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This research was conducted at the Smart House of the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village. The study aimed to determine the efforts of volunteers in developing cultural literacy programs at the Smart House of the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village, to identify the factors causing the low implementation of the Smart House's work program in developing cultural literacy for elementary school children at the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village, and to assess the impact and benefits of the Smart House program on children and the community. In conducting this research, the researcher chose qualitative research with a descriptive approach. To obtain data, the researcher used interview, observation, and documentation techniques. Triangulation of sources technique was employed to test the validity of the data. The results of this study showed that: 1). The efforts of volunteers in developing cultural literacy work programs have been well-implemented, such as providing understanding and strengthening of cultural literacy, the availability of adequate literacy facilities, and collaboration with other organizational institutions. 2). There are several factors that cause the low implementation of the work program, including the lack of awareness or concern among children about information development related to cultural literacy, limited facilities such as reading materials, mutual understanding, and low interest and motivation among children. Therefore, the presence of the Smart House program aims to direct children to continue developing various literacy activities, especially cultural literacy. Given this, the YAFSI Smart House volunteers have introduced various positive and creative work programs to advance cultural literacy development, such as traditional dance activities, storytelling, singing, reading, and more. 3). The impact and benefits provided by the YAFSI Smart House program include children becoming character-based peer educators, having high literacy attitudes, and implementing various activities reflecting cultural literacy development. The impact and benefits for the community include the ability to transform the community to advance in building businesses and entrepreneurship based on local potential.

Background: Smoking is common among adults and teenagers, especially men. This lifestyle is one of the biggest problems facing the world of health because it causes almost 6 million deaths every year. More than 5 million people die from smoking, while 600 thousand people die from exposure to cigarette smoke. Method: This research uses a quantitative research type, analytical approach, cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were male teenagers in Limbangan Wetan Village, Brebes Regency. Sampling used simple random sampling with a total sample of 30 male teenagers. This research was conducted using the interview method and data collection tools, namely questionnaires. Results: Research shows that the most common age of smokers is 18-24 years old (50%), the highest level of education is high school graduation (56.7%), the highest number of types of smokers smoked is 11-20 cigarettes per day ( 36.7%), 20 respondents were exposed to cigarette advertising (66.7%) and 26 people smoked (86.7%). Conclusion: there is a significant relationship between cigarette advertising and the behavior of adolescent boys in the Limbangan Wetan Village Village, Brebes Regency.

Character education at the junior high school level is becoming increasingly important in this era of globalization. This research aims to explore the influence of globalization on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level and to identify character values relevant to the demands of globalization. The research method used is a qualitative approach through literature review with descriptive analysis techniques. The findings of the research indicate that globalization has a significant impact on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level, particularly in how adolescents express themselves, their mindset, and the values they adhere to. In this context, it is important to teach character values such as tolerance, diversity, cooperation, and critical thinking, which are relevant to the demands of globalization. Effective strategies for integrating character education into the junior high school curriculum include developing a curriculum based on character values, teacher training, and active involvement of parents and the community. Thus, character education at the junior high school level can become relevant to the demands of globalization and help adolescents build strong and adaptive characters.

Computational Thinking skills are students' ability to use mathematical concepts to solve problems systematically using algorithms and programming. This research aims to measure the development of Computational Thinking skills of students at SMA N 3 Medan on algebraic function limits material. The research method used is survey research with data collection using tests and observations. The subjects of this research were class XI students from SMA N 3 Medan who were studying algebraic function limits. The research results show that there is significant development in students' Computational Thinking skills after studying the material. The implication of this research is the need for a learning approach that focuses more on developing Computational Thinking skills in mathematics learning in high school.

Adolescence is considered a period of storm and stress, a time in which emotional tensions run high. Peers teach students the ability to control themselves, according to the new role they have acquired in their group. The peer environment plays a role in providing opportunities for adolescents to learn to interact and control their social behavior. The aim of this research is that the peer environment plays a role in providing opportunities for adolescents to learn to interact and control their social behavior. This research is quantitative in nature using a correlational method. The population is all class VIII students at PGRI Semarang Middle School with a total of 254 students. The sampling technique is cluster random sampling. Sampling was taken by lottery so that there were two classes selected, namely classes C and F with a total of 64 students. The instruments used in this research are the peer social interaction scale and the emotional maturity scale with four alternative answer choices. The results of hypothesis testing using the Pearson product moment correlation test, obtained a significance value of 0.000, which means that there is a relationship between Peer Social Interaction (X) and Emotional Maturity (Y). The correlation result obtained was 0.554 and was included in the medium relationship level category.

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of implementing the jigsaw type cooperative learning model in increasing students' interest in learning in PAK & Characteristics subjects at St. Vocational School. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency, 2022/2023 Academic Year. The research hypothesis is: "There is a positive and significant influence of the jigsaw type cooperative model on the interest in learning PAK & Characteristics of class XI students at St. Vocational School. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency." The population is all students of class XI SMK St. Nahanson Parapat, North Tapanuli Regency, totaling 131 people. The research sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique, namely 25 students in class XI TKJ 2 as the experimental class using the jigsaw type cooperative learning model and class This research method is a quantitative approach with a true experimental design method and a post-test only control group design. The instrument used in this research was a 22 item questionnaire. Research data for the questionnaire was analyzed using the Separated Variance t test formula. From the calculation results, the value of tcount = 3.993 > ttable(α=5%) = 2.064. The tcount value is in the curve area of ​​rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha. Thus, it can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted, meaning that there is a positive and significant influence of the jigsaw type cooperative model on the interest in learning PAK & Characteristics of class XI students at St. Vocational School. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency. Differences in interest in learning PAK & Characteristics of class XI students at SMK St. Nahanson Parapat Sipoholon, North Tapanuli Regency, it is known that the average interest in learning PAK & Characteristics of students using the jigsaw type cooperative learning model is 3.27, higher than the average interest in learning PAK & Characteristics of students using the lecture learning model, namely 2. 87.  

The devices that people use most often today include computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of health education on knowledge in Teenagers. This research method is a quasi experimental pre test and post test. This research was conducted on May 2 2024 at the Darul Arafah Raya Islamic Boarding School Jalan Berdikari.1A Lau Bakeri Village, Sampe Cita, Kec. Kutalimbaru, Deli Serdang Regency. Data collection uses direct questionnaire techniques, namely face to face with respondents. The number of samples obtained in this study was 60 people, targeting junior high school students in grade 8 or with an age range of 13-15 years. The data collection tool used in this research was an observation sheet. The results of this study show that there is a significant difference between the level of knowledge before (pre-test) and after (post-test) education about the Influence of Gadgets on Adolescent Health at MTS Darul Arafah Raya. Conclusion: The results of this study show that significant effects of Health education on knowledge in teenagers at Mts Darul Arafah Raya.

Education in Indonesia is currently experiencing a significant paradigm shift, with an increasing focus on developing student independence. This article aims to investigate good practices that support educational transformation towards independence at SMA Negeri 3 Medan. The research method used is a qualitative approach, through in-depth interviews with teaching staff, classroom observations, and analysis of school documents. The research results show that there are a number of good practices at SMA Negeri 3 Medan that support student independence. Among them are the implementation of project-based learning which encourages students to take initiative and collaborate in solving problems, the use of technology as a learning tool that expands access to information, as well as the development of diverse extracurricular programs to facilitate the development of students' skills and interests outside the academic curriculum.These findings highlight the commitment of SMA Negeri 3 Medan in creating a learning environment that supports student independence. The implication of these findings is the importance of adopting liberating educational practices in other schools to increase learning effectiveness and prepare students to face complex future challenges.

Citizenship education is education that reminds us of the importance of the values ​​of the rights and obligations of citizens. Everything that is done must be in accordance with the goals and ideals of the nation and not deviate from what is expected. Citizenship education is an educational program that has political democracy at its core which is expanded with other sources of knowledge, positive influences from school education, society and parents. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The data collection technique in this research is analysis of literature, books, scientific articles, and various other scientific reading sources related to the material discussed in this research, namely citizenship education as a means of forming national identity. Citizenship Education has a strategic role in preparing intelligent citizens. Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System has regulated Citizenship Education for formal education starting from primary, secondary and higher education, and also for non-formal education. The upbringing of Citizenship Education in formal education institutions is aimed at students, designed curricularly and processed through learning activities. Citizenship education is expected to be a guide in instilling character and a sense of love for the country for the formation of Indonesian national identity. However, the presence of globalization in people's lives certainly has both positive and negative impacts. One of the positive impacts of globalization is that it is easier for people to find information or phenomena that occur throughout the world easily and quickly.

This research aims to analyze the influence of professional teacher organizations on the development of teacher professionalism in junior high schools. Teachers as professionals need a platform to improve their competence and develop themselves on an ongoing basis. Teacher professional organizations play an important role in facilitating teacher professionalism development activities. This research uses a library method by collecting and reviewing various literature sources such as books, journals, research reports and scientific articles that are relevant to the research topic. The collected data was then analyzed qualitatively to determine the influence of professional teacher organizations on the development of teacher professionalism. The research results show that professional teacher organizations make a significant contribution in improving teachers' pedagogical, personal, social and professional competencies through various activities such as training, seminars, scientific discussion forums, as well as providing the latest learning resources and information.

This study aimed to investigate the influence of learning media and learning interest on the mastery of Science concepts among fifth-grade elementary school students. Data were collected from 60 students divided into four treatment groups, including interactive and conventional learning media, as well as high and low learning interest. Data analysis employed statistical tests, including tests for normality, homogeneity, and hypotheses. The results indicated that both learning media and students' learning interest significantly influenced the mastery of Science concepts. Interactive learning media and high learning interest had a significant impact on Science concept mastery, with respective significance values of 0.019 and 0.003. However, the interaction between learning media and students' learning interest did not significantly affect Science concept mastery. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of learning media and learning interest in enhancing students' understanding of Science concepts. The implications of these findings can be utilized to develop more effective learning strategies to improve Science concept mastery in elementary schools.

Stunting is a condition in which a child's development is disrupted by several factors, which one of the factor iis malnutrition. Stunting is a problem that often occurs in countries in the world, including Indonesia. In fact, the problem of stunting is one of the programs that is the main priority for the Government, namely efforts to accelerate the reduction of stunting rates program. Probolinggo Regency is one of the areas with a high stunting rate in East Java. Therefore, this service aims to be able to help provide education and understanding to the community so that they are more aware of the threat of stunting, especially the people of Dringu Village. To achieve this, various efforts need to be made, such as conducting outreach, education, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), to making appropriate products or technology that are in accordance with the conditions in Dringu Village. Where these activities have been carried out by targeting various groups, ranging from children, students to parents. Among children, education is carried out at PKK Sriwijaya Dringu Kindergarten. Meanwhile among students, socialization was carried out in several schools such as SDN Dringu. SDN Kedungdalem II, and SMAN Dringu. For parents, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activity was carried out where the Dringu Village community, Village Officials, Village Midwives, and Dringu District Nutritionists were invited. Our group also makes innovative products in the form of pudding from Moringa leaves. Moringa leaf pudding is one of the complementary foods for ASI (MP-ASI) which has many benefits. Not only that, the appropriate technology chosen by our group is in the form of maggot cultivation where the technology was chosen because it adapts to the conditions in Dringu Village. The various efforts that have been made by our group are basically carried out with the hope of helping to prevent stunting in Dringu Village.

Examining employee engagement with a view to job satisfaction through mediated Job Security is the aim of this study. All respondent who have made worked from Senior High School and who meet the criteria listed constitute the population of this study. Purposive sampling was used to select 58 respondents. Data collection methods rely on survey methods, with research instruments in the form of a questionnaire. The statistical program was used for causal qualitative analysis. Employee Engagement (X1) and Job Security (X2), are variables exogen and endogen variable is job satisfaction (Y) to this study. This study uses Smartpls program to process and analyze data. The results showed that Employee Engagement had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction, Job Security had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement had a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction which was mediated by Job Security for the teaching staff.

This research discusses the important role of parental communication in improving the cognitive development of early childhood. Effective communication between parents and children is a key element in shaping children's cognitive aspects, which influences the development of children's character, independence and intellectual abilities. Through a qualitative approach with literature study, this research analyzes various related literature and research, highlighting the importance of the role of parents in supporting the guidance and counseling process, becoming partners in child development, communicating with teachers, and involving themselves in school activities. The research conclusion shows that the role of parents in improving cognitive abilities in early childhood has a significant impact and cannot be ignored. Therefore, it is important for parents to understand and implement their parental role actively and collaboratively to ensure children's welfare and optimal development, both inside and outside the home environment.  

Adolescence is a period of human beings who are still experiencing excellent growth and development intellectually, physically and psychologically. The purpose of dedication is to improve the ability of young women to become Blood Add Tablet Care Cadres. The service method is carried out in junior and senior high schools in Syamtalira Bayu District for young women within a period of 3 months (June to August 2023). The implementation of community service is carried out by means of lectures, demonstrations, practicums, questions and answers and evaluations. The results obtained were 50 young women who were trained to become Blood Add Tablet Care Cadres at the junior and senior high school levels.

The community service activity "The Role of Schools in Preventing, Eradicating Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking" was carried out on Thursday 16 November 2023, which was attended by 35 students representing class 10 and class 12 of the Vocational High School (SMK) Technology Education Foundation (YPT) Banjarmasin. The activity was carried out in several stages, namely: an opening led by an emcee from the school, remarks from the Deputy Head of SMK YPT Banjarmasin for Student Affairs, Sahri, as well as remarks from the Lecturer in Communication Perspectives and Theory at the Uniska Banjarmasin Communication Science Masters Study Program, Dr. Marhaeni Fajar Kurniawati, M.Si. Then the peak event was the socialization of the delivery of material entitled The Role of Schools in Preventing, Eradicating Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking which was delivered by the Chief Executive of Community Service, Rakhmadiansyah, then a question and answer or quiz, and the distribution of prizes for students who actively asked questions. This service activity is a form of concern for the Uniska Banjarmasin Communication Science Masters Study Program to provide understanding and education to YPT Banjarmasin Vocational School students about the dangers and impacts of drug abuse as well as the role that the school must take in creating a school free from drug abuse (Shining School).

Junior high school students are teenagers who are still growing both physically and in character. However, in the process of growth, various problems arise from teenagers in general. For example, brawls between students, skipping school, cheating, often being late for school, not doing assignments, disobedience and so on. Thus, this article aims to explain how to implement the Glasser learning model in the Christian religious education learning process as an effort to shape the personality of students at the junior high school level that reflects Christian values ​​through everyday behavior. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative research method with a library data approach which collects various data and facts sourced from previous research and has relevance to this article, then articles, books and internet media or websites that study related topics. All sources used can be academically accountable. The result of this paper is that students are able to become responsible, independent and virtuous individuals in accordance with Christian values, by accepting the Glasser learning model designed and carried out by Christian religious education teachers through the teaching and learning process.

This research aims to look at the phenomenon of school principal management in improving teachers' pedagogical and professional competence. Principal management includes planning, implementation, supporting and inhibiting factors and evaluation carried out by the principal. This research uses a qualitative phenomenology approach which was carried out at State Vocational High Schools in Jambi Province. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation and documentation. The research was carried out at SMK Negeri 4 Sarolangun, SMK Negeri 4 Jambi City and SMK Negeri 4 Tanjung Jabung Timur. Research subjects included school principals, deputy principals, heads of skills programs, teachers and school staff. Research results: (1) principal planning in the form of teacher needs analysis, in house training, teacher internship program, bringing in guest teachers, upskilling and reskilling programs, (2) implementation includes: learning planning, application of learning methods, classroom management, professional development , collaboration with colleagues, curriculum understanding, use of educational technology, teacher skills development, educational research and measurement and evaluation. (3) The supporting factors are: leadership commitment, teacher empowerment, providing space for teachers to develop initiatives. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are budget limitations, resistance to change, unavailability of human resources, teachers' insufficient ICT capabilities and lack of support from related parties. (4) Evaluations carried out by school principals include teacher performance assessments, evaluation discussions with teachers, training and professional development. Based on the research findings, it was concluded that management was carried out directly by the school principal in improving the competency of State Vocational School teachers in Jambi Province. Recommendations were submitted to the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, the Jambi Provincial Education Office and the Industrial and Business World to develop teacher competencies in accordance with industry needs.

Adolescence really requires higher levels of nutrition because of the physical growth and development that occurs from childhood to adolescence. Deviant eating habits certainly have an impact on nutritional problems such as undernutrition or overnutrition. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between eating habits and physical activity and the nutritional status of adolescents in 2024. This research uses quantitative methods with a cross sectional design with 105 students at Al-Falah Islamic Middle School and uses random sampling techniques. This research instrument used the AFHC (Adolescent Food Habits Checklist) questionnaire and the GPAQ (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire). The chi square results obtained for the relationship between eating habits and adolescent nutritional status were p-value, namely 0.00 <0.05 and the chi square results for the relationship between physical activity and adolescent nutritional status were p-value, namely 0.00 <0.05, so there was a relationship between Physical Activity and Adolescent Nutritional Status.    

Schools, as educational facilities, have a crucial role in improving the quality and standards of national education to make it more advanced. In line with the introduction to PERMENDIKBUD No. 18 of 2019, the government provides compensation in the form of School Operational Assistance Funds (BOS) with the aim of helping fund school operational and non-personnel costs. Implementing school operational assistance is part of the state's responsibility to provide financing to the entire community and is an implementation of the mandate of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia to make the nation's life intelligent. Therefore, the author is interested in analyzing it in research entitled "Legal Responsibilities for Management of School Operational Assistance Funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng, Gubug District" with the problem of what is the legal basis for managing School Operational Assistance Funds (BOS) at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng and how? Legal responsibility for managing social assistance funds at SD N 1 Kunjeng, Gubug District. This research uses normative juridical which focuses on secondary data supported by the results of interviews and observations and analyzed qualitatively. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the legal basis for managing BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng is rooted in the 1945 Constitution, specifically Article 31B paragraphs (2) and (3), which requires the state to organize an equitable and high-quality national education system. UUSPN No. 20 of 2003 also becomes the legal basis with Article 50 paragraph (2) which requires the government to provide financial assistance for basic education. Technical instructions from PERMENDIKBUD No. 2 of 2022 provides detailed regulations regarding the management of BOS funds according to the needs of educational units, supporting the government's efforts to create equal and quality access to education. Legal responsibility for managing BOS funds at SD Negeri 1 Kunjeng is centered on the principal and the entire school. The 1945 Constitution requires the state to provide free basic education through a 9-year compulsory education program. BOS funds, as a state financial tool, are channeled directly to schools with the principles of flexibility and transparency