Teaching Reading Through KWL (Know-Want to know-Learned) Strategy In Islamic Economics Text

KWL strategy is a reading strategy used by teachers or educators to improve the students' reading skills by activating their prior knowledge, encouraging their motivation, and making the student comprehend the text holistically. The purpose of this research is to (1) apply the K-W-L Strategy in Reading  Islamic Economics Text (2) know   How do the students apply the K-W-L strategy in reading Islamic economics text. This research is conducted in a descriptive qualitative design. The data is collected by observation and documents. Data analysis procedure based on Creswell, Rossman & Marshall, 1) Organizing and familiarizing 2) Coding and reducing 3) Interpreting and representing. The results present that the application of K-W-L strategy is made through three steps, namely 1) Pre-reading, where the teacher or researcher created a good condition of the classroom and introducing passage, and the students filling the chart in K column 2) Whilst reading, the teacher leads the student read the text and started to write down what they want to learn in W column 3) Post-reading in which the students started to comprehend the passage, make a conclusion and stated what they have learned from text based on their comprehension in L column. The study also concluded that the KWL strategy was appropriate in teaching reading on Islamic Economics Text, and it can be applied in reading for any level of English learners

PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MATCH UNTUK MENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR PPKN KELAS X SMAN 1 SUNGAI RAYA

Abstract This study alms to determine the effectiveness of the use of make a macth learning models on the learning outcomes of class X students on PPKn subject in kubu raya 1 Senior High School. The research method used is the experimental method with the from of research used is pre-experimental design. The research subject were25 students of class X IIS 1. The results of data analysis showed that student learning outcomes before and after being given treatment experienced significant differencesproven by the result of the average post-test seen before using the make a macth learning models which is 49,28. The result of the post-test average of students who were treated with make a macht method were increased by 80,56. Based on the test obtained sig(2-tailed) value of 0,000 according to the basic of decision making in the independent T-Test, it can be conclude that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Which means there is a difference between the average pre-test and post-test. Keywords:Aplication, Civic Education, Learning Outcomes, Make A Macth.

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Picture and Picture untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Tema Peduli terhadap Makhluk Hidup di Kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh

Rendahnya hasil belajar siswa khususnya pada mata pelajaran IPA yang dialami oleh siswa kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh, disebabkan guru belum menggunakan model yang tepat dalam suatu pembelajaran, proses pembelajaran dilaksanakan hanya berdasarkan teori, tanpa adanya suatu media pendukung yang dapat membuat siswa mampu berimajinasi, dan mengeluarkan pendapatnya masing-masing. Oleh karena itu, banyak siswa yang kesulitan dalam mencari jawaban dan siswa terlihat kurang aktif dalam proses pembelajaran, sehingga diharapkan dengan penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif picture and picture dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa di kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui aktivitas guru dalam mengelola pembelajaran dengan menerapkan model picture and picture di kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh, untuk mengetahui aktivitas siswa melalui model picture and picture di kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh, dan untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar siswa melalui model picture and picture di kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang meliputi empat tahap yaitu: Perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi yang dilakukan dalam tiga siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IVa MIN 5 Banda Aceh yang berjumlah 34 siswa. Teknik dan instrumen penelitian ini adalah tes dan observasi. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan aktivitas guru, aktivitas siswa dan hasil belajar siswa yang ditandai dengan aktivitas guru dalam mengelola pembelajaran pada siklus I masih berada kategori cukup yaitu 72%, pada siklus II sudah mencapai kategori baik yaitu 82%, dan pada siklus III yaitu 96% dengan kategori sangat baik. Sedangkan aktivitas siswa selama kegiatan pembelajaran siklus I masih berada kategori cukup yaitu 71%, pada siklus II sudah mencapai kategoi baik yaitu 85% dan pada siklus III yaitu 93% dengan kategori sangat baik. Hasil belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan melalui model picture and picture, pada siklus I yaitu 65%, siklus II yaitu 74%, siklus III yaitu 85%, dan tes akhir yaitu 91%. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran dengan menggunakan model picture and picture dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas IV MIN 5 Banda Aceh

Multi-Way and Poly-Phase Wideband Differential Phase Shifter Based on Metamaterial Technology

This paper presents multi-way and poly-phase differential phase shifter (DPS) based on metamaterial technology to realize delay lines of equal length. The proposed phase shifter provides the required phase shift relative to the reference line over a wide bandwidth. Several DPS phase shifter designs were fabricated and tested to verify their performance. Measured results show that the proposed phase shifter has phase deviation of less than ±4° and return-loss better than 10-dB with an insertion-loss of less than 1 dB across 2.2 to 4.4 GHz

The effect of some flavonoids on paraoxonase-1 activity

زمینه و هدف: پاراکسوناز-1 آنزیم وابسته به کلسیم می باشد که با HDL باند می گردد و با داشتن قابلیت جلوگیری از اکسیداسیون LDL نقش مهمی در پیشگیری از اترواسکلروزیس ایفا می کند. به نظر می رسد که آنتی اکسیدان های مختلف مثل فلاونوئیدها بر میزان فعالیت آنزیم پاراکسوناز موثر می باشند. این مطالعه با هدف بررسی اثر برخی از فلاونوئیدها بر میزان فعالیت سرمی آنزیم پاراکسوناز انجام شده است. روش بررسی: در این مطالعه تجربی، ابتدا تعداد 45 عدد موش صحرایی از نژاد ویستار به 9 گروه 5 تایی تقسیم شدند. به گروه 1 به عنوان گروه های شاهد روزانه 1 میلی لیتر محلول آب و اتانول 25 داده شد. به گروه های 2 تا 5 مقدار 5/7 میلی گرم و گروه های 6 تا 9 مقدار 15 میلی گرم از یکی از فلاونوییدهای کوئرستین، میریستین، گالانژین و کامپفرول به ازای هر کیلوگرم وزن بدن به علاوه 1 میلی لیتر اتانول 25 خورانده شد. میانگین تغییرات فعالیت آنزیم بین گروه ها در اثر مداخلات انجام شده در بین گروه ها مقایسه گردید. یافته ها: تفاوت میانگین تغییرات فعالیت آنزیم PON-1 قبل و بعد از تیمار بین همه گروه ها در هر دو دوز 5/7 و 15 میلی گرم به ازای کیلوگرم وزن بدن معنی دار بود (

IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI SOCIAL MARKETING DINAS KOPERASI DAN UMKM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN MASYARAKAT SENTRA INDUSTRI MANIK-MANIK DI KABUPATEN JOMBANG

Social Marketing merupakan slogan pemberdayaan masyarakat yang implementasinya memberikaan keberdayaan masyarakat mengaktualisasikan ide, gagasan, berkarya dan berkembang dalam meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat. Kebijakan pemerintah berperan sebagai pendampingan melalui kebijakan yang diteruskan melalui kemitraan. Metode pengolahan dan penyajian data hasil penelitian melalui analisis SWOT digambaran dalam bentuk uraian kalimat yang logis dengan keadaan yang sebenarnya. Dari menganalisis kekuatan kelemahan internal dan peluang ancaman eksternal, bertujuan meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat sentra industri manik-manik di desa Gambang Kecamaan Gudo kabupaten Jombang. Berdasarkan hasil analisis matrik SWOT menunjukkan bahwa sentra industri manik-manik memiliki peluang sebesar-besarnya. Pada strategi kombinasi SWOT diketahui nilai SO sebagai nilai tertinggi, artinya strategi tersebut memiliki ketepatan strategi yang tinggi pula. Pada diagram kartesius terletak di kuadran I pada titik (0,15;1,37) artinya industri manik-manik pada kondisi pertumbuhan. Hal ini terbukti bahwa efektifitas strategi Social Marketing Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM yang dilakukan terhadap masyarakat sentra industri manik-manik dalam kurun waktu dua tahun terakhir mampu membantu untuk meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat sebesar 20%. Untuk itu, pemerintah bersama masyarakat sentra industri manik-manik terus berupaya untuk menerapkan strategi yang sesuai dengan kondisi ini dan mendukung kebijakan pertumbuhan yang agresif

Stimulant use in medical students and residents requires more careful attention

Background: Stimulant pharmaceuticals are abused among academic students to elevate mood, improve studying, intellectual capacity, memory and concentration, and increase wakefulness. This study was designed to evaluate the current situation of stimulant use among medical students and residents of Babol University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 560 medical students and clinical residents of Babol University of Medical Sciences during the academic year 2014-2015. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: Four hundred and forty-four (79.3%) students filled out the questionnaires. 49 (11%) individuals reported amphetamine and methylphenidate (ritalin) use. The mean age of the stimulant drug users was 24.6±4.8 years. The main initiator factor was to improve concentration (29 persons; 59.2%). There were significant statistical correlations between stimulant drugs abuse and male gender, living in dormitor in residence and internship and past medical history of psychiatric disorders (depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse) (p<0.05).16 (32%) students started the drug use on their friends’ advice; 15 (30%) due to self-medication and 12 (24%) persons with physician´s prescription. Conclusions: Because of significant prevalence of stimulant use, regulatory governmental policies and also planning to improve essential life skills, awareness about the side effects and complications of these drugs, screening of at-risk college students and early identification of the abusers are suggested

A Novel MPPT based reptile search algorithm for photovoltaic system under various conditions

Solar systems connected to the grid are crucial in addressing the global energy crisis and meeting rising energy demand. The efficiency of these systems is totally impacted by varying weather conditions such as changes in irradiance and temperature throughout the day. Additionally, partial shading (PS) adds to the complexity of the nonlinear characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) systems, leading to significant power loss. To address this issue, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms have become an essential component in PV systems to ensure optimal power extraction. This paper introduces a new MPPT control technique based on a novel reptile search optimization algorithm (RSA). The effectiveness of the proposed RSA method is evaluated under different weather conditions with varying irradiance and partial shading. The results of the RSA algorithm are compared to other existing bio-inspired algorithms and show superior performance with an average efficiency of 99.91%, faster dynamic response of 50 ms, and less than 20 watts of oscillation. The RSA-MPPT based technique provides higher efficiency, faster settling time, and minimal oscillation around the maximum power point (MPP), making it a reliable solution for effective solar power harvesting

Prevalence and Factors related of psychiatric symptoms in low risk pregnancy

Background: Psychiatric disorders are associated with poor pregnancy outcomes both for mother and child. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and related demographic risk factors of psychiatric symptoms among the pregnant women in Babol City. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in five private and public obstetrics clinics of Babol city. During routine appointments of prenatal care, 176 pregnant women filled in three questionnaires including; sociodemographic questionnaire, Edinburg Prenatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and Symptom Checklist-25 (SCL-25). Wilcoxon test, Spearman correlation, and multivariate logistic regression tests were used to interpret the data. Results: The prevalence of depressive disorders was 15.4 for Edinburg scores &#8805;13.&#160; The overall rate of maternal psychiatric symptoms (global severity index or GSI scores &#8805; 1.75) was 48.5. The prevalence of psychiatric symptoms was high; for 25 somatization, 258 anxiety, obsession-compulsion disorders or OCD 6.4, 8.8 interpersonal sensitivity, 5.3 phobia, 7.6 paranoid ideation, and 1.2 psychoticism. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that pregnant women with history of abortion in previous pregnancy were at risk of depressive symptoms more (&#946;=3.18, CI 1.28-7.93, p=0.01) than those without history of abortion. Also, the only demographic factor related to psychiatric symptoms was the age of pregnant women; younger age was associated with higher symptom levels for GSI ((r=-0.17). Conclusion: The high prevalence of psychiatric symptoms, especially depressive symptoms, in pregnant women highlights the need for continued research on screening, identifying the risk factors, and developing effective treatments for mental disorders in pregnant women

Improvement in Cognitive Status and Depressive Symptoms Three Months after Cataract Surgery

Background: Cataract induced vision impairment can lead to loss of older people’s independence and self-esteem and limit their daily activities. Moreover it has comorbid cognitive impairment and depression. Cataract surgery may be one way to attenuate these comorbidities. The aim of this study was to compare pre-operative and postoperative depressive symptoms and cognitive impairments of patients who underwent cataract surgery. Methods: This study was a before - after clinical trial. Participants completed the following validated surveys one day before and again three months after surgery. Dependent variables were preoperative to postoperative within-patient difference in Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores. Independent variable was improvement of visual acuity. Results: Mean age was 71.77±8.08, 54% were females. Mean postoperative visual acuity improvement was 0.7720±0.1758, mean GDS score difference was -1.49±1.72 and mean MMSE score difference was 0.28±0.88. Postoperative improvement of visual acuity, GDS and MMSE scores were statistically significant (p=0.001). The mean visual acuity improvement in the participants with age over 80 years was lower than the younger subjects; while improvement in MMSE scores in this age group was significantly higher than them. There were no significant relationship between visual acuity, GDS and MMSE scores before and after surgery based on BMI and educational level. Conclusions: It was concluded that cataract surgery is effective for relieving depressive symptoms in the elderly. Improved visual acuity at older ages has far more effects on reducing cognitive impairment