Interested Reader Research Articles

FOSTERING AN INTEREST IN READING AND THE CREATIVITY OF ORPHANAGE CHILDREN THROUGH STORYTELLING AND THE LIBRARY CORNER

Creativity should be developed as early as possible since the child is born. The world of children and teenager is a world of creativity, where they need space to move, think and be emotionally guided. One way to foster creativity is through reading activities. In comparison to other nations, Indonesians continue to have extremely little interest in reading. According to UNESCO data, Indonesia has the second-lowest rate of literacy in the entire globe. In terms of reading interest, Indonesia comes in at number 60 out of 61 nations. The public's lack of interest in reading should motivate the pertinent parties to facilitate and investigate what the reason of this is as soon as feasible. The provision of children's libraries is one way to promote creativity and reading interest among the younger population, especially children. On August 6, 2023, this community development activity was carried out to give the kids at the Hafidhin Royan Orphanage in South Jakarta City access to a little library called "Pojok Pustaka." By putting reading bookshelves in places where kids may easily access them, the service activity has been successfully carried out. When asked about their reactions, the orphanage residents' comments revealed that they were quite excited and glad to read the many picture books offered by Pojok Pustaka. The selection of books in the Pojok Pustaka will continue to be gradually expanded in an effort to prevent boredom, ensuring that kids who visit the Pojok Pustaka to read always have new books to choose from.

Analisis kesalahan paragraf dalam menulis karangan deskripsi peserta didik kelas VI pada pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia

<p>This study aims to describe paragraph errors in the description essay. Paragraph errors in the form of, (1) Element completeness errors, (2) Unity errors, and (3) Cohesion errors. Then the most dominant error and the cause of paragraph errors in the description essay of grade VI elementary school. This research is qualitative descriptive research, the subjects in this study were sixth grade students. Data collection using document studies and interviews. The validity test technique used is triangulation of sources and techniques. The technical data analysis used is the analysis of Tarigan-language fragments. The results of this study are as follows. Element completeness errors were found to be 48.56%, unity errors of 25.44%, and cohesiveness errors of 25.83%. The most dominant error is the error of elemental completeness. Factors causing paragraph errors caused by students include: lack of student interest in Indonesian language, especially writing and reading, lack of vocabulary, and low motivation of students to learn Indonesian. While the factors that come from the class teacher are in the form of choosing inappropriate learning models or strategies, delivery that is only fleeting in a short time.</p>

Motif disabilitas netra berprofesi sebagai pustakawan

Introduction. The number of librarian with disability, particularly with limited ability to see or blind is not many. This research explores the motives of the blind on why becoming librarians.
 Research methods. This study used a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques used observations and interviews. Sampling was decided purposively. 
 Analysis data. Research analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validation techniques were carried out using credibility tests.
 Results and Discussion. The motive to become a librarian refers to Alfred Schutz's phenomenological theory which can be divided into two categories: motives based on because-motive (Weil-Motiv), namely the hobby of reading, lack of reading material for blind people, and library facilities that support performance for librarians with visual disabilities. Motives based on the in-order-to motive (Um-zu-Motiv) are to change the social stigma of people with visual disabilities, increase readers’ interest in reading, socialize braille collections, increase economic levels, and increase relationships.
 Conclusion. The findings show that being a librarian with visual disabilities is oriented towards past and future motives.

Pengolahan koleksi di Taman Baca Masyarakat Karya Mulya Kota Palembang dalam upaya meningkatkan temu kembali informasi

Introduction. The number of collections at the Karya Mulya Community Reading Center or Taman Bacaan Masyarakat (TBM) Palembang City continue to increase. It is necessary to evaluate the collection the efficient collection management that will influence information retrieval and increase public interest in reading.
 Data Collection Methods. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach.
 Data Analysis. The data analysis was conducted descriptively through several stages including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion/data verification.
 Results and Discussion. TBM Karya Mulya Palembang City has not carried out a systematic collection processing. The current stages of collection processing at TBM Karya Mulya Palembang City consist of inventorying, classifying children, adolescents and adults reading books, stamping collections, and shelving. This evaluation in a collection processing model at TBM Karya Mulya Palembang City lead to the better collection management based on library collection processing standards.
 Conclusion. The TBM collection processing model of Karya Mulya Palembang City can be a reference in collection processing to facilitate information retrieval.

Developing and evaluating a cancer communication picture book for children, families, and health care professionals: A mixed-methods feasibility study

ObjectiveEffective communication about cancer with children is a significant challenge for healthcare professionals and families. This study aimed to create a picture book as a tool for facilitating communication about cancer and to assess its feasibility. It also demonstrated the use of mixed methods and convergent designs for intervention development. MethodsThe study included healthcare professionals (n = 14), children without cancer (aged 4-8 years; n = 21) and their families (n = 18), as well as children with various types of cancer, undergoing maintenance therapy or follow-up (aged 4-12 years; n = 3) and their families (n = 3). Quantitative and qualitative data were separately analyzed, and meta-inferences were made using a joint display. The picture book was refined based on feedback from healthcare professionals, and a similar iterative process was carried out with children and their families. ResultsOver 85% of the participants considered the picture book, along with a side book, feasible. The picture book was found to be helpful for discussing the topic of cancer with children. It also significantly improved the knowledge of children without cancer (P < 0.01). Most children expressed interest in reading it and believed it was useful for talking to others about cancer. However, some concerns were raised regarding the context and expressions in the picture book. ConclusionsThis study successfully assessed the feasibility of the developed picture book using a mixed methods approach, offering valuable insights into its implementation and refinement. Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and gather user feedback.

Application of Reading Materials in High School English Teaching

English reading ability is a very important skill for high school students, whether it is required for test-taking or learning the language itself. This study aims to analyze how teachers can better select reading materials for English learners at the high school level from two perspectives: the importance of reading in English learning and the current situation of English reading materials for high school students. Through the method of literature review, eleven authoritative texts were referenced, which included two experimental studies on the topic of the impact of reading materials on student learning outcomes. It was found that there are some problems with the current English reading materials in high schools, such as the limited number of reading materials in textbooks, the lack of interesting reading materials in the market, the lack of cultural information in the reading materials, and the topics that are not close enough to the students real life and interests. In order to solve these problems, teachers should choose reading materials that are suitable for students cognitive level and interests, reduce the reading difficulty, enrich cultural information, reflect the contemporary nature, and be close to students daily life and topics of interest, and ultimately promote the solution of the problems.

Meningkatkan Minat Baca Menggunakan Problem Based Learning (PBL) Berbantuan Scrapbook Berbasis Canva Materi Orang Beriman Menghargai Martabat Manusia PAKBP Kelas IX SMP Mardi Waluya Cibinong

Education in Indonesia is based on the basic ideology of Pancasila and the National education system which is run by the government and the private sector. One of the improvements and innovation efforts made by the government in the education sector is by launching the Merdeka Belajar program. Catholic Religious Education and Character Education aims to help students develop Catholic faith, morals and character in accordance with the Pancasila Student Profile. In this classroom action research, the researcher focuses on the critical reasoning dimension which is based on the importance of forming strong character and mental attitudes in the younger generation, especially in facing complex global challenges. Mardi Waluya Cibinong Middle School is a school that has adequate library facilities and a strategic location in the center of Cibinong city. However, based on observation results, this school is facing the problem of decreasing student interest in reading, especially in class IX. Based on the problem conditions above, teachers can provide learning experiences by designing the learning process. The Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning method can increase interest in reading in junior high school children because this method provides students with the opportunity to choose problems that suit their interests and needs. The objectives of the research include (1) to find out how the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning method assisted by Canva-based scrapbooks can increase interest in reading and critical reasoning (2) to find out how much interest in reading students at Mardi Waluya Cibinong Middle School class IX increased after it was implemented Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning method assisted by Canva-based scrapbooks (3) to increase reading interest of class IX students at Mardi Waluya Cibinong Middle School on material about believers respecting human dignity in facing the challenges of the digital era, such as distractions from social media and gadgets. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this research used observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used consists of data reduction by selecting raw data into information, data presentation, namely presenting data in the form of descriptions, graphs, tables and drawing conclusions by making conclusions from research results that refer to the problem formulation. The use of the Problem Based Learning model according to the syntax which includes orienting students to problems, organizing students to learn, guiding individual and group investigations, developing and presenting results, analyzing and evaluating the problem solving process, is effective in helping increase students' interest in reading and critical reasoning. students on material about believers respecting human dignity in class IX of Mardi Waluya Middle School, Cibinong

Smart library utilization strategy to enhance teachers' reading interest in elementary schools

Reading is a crucial tool for unlocking the gateway to knowledge and plays a vital role in personal development. Engaging in reading allows individuals to refine comprehension skills from various angles, preventing engagement in risky behaviors due to a lack of knowledge. In educational settings, students look to their teachers for guidance and inspiration, including setting an example through reading books. Despite quality libraries and literacy programs, student interest in reading may not reach its full potential if teachers fail to act as reading role models. Unfortunately, enthusiasm for reading among teachers in Indonesia remains low. This research aims to uncover the availability of reading media in elementary schools utilizing the e-Library application (Smart Library). It focuses on the design of a reading media utilization program and the strategic implementation to enhance teachers' reading interest. Additionally, the research evaluates the impact of this media and program on teachers. A descriptive qualitative approach is employed, with research subjects from elementary schools in Bandung using Smart Library. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings reveal the Smart Library Utilization Strategy Model to Increase Teachers' Reading Interest in Elementary Schools, comprising four steps: (1) Schools should provide comfortable reading media meeting teachers' needs, digital and physical; (2) School principals must design an innovative and diverse reading media utilization program to effectively enhance teachers' reading interest; (3) Implementation should proceed through strategic steps, from socialization to appreciation; and (4) Regular evaluation of teachers' reading interest improvement is essential to assess quality and identify factors influencing it.

Pengembangan Majalah Fisika Pada Materi Usaha dan Energi Terintegrasi Islam

Reading is one of the most important efforts in the learning process. Student learning outcomes, especially business and energy materials, are still low due to the low interest in reading/student literacy, so media is needed that can increase students' reading interest. The purpose of this research is the development of learning media in the form of physics magazines that Islamic Integrated. The development of Islamic integrated magazine media is proceeds using the ADDIE development model. The results showed the results of material expert assessment with a percentage of 72.2% (feasible), media expert assessment with a percentage of 84% (feasible), and interpretation expert assessment with a percentage of 73.3% (feasible). In the trial, students obtained a good and positive response, by obtaining an average percentage of 79.54% with good and decent criteria. From the data from the expert assessment, the learning media for Islamic integrated physics magazines developed is declared feasible and can be used as a learning medium in Business and Energy materials.

Learning Guidance in Creating Interest in Reading, Memorizing and Writing the Qur'an in Students of SDN II Jayalaksana Kedokan Bunder Indramayu

This research aims to provide skills training in the religious field, such as reading, writing and memorizing verses of the Al-Qur'an at SDN II Jayalaksana School. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The sample from this research was taken as 10 % of the 180 students at SDN II Jayalaksana for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 30 students was obtained. The data collection technique used was an attitude scale and pretest-posttest questions. The results of the analysis from research data processing show that the school's efforts to increase students' reading of the Al-Qur'an at SDN II Jayalaksana Indramayu Teaching religious education is the main personal learning of course has the consequence that the teacher's responsibility, apart from being an educator and leader, is also as a guide for his students. , especially in increasing students' interest in reading the Koran.

Online Education Posters As A Media For Understanding The New Variant of Covid-19 and Its Prevention

The case of Covid-19 in Indonesia has a lot of issues due to the latest variant, namely the delta variant, which is very dangerous and easily transmitted. The highest number of hoaxes and lowest interest in reading among Indonesian people had made Indonesia at the second-lowest level of world literacy. These online education posters are one of the community's innovative educational media, as stated in program number 4 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Quality Education. This research described the effectiveness of educational posters as a media for Instagram users to understand the new variant of Covid-19. Educational posters are uploaded online, and the target audience is the general public through Instagram's feed and story features. They were then evaluated using quizzes in Instagram stories. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. As many as 407 Instagram social media users participated in this research. There were 336 participants (82.5%) with a score more than or equal to 71 (range of values 0-100), where they could answer a minimum of 5 questions correctly. This study showed that online education posters were considered effective in educating the majority of the community about the new variant of Covid-19 and its prevention.

Literature Review: Development of Google Sites – Based Multimedia to Improve Elementary School Students’ Reading Literacy

Objective: This study aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia learning on Google Sites, content design, and effectiveness in improving reading literacy. Method: This research method is a review of literature from Scopus journals and Google Scholar in 2017 – 2023. The data analysis used in this study was qualitative descriptive. Results: The result of this study is that Google Sites has advantages in terms of ease of access and ease of use. Interesting content design can increase students' interest in reading. The limitation of Google Sites multimedia is the internet connection. Novelty: The novelty of this research is a review of the literature used from Google Scholar and Scopus so that the results can provide information on the success rate of developing Google Site-based multimedia in improving reading literacy. This makes the research relevant and has the potential to significantly contribute to the literature on reading literacy and the use of technology, particularly Google Sites in Basic Education.

Preface: 4th International Symposium on the Frontiers of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (FBB 2023)

This proceeding includes original and peer-reviewed research papers from the 4th International Symposium on the Frontiers of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (FBB 2023: http://www.fbbconf.org/), in Hong Kong, China during October 14-15, 2023.&#x0D; For thousands of years, humankind has used biotechnology in agriculture, food production, and medicine. Biotechnology is the research and development in the laboratory using bioinformatics for exploration, extraction, exploitation and production from any living organisms and any source of biomass by means of biochemical engineering. Bioengineering is the application of the principles of engineering and natural sciences to tissues, cells and molecules. FBB aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. It also provides a platform for academic scientists, researchers and research scholars, doctors, doctoral students and related professionals to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. All authors and participants are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and posters.&#x0D; FBB 2023 received 57 submissions, and more than 20 of them had been accepted by our reviewers in FBB 2023. By submitting a paper to FBB 2023, the authors agreed to the review process and understood that papers undergo a peer-review process. Manuscripts were reviewed by appropriately qualified experts in the field selected by the Conference Committee, who gave detailed comments and-if the submission was accepted the authors would submit a revised version that took into account this feedback. All papers were reviewed using a double-blind review process: authors declared their names and affiliations in the manuscript for the reviewers to see, but reviewers did not know each other’s identities, nor did the authors receive information about who had reviewed their manuscript. The Committees of FBB 2023 invested great efforts in reviewing the papers submitted to the conference and organizing the sessions to enable the participants to gain maximum benefit.&#x0D; Hopefully, all participants and other interested readers will benefit scientifically from the proceedings and also find it stimulating in the process.&#x0D; With our warmest regards,&#x0D; F. C. Cheuk, Lv Yang&#x0D; Conference Organizing Chair

Supporting 11 to 13 year old students’ reading: perceptions of parents

In New Zealand, during the last decade, there has been a focus on improving home-school partnerships to help raise literacy achievement. When parents are aware of what is happening in the classroom to support their child’s reading development and learning, parents can put strategies in place to further endorse learning in the home environment. The article explores the issues surrounding the role of parents in the literacy learning of their children, particularly those of young adolescent students. Twenty seven parents of students in years seven and eight were randomly selected by the principals at six New Zealand schools. The schools represented a wide range of school types. The parents were interviewed using a semi - structured schedule. The research found that there was a link between parents who enjoyed reading and modeled this in their home environment to their child’s perceived interest and success in reading achievement. Fathers often were a powerful model for their children, more particularly their sons, when in developing attitudes towards the value and interest in reading for leisure or information.

Information vs. Presentation: Three Different Approaches to Media Organizations’ Science Communication on Instagram

As science journalism is growing in importance and reader interest, the social media platform Instagram provides new opportunities for media organizations to distribute scientific content. The growing danger of fake news and misinformation, as well as the ongoing pandemic and trends in media consumption patterns, make it increasingly necessary for science journalists to deliver reliable content in a well-designed manner on digital platforms. This study investigates how German media companies and individual journalists inform lay audiences on new publications, findings, and developments in sciences, using the platform Instagram. A representative quantitative content analysis of Instagram posts (n = 2.605) of nine wide-ranging German accounts related to science journalism shows that the three analyzed groups (public service media outlets, private outlets, and individual journalists) pursue significantly different approaches in how they communicate scientific content on Instagram—ranging from informative to entertaining posts—varying in their text length, the complexity of the media elements used, and the tone of voice. The results shed light on a diversification of journalistic approaches to communicating scientific content on Instagram, as well as which approaches seem fruitful. Thereby, the nature of the media organization influences the complexity, design, and purpose of their science communication on Instagram.

The Influence of Illustrated Folklore on Elementary School Students' Reading Interests

This study intends to evaluate the differences in the increase in reading interest of students who receive learning treatment using illustrated folklore books and students who study using books used in traditional learning. This research employed a quasi-experimental strategy using a matched-pairs control group. The 2022–2023 academic year's odd semester Indonesian language class was the setting for this study. Questions like "what," "who," "where," "when," "why," and "how" are used in the information-gathering material. The subjects in this study were 5th grade students consisting of 5 B and 5 C classes, where 5 C was the experimental class and 5 B was the class control. In this study, data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests given to the experimental class and control class, totaling 25 statement items. As a prerequisite test before testing the hypothesis, normality and homogeneity tests were carried out, which were processed using the SPSS 22 program. Based on the results of the hypothesis testing, a significance value (2-tailed) was obtained of 0.000 0.05 with an average experimental group having an average value of 79 .74 while the control group obtained an average value of 68.95. So that it can be reduced to 14.19%. Thus it can be concluded that there is an influence of pictorial folklore on reading interest of fifth-grade elementary school students.

DC operating points of Mott neuristor circuits

In 1960 Hewitt Crane conceptualized neuristors as electronic logic networks that could mimic action potential generation by biological neurons. In 2012 Mott memristors were presented as nano-scale electronic devices for physically constructing neuristor networks. Both the original Mott memristor model and the simplified model presented in 2020 are stiff nonlinear first-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs) that describe the voltage controlled threshold switching and current controlled negative differential resistance, attributed to a Mott insulator-to-metal phase transition. By design, a Mott neuristor contains two identical Mott memristors plus linear resistors and capacitors (no inductors), which enables alternating threshold switching by the memristors to generate periodic (AC) output voltage spikes in response to a DC current or voltage input. This paper presents a steady-state analysis of dynamic neuristor models, including four-, five-, and six-state variables (each of which is a system of first-order ODEs involving the states) based on the original phenomenological model of the Mott memristor. Specifically, it reveals the unique stable operating points that occur for applied currents or voltages below the amounts needed to induce resistive switching. These DC operating points represent the physically meaningful “OFF” states for the circuit when the neuristor does not output voltage spikes. Jacques Hadamard's mathematical criteria for a well-posed physical model (existence, uniqueness, continuity, stability) motivated the search for these DC operating points (OFF states), which are needed for efficiently initializing neuristor models before conducting dynamic neuristor simulations. The key result of our analysis is the neuristor steady-state eq. (29) which is useful for understanding neuristor OFF states as well as the role of negative-differential resistance (NDR) in the operation of the Mott memristor model and neuristor circuits. In addition to the steady-state analysis, three numerical examples of dynamic neuristor circuit operation are also given and MATLAB code for the dynamic four-state model is available for interested readers.

Pengadaan Pelatihan Pembuatan Majalah Sekolah Digital Guna Meningkatkan Minat Baca dan Daya Literasi Siswa di SMKN Jenawi Karanganyar

Reading interest and student literacy are important aspects of education that require attention in Indonesia. Low levels of reading interest and lack of literacy are major problems that need to be addressed. One proposed solution is to utilize digital school magazines to increase students' reading interest and students' literacy skills. This research tried to overcome this problem by organizing training on making digital school magazines at SMKN Jenawi Karanganyar. The training involved students, teachers, and school staff in a series of activities covering various aspects of design, typography, color, photography, the use of CorelDRAW, and the introduction of flipbooks. The results obtained through this study showed that participants managed to understand and apply the material presented with an average success of 84%. The training also successfully increased students' interest in school magazines, with 77% out of 100 students expressing interest in digital school magazines. The digital school magazine "TGalaxy Jenawi" was successfully generated and disseminated and was able to stimulate students' interest in digital literacy.

Ethnomathematics Comics of Al-Akbar Mosque Surabaya to Improve Numeracy and Literacy in Reading and Writing

The numeracy and reading and writing literacy of elementary school students in Indonesia is still not satisfactory. Need the existence of innovative teaching materials that suit students' cognitive levels, increasing interest in reading, and accommodate students' numeracy and literacy skills. Culture in the form of the Al-Akbar Mosque building in Surabaya can be used as a student learning resource with the hope that learning will be more meaningful for students. Ethnomatematics comics can used as an alternative learning media to improve numeracy and reading literacy write. The purpose of this research is to describe the comic development process ethnomathematics of al-akbar mosque and knowing the validity of ethnomathematics comics. The research method uses Borg and research and development methods Gall. The research subjects were fifth grade students at Bahrul Ulum Elementary School, Surabaya. This research uses a type of development research or commonly known as Research and Development (R&amp;D). Using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). However, it is limited to the Analysis, Design and Development stage. Data collection methods use questionnaires and documentation. Development research instruments used to assess the feasibility of interaktif digital modules are in the form of product feasibility questionnaires. Data analysis techniques use descriptive data analysis techniques for product processing and quantitative analysis to determine product feasibility. The results of this research are products of development results through three stages, namely Analysis (needs analysis, student analysis, content analysis), Design (the stage used to create an Ethnomatematics comics and Development in the form of product development results. Ethnomathematics comic at the Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya has achieved 83.93% feasibility in the feasible category. Feasibility is obtained from the results of an assessment by 2 expert validators media and material experts, as well as 2 practitioners. So, it can be concluded that ethnomathematics comics are suitable for use in learning and are expected to become reference learning resources by educators to improve literacy and numeracy for elementary school students.

School Literacy Movement Program and Its Impact on Students Reading Interest and Reading Comprehension Skills

This research was motivated by the low interest in reading and students' reading comprehension abilities. The School Literacy Movement was implemented as an effort to improve students' abilities in literacy. The School Literacy Program has the potential to increase students' reading interest and reading comprehension. The school literacy movement program often organizes various interesting activities such as writer's meetings, reading competitions, and book clubs. These activities can stimulate students' interest in reading and help them feel more connected to the world of literacy. This program focuses on teaching literacy skills, including reading comprehension. The aim of this research is to describe the implementation of the School Literacy Movement, the impact on reading interest, and the impact on fourth grade students' reading comprehension abilities. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive case study approach. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. The results of this research show that students have implemented the School Literacy Movement. Students' interest in reading has increased and their enthusiasm has increased. Students' reading comprehension abilities have also increased, it is known from tests on reading story texts and answering questions that students are able to understand the contents of the text, find the message of the story, and are able to summarize the story. In terms of reading comprehension, this program also integrates strategies and approaches supported by research to improve students' reading comprehension. Thus, the School Literacy Program can provide a strong foundation for the development of reading skills and better reading comprehension in students.