Group Pretest-posttest Research Design Research Articles

The Improvement of Students’ Mathematical Communication Ability and Learning Interest on Junior High School through The Application of Reciprocal Teaching

This research is an experiment which aims to examine improving the mathematical communication skills and interest in learning of junior high school students in set material by implementing the reciprocal teaching learning model. The problem behind this research is that students' mathematical communication skills and interest in learning in set material are still in the low category, so learning alternatives are needed that can develop students' mathematical communication skills and interest in learning. The research method used is Pre-Experimental with a one group pretest-posttest research design. The population in this study were all class VII students in one of the private junior high schools in Karawang Regency. The sample in this research was 25 students with a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used is a communication skills test and a non-test in the form of a learning interest questionnaire. Based on the analysis of the data obtained, it shows that students' mathematical communication skills after implementing the reciprocal teaching model are better, namely from 8.32 to 75.32 and students' interest in studying set material after using the reciprocal teaching model is 60% in the low interest category and 40% with the high category which was previously 32% in the very low category and 68% in the low interest category. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the reciprocal teaching model can improve the mathematical communication skills and interest in learning of class VII SMP students in set material, although not optimally.

Effect of Structured Inquiry Powered by Web 2.0 Technologies on Conceptual Understanding: Light Concept

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the structured inquiry powered by Web 2.0 technologies on remedying sixth-grade students’ alternative conceptions of “light” and improving their conceptual understanding. The sample of the study consisted of 16 sixth-grade students enrolled to a science course at a public secondary school. Since the study evaluated student gains in conceptual understanding by means of pretest and posttest scores, the study employed a single group pretest-posttest research design, with a conceptual understanding test (CUT) and semi-structured interviews employed as the data collection tools. The collected quantitative data was analyzed using IBM’s SPSS 15 statistical software, whilst the qualitative data was analyzed by way of content analysis. The analytical results showed that the structured inquiry powered by Web 2.0 technologies positively impacted the students' conceptual understanding of light, as evidenced by their ability to differentiate between different types of reflection and provide coherent explanations for light-related phenomena.

Improvement Student Learning Outcomes Through Online Learning Using Nearpod

This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a one group pretest posttest research design. The population in this study were 61 public high school students in East Jakarta, and the sample used was 72 students. The data collection technique is to do a pretest and posttest using multiple choice questions that have been validated as many as 21 questions with options A, B, C, D and E. The results of data analysis, namely the hypothesis test paired sample test using SPSS 24, the results are ttable=1.66 < tcount =7.35 for df=71 indicates that the alternative hypothesis is accepted with sig.0.00 (<0.05), thus an increase in student chemistry learning outcomes in online learning using nearpod, with paired sample t test. Further analysis using gain test obtained a gain score of 0.22 low category, this is possible because students are still in the system adjustment stage learning from full offline to full online.

Education Of Animated Video Handling Primary Dysmenorrhea Towards Knowledge And Attiudes In Grade X Young Women At SMK Tri Guna Bhakti Surabaya

The incidence of menstruation indicates that physical maturity and the reproductive system have occurred in women. One of the disorders during menstruation is menstrual pain or primary dysmenorrhea. If primary dysmenorrhea is not treated, it will cause painful effects to reduce learning concentration which affects learning ability. Therefore, efforts that can be made to improve students' knowledge and attitudes in handling primary dysmenorrhea are by providing animated video education that is able to bring adolescents into an atmosphere of joy and joy. This study used the Pre-Experimental One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. The population is class X students at SMK Tri Guna Bhakti Surabaya. The research sample was 45 female students using random sampling techniques. Data collection used questionnaires and observation sheets, while data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test statistical test show a knowledge p value of 0.000 and an attitude of 0.001 which is less than the alpha limit determined by the researcher which is 0.05. There is an influence of animated video media on increasing the knowledge and attitudes of grade X students at SMK Tri Guna Bhakti Surabaya after being given an educational intervention for handling primary dysmenorrhea.

Effectiveness of Transitional Care Model on Knowledge Regarding Quality of Life Among Clients with Post Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction is the major cause of disability in many developing countries and by 2020 is forecast to be the major cause of disease burden world-wide and it is a slow progressive disease and can be reduced by adhering to certain life modification strategies. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of transitional care model on knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction in a selected hospital at Chennai. A quantitative approach using pre-experimental one group pretest post-test research design was adopted for the study and 30 samples that full filled the inclusion criteria were selected. The structured knowledge questionnaires were used to assess the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction. Following the intervention, a significant portion 19 (63.3%) exhibited moderately adequate knowledge, and 11(36.7%) achieved a level of adequate knowledge. Thus, the Transitional care model had a significant impact on enhancing client’s understanding regarding quality of life. Keywords: Transitional Care model, post myocardial infarction, quality of life, knowledge

Penerapan Budaya Pijat Bayi Sebagai Terapi Komplenter Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Tidur Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting Pada Bayi

Background: One of the main factors for babies to get quality sleep is with complementary massage. Baby massage is a touch therapy that can provide a sense of security and comfort to babies. Massage can help reduce muscle tension, so that the benefits obtained are that babies become calmer, more relaxed and sleep better (Permata, 2017). The aim is to determine whether there is an influence of massage culture as a complementary therapy on the quality of Baby Sleep (aged 1-12 months) in an effort to prevent stunting in Gunung Cupu Village, Ciamis Regency. Method: This study is a Quasi-experimental study with a One Group PreTest PostTest Design research design approach. Sample: The target of this study was babies (aged 1-12 months) in the Gunung Cupu Village area, Ciamis Regency, the sampling technique used consecutive sampling, namely selection by determining subjects who met the research criteria would be included in the study until a certain time until the number of samples was met and the data analysis technique in this study used Mann-Whitney. Results: Description of Baby Sleep Quality before Massage Therapy was given to Babies (1-12 months) in Gunung Cupu Village, Ciamis Regency, namely a small portion of respondents 3 people were good (30%), almost half of them 4 people were sufficient (40%), and most of the respondents 3 people (30%), description of Baby sleep quality after Massage Therapy was given to Babies (1-12 months) in Gunung Cupu Village, Ciamis Regency, namely almost half of them 4 people were Good (40%), most of the respondents 6 people were Sufficient (60%), and none of the respondents 0 people were Less (0%), there was an effect of Massage Therapy on Baby Sleep Quality (1-12 months) in Gunung Cupu Village, Ciamis Regency, analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with the results of the value of ρ (0.04) <α (0.05).

The Application of The Condition Construction Development Simulation Reflection (CCDSR) Learning Model Assisted by A Combination of Real-Virtual Experiments on Students' Science Process Skills on Static Fluid Material

The science process skills possessed by students are still in the low category. This is caused by a lack of learning activities that facilitate students to train and develop their existing science process skills in learning. This research aims to determine the improvement of science process skills through the application of the CCDSR learning model to static fluid material. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with a one group pretest posttest research design involving class XI MIPA students with a total of 31 participants. Data collection was carried out using scientific process skills test instruments and then analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity tests, hypothesis tests and N-Gain tests assisted by IBM SPSS version 29 software. Based on the results of data processing, the significance value of the normality test for the pretest was obtained at 0, 10 < 0.05, while for the posttest it was 0.086 > 0.05. Then, the homogeneity test has a significance value of 0.555 > 0.05, and the t test is <0.001. Meanwhile, the average increase in science process skills obtained from the N-Gain test was 0.62 in the medium category. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that applying the CCDSR learning model in learning can improve students' science process skills in static fluid material.

INFLUENCE OF THE NEARPOD EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE BASED ON THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL ON CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY IN CLASS V ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE LESSONS

This research aims to test the effect of using the Nearpod educational web based on Problem Based Learning on the critical thinking abilities of class V students at SDN Kembaran. The research method used is quantitative with a one group pretest-posttest research design. The research subjects involved 22 students in class V. The research instruments were an initial test (pretest) and a final test (posttest) which were used to measure critical thinking skills before and after the Nearpod problem-based learning intervention. Data collection was carried out by giving a test in the form of a description of 10 questions which had been tested for validity, reliability, level of difficulty and distinguishing power. Data analysis used descriptive statistical methods and inferential analysis with paired t-test to measure significant differences between pretest and posttest results. The research results showed an increase in the average pretest score of 60.2 while the posttest was 84. Based on the results of the normality test using the Pearson Shapiro Wilk correlation, it can be seen that the Pearson Correlation value obtained a pretest value of 0.527 and a posttest value of 0.548. Both mean they have a strong correlation and mean the data is normally distributed. The results of the correlation test between the pretest and posttest scores show that the probability is 0.000 < 0.50 (5% significance level), so Ho is rejected so it can be concluded that there is a relationship (correlation) between problem-based learning media nearpod and critical thinking skills.

The "E-UKGM" Model as an Effort to Improve the Quality ofRecording and Reporting Community Oral Health Efforts (UKGM) in Community Health Centers

UKGM is a dental health service activity carried out by the community through guidance from the health center. The obstacle to the implementation of UKGM is that the recording and reporting applied so far at the Community Health Centers is still manual. In the Bulukumba Regency area, recording and reporting of UKGM activities is still carried out manually, reports on UKGM activities are combined with other health reports, and there is no data on ongoing actions from the results of examinations on UKGM activities. Efforts are needed to improve the quality of recording and reporting of UKGM at Community Health Centers based on information systems. Objective: To prove that the E- UKGM model is effective as an effort to improve the quality of UKGM recording and reporting atCommunity Health Centers. Methods: Research and Development with Pre-experiment one Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. The research sample was TGM working at the health center totaling 20 people who were given the E- UKGM model . Data collection techniques are interviews and questionnaires. Data were processed with non- parametric tests. Results: The expert validation test of the E-UKGM model obtained an average of 82% with a very feasible category and r> 0.726. The recording and reporting mechanism, and the quality of data and information improved after being given the E-UKGM model compared to the previous p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The application of the E-UKGM model is effective in improving the quality of recording and reporting UKGM at the Community Health Centers.

Effectiveness of mental training to increase self-efficacy and reduce competition anxiety in athletes

This research aims (1) to see the effectiveness of mental training in increasing self-efficacy, and (2) reducing competition anxiety among taekwondo athletes in West Sumatera Province. This research used quasi-experimental method with one group pretest-posttest research design which involved 20 subjects, 10 subjects conducted in Dojang HTC Fighter to measure self-efficacy and another 10 subjects to measure competition anxiety from Dojang Kodim Bukittinggi. The data were collected using a self-efficacy scale and a competition anxiety scale, to test the quality of the instrument a content validity test was used with professional judgement, while to see the reliability of the instrument using SPSS 19.0 for Windows with the Alpha Cronbach technique. The self-efficacy scale consists of 27 items with an alpha coefficient of (α) 0.925 and the competing anxiety scale consists of 12 items with a reliability coefficient value on the aspect of cognitive anxiety of 0.81, and somatic anxiety of 0.82. The research results show that the use of mental training is effective in increasing self-efficacy and reducing competition anxiety in taekwondo athletes. Keywords: Mental training, Self-efficacy, Competition anxiety

Penerapan Terapi Rendam Kaki Air Hangat Campur Garam dan Serai Pada Pasien Hipertensi di Panti Werdha Dharma Bhakti Palembang

Hypertension is a chronic disease characterized by increased arterial blood pressure. Hypertension cannot be avoided, including in vulnerable groups such as the elderly because as age increases, the risk of hypertension increases so appropriate treatment is needed. Hypertension treatment can be done pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically. Non-pharmacological therapy in this case is foot soak therapy in warm water mixed with salt and lemongrass. The aim of the research is to implement warm water foot soak therapy with salt mixed with lemongrass for hypertensive patients into nursing care. The method used was descriptive with a killing process approach in 3 patients with a one group pretest posttest research design. The results of the warm water foot soak therapy mixed with salt and lemongrass showed a reduction in blood pressure, namely Mrs. N from 148/72mmHg to 138/64mmHg, Mrs. /85mmHg. In conclusion, there was a decrease in blood pressure after the foot soak therapy in warm water mixed with salt and lemongrass.

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Constipation and Its Management during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers in Selected Areas of Kamrup (M), Assam

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: During antenatal period, mothers experiences numerous physiological and psychological changes. Most of the antenatal mothers experience constipation during pregnancy. So it was found important to assess the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding constipation and its management during pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on Knowledge regarding Constipation and its Management during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers in selected areas of Kamrup (M), Assam. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative research survey approach was adopted and pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was used to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding constipation and its management during pregnancy among antenatal mothers in selected areas of Kamrup (M), Assam. 90 antenatal mothers were selected using Multistage Simple Random sampling technique. The tools used for the study was structured self administered knowledge questionnaire. RESULTS: The study result shows that In post-test mean knowledge score i.e 17.11±1.951 was higher than pre-test mean knowledge score 12.47±2.381 with mean difference of 4.64 as evidenced by t=28.37 at 0.05 level of significance which reveals the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding constipation and its management during pregnancy. It also reveals that there was a significant association between the pre-test knowledge of antenatal mothers with their educational status. CONCLUSION: The study reveals that planned teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding constipation and its management during pregnancy.

Asuhan Keperawatan pada Lansia Wanita dengan Penerapan Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise terhadap Frekuensi Berkemih

In old age, physiologically the body's cells can decline, resulting in decreased body function and endurance. One example is the urinary system which will affect changes or instability in the function of the urinary tract, so that the elderly will experience abnormal urination patterns. The management that can be carried out as an effort to restore the function of the urinary tract, especially the frequency of urination, is pelvic floor muscle exercise. Can analyze gerontic nursing care in the elderly to control decreased urinary tract function. This case study uses a descriptive method with a nursing process approach which was carried out on 3 patients using a one group pretest posttest research design. There was a change in the frequency of urination in the three respondents who had implemented pelvic floor muscle exercises. It is hoped that this nursing care report can become a reference in gerontic nursing care for the elderly with decreased urinary tract function.

Penerapan Terapi Afirmasi Positif pada Pasien dengan Harga Diri Rendah di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Palembang

Low self-esteem is a persistent feeling of worthlessness and inferiority from negative self-evaluation of oneself. Complications for clients with low self-esteem include social isolation, hallucinations and violent behavior. The problem of low self-esteem requires appropriate intervention. One therapy that can be done by patients with low self-esteem is positive affirmation therapy. Positive affirmations are statements that strengthen positive beliefs within a person. This research aims to provide nursing care to mental patients with low self-esteem through positive affirmation therapy interventions at the Palembang mental hospital. The method used was a descriptive method with a nursing process approach on 3 patients with a One Group Pretest Posttest research design of positive affirmation therapy on patients with low self-esteem. The results of measurements via the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale were obtained by the patient Mrs. Y with a score of 4 (low self-esteem) to 7 (high self-esteem), the score for Mrs. N with a score of 3 (low self-esteem) becomes 7 (high self-esteem) and Mrs. A with a score of 3 (low self-esteem) becomes 5 (low self-esteem). Conclusion: There is a decrease in the number of patients' self-esteem level scores through the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale measurement and a decrease in the number of symptoms that appear in patients with low self-esteem.

Effectiveness of the Connected Learning Cycle (CLC) for Training Scientific Literacy Skills and Argumentation Skills in Prospective Chemistry Teacher Students

Objective: This research aims to determine the use of connected learning cycle (CLC) to practice scientific literacy skills and argumentation skills. Theoretical Framework: Connected learning cycle is a learning strategy using a connected curricular model combined with the 5E learning cycle. There is a relationship between scientific literacy skills and argumentation. Argumentation skills can be improved with literacy skills. Method: This study used a single group pretest post-test research design. The tools and instruments used to collect data have been validated by five experts and received a very valid assessment in the content and construct aspects. The research instruments include scientific literacy and argumentation skills test questions, student activity observation sheets, and student response questionnaires. The analysis used includes learning completeness, in this case completeness in scientific literacy skills, argumentation skills, the n-gain score to see the development of learning outcomes. The Chi square test, and the Fisher test looked at the relationship between scientific literacy and argumentation skills. Results and Discussion: Connected Learning Cycle (CLC) method is effective for training scientific literacy and argumentation skills. Research Implications: Remembering literacy and argumentation skills is the basis for developing other thinking skills, it is hoped that the results of this research can be used as an alternative effort to train scientific literacy skills and argumentation skills. Originality/Value: The Connected Learning Cycle (CLC) method used was a combination of connected curricular model combined with the 5E learning cycle as alternative effort to train scientific literacy skills and argumentation skills.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH ON SPEAKING SKILL AT SMA NEGERI 18 MAKASSAR

The aim of this research was to find out how the implement scientific approach to improve ability on speaking skill at SMA Negeri 18 Makassar. The method used in this research was quantitave experimental research with one group pre-test post-test research design. Speaking test was used as the instruments of collecting the data. The sample of this research were the second grade with 20 students. The result of data analysis showed that there was an enhancement speaking skills of fluency and pronunciation through the implementation scientific approach. The mean score of the students increased from 44.75 and the pre test to 76,25 on the post test. Based on the result of data analysis, the writer concludes that there was an enhancement after implementing the scientifict approach on speaking skill in second grade at SMA Negeri 18 Makassar.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice in Labour Practices among Final Year Bsc Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing, Mysuru.”

Pregnancy-related complications are the second global leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. In 2015, approximately 3,03,000 maternal deaths occurred worldwide, most of which could have been prevented. The application of evidence-based practices in labour at maternity units has shown changes in pregnancy and labour outcomes, hence the researcher undertaken this study. Methods: The research approach adopted for the present study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The 60 samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. The self-structured knowledge questionnaires were used to gather the data. The data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In the pre-test the overall mean percentage of knowledge score was 50.66% with mean and SD of 15.20±1.48 and in post-test the mean percentage of post-test knowledge was 91.76% with mean and SD of 27.53±1.17. The mean difference was 12.33 with SD of 1.90. The calculated paired ‘t’ test value was 50.24 at the degree of freedom 59, the p value was 0.0001. There was no significant association between the demographic variables with pretest knowledge score. Interpretation and Conclusion: The video assisted teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the samples regarding evidence-based practices in labor. The study recommends to conduct a study on use of evidence-based practices among staff nurses in labor room.

Pengaruh Variasi Latihan Smash Bola Gantung Terhadap Ketepatan Smash Bola Voli Pada Atlet Remaja Putri Klub Poncogati Kabupaten Blitar

Volleyball is a fun and easy game to play together in a team. In the game of volleyball, players must understand four basic techniques: serve, passing, block, and smash. A very important basic technique in earning or scoring points is smash. This study aims to determine the effect of smash training using hanging balls on smash accuracy in female athletes at the Poncogati Club, Blitar Regency. The method used in this study is a quantitative method of experimentation with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. The population and sample in this study were 21 junior high school students using the purposive sampling method, which means the entire population is taken randomly according to certain criteria. The data analysis techniques applied are descriptive analysis tests, hypothesis tests, and normality tests. The results of this study showed that the Sig.(2-tailed) value of 0.00 in the T test could be concluded that there was a significant influence between the variation of smash training using hanging balls on the accuracy of smashes in young female volleyball athletes of the Poncogati club.

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding doom scrolling among undergraduate nursing students in selected nursing colleges: A pre-experimental

Doom Scrolling is Spending excessive time online surfing and reading negative or unfavorable news makes a person unhealthy. The primary objectives of the study is To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. And the secondary objectives are, To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the post-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. Pre-Experimental one group pre-test post-test research design is used in this study and included 60 undergraduate students as a sample by using Non-Probability Convenient sampling. Assessment is done by using Self Structured Questionnaire on Demographic Variables and Structured Questionnaire on Doom Scrolling. The finding reveals that in pre test 41% students got poor score, 37% students have average and 22% students got good knowledge score while after administrating Self Instructional Module in post test 12% students have poor, 24% students got average and 64% students got good score. It is interpreted that after administrating Structure Instructional Module the knowledge regarding ‘Doomscrolling’ has been improved for undergraduate students.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Behavioural Disorder in Children among Primary School Teachers in Selected School, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Silvassa

BACKGROUND: Behavioural disorders of children lead to abnormality in their Personality, emotions or behavior, which is dangerous and affect to him/her, family and society. Behavioural disorders are caused by multiple factors like faulty parental attitude, inadequate family environment (broken families, low socio-economic status, lack of love and affection), mentally and physically sick or handicapped, influence of social relationship, influence of mass media, and influence of social change. Some children show symptoms that are consistent with diagnoses of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Learning disability. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on behavioural disorders among primary school teachers at Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted, through non probability purposive sampling technique, 150 samples were selected from selected primary school of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Demographic Variables based on baseline Performa was used to collect demographic data and Self-administered knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the existing knowledge level of primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorder in school aged children. Planned teaching program on behavioral disorders in children was administered to primary school teachers to enhance the knowledge followed by post was conducted after 7 days. The data was analyzed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result of the study shows that, the overall post-test knowledge mean percentage (71.26%) is greater than pretest knowledge mean percentage (39.57%). The calculated “t” value (27.174) of the knowledge score of the primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorders of school aged children is greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance hence the planned teaching programme is effective to improve the knowledge of school teachers. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that Planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of primary school teacher regarding behavioural disorders in school aged children. Key words: Assess, Effectiveness, Knowledge of primary school teachers, Behavioural disorders, School aged children, planned teaching program.