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Incorporating SDG-Oriented Content into English Language Instruction in Indonesia: Advancing Sustainable and Critical Language Acquisition
Get PDFThis study examines the incorporation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into English Language Teaching (ELT) in Indonesia, with the objective of fostering both linguistic proficiency and sustainable cognition alongside critical awareness. As global concerns escalate, integrating SDG-oriented content into English education offers a timely and transformative pedagogical solution. This study used a qualitative descriptive methodology, incorporating textbook analysis and semistructured interviews with Indonesian English teachers, to elucidate the implementation of SDG topics in ELT classrooms. Four widely used English textbooks aligned with the 2013 Curriculum were analyzed using a framework focused on global citizenship, environmental literacy, social justice, and critical thinking. Eight teachers from diverse educational settings participated in interviews to provide in-depth perspectives on th pedagogical integration of SDGs. Utilizing frameworks from critical pedagogy and sustainable education, the findings indicate that the inclusion of SDGs improves students' critical thinking, global awareness, and social responsibility. Teachers encounter considerable obstacles, including insufficient professional development and a scarcity of localized resources. This article offers pragmatic insights for educators, curriculum creators, and policymakers seeking to enhance English instruction via a more globally responsive and socially active methodolog
Expressing Attitude in Academic Writing: Appraisal in Students’ Article Reviews
Get PDFOf the various English skills that are considered challenging for English asForeign Language (EFL) students, writing an academic text such as articlereview is one that students needs to master. Article review is a criticalevaluation of a research article written by academics. Through articlereview, the attitude of the review writer can be identified. This researchinvestigates the realization of appraisal in the article review written by EFLstudents majoring in linguistics in the English Department of UniversitasDian Nuswantoro. The focus is limited to the appraisal attitude that includes affect, judgment, and appreciation. The attitude was analyzed by using the appraisal framework proposed by Martin and White (2005). The data were obtained purposively by selecting article reviews that met the criteria. This research was conducted by employing a descriptive qualitative method and content analysis to analyze the data. The results show that appreciation dominates the findings, followed by judgment and affect. The reviews also show that the students mostly give positive attitude to the articles they reviewed. However, negative attitude is also found especially in terms of theoretical framework and the way the article is written, such as inconsistency and the use of symbols. Overall, the students show positive appreciation to the article they reviewed, since they consider that the article is helpful gives insight on the elaboration of appraisal framework in translation studies. This research implies that article review can help students to express their thoughts and ideas critically and apply academic style in the form of written texts in English
A Pragmatic Analysis of English Lecturers’ Interpretation of Implicatures in Smudge the Cat Memes
Get PDFInternet memes have become the object of numerous studies over theyears. M emesoften contain implicatures or additional implied meaning, especially when they flout or violate some conversational maxims. This implied meaning can sometimes be difficult to interpret which may lead to misunderstanding the meme itself. Therefore, this study aims to examine what kinds of maxims are flouted and what is the implicature behind the internet memes. Additionally, this research explores how English lecturers in a private university in North Jakarta interpret the implicature of the memes under study. A total of 5 memes are used in this research, all of which are Smudge the Cat memes collected from a Facebook group dedicated to posting various memes of this popular white cat. The data is analyzed qualitatively since it does not involve any numerical calculations. To collect the data for the lecturers’ interpretation of the memes, an online questionnaire was distributed via Google Form. The findings reveal that the main maxim that is violated in the memes is the maxim of manner as most of the replies in the memes can be said to be ambiguous. The implicature behind the memes vary depending on the meme itself, and some of the lecturers had difficulty identifying the additional implied meaning of the memes
Pengembangan Sistem Klasifikasi Retinopati Diabetik Berbasis Tekstur Tapis Gabor pada Pembuluh Darah dan Eksudat Menggunakan SVM
No full textRetinopati Diabetik (RD) merupakan komplikasi mikrovaskular akibat diabetes melitus yang dapat menyebabkan kebutaan. Deteksi otomatis berbasis citra fundus retina menjadi solusi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan akurasi diagnosis. Penelitian ini mengembangkan sistem klasifikasi otomatis tingkat keparahan RD menggunakan metode ekstraksi fitur Tapis Gabor dan algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM). Citra fundus diklasifikasikan ke dalam empat kelas: normal, mild, moderate, dan severe. Ekstraksi fitur dilakukan pada dua objek utama, yaitu pembuluh darah dan eksudat, menggunakan parameter statistik orde pertama berupa mean, variance, dan entropy dari hasil konvolusi Tapis Gabor. Klasifikasi menggunakan SVM dengan kernel Radial Basis Function dan dievaluasi melalui 10-fold stratified cross-validation. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa sistem berbasis fitur pembuluh darah memberikan akurasi, sensitivitas, dan spesifisitas rerata masing-masing sebesar 92,9%, 92,9%, dan 96,7%. Sementara itu, sistem berbasis eksudat menghasilkan akurasi 82,1%, sensitivitas 82,1%, dan spesifisitas 94%. Fitur pembuluh darah lebih stabil dalam mengidentifikasi seluruh kelas RD, sedangkan eksudat berkontribusi signifikan pada deteksi tingkat keparahan tinggi. Kombinasi kedua fitur direkomendasikan untuk meningkatkan performa sistem klasifikasi
KARAKTERISTIK FISIKOKIMIA DAN SENSORIS JELLY DRINK SELAPUT BIJI CARICA (CARICA PUBESCENS) BERDASARKAN KONSENTRASI KARAGENAN
Get PDFCarica pubescens, commonly known as carica, is a fruit that grows in highland areas with relatively low temperatures. In Indonesia, this fruit can be found in several regions, including the Bromo and Cangar areas (East Java) as well as the Dieng Plateau (Wonosobo). The jelly drink developed in this study is a processed food product in the form of a thick liquid, made from the extract of carica seed membranes with the addition of carrageenan as a gelling agent. The physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of the jelly drink may vary depending on the concentration of carrageenan used. This study aims to determine the pH, syneresis rate, viscosity, vitamin C content, dietary fiber content, and sensory properties (color, taste, aroma, and consistency) of carica seed membrane jelly drink at different carrageenan concentrations. The research was experimental, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a single factor consisting of five treatments and five replications. The treatments involved variations in carrageenan concentration: 0%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%. The research stages included extraction of carica seed membranes, production of the jelly drink, and physicochemical and sensory analyses of the product. The results showed that increasing carrageenan concentrations significantly affected syneresis rate, viscosity, pH value, vitamin C content, and sensory attributes related to color and consistency. However, there was no significant effect on fiber content and sensory attributes of taste and aroma. The addition of 0.4% carrageenan produced the best jelly drink product, with a syneresis rate of 1.72 mg/min, viscosity of 97.74 cps, pH of 4.54, vitamin C content of 0.413 mg/100g, dietary fiber content of 4.67%, and the highest sensory scores in the "like" categor
Formulasi Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP-ASI) Berbasis Singkong dengan Pendekatan Linear Programming dan Uji Daya Terimanya
Get PDFCassava has potential as a basic ingredient for complementary feeding. Cassava is easily accessible, affordable, and rich in energy. One approach to ensure complementary feeding meets the desired nutritional requirements is by optimizing food formulations using linear programming. This study aimed to develop a complementary feeding formulation using local cassava-based ingredients through linear programming and evaluate its acceptability. The methods involved formulation optimization using linear programming, product acceptability testing with mothers and children through hedonic tests, and proximate analysis. The resulting formulation had a ratio of cassava, coconut milk, and egg white of 7.3:6.2:11.1, respectively. In the mothers' hedonic test, the colour parameter was the most favoured, with an average score of 4. Taste and texture parameters both scored an average of 3.7, while aroma and appearance scored an average of 3.8. The results indicated that children's facial expressions had an average score of 3.87, with three panellists reporting spitting and 12 reporting no spitting. The final product contained 0.45% ash, 2.81% fat, 82.18% moisture, 9.75% carbohydrates (by difference), and 4.81% protein. In conclusion, cassava-based complementary feeding products were acceptable to mothers and children. However, based on proximate analysis, the product did not meet the specifications for complementary feeding set by the Ministry of Health, indicating the need for further research. Keyword : acceptance test, cassava, complementary feeding, formulation, linear programmin
Relationship between Education Level and Mother's Knowledge about Choosing Contraceptive Devices
Get PDFBackground: Population growth is influenced by high birth rates and low mortality rates. Improved health services reduce mortality rates while births continue to increase. According to the Data and Information Center of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (2020), contraceptive services include education, counseling, medical screening, provision and removal of contraceptives, and handling of side effects to prevent pregnancy.Objective: To determine the relationship between the level of education and mothers' knowledge of contraception at Bandar Kedungmulyo Community Health Center, Jombang.Method: This is an analytical observational study aimed at analyzing the relationship between the level of education and the level of a mother's knowledge of the choice of contraception. The study sample consisted of 304 women of childbearing age who accepted family planning. Data were collected using a questionnaire.Results: The majority had good knowledge (97.7%). Injectable contraception was the most widely chosen (60.5%). The Chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression showed that the level of education and knowledge of mothers influenced the choice of contraception.Conclusion: There is a relationship or simultaneous influence between the level of education and the level of knowledge of mothers on the choice of contraceptives
DETERMINANSI GAYA HIDUP DAN INDIKATOR OBESITAS TERHADAP KEJADIAN HIPERKOLESTEROLEMIA PADA MASYARAKAT PESISIR
No full text Background: Increased cholesterol levels in the blood (hypercholesterolemia) can increase the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. Riskesdas data in 2018 showed that 21.2% of the total population of Indonesia aged > 15 years had abnormal cholesterol levels. Objective: To determine the determinant factors of hypercholesterolemia in the coastal population of Simelue, Aceh, including age, smoking status, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and the degree of physical activity. Methods: This study employed an observational analytical method with a cross-sectional design. This study was conducted in Kota Batu Village, Simeulu, Aceh, with a sample of 95 male residents selected by random sampling. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure physical activity Questionnaire (QPAQ). The chi-squared test was used for data analysis. Results: Univariate analysis revealed that the number of active smokers, obesity, RLPP, and hypercholesterolemia was as high as 72.6 %, 16.8%, 31.6%, 73.7%, and 37.9 %, respectively. The results of bivariate analysis revealed a relationship between age and the incidence of hypercholesterolemia (p = 0.001), whereas other determinant factors did not show any relationship with hypercholesterolemia, namely smoking status (p = 0.380), body mass index (p = 0.972), RLPP (p = 0.774), and physical activity (p = 0.774). Conclusion: Age contributed to the incidence of hypercholesterolemia, but there was no relationship between smoking status, BMI, RLPP, and physical activity. Health education is needed for community lifestyle, especially smoking habits and physical activity in coastal communities in the Simeulu region, Aceh, to maintain their health status
Hubungan Asupan Kolesterol, Natrium, dan Tekanan Darah Pada Lansia
No full textHypertension is high blood pressure that occurs due to an increase in systolic blood pressure that exceeds the normal value of 140 mmHg and the normal diastolic value of 90 mmHg. Hypertension in the elderly is caused by the emergence of the cardiovascular system. Another cause of hypertension comes from food intake, such as cholesterol, sodium, and another factor that is often ignored is sleep quality. The research aimed to determine the relationship between cholesterol, sodium, sleep quality, and blood pressure in the elderly. This type of research is descriptive analytical with a cross-sectional approach. Blood pressure variables using a blood pressure monitor, cholesterol, and sodium using 24 24-hour recall, sleep quality using the PSQI questionnaire, and a sample of 57 elderly people using total sampling. Data analysis uses the Pearson correlation test. The results were more cholesterol (42.1%), enough sodium (100%), and poor sleep quality (68.4%). The results showed no relationship between cholesterol intake and systolic blood pressure (p= 0.264, r= -0.150), diastolic (p= 0.228, r= -0.162), sodium intake and systolic blood pressure (p= 0.090, r= -0), there is a relationship between sodium intake and diastolic blood pressure (p= 0.008, r= 0.0349), between sleep quality and systolic blood pressure (p= 0.204, r= 0.171), diastolic (p= 0.597, r= -0.072). In conclusion, there is no relationship between cholesterol, sleep quality, and blood pressure in the elderly. There is a relationship between sodium intake and diastolic blood pressure in the elderl
KONSEP MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN PRAKTIS DEMI PENINGKATAN KEMANDIRIAN UMKM Di KABUPATEN KUDUS
No full textEmpowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is currently showing a positive trend. This shows that MSMEs have a strategic position in national economic development, plays a role in development, employment and distribution of development results. This research focuses on increasing the financial independence of MSMEs through the application of financial management concepts that are practical and easy to understand. The research methods used include a survey of Kudus district MSME players, in-depth interviews with business owners, as well as analysis of available financial data. This research seeks to obtain the concept of practical financial management to increase independence for MSMEs in Kudus Regency by including determining samples using the purposive sampling method, collecting data and then testing it using PLS (Partial Least Square). The test results in the research show that practical financial management has a positive effect on independence. Kudus district MSMEs with a statistical t value of 4.722 and an original sample estimate value of 0.432 and financial management has a positive impact on Kudus district MSMEs with a statistical t value of 5.999 and an original sample estimate value of 0.550