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This study aims to analyze the influence of product image and ethnocentrism factors on knowledge about Uis Karo, a traditional cloth typical of the Karo people, among students of Medan Area University. Product image refers to students' perceptions of the quality, beauty, and relevance of Uis Karo as part of local culture, while ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to prioritize and value local products over foreign products. The research method uses a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to 98 students. The results of the analysis show that product image has a significant influence on students' knowledge of Uis Karo, where positive perceptions of the quality and aesthetics of Uis Karo increase students' interest in learning about this cultural product. In addition, ethnocentrism factors have also been shown to have a significant influence; students with high levels of ethnocentrism tend to be more interested and have better knowledge about Uis Karo. These findings imply the importance of promotional strategies that strengthen the image of Uis Karo products and strengthen ethnocentrism attitudes to increase understanding and pride in local culture among the younger generation.

Multicultural campuses are growing in awareness of the importance of diversity in the higher education experience. Through the independent student exchange program, unity in diversity is strengthened. It is important for Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang to maintain its image as a multicultural campus. This study aims to examine the perceptions of independent student exchange program participants about the image of a multicultural campus. This research uses the theory of Image and Perception. Data analysis was carried out with descriptive qualitative. The results of this study, First, Selection, the Independent Student Exchange Program is considered very good by participants because it provides many benefits. They gained valuable memories, such as meeting new friends, learning new cultures, and gaining valuable practicum experience. Second, Organization, the Merdeka Student Exchange Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang provides students with the opportunity to learn outside the classroom with education from destination universities. Participants experience differences in character and accent from other students, highlighting the importance of communicating well in a multicultural campus environment. Third, Interpretation, the Merdeka Student Exchange Program reflects students' drive for self-development and exploration of potential and encourages understanding of the diversity of ethnicity, nation, culture, race, and religion.

This study investigates the effectiveness of media literacy training in enhancing high school students’ critical evaluation skills in the digital era. The research is motivated by the growing challenges of disinformation and fake news, which often influence young people’s perception of news and their decision-making processes. The objective of this study is to examine how structured media literacy training can transform students’ ability to critically analyze information, recognize fake news, and construct well-founded arguments. A qualitative research approach was employed, using content analysis of training materials, classroom workshops, observations, and reflective interviews or questionnaires to gather data. The participants were purposively selected high school students engaged in the media literacy program. The findings reveal significant improvements in students’ ability to identify the characteristics of fake news, verify information through reliable sources, and analyze media messages more systematically. Before the training, students tended to accept information uncritically, struggled to differentiate between facts and opinions, and relied heavily on social media as their primary source of information. After the training, however, they demonstrated more reflective and cautious behavior, cross-checking information from multiple credible sources and presenting arguments that linked news content with broader socio-political contexts. The study concludes that media literacy training plays a crucial role in equipping students with critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital information landscape. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for integrating media literacy into school curricula, supported by teacher training and sustainable educational policies, to ensure long-term resilience against disinformation.

This study explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) simulations in middle school science education, focusing on improving students’ conceptual understanding of complex topics such as metamorphosis. The research adopts an experimental design with a treatment group using AR simulations and a control group utilizing traditional teaching methods. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of AR in enhancing students' engagement, motivation, and understanding, as well as to evaluate the perceptions of both students and teachers regarding its use in the classroom. Data is collected through pre-tests and post-tests to measure conceptual understanding, along with perception questionnaires to gather feedback on the AR learning experience. The results of this study are expected to reveal that students in the AR treatment group will demonstrate greater improvements in their conceptual understanding compared to those in the control group. Additionally, it is anticipated that both students and teachers will report positive feedback on the use of AR, citing its interactive and immersive nature as a key factor in boosting motivation and engagement. The study also addresses challenges such as access to technology, cost, and the need for teacher training in effectively integrating AR into the curriculum. The findings suggest that AR can significantly enhance science learning outcomes, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. The study concludes with recommendations for schools to adopt AR technology, ensure teacher training, and invest in the necessary resources to support AR integration in the classroom. By doing so, AR can play a pivotal role in improving middle school science education.

This research aims to explore accounting students' perceptions of professional ethics at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya. Professional ethics is an important foundation for accountants in carrying out their activities professionally. Using qualitative methods with in-depth interviews, this research examines the understanding, attitudes and factors that influence students' perceptions of the importance of ethics in the world of accounting. It is hoped that the research results will provide new insight into accounting students' ethical awareness and the challenges they face in implementing professional ethics. In addition, research finds that ethical perceptions have a positive impact on accounting students' decision-making behavior, where they tend to choose actions that are in accordance with ethical values ​​in facing challenges. This research recommends increased integration of ethics education in the curriculum and the need for further research on the impact of organizational culture on students' ethical behavior in the world of work.  

Knowledge refers to information or facts collected and resulted from people learning through sensory perception which lead and shape their action. It is necessary for students both male and female to understand menstruation knowledge. Although the boys do not have experience of having menstrual cycle, they need to understand in order to behave appropriately towards their female friends, such as showing respect, emphaty and support for their peers. The study aims to investigate the correlation between students’ mestruation knowledge towards their attitudes in grade fifth and sixth of Integrated Islamic Primary School of Insan Madani Bongas.The study uses quantitative approach to examine relationship between the knowledge and attitude. To collect data, the researcher distributes the questionnaires to students. To describe the correlation between the variables, for data analysis the researcher uses classical assumption test and simple linear regression. This study shows that the knowledge and attitudes of sixth-grade students towards menstruation are better than those of fifth-grade students. And, the knowledge and attitudes of female students regarding menstruation are better than those of male students since females have personal experience with menstruation, while males do not. Finally, in conclusion, there is a correlation between students’ menstruation knowledge and their attitudes in fifth and sixth grade of SDIT Insan Madani Bongas.

Using a mixed-method approach, This study examines emotional support for Quranic memorization students (santri tahfidz) in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). Quantitative analysis of 515 santri tahfidz revealed high levels of emotional support (M = 3.74, SD = 0.68) with two primary dimensions: reliable relationships (74.96%) and trusted guidance (75.17%). Multiple regression analysis uncovered a significant relationship between emotional support and Quranic memorization achievement (β = 0.42, p < .001, R² = 0.18). A meta-analysis of 28 studies (N = 3,627) confirmed a positive correlation between emotional support and students' psychological well-being (r = 0.39, 95% CI [0.34, 0.44]). MANOVA results indicated significant differences in santri tahfidz's perceptions of emotional support based on gender (Wilks' λ = .97, F(2, 512) = 7.85, p < .001, partial η² = .03) and age (Wilks' λ = .95, F(4, 1022) = 6.73, p < .001, partial η² = .03). These findings extend previous research by Hasfi (2018) and Vista (2018) by identifying the specific roles of teacher support (β = 0.31, p < .01) and peer support (β = 0.28, p < .01) in enhancing student resilience. Furthermore, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of emotional support dynamics in pesantren tahfidz education, integrating Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological perspective and Deci and Ryan's (2000) self-determination theory. Finally in a practical context, the researcher evaluates this study has implications for the development of more structured and efficient emotional support intervention programs in tahfidz pesantren.

The problem of education, especially in learning, is the low quality, relevance, and efficiency of learning so that the responsiveness and comprehension of students are very low. A learning approach is needed that fosters creativity and innovation in students, namely through the application of Contextual Learning (PKB). This article aims to explain the concept of implementing the Contextual Learning (PKB) model in the educational process in elementary schools. Contextual learning is an educational approach that allows instructors to connect learning materials with real-world scenarios and their relevance in the role of students as family members, citizens, and employees, while fostering active participation in the learning tasks required. The contextual approach (PKB) must be applied, because education is still dominated by the perception that knowledge consists of facts that require memorization. In this scenario, the function and role of the teacher remain dominant, so that students become obedient and uncreative. Students are expected to learn from personal experience rather than memorizing through this contextual approach. PKB emphasizes the importance of student involvement in finding material, highlights the importance of direct experience, and does not anticipate that students only absorb lessons; instead, PKB encourages students to actively seek learning resources. CTL improves students' ability to apply knowledge in real life, which shows that CTL not only aims for students to understand the topic but also understand how the topic affects their behavior in everyday life.

This research investigates students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for learning English at MTsN 4 North Aceh. Quantitative descriptive method was employed in this study that involving 40 students as participants. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to assess students’ attitudes towards AI in relation to motivation, and skill development (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The results indicate that most students perceive AI positively, appreciating its ability to enhance their understanding of English materials, increase motivation, and provide real-time feedback. Many students highlighted that AI tools offered interactive and flexible learning opportunities. Overall, artificial intelligence (AI) is not seen as a replacement for conventional teaching, even though it is a useful tool for learning English. The best strategy could be to combine AI with human instruction, maintaining a balance between the flexibility and immediate feedback that AI offers and the individualized help that teachers can provide.

This study aims to examine the influence of the moral message of perseverance in the Korean drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo on the attitudes of students at IAI AL-AZIS. Korean dramas often convey strong moral messages that can affect viewers' attitudes. Extraordinary Attorney Woo specifically carries a message about resilience in facing challenges and is widely watched by IAI AL-AZIS students, who feel their attitudes are influenced after watching the drama. This research employs a qualitative method by observing several episodes of Extraordinary Attorney Woo and conducting interviews with seven informants, who are 8th-semester students of IAI AL-AZIS that have watched the drama. Data collection procedures include interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that the message of perseverance is conveyed through five scenes in episodes 1, 3, and 6, supported by dialogues and character roles that depict perseverance traits, such as enthusiasm, determination, and innovation. Factors that support the value of perseverance in the drama include intention, goals, motivation, and environment. After watching the drama, students reported feeling inspired and motivated to engage in positive behaviors, reflected in their perceptions, emotions, and actions. They were encouraged to adopt a more optimistic outlook and began creating achievement lists as a form of self-motivation.

This study aims to analyze accounting students' perceptions of the application of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya and the effect of these perceptions on their readiness to apply FAS in the professional world. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through questionnaires distributed to accounting students who have received courses related to SAK. The results showed that the majority of students have a good understanding of SAK, but there are some who do not fully understand the standard. The role of lecturers proved significant in helping students understand and apply SAK correctly. The application of SAK in accounting education is considered important by the majority of students, because it supports their readiness to face the world of work. The results of this study are expected to provide input for the development of accounting education curriculum to be more effective in instilling understanding and application of SAK.

This research aims to examine the phenomenon of quarter life crisis among university students in Semarang City, which was triggered by the TikTok trend “Aku Ga Bisa Yura.” The scope of this paper includes an analysis of the five phases of quarter life crisis, starting from the feeling of being trapped, the desire to change the situation, to the crucial actions taken, as well as how individuals build a life according to their values and interests. The method used is a phenomenological study with in-depth interview techniques with five subjects representing various experiences and problems related to quarter life crisis. The results of the discussion show that students feel the complexity of facing the transition to adulthood, and although faced with uncertainty, they are able to take positive steps to achieve life goals that are more in line with themselves. The conclusion of this study confirms that quarter life crisis, although challenging, can be a process that results in significant personal development, and points to the need for further understanding of the influence of social media in shaping students' perceptions of this crisis. This research also suggests conducting a broader study involving students from different regions and other social media platforms.

This research was motivated by the lack of students' interest in English lessons, especially in writing descriptive texts. The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which the use of the Wattpad application could influence students' ability to write descriptive texts. This research was conducted at MA Miftahul Ulum Tanjungpinang in the first-grades students in the second semester of the academic year 2022-2023. This research was a quantitative study using an experimental method. The sample of this research was 50 students. The research method used was a true experiment with a post-test only control design. The result of the research, there is a significant difference between the writing scores of the experimental class and the control class where the post-test scores of the experimental class are higher. It can be seen that the mean value of the control class is 62,12 while the experimental class is 75,64. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of using the Wattpad application on the ability of the first-grade students at MA Miftahul Ulum Tanjungpinang to write descriptive texts. based on student’s feedback using Wattpad application, the results show a strong positive trend across all questions related to Wattpad. Respondents tend to strongly support the statements provided. Mostly showed a positive “Strongly Agree” toward each statement, with only a few being neutral, disagreeing, or strongly disagreeing suggesting that the students had a favorable perception to the Implementation of the Duolingo application on the writing skill of the eleventh-grade students at MA Miftahul Ulum Tanjungpinang.

This research aims to explore effective communication in Physical Education, Health and Recreation learning, with a focus on the role of Indonesian as an essential language of instruction. The method used was a questionnaire distributed to several Medan State University students to collect data regarding their perceptions regarding the clarity of instructions, understanding of the material, and its impact on learning motivation. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions to measure students' level of agreement with various aspects of communication in learning. The results of data analysis showed that 96.5% of respondents felt that clear and effective communication from teachers greatly contributed to understanding the subject matter and significantly increased their motivation in attending class. These findings confirm that good and correct use of Indonesian is very important in creating a more interactive and effective learning environment in the fields of Physical Education, Health and Recreation. It is hoped that this research can provide insight for teachers and educators about the importance of communication strategies in improving the quality of learning.

This study aims to investigate the influence of discipline on teacher motivation in public elementary schools in Makassar. The research employs descriptive and confirmatory approaches. The descriptive approach seeks to explain the data presented in tables, figures, and graphs, while the confirmatory approach is used to confirm the influence of exogenous variables (discipline, competence, and leadership) on the intervening variable (motivation) and the endogenous variable (performance). The research was conducted in 58 public elementary schools across three districts: Tallo, Ujung Tanah, and Wajo, with the study period estimated to last three months, from April to July 2024. The data types include primary data obtained through observations, questionnaires, and interviews with respondents, as well as secondary data from documents, reports, books, the internet, and related journals. From 300 respondents, the results indicate that the overall perception of motivation is positive, with an average score of 3.68. The indicators of attendance and active involvement received the highest score (3.75), followed by enthusiasm in teaching (3.77), while the indicators of energy in teaching (3.59) and the drive for student progress (3.64) received lower scores. These findings suggest that, although the majority of respondents agree that motivation is an important factor in performance, 18.48% of respondents do not fully agree. The study also found a positive and significant relationship between teacher discipline and their performance, mediated by motivation. Discipline helps teachers manage tasks and time effectively, which in turn enhances both motivation and performance. In conclusion, to improve teaching quality, it is essential for schools to support teacher motivation and discipline through professional development programs and to create a conducive environment.

Education plays an important role in shaping students' character and competence. One of the challenges faced by the world of education is how to build students' understanding of subject matter that is relevant to the context of their daily lives. In this case, ethnomathematics is a very potential approach to be applied in mathematics learning. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of ethnomatics-based mathematics learning to strengthen cultural values. This study uses a Qualitative research method with a case study approach. This approach allows researchers to explore the experiences, perceptions, and impacts of ethnomathematics learning on students and teachers. The research subjects consisted of: students, teachers and parents. The results of this study indicate that ethnomathematics can improve students' mathematics learning achievement, especially in terms of identifying, translating, understanding the meaning of symbols, understanding and applying mathematical ideas, and making an exploration (estimate) related to mathematical concepts that is better than conventional learning.

This research aims to identify barriers to the use of Indonesian in the learning process in the Physical Education, Health and Recreation study program. To measure perceptions and experiences regarding the use of Indonesian in learning, especially in understanding technical content, providing teaching, and communicating between students. This research uses a quantitative approach method by distributing questionnaires to third semester students. The research results show that the majority of respondents think that using Indonesian is effective in understanding basic concepts, but it is difficult to understand technical terms in foreign languages. In addition, misunderstandings often occur between instructors and students, especially in teaching practice environments. Another barrier identified was the lack of specific vocabulary in Indonesian to explain complex concepts in the fields of sport and health. The results of this research indicate that there is a need to adopt terminology in Indonesian that is easier to understand and improve instructors' abilities in creating teaching materials in language that is easier to understand.

This investigate centers on the moo learning inspiration of understudies in lesson VIII SMP Negeri 28 Surabaya. The reason of this investigate is to get information or data and talk about approximately expanding students' learning inspiration by utilizing the play learning demonstrate. This sort of investigate is classroom activity investigate with arranging, usage, perception and reflection methods. This classroom activity investigate was conducted in lesson VIII SMP Negeri 28 Surabaya with a add up to of 30 understudies. This investigate was conducted for two cycles and information collection was carried out utilizing perception sheets, interviews and documentation which were analyzed by rate and subjectively. The comes about of this consider found an increment in understudy learning results gotten from perception sheets carried out after cycles I and II by playing learning recordings 

Education plays a pivotal role in national development, and assessing its quality is crucial. One widely recognized international assessment is the OECD's PISA, which evaluates mathematics, science, and reading abilities among 15-year-old students globally. In 2018, Indonesian students scored below the OECD average, highlighting deficiencies in the education system. This study investigates the determinants influencing Indonesian students' PISA scores using 2018 data. Multiple linear regression is employed to analyze three models: mathematics, science, and reading scores as dependent variables. Independent variables include age, gender, study time in mathematics, science, and reading, economic, social, and cultural status, family wealth, home ICT ownership, teacher feedback, and school discrimination perception. The findings reveal varying influences on PISA scores across domains: age does not affect mathematics scores, gender does not affect science scores, and all variables significantly impact reading ability scores at the 5% confidence level.

Education plays a pivotal role in national development, and assessing its quality is crucial. One widely recognized international assessment is the OECD's PISA, which evaluates mathematics, science, and reading abilities among 15-year-old students globally. In 2018, Indonesian students scored below the OECD average, highlighting deficiencies in the education system. This study investigates the determinants influencing Indonesian students' PISA scores using 2018 data. Multiple linear regression is employed to analyze three models: mathematics, science, and reading scores as dependent variables. Independent variables include age, gender, study time in mathematics, science, and reading, economic, social, and cultural status, family wealth, home ICT ownership, teacher feedback, and school discrimination perception. The findings reveal varying influences on PISA scores across domains: age does not affect mathematics scores, gender does not affect science scores, and all variables significantly impact reading ability scores at the 5% confidence level.