USING SHORT STORY STRATEGY TO DEVELOP READING COMPREHENSION OF GRADE EIGHT STUDENTS

This research aims at proving if the application of the short story can develop the students’ reading comprehension. The sample of this research was grade eight students of SMP Negeri 3 Palu particularly class D and class E, namely class E as the experimental group and class D as the control group. The treatment was given to the experimental group using the short story, while the control group was not. To collect the data, the researcher used test instrument (pre-test and post-test). The finding confirmed that the mean scores of  pre-test in both groups were different. The control group had a higher score which was 57.19 while the experimental group was 44.69. This result showed that the students in the experimental group had problems in reading comprehension which needed to improve. However, after treatment, the result of the two groups showed significant distinction. The mean score of the experimental group rose to 71.80 while the control group was 64.45. Moreover, to prove the hypothesis, the process of calculating the result was continued by comparing the t-counted and t-table by applying the level of significance (df) at 62 (32+32-2). The result showed that the value of the t-counted was 8.70 which was higher than the t-table (1.670). It means that the hypothesis of the research was accepted. In conclusion, using short story can develop the students reading comprehension. Keywords: Develop, Reading Skill, Short Stor

GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN KADER TENTANG INTERPRETASI GRAFIK PERTUMBUHAN BALITA DI POSYANDU DESA LOSARI KIDUL TAHUN 2021

Latar Belakang : Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) merupakan alat untuk mengetahui kemajuan pertumbuhan dan status gizi balita di Indonesia. Di era pandemic covid- 19 ini terdapat masalah pada saat melakukan kegiatan posyandu, permasalahan yang terjadi yaitu pada langkah ke 4 tidak dilaksanakan dengan baik. Kader tidak melakukan interpretasi grafik pertumbuhan balita dikarenakan kurangnya pemahaman kader terhadap plotting hasil penimbangan berat badan dan tinggi badan. Tujuan : Mengetahui Gambaran Pengetahuan Kader Tentang Interpretasi Grafik Pertumbuhan Balita Di Posyandu Desa Losari Kidul. Metode Penelitian : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh kader posyandu dengan jumlah 20 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah total sampling dengan besar sampel sebanyak 20 responden. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuesioner dengan menggunakan analisis univariat. Hasil : Hasil penelitian didapatkan pengetahuan kader tentang interpretasi grafik pertumbuhan dengan pengetahuan baik sebanyak 100%, grafik pertumbuhan balita dengan pengetahuan baik sebanyak 100%, penyebab berat badan tidak naik sebagian besar pengetahuan kurang 85% dan sebagian kecil berpengetahuan baik sebanyak 15%, mengubah perilaku cara merawat dan memberi makan anak serta memberikan nasehat tentang anjuran pemberian makan sesuai golongan usia dengan pengetahuan baik sebanyak 100,0%, tanda-tanda balita sakit dan balita gizi kurang dengan pengetahuan baik 100,0%. Kesimpulan : Gambaran pengetahuan kader tentang interpretasi grafik pertumbuhan balita di Desa Losari Kidul sebagian besar sudah memiliki pengetahuan baik (100%). Saran : Diharapkan peneliti selanjutnya dapat meneliti dengan jumlah sampel yang lebih banyak dengan menggambarkan hubungan pengetahuan kader terhadap partisipasi ibu balita dalam kegiatan posyandu balita Kata Kunci : Interpretasi, Grafik Pertumbuha

Mengidentifikasi Rasa Ingin Tahu Siswa terhadap Pelajaran IPS

This study aims to determine students' curiosity about social studies subjects. Curiosity is needed by students to encourage students to be interested in learning and exploring information in teaching and learning activities. Curiosity is needed by students to encourage students to be interested in learning and exploring information. Social studies learning which is one of the subjects at the level of basic education focuses its studies on human relations and the process of helping the development of capabilities in human relations. This research was conducted at Karawaci 4 Elementary School with a population of 250 Karawaci Elementary School students. The sample for this study used grade VI with a total of 36 students. Furthermore, class teachers and principals of Karawaci 4 Elementary School were also used as information to get as much data and information as possible to see how students curiosity about social knowledge. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The research analysis uses descriptive qualitative form of exposure or explanation of the data from observations and interviews. Although this social studies lesson a lot of material that demands to memorize and provide insights about social knowledge that shows knowledge about culture, diversity, and art. Keywords: Curiosity, Social Science, Student

Correlation of Cholinesterase Levels to Lung Function in Farmer Exposed by Organophosphate Pesticides in Sukorambi Village, Jember Regency

Abstract   Most of the Indonesia population work as a farmer. Pesticides are used in agriculture sector for pest and plant diseases. Pesticides can cause intoxication. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1-5 million cases of pesticides poisoning among agricultural workers occur in developing countries. Indonesia pesticide poisoning cases reach 771 cases. Organophosphate enter the body through inhalation. Organophosphate pesticides work systemic to inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme causing lung function disorders. The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation of cholinesterase levels to lung function in farmers exposed to organophosphate pesticides in Sukorambi Village, Jember Regency. This is an observational analytic study using a cross sectional design. Cholinesterase levels test using the DGKC method to determine the presence of poisoning, while for lung function test using spirometry with FVC, FEV1 and FEV1 / FVC ratios as parameters. The results of the test  in 30 samples showed 14.33% (4/30) abnormal cholinesterase levels or decreased. Lung function test showed 20% (6/30) had obstructive disorders, 43.33% (13/30) restrictive disorders and 36.67% (11/30) were normal. Data analysis using chi square showed a significant relationship (p = 0.049) between cholinesterase levels and lung function. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the level of cholinesterase to decrease in pulmonary physiology of farmers exposed to organophosphate pesticides in Sukorambi Village, Jember Regency.   Keyword :Organophosphate, cholinesterase level, lung function &nbsp

Literatur Review : Hubungan Dukungan Suami Terhadap Kejadian Postpartum Blues

The postpartum period (puerperium) is the period after the placenta is born and ends when the uterine organs return to normal as before pregnancy which occurs around six weeks. One of the problems that are often faced by postpartum mothers is their inability to adapt to new situations that make a mother experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a feeling disorder experienced by a mother after giving birth where the mother feels sadness, loses energy, finds it difficult to concentrate, feels guilty about herself and is worthless. One of the causes that influence a mother to experience postpartum depression is the lack of support from her husband to postpartum mothers. This research method uses a literature review that collects and analyzes research articles regarding husband's support for the occurrence of postpartum blues. Based on the results of the literature review, it can be seen that there is a relationship between husband's support and the occurrence of postpartum blues depression.AbstrakMasa nifas (puerperium) adalah masa setelah plasenta lahir dan berakhir saat organ rahim kembali normal seperti sebelum hamil yang terjadi sekitar enam minggu. Salah satu masalah yang sering dihadapi oleh ibu postpartum yaitu ketidakmampuanya untuk beradaptasi dengan situasi baru yang membuat seorang ibu mengalami depresi pascasalin. Depresi pasca melahirkan adalah suatu gangguan perasaan yang dialami oleh seseorang ibu setelah melahirkan dimana ibu merasakan kesedihan, kehilangan energi, sulit untuk berkonsentrasi, merasa bersalah pada dirinya dan tidak berharga. Salah satu penyebab yang mempengaruhi seorang ibu mengalami depresi postpartum adalah kurangnya dukungan dari suami kepada ibu postpartum. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan literature review yang mengumpulkan dan menganalisis artikel-artikel penelitian mengenai dukungan suami terhadap terjadinya kejadian postpartum bluescpendekatan data (data base) google scholar, pubmed dengan kata kunci seperti dukungan suami, postpartum blues, depresi postpartum. Berdasarkan hasil literatur review dapat diketahui bahwa ada hubungan antara dukungan suami dengan terjadinya depresi postpartum blues

Literatur Review : Hubungan Dukungan Suami Terhadap Kejadian Postpartum Blues

The postpartum period (puerperium) is the period after the placenta is born and ends when the uterine organs return to normal as before pregnancy which occurs around six weeks. One of the problems that are often faced by postpartum mothers is their inability to adapt to new situations that make a mother experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a feeling disorder experienced by a mother after giving birth where the mother feels sadness, loses energy, finds it difficult to concentrate, feels guilty about herself and is worthless. One of the causes that influence a mother to experience postpartum depression is the lack of support from her husband to postpartum mothers. This research method uses a literature review that collects and analyzes research articles regarding husband's support for the occurrence of postpartum blues. Based on the results of the literature review, it can be seen that there is a relationship between husband's support and the occurrence of postpartum blues depression.AbstrakMasa nifas (puerperium) adalah masa setelah plasenta lahir dan berakhir saat organ rahim kembali normal seperti sebelum hamil yang terjadi sekitar enam minggu. Salah satu masalah yang sering dihadapi oleh ibu postpartum yaitu ketidakmampuanya untuk beradaptasi dengan situasi baru yang membuat seorang ibu mengalami depresi pascasalin. Depresi pasca melahirkan adalah suatu gangguan perasaan yang dialami oleh seseorang ibu setelah melahirkan dimana ibu merasakan kesedihan, kehilangan energi, sulit untuk berkonsentrasi, merasa bersalah pada dirinya dan tidak berharga. Salah satu penyebab yang mempengaruhi seorang ibu mengalami depresi postpartum adalah kurangnya dukungan dari suami kepada ibu postpartum. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan literature review yang mengumpulkan dan menganalisis artikel-artikel penelitian mengenai dukungan suami terhadap terjadinya kejadian postpartum bluescpendekatan data (data base) google scholar, pubmed dengan kata kunci seperti dukungan suami, postpartum blues, depresi postpartum. Berdasarkan hasil literatur review dapat diketahui bahwa ada hubungan antara dukungan suami dengan terjadinya depresi postpartum blues