THE USES OF “ING” FORM IN REFORM MAGAZIN ESECOND EDITION 2003

Mastering structure is a must for language learners, because if the structure of language is not known well it can make errors in comprehending the information. The purpose of this study is to explain the function and to know the frequency of occurrence of “ing” form in Reform magazine second edition 2003. The research design in this study is quantitative research. The population was twenty-five articles that contain ing-form sentences in Reform magazine second edition 20003 and the sample was taken from the whole population. The data collection was obtained through reading the articles and identifying the “ing” forms sentences in the Reform magazine. . The data analysis was conducted by identifying the entire sentences of Reform magazine consist of “ing” forms. Then deciding the function of “ing” forms in each sentence, classifying them and counting the frequency of occurrence and percentage each type in the table. The result of study shows that the uses of “ing” forms in Reform magazine second edition 2003 were dominated by gerund. The total occurrence of gerund which has seven functions is (64.43%) while the total occurrence of participle which has six functions is (35.57%). Concerning with the uses of “ing” forms, suggestion is offered for the teacher to give priority in teaching “ing” form as gerund that is to be the dominant type. For English students they can read more English articles and study how the writer applies the form. The last for the future researcher can conduct the research in the same field with different case of study

The Role Of Lecturer’s Characteristics Towards Students’ Motivations at Indraprasta Pgri University

The purposes of the research was to investigate the significant role of lecturer’s characteristics both verbal and non-verbal towards students’ motivation in Indraprasta PGRI University. The students were in the third year (semester six) during a period of two months in which this study was conducted. The researchers used survey method in this study. Data collection were conducted by distributing questionnaires both to lecturers and students. The data were processed and analyzed by using statistic descriptive, normality test, linearity test, homogenity test, and hypotheses test. Statistic test uses t test and F test. The research was conducted from second week of March until fourth week of June 2015. The research shows that there is not an effect of lecturer’s characteristics towards students’ motivation with the regression analisis: Y= 43,923 + 0.322 X. Whenever there is a rise in the value of lecturer’s characteristics, there will be a decrease in students’ motivation for 0.322.Key words: lecturer’s characteristics, students’ motivatio

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF VIDEO VIEWING TO TEACH TARGET LANGUAGE CULTURE FOR MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT STIE DR. MOECHTAR TALIB

The pusposes of the research was to investigate the students’ perception on the implementation of video viewing to teach target language culture for management students at STIE “Dr. Moechtar Talib” in East Jakarta. The students were in the first year (semester one) during a period of two months in which this study was conducted.The researchers used survey method in this study. Data collection were conducted by taking the test and distributing questionnaires. The data were processed and analyzed by using statistic descriptive, normality test, linearity test, Homogenity test, and hypotheses test. Statistic test uses t test and F test. The research was conducted on 15 November 2014 until 5 February 2015. The research shows that there is not an effect of students perception on the imlementation of video viewing to teach target language culture towards students’ target language competence with the regression analisis: = 88,007 - 0,230 X. Whenever there is a rise in the value of students perception on the imlementation of video viewing to teach target language culture, there will be a decrease in students’ target language competence for 0.230.Keywords: video viewing, target language cultur

PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kinerja keuangan (likuiditas, leverage dan profitabilitas) terhadap nilai perusahaan, serta menguji kebijakan dividen memoderasi hubungan antara kinerja keuangan (likuiditas, leverage dan profitabilitas) terhadap nilai perusahaan. Kinerja keuangan diukur dengan cash ratio, debt to asset ratio, dan return on asset. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, yaitu pemilihan sampel dengan kriteria-kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Berdasarkan metode purposive sampling diperoleh 60 sampel dari 12 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode 2013-2017. Metode analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan moderated regression analysis (MRA) dengan menggunakan program SPSS versi 21. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa cash ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan, debt to asset ratio dan return on asset berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan, kebijakan dividen tidak mampu memoderasi cash ratio, debt to asset ratio, dan return on asset terhadap nilai perusahaan. Kata kunci : cash ratio, debt to asset ratio, return on asset, dividend payout ratio, nilai perusahaa

Merger Perusahaan: Menggabungkan Kekuatan untuk Keunggulan Kompetitif

The increasingly competitive business environment requires companies to continually seek strategies to strengthen their market position and enhance their competitive advantage. Mergers are one effective strategy, where two or more business entities combine to form a stronger entity. This article examines the reasons behind merger decisions, the expected benefits, and the challenges faced during the integration process. However, challenges such as the integration of corporate cultures, technological systems, and regulatory compliance become critical factors that need to be well managed. Through the analysis of various successful cases and real-world challenges, this article explains how mergers can increase market share, create economies of scale, diversify products and services, and provide better access to technology and resources

THE ACQUISITION OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN PARE EAST JAVA (KAMPUNG INGGRIS) (A Case Study Of What And How The Acquisition Of English In Pare)

The purposes of the research are to investigate and find out how English community in Pare Kediri is built, what the techniques used to make the community speak English without any reluctance, and how the community in Pare Kediri acquires English. The research was conducted from January 22nd to 25th 2013 in Pare Kediri, East Java which is famous as “Kampung Inggris”. There are approximately134 English courses in Pare sub district, this research focused on observing and distributing questionnaire in Pelem village. This study employed a case study method, and the data were collected by ways of observations, questionnaires, and interviews. Based on the research findings, English community in Pare Kediri is built because there are more than 100 English courses in that sub district only. In addition, mostly English courses implement some techniques as drilling, singing, debating, and playing games and also outing class as one of their learning programs. These teaching techniques make learners are active and creative. Finally, the community in Pare Kediri acquires English by using it as their daily communication and having discipline and commitment to obey the rules implemented by English courses there.Key words: Language Acquisition, English Community, and Speaking

Identification of Coffee Plant Pests in Plantations in The Brenggolo Area, Jatiroto Sub-District, Wonogiri District

Pests that attack coffee plants can have an impact on decreasing productivity and quality of coffee harvests in the area. This study aims to identify coffee plant pests in the Brenggolo area plantation, Jatiroto sub-district, Wonogiri district. This study was conducted for 2 months, from January 2025 to February 2025, at the Brenggolo village coffee plantation, Jatiroto sub-district, Wonogiri district. Data obtained from observations of plant samples and coffee berries attacked by pests, as well as interviews with managers and owners to obtain information on the types of pests and environmental conditions of the plantation land. The results of the study found several pests that attack coffee plants, including Hypothenemeus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer Pest), Xylosandrus compactus (coffee branch borer pest), Ferrisia virgate (Whitefly), Coccus viridis (green aphid pest), Pratylechus coffeae Nematodes (Root Wound Nematodes), and Sanurus indecora jacobi (Planthopper). Pest life is greatly influenced by environmental factors such as altitude, temperature and humidity. The geographical conditions of the Brenggolo plantation, which is at an altitude of 920 meters above sea level, with temperatures ranging between 20°C - 28°C and humidity of 81%, are an environment that supports the development of various types of coffee pests. Identification of pest types and environmental characteristics in the Brenggolo Plantation is expected to be the basis for the formation of an effective pest control strategy. With location-specific pest management, it is expected to increase the productivity and quality of coffee in the area

PENGEMBANGAN JOB SHEET ANTENA MICROSTRIP BERBASIS SOFTWARE CST STUDIO SUITE2011 UNTUK MENDUKUNG MATA KULIAH SALURAN TRANSMISI PADA MAHASISWA TEKNIK ELEKTRO DI UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SURABAYA

Abstrak Penelitian pengembangan job sheet antena microstrip berbasis software CST Studio Suite 2011ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan sebuah job sheet yang dikembangkan berdasarkan kriteria kopetensi dasar, indikator, materi pembelajaran, alokasi waktu, sumber dan sarana pembelajaran, kegiatan belajar mengajar, bahasa, dan format selain itu juga untuk mengetahui respon mahasiswa terhadap job sheet dengan materi antena microstrippada mata kuliah saluran transmisi di universitas negeri surabaya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan mengacu pada model penelitian pengembanganfour D-model (4D). Job sheet yang dikembangkan divalidasi oleh 3 dosen Teknik Elektro sebagai  validatorjob sheet lalu diuji cobakan terbatas pada  17 mahasiswa S1 Pendidikan Teknik Elektronika Komunikasi 2013 jurusan Teknik Elektro Universitas Negeri Surabaya. Job sheet diuji dengan menggunakan angket validasi dari dosen dan juga angket respon dari mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian pengembangan job sheet antena microstrip berbasis software CST Studio Suite 2011 yang telah divalidasi dengan hasil rating rata-rata sebesar 80,6 %, sehingga dapat dikategorikan baik. Respon mahasiswa pada keseluruhan aspek yang terdapat didalam media pembelajaran dinyatakan sangat baik dengan rata-rata hasil rating sebesar 84,9%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa job sheet yang dihasilkan layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran. Kata Kunci : Four D -Model (4D),Job Sheet, Antena Microstrip, CST Studio Suite.   Abstract Research development job sheet microstrip antena software-based CST Studio Suite 2011 aims to produce a job sheet that was developed based on the criteria of competence base, indicators, teaching materials, time allocation, source and means of learning, teaching and learning, language, and format while also to study the respons of student to the job sheet with microstrip antena material in the course of transmission line in the State University of Surabaya. This type of research is the development of research whit reference to the research model development four D-model (4D). Job sheet developed validated by 3 professors of Electrical Enginering as a validator job sheet then tested is limited to 17 student S1 Communication Education Electronics Engineering 2013 Department of Electrical Engineering , State University of Surabaya. Job sheet was tested to profesoror and also to respond to student. The result of development of research based job sheet microstrip antennas software CST Studio Suite 2011 that has been validated with the average rating of 80,6%, so it can be considered good. Student responses on all aspects contained in theotherwise excellent learning media with an average rating of 84,9% .This indicated that the job sheet produced can for use as a medium of learning. Keyword : Four D-Model (4D),Job Sheet, Antena Microstrip, CST Studio Suite