An L2 Reader’s Word-Recognition Strategies: Transferred or Developed

Transfer of reading strategies from the first language (L1) to the second language (L2) has long puzzled educators, but what happens if the L1 is an alphabet language and the second is not, or if there is a mismatch in the languages’ grapheme-phoneme connection? Although some students readily adjust to reading and writing in their second language, others do not. Research has shown that orthographic depth may play a role in how readily a student can transfer reading strategies from his or her L1 (e.g., Akamatsu, 2003; Muljani, Koda, & Moates, 1998; Seymour, Aro, & Erskine, 2003). If readers typically depend on their language’s grapheme-phoneme connection or on visual cues in a nonalphabet language to develop wordrecognition strategies, ESL students may become frustrated when the graphics or orthographic depth of the second language does not match that of the first and the process, thereby, crosses the “threshold” of orthographic complexity (Seymour et al., 2003). An unreliable connection challenges the student to adjust strategies appropriately in order to develop an automaticity that furthers reading competence. If the task is too difficult, cognitive load may inhibit the process

PERSONALISASI E-LEARNING BERBASIS MODEL GAYA BELAJAR FELDER-SILVERMAN: ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR

Mengetahui gaya belajar peserta didik dapat membantu menciptakan pembelajaran yang lebih efektif, relevan, dan menarik, karena setiap individu peserta didik memiliki preferensi dalam cara mereka belajar dan memproses informasi yang sesuai dengan gaya belajarnya. Personalisasi E-learning digunakan untuk mengkustomisasi metode dan materi pembelajaran sehingga sesuai dengan preferensi gaya belajar masing-masing peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas penggunaan personal E-learning berdasarkan model gaya belajar Felder-Silverman (FSLSM) dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode mix method yang memanfaatkan kombinasi antara penelitian kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Kuantitatif terjadi ketika menganalisis data pengaruh efektivitas penggunaan E-learning untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar, sedangkan analisis kualitatif digunakan saat melakukan pengembangan Personalisasi E-learning serta media elektronik yang digunakan. Dengan berfokus pada pembelajaran menggunakan platform E-learning yang disesuaikan dengan preferensi gaya belajar individu, penelitian ini akan mengidentifikasi gaya belajar peserta didik melalui instrumen kuisioner Index of Learning Styles (ILS) yang terdigitalisasi. Penyediaan media pembelajaran dalam bentuk elektronik pada E-learning akan disesuaikan dengan gaya belajar masing-masing siswa, dan hasil belajar akan diukur melalui evaluasi pembelajaran. Perbandingan hasil belajar antara penggunaan personal E-learning dengan pembelajaran tanpa E-learning akan menjadi acuan untuk mengukur efektivitas dan pengaruh pendekatan personalisasi E-learning ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa berdasarkan pengujian statistik terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari penerapan personalisasi E-learning berdasarkan preferensi gaya belajar individu siswa terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Knowing students' learning styles can help create more effective, relevant and interesting learning, because each individual student has preferences in the way they learn and process information that suits their learning style. E-learning personalization is used to customize learning methods and materials so that they suit each student's learning style preferences. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of using personal E-learning based on the Felder-Silverman learning style model (FSLSM) in improving student learning outcomes. This research uses a mix method which utilizes a combination of quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative occurs when analyzing data on the influence of the effectiveness of using E-learning to improve learning outcomes, while qualitative analysis is used when developing Personalized E-learning and the electronic media used. By focusing on learning using an E-learning platform that is tailored to individual learning style preferences, this research will identify students' learning styles through the digitalized Index of Learning Styles (ILS) questionnaire instrument. The provision of learning media in electronic form in E-learning will be adjusted to each student's learning style, and learning outcomes will be measured through learning evaluations. A comparison of learning outcomes between the use of personal E-learning and learning without E-learning will be a reference for measuring the effectiveness and influence of this personalized E-learning approach. The research results show that based on statistical testing there is a significant influence from the application of personalized E-learning based on students' individual learning style preferences on student learning outcomes

KONSEP IMPLEMENTASI TACTICAL URBANISM DALAM PENINGKATAN KUALITAS FISIK KAMPUNG WISATA HIDROPONIK SIMOMULYO

Abstrak: Kampung Hidroponik Simomulyo memiliki potensi untuk menjadi kampung eduwisata karena partisipasi aktif warganya dalam kegiatan hidroponik. Kondisi fisik yang kurang menarik serta keterbatasan lahan dalam menampung serangkaian kegiatan menjadi penghambat dalam mewujudkan kampung eduwisata. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi dalam mengatasi kendala Kampung Hidroponik melalui penerapan konsep tactical urbanism agar mampu mengakomodir beragam kegiatan menjadi segmen-segmen yang fleksibel serta mampu memberikan konsep rancang yang memunculkan daya tarik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menggunakan tiga metode partisipatory melalui kegiatan Focus Group Discussion, pemetaan kegiatan sosial-ekonomi, serta perancangan kawasan. Hasil dari penerapan tactical urbanism di kampung hidroponik adalah terbentuknya konsep peningkatan kualitas fisik kampung untuk 5 zona kegiatan eduwisata. Kelima zona tersebut diantaranya zona A untuk kegiatan festival, zona B untuk kegiatan transisi menuju rest area, serta zona C-D-E untuk kegiatan edukasi hidroponik  .Hingga tersusunnya jurnal ini, persentase peningkatan kualitas fisik kampung yang telah diimplementasikan adalah sebesar 20% dengan teralisasinya konsep tactical urbanism pada zona A untuk kegiatan festival. Abstract:  Simomulyo Hydroponic Village has the potential to become an edutourism village due to the active participation of its citizens in hydroponic activities. Unattractive physical conditions and limited land to accommodate a series of activities are obstacles in realizing an edutourism village. This service aims to provide solutions in overcoming the obstacles of the Hydroponic Village through the application of the concept of tactical urbanism in order to be able to accommodate various activities into flexible segments and be able to provide design concepts that create attractiveness. This service activity uses three participatory methods through Focus Group Discussion activities, mapping of socio-economic activities, and regional design. The result of the application of tactical urbanism in hydroponic villages is the formation of concept to improving the physical quality of the village for 5 zones of edutourism activities. The five zones include zone A for festival activities, zone B for transition activities to rest areas, and zone C-D-E for hydroponic education activities. Until the writing of this journal, the percentage of improving the physical quality of the village that has been implemented is 20% with the realization of the concept of tactical urbanism in zone A for festival activities.  Abstrak: Kampung Hidroponik Simomulyo memiliki potensi untuk menjadi kampung eduwisata karena partisipasi aktif warganya dalam kegiatan hidroponik. Kondisi fisik yang kurang menarik serta keterbatasan lahan dalam menampung serangkaian kegiatan menjadi penghambat dalam mewujudkan kampung eduwisata. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi dalam mengatasi kendala Kampung Hidroponik melalui penerapan konsep tactical urbanism agar mampu mengakomodir beragam kegiatan menjadi segmen-segmen yang fleksibel serta mampu memberikan konsep rancang yang memunculkan daya tarik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menggunakan tiga metode partisipatory melalui kegiatan Focus Group Discussion, pemetaan kegiatan sosial-ekonomi, serta perancangan kawasan. Hasil dari penerapan tactical urbanism di kampung hidroponik adalah terbentuknya konsep peningkatan kualitas fisik kampung untuk 5 zona kegiatan eduwisata. Kelima zona tersebut diantaranya zona A untuk kegiatan festival, zona B untuk kegiatan transisi menuju rest area, serta zona C-D-E untuk kegiatan edukasi hidroponik[dp1] [S2] .Hingga tersusunnya jurnal ini, persentase peningkatan kualitas fisik kampung yang telah diimplementasikan adalah sebesar 20% dengan teralisasinya konsep tactical urbanism pada zona A untuk kegiatan festival. Kata Kunci: Perancangan, Tactical Urbanism, Kampung Hidroponik, Eduwisata Abstract:  Simomulyo Hydroponic Village has the potential to become an edutourism village due to the active participation of its citizens in hydroponic activities. Unattractive physical conditions and limited land to accommodate a series of activities are obstacles in realizing an edutourism village. This service aims to provide solutions in overcoming the obstacles of the Hydroponic Village through the application of the concept of tactical urbanism in order to be able to accommodate various activities into flexible segments and be able to provide design concepts that create attractiveness. This service activity uses three participatory methods through Focus Group Discussion activities, mapping of socio-economic activities, and regional design. The result of the application of tactical urbanism in hydroponic villages is the formation of concept to improving the physical quality of the village for 5 zones of edutourism activities. The five zones include zone A for festival activities, zone B for transition activities to rest areas, and zone C-D-E for hydroponic education activities. Until the writing of this journal, the percentage of improving the physical quality of the village that has been implemented is 20% with the realization of the concept of tactical urbanism in zone A for festival activities. Keywords: Design, Tactical Urbanism, Hydroponic Village, Eduwisata  [dp1]Sebaiknya disertakan persentase perubahan lingkungan eduwisata yang terjadi sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan tactical urbanism? [S2]Telah ditambahka

Training health providers to address unhealthy alcohol use in primary care: a cross-sectional, multicenter study.

Background: Health professionals’ training is a key element to address unhealthy alcohol use in Primary Care (PC). Education about alcohol use can be effective in improving PC provider’s knowledge and skills addressing alcoholrelated problems. The aim of the study was to evaluate the training of health professionals to address unhealthy alcohol use in PC. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, multicenter study was performed. Location: PC centres of the Spanish National Health System (SNHS). Participants: Family physicians, residents and nurses completed an online questionnaire that inquired about their training (none, basic, medium or advanced), knowledge and preventive practices aimed at reducing unhealthy alcohol use. The study population was recruited via random sampling, stratified by the regions of the SNHS’s PC centre, and by email invitation to members of two Spanish scientific societies of Family Medicine. Results: A total of 1760 professionals participated in the study. Sixty-seven percent (95% CI: 67.5–71.8) reported not having received specific training to address unhealthy alcohol use, 30% (95% CI: 27.4–31.7) reported having received basic training, and 3% (95% CI: 2.3–4.0) medium/advanced training. The training received was greater in younger providers (p < 0.001) who participated in the PAPPS (Preventive Activities and Health Promotion Programme) (p < 0.001). Higher percentages of providers with intermediate or advanced training reported performing screening for unhealthy alcohol use (p < 0.001), clinical assessment of alcohol consumption (p < 0.001), counselling of patients to reduce their alcohol intake (p < 0.001) or to abstain, in the cases of pregnant women and drivers (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study reveals a low level of training among Spanish PC providers to address unhealthy alcohol use. A higher percentage of screening, clinical assessment and counselling interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy alcohol use was reported by health professionals with an intermediate or advanced level of training.post-print565 K

Prevalence of hazardous alcohol use among Spanish primary care providers

Background: Alcohol use by health care professionals is one of the potential factors that may affect the prevention of hazardous drinking in Primary Care (PC). The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of hazardous alcohol use by PC professionals and assess the existing relationship between socio-demographic and occupational variables of PC professionals and their alcohol use. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational, multicenter study was performed. Location: PC sites of the Spanish National Health Care System (NHS). Participants: Physicians and nurses, who completed an online questionnaire intended to identify the pattern of hazardous alcohol use through the AUDIT-C test. The study population was recruited through random sampling stratified by regions of the PC sites in the NHS. The primary measurements: Frequency of alcohol use, number of drinks containing alcohol on a typical day, frequency of six or more drinks on one occasion. Results: One thousand seven hundred sixty professionals completed the questionnaire. Hazardous alcohol use was detected in 27.80% (95% CI: 25.5–29.7) of PC providers. The prevalence of hazardous alcohol use was higher in males (34.2%) [95% CI: 30.4–37.6] and professionals aged 56 years or over (34.2%) [95% CI: 28.2–40.2]. The multiple logistic regression analysis revealed a higher hazardous use in males (OR = 1.52; 95% CI: 1.22–1.90), PC physicians (OR = 1.42; 95% CI: 1.01–2.02) and professionals with more time worked (OR = 1.03; 95% CI: 1.01–1.05). Conclusion: Our study shows the current prevalence of hazardous alcohol use among Spanish PC providers, revealing a higher percentage of hazardous alcohol use in healthcare professionals compared to the Spanish general population. Further interventions are required to increase the awareness of negative consequences derived from alcohol use among PC professionals and its impact on the clinical settingThe study has been financed by the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC, Sociedad Española de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria) through the Francesc Borrell Scholarship in the year 2018 and has been awarded with the 1st Prize for the best Research Project in Primary Care by the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians (SEMERGEN, Sociedad Española de Médicos de Atención Primaria) in the year 2018. Also, this publication has been financed by one of the PhD scholarships, SEMERGEN, 2018

Whole breast and regional nodal irradiation in prone versus supine position in left sided breast cancer

Background: Prone whole breast irradiation (WBI) leads to reduced heart and lung doses in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy. In this feasibility trial, we investigated the prone position for whole breast + lymph node irradiation (WB + LNI). Methods: A new support device was developed for optimal target coverage, on which patients are positioned in a position resembling a phase from the crawl swimming technique (prone crawl position). Five left sided breast cancer patients were included and simulated in supine and prone position. For each patient, a treatment plan was made in prone and supine position for WB + LNI to the whole axilla and the unoperated part of the axilla. Patients served as their own controls for comparing dosimetry of target volumes and organs at risk (OAR) in prone versus in supine position. Results: Target volume coverage differed only slightly between prone and supine position. Doses were significantly reduced (P < 0.05) in prone position for ipsilateral lung (Dmean, D2, V5, V10, V20, V30), contralateral lung (Dmean, D2), contralateral breast (Dmean, D2 and for total axillary WB + LNI also V5), thyroid (Dmean, D2, V5, V10, V20, V30), oesophagus (Dmean and for partial axillary WB + LNI also D2 and V5), skin (D2 and for partial axillary WB + LNI V105 and V107). There were no significant differences for heart and humeral head doses. Conclusions: Prone crawl position in WB + LNI allows for good breast and nodal target coverage with better sparing of ipsilateral lung, thyroid, contralateral breast, contralateral lung and oesophagus when compared to supine position. There is no difference in heart and humeral head doses

Seribu angin : Upaya membenturkan antarkiai lewat panggung politik

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