The Islam and the Green Paradigm (a Proposed Solution From Islamic Eco-theology for the East Kalimantan Environmental Problems)

For years East Kalimantan has been one area that suffers from large deforestations. This condition worsens the ongoing global warming on earth. Based on critical documentary analysis, this article explains the conditions of East Kalimantan forest under different global and national political conditions. This article proposes social awareness raising among different stakeholders on environment using religious (Islamic) scholarly perspectives as one of many solutions to overcome further forest and environmental destruction

Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Labuhanbatu, North Sumatera

Background:World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) be given to infants from birth up to 6 months and continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary food until the child celebrates the second year birthday without water, food or drink. The only exceptions are rehydration salts and syrups that contain medicine. Breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development, and protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality due to common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea or pneumonia, and helps for a quicker recovery during illness. This study aimed to determine knowledge, attitude, and their associations with EBF in Labuhanbatu, North Sumatera. Subjects and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted in the catchment area of Puskesmas (community health center) Sukamakmur, Bilah, Labuhanbatu, North Sumatera. A sample of 68 lactating women was selected for this study. The dependent variable was EBF. The independent variables were maternal knowledge and attitude toward EBF. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple logistic regression. Results: Women with better knowledge (OR= 4.52; 95% CI= 2.27 to 7.58; p= 0.001) and favourable attitude (OR= 6.17; 95% CI= 3.54 to 9.10; p= 0.038) were more likely to breastfeed exclusively than counterparts with poorer knowledge and unfavourable attitude. Conclusion: Maternal knowledge and attitude positively affect exclusive breast¬fee¬ding. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, exclusive breast feeding, wome

STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN PARAPHRASING

Abstrak: Penelitian ini merupakan sebuah studi kasus pada mahasiswa semester tujuh di kelas Seminar on ELT tahun ajaran 2013/2014. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan mahasiswa dalam paraphrase, masalah yang dihadapi dalam memparaphrase dan penyebab permasalahan dalam paraphrase. Partisipan penelitian ini berjumlah 13 orang. Data diperoleh dari tes paraphrase, kuesioner and interview. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 76,92%  paraphrase mahasiswa termasuk dalam kategori tidak memuaskan. Dari hasil test ditemukan bahwa 76,92% mahasiswa melakukan kesalahan dalam  mengubah susunan ide yang menyiratkan bahwa mereka memiliki masalah dalam mengubah susunan ide, semetara 76,92% responden kuesioner and 80% mahasiswa yang diinterview memilih mengubah kata sebagai masalah mereka dalam paraphrase. Perbedaan hasil dari setiap instrument penelitian disebabkan oleh kurangnya pemahaman mengenai kriteria paraphrase yang baik. Kemudian, kurang menguasai kosakata and pemahaman mengenai paraphrase ditemukan sebagai penyebab dari masalah paraphrase mahasiswa. Kata Kunci: Masalah Paraphrase, Karya Ilmiah Abstract: This is a case study of the seventh semester students in Seminar on ELT class academic year 2013/2014. It was conducted with aims to find out the students ability in paraphrasing, the problems faced in paraphrasing and the causes of the problems in paraphrasing. There were 13 participants in this study. The data were collected from paraphrasing test, questionnaire and interview. The finding of the data analysis showed 76.92% of the students’ ability in paraphrasing qualified in unsatisfactory level. From the test, it was found that 76.92% of the students made mistake in changing the order of ideas, while 76.92% respondents of the questionnaire and 80% of  interviewees mentioned changing word as their problem in paraphrasing. The different result of the instruments was caused by the students’ lack of understanding toward the criteria of a good paraphrasing. Furthermore, lack of vocabulary and understanding about paraphrasing discovered as the causes of the students’ problems in paraphrasing. Keywords: Paraphrasing problems, Academic Writing

DEMOKRATISASI PEMERINTAHAN DESA (Study Analisis Proses Demokratisasi Pemerintahan Desa Menurut UU No. 22 Tahun 1999 Tentang Pemerintahan Daerah di Desa Kalipang Kecamatan Sarang Kabupaten Rembang)

Democratization process as one aspect pf the implementation of Law Number 22, 1999, in rural areas is an interesting phenomenon, including the case of Kalipang Village. This article is focused on autonomy, governance and decentralization aspects, based on the fact that there are some weaknesses in the democratization process in Indonesia related to governance in rural areas. Although the people’s participation could be channeled through Village Representative Body (BPD), but this institution also faces some problems. The educational background of BPD members in Kalipang is good enough, but their professionalism in doing their job are still questionable. Meanwhile, the professionalism of Head of the Village is not so good, but his leadership is good enough. He is open to the people’s participation and is able to unite his people. However, there are some problems related to the people’s participation. It is recommended that BPD can play a stronger role in the future, for the sake of better democratization implementation in rural areas

Adat Perkawinan Masyarakat Desa Kampung Tengah Kecamatan Kuantan Hilir Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi

This thesis is proposed to qualify for a bachelor\u27s degree in sociology. It is titled "Adat Marriage of Kampung Tengah Village Community of Kuantan Hilir Sub-district of Kuantan Singingi Regency". This study aims to find out the functional response of the community about the marriage customs of the villages of central kampong. The marriage custom procedures in Kampung Tengah Village, namely: Introduction of a young man and a young woman, batanyo (enter the cigarette) and the last of the process of getting engaged. The engagement process involves picking up the sign, Tando tand tandus, tando tando, Manjalang fiance or samo then, Marriage or Marriage contract, Bainai, Bagholek / Kenduri, Night fetching husband, Mintuo bitch (visiting in-laws). The theory used in this research is the theory of social and functional change (parson) which includes into: Adaptation (A), Goal Attainment (G), Integration (I), and Latent Pattern Maintenance (L). Technique data collection used is interview and analyze data qualitatively. The result of this research is the functional response of Village Tengah village community to the tradition or custom of marriage that is better and happy with the marriage custom which is now because the first marriage lawfulness adoption now replaced by penghulu

Mengembangankan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak melalui Bermain Rancang Bangun Balok di Paud IT Al Fatih Kota Banda Aceh

Bermain dapat membantu mengembangkan keterampilan anak cara menyelesaikan masalah sederhana secara kreatif, maka penelitian ini mengangkat masalah bagaimana perkembangan kemampuan kognitif anak melalui bermain rancang bangun balok di PAUD IT Al-Fatih Kota Banda Aceh? Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan kemampuan kognitif anak melalui bermain rancang bangun balok di PAUD IT Al-Fatih Kota Banda Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan selama 2 siklus.Pada setiap siklus terdiri tiga jenis kegiatan bermain balok dan dilakukan melalui tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah anak PAUD IT Al Fatih Kota Banda Aceh usia 5-6 tahun berjumlah 12 orang anak terdiri atas 4 perempuan dan 8 laki-laki. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi wawancara dan unjuk kerja kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis deskriftif kualitatif,. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anak yang berkembang sangat baik (BSB) pada siklus I kegiatan pertama sebanyak 2 orang anak, kegiatan kedua sebanyak 2 orang anak, dan kegiatan ketiga sebanyak 3 orang anak. Meningkat pada siklus II yaitu kegiatan pertama sebanyak 7 orang anak, kegiatan kedua sebanyak 8 orang anak, dan kegiatan ketiga sebanyak 10 orang anak. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan kemampuan kognitif anak melalui bermain rancang bangun balok di PAUD IT Al Fatih Kota Banda Aceh dapat berkembang yaitu anak sudah dapat merancang bangunan dari balok dengan percaya diri dan mandiri sesuai bangunan yang ada pada sub tema dan dapat menceritakan hasil karyanya.Peneliti memotivasi dan mengapresiasi anak dalam bermain rancang bangun balok

Dampak Laju Perubahan Organisasional Terhadap Kepercayaan Dan Sikap Karyawan: Studi Kasus Pada Perusahaan-Perusahaan Teknologi Informasi Dan Komunikas

. This article investigating the impact of pace of organizational change on organizational trust and employees attitudes in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies. This study based on quantitative using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). The outcome of this study suggests that the pacing of organizational change should be done properly by balancing the change and stabilty of the organization. It could stimulate positive individual attitudes, such as enhancing job satisfaction, organizational commitment and and decreasing intention to leave organization. In addition, this research conclude that the organizational trust as supporting factor of positive organizational change and individual attitudes in the ICTs companies