PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI KOMIK DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS SISWA SMP

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan adalah dengan menerapkan media pembelajaran berbasis komik dalam proses pembelajaran. Media Pembelajaran berbasis komik merupakan media pembelajaran visual yang berisi rangkaian cerita yang berkaitan dengan permasalahan – permasalahan matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis komik matematika terhadap kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa dan sikap siswa terhadap pembelajaran menggunakan media komik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMPN 36 Bandung tahun ajaran 2015-2016, dengan sampel sebanyak dua kelas, yaitu kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen yang dipiih secara acak antar kelas. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini berupa tes kemampuan komunikasi matematis (pretest dan postest) yang berupa uraian serta angket skala sikap. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa yang pembelajarannya menggunakan media komik lebih baik daripada kemampuan komunikasi siwa yang pembelajarannya menggunakan media buku paket dan siswa memberikan respon positif terhadap pembelajaran matematika menggunakan media komik Kata Kunci : Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis, Media Komik Matematik

Representasi Vigilante Dalam Anime “Death Note”

“Death Note” merupakan seuah anime yang diadaptasi dari manga berjudul Desu Noto. Karakter Light dakam anime ini menggambarkan vigilante yang mana pada umumnya muncul pada film Hollywood. Rumusan masalah yang ingin dijawab adalh bagaimana representasi vigilante dalam anime “Death Note”. Untuk menjawab rumusan masalah tersebut, peneliti menggunakan metode analisis naratif Propp. Konsep-konsep yang digunakan untuk menjawab rumusan masalah, yaitu vigilante number, karakteristik vigilante, relasi antara vigilante dengan korbannya, dan motivasi vigilante. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah representasi vigilante dalam anime “Death Note” dipengaruhi oleh budaya Jepang yang mana vigilante direpresentasikan sebagai bentuk obsesi masyarakat Jepang yang ingin negaranya aman dan dipengaruhi oleh kepercayaan Shinto dalam praktik membunuh korbannya. Meskipun dipengaruhi oleh budaya Jepang, representasi vigilante dalam anime ini juga dipengaruhi oleh gaya penggabaran dalam film-film Hollywood

Evaluasi Vitamin E pada Pakan terhadap Penurunan Nilai Malondialdehid Hati dan Akumulasi Logam Timbal pada Ikan Nila Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh penambahan vitamin E dengan dosis berbeda pada pakan terha- dap nilai malondialdehid hati dan akumulasi logam berat pada tubuh ikan nila Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) yang terpapar timbal (Pb). Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap dengan empat perlaku- an dan tiga ulangan, dan satu perlakuan kontrol negatif yang diolah secara deskriptif. Perlakuan penambahan vitamin E: KN (kontrol negatif 0 mg kg-1 tanpa paparan Pb); KP (kontrol positif 0 mg kg-1 ); P100 (100 mg kg-1 ); P300 (300 mg kg-1 ); P500 (500 mg kg-1 ). Ikan nila (13,17±1,06 g ekor -1 ) dipelihara dalam 15 akuarium (volume 135 liter) dengan ke- padatan 13 ekor akuarium-1 selama 60 hari paparan Pb konsentrasi 9,119 mg L-1 kecuali kontrol negatif tanpa paparan. Ikan diberi pakan secara at satiation sebanyak tiga kali sehari pada pukul 08.00, 12.00, dan 16.00. Hasil penelitian me- nunjukkan bahwa vitamin E alpha-tokoperol sebanyak 100 mg kg-1 pada pakan ikan nila yang terpapar Pb (timbal) kon- sentrasi 9,119 mg L-1 dapat menurunkan nilai akumulasi logam Pb dan nilai malondialdehid hati ikan mencapai 1,47 mg kg-1 dan 5,41 µg g-1

Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers regarding Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Introduction: Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Child sexual abuse can occur in a variety of settings, including home, school, or work (in places where child labor is common). The present study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding prevention of child sexual abuse in a selected community of New Delhi, and to prepare and disseminate an information booklet on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The objectives of the study were: to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding prevention of child sexual abuse; to assess the attitude of mothers regarding prevention of child sexual abuse; and to prepare and disseminate an information booklet on the prevention of child sexual abuse. Method: A quantitative approach with a descriptive survey design was adopted for the study to collect data from 50 mothers selected by purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted in an urban community of New Delhi. The tools used for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire to assess knowledge and attitude scale to assess attitude of mothers regarding prevention of child sexual abuse. Result: The analysis revealed that 90% of subjects had inadequate knowledge regarding child sexual abuse. However, 90% subjects had positive attitude regarding prevention of child sexual abuse. Conclusion: Through this study, we conclude that majority of mothers had inadequate knowledge. Therefore, a public education program is needed for parents, with the ultimate aim of protecting children from preventable harm and trauma of sexual abuse. In order to create awareness, an information booklet was disseminated to mothers regarding prevention of child sexual abuse

A Study to assess the Knowledge Related to HIV/AIDS and Its Prevention among 12th Standard Students in a Selected School of Delhi

Purpose: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of 12th standard students related to HIV/ AIDS and its prevention in a selected school of New Delhi.Methods: The research approach adopted for the study was quantitative research approach and research design was descriptive survey design. The tool developed for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire. The sample consisted of 50 students of Hamdard Public School, New Delhi. The data was collected through structured knowledge questionnaire and analysis was done using descriptive statistics.Results: It was found that equal number of students, i.e., 50% each had adequate and inadequate knowledge regarding the prevention of HIV/ AIDS. Mass media (48%) was found to be playing a major role in disseminating the information towards HIV/ AIDS followed by teachers (24%). Family members (4%) and health professionals (10%) were source of information for a relatively small percentage of students.Conclusion: It was found that students of 12th standard of Hamdard Public School had adequate knowledge regarding HIV/ AIDS and its prevention. It is also suggested to organize more awareness programs toward HIV/ AIDS through mass media to fill the gaps in knowledge and thus to reduce the incidence

A Comparative Study to Assess the Emotional Quotient of Staff Nurses Working in a Private and a Government Hospital of New Delhi

Introduction: A comparative study to assess the emotional quotient (EQ) of staff nurses working in a private and a government hospital of New Delhi. The objectives of the study were: To assess the emotional quotient of staff nurses working in a government hospital; to assess the emotional quotient of staff nurses working in a private hospital and To compare the emotional quotient of staff nurses working in government and private hospitals.Method: A quantitative approach with a descriptive comparative survey design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and HAHC Hospital, New Delhi. The population of the study consisted of staff nurses working in a government hospital and a private hospital. 50 samples were selected from the private hospital and 50 from the government hospital by using convenient sampling technique to assess the emotional quotient. The tool used for data collection was rating scale to assess the emotional quotient.Results: The finding showed that the mean score of private hospital staff nurses was (63.34%) which was higher than mean score (55.94%) of government hospital staff nurses. The findings also revealed that in government hospital majority of staff nurses had average emotional quotient, i.e., 21(42%) while, 18(36%) had low emotional quotient and 11(22%) belonged to high emotional quotient category. Same were the findings in private hospital which showed that a majority of staff nurses had average emotional quotient, i.e., 23(46%), 18(36%) had high emotional quotient and 9(18%) had low emotional quotient.Conclusion: The finding of the present study suggested that emotional quotient was high in private hospital staff nurses as compared to government hospital staff nurses and majority of staff nurses in both the hospitals had average emotional quotient

Freedom of Speech on Children’s Right Setting Toward Prevention of Bullying in Early Childhood Education: A Literature Review of Decolonization Approach

The discourse on freedom of speech, in particular when expressing an opinion on the provisions of the Rights of the Child, is often ignored by a trend of change in education that is too concentrated on the authoritarian educational process that prioritizes the success of academic learning rather than the socio-emotional success of children. It is important to communicate the experiences and feelings experienced by children, particularly bullying that occurs early in childhood. This research would examine the importance of free expression in children's rights to the prevention of bullying in early childhood through a decolonization approach. This study employed a literature review approach with a transformative paradigm which take a look at critical thoughts about children's rights, particularly freedom of speech that aims at preventing the bullying that occurs in early childhood. This study argued that the process of preventing bullying and even other negative behavior is effective when parents and teacher properly enforce the rights of children, especially freedom of speech. These results further illuminate the complexities faced by teachers in the application of free expression in early childhood education in daily life

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude regarding the Play Needs of Toddlers among Parents in a Selected Hospital of New Delhi

Introduction: Since ages, play is considered to be an essential aspect for a child’s overall development including physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The play needs of a child keep changing with the different stages of growth and development. For a healthy development of the child, it is important to assess and acknowledge the different play needs of children at different stages. Definitely, there can be no one better than the parents who can understand the play needs and facilitate them accordingly. Hence a need was felt to conduct a study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the play needs of toddlers among parents. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the play needs of toddlers among parents in a selected hospital of New Delhi.Materials and Methods: The research approach selected for the study was quantitative. A descriptive survey design was selected. A total of 50 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used for data collection comprised a structured knowledge questionnaire and structured attitude scaleto assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the play needs of toddlers among parents, respectively.Results: The findings related to knowledge revealed that 52% of the parents of toddlers had good knowledge while 48% had an average knowledge regarding the play needs of toddlers. In terms of attitude, 92% of the parents of toddlers had a highly favorable attitude while 8% had a moderately favorable attitude regarding the play needs of toddlers.Conclusion: The study revealed that majority of the parents had good knowledge and a highly favorable attitude regarding the play needs of toddlers