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SCREEN TIME ON WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND AMONG HEALTH COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THE CORRELATION TO NUTRITIONAL STATUS Farapti, Farapti; Puspasari, Devi; Astutik, Erni; Fadilla, Chusnul; Nurul Ratna Mutu Manikam
The Indonesian Journal of Public Health Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025): THE INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijph.v20i1.2025.107-119

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Introduction: The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia reached 21.8% in 2018 and increased by 6.4% compared to 2013. Low physical activity is known as a risk factor of obesity. College students’ activities are closely related to use of screen time. Aims: To identify the activities of screen time for assignments and non-assignments on weekdays and weekends among college student and analyze its relationship with body mass index (BMI).  Methods: This study was conducted in 2018 with a cross sectional design among undergraduate students at the Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, conducted in 2018. The screen time questionnaire was adapted from Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire. The correlation between screen time duration and BMI was analysed by Spearman test. Results: The female subjects were dominant (81.1%) and 28.4% of subjects as overweight-obese. The screen time duration in non-assignment activity on weekends has a positive correlation with the nutritional status of health college students (p 0.000, r 0.49), particularly duration of social networking sites and listening to music were more significant in obese than normal. The use of smartphones takes a high part, approximately 4 hours 20 minutes both on weekdays and on weekends. Conclusion: The screen time duration in non-assignment activity on weekend was associated to nutritional status of health college students. Health college students are encouraged to reduce screen time for non-assignment activities on weekends and to use wisely several smartphone applications or social networking sites to control body weight and achieve a balanced nutritional status.
Difficulties in Speaking Skill Encountered by English Students at Tadulako University Puspasari, Devi; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin; Kamaruddin, Abdul
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Volume 5 Nomor 1 April 2025
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v5i1.4409

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This study aims to identify the difficulties in speaking English and the factors influencing these difficulties among the students. The research design used is a qualitative method with the subjects of the research being the fourth-semester students in the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews as data collection tolos. Based on the data análisis results, there are three predominant speaking difficulties faced by most students. First, the diffculty in expressing ideas clearly and effectively. Second, the difficulty in using correct grammar. Third, the difficulty in dealing with anxiety while speaking. The factors influencing these difficulties are divided into two main categories: linguistic factors and psychological factors. Linguistic factors relate to language elements such as limited vocabulary, improper grammar usage, and nuclear pronunciation. Psychological factors include individual psychological aspects such as low self-confidence, lack of motivation, and high levels of anxiety. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights for educators to develop strategies to help students overcome these challenges and improve their speaking skills.