authors: Zoltán Ábrám 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
On the occasion of her death a hundred years ago, this commemoration presents the bibliography of the first Hungarian woman. Hugonnai Vilma obtained the medical degree in Zurich, which was accredited only after eighteen years. She is an example of giving help and care for those in need.
Diversity of root canal morphology of maxillary first molars
Authors: Kincső-Réka Juhász , Mónika Kovács , Mihai Pop , Silvia Pop , Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Introduction: The morphological characteristics of root canals may show divergent results for different populations. The precise knowledge of the tooth anatomy has a great importance from the point-of-view of the endodontic treatment. The aim of the present study is to map the root canal morphology and anatomical variations of the maxillary first molars on a local population, as well as the study of the possible communications between the canals.
Material and method: CBCT images were evaluated during the study using the Ez3D Plus – 3D Imaging Dental Software. Teeth sections were examined in three directions: axial, saggittal and coronal. In case of maxillary first molars with four root canals the presence of an isthmus was evaluated between the two mesiobuccal root canals, on transversal sections.
Results: In 23.72% of the cases three root canals were found, while in 76.27% of the cases four root canals were found. No statistically significant differences were found between genders. Among the mesiobuccal root canals the communication was found mostly in the middle third and this was extended to the apical third.
Conclusions: Since the communication between the two mesiobuccal root canals is present in most of the cases, the clinicians have to be aware of this in order to achieve a successful therapy. In the majority of the cases the four root canal morphological variation is more freqvent than the three canal variation, but with aging this freqvency is reduced.
Elevated interleukin-17A levels despite reduced microRNA-326 gene expression in celiac disease patients under gluten-free diet
Authors: Nafari Maedeh , Asri Nastaran , Rostami-Nejad Mohammad , Forouzesh Flora , Ehsani-Ardakani Mohammad Javad , Jahani-Sherafat Somayeh , Rezaei-Tavirani Mostafa , Aghdaei Hamid Asadzadeh 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Introduction: The microRNA-326 (miR-326) gene, by targeting ETS Proto-Oncogene 1 (ETS1), regulates the differentiation and interleukin-17A production of T helper 17 (Th17) cells. Celiac disease (CD) is an intestinal autoimmune disorder, in which the cascade of Th17 cells plays an important role in its pathogenicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression changes of miR-326 and its two target genes ETS1 and IL-17A in celiac disease patients under a gluten-free diet (GFD). We expected the expression of miR-326 and IL-17A gene to decrease, and the expression of the ETS1 gene to increase, following the adherence to GFD.

Methods: Peripheral blood samples of 40 CD patients under GFD (for more than 1 year) and 40 healthy individuals were collected. RNA was extracted, cDNA was synthesized and the miR-326, ETS1 and IL-17A gene expressions were evaluated by the quantitative polymerase real-time qPCR method. P-value ˂ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: Although miR-326 mRNA expression was significantly lower in CD patients (P = 0.001), no significant difference was observed in ETS1 mRNA level between the two groups (P = 0.54), but IL-17A was significantly overexpressed in CD patients (P=0.002). No significant correlation was observed between the expression of the studied genes and the patientsʼ symptoms and Marsh classification.

Conclusion:Adherence to the GFD for one to two years did not have the expected effect on the expression of genes in this panel. The most important finding that contradicted our hypothesis was the observation of high IL-17A levels in CD patients despite dieting, which may be related to the protective effect of this cytokine on intestinal tight junctions, which needs to be confirmed in further studies.
Potensi bakteri indigen Indonesia dalam mendegradasi karbofuran
Authors: Sopiah Nida , Irawati Wahyu , Wijaya Yantra 
Published: July 2022

Pestisida memegang peranan penting dalam membunuh hama, baik serangga, jamur maupun gulma. Penggunaan pestisida berbahan dasar aktif di lingkungan dapat menimbulkan kemungkinan terjadinya pencemaran. Penggunaan karbofuran dapat mengakibatkan pencemaran pada tanah, perairan, udara, dan juga kehidupan liar. Bioremediasi menjadi solusi yang tepat untuk mengatasi masalah pencemaran lingkungan akibat penggunaan pestisida. Bioremediasi dapat dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan isolat bakteri indigen Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang pertumbuhan optimal isolat bakteri resisten karbofuran, pengaruh penambahan berbagai konsentrasi karbofuran terhadap pertumbuhan isolat bakteri, serta kemampuannya dalam mendegradasi karbofuran. Bakteri indigen yang diteliti adalah isolat bakteri resisten karbofuran koleksi Pusat Teknologi Lingkungan (PTL). Pertumbuhan bakteri diukur menggunakan spektrofotometer panjang gelombang 600 nm. Konsentrasi karbofuran yang digunakan adalah 100, 500, dan 1000 ppm. Kemampuan degradasi karbofuran diukur menggunakan High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan berbagai konsentrasi karbofuran mempengaruhi pertumbuhan isolat bakteri dengan cara menurunkan densitas sel. Pertumbuhan isolat R2, BN5.2 dan BN5.3 paling baik pada medium yang mengandung 500 ppm karbofuran sedangkan pertumbuhan isolat R1, R3.2, R3.3, BN2.3, BN5.1 dan C paling baik pada medium yang mengandung 1000 ppm. Isolat bakteri R2 dan R3.3 masing-masing dapat mendegradasi karbofuran sebesar 68,47% dan 66,68% selama tiga hari.
Technical efficiency and profitability of small holder natural rubber production in southern Nigeria
Authors: Giroh Dengle Yuniyus , Nachandiya Nathan 
Published: July 2022

The study measured the technical efficiency and profitability of small holder natural rubber production in southern Nigeria by examining the socio-economic characteristics of respondents, the profitability of latex production and technical efficiency. Multi-stage, purposive and random sampling techniques were employed in the collection of primary data from 300 respondents. Descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier production function were used to analyse the data collected. Results indicated that respondents were educated, married (76%) with a mean family size of seven people and well experienced mean farming experience of 19 years. Latex production was a profitable venture with an average variable cost per ha of 55,700.94 with total revenue (T.R.) and gross margin (G.M.) per hectare 163,594.17 and 107,893.23, respectively. Furthermore, the stochastic frontier production function analysis showed the number of trees per task, labour, farm size and age of plantation, clone, wage and fixed cost items were significantly related to rubber latex. The mean technical efficiency (T.E.) of the respondents was 0.84. Education, extension contact and experience were the significant factors that increased the technical efficiency of the respondents. The resuscitation of extension activities of A.D.P.s in the rubber growing states of the country through adequate funding by the government to improve the efficiencies of farmers, use of improved planting materials during replanting old plantations and the formation of cooperative societies by farmers to enhance access to production credit amongst others are recommended in the study.
Adaptasi Tanaman Pohpohan (Pilea trinervia Wright) Pada Berbagai Taraf Naungan
Authors: Maulana Erie , Marveldani Marveldani , Budiarti Lina , Dulbari Dulbari 
Published: July 2022

Sayuran indigenous yang telah dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat sebagai bahan pangan dan kesehatan karena mengandung zat gizi yang sangat bermanfaat bagi tubuh seperti vitamin, mineral, dan serat. Salah sayu daerah yang banyak mengembangkan sayuran indigenous adalah Jawa Barat. Interaksi dengan tanaman sayuran indigenous seperti pohpohan menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat peduli terhadap kesehatan. Kemampuan adaptasinya yang luas dan tingginya kandungan nilai gizi membuat tanaman ini layak untuk coba dikembangkan di daerah lain seperti di Lampung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan adaptasi tanaman pohpohan asal Jawa Barat didaerah Lampung. Penelitian dilakukan di Politeknik Negeri Lampung mulai Mei hingga September 2019. Percobaan disusun menggunakan RKTS dengan 5 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan terdiri dari berbagai tingkat naungan antara lain : N0 (tanpa naungan), N1 (naungan 60%), N2 (naungan 70%), N3 (naungan 75%) dan N4 (naungan 90).Â Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tanaman pohpohan mampu beradaptasi dengan baik pada kondisi naungan 60%.
Diagnostic Challenges of Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Garcia Natalie , Hill Callie , Jiminez Victoria , Phillips Carlton Blake 
Published: July 2022

Hypertrophic lupus erythematosus (HLE) often occurs in the absence of systemic symptoms and can be misdiagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as both appear clinically as erythematous scaling plaques in sun exposed areas and histologically show significant epithelial hyperplasia. No single criterion confidently differentiates HLE from SCC histologically, postulating the need for CD123 immunostaining in evaluating locally recurring, supposed SCCs. We present a woman who presented for evaluation of multiple supposed left lower leg well-differentiated SCCs (wdSCC), that did not resolve following Mohs Micrographic Surgery and other techniques aimed at cancer removal. The lesions improved following intralesional Kenalog injection and showed positive CD123 immonostains, which both led to the diagnosis of HLE.
Pemanfaatan Lignin Serai Wangi Sebagai Lignin Resorsinol Formaldehida (LRF) Menggunakan Ultrasonic Microwave-Assisted Extraction (UMAE)
Authors: Ramandani Adityas Agung , Shintawati Shintawati , Aji Salomo Pranata , Sunarsi Sunarsi 
Published: July 2022

<p>Limbah padat serai wangi mengandung lignin cukup tinggi yang dapat berpotensi untuk dikembangkan menjadi berbagai produk komersial, salah satunya adalah perekat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan kondisi optimum dalam pembuatan lignin resorsinol formaldehida (LRF) dari limbah serai wangi menggunakan metode <em>Ultrasonic Microwave</em><em>-</em><em>Assisted Extraction</em> (UMAE). Rancangan percobaan menggunakan <em>response surface methodology</em> (RSM) khususnya <em>Box-Behnken Design</em> (BBD). Variabel bebas dalam riset ini adalah volume NaOH (10, 13 dan 16 mL), waktu reaksi (10, 20 dan 30 menit), dan komposisi perekat (4, 6 dan 8 gram). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perekat lignin LRF yang dihasilkan memenuhi SNI 06-4567-1998 untuk parameter berat jenis, waktu gelatinisasi, dan sisa penguapan. Daya tahan rekat (delaminasi) LRF yang dihasilkan memenuhi standar JAS 1996 yaitu rata rata 0%. Kondisi optimum pembuatan LRF dicapai pada penambahan NaOH 15,0561 mL, waktu reaksi 20 menit dan massa lignin 4 gram dengan daya tahan rekat (delaminasi) tertinggi yang dihasilkan 1 %.</p>