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This research explores the relationship between the dynamics of the literary market, reading culture, and the development of the popularity of the novel genre. In this study, we discuss how social transformation, innovation in publishing technology, and shifts in reader preferences shaped the novel genre from the 18th century to the modern era. A historical approach and literary analysis are used to highlight the important role of publishers, book distribution, and technology in expanding the reach of novels to a wider audience.

This research aims to describe the types and functions of satire in Acehnese pantun in North Aceh. This research approach is qualitative with descriptive research type. The research data consists of rhymes that exist in North Aceh society, with data sources taken from the community in Muara Batu District. The types of satire in pantun are divided into two categories: Horatian (soft) satire and juvenalian (hard) satire. The function of satire in pantun is grouped into lessons, humor and social criticism. Data collection techniques used include interviews, recording and recording. The data analysis stages are carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research showed that of the 27 pantun data found, there were 18  pantuns with Horatian satire and 9  pantuns with juvenalian satire. Satire in Acehnese pantun in North Aceh functions as social criticism (17  rhymes), humor (1 rhymes), and lessons (9 rhymes). This research provides an overview of the use and function of satire in Acehnese pantun, which reflects the rich culture and social values contained in North Aceh society.

The purpose of this research is to study the meaning of feminism contained in the lyrics of Raisa and Isyana Sarasvati's song "AngankuAnganmu" using Roland Barthes's semiotic approach. This song not only shows the principles of solidarity, freedom, and gender equality, but also fights many myths that prevent women from becoming better. This study found that the lyrics of the song contain a message that encourages women to voice their opinions, overcome conflicts, and pursue their dreams without being hindered by social norms. This discovery was made using a qualitative descriptive research method. This study shows that the art of music can be an effective tool to convey messages about feminism and support the struggle for gender equality through the representation of signs and meanings contained in lyrics.

This research aims to determine the influence of social media on language change slang among teenagers. Slang can be interpreted as puns and language styles used by teenagers to express themselves, and is often used in communication between peers. Slang itself has experienced development and modification from generation to generation. Nowadays, with the increasing popularity of social media, these platforms are becoming a forum for teenagers to share information, interact and develop new ideas. The method used in this research is a qualitative method through literature study from various social media, for example TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. Research results shows that social media plays a very important role in spreading new terms and slang among teenagers. Many slang words and creative terms emerged as a result the influence of trends and culture circulating on social media, which creates ways of communication which is more relaxed and flexible. Using slang on social media also helps teenagers form their identity, while creating differences in the way they communicate between the older and younger generations. Apart from that, this research also found that social media allows teenagers to adapt quickly to change Language.

Poets must be able to effectively convey unrest through their work. .Feast tends to use a variety of majas that are less popular among its listeners so that the messages that .Feast wants to convey to the listeners of its songs become varied and do not match the main message it wants to convey. This research aims to analyze the use of majas in the lyrics of the song “Kami Belum Tentu” by .Feast. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to identify and understand the types of majas used. The results of the analysis show that there are 12 types of majas with a total of 51 uses of majas, including metaphor, personification, hyperbole, irony, paradox, and others. This research reveals that the variety of majas in songs provides aesthetic appeal while strengthening critical messages. However, the complexity of meaning in the lyrics is often a challenge for listeners, especially those who are less familiar with the majas used. Through this research, it is hoped that listeners can understand the meaning of songs more comprehensively, so that the message of the singer can be conveyed effectively.

This study examines the toponymy of hamlets in Panggungharjo village located in Bantul district, Yogyakarta. This study aims to understand the meaning, origin of the names of hamlets in Panggungharjo village, their morphological processes and their implications in the context of local culture. Using qualitative methods, this study collected data through interviews with community leaders and through existing literature reviews. This study also does not exclude information from the official village website. This study found that the naming of hamlets in Panggungharjo village showed the influence of reflection of the manifestation aspect found in five hamlets and the societal aspect found in nine hamlets. This study also found morphological processes that occurred in the toponymy of hamlets in Panggungharjo village, namely affixation, repetition (reduplication), compounding, abbreviation (acronym), and changes in sounds, both vowels and consonants. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between culture and naming, namely culture is one of the factors influencing the naming of hamlets in Panggungaharjo sub-district.

Slang is an informal language that is the result of individual or group creativity that is accepted and used by the wider community. Slang language among Generation Alpha emerged as a result of interactions on social media with the previous generation, namely Generation Z. Data collection methods were carried out by reading, taking notes and recording (screenshots). Researchers also counted how many times the slang language appeared on social media from the most frequently to the least frequently used in October 2024. In that period, 3,728 mewing words, 3,410 sigma words, 3,038 sus words, 2,666 skibidi words, 2,275 slay words, 1,705 flexing words, 152 fanum tax words, and 90 words looksmaxing in posts and comments columns on X's social media in Indonesia. Slang is divided into four forms, namely abbreviations, interjections, funny mispronunciations, and shortened forms.

This study aims to examine the shift in Islamic political thought in Indonesia, from a formalistic approach to a substantive one, as well as the factors that drive this change. The formalistic approach, which emphasizes symbols and the rigid application of Islamic law in the state structure, is increasingly seen as irrelevant to the social-political dynamics of plural Indonesia. In contrast, the substantive approach, which focuses on achieving the social goals of Islam, such as justice and welfare, is considered more adaptable to the needs of modern society. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach, analyzing various relevant sources to identify the paradigm shift in Islamic political thought. The findings indicate that this shift is largely influenced by social developments and political challenges faced by Indonesian society. The implications of these findings highlight the importance of adopting a substantive approach in formulating inclusive public policies that can strengthen social harmony in Indonesia. This approach also offers a new foundation for the development of Islamic political thought that is more relevant to the challenges of the times.

This study aims to describe and analyze the phenomenon of phoneme transfer in Indonesian speech by Makassar speakers in Mangempang Village, Bungaya District, Gowa Regency. It focuses on identifying types of phoneme changes—substitution, omission, and addition—resulting from interference by the Makassar language as the speakers’ mother tongue. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The data consist of words or phrases uttered by Makassar speakers when using Indonesian, which reflect phonological variation. Data were collected through observation, recording, and note-taking techniques. Analysis techniques include identification, classification, description, and conclusion drawing. The results show that three types of phonological variation were identified. In terms of substitution, phoneme changes include: /k/ to /s/, /b/ and /k/ to /t/, /i/ to /e/, /l/ to /k/, /f/ to /p/, and diphthongs /ai/ to /e/ and /au/ to /o/. Additions include inserting a glottal stop [?] at word-final positions, adding /n/ and /m/ to form /ng/, and lengthening or emphasizing syllables. Omissions involve abbreviations, dropping certain phonemes, or replacing them with different sounds. These findings illustrate how native language interference affects the phonological structure of Indonesian spoken by the Makassar-speaking community in this region.

Language in a state address functions not only as a medium for delivering information but also as a political communication tool rich in meaning and pragmatic strategies. This study describes the forms and functions of implicature found in President Joko Widodo’s State Address at the 2024 Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI). The study focuses on two aspects: (1) the types of implicature, consisting of conventional and nonconventional implicatures, and (2) the functions of implicature, including assertive, directive, expressive, and commissive functions. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a pragmatic approach and content analysis. The data, in the form of utterances containing implied meanings, were collected using the listening and note-taking techniques and analyzed based on Grice’s implicature theory and relevant pragmatic frameworks. The results show that President Joko Widodo’s state address contains two types of implicature: conventional implicature, which carries explicit and commonly understood meanings, and nonconventional implicature, which requires contextual interpretation because of its implicit nature. Furthermore, four functions of implicature were identified: (1) assertive, used to express facts and the speaker’s beliefs; (2) directive, containing appeals and encouragement to continue national development; (3) expressive, conveying gratitude and appreciation to national institutions; and (4) commissive, emphasizing the President’s commitment to maintaining international trust and national sovereignty. Overall, the findings reveal that the use of implicature in the state address serves as an effective and polite political communication strategy. 

This study aims to analysis (1) learning strategies that student use in facing the Indonesian Academic Competency Test (TKA)  at MAN 3 Kediri, (2) learning model that teachers apply in facing the Indonesian language Academic Competency Test (TKA) at MAN 3 Kediri, (3) things that support students learning process in facing the Indonesian language Academic Competency Test (TKA) at MAN 3 Kediri. This resulting data source was obtained from a questionnaire distributed by researches to class XII students at MAN 3 Kediri. The data collection technique used was a student questionnaire or survey via a google form plate which was filled in by class XII students at MAN 3 Kediri. The data analysis technique used is qualitative descriptive analysis to explain the results of the survey obtained. The data validity technique employed is triangulation. The analysis results show that students receive learning strategies through direct instruction or by practicing the material directly through exercise questions. Additionally, the difficulty level of the questions varies, ranging from lower-level to higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Furthermore, the teacher also prepares an appropriate teaching model to help students face the Indonesian Language TKA (National Competency Test). The result shows that the teacher applies the PAIKEM approach (active, innovative, creative, effective, and enjoyable). The supporting strategy includes practice questions that encourage students' understanding.  

Literature is an inseparable part of the surrounding reality, presented in the form of fiction. Women are consistently included as objects that provide a unique symbol in conveying its implied messages. Similarly, within the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) environment, women possess their own distinct culture that conforms to the habits that bind them. This portrayal is depicted in the literary work, the novel Hati Suhita by Khilma Anis. The pesantren woman is described concerning her tendencies in pesantren life and her role as the successor in the leadership relay within it. This research aims to describe (a) the portrayal of the pesantren woman's culture in the novel Hati Suhita by Khilma Anis, and (b) the implication of the pesantren woman's leadership on the development of the pesantren in the novel Hati Suhita by Ning Khilma Anis. The approach in this study uses a qualitative methodology. The data source for this research is the novel Hati Suhita by Khilma Anis. The data in this study consist of findings relevant to the problem focus within the novel Hati Suhita by Khilma Anis. The data collection technique used is literature study The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative. The results obtained are: The pesantren woman described in the novel Hati Suhita by Khilma Anis is portrayed with the attitudes of obedience and humility as the defining characteristics of a santri (pesantren student). The novel Hati Suhita lays out the implication of her leadership, which brings advancement and renewal to her in-laws' pesantren.

Language use in everyday life is often incorrect, particularly in informal conversations. The correct and proper use of language also impacts an individual's reading process. Quality writing is characterized by the use of good and correct language conventions. However, many still encounter language errors in texts. Analyzing syntactic errors in short stories is necessary to identify and explain them. The aim of this study was to analyze language errors in the short stories "The Ceded Storm" and "The Red Forest" by Fauzia, as part of an intensive reading program for Indonesian language and literature students at Semarang State University. The study employed deductive methods and theoretical approaches, conducting analyses by identifying language errors in the short stories. A qualitative descriptive approach was used as part of the methodology, while language error analysis incorporated a theoretical framework. Data collection techniques included reading and note-taking. The data collection process involved three steps: (1) data collection, (2) data analysis, and (3) data presentation. Researchers examined the short stories "The Ceded Storm" and "The Red Forest" by Fauzia. The research highlighted numerous potential errors, including capitalization, punctuation, word choice or diction, usage of strong words, and conjunctions. The study aimed to identify factors contributing to the short stories' lack of quality and provide insights through a detailed analysis.

The use of effective sentences has a strong influence on the quality of the content of a work. In cerpen writing, it is necessary to use effective language so that both the written and the implied meanings of cerpen can be well conveyed. The study aims to describe the forms of error in the use of sentences effectively in the formation of content quality on cerpen, as well as to present a comprehensive analysis of the linguistic aspects in the cerpen anthology "Back the Window of Ibnu Abbas" as a source of reading for students of 8th grade high school. The study uses qualitative descriptive methods through a language analysis approach by evaluating the quality of the content and effectiveness of the sentences in the book. This research data is a sentence quotation in a cerpen in which there are written errors in the use of effective sentences. Data collection techniques are done with reading and recording techniques. The results of this study found: (1) repetition of verbs, (2) inappropriate dictionary selection, (3) passing sentences, and (4) ambiguous sentences in a cerpen. Such errors make sentences less effective and affect the quality of the cerpen content. The findings of this study provide an in-depth understanding of how the structure of sentences, the meaning of words, the context of language usage, and the form of words influence the understanding and experience of readers of a literary work.

This research uses a qualitative research approach, the main goal of this research is to explain the symbolic meaning of the fishing ritual (equ) carried out by Bajo tribe in Parumaan Village, East Alok District, Sikka Regency. In-depth interviews, documentation, and observation methods are some of the data collection strategies used. Research findings showed that the Bajo tribes carried out a number of ceremonial processes related to fish arrest activities, including rituals before fish arrest, during fish arrest, and after fish arrest. Each ritual procedure has a symbolic meaning that is closely related to customs, beliefs, local people. This symbolic meaning includes showing respect to the Creator, requesting refuge, asking for the results of an abundant catch, and preserving.

The use of language in life greatly affects articulation in communicating and interacting with humans. This interaction provides a unity in connecting a difference. Therefore, diversity in language becomes its own uniqueness in the field of communication. The important role of communication tools helps the articulation of social life. The use of language in educational institutions, is very vulnerable to be influenced by the surrounding environment. This causes the dialect mix used by the third Semester Indonesian education students is very unique and diverse. In general, this study aims to determine the diversity of languages used by various students in educational institutions and their environments, especially students of the third Semester of Indonesian Education Study Program specifically, the purpose of this article is made to (1) Describe the dialect of the speech of Indonesian students in the third Semester, and (2) describe the use of mixed code against Indonesian students in the third Semester. The study used descriptive qualitative methods as a research method and sociolinguistic approach. The research was conducted in order to solve problems that often occur in the field by using several stages of Data Collection (1) taking samples of language speech used by Indonesian students in the third Semester, (2) analyzing the use of dialect and coding against the language speech of Indonesian students in the third Semester. Thus, the results of the study showed that the proven use of dialect and mix code in communicating that is often used by students of the third Semester of Indonesian. This study also describes the linguistic behavior of the third Semester Indonesian students directly through oral.

Adlerian counseling is a counseling approach that refers to individuals who want to achieve their life goals by motivating them towards mastery and fulfillment of life needs, Adler also considers that social interest is a measure of mental health. In the Adlerian counseling process, multicultural competence is considered very important as a form of empathy that can be shown by counselors to individuals with the same cultural background. This research method is skinative with a type of literature study, literature study is a technique or method by reviewing sources that have been made before, such as collecting library data, reading, recording, and reprocessing materials that will be used for research. The purpose of the research is to discuss Adlerian counseling in a multicultural perspective. The results of this study include (1) Adlerian counseling there are several techniques that can be used including interpretation, dream analysis, and also free association. (2) Adlerian counseling has stages that are important to do, namely developing relationships, exploring the dynamics of individual psychology, and finally encouraging self understanding and insight. (3) Adlerian counseling has advantages and disadvantages, which can be adjusted to the problems of the counselee that must be resolved. (4) Adlerian counseling often uses a multicultural perspective where the counseling process must run by adjusting the culture between the counselor and the counselee in order to establish a deep relationship and empathy based on similar cultural backgrounds.

This study analyzes writing errors in the mini research tasks conducted by Indonesian Language Education students at Universitas Negeri Medan. Utilizing qualitative descriptive methods and document analysis, the research identifies writing errors in these tasks. The results indicate a lack of understanding of Indonesian language rules, highlighting the importance of attention to detail in academic writing. These findings are expected to contribute to improving students' academic writing in the future.

Mathematics teaching and learning faces significant challenges, including the use of language as a communication tool. So the research was carried out to determine the use and correlation of language, especially Indonesian with and in learning mathematics. The scope of this research is the use of language in mathematics and the correlation between the two. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with literature study. From the research, it was found that language and mathematics are positively correlated and language is used to describe mathematical concepts and to explain patterns, properties and relationships between mathematical objects.

Literature, created in a creative and innovative way through writing or printing, is beautiful and essential to the teaching of the Indonesian language. The authors of this study use a qualitative descriptive approach. In other words, any symptoms that appear or appear will be recorded based on the current state of affairs. The skills of the student are essential to develop the skills acquired, such as writing skills, because writing is an act or activity that produces writing.