Universitas Muhammadiyah Research Articles

THE IMPACT OF TRANSLATION TOOLS TOWARDS STUDENT TRANSLATORS’ SKILLS

Technological advances have created translation tools as part of translation technology, which is widely used by the public and academics, including students. On the one hand, students accept the existence of translation technology positively as it provides easiness for them to do their coursework. This research aimed to discover the impact of translation technology on students' translation skills. The result of this study is a recommendation for translation course lecturers to suggest that students utilize translation technology. The participants of this study were 25 students of the English Education Study Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu. They were selected by using a total sampling technique. The data found indicates that a constant of 39.234 shows that students' Translation Skills are worth 39.234 without using Translation Technology. The regression coefficient of 0.794 indicates that each increase in Translation Technology use will increase Translation Skills by 0.794. The results of this study signify that translation technology does not significantly impact students' translation skills. The probability number is 0.103, which is greater than 0.05. Consequently, the H0 is accepted, or there is no significant influence of Translation Technology on the Translation Skills of student translators. The study implies that technology tool is a secondary aspect of promoting translating skills.

Android-Based Mobile Learning Application Using App Inventor on Computer Operating System Material: The Development and Validity Study

Mobile learning apps are widely acknowledged for their effectiveness in enhancing learning results. This study aims to develop and validate an Android-based mobile learning app for computer operating system principles. Using the user-friendly App Inventor platform known for visual programming, it integrates interactive modules and multimedia for diverse learning styles. The study adopted a Research and Development approach following the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The research was conducted at Universitas Negeri Padang and Universitas Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo and involved 10 participants. The analysis of questionnaire-based data conducted by media and material experts categorized the Android-based learning media as "Appropriate", achieving an over-all average of 82.51% and 82.29%, respectively. Meanwhile, student evaluations rated this media as "Feasible" with a score of 82.72%. In conclusion, the development of this Android-based mobile learning application for computer operating system material demonstrates significant potential as an innovative educational tool. The validation process highlighted its potential effectiveness and offered valuable recommendations to enhance its educational value. These findings make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse surrounding the integration of technology-driven learning approaches into traditional education, benefiting educators and developers seeking to create impactful mobile learning experiences.

Interactive Module Based on QR Code to Increase Learning Interest in Entrepreneurship Course for College Students

This study examined the effect of an interactive module based on a QR Code on increasing the learning interest of college students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta in Indonesia. This study used the Research and Development (R&D) method to develop an interactive module based on a QR Code product and to test the effectiveness of the resulting product, and the researcher used an experimental form of one group pretest and post-test design. This research and development used the ADDIE model, which consists of 5 stages, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The population in this study are college students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta in Indonesia. This study used simple random sampling with the Slovin formula consisting of 56 college students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta in Indonesia. In addition, the researcher used the paired sample t-test to test the hypothesis and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov t-test to test normality in this study. This study concludes that the interactive module based on QR codes increases the learning interest of college students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta in Indonesia.

Determinants affecting trust, satisfaction, and loyalty: A case study of low-cost airlines in Indonesia

A low-cost carrier is an airline that offers lower rates but at a lesser cost, sacrificing some convenience. This study aims to determine the effect of service quality and brand image on trust, satisfaction, and passenger loyalty to low-cost airlines in Indonesia. Primary data were collected through Google Forms and submitted via WhatsApp with the criteria of having previously used the services of Indonesian low-cost airlines. Of the 300 respondents who received the questionnaire, only 242 filled it out accurately. The data were analyzed with the help of the SmartPLS program and structural equation modeling. The findings show that service quality and brand image positively and significantly affect passenger trust, satisfaction, and loyalty (p < 0.05). Trust positively and significantly affects satisfaction (p < 0.05). Trust and satisfaction positively and significantly affect loyalty (p < 0.05). Service quality and brand image affect satisfaction through trust (p < 0.05). Service quality and brand image affect loyalty through satisfaction (p < 0.05), and trust affects loyalty through satisfaction (p < 0.05). AcknowledgmentsThe research funding for this study was provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia under the Basic Research for Higher Education Excellence (PDUPT) category in 2022. Additionally, gratitude is extended to the various levels of leadership at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, including the leadership of the Faculty of Economics and Business and the personnel of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara.

Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

The supply chain of mining businesses listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has declined due to the significant impact brought about by the uncertainty of an increasingly complex world economic climate. This study aims to determine the relationship between interest rates, inflation, currency exchange rates, stock returns, and firm value. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis was conducted to decipher the data in this study. The research findings show that the mining industry in Indonesia is highly influenced by macroeconomic factors, especially interest rates, inflation, and exchange rates. The negative relationship between interest rates and inflation negatively affects stock returns and firm value. Meanwhile, it increased the rupiah's value positively and significantly influenced stock returns and business value. Higher stock returns can increase the value of mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).

The 6th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (CENVIRON) 2023 Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) present the proceedings of The 6th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (CENVIRON) 2023, hosted in conjunction with The Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology Congress 2023 (GTEST2023). This edition’s theme, “Enhancing Liveability and Sustainability through Green Technology,” highlights our dedication to investigating cutting-edge solutions that promote a more liveable and sustainable society. The hybrid conference, held on September 4 – 5th, 2023, at the Sabah Room, World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, gathered academicians, researchers, and practitioners from around the world together. We honourably welcome our keynote and invited speakers Associate Professor Dr. Filippo Giustozzi, RMIT University, Australia and Professor Dr. Sumate Chaiprapat, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.CENVIRON’s principal goal is to provide an effective forum for the sharing of knowledge, research findings, and technology breakthrough. This conference is critical in encouraging collaboration and creativity within the community as we traverse the ever-changing landscape of sustainability in civil and environmental engineering subjects aligned to SDG 6, 11, 12 and 17. The primary subjects addressed in this conference include, the:1. Environmental Sustainability and Green Practices,2. Water Management and Quality,3. Environmental Health and Safety,4. Urban Ecology, Transportation, and Pollution ControlWe would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the individuals and organisations who made this event possible. Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Zaliman Sauli, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Zulzikrami Azner Abidin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, and the Research Management Centre UniMAP’s team deserve our warmest gratitude for their outstanding support and coordination. We also thank our valued co-organizers from Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for their combined efforts.Without the kind sponsorship of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Master Jaya Green Technology, Mega Jati Academy Sdn. Bhd. and Pentas Flora Sdn. Bhd., this conference would not have been possible. Their financial assistance has significantly facilitated the expansion of CENVIRON, enabling us to provide a prestigious and comfortable venue for vital discussions and the exchange of knowledge.The conference’s geographical scope was not restricted to the physical venue alone. On September 5, 2023, we expanded our reach to the Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Library, Universiti Malaysia Perlis Main Campus, Perlis, Malaysia, in addition to the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This dual-location strategy sought to increase participant accessibility and participation. The conference used a hybrid strategy that included both physical and online sessions. The 11 attendees in person had a rich programme with two parallel sessions, while the 53 participants who joined remotely via the Google Meet platform had nine parallel sessions. Each presentation, including the Q&A, was allotted 20 minutes, guaranteeing a lively and participatory atmosphere.Participants, both actual and virtual, contributed enthusiastically to the various sessions hosted on the Google Meet platform. The chairpersons’ and co-hosts’ joint efforts over nine various links facilitated smooth sessions and vibrant debates. We urge you to explore the wealth of knowledge offered in these proceedings, which demonstrates the community’s dedication to furthering Earth and Environmental Science. We hope that the ideas offered during the 6th CENVIRON will spark additional study, collaboration, and technical breakthroughs for the benefit of our global community.List of Executive Committee, Organizing and Technical Committee are available in the pdf.

The Relationship between Folic Acid Intake and Depression among College Students

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between folic acid intake and the incidence of depression among students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, department of Nutrition. This cross-sectional study recruited 40 participants following the inclusion criteria. Sample collection was done by random sampling. Data collection on the adequacy of folic acid intake was carried out using the non-consecutive three days 24 four Food recall. The prevalence of depression was obtained by measuring the level of depression in the last two weeks using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) questionnaire. The results showed that 2.5% of the subjects had sufficient folic acid intake and 97.5% had insufficient folic acid intake with mean 78,5 mcg. About 47.5% of subjects experienced minimal depression, 20% experienced mild depression, 25% experienced moderate depression, and 7.5% experienced major depression with mean score 13.4. Futher analysis, the p-value (p=0.145) indicated that there was no significant relationship between folic acid and depression status. Recommended for using the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) to see acid intake folate and pay attention to other factors that cause depression.

Collagen Drink Entrepreneurship Training and Mentoring

The goal is to maintain beauty as desired by most women, especially middle-aged and elderly women and prevent diseases associated with collagen deficiency in the body. The method used is presentation, question and answer/discussion and mentoring (in the form of practice and evaluation) with preparation carried out for 2 months and mentoring carried out for 4 months. The result was that community service activities through training and assistance in making collagen drinks received enthusiasm and quite a good response from a total of 148 participants who attended the Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan auditorium and entered the room on the Zoom’s webinar. It is hoped that the Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) on the Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan can use this activity as a start to making collagen drink products from herbal ingredients and marine sources that are in demand by young people and the environment around the campus. Apart from that, it can be sold freely as a substitute for collagen drinks made from synthetic or chemical ingredients. Then, the general public who participates is expected to be able to make collagen drinks independently at home.

Training and Assistance in Tablet Manufacturing and Tablet Quality Control

Giving drug to patients or people who have been diagnosed with a disease is very rarely given as a pure active ingredient so most drugs are given in a dosage form. One form of drug dosage preferred by adult patients is a solid dosage form in the form of tablet. The aim is to increase understanding and technical abilities of pharmacy students in tablet manufacturing and tablet quality control. The method used was theoretical, practical and final evaluation which was carried out on 18 pharmacy students in the Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory on the Universitas Muhammadiyah Lamongan. The result was the community service activities through training in tablet making and tablet quality control received enthusiasm and good responses from a total of 18 students participating. It is hoped that this training activity will be the beginning of opening up collaboration between the campus and private companies that make legal medicines and state-owned companies in expanding information and knowledge regarding tablet manufacturing and tablet quality control.

Students Difficulties in Reading Comprehension at the Fourth Semester of English Education Study Program in Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi Academic Year 2022/2023

Abstract: This study focuses on the difficulties students face in reading comprehension. The purpose of this study is to determine the difficulties in reading comprehension faced by fourth semester students of the English education study program at Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University for the academic year 2022/2023. The method used in this study is a descriptive quantitative method, with the entire population taken as a research sample totally 37 students. The reading comprehension test was used as an instrument for data collection methods. The test consists of 25 items which are divided based on difficulties in reading comprehension, which include difficulties in integrating ideas of text, difficulties at the level of sentences, difficulty at the single-word level, difficulties in making inferences and difficulties in inferring implicit information of text. The percentage of difficulty is used to analyze the data. The test results show that in difficulties in integrating ideas the percentage of difficulty is 43%, which is classified as the lowest percentage of difficulty. In the difficulties at the level of sentences, the percentage of difficulty is 66%. Furthermore, the difficulty at the single-word level is categorized as the highest percentage of difficulty with a total of 77%. In the difficulties in making inferences the percentage of difficulties amounted to 67%, which is only one percent different from difficulties at the level of sentences. Meanwhile, the difficulties in inferring implicit information gets a difficulty percentage of 56%. Based on these results it can be concluded that fourth semester students in the English education study program at Muhammadiyah Kotabumi University for the academic year 2022/2023, are still experiencing difficulties at the level of sentences, single-word level, making inferences and inferring implicit information of text. The single-word level is categorized as the most difficulties for students. Keywords: Reading, Reading Comprehension, Students Difficulties Abstrak: Penelitian ini berfokus pada kesulitan yang dihadapi mahasiswa dalam membaca pemahaman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kesulitan-kesulitan dalam membaca pemahaman yang dihadapi oleh mahasiswa semester empat program studi pendidikan bahasa Inggris di Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi tahun akademik 2022/2023. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif deskriptif, dengan seluruh populasi yang diambil sebagai sampel penelitian berjumlah 37 siswa. Tes membaca pemahaman digunakan sebagai instrumen metode pengumpulan data. Tes terdiri dari 25 item yang dibagi berdasarkan kesulitan pemahaman bacaan, yang meliputi kesulitan dalam mengintegrasikan ide teks, kesulitan pada level kalimat, kesulitan pada level satu kata, kesulitan dalam membuat kesimpulan dan kesulitan dalam menyimpulkan informasi implisit teks. Persentase kesulitan digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa pada kesulitan dalam mengintegrasikan ide persentase kesulitannya sebesar 43% yang tergolong persentase kesulitan terendah. Pada tingkat kesulitan kalimat persentase kesulitannya sebesar 66%. Selanjutnya, tingkat kesulitan pada tingkat kata tunggal dikategorikan sebagai persentase kesulitan tertinggi dengan total 77%. Pada kesulitan dalam membuat inferensi persentase kesulitannya sebesar 67%, hanya berbeda satu persen dengan kesulitan pada tataran kalimat. Sedangkan kesulitan dalam menyimpulkan informasi implisit mendapat persentase kesulitan sebesar 56%. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa semester empat program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi tahun akademik 2022/2023 masih mengalami kesulitan pada level kalimat, level kata tunggal, membuat inferensi dan menyimpulkan secara implisit informasi teks. Tingkat satu kata dikategorikan paling sulit bagi siswa. Kata Kunci: Membaca, Membaca Pemahaman, Kesulitan Mahasiswa.

An Analysis of Reading Strategies Applied By Male and Female Students of the Fourth Semester English Education Study Program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi Academic Year 2022/2023

Abstract: An important component in learning to read for English students is learning reading strategy, reading strategy is one of the most frequently discussed topics, this is inseparable from the problem of reading in reading text. The objective of this research is to describe the reading strategies applied by male and female students of English education study program of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi. This study used qualitative research method by taking six students consisting of three male students and three female students from the fourth semester English Education Study Program. Three Category Reading Strategies from Sheorey and Mokhtari were used in this study as well as instruments for collecting data. The questionnaire instrument contains 30 items including 13 global reading strategies, 8 problem-solving strategies and 9 reading support strategies as well as for the interview instrument there are 15 questions which are divided into the three categories above. Data analysis was carried out in several stages, namely, translating data, reducing data, displaying data, and drawing conclusions. The findings show that males often used support reading strategies and problem-solving strategies and rarely used one types of strategy namely global reading strategy. While females student often used global reading strategies and support reading strategies and rarely used one types of strategy namely problem-solving strategy. And also the researcher find that very few strategic differences or there is no differences in the use types of reading strategies between male and female students. The researcher also found similarities in the use types of reading strategies in both, namely both of them often use a type of reading support strategy. Keywords: Reading, reading strategies, male and female Abstrak: Komponen penting dalam pembelajaran membaca bagi siswa bahasa Inggris adalah pembelajaran strategi membaca, strategi membaca merupakan salah satu topik yang paling sering dibicarakan, hal ini tidak terlepas dari permasalahan membaca dalam teks bacaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan strategi membaca yang diterapkan oleh mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan program studi pendidikan bahasa Inggris Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan mengambil enam mahasiswa yang terdiri dari tiga mahasiswa laki-laki dan tiga mahasiswa perempuan dari Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris semester empat. Tiga Strategi Membaca Kategori dari Sheorey dan Mokhtari digunakan dalam penelitian ini serta instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data. Instrumen angket berisi 30 item yang meliputi 13 strategi membaca global, 8 strategi pemecahan masalah dan 9 strategi pendukung membaca serta untuk instrumen wawancara terdapat 15 pertanyaan yang terbagi dalam tiga kategori diatas. Analisis data dilakukan dengan beberapa tahapan yaitu menerjemahkan data, mereduksi data, menampilkan data, dan menarik kesimpulan. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa laki-laki sering menggunakan strategi membaca pendukung dan strategi pemecahan masalah dan jarang menggunakan satu jenis strategi yaitu strategi membaca global. Sedangkan siswa perempuan sering menggunakan strategi membaca global dan strategi membaca pendukung dan jarang menggunakan satu jenis strategi yaitu strategi pemecahan masalah. Dan juga peneliti menemukan bahwa sangat sedikit perbedaan strategis atau tidak ada perbedaan dalam penggunaan jenis strategi membaca antara siswa laki-laki dan perempuan. Peneliti juga menemukan kesamaan penggunaan jenis strategi membaca pada keduanya, yaitu keduanya sering menggunakan jenis strategi pendukung membaca. Kata Kunci: Membaca, strategi membaca, pria dan wanita

WRITTEN CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC WRITING FINAL ASSIGNMENT AT THE FIFTH SEMESTER OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH KOTABUMI ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

Written Corrective Feedback is one form of improvement given from lecturer to students so that students can find errors in their writing. This research focuses on written corrective feedback used by lecturer in academic writing final assignments for fifth semester students in the English language education study program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi. This study aims to identify the types of written corrective feedback, and find out the types that are often used by lecturer of academic writing final assignment in their corrections. researcher used a qualitative descriptive research method. the instruments used were documents and interviews. In this study, researcher analyzed 35 students writing obtained from students to analyze the types of written corrective feedback. The researcher also interviewed students to get more data related to the analysis. The results of this study indicate that lecturer used four types of written corrective feedback. of which there were 2 direct corrective feedback, 545 indirect corrective feedback, 159 focused corrective feedback and 7 unfocused corrective feedback. Of the four feedback the researcher found, lecturer were more, dominant in using indirect corrective feedback in proofreading in academic writing final assignments. Written corrective feedback provided to students can develop and motivate students' skills in writing, to revise and do their best in writing. Keywords: Written corrective feedback, Writing course, Improve writing

TRUST SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI DARI E-WOM DAN PERCEIVED VALUE TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION HANDPHONE DI SHOPEE

This study aims to analyse E-Wom and Perceived Value on Purchase Intention Handphone at Shopee and Trust as a mediating variable. The method used in this research is quantitative. The population in this study were active students in the Class of 2022, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) with the following data. The research sample consisted of 310 respondents, namely active students in the Class of 2022 from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) who used the Shopee application. The purposive sampling method was used in sampling. The type of data analysed is primary data, collected through the use of questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using the SEM-PLS method through SmartPLS software. The results in this study are E-WOM has a positive and significant impact on Purchase Intention. E-WOM has a positive and significant impact on Trust. Hedonic Value has a positive and significant impact on Purchase Intention. Hedonic Value has a positive and significant impact on Trust. Monetary Value has a positive and significant impact on Purchase Intention. Monetary Value has a positive and significant impact on Trust. Trust has a positive and significant impact on Purchase Intention. Utilitarian Value has a positive and significant impact on Purchase Intention. Utilitarian Value has a positive and significant impact on Trust.
 
 Keywords: Trust; E-Wom; Perceived Value; Purchase Intention

PENGARUH CITRA MEREK DAN KEPERCAYAAN MEREK TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN DENGAN KEPUASAN KONSUMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI

This study aims to analyze Brand Image and Brand Trust on Consumer Loyalty and Consumer Satisfaction as Mediating Variables. The population of this study were students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta who used Asus laptops. The sample size of this study was 75 respondents. Data collection using a questionnaire. The analysis method used is path regression analysis and Smart PLs analysis tools with Outer model stages (validity and reliability), and Inner Model (Goodness of Fit, Path Coefficient, Indirect Effect). The results of this study are Brand Image and Trust have a significant positive effect on customer satisfaction. Brand Image and Trust have a significant positive effect on consumer loyalty Consumer Satisfaction has a significant positive effect on consumer loyalty. Customer satisfaction mediates significantly positively between brand image and customer loyalty. Satisfaction mediates significantly positively between brand trust and consumer loyalty.
 
 Keywords: Brand Image, Brand Trust, Consumer Loyalty, Consumer Satisfaction

Sistem Informasi Pusat Karir dan Tracer Study di Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo Berbasis Mobile

Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo University is one of the tertiary institutions in the Sidoarjo region with quite good accreditation, every year graduating thousands of students. In managing alumni data, it is necessary to have a career center and tracer study to trace alumni's footsteps to achieve qualifications according to market needs. Alumni tracking has been carried out by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo through a website-based application, from the observation of the author the application currently running still has many shortcomings including there are still many students who do not fill out surveys as alumni biodata. Therefore it is necessary to develop an information system that can help the campus to collect alumni data more accurately. The objectives of this study were to create a mobile-based career information system and tracer study center, to make it easier for the campus to know the quality and quantity of alumni whether the jobs obtained are in accordance with their areas of expertise. This research uses the prototype development method and the system design method uses Unified modeling. The Modeling Language (UML), as well as its implementation, uses the Kotlin programming language and Android Studio and MYSQL as the databases. The results of this research are in the form of a Mobile-Based Career Center and Tracer Study Information System at the Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo which is expected to facilitate the process of managing alumni data

The The Students’ Problems in Learning of Subject Verb Agreement Towards The Third Grade Students of University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang

This study aims to find out the subject and verb writing errors made by students majoring in English Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang when they complete paragraphs in verb form. Error analysis technique was conducted in this study to find the errors faced by the students in terms of present tense, identify the types of errors as well as the sources of errors. This study is descriptive research with 10 students participating in this study. The data of this study were collected from 1) students' writings focusing on students' sentences containing subject-verb agreement errors, and 2) interviews obtained from the students. The findings of this study are as follows: Subject and verb errors made by students cover form of information, omission, and addition errors, while from the point of view of linguistic categorization, the errors made by students are in the form of using singular plural nouns placed as subjects, improper use of verbs, and improper use of verbal and nominal sentences in making present tense sentences. The analyzed data also shows that students' errors in subject-verb agreement are classified as local errors. The cognitive strategies were chosen by them in comprehending the grammar

PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA, SOFT SKILL, EFIKASI DIRI DAN LITERASI DIGITAL TERHADAP KESIAPAN KERJA

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of work motivation, soft skills, self-efficacy and digital literacy on student work readiness (case study of UMS management students class of 2020). The method used in this research is a quantitative method with 234 respondents. The population in this study were students of the management study program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta class of 2020. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, the data used is promer data obtained through respondents' answers using a closed type of interview or questionnaire, the sampling technique in this study uses the Slovin formula. The data analysis technique in this study uses Partial Least Square (PLS) using the help of SMARTPLS Software. PLS-SEM analysis consists of two Outer model and Inner model. The results of this study indicate that work motivation has no effect on the work readiness of management students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Class of 2020. soft skills, self-efficacy, and digital literacy have a positive and significant effect on the work readiness of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Class of 2020 management students.

Effect of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise to Reduce Pain and Increase Functional Ability in Patient with Osteoarthritis Genu

Background: Osteoarthritis genu is a degenerative disease with symptoms of chronic inflammation of the joint cartilage which causes pain, limited movement and function. Closed kinetic chain exercise is an active movement that involves many joints and muscle groups simultaneously. This study aims to analyze the effect of closed kinetic chain exercise on reducing pain and increasing functional ability in osteoarthritis genu.
 Subjects and Method: Quasi experimental research with a research approach in the form of pretest and posttest with control group design. This study was conducted at RST dr. Soedjono Magelang in May-June 2023. A total of 20 osteoarthritis genu patients were divided into two groups: (1) The intervention group was given closed kinetic chain exercise and (2) The control group was given conventional physiotherapy. Pain level was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Functional ability was measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Mean differences between the closed kinetic chain exercise group and the conventional physiotherapy group were analyzed using the independent t-test.
 Results: Providing closed kinetic chain exercise is effective in reducing the level of silent pain (Effect Size = 1.20; p= 0.014), movement pain (Effect Size= 0.99; p= 0.004), movement pain (Effect Size= 1.37; p= 0.023), and increasing functional ability in osteoarthritis genu patients (Effect Size = 0.10; p= 0.023).
 Conclusion: Providing closed kinetic chain exercise can reduce pain and increase functional ability in osteoarthritis genu.
 Keywords: Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise; Painful; Functional Capabilities; Osteoarthritis Genu
 Correspondence: Siti Fadhilah, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia. Perumahan Koperasi Putri Tujuh Blok D17 RT 026 Bagan Besar Dumai Riau. Email: j120221270@student.ums.ac.id. Mobile: 081267705503

Analysis of Student Learning Motivation in Communication Education Courses in The Islamic Religion Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Religion, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara

In higher education, especially at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra, there are various kinds of platforms that can be used to develop students' interests, talents and creativity. One of the faculties at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra is the Faculty of Islamic Religion. Student success in learning on campus can be seen through learning achievements shown in the Achievement Index (IP). Learning achievement is a point of attention that becomes a benchmark for student success in their learning process over a certain period of time. Students with high learning achievements can be interpreted as having been successful in their studies. Student success in learning achievement is influenced by several things, one of which is the student's activeness, especially communication science. A student must have communication skills such as public speaking, students can develop and apply the skills they have and can also train leadership skills. However, if you want to take part in the social field, communication science is needed everywhere. Speaking skills support students in becoming content creators, leaders and others, to increase their particular attractiveness.

Needs Analysis of Project-Based Learning Model in Writing Paragraphs from EFL Students’ Perspectives

Need analysis is required to take place before developing writing material so that results meet the needs of the students who will use the material. This research aims to analyze a model of English Paragraph Writing material based on project-based learning for EFL learners. A quantitative method was applied in this study employing a questionnaire and semi-structured interview to collect the data from 35 students and three instructors of writing in the English department, at Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram. The data were analyzed quantitatively using frequency and percentage, while the data from the interview were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively. The result showed that students need teaching materials with clear objectives, exercises for individuals and groups, and project-based learning that can be employed in paragraph writing material. Therefore, designing a model of teaching material for paragraph writing based on project-based learning is much needed. The findings of this study are useful for lecturers and stakeholders who want to design English paragraph writing teaching material. This study has the potential to bridge the gap by providing knowledge of the needs of students and recommendations for designing English paragraph writing materials.