Malaysian and Indonesian Learners: They Are Judges of How They Learn English Most Effectively in and Out of Classrooms

The position of English is that of a Second Language in Malaysia and a Foreign Language in Indonesia. But the objective is the same that is to enable the learners to communicate effectively and efficiently in social and professional situations. Learners' beliefs and learners' strategies are also part of the learning processes. Strategies are ways of managing the complex information that the learners are receiving about the target language. This study aims to find out (i) the learners' beliefs on the importance of English (ii) what the learners will do (strategies) to manage their own learning. 100 respondents participated in the study. They responded to open ended questions. The results show that there are similarities and differences in the ways the Malaysian and Indonesian learners perceived the importance of English. They also have similarities and differences in their strategies to manage their own learning to achieve their goals. As a conclusion, even though the two countries adopted different language policy, the learners of English as a Second and Foreign Language have their own enthusiasms and they make judgements about how to learn the language effectively and they have the awareness of what language learning is like

Role of the unique N-terminal domain of CtBP2 in determining the subcellular localisation of CtBP family proteins

BACKGROUND: CtBP1 and CtBP2 are transcriptional co-repressors that modulate the activity of a large number of transcriptional repressors via the recruitment of chromatin modifiers. Many CtBP-regulated proteins are involved in pathways associated with tumorigenesis, including TGF-beta and Wnt signalling pathways and cell cycle regulators such as RB/p130 and HDM2, as well as adenovirus E1A. CtBP1 and CtBP2 are highly similar proteins, although evidence is emerging that their activity can be differentially regulated, particularly through the control of their subcellular localisation. CtBP2s from diverse species contain a unique N-terminus, absent in CtBP1 that plays a key role in controlling the nuclear-cytoplasmic distribution of the protein.RESULTS: Here we show that amino acids (a.a.) 4-14 of CtBP2 direct CtBP2 into an almost exclusively nuclear distribution in cell lines of diverse origins. Whilst this sequence contains similarity to known nuclear localisation motifs, it cannot drive nuclear localisation of a heterologous protein, but rather has been shown to function as a p300 acetyltransferase-dependent nuclear retention sequence. Here we define the region of CtBP2 required to co-operate with a.a. 4-14 to promote CtBP2 nuclear accumulation as being within a.a. 1-119. In addition, we show that a.a. 120-445 of CtBP2 can also promote CtBP2 nuclear accumulation, independently of a.a. 4-14. Finally, CtBP1 and CtBP2 can form heterodimers, and we show that the interaction with CtBP2 is one mechanism whereby CtBP1 can be recruited to the nucleus.CONCLUSION: Together, these findings represent key distinctions in the regulation of the functions of CtBP family members that may have important implications as to their roles in development, and cell differentiation and survival.<br/

Relasi Makna dalam Lirik Lagu Perjuangan Nahdlatul Wathan Karya TGKH. M. Zainuddin Abdul Majid (Kajian Semantik)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan relasi semantik kata dalam Lirik Lagu Perjuangan Nahdlatul Wathan Karya TGKH. M. Zainuddin Abdul Majid dengan kajian semantik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan bentuk penelitian kualitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah kata-kata yang mengandung relasi semantik dalam Lirik Lagu Perjuangan Nahdlatul Wathan Karya TGKH. M. Zainuddin Abdul Majid dengan kajian semantik. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah Lirik Lagu Perjuangan Nahdlatul Wathan yang diciptakan oleh TGKH. M. Zainuddin Abdul Majid Teknik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik wawancara, dan studi dokumenter. Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan menyimpulkan data. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa dalam Lirik Lagu Perjuangan Nahdlatul Wathan Karya TGKH. M. Zainuddin Abdul Majid terdapat sinonim, antonim, homonim, hiponim, redudansi dan polisemi. Setiap relasi memiliki makna yang dapat dijadikan pelajaran dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat. Lagu-lagu tersebut berisikan tentang ajaran dan nasihat-nasihat, bahwa sebagai orang muslim harus menjaga, memperkuat iman dan taqwa kepada Allah. Selain itu, sebagi warga Nahdlatul Wathan harus mengajak untuk menumbuhkan semangat keimanan dan ketaqwaan sebagai penunjang untuk membentuk semangat keberagaman dan kebangsaan

Sosialisasi Usia Dini Lembaga Bimbingan Belajar (Studi Kasus Bimba-aiueo Ardath Kota Pekanbaru)

Bimba-Aiueo is a non-formal educational institutions early age (3-6 years) who were in the shade of the Indonesian Child Education Foundation (YPAI). Bimba-Aiueo not a tutoring but organizers of a guidance unit interest in reading and learning of children, especially young children. Early childhood is a group of children who are in the process of growth and development is untuk.Penelitian aims to determine how the process of learning and playing in Bimba-Aiueo Ardath Pekanbaru, to determine the value of planting in Bimba-Aiueo Ardath. The theory used in this research is the theory of socialization. Socialization is a learning process and appreciate the individual to megenal norms and social values, causing the formation of attitudes to behave in accordance with the guidance or the behavior of its people.Keywords: Bimba-Aiueo, Childhood, socializatio

PERENCANAAN PRODUKSI MENGGUNAKAN GOAL PROGRAMMING (Studi Kasus di Bakpia Pathuk 75 Yogyakarta)

Semakin berkembangnya jumlah UKM yang memproduksi bakpia di Yogyakarta maka membuatpersaingan semakin meningkat. Sehingga setiap owner selain harus memiliki inovasi dalam produksi danpemasaran, mereka juga harus memiliki perencanaan produksi yang baik untuk mempertahankanstabilitas keuangan perusahaan. Bakpia Patuk 75 adalah perusahaan yang memproduksi bakpia denganberbagai macam varian rasa.Setiap jenis varian yang dijual memiliki harga pokok produksi dan tingkatpermintaan yang berbeda. Namun demikian perencanaan produksi yang dijalankan perusahaankadangkala tidak dapat memenuhi permintaan pembeli yang berfluktuasi. Akibatnya seringkali terjadikelebihan dan kekurangan produk. Perusahaan berkeinginan meminimalkan biaya produksi dansekaligus memaksimalkan sumberdaya yang dimilikinya.dimana kedua tujuan tersebut memiliki sifat yangsaling bertentangan satu sama lain dalam upaya pencapainnya. Untuk membantu memecahkanpermasalahan multi objektif tersebut digunakan pendekatan goal programming. Hasil perencanaanproduksi dengan menggunakan metode Goal Programming ini mampu menghasilkan kombinasi produkyang dapat dijadikan dasar untuk menentukan jumlah produk yang akan diproduksi berdasarkansasaran-sasaran yang diinginkan perusahaan.Kata kunci : Perencanaan Produksi, Multiple Criteria Decision Making,Goal Programming

Pengendalian Hama Ulat Menggunakan Larutan Daun Pepaya dalam Peningkatan Produksi Sawi (Brassica Juncea L.)

This research was conducted from March to May 2016 at Bina Putra Garden, Guntung Payung, Landasan UlinDistrict, Banjarbaru. The Purpose of study to determine the effect of papaya leaf solution and the better concentration to against leaf-eating caterpillars pests and to promoted mustard production. The experimental design used a randomized block design one way with four of solution of papaya leaf percentage treatments (0, 40, 70 and 100). All treatments were made in the formulation 100 ml of solution. Study results showed that papaya leaf solution concentration of 100% is capable to control leaf- eating caterpillar pets and production of mustard

Pengaruh Manfaat Proteksi dan Investasi Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Asuransi Pendidikan Smart Kidz Axa Financial Indonesia Cabang Pekanbaru

This research aims to investigate the influence of protection benefits and investment benefits against purchasing decisions on insurance education Smart Kidz AXA Pekanbaru. This research was conducted at PT. AXA Financial Indonesia branch Pekanbaru. Sample is determined by saturated technique with a sample of 34 custumers. Data is collected by questionnaire method. The method of data analysis used multiple linear regression . The results obtained F-value (10.356)> F-table (3.33) means simultaneously protection benefits and investment benefits have a positive and significant impact on the purchasing decision on insurance education Smart Kidz AXA Pekanbaru. While partially, protection benefits significantly influence purchasing decisions education and investment benefits do not affect significantly to purchasing decisions on insurance education Smart Kidz. This is proven by the regression coefficient, regression coefficients of variable protection benefits is 0.428 and investment benefits is 0.048. The value of the coefficient of determination is obtained 0.313 means both variables may explain purchasing decisions on insurance education Smart Kidz of 31.3% and the rest of 68.7% explained by other factors not examined

Prevalence of Appendical Metastasis in Primary Surgery of Ovarian Epithelial Cancer: Prevalensi Metastasis Apendiks Pada Bedah Primer Kanker Epitel Ovarium

Objective: To determine the prevalence of metastasis to appendix from primary surgery of ovarian epithelial cancer at National General Hospital Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM), Indonesia.Methods: A cross sectional study was done using ovarian epithelial cancer patient medical record whose primary ovarian cancer and appendectomy surgery were conducted on July to December 2019 at RSCM. Patients without appendix histopatology result and previous chemotherapy were excluded in this study. Consecutive method and random sampling were used in this study.Results: : A total of 80 subjects were included in this study. Subjects have average age of 48 years old. Out of all samples, 43 samples (53.8%) were defined as stage I patient, 7 subjects (8.8%) as stage II, 30 subjects (37.5%) as stage III, and none as stage IV. Appendectomy were done and eight subjects (10%) experienced metastasis to appendix. A total of 19 subjects (23.8%) had chronic appendicitis and 53 subjects (66.3%) did not have metastasis to the appendix. Among eight subjects having appendix involvement, 4 had mucinous histology, 2 serous, and 2 endometrioid. Six out of eight were diagnosed at clinical stage III and two were diagnosed at stage I.Conclusion: The prevalence of appendix metastases from primary surgery in ovarian epithelial cancer at RSCM was 10%. Based on this research, appendectomy can be considered on ovarian cancer surgeryKeywords: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;appendix, metastasis, ovarian cancer. &nbsp; Abstrak Tujuan: Mengetahui prevalensi metastasis kanker epitelial ovarium ke apendiks pada pembedahan primer kanker epitelial ovarium di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM), Indonesia. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi potong lintang menggunakan data rekam medis pasien kanker ovarium epitelial yang menjalani pembedahan primer dan apendiktomi pada bulan Juli hingga Desember 2019 di RSCM Pasien tanpa histopatologi apendiks atau pernah dilakukan kemoterapi sebelumnya dieksklusi dari penelitian. Digunakan metode pengambilan sampel secara acak. Hasil: Didapatkan 80 subjek penelitian yang diikutsertakan dalam penelitian. Dari 80 subjek penelitian, didapatkan rerata usia 48 tahun. Sebanyak 43 subjek (53,8%) didiagnosis dengan stadium I, 7 subjek (8,8%) sebagai stadium II, 30 subjek (37,5%) stadium III. Dari 80 subjek yang menjalani apendiktomi, didapatkan 8 subjek (10%) anak sebar ke apendiks, 19 subjek (23,8 %) apendisitis kronis, 53 subjek (66,3%) tidak terdapat anak sebar. Dari 8 subjek yang terdapat anak sebar ke apendiks dengan temuan histologi 4 musinosum, 2 serosum, 2 endometroid. Sebanyak enam dari delapan subjek terdiagnosis pada stadium klinis stadium III dan dua lainnya pada stadium klinis satu. Kesimpulan: Prevalensi metastasis apendiks pada operasi primer kanker ovarium epitelial di RSCM adalah sebesar 10%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, apendektomi dapat dipertimbangkan dilakukan pada pembedahan baik stadium awal maupun stadium lanjut.Kata kunci: , apendiks , kanker ovarium, metastati

Pengaruh Pelatihan Kerja, Pengembangan Karir dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai di Dinas Cipta Karya Kabupaten Banyumas

This study aimed to determine the effect of job training, career development and work environment on the performance of employees in Department of Human Settlements Banyumas regency, either partially or simultaneously. The method used in the sampling is purposive sampling, the sampling was based on the consideration to fit the study criteria in order to increase the accuracy of the sample. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression with the significant level (α) 0.05. The results of this study concluded that the positive effect of job training on the performance of employees in the Department of Human Settlements Banyumas regency, with a significant value of 0.031 is less than 0.05. Career development positive influence on the performance of employees in the Department of Human Settlements Banyumas regency, with a significant value of 0.000 is less than 0.05. The work environment positive influence on the performance of employees in the Department of Human Settlements Banyumas regency, with significant value of 0.000 is less than 0.05. Job training, career development and work environment simultaneously affects the performance of employees in the Department of Human Settlements Banyumas regency, with a significant value of 0.000 is less than 0.05. Advice for leaders should work to improve the training of civil servants stationed appropriate initial education field and conducted the training as well as suggestions for training held in accordance with the needs of employees so that employees fully understand their duties and functions. To enhance the career development of employees should know the position / employee positions will get next. To improve the work environment should provide a place of their own to save the document to make it look more presentable. To improve the performance of the three points above should be met then the performance of employees will increase. Keywords: Job Training, Career Development, Work Environment and Employee Performanc