Baturaja University Research Articles

Pengaruh Kompensasi Non Finansial terhadap Kepuasan Kerja dan Dampaknya terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Universitas Baturaja

Purpose: The writing of research aimed to give analysys regarding the impact of non-financial compensation on job satisfaction and its effect on the performance of Baturaja University. Research methodology: This study used a quantitative method. Data was collected by creating a research instrument that was distributed to 53 employees of Baturaja University as the research sample and analyzed using path analysis Results: The results of the study show that there is a significant effect of non-financial compensation on employee performance through the mediation of the job satisfaction variable Limitations: This study has limitations in terms of the sample, which is restricted to employees with a tenure of 3 years after being appointed as permanent employees, totaling 53 people. It is hoped that the sample size and other independent factors can be expanded for future research. Variables such as the work environment, leadership, career development, and other related topics may also influence the improvement of employee performance. Contribution: As additional information to expand knowledge, it can also be used as a reference for researchers who will conduct similar studies in the future. Furthermore, it can provide input or contribute ideas to the University in improving employee performance through satisfaction indicators, so that employee performance becomes better and aligns with the University's Vision and Mission.

The Relationship between Study Habits and Academic Achievement in English Education Study Program at Baturaja University

The problem of this research was “is there correlation between study habits and academic achievement in English education study program at Baturaja University”?. Therefore, this study aims to describe whether or not it is there correlation between students’ habits and academic achievement of the students. This study used correlational design. The population of the research was 67 students. The questionnaire and documentation were used for collecting the data. To analyze the data , researchers used Pearson – Product Moment Correlation and descriptive statistics using the SPSS ver.25. The result showed that there is no or weak correlation between study habits and academic achievement in English Education Study Program at Baturaja University (r = 0.062, p>0.05). In conclusion, some factors that influence learning achievement were not only study habits, but also students’ learning motivation, their learning environment, facilities by educational institutions and it can affect their academic achievement.

Effect of non-financial compensation on job satisfaction and its impact on employee performance at Baturaja University

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the impact of non-financial compensation on job satisfaction and its effect on the performance of Baturaja University. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a survey method by distributing questionnaires to 53 employees of Baturaja University as the research population. Path analysis was used to examine the direct and indirect relationships between independent, dependent, and mediating variables. The variables in this study are non-financial compensation, employee performance as the dependent variable, and job satisfaction as the mediating variable. Results: The analysis results show that non-financial compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Additionally, nonfinancial compensation has a positive and significant impact on employee performance. The path analysis indicates that job satisfaction mediates the effect of non-financial compensation on employee performance. Therefore, Baturaja University is expected to pay more attention to the nonfinancial aspects of compensation to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.

Problem Encountered by the Students in Speaking English at English Students of Baturaja University

This research analyzes the problems faced by students of the English language education study program at Baturaja University, in speaking English. This type of research is descriptive qualitative using a survey approach. The sample in this study consisted of 48 students including the second semester with 26 respondents and the fourth semester with 22 students as respondents. Data was collected through a questionnaire using Google Form which was then distributed online via WhatsApp groups for each respondent class. It consist 20 statement with 2 indicator, namely: linguistic problems and psychology problems. The researcher used four point of likert scale for analyzing the data recapitulation, The researchers found two problems faced by students when speaking English, including linguistic problems and psychological problems. The results research show that 28,13% strongly agree, 46,2% agree, 20,01% disagree, 5,64% strongly disagree of students have linguistic problems in speaking English with the highest cause being lack of vocabulary. Meanwhile, regarding psychological problems, based on research resultsresearch show that 19,4% strongly agree, 46,2% agree, 20,01% disagree, 5,64% strongly of students have psychology problems in speaking English with the highest cause being lack of self-confidence. Thus, it can be seen that the most dominant causing problems in speaking English among students is linguistic problems.

The Correlation Between Students’ Habit in Watching English Movies and Students’ Listening Skills at English Education Study Program of Baturaja University

The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between students' habits of watching English movies and their listening skills within the English Education Study Program at Baturaja University. This research specifically targets the second-semester students of this program. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data was gathered through questionnaires and tests. The population consisted of all students in the English Education Study Program at Baturaja University, with a sample of 26 students selected through purposive sampling. To collect data on students' movie-watching habits, a questionnaire was employed, while listening skills were assessed using an English book by Jack C. Richards (2010). The Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed a positive correlation between students' habits of watching English movies and their listening skills, as evidenced by a correlation coefficient (rxy) of 0.801. This indicates a very strong relationship, leading to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha) and the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho). Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a significant and strong positive correlation between the students' habits of watching English movies and their listening skills. This study underscores the importance of integrating engaging activities such as movie-watching into language learning curriculums to enhance listening proficiency.

Combination of Profile Matching and SAW Methods for College KIP Admission

The KIP College program at Baturaja University has been running since 2020. The large number of people interested in this program has made the university that runs this program have difficulty making decisions about recipients of the KIP college program. The data is on interested participants in the KIP program studying at Baturaja University (UNBARA). The gap between the quota determined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and the number of registrants triggers difficulties for management in making decisions. This research aims to analyze the KIP Kuliah program selection results using the combination of Profile Matching and SAW methods. From the analysis of determining criteria and rankings using the Combination Method of Profile Matching and SAW, the results show the names of students who will occupy the UNBARA KIP program quota. The result of data calculations already obtained a value of 1,96667 with alternative data A208 in the name of Randi. Alternative A208 can be recommended as the recipient of the College KIP because it has the profile most appropriate to the specified criteria. So, it can be concluded that SPK, using the combination of Profile Matching and SAW methods, can be applied as a form of recommendation in decision-making in determining UNBARA KIP college program recipients.

Combination of Profile Matching and SAW Methods for College KIP Admission

The KIP College program at Baturaja University has been running since 2020. The large number of people interested in this program has made the university that runs this program have difficulty making decisions about recipients of the KIP college program. The data is on interested participants in the KIP program studying at Baturaja University (UNBARA). The gap between the quota determined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and the number of registrants triggers difficulties for management in making decisions. This research aims to analyze the KIP Kuliah program selection results using the combination of Profile Matching and SAW methods. From the analysis of determining criteria and rankings using the Combination Method of Profile Matching and SAW, the results show the names of students who will occupy the UNBARA KIP program quota. The result of data calculations already obtained a value of 1,96667 with alternative data A208 in the name of Randi. Alternative A208 can be recommended as the recipient of the College KIP because it has the profile most appropriate to the specified criteria. So, it can be concluded that SPK, using the combination of Profile Matching and SAW methods, can be applied as a form of recommendation in decision-making in determining UNBARA KIP college program recipients

PERAN PEMUDA DALAM MENYUKSESKAN PEMILU DI DESA TERUSAN KECAMATAN BATURAJA TIMUR KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ULU

Youth participation during general elections in democratic countries still cannot be said to be high, this is influenced by the factor of many young people who miss at the time of general elections. One of the efforts to reduce it is by holding political education socialization and general elections to the public and youth in particular as prospective novice voters for the 2024 election, in order to reduce the number of abstentions and make youth smarter in elections and understand the role of youth in the success of the upcoming 2024 elections. The holding of political socialization so that youth not only become political objects but become political subjects. Therefore, the Government Science Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Baturaja University conducts service on political education and elections to welcome the 2024 election in Canal Village, East Baturaja District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The entire stage was carried out well as expected.

Training of Operating Video Conference for Online Learning During Covid-19

Lecturers required to have more capabilities in using technology as a facilitate in doing instructional process. In Covid-19 era, Indonesian Government enforced all level of education to use online learning method to prevent the spread of the disease. This policy also applies to university level education. Online learning is the only possible chosen method to keep continue the learning process as a substitute of offline learning. Facing this situation, lecturers need to upgrade their skill in using some software application to support online learning method, especially skill in operating video conference software application. Need assessment result showed that only 40% lecturers have capability in operating video conference software application. This article aims to describe the utilization of technology as a supporting system in online learning especially using vide conference to facilitate instructional process. The author uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive model in which the data and exposure presented in this paper sourced from the training. Data collection is taken by interviewing and distributing questionnaires. A training of operating video conference application and using LMS for online learning was held for lecturers in Baturaja University. The result shows that participants feel satisfied and get benefit from the implementation of this training.

Using WhatsApp Group in the Online English Learning Process at University During the Covid-19 Pandemic

There are many benefits to using WhatsApp as a medium for distance learning, including the fact that it excites students about learning even from a distance and encourages concentration when using groups. However, in this current study, the usefulness of WhatsApp Groups in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic of the English education study program at Baturaja University is investigated. The present writers utilized data gathered using a questionnaire and a Google Form as a bridge program. The results revealed that the benefits of WhatsApp media in the pandemic-related teaching and learning process WhatsApp makes it simple to send assignments, whether in the form of direct comments (chat groups), images, videos, PPTs, or other soft files, and features of. Moreover, the students enjoy learning activities. Out of all the replies respondents gave, most indicated that they would answer with the majority of statements they believed to be true for each item. This claims that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, using WhatsApp or creating WhatsApp Groups was incredibly helpful for their online learning process. The study's findings revealed that most participants thought that WhatsApp Groups are an effective medium.

Analisis Keberhasilan Sistem Informasi Akademik Universitas Baturaja Menggunakan Human Organization Technology Fit Model

Academic Information System (SIAKAD) is a system implemented by Baturaja University as a support for lecture activities. This study aims to determine what factors influence the success of SIAKAD using the Human Organization Technology Fit Model by applying 8 variables, namely system quality, information quality, service quality, system use, user satisfaction, structure, Environment and net benefit. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to students and lecturers of Baturaja University. Sampling using Probability Sampling with Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique. The data analysis used is PLS-SEM using SmartPLS 3.0 software. Based on the results of hypothesis testing of all variables, it was found that the factors that influence the success of SIAKAD are service quality 7.808, user satisfaction 8.389, have an influence on system use. Information quality 3.046 service quality 7.326 has an influence on user satisfaction. Information quality 2,605 service quality 3,671 has an influence on structure. System use 2.98 structure 4.223 environment 7.875 has an influence on net benefits and structure 9.627 has an influence on the environment. And factors that do not affect the success of SIAKAD, namely system quality 1.103 has no effect on system use, system quality 1.167 has no effect on user satisfaction, system quality 1.304 has no effect on structure, information quality 0.394 has no effect on system use and user satisfaction 0.787 has no effect on the net benefit.

Digital storytelling: How does it work for tertiary students’ speaking skill?

While it is still rewarding nowadays to use storytelling in language classroom, it mostly used in kindergarten, secondary, adult, and higher education respectively. Studies of English by storytelling are uncommon in the higher education and undergraduate levels and the way to increase technology is preferred to be a part of the language classroom, particularly in teaching speaking.Teaching speaking has the function of reducing certain disincentives. The instructor needs to provide learning opportunities as much as possible.Then there is also a need for an engaging learning environment to stimulate the drive of the students to speak.Digital storytelling is a media-based story to help the learners find a better way to discover the target language's ability to communicate. Digital storytelling media is a combination of text, voice, narration, music, sound effects, pictures, and graphics to create a fictional or non-fictional interactive narrative. This study aimed at investigating whether or not digital storytelling effective to improve the students’ speaking skills. This experimental study was participated by 26third semester students of BaturajaUniversity,, majoring in English Education Study program.The study revealed that it was effective to use digital story telling in improving the third students’ speaking ability of Baturaja University.
 
 Keywords: speaking skill; digital storytelling

The Students Perception on the Use of E-Book as Learning Sources at The Sixth Semester Students of English Education Study Program of Baturaja University

The purpose of this study was to find out the students perceptions on the use of e-book as learning sources at the sixth semester students of English Education Study Program of Baturaja University.The population of the research was 22 students majoring in English study program. The writer took 22 students by using total sampling.This study used descriptive qualitative method and the data was collected by using questionaire. The questionnaire consists of 20 items in the form of five likert scale. The result of the study showed that 92.90% students had positive response and support e book as learning sources. It indicated that e book was easy to use. By using e book the both students and lecturers can improve their creativity.

Students’ Perception of Flipped Classroom using TPACK : A preparation for Online and Multimedia Learning

The purpose of this research is to investigate student perceptions of flipped classroom which is combine with Information Communication and Technology (ICT). This is a preparation to design a learning model for Instructional Multimedia Course at Educational Technology Department, Baturaja University. The method of this research is quantitative descriptive using survey method and interview. The sample is all of the students at Educational Technology Department who will take Learning Multimedia course. The questionnaire was designed based on TPACK component. The result showed that The result showed that TK ( Technological Knowledge) got 95,175%, PK (Pedagogical Knowledge) got 80,6%, CK ( Content Knowledge) got 100%, TPK ( Technological Pedagogical Knowledge) got 91,9%, TCK (Technological Content Knowledge) got 83,9%, PCK ( Paedagogical Content Knowledge) got 62,9%, TPACK ( Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) got 93,5%. In general, students are interested in the flipped classroom model where the learning method is reversed, studying at home and meetings are used to do assignments. Furthermore, students expect the percentage of face-to-face meetings to be higher than online meetings, one of the reasons is that they been bored with online learning throughout the covid19 pandemic.

THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD USING MOBILE TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

The aim of this study is to find out the students’ perception toward using mobile technology for learning at Baturaja University. This study used the qualitative descriptive research design. The writer conducts 78 students as population of English Education Study Program. The writer only took 65 students as the sample by applying purposive sampling. The data was collected through the students’ perception questionnaire. Then the writer used descriptive statistics analysis technique using SPSS for analyzing the data based on percentage and frequency distributions. The results showed that overwhelming number of university had perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use toward the use of mobile technology for learning English. Majority of university students agreed that mobile technology was useful and easy to use for learning English. The findings indicated that students had high agreement interpretation on the using of mobile technology in perceived usefulness and ease of use to access mobile technology for learning English

A Study of Request Strategies used by EFL Baturaja University Students


 Abstract: The problem in this study contents is about the request strategies used by ESL Baturaja University Students. The aim of this study was to determine the most common request strategies used by EFL Baturaja University students. In this analysis, the descriptive approach was used as the research methodology. The study had 80 student population. The sample of the study was 22 that were taken by cluster random sampling taken from English students of English education study program in academic 2020/2021. For collecting the data writer was used a discourse completion test (DCT). Based on the result of the data showed that in the discourse completion test (DCT) regarding the strategy requests used by students. So the result was as much as 16.55°/c student responses used direct strategies, as many as 8 I .81/c student responses used conventionally indirect, and as many as I .62°/c student responses used Non- conventionally indirect. lt means t hat, the dominant request strategies used by EFL was t he conventionally indirect.
 

STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION THROUGH EDMODO: BLENDED LEARNING IN ESP CLASSROOM

<p>The advent of technology requires educators to bring technology into the classroom to involve the students as digital-native. Without having a motivation, a student or even a teacher or reader is unable to reach the learning objectives. Virtual worlds are believed to become creative complementary tools to inspire and enable the students to learn independently. They are widely used and blended with face-to-face learning in the teaching and learning process. This study focused on how Edmodo could raise students’ motivation. This descriptive study involved forty-four students of Education Technology Study Program of Baturaja University who took the English course in the second semester of academic year 2019/2020. The data were collected through a questionnaire with twenty questions and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The result showed that students were instrumentally motivated in learning English and students’ performance goal was higher than their learning goal even though there was no significant difference between the performance and learning goals.</p>

Speaking Skill through Task Based Learning in English Foreign Language Classroom

Speaking is one way to express ourselves when communicate. Most of students fail when they perform speaking skill. They faced problems in expressing themselves using in accurate, fluent and even simple sentences. Task based learning is an approach that need the completion of meaningful tasks. Task Based Learning focuses on the use of language for genuine in communication. This study used quasi experimental research. The sample of the study is Fourth Semester of English education study program of Baturaja University with the total sample 36 students. The data is conducted of two groups: one experimental group and one control group taught conventionally. Based on the data analysis the researcher concluded that task based learning was effective to improve the students’ speaking skill in EFL Classroom. The result data from the mean score of posttest in experimental class was 49,11and the mean score of posttest in control class was 51,88 . While, the value of sig. (2-tailed)=0.000 less than significant level (α=0.05), it meant that alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. The researcher concluded the result of posttest in experimental higher than the result of posttest in control class. It means that task based learning was significantly improve the students’ speaking skill at fourth semester of English education study program of Baturaja University. Based on the finding on questionnaire, it could be described that almost the students gave positive response on the use of task based learning. The students strongly agree that task based learning help them enjoy in learning English and they also mostly agree that task based activities is a good way to improve English vocabulary.

Students' Perception of Online Learning in Covid-19 Pandemic: A Preparation for Developing a Strategy for Learning from Home

The Covid-19 pandemic changed almost all of aspects in life order that was originally normal to not run as they should, including education field. During this pandemic, Baturaja University especially Educational Technology Department applied online learning. This research aimed to find out about students’ perception of online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. These perceptions will become the basic for further research. The research method used descriptive quantitative survey. The sample of this research was students of Educational Technology Department consisting 174 students. Data would be analysed quantitatively using percentages. Researcher gained information using indicator derived from front-end analysis by Lee Owen, they were audience analysis, technology analysis, critical-incident analysis and media analysis. Audience analysed showed that students prefer learning using visual style than verbal and auditory style. Technology analysis showed that students’ interest in learning using video got the highest percentage (89,9%) than game (68,4%) and LMS (78,9%). Critical incident analysis gained information about students’ enjoyment using online learning (74,5%), students’ understanding using online learning (36,8%), then students’ desire to keep continue studying using online learning (15,8%). Printed media showed that All of the students had their own mobile (100%) and owned internet access (86,8%) but only 52,6% students had ease in accessing the internet. The main result showed that students were unsatisfied with this kind of learning. 84,2% students did not want to continue learning using this way. Lack of facilities, especially internet connections could be the main cause. Some suggestions were given that the further researcher can prepare a learning model that is combined online and offline learning.

Penyuluhan Dampak Positif dan Negatif Media Sosial Terhadap Kalangan Remaja Di Desa Way Heling Kecamatan Lengkiti Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu

Starting from the work program of KKN Baturaja University students who asked lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering and Computers to conduct counseling with the theme "Appropriate Technology" in Way Heling Village, Lengkiti District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. This extension activity was aimed at youth cadets in Way Heling Village, where the purpose of community service conducted by the Faculty of Engineering and Computers at Baturaja University is to open up insights on social media and the distribution of information produced by social media in the digital age, to be selective, wise and critical in accessing and / or spreading information in the media social. The method of implementing activities in the form of counseling, discussion, question and answer and participants is youth youths added by the village helicopter Way Way. The results of the counseling showed that the teenagers were interested in creating social media in the economic, education and social culture field to improve their life expectancy and even they expected their village to be selected as a target village in terms of information and communication (information village). The conclusions that could be drawn from this extension activity showed a response positive and very good addressed by participants to the instructor.