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The purpose of this study is to analyze various forms of low student concentration behavior during learning activities at Sungai Tarab Elementary School, as well as the factors underlying these conditions in classroom learning processes. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study design, focusing on an in-depth understanding of phenomena occurring in the field. The selection of research informants uses a purposive sampling technique, where informants are determined based on specific criteria related to the research problem to ensure that the data obtained is valid and reliable. Data were collected through three techniques, namely in-depth interviews, observation, and document study. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that forms of low student learning concentration behavior include walking around the classroom, talking with friends during lessons, and disturbing classmates when they feel bored and uninterested in classroom learning activities. This condition indicates the need for more interactive teaching strategies and more effective classroom management. It is important for teachers to improve student focus through varied and engaging learning approaches, as well as strengthening classroom discipline. In addition, support from the school environment and parents also contributes to reducing these behaviors sustainably.

This study aims to analyze the role of parents in improving children’s reading and writing literacy skills at SDN 08 Kurnia, Semedang Village, Kuala Behe Subdistrict, Landak Regency. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions based on the research findings. The results indicate that the role of parents in improving children’s reading and writing literacy skills in Semedang Village has not yet been fully realized. In terms of education, parental involvement remains limited due to a lack of understanding regarding effective learning support. In terms of motivation, parents have not consistently encouraged learning activities within the family. In terms of facilitation, the family’s economic constraints are one of the factors preventing the provision of literacy support materials, such as reading books and learning media. In terms of guidance, time constraints due to work demands have prevented the intensity of support for children’s learning activities from reaching its full potential. This situation is influenced by several factors, including internal factors such as parents’ educational backgrounds and family economic conditions, as well as external factors such as a surrounding environment that does not yet support a culture of literacy, the influence of peers, and the use of digital media. These factors have prevented the establishment of sustainable literacy activities within the family environment.

This study aims to examine the historical origins and development of the sociology of education, explore the biographies and ideas of key scholars from both Islamic and Western traditions, and analyze their relevance in the context of modern education. The development of education has always been closely linked to social, political, and economic dynamics, which gave rise to the sociology of education as a discipline that investigates the relationship between education and social change. Contemporary challenges such as social inequality, the impacts of globalization and technological advancement, and the growing demand for the democratization of education require a comprehensive examination of the major sociological theories that have emerged over time. This research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method through the analysis of relevant books and scholarly journal articles. The findings indicate that the ideas of scholars such as Ibn Khaldun, Auguste Comte, Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Herbert Spencer, George Herbert Mead, Talcott Parsons, and Ali Shariati have made significant contributions to understanding the functions, conflicts, and interactions within education. Structural functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist theories provide complementary analytical frameworks for explaining education’s role as a means of social integration, an arena for the reproduction of inequality, and a space for the construction of meaning and identity. By adopting a comparative approach across different intellectual traditions, this study offers a holistic perspective for the development of the sociology of education in the modern era.

This research aims to examine the influence of podcasts and YouTube videos featuring Qur’anic interpretation on the digital literacy skills of Islamic boarding school students. The study uses a descriptive quantitative method, with information gathered through observations and questionnaires. The participants involved were students from an Islamic boarding school environment. The findings reveal that digital media platforms, particularly podcasts and YouTube, play an important role in enhancing students’ digital literacy, especially in accessing, assessing, and critically interpreting religious materials. Furthermore, combining religious learning with digital technology increases students’ enthusiasm, involvement, and participation during the learning process. These media platforms also motivate students to become more independent and proactive in deepening their understanding of Islamic studies. Overall, digital media can function as an effective medium for supporting religious education as well as strengthening digital literacy skills. Therefore, educators are encouraged to assist students in identifying trustworthy, authentic, and reliable information sources in order to prevent misinformation and create more meaningful learning experiences.

This research is motivated by students' low appreciation of the teachings of the Bible, which is evident in their lack of understanding of spiritual values ​​in everyday life. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of the storytelling model in increasing appreciation of the teachings of the Bible among eighth-grade students of Ratu Damai Waibalun Junior High School. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. The research subjects consisted of seventh-grade students and Catholic religious teachers. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the application of the storytelling model can create a more lively, interesting, and meaningful learning atmosphere, so that students more easily understand and appreciate the teachings of the Bible. In addition, storytelling encourages students' emotional involvement, increases personal reflection, and helps students connect teaching values ​​with real experiences. The implications of this study indicate that the storytelling model can be an effective and contextual learning strategy in fostering a deeper appreciation of students' spiritual values.

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of a scholarship program established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Labuhanbatu Utara Regency and partner universities, and to analyze its impact on the educational quality of scholarship recipients. The study is motivated by the low participation rate in higher education in the region, despite the government’s efforts to improve human resource quality through scholarship initiatives. Fluctuations in the number of recipients and implementation challenges highlight the need for a comprehensive evaluation. This research employs a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving key informants such as program administrators and scholarship recipients. Quantitative data were obtained through surveys using questionnaires. The evaluation uses the CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product) to assess policy context, resources, implementation processes, and program outcomes. The findings indicate that the MoU-based scholarship program positively contributes to improving access and quality of education, although some limitations remain. Overall, the program represents a strategic effort to enhance human resources, reduce educational disparities, and strengthen the competitiveness of the younger generation.

Dependence on social media among students has become a phenomenon that negatively impacts their critical thinking abilities, including difficulties in analyzing information, evaluating sources, and drawing logical conclusions. This study aims to examine contextual learning strategies as an effort to overcome the decline in critical thinking skills caused by social media dependence. The method used is a library research approach by reviewing various scientific sources such as books, journals, and previous studies relevant to contextual learning and critical thinking. The results of the study indicate that contextual learning can improve students’ critical thinking skills by linking learning materials to real-life situations, using authentic problems, and encouraging active student involvement in the learning process. This strategy promotes students to become more reflective, analytical, and independent in responding to information, including content obtained from social media. In addition, contextual learning helps students develop the ability to filter information and build deeper understanding. The implication of this study suggests that the consistent implementation of contextual learning strategies can serve as an effective solution to enhance students’ critical thinking skills and reduce the negative effects of social media dependence in the learning process.  

This study aim to examines effectiveness concerning feedback based upon motor model inside of improving free throw accuracy inside of basketball plus its impact upon retention concerning skill among female student. Significance concerning this research lie inside of essential role concerning feedback inside of motor learning, particular when supported by way of accurate performance model that help learner to builds clear mental representation concerning movement execution.Experimental design were employed, involving sample concerning female student random assigned into two group. Experimental group receive feedback supported by way of motor model, including video demonstration concerning ideal plus corrected performance, while control group follow traditional instruction relying primary upon verbal explanation. Post-test were then administered to measures improvement, along alongside delayed retention test to evaluates persistence concerning learning over time. Result show statistical significant difference inside of favor concerning experimental group inside of both post-test plus retention outcome. This indicate that motor model-based feedback effective enhance performance plus support long-term skill retention. Addition, student exposed for motor model demonstrate greater ability to recognizes plus corrects error plus show deeper understanding concerning correct technique.Study recommend integrating motor modeling strategy plus technology-based feedback into sport education to accelerates learning plus improves outcome across educational context.

Fatherlessness is a condition in which individuals grow up without adequate paternal presence or involvement, either physically or emotionally. This condition is not only related to the absence of a father figure within the family structure, but also to the limited role of fathers in providing emotional support, moral guidance, and a sense of security for their children. The phenomenon of fatherlessness has the potential to cause various psychological wounds that affect personality development and mental well-being. This study aims to explore in depth the psychological experiences and forms of emotional distress experienced by fatherless individuals within the environment of Universitas Nasional Pasim Bandung. The study employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with ten informants who had fatherless backgrounds due to divorce, death, or emotional unavailability of the father. The data were analyzed through processes of reduction, categorization, and conclusion drawing to obtain a comprehensive understanding. The findings indicate that the absence of a father has a significant impact on various aspects of psychological development, particularly self-esteem, emotional regulation, identity formation, and patterns of social relationships. Informants tended to experience self-doubt, heightened sensitivity to criticism, confusion regarding life direction, and difficulties in expressing and managing emotions. However, the experience of fatherlessness did not produce uniform effects across individuals. Informants who received strong emotional support from mothers, extended family members, or supportive social environments demonstrated better adaptive abilities in coping with emotional stress and building healthy interpersonal relationships. These findings emphasize that fatherlessness is not merely an issue of a father’s physical absence, but a long-term psychological experience that shapes how individuals perceive themselves, others, and their surroundings.

This study discusses reduplication as one of the important morphological processes in the Indonesian language. Reduplication plays a role in the formation of words and serves to express various grammatical meanings, such as plural, frequency, intensity, and continuity of an event. The purpose of this study is to describe the types of reduplication and the classes of words produced through this process. The research data is in the form of duplicated words, including materials, people, years, destruction, many times, and shouting. The method used is qualitative descriptive with analysis techniques in the form of classification based on the type of reduplication, namely intact reduplication, partial reduplication, reduplication with adjustment, and altered reduplication of sounds. The results of the study show that reduplication in Indonesian can form various classes of words, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, with different grammatical functions according to the context of their use. These findings confirm that reduplication not only serves as a repetition of forms, but also has a significant semantic and syntactic role in the structure of language. This research is expected to make a theoretical contribution to the study of Indonesian morphology and become a reference for future linguistic research, especially in understanding the dynamics of word formation and meanings produced through the process of reduplication.

The historical approach is a scientific method used to understand past events by examining elements such as time, place, actors, cause-and-effect relationships, and the broader socio-cultural context in which events occurred. In Islamic studies, this approach is especially important because religious teachings were revealed and practiced within particular historical situations. Understanding the historical background, including asbab al-nuzul, helps scholars interpret religious texts more accurately and avoid rigid or decontextualized interpretations. In addition, history has several functions, such as recreational, inspirational, instructive, and educational roles, which contribute to broadening insight, shaping moral character, and supporting effective learning processes. Historical research is conducted through systematic stages, including heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography, to ensure that historical analysis and writing are objective, credible, and accountable. Therefore, the historical approach serves as a fundamental framework in Islamic studies and other scientific fields for achieving a comprehensive, contextual, and sustainable understanding of the development of society, culture, and human thought.

This study aims to describe the compliance and violation of language politeness principles in student communication to lecturers via WhatsApp. The background of this research highlights the importance of communication ethics in the academic environment, especially amidst Indonesia's cultural diversity and the dynamics of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method with documentation techniques. The research data sources are utterances in WhatsApp messages from students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program collected from January to June 2019. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of collection, reading, maxim identification, classification, and analysis. The results showed compliance with five of Leech's politeness maxims: tact maxim (11 data), generosity maxim (2 data), approbation maxim (2 data), agreement maxim (11 data), and sympathy maxim (2 data). Compliance is characterized by the use of greetings, apologies, self-introduction, and providing options to the interlocutor. Meanwhile, violations of politeness principles were found in the tact maxim (4 data) and the agreement maxim (1 data). Violations occurred because students gave the impression of dictating, forcing, or not providing freedom of choice to the lecturers. This study concludes that although most students have implemented politeness, a deeper understanding of speech strategies is still needed to maintain a harmonious relationship between students and lecturers.

English plays an important role in supporting students’ academic learning and future professional practice. In nursing education, students are expected to use English to understand field-related terminology, communicate in learning and clinical contexts, and engage with academic sources relevant to nursing. To support these needs, English instruction is commonly delivered through an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) approach that focuses on language use within the nursing context. Nevertheless, questions remain regarding how far ESP-based instruction responds to the learning difficulties experienced by nursing students. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the English language learning difficulties experienced by undergraduate students in the Nursing Science Program at the University of Bhamada Slawi. This study conducted a descriptive qualitative research design. Data were collected through a learning needs questionnaire and limited interviews involving undergraduate students from the Nursing Science Program at the University of Bhamada Slawi. The findings demonstrate that undergraduate nursing students experience a wide range of English learning difficulties across multiple language skills. These difficulties indicate that students’ English learning needs are diverse and extend beyond general language competence. English is required not only to support students’ current academic activities, such as understanding nursing texts and participating in clinical communication, but also to prepare them for future professional practice in healthcare settings where English is increasingly used. Based on these findings English teachers and curriculum developers are encouraged to design instructional materials and learning activities that align with the academic and professional needs of nursing students.

Students often have difficulty understanding the Solar System material given in elementary school science lessons using only conventional methods due to its abstract nature. This study creates and explains the advantages of "3D Solar System" learning materials with interactive puzzles and quizzes for sixth-grade elementary school students using the Qreatif Educative platform. Qualitative research methodology is applied to this type of library research. Scientific articles from the DOAJ and Google Scholar databases are scanned to collect data. After that, content analysis methods such as data reduction, classification, theory synthesis, and drawing conclusions are applied in this paper. The results of this study, the use of 3D media significantly increases students' cognitive interest and understanding because it provides more realistic and detailed visuals compared to 2D media. Qreatif Educative's interactive puzzle and quiz elements have successfully created a fun and engaging learning environment based on the psychological characteristics of elementary school children who like to learn through play. The conclusion of this study is that the "3D Solar System" media is worth considering as a creative alternative to improve the standard of science teaching and make it more interactive and student-centered.

This study aims to analyze the simultaneous effect of implementing Canva, an interactive visual media, in Science (Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam/IPA) and the application of the Deep Learning approach (in-depth and contextual learning) in English on improving students' learning motivation at SMP Negeri 3 Galesong Selatan. Learning motivation is measured as a dependent variable crucial for academic success in the digital era. This research uses a Mixed Methods design with an embedded quasi-experimental model, supported by descriptive qualitative data through in-depth observations and interviews. The research sample consists of seventh-grade students who were the subjects of the Canva intervention in Science, and eighth-grade students who were the subjects of the Deep Learning intervention in English, each compared with a control group. The results of the paired t-test hypothesis test showed a significant and positive increase in students' learning motivation in both intervention groups. Qualitatively, Canva proved effective in visualizing complex Science concepts, facilitating understanding and creativity. Meanwhile, Deep Learning successfully contextualized English through authentic projects, enhancing material relevance and student independence. The main conclusion of this study is that the combination of visual technology innovation and the adoption of pedagogy focused on in-depth understanding is a transformative strategy for fostering strong intrinsic learning motivation at the junior high school level.

Analyzing procedural texts is an essential competence in Indonesian language learning at the junior high school level, as it requires students to apply analytical thinking and understand textual structures systematically. However, in classroom practice, students often experience difficulties in identifying text structure, linguistic features, and communicative purposes of procedural texts. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Problem Based Learning model in teaching procedural text analysis to ninth-grade students at SMPN 2 Sukaluyu Cianjur and to examine its role in developing students’ analytical abilities. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach involving students and an Indonesian language teacher as research subjects. Data were collected through classroom observation, analysis of students’ work, and documentation of learning activities. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of Problem Based Learning increased students’ engagement in the learning process, encouraged active discussion and collaboration, and supported students in understanding and analyzing the structure and linguistic features of procedural texts more effectively. Students were not only able to comprehend procedural text concepts theoretically but also demonstrated the ability to apply analytical skills in evaluating and revising texts. The learning process became more meaningful as students actively constructed knowledge through problem-solving activities related to real-life contexts. The results of this study imply that Problem Based Learning can serve as an effective alternative instructional model for Indonesian language learning, particularly in fostering analytical skills, learner autonomy, and meaningful engagement in procedural text instruction at the junior high school level.

This study is motivated by the low ability of seventh-grade students to understand and write procedural texts, particularly in terms of linguistic features and the logical sequencing of steps. These conditions indicate the need for a learning model that actively engages students and enhances their analytical thinking skills. This research aims to examine the effect of the Problem Based Learning model on students’ ability to analyze and write procedural texts at SMP Negeri 1 Warungkondang. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group. The research population consisted of all seventh-grade students, with a sample of 32 students divided into an experimental class and a control class. Data were collected through comprehension tests, procedural text writing assessments, and classroom observations of student learning activities. Statistical analysis was conducted to identify differences and improvements in students’ abilities following the implementation of the learning model. The findings reveal that students’ understanding of procedural text structure was at a moderate level, with the highest achievement in identifying text goals and the lowest in mastering linguistic features. Students’ writing ability was predominantly categorized as moderate, indicating that while they understood the basic structure of procedural texts, they encountered difficulties in organizing steps logically and in detail. Furthermore, the use of audiovisual media within problem-based learning significantly increased student engagement and learning enthusiasm, although oral communication skills remained limited. These results suggest that Problem Based Learning is effective in improving procedural text learning outcomes; however, it should be supported by focused linguistic guidance and staged writing practice to optimize students’ overall writing performance.  

This study aims to determine the effect of the Discovery Learning method on the learning outcomes of Aqidah Akhlak students at MAS Plus Al Ulum Medan. The background of this research is the low level of student participation and engagement in learning, since teachers still tend to rely on conventional lecture methods that are one-way, making students less active, unaccustomed to critical thinking, and resulting in suboptimal learning outcomes. Discovery Learning was chosen as an alternative approach because it emphasizes students’ direct involvement in discovering concepts through observing, collecting data, discussing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions, thus allowing them to relate the material to real-life experiences. This research employed a quantitative approach with a simple experimental design (quasi-experiment), where grade XI students were divided into two groups: an experimental class taught using Discovery Learning and a control class taught using the lecture method. The research instruments consisted of learning achievement tests (pretest and posttest) and student activity observation sheets, while data were analyzed using a t-test to determine the differences in learning outcomes between the two groups. The results revealed a significant difference, with the experimental class achieving an average posttest score of 85 compared to 72 in the control class. These findings demonstrate that Discovery Learning has a positive and significant effect on students’ Aqidah Akhlak learning outcomes, as well as enhancing their activeness, independence, critical thinking skills, and understanding of the subject matter. Therefore, Discovery Learning can be considered an effective instructional strategy to improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education in secondary schools

Early marriage, which involves at least one partner under the age of 18, is a serious global problem, including in Indonesia. Despite a decline in early marriage rates in recent decades, the practice is still prevalent especially in rural areas and areas with high poverty rates. This study aims to raise awareness of SMPN 1 Sub. East Panyabungan students about the dangers of early marriage through a comprehensive education program. The program used lecture methods, presentation, and interactive discussion. The results showed an increase in students understanding of the health risks, mental impacts, and social implications of early marriage. The approach proved effective in changing students attitudes, with many participants showing a commitment to delay marriage until a more mature age. This research makes an important contribution to early marriage prevention efforts in Indonesia, particularly in the context of school-based education in rural areas.

Numerous recovery strategies can be found nowadays and it is difficult for an athlete or coach to choose the best to optimize the recovery process after a sport competition. The present systematic review is aimed to determine the effect of modern recovery strategies after a competition on subsequent performance. The databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SPORT Discus were searched from May 21 to May 30, 2021. Types of participants considered were healthy people practising any sport, including an intervention with a modern recovery strategy after a competition that assessed a sporting performance parameter. Two reviewers selected the studies, extracted data and appraised the quality of the included studies. In total, 25 studies with 311 participants met the eligibility criteria. According to the results, cold water immersion showed positive effects on subsequent sport performance after competition, especially in time-trial-based disciplines, although the magnitude of this effect depended on the intensity of the preceding exercise and the water temperature. Active recovery was effective only when the subsequent bout was 24 h after the competition. Massage, compression garments and stretching were not effective to improve performance during the recovery period. Based on the present review, cold water immersion is the most used and effective method to improve performance after a sport competition. These findings will contribute toward a better understanding of modern recovery strategies and provide valuable information to athletes and coaches on how to optimize recovery after competition