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This study aimed to investigate the correlation between food label perceptions, nutritional literacy, and communication behaviors among students at Medan State University. Given the growing importance of food literacy for public health, this research sheds light on the challenges that university students face in comprehending and utilizing information from food labels. Employing a qualitative methodology grounded in thematic analysis, data were gathered through an online survey involving 30 students representing diverse academic disciplines. Findings indicate that while a majority of participants possessed a moderate level of understanding regarding food labels, there existed gaps in comprehending crucial aspects such as Daily Value (%DV). Food labels often serve as a tool for fostering conversations about healthy eating, yet their consistent utilization remains limited. In conclusion, this study underscores the necessity for a structured nutrition literacy program to enhance students' capacity for making well-informed nutritional choices and cultivating more robust communication practices of nutrition. The insights gleaned from this study carry implications for shaping educational policies and curricula that more comprehensively integrate food literacy.

This research uses a qualitative method motivated by the rampant spread of political hoaxes through social media, especially TikTok, which is a popular platform for novice voters. The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions and behaviors of Medan State University students towards the North Sumatra Election hoax on TikTok. Data were obtained through an online survey using Google Form, observation, and thematic analysis. The data collected was then analyzed using the New Media Literacy theory by Jenkins et al. (2009). The results revealed that although students are quite adept at using digital media, they still have difficulty verifying political information. Their low political literacy makes them vulnerable to being exposed to and contributing to the spread of hoaxes.

Language literacy is essential for effective communication, especially in text-based interactions where nonverbal cues are absent. This study aims to explore the mediating role of feedback in clarifying ambiguity in text messages among students. While there is already research on feedback and language literacy, there is a gap regarding how feedback can specifically address ambiguity in digital communication. Using a descriptive survey method, data was collected from 30 students at Medan State University through a questionnaire distributed via WhatsApp. The analysis results show that syntactic ambiguity is the most prevalent type, followed by semantic and referential ambiguity. The findings showed that feedback strategies such as repetition, reformulation, and explicit clarification significantly improved understanding and reduced miscommunication. Students reported that these strategies helped clarify ambiguous messages and encouraged clearer interactions with the lecturer. In conclusion, effective feedback mechanisms are essential for improving communication clarity in text messages, especially in academic contexts. This study underscores the importance of developing feedback literacy among university students to effectively navigate ambiguity, thereby improving their language literacy and overall communication skills. Further research can extend these findings by exploring different contexts and demographics to generalize the results.

This study aims to investigate the role of digital literacy in helping students assess the validity of skincare product advertisement claims, particularly exaggerated or hyperbolic claims often found in beauty product advertisements on social media. Using a qualitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design, this study involved 30 students of the English Literature Study Program at Medan State University as respondents who had basic knowledge of digital literacy and familiarity with skincare product advertisements. Data were collected through an online survey using a Likert scale to measure students' perceptions of advertising claims and the influence of digital literacy in evaluating those claims. The results showed that the majority of respondents had the ability to distinguish between valid and invalid claims thanks to their digital literacy. In addition, most students use the internet as the main source to verify advertising claims. However, there are still a small number of students who have not utilized digital literacy optimally. Overall, this study confirms the importance of digital literacy in helping students develop a critical attitude towards advertisements and can play a role in encouraging them to become smarter consumers who are skeptical of unrealistic claims in beauty product advertisements.  

This research aims to analyze the impact of Indonesian language errors in accounting reports on users' understanding of financial reports. Language errors, both in terms of grammar and use of terms, can affect the quality of understanding of the information conveyed in accounting reports. The sample for this research consisted of 50 students majoring in accounting at Medan State University (UNIMED). The method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through questionnaires, where respondents are asked to provide responses to a number of statements related to the influence of language errors in accounting reports. This data collection focuses on aspects of errors in the use of accounting terms, grammar, clarity of sentences, and the influence of writing errors on the trustworthiness of information. Based on a survey involving 50 accounting students, the results showed that language errors, such as the use of inappropriate terms and ambiguous sentences, greatly impacted their understanding of the financial information presented. The majority of respondents (86.3%) agreed that they often encounter language errors in accounting reports and are a disturbing factor in the process of understanding financial data.

Indonesian language plays a crucial role in daily life and education, particularly at the higher education level. As the medium of instruction, proficiency in Indonesian significantly impacts students' academic achievement, including those in Accounting programs. This study aims to analyze the influence of Indonesian language proficiency on the understanding of course materials and the academic achievement of Accounting students at the State University of Medan. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, this research involved 36 student respondents currently taking Indonesian language courses. The findings indicate that strong Indonesian language skills are essential in helping students comprehend accounting concepts, read textbooks, and complete assignments and exams. The majority of respondents agreed that good Indonesian language skills support their academic success, especially in explaining exam answers and writing reports. Conversely, limited Indonesian language proficiency hinders students' ability to grasp complex accounting concepts. This study concludes that strong Indonesian language proficiency contributes significantly to improving students' academic achievement in accounting and provides recommendations for developing Indonesian language instruction that is more integrated with technical courses in the Accounting department.

This research aims to analyze the awareness of Medan State University and Medan Area University (UMA) students as citizens in understanding social rights and responsibilities regarding the use of dangerous chemicals in cigarettes. The background to this research is based on the increasing consumption of cigarettes among students and its impact on health and the environment. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews and observation. Interviews were conducted with students from various departments at both universities to explore their knowledge and attitudes regarding chemicals in cigarettes. Apart from that, observations were carried out in the campus environment to see cigarette consumption behavior among students. The research results show that students' awareness of their rights to obtain accurate information about the dangers of smoking and their social responsibility to educate their friends is still low. Therefore, more effective educational programs are needed to increase students' understanding of this issue and encourage proactive action in protecting themselves and the environment from the negative impacts of smoking.

In the area of ​​the State University of Medan (Unimed), students from various tribes gather to continue their education. Among them, students from the Aifat and Piliang tribes bring environmental ethics influenced by their geographical and cultural backgrounds. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method, which was carried out at the State University of Medan (UNIMED) using interview techniques and observations. The data obtained were analyzed using qualitative analysis techniques. The research stage begins with data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. a good understanding of environmental ethics after taking the Basic Social and Cultural Sciences (ISBD) course. ISBD learning has succeeded in enriching students' understanding of the importance of environmental ethics in everyday life, although its application still varies depending on the cultural background of each student.

This research aims to analyze the ability of FMIPA Mathematics students at Medan State University (Unimed) in solving problems of convergence and divergence of real number sequences, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of using MATLAB software in supporting understanding of these concepts. This research is based on the aim of overcoming students' difficulties in understanding the concepts of convergence and divergence. The research method used was qualitative, with a sample of 20 students selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected through written tests and observations of the use of MATLAB which were distributed via Google Form in solving questions. The results show that 55% of students are in the "very understanding" category, with MATLAB proving to be very effective in making problem solving easier and deepening understanding.

This research aims to analyze the ability of Unimed FMIPA Mathematics students in solving absolute value inequalities with the help of the Python program. The problem faced is that students often have difficulty solving inequality problems manually. The purpose of this research is to see the effectiveness of using Python in helping to solve absolute value inequalities and how it affects understanding of mathematical concepts. The method used was qualitative research with a sample of 20 fifth semester students of the Mathematics Study Program, FMIPA, Medan State University. Students are given absolute value inequality problems to solve manually and with the help of Python. Data was collected through online tests and questionnaires using Google Form. The research results show that the majority of students feel that using Python is very helpful in solving absolute value inequalities. As many as 95% of students consider Python to be effective in making it easier to solve mathematical problems and increasing understanding of the concept of absolute value.

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.

Language is humanity's primary tool for communication, enabling the exchange of ideas, feelings, and ideas between individuals in social and academic contexts. The use of formal and informal language by students is an important topic in the educational context, especially for Faculty of Education students who will become teaching staff in the future. This research aims to analyze the use of formal and informal language in the daily lives of students at the Faculty of Education, Medan State University, and understand the importance of mastering these two types of language in their role as prospective educators. Using a questionnaire method distributed to 47 respondents, the research results showed that students tend to use informal language in everyday social interactions, while formal language is more dominantly used in academic situations. However, there are difficulties in maintaining consistent use of formal language in academic environments due to the influence of social media and informal habits in everyday life. This research highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the use of language appropriate to the context, both formal and informal, in order to improve students' communication skills in their role as prospective educators.

Physical education plays an important role in shaping the mental and physical health of students, especially in the context of the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR) study program at Medan State University. Indonesian is one of the languages ​​that can be used in PJKR learning. Indonesian can be used in PJKR learning to communicate with friends and teachers while studying at college, as well as to understand sports instructions and regulations. The purpose of this study was to determine how much Indonesian contributes to improving learning materials related to physical education, health, and recreation. The role of physical education, health, and recreation in improving the mental and physical health of students in the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation study program at Medan State University was studied using a qualitative research methodology in the form of literature review and interviews.

LGBT identities can emerge at any stage of life. However, adolescents, particularly university students who are in the process of self-discovery, are often more susceptible to this phenomenon. This research was designed to analyze student perceptions of LGBT behavior, with a focus on the Islamic religious perspective. The study employs quantitative descriptive research methods, conducted through the distribution of questionnaires to a sample consisting of student representatives from each faculty at Medan State University. Out of a total of 46 respondents, the majority stated that LGBT behavior is forbidden according to Islamic teachings. The respondents believe that the presence of LGBT individuals in the campus environment can influence Islamic values. Students suggest that the LGBT phenomenon requires special handling from an Islamic perspective. Students do not support initiatives aimed at providing protection for LGBT individuals. They feel the need to strengthen rules and regulations in their environment to prohibit activities or organizations related to LGBT.

The existence of financial literacy helps individuals make smarter purchases, for example by thinking about the needs that need to be met, the price of products, services and services provided. Good financial literacy facilitates thinking in making decisions, especially in the financial sector. Because in this case they are considered capable of reading or assessing and considering the current financial situation. Financial literacy is needed not only in personal life, but also in work, especially those that are closely related to financial activities. In the family itself, good financial literacy usually has to be carried out by the head of the family or other family members such as the mother. If the family lacks people who have good financial literacy, then the family's spending or consumption may not be commensurate with the income earned in the family, so it can be said that there is a lack of money to meet the family's living needs. This can also happen in social life. It could also be said that if we have good financial literacy, we cannot manage our expenses well.                                                     

The purpose of this research is to create learning media with the help of MtestM application about German language students' knowledge of listening skill A1 topic "Kennenlernen (sich vorstellen)". This research was conducted at the Language Laboratory of the Faculty of Languages and Arts, State University of Medan. This research uses Richey and Klein's model which consists of three stages, namely (1) research, (2) development, (3) evaluation. The data of this research are words, texts, sentences about "Kennenlernen" from the book Netzwerk Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1 Kursbuch by Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen Schmitz and Tanja Sieber pages 8-17. This interactive quiz is interesting and varied. The results of this study are German learning media and interactive quizzes for mastering the A1 listening skill 'Introducing oneself' with the help of MtestM.

University of Sumatera Utara (USU) is a state university in Medan with many enthusiasts who want to study there. The provision of student dormitories and facilities is very important to support the development and development of the younger generation in pursuing higher education. The function of this dormitory is not only as a place to live, but also has a role in supporting non-academic activities such as sports, developing student interests, and talents through coaching programs that aim to shape student personalities. Given that the design location is a tropical climate with a fairly hot air temperature, the design of this student dormitory applies tropical architectural design principles.

The main pillar in building quality individuals is education. In pursuing education, people today will go to school, where at each level there are rules that must be followed and prohibitions that must be avoided by students. This is useful for building discipline and a sense of responsibility. Motivation can be said to be a tool that can move and encourage people because it can trigger a feeling of enthusiasm and can also change individual behavior to a better place. This research aims to determine the influence of motivation on the discipline of Stambuk Entrepreneurship Students 2023, Medan State University. This research is quantitative research using the ex-post facto method. In analyzing the data that has been collected, this research uses manual calculations with Quantitative Descriptive Statistical Analysis techniques. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that there was an influence of motivation on the discipline of the 2023 UNIMED Entrepreneurship students with X and Y correlation results of 0.58 or 58%, while the remainder, namely 0.42 (42%) was determined by other variables.

Moss plants (Bryophyta) are bioindicators of environmental pollution. Identification of moss plant diversity has never been carried out at Medan State University. The research design used to obtain field data is by using the exploratory method. Sampling was purposive sampling in the humid environment around Medan State University, especially in parts that have lots of trees. The results obtained in this study show that there are two types of moss plants, namely leaf moss and liverworts. There are three species of leaf moss found, namely, Sphagnum moss, Entondon seductrix, Andreaea rupestris while the liver moss found is the Bozzania trilobata species.

Language errors are inappropriate or incorrect use of grammar rules, vocabulary, spelling, or sentence structure in a language. Language errors can occur due to various factors, such as a lack of understanding of grammatical rules, influence from other languages, or lack of awareness of correct and appropriate usage in certain communication situations. This research aims to analyze errors in using Indonesian properly in making presentations by students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at Medan State University. The method used for research and collecting data is through direct observation through presentations during lectures via Via-zoom media by recording the progress of the presentation. The implication of this research is the importance of increasing understanding and mastery of good and standard Indonesian for students. The research target is students of the Class C Indonesian language study program class of 2022 at Medan State University in order to improve the quality of presentations for the future.   Keywords:, ,