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The Correlation Between Sleep Duration And Learning Achievement Of Efl Students

Rizki Hasanah, Abdul Syahid, Ayu Sundari, Mayra Musdalifah, Kholida Ziya, Siti Rahmawati, Alya Audria
Abstract: This quantitative descriptive study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep duration and academic performance among third-year English Language Teaching students at IAIN Palangka Raya. data was collected from 24… voluntary participants. Results indicated that most respondents slept between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, with an average sleep duration of 5.458 hours. Despite the majority having below the recommended 7 hours of sleep per night, the study found a weak negative correlation (-0.088) between sleep duration and academic performance (GPA). However, the p-value of 0.684 suggested that this correlation was not statistically significant. Discussion highlighted the importance of sleep for cognitive functions and academic success. Although the study contradicted some existing theories, it emphasized the need for further research with larger samples and more specific performance measurements. The findings could guide educational institutions in developing evidence-based interventions to improve students' sleep quality and, potentially, academic performance. this research contributes to the understanding of the complex relationship between sleep and academic achievement, prompting further exploration for a more comprehensive perspective.

The Philosophy Of Knowledge And The Development Of Science And Technology As The Foundation Of Islamic Education

Herman Darmawan
Abstract: The question that is most often raised is how science can become the basis for every development of civilization. With this, civilization can be supported by every theory put forward systematically which is embedded in science,… cience, and all of this also has an impact on the development of science and technology. Therefore, this study tries to explore issues regarding the nature of science and the development of science and technology along with their influence on contemporary developments under the pretext of being able to restore understanding of science and the development of science and technology. This science is divided into several discussion sections, including nature, function, object, source, truth tester and classification. The development of science and technology includes understanding, influence, ethical responsibility for the use of technology and its influence on Islamic education and how Islamic education responds to developments in science and technology

A Literature Review On The Use Of Songs In Teaching English To Young Learners: Benefits And Difficulties

Febrina, Widya
Abstract: This paper contains a comprehensive literature review on the use of songs in teaching English to young learners. This paper reviews the concept of teaching English to young learners, and then discusses the benefits and difficulties… ifficulties in using songs and how songs should be implemented in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. A number of previous studies from 2008 to 2015 investigating the use of songs in teaching English have been analysed. Most of the studies used in this research are empirical studies. It is found that the benefits of songs to teach English can be classified into four categories: (1) affective; (2) cognitive; (3) linguistic; and (4) culture. This review presents a better understanding on the benefits and difficulties of using songs to teach English to young learners. It can be argued that teaching English songs to young learners is prominent. At the end, the author outlines several recommendations regarding on how to overcome the difficulties in teaching songs so the use of songs in teaching can be maximised.

CURRICULUM REFORM IN INDONESIA

Ningrum, Rini Listiya, Akhmad Ali Mirza, Zaitun Qamariah
Abstract: Abstrak Artikel ini memberikan gambaran tentang sejarah reformasi kurikulum di Indonesia, kondisi kurikulum saat ini, proses reformasi kurikulum, serta tantangan dan implikasi penerapan Kurikulum baru. Artikel tersebut berpendapat… erpendapat bahwa reformasi kurikulum sangat penting bagi sistem pendidikan Indonesia untuk memenuhi kebutuhan siswanya dan mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan abad ke-21. Sistem pendidikan Indonesia menghadapi beberapa tantangan, khususnya di bidang kurikulum. Salah satu permasalahan utamanya adalah tidak adanya keselarasan antara kurikulum dan kebutuhan tenaga kerja, sehingga terjadi ketidaksesuaian antara keterampilan yang diajarkan di sekolah dengan yang dibutuhkan oleh pasar tenaga kerja. Selain itu, sistem pendidikan telah dikritik karena penekanannya yang berat pada hafalan dan hafalan, yang dipandang sebagai penghalang pengembangan pemikiran kritis dan keterampilan pemecahan masalah di kalangan siswa. Untuk mengatasi tantangan tersebut dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia, telah dilakukan berbagai upaya untuk mereformasi kurikulum selama bertahun-tahun. Reformasi kurikulum terbaru, Kurikulum 2013, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan relevansi kurikulum dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja, mempromosikan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah, serta membekali siswa dengan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk abad ke-21. Namun, penerapan Kurikulum baru menghadapi beberapa tantangan, termasuk pelatihan guru yang tidak memadai, kurangnya sumber daya, dan penolakan dari pemangku kepentingan. Artikel ini diakhiri dengan menyoroti perlunya upaya berkelanjutan untuk memastikan keberhasilan penerapan Kurikulum baru dan memaksimalkan potensi dampaknya terhadap kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia.    Abstract This article provides an overview of the history of curriculum reform in Indonesia, the current state of the curriculum, the process of curriculum reform, and the challenges and implications of implementing the new Curriculum. The article argues that curriculum reform is crucial for Indonesia's education system to meet the needs of its students and prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. The Indonesian education system has been facing several challenges, particularly in the area of curriculum. One of the main issues is the lack of alignment between the curriculum and the needs of the workforce, resulting in a mismatch between the skills taught in schools and those required by the labor market. Moreover, the education system has been criticized for its heavy emphasis on rote learning and memorization, which has been seen as a barrier to the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. To address these challenges and improve the quality of education in Indonesia, there have been multiple attempts to reform the curriculum over the years. The most recent curriculum reform, the 2013 Curriculum, aims to improve the relevance of the curriculum to the needs of the workforce, promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and equip students with the skills required for the 21st century. However, the implementation of the new Curriculum has faced several challenges, including inadequate teacher training, lack of resources, and resistance from stakeholders. The article concludes by highlighting the need for continued efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the new Curriculum and maximize its potential impact on the quality of education in Indonesia.

Increasing the Information Quality of social media on the Political Involvement of Millennials Using Social Media

Laviola Adha, Syabillah, Masnita, Yolanda
Abstract: Political involvement, namely community activity in influencing the methods of preparing and implementing public policies, as well as participating in choosing government leaders. Social media is widely used as a place to… o engage in political activities. This study aims to examine the quality of social media information, social media reputation, trust, use of social media, and millennial political involvement. The instrument of this research is using a questionnaire created using a Google form that is distributed online. The respondents of this study are millennials. This study contributes to the inconsistency test between social media information quality variables and political involvement. The results of the study prove that there is an influence between the variables use of social media and political involvement. This study also concluded that most of the millennial generation use social media for 3 hours/day to seek information and communicate. Finally, this research can find that the use of social media affects political involvement.

Assessment of Facilities Management Performance in Selected Real Estate Business: Basis for Crafting a Policy Framework

Lynn J. Lopez, Chrystina, A. Sario, Jay, Z. Matias, Ericson
Abstract: Facilities Management (FM) role becomes more significant in the day-to-day operations of most of organizations. The FM team ensures that operations of organizations will run smoothly without downtime, provide safe working… g environment, comply with regulators, and provide one-stop-shop service for employees that can benefit the organization in retaining and attracting top talents. This research aims to assess the performance of FM before the pandemic, and the start of the new normal and compare the operations on these timelines to identify the inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement that can lead to an effective, efficient, and consistent quality performance. The researcher includes the assessment of gaps, management capabilities, technologies, factors influencing performance and productivity, and ways of adapting to the changing external business landscape. To interpret the collected data, frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation, Pearson-r correlation were used in quantitative data, and thematic analysis for the qualitative responses. The data gathered from the FM team supporting different clients and as senior leaders, signifies that there is no significant difference in operations and technology to support clients. However, minor improvements and recommendations by senior leaders can be considered and can contribute to effective and efficient operations.

Review of Audit Quality Indicators

Santi, Aviany, Dicky, Dicky, Dwiyanti, Windy
Abstract: Audit quality is the accuracy of the information reported by the auditor by the audit standards used by the auditor of the company's financial statements. This study aims to identify audit quality in several cases that occurred… ccurred in Indonesia by using audit quality indicators in the form of ethics, people, process, output, and interaction. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive method with the object of analysis in the form of audit quality indicators. The results of this study indicate that the audit ethics quality indicators have the most influence on several cases that occurred in Indonesia.

The Influence of Job Satisfaction and Workload on Employee Performance at PT Citra Riau Sarana

Hidayat, Firman, Wiryono, Eko, Sumardin, Sumardin
Abstract: This research was conducted to determine the effect of job satisfaction and workload on the performance of employees of PT. Citra Riau Sarana. The method used in this research is a descriptive method with a quantitative… approach. The object of this research is all employees of PT. Citra Riau Sarana. The research location was conducted at PT. Citra Riau Sarana. The population in this study are employees of PT. Citra Riau Sarana. The samples taken in this study were 47 respondents. The sampling technique in this study was the census method technique with data analysis using the SPSS version 20 program using validity test, reliability test, multiple linear regression, partial test (t test), simultaneous test (F test), coefficient of determination (R2). Multiple regression analysis was used to test the research hypothesis. The results of the study state that the variable workload and job satisfaction have a significant effect partially and simultaneously on employee performance. And it can be concluded that the most dominant workload variable affects employee performance. The coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.771. This means that the variables of job satisfaction and workload simultaneously affect the employee performance variable by 77.1%.

Risk Based Internal Auditing and Implementation on Organization

Ng, Judson, Juwenni, Juwenni, Chandrawati, Meliesa
Abstract: In recent years, risk-based internal audit has become increasingly important because it is considered an effective method to be applied in a business environment where risks are always changing. The purpose of this study… is that the authors want to describe the process and stages of risk-based internal audit and the implementation of risk-based internal audit in organizations. Therefore, the method used by the authors to collect data is a qualitative method. Qualitative method is research that focuses on the use of descriptive data from the results of secondary data observations. Secondary data is information that already exists from before and is a collection of data by researchers to complete data needs for research. In this study, risk-based internal audit is a way of thinking from internal audit, which in this study tries to explain the most important stages of the study process.

Changing Time and Options in Foreign Language Teaching of ELT Teachers in Northern Cyprus

Riheel Alnaas Taha, Ayman, Mohammed Alsanousi Alssayah Ahmed, Sarah, Hussain, Sajjad
Abstract: We live in the world where English language has become the most international language for communication among the other foreign languages. English just as the other languages has been used as a medium of communication for… or diplomatic relationship, administrative affairs, employment, commerce, or trade and above all for education. However, policies regarding foreign language teaching teachers in Northern Cyprus must be reviewed to provide immense opportunities to enhance language competence of both language teachers and learners. In this sense, foreign language teaching and learning policy in ELT as well as other foreign languages must be well taught and successfully integrated into school systems and societies. Hence, the open-ended questions have been administered to six (6) foreign language teachers to elicit more detailed responses concerning teachers’ perception on changing time and options in teaching industry. The findings reveal how significant it is to introduce positive changes in foreign language teaching. The study suggests to be circumspect in the implementation of language policies and classroom activities regarding foreign language teaching and learning in order to prevent negative influences on both the teachers’ and the learners’ first language, ethnicity or culture.