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The use of comic book as a media in teaching reading comprehension to improve students' vocabulary mastery Desi Purnama Sari; Sofyan Abdul Gani; Saiful Marhaban
English Education Journal Vol 12, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/eej.v12i1.19110

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Improving vocabulary mastery of students requires creativity in finding some strategies in order that students are motivated to memorize the vocabulary. This research aimed to use a comic book to improve student's vocabulary mastery through reading comprehension. The researcher focused on the use of Snow White comic book in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. The data were collected by doing tests. The tests were divided into pre-test and post-test to see the students’ ability on their vocabulary mastery before and after the treatment, and a questionnaire was used to see the students’ responses toward the approach. The samples are the students of MAN 2 Montasik Aceh Besar, consisted of 40 students who were divided into experimental class and control class. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics through SPSS Version 22. The result of the hypothesis testing of this research showed that students’ vocabulary mastery was significantly improved. The students’ responses toward the use of comic book to improve their vocabulary mastery were positive and the students showed their interest in reading. Therefore, the use of comic book to improve student's vocabulary mastery through reading comprehension is suggested to be used by teachers to help students in learning and memorizing vocabulary. 
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) factors associated with stunting among under-fives: A hospital-based cross-sectional study in Banda Aceh, Indonesia Desi Purnama Sari; Sulaiman Yusuf; Rusdi Andid; Dora Darussalam; Herlina Dimiati; Eka Yunita Amna
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 9, No 3 (2024): September
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v9i3.2022

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Stunting remains a major public health threat among children under five years of age in developing countries, including Indonesia. Studies have shown that water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are essential for reducing the prevalence of the disease. This study aimed to identify WASH-related risk factors associated with stunting among under-fives. This hospital-based cross-sectional study included 133 randomly sampled children who attended outpatient clinics or were admitted for treatment at Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (Regional Public Hospital-RSUD) dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh between April and May 2024. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. The bivariate chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05, with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The results showed that the prevalence of stunting was 35.3% among children under fives attended RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh. Bivariate analysis showed that stunting was associated with the main source of drinking water {p=0.04, OR 2.29 (95% CI = 1.07 – 4.89). Multivariate regression analyses revealed the WASH-related risk factor for stunting, which was the child’s fecal disposal {p= 0.03, OR= 0.26 (95% CI 0.08 – 0.85)}. In conclusion, child’s fecal disposal is a WASH-related risk factor for stunting  among children who attended RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh. This risk factor can be modified through health policies that consider WASH interventions to manage stunting prevalence.