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MEDICAL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND TARGET NEEDS IN ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES COURSES Suci Ramadani Sikumbang; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 5, No 2: December 2021
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (253 KB) | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v5i2.4511

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This study aims to identify the target needs of students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses at a private university in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The participants in this study were 10 students majoring in medicine. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method to explain students' perspectives of the ESP courses. The research data were obtained through surveys and interviews. The findings reveal that the participants expect the ESP courses focus on the target needs of their academic and professional lives with an emphasis on drilling their skills in the four aspects of language. In addition, it also shows that students have a positive perception of the ESP courses at the university. The findings of the study also declared that the ESP program should focus on the effective use of language and improve their language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Minat Masyarakat Dalam Menabung Pada Masa Pandemi di BPRS Al-Washliyah Medan Miftah Khoiriaturrahmah; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
ISTIKHLAF: Jurnal Ekonomi, Perbankan dan Manajemen Syariah Vol 3 No 2 (2021): (September 2021)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Yasni Bungo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51311/istikhlaf.v3i2.398

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the results of this study indicate that; First, the public's interest in saving duringthe pandemic at BPRS Al-Washliyah Medan is interested in which the number of people has increased from the previous year. 5 components that influence people's interest in saving during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely: Attention, Interest, Trust (Disire), Confidence (Convication), Feelings of Happiness. Many people have barriers to income that is only enough for daily needs that cannot be set aside for savings. Second, the efforts made by the Bank to increase public interest during the COVID-19 Pandemic is the 4P Mix, namely Product, Price, Promotion, but socialization in shcools cannot be carried out because schools are carried out in a brave manner, not face-to-face as usual so it is difficult to socialize. Facing these problems, the Bank goes directly to the community to conduct promotions by complying with health protocols and conduct promotions throught the internet site. Keywords : Community, Saving, COVID-19, BPRS Al-Washliyah Medan
IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS OF STUDENTS OF SDN 094136 THROUGH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Ahmad Amin Dalimunte; Nurul Husna; Sabilla Ayu Andini; Cindy Alia Ramadhany
Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 3 No. 6 (2024): Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.6734/argopuro.v3i6.5569

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This study aims to improve students' English-speaking skills at SD Negeri 094136, Sait Buttu Village, by implementing innovative classroom activities such as role-play, group discussion, language games, and presentation. These activities were designed to address the challenge of low English skills due to lack of facilities, qualified teaching staff and exposure to English in the students' environment. This study used a pretest-posttest design with qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of the methods. The respondents were students in grades 2, 3, and 4. The results showed a significant improvement in students' speaking fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and vocabulary acquisition. In addition, there was an increase in students' self-confidence although the challenge of speaking anxiety was still present. The study concluded that communicative and interactive classroom activities were effective in improving students' speaking skills. Research recommendations include the integration of speaking activities in the educational curriculum and the need for further research in various contexts to explore the effectiveness of this method more widely.
Analisis Pengaruh Customer Trust Terhadap Keputusan Menggunakan Mobile Banking Melalui Perceived Risk Sebagai Variabel Intervening Hana Nafisah; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte; M. Ikhsan Harahap
Jurnal Mutiara Ilmu Akuntansi Vol 1 No 4 (2023): Oktober : Jurnal Mutiara Ilmu Akuntansi
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jumia.v1i4.2042

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This study aims to determine the Analysis of the Effect of Customer Trust on the Decision to Use Mobile Banking Through Perceived Risk as an Intervening Variable (Case Study on Mobile Banking Application Users at UIN North Sumatra Students). This study uses a quantitative approach. In this study, a questionnaire was used to collect data, and 100 students at UIN Sumatra Utara were selected as a sample using a purposive sampling method. Data analysis in this research is quantitative data analysis. Statistical tests known as the T-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination R2 are all components of this analysis, as are the path analysis tests. Based on the research analysis, it can be concluded that customer trust has a positive and significant effect on perceived risk, customer trust has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use, perceived risk has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use, customer trust has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use through perceived risk as intervening variable. This means that a high perceived risk in accordance with customer trust will lead to a high decision to use the mobile banking application. This result is important for Islamic banking to minimize the risks that will be felt. Through breakthroughs to improve the security of the mobile banking system, thereby maintaining customer trust which will have an impact on the decision to use mobile banking services.
Benefits and Challenges to Develop Academic Writing Skill Using Open Educational Resource (Oer): Students’ Perspectives Lia nata safitri; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v12i2.5799

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Open educational resources (OER) can be used by English as a foreign language (EFL) students to improve their language skills, such as writing skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the student’s perceptions on the benefits and challenges faced in using OER to develop their writing skills. To collect the data, researchers involved two main methods used a modified questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with qualitative approach. The study was conducted in one of senior high school in Medan, with eight EFL students as the participants. The data was analyzed in two different ways: content analysis to analyze the questionnaire and thematic analysis of interviews with the participants. The findings revealed that most students had positive perceptions on using OER to develop their writing skills; namely, developing academic writing, better understanding, increased vocabulary, reduce cost, accessible, independent and flexible were the benefits that mentioned by the students. The findings also revealed several challenges that students faced, while using OER to develop their academic writing; namely, lack of feedback, language barrier, and limited internet connection. Our findings suggested in maximizing the use of OER in English language skills, especially improving their understanding of how OER can develop their academic writing skills.
Analisis Pengaruh Customer Trust Terhadap Keputusan Menggunakan Mobile Banking Melalui Perceived Risk Sebagai Variabel Intervening : (Studi Kasus Pada Pengguna Aplikasi Mobile Banking Mahasiswa UIN Sumatera Utara) Hana Nafisah; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte; M. Ikhsan Harahap
Jurnal Mutiara Ilmu Akuntansi Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): Oktober : Jurnal Mutiara Ilmu Akuntansi
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jumia.v1i4.2042

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This study aims to determine the Analysis of the Effect of Customer Trust on the Decision to Use Mobile Banking Through Perceived Risk as an Intervening Variable (Case Study on Mobile Banking Application Users at UIN North Sumatra Students). This study uses a quantitative approach. In this study, a questionnaire was used to collect data, and 100 students at UIN Sumatra Utara were selected as a sample using a purposive sampling method. Data analysis in this research is quantitative data analysis. Statistical tests known as the T-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination R2 are all components of this analysis, as are the path analysis tests. Based on the research analysis, it can be concluded that customer trust has a positive and significant effect on perceived risk, customer trust has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use, perceived risk has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use, customer trust has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use through perceived risk as intervening variable. This means that a high perceived risk in accordance with customer trust will lead to a high decision to use the mobile banking application. This result is important for Islamic banking to minimize the risks that will be felt. Through breakthroughs to improve the security of the mobile banking system, thereby maintaining customer trust which will have an impact on the decision to use mobile banking services.
STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF USING DROPS APPLICATION IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING Fatimah Azzahra Siregar; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
MUDABBIR Journal Research and Education Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Vol. 5 No. 2 Juni-Desember 2025
Publisher : Perkumpulan Manajer Pendidikan Islam Indonesia (PERMAPENDIS) Prov. Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56832/mudabbir.v5i2.1595

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This study aims to explore students’ perceptions towards the use of Drops application in learning English vocabulary. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with ten students majoring in Islamic Education in Medan who have used Drops application independently. The results showed that most students had positive experiences using Drops, mainly due to its visual, interactive and gamification features that enhance motivation as well as memorization. However, some challenges were also identified, such as limited context of vocabulary use, lack of personalization of materials, and mismatch of content with academic needs. The study concludes that while Drops is effective as an additional learning tool, integration into a more targeted and contextualized formal learning system is needed to make vocabulary learning more meaningful and applicable.
Learning English Vocabulary By Lingodeer: Case Study of Indonesian Junior High School Students Triwiyanti, Icha; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.4166

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This study explores the implementation of the Lingodeer application as a medium for improving students' vocabulary at a Private Islamic Junior High School in Medan, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires and student interviews. Lingodeer was selected due to its interactive design, accessibility, and focus on grammar and vocabulary, essential components in language acquisition. The results show that students became more enthusiastic, engaged, and motivated when learning vocabulary through the app. They reported improved vocabulary recall, pronunciation, and interest in English lessons. However, several challenges were noted. Some students faced difficulties pronouncing unfamiliar words, and the app's premium version was considered expensive, with limited variety in its gamification features and supplementary content. Despite these limitations, the findings suggest that Lingodeer is an effective and enjoyable tool for enhancing students' English vocabulary. It offers valuable support for language teachers seeking engaging alternatives to traditional instruction.
IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS OF STUDENTS OF SDN 094136 THROUGH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Ahmad Amin Dalimunte; Nurul Husna; Sabilla Ayu Andini; Cindy Alia Ramadhany
Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 3 No. 6 (2024): Argopuro: Jurnal Multidisiplin Ilmu Bahasa
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.6734/argopuro.v3i6.5569

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This study aims to improve students' English-speaking skills at SD Negeri 094136, Sait Buttu Village, by implementing innovative classroom activities such as role-play, group discussion, language games, and presentation. These activities were designed to address the challenge of low English skills due to lack of facilities, qualified teaching staff and exposure to English in the students' environment. This study used a pretest-posttest design with qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of the methods. The respondents were students in grades 2, 3, and 4. The results showed a significant improvement in students' speaking fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and vocabulary acquisition. In addition, there was an increase in students' self-confidence although the challenge of speaking anxiety was still present. The study concluded that communicative and interactive classroom activities were effective in improving students' speaking skills. Research recommendations include the integration of speaking activities in the educational curriculum and the need for further research in various contexts to explore the effectiveness of this method more widely.
Benefits and Challenges to Develop Academic Writing Skill Using Open Educational Resource (Oer): Students’ Perspectives Lia nata safitri; Ahmad Amin Dalimunte
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v12i2.5799

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Open educational resources (OER) can be used by English as a foreign language (EFL) students to improve their language skills, such as writing skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the student’s perceptions on the benefits and challenges faced in using OER to develop their writing skills. To collect the data, researchers involved two main methods used a modified questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with qualitative approach. The study was conducted in one of senior high school in Medan, with eight EFL students as the participants. The data was analyzed in two different ways: content analysis to analyze the questionnaire and thematic analysis of interviews with the participants. The findings revealed that most students had positive perceptions on using OER to develop their writing skills; namely, developing academic writing, better understanding, increased vocabulary, reduce cost, accessible, independent and flexible were the benefits that mentioned by the students. The findings also revealed several challenges that students faced, while using OER to develop their academic writing; namely, lack of feedback, language barrier, and limited internet connection. Our findings suggested in maximizing the use of OER in English language skills, especially improving their understanding of how OER can develop their academic writing skills.