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This study examines the importance of structural analysis in understanding the depth of a literary work, particularly the drama script "Bila Malam Bertambah Malam" by Putu Wijaya. Through a systematic approach, this research identifies and analyzes intrinsic elements such as theme, plot, characters, setting, language style, dialogue, and message in the drama script. The method of structural analysis is employed to comprehend how these elements interact and contribute to the overall meaning of the literary work. The findings of this research reveal the complexity of the messages conveyed by Putu Wijaya, especially concerning social class issues and the conflict between love and traditional norms. The research findings can serve as a useful reference source in Indonesian language learning at the high school level, enriching the understanding of literature, and contributing to the development of Indonesian literary studies. Although structural analysis provides a deep understanding of the literary work, there is still room for further research to comprehend other aspects of the drama script and its implications in the context of literature and literary education.

Traditional wellness,which is an integral part of every society’s cultural heritage,offers a holistic approach to maintaining balance in the boddy,mind and spirit.This article reviews various traditional practices such as herbal medicine,acupunture,and yoga that have become and intergral part of the health care sistem in many countries.Through and understanding of energi balance,the use of medicinal plants and healing techniquesthat have beein passet down trough generations,people maintain their health while preserving the richness of their culture.The importance of maintaining sustaina bility and recoknizing traditinal health prachtices in a modern context is also discussed.By integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary medical practices,we can optimize the overall health and well-being of sociaty.  

Palm sugar produced from sugar palm plants is an alternative sugar to granulated (refinery) sugar produced from sugar cane plants.  Recently, more and more consumers are switching from granulated sugar to palm sugar. However, because entrepreneurs are still traditional, efforts to meet changing consumer tastes still have many obstacles. This research aims to (1) determine the potential of sugar palm plants as; (2) analyze the prospects for the Indonesian small palm sugar industry in the future. The method for determining the research location was carried out purposively, namely the Republic of Indonesia, which is one of the largest palm sugar producers in the world. This research was carried out from March 2024 to May 2024. This research was carried out using a survey approach and used secondary data, especially BPS publication data. To find out the prospects for palm sugar in Indonesia, it is explained using simple linear regression. Meanwhile, the analysis of plant potential is explained descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The research results show that sugar palm cultivation in Indonesia has great potential, especially because sugar palm plants do not require complicated growing requirements. Almost all areas in Indonesia can be planted with palm trees. The availability of land in Indonesia is quite extensive, has hydrological and conservative functions.  There is a traditional farming culture in cultivating palm sugar. The results of regression analysis using time series data from 1992 to 2020 show that the development of land area, which is a manifestation of farmers' response to demand for palm sugar, shows an increasing trend. With ß of 1,046.5, it shows that on average every year there is an increase in the area of ​​sugar palm plantations of 1,046.5. Meanwhile, from the production aspect, the results of the regression analysis also show a significant increasing trend with ß of 2,575.4, which shows that from the production aspect there has been a significant increase in production, namely 2,575.4 tonnes each year.  Furthermore, it can be concluded that the potential for palm tree development is quite good and the prospects for the palm sugar industry in Indonesia are quite bright.

In Indonesia, ethnic and cultural diversity provides its own color in the dynamics of political participation, including the Batak tribe which has unique cultural and social characteristics. Jl. Taud Siderojo in Deli Serdang Regency is one of the areas inhabited by the Batak community. The Batak people are famous for their spirit of togetherness (dalihan na tolu), courage and openness in expressing opinions. These cultural values ​​are very influential in various aspects of life, including politics. Batak youth in this region are not only the successors of tradition and culture, but also important actors in local and national political processes.

This research aims to develop an integrative-interconnective paradigm of the ngebuyu tradition of giving birth to a baby in Lampung from an Islamic perspective. The ngebuyu tradition is a Lampung traditional ritual carried out after the birth of a baby. This tradition has noble values that can be integrated with Islamic teachings. This research was carried out using the library research method, namely collecting and analyzing data from various library sources. The research results show that the ngebuyu tradition has several values that are in line with Islamic teachings, such as the values of gratitude, mutual cooperation and solidarity. These values can be integrated with Islamic teachings through an integrative-interconnective paradigm. This paradigm emphasizes the importance of connecting tradition and religion, so that both can strengthen and enrich each other.

. In Indonesia, there are various cultures and traditions, making Indonesia a beautiful country with traditions and culture. Nyekar is a tradition in Indonesia and is often practiced by Indonesian people, especially Javanese people. Nyekar is an activity of sowing flowers accompanied by prayer, tahlil, and some verses from the Koran. This nyekar tradition is generally carried out by people before Ramadhan. In this research the aim is to find out the meaning and tradition of nyekar through a philological approach in Islamic studies. In this research the researcher used library research with a descriptive qualitative approach. However, the main problem in this research is still based on the empirical answers found in this research. The results of this research are analyzing the nyekar tradition from several aspects through reviewing the philological approach to Islamic studies. The following aspects are analyzed: 1) Ancient Islamic texts. 2) The tradition of visiting graves. 3) Prayer for the deceased. In the nyekar tradition itself, it has very long historical roots and is rich in symbolic meaning. Therefore, the philological review carried out by this researcher is to make it easier to understand the origins, meaning or cultural values ​​contained in these nyekar activities.

The process of making traditional musical instruments Rabab Pasisia in South Pesisir Regency. This study aims to describe the process of making Rabab Pasisia musical instruments. The approach used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. This research was conducted with data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques are carried out by reducing, presenting data and verifying this data aims to find out the structure, process, manufacturing techniques, playing techniques, from Rabab Pasisia. This musical instrument is made of jariang wood and has different tones, and uses several types of wood. The results of this study show that the parts and stages of the process of making traditional Rabab Pasisia musical instruments include: wooden mangkapatiah for Rabab bodies, sketching rabab patterns, making rabab tongues, installing rabab friction nylon, making rabab kudo-kudo, and how to produce sounds, tuning systems on traditional Rabab Pasisia musical instruments. The instruments used in the process of making traditional musical instruments Gandang Tambua include: Lantiak Knife (containing rabab tongue), Kapatiah (forming rabab body), Cutting Saw, Hammer (Stick), Measuring instrument (meter), Pencil, Sandpaper, Scissors. The ingredients are; Jariang Wood (45Cm Long, 30Cm Wide, and 4Cm Thick), Montiah Wood (Meranti), Sicerek Wood, Shell, Rope, Nails and, Wood glue. The process of making Rabab Pasisia musical instruments includes several stages, namely: 1) The process of making the body (jariang wood), until the finishing of fine and rough sanding, 2) The process of installing nylon on the rabab frictioner, 3) The process of installing squirrels, kudo-kudo, talingo and rabab strings for tuning the tone.

Gandang Lasuang Dance is a traditional dance art that developed in batang tajongkek, precisely in Aua Sarumpun studio. In this dance, the properties are Lasuang, pestle, katidiang. This dance tells the story of how a farmer pounded rice using lasuang, where the rice to be pounded would become rice. In addition, this dance is also accompanied by music such as Talempong, Gandang dol, sleigh-giring. The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the spread of Gandang Lasuang Dance and the factors causing the marginalization of Gandang Lasuang Dance. This research method uses qualitative research. The location of the research was conducted in Sanggar Aua Sarumpun, Batang Tajongkek Village, South Pariaman, Pariaman City. The results showed that the Study of the Spread and Marginalization of Gandang Lasuang Dance in Batang Tajongkek was quite well developed. Judging from its use, this art was previously only used as a medium for self-entertainment when pounding rice, but now it has been used as entertainment for the people of Batang Tajongkek Village, besides that the Gandang Lasung Dance is also performed in various art events such as PKK events, and bundo kanduang events and so on.

The development of the creative digital economy in Indonesia is increasingly rapid. This change is clearly visible in people's purchasing behavior from traditional shopping to digital shopping, especially among young people, who have the potential to become the largest and dominant market share for marketers who use social media platforms. In this research the author focuses on social media as one of the Tik Tok marketing tools that is popular in the eyes of the public. The purpose of this research is to find out and test the proposed hypothesis regarding the influence of social media marketing via the Tik Tok application on consumer buying interest in the Indonesian Shopee market: a study of members of the Tik Tok @Shopee_id account. This quantitative research uses a descriptive survey method. Data collection using non-probability methods and purposive sampling methods was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 100 followers of the Tik Tok account @shopee_id. The data collected was analyzed using the SPSS 24 program and the data analysis process used the Classic Assumption Test, Simple Linear Regression Analysis, Coefficient of Determination (R2) and Partial Test (T Test) with Social Media Marketing as variable X and purchase interest as variable Y. The results of hypothesis testing in this research show that the Social Media Marketing variable (X) influences the Purchase Interest variable (Y). This is proven by the tcount value of 8.914 > ttable 1.987 and the significance value = 0.000 < 0.05. So it was concluded that the level of significant influence of social media marketing variables on purchasing interest was 44.8%, while the remaining 55.2% was influenced by other variables not examined in this research.  

The Nyadran tradition is very important for the life and culture of Indonesian society. Nyadran carried out by people in Kubulangka village in Java is an activity that occurs every year before Eid or Ramadhan. Likewise, the nyadran tradition is one of the traditions that is still very well maintained in the people of Kubulangka Hamlet, Cukuh Balak sub-district, Tanggamus Regency. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method which involves direct observation in the field. The way we collect information for this research is by conducting interviews, observing and collecting documents. The main data is obtained directly from the person being interviewed or the object being researched. Secondary data comes from previous research such as journals and books related to the Nyadran Tradition. This data is used to explain the Nyadran Tradition in Javanese Culture through an Islamic studies approach in Kubulangka Village, Tanggamus. After that, the data is analyzed in a simplified manner, then displayed, and then conclusions are drawn. This tradition is usually carried out by the Kubulangka people every month of Ruwah in the Javanese calendar. Nyadran is a form of expression of gratitude and respect for ancestors who have passed away. Apart from being an expression of gratitude and respect for ancestors, Nyadran also has deep social and cultural meaning. Through this tradition, people can strengthen relationships between family members and between community members. Apart from that, Nyadran is also a means to strengthen the sense of togetherness and solidarity within the community.

The aim of this research is to determine the meaning and value of the Kukhuk Limau tradition in terms of a psychological approach in Islamic studies. This research is research using library research which uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the discussion of this paper are that pregnancy thanksgiving traditions such as Kukhuk Limau in Islam reflect various psychological aspects related to happiness, mental readiness, and social relationships in a religious context. In the psychological approach in Islamic studies, this tradition can be interpreted as: 1) Mental and Emotional Readiness, where this tradition provides an opportunity for prospective parents to celebrate and appreciate the gift of pregnancy with joy and gratitude. This can help strengthen the emotional bond between a married couple and prepare them mentally for the role of parents. 2) Social Relations and Community Support, where this tradition involves family, friends and the community as a form of social support and solidarity. In an Islamic psychology perspective, this social support is important for strengthening family ties and building a supportive social network, which can then help reduce stress and anxiety related to pregnancy, and 3) Spirituality and Gratitude, where pregnancy thanksgiving is also a moment to strengthen connections. spiritual relationship with Allah and express gratitude for the gift of pregnancy. In Islam, appreciation for Allah's blessings is an important part of worship, and the tradition of thanksgiving is one way to express this gratitude.

Lingual or language is an integral part of the cultural expression of a society, is used as a means of communicating values, beliefs and customs, has an important social function and fosters a sense of group identity and solidarity. Traditional Balinese snacks for the Cemagi Village society are not just food but also have an important role as a means of traditional ceremonies. A linguistic anthropology approach was used by researchers to reveal the culture of the Cemagi people, in the process of inheriting and passing on the role of traditional snacks in their beliefs as Hindus. It is hoped that the role of traditional snacks can be learned, inherited, passed on from one generation to the next, through actions in the form of face-to-face interactions, and of course through linguistic communication, both verbal and non-verbal. -verbal form. The proposed research is to find out how traditional food exists and to know the lexicon of traditional snacks and their meaning in a traditional ceremony. There were 12 lexicons found in this first research and explained in terms of processing processes and fields of meaning in the beliefs of the Cemagi society. Traditional snacks are used as the main filling material and function as a means in traditional ceremonial processions. Traditional snacks are symbolic and expressive, both in terms of shape, ingredients and taste.

The existence of God is something that humans have always questioned. Humans rely on reason and knowledge to find out about the existence of God, even though humans have never found certainty about the existence of God. So various human assumptions about God arose, that God never existed, and some people denied and denied the existence of God. Even though humans engage in various studies, it is impossible for humans to fully understand and know the existence of God, because God is transcendent and unlimited, while humans are immanent or limited. Therefore, in writing this article, the author looked at it from a philosophical perspective based on Christian faith to answer several questions: Is it true that God does not exist? Is God just a human imagination? Many people, especially certain groups who do not believe in the existence of God, think that anyone who believes in the existence of God is a fool. This article discusses theological concepts and Christian philosophical thought, using arguments used to prove the inseparable existence of God from the perspective of Christian faith. Philosophy has long been a means of understanding and exploring the existence of God in various Christian traditions. The author presents several philosophical arguments used by Christian theologians to support belief in the existence of God, and also discusses the contribution of thought leadership of Christian philosophers in forming views on the existence of God. From a philosophical perspective, this article offers a deeper understanding of how the Christian faith views the existence of God and how philosophy can play a role in strengthening those beliefs. Finally, this article provides an overview of how to study philosophy to understand and reflect on the existence of God, especially within the framework of Christianity.  

Exploring the evolution of the rights possessed by humans, perspectives on history and culture, which can highlight a conceptual transformation carried out on human rights from ancient times, to the present. This evolution can be analyzed through the lens of civilization and culture, it can show how values ​​and norms can influence the understanding and implementation of human rights. The existence of human rights is based on ancient times such as Greco-Roman philosophical law, and also a further development is the influence of non-Western cultures, including traditions of human rights in Asia and other countries which can often be ignored. in the dominant narrative of history. This comparative approach can highlight the diversity of interpretations and practices of human rights in various cultures. There are challenges and opportunities to implement human rights in the modern era, including issues related to digital rights, and it can be concluded that understanding cultural and historical diversity is very important.

This study aims to analyze the life philosophy of the Silalahi clan within the Batak ethnic group and its relation to the First Principle of Pancasila, namely, Belief in One Supreme God. The research utilizes a qualitative descriptive method. This study explores the religious and cultural values upheld by the Silalahi clan and how these values align with the principle of Belief in One Supreme God. The findings reveal that the Silalahi clan holds a life worldview deeply grounded in strong religious and spiritual faith. These values are reflected through various traditional ceremonies, religious rituals, and life principles that emphasize harmony and piety towards God. Therefore, there is a substantial correlation between the life philosophy of the Silalahi clan and the First Principle of Pancasila, demonstrating how traditional values can reinforce national identity.

This research is a written work whose truth is found and seeks the truth behind a tradition in the Pakpak tribe. From the results of this research, the author searched from various sources to reveal the importance of the menerbeb tradition in the Pakpak tribe. As time goes by, times are developing and new discoveries are being made, so slowly this tradition becomes forgotten and is rarely done by anyone as a sign of respect. Through this article, the author reveals the purpose, meaning and biblical basis of the menerbeb tradition of the Pakpak tribe. This article will also aim to explain how important it is to preserve the traditions that exist in the tribes of each region and to maintain traditional values ​​through traditions that have been passed down by ancient ancestors.

The concept of absolute truth holds a central role in the Christian tradition. This truth is believed to originate from the word of God revealed in the Bible and His self-revelation through Jesus Christ. From the beginning, there have been efforts to reconcile revealed truth with rational philosophical thought. This article explores the relationship between philosophy and faith in understanding absolute truth according to Christian theology. By examining the thoughts of eminent philosophers and theologians such as Augustine and Aquinas, it discusses how reason can be combined with faith to attain a more comprehensive understanding. Epistemological methods and logical reasoning are employed to study the concept of truth in the Bible and church teachings. Nevertheless, absolute truth remains centered on divine revelation that transcends reason alone. The article also delves into the implications of absolute truth on Christian doctrine, worship, and conduct, as well as the challenges posed by relativism and pluralism. Ultimately, it discusses efforts to reconcile faith and reason, and the defense of absolute truth using rational arguments while maintaining humility. By combining these two aspects, Christians can gain a more comprehensive grasp of the ultimate truth that emanates from God.

  This research focuses on the values ​​of the existence of the sekaten tradition in the perspective of customary law and Islamic law, as stated in article 18B paragraph 2 which states that "The state recognizes and respects customary law community units and their traditional rights as long as they are still alive and in accordance with with the development of society and the principles of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia." and also article 28 paragraph 3 which emphasizes that the cultural identity and rights of traditional communities must be respected along with developments over time. The method used in this research is Library Research, which means dissecting the value of the existence of the sekaten tradition and the formation of customary law and Islamic law. Customary law and Islamic law have become part of the positive legal system in Indonesia. In the formation of positive law in Indonesia, both customary law and Islamic law were recognized and integrated into the national legal framework. Islamic law encourages Muslims to create a just and harmonious society where individual interests do not outweigh social interests. These ideas are consistent with traditional beliefs that highlight the importance of community, solidarity, and mutual aid in society. However, it is important to realize that how Islamic law is interpreted and implemented varies across societies and countries.

Most of the people of Tamblang Village have a livelihood as farmers. So that the thick ancestral traditions and culture are still carried out intact in this village. Tamblang is a village located in the Kubutambahan sub-district, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Customary laws or awig-awig are still the basis for behavior in the community. Regulations regarding the existence and rights of customary law communities regarding customary land in Tamblang Village are one of them in Awig-Awig Tamblang Traditional Village, Kubutambahan District, which shows that the existence and rights of indigenous peoples have been accepted within the legal framework applicable in traditional villages. The Tamblang customary law community is the indigenous people of North Bali who have lived for generations based on local cultural wisdom. Customary laws or awig-awig are still the basis for behavior in society. This arrangement of rights and obligations towards customary land is the basis for community engagement by the residents of the Tamblang customary village. The purpose of this study is to know and understand the existence of awig-awig and perarem in the regulation of customary land rights and obligations. The author uses an empirical research method using an approach through laws and conceptual methods. The results of this study can be concluded that, it is expected to maintain, maintain, and maintain customary law values. This regulation certainly gives hope to customary law communities to get recognition and protection of their rights, namely customary territories, customary law, assets and/or customary objects as well as institutions/government systems.

Online arisan is a phenomenon where people organize and participate in arisan (rotating savings and credit associations) through online platforms. In online arisan, consumerism can have diverse impacts depending on the values and behaviors adopted by the participants. Factors that can influence consumerism in online arisan include the choice of prizes, the use of technology and social media, as well as the convenience and flexibility offered by online arisan. Although there is potential for more dominant consumerism, there are still arisan groups that maintain their traditional values.