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Mental health disorders, particularly depression, are becoming an increasing concern among university students. This study aims to analyze the comparative levels of depression among students from the 2022 and 2024 cohorts in the Biology Department at Universitas Negeri Medan. The research employs a mixed-method approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 51 active students. The results indicate that students from the 2022 cohort exhibit higher levels of depression compared to those from the 2024 cohort, due to academic pressure, social factors, and lifestyle habits. These findings highlight the importance of preventive strategies and interventions to mitigate depression risks, such as stress management, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, and strengthening social support in academic environments. Therefore, educational institutions must prioritize student mental health to foster a more conducive learning environment.

This study explores the relationship between teacher professionalism and student learning outcomes in Civic Education at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan. It focuses on how teacher participation, teaching activities, and challenges influence the learning process. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through interviews and surveys. The findings reveal that teachers' professional competencies, particularly in lesson planning, the use of varied teaching media, and providing remediation, significantly improved students' knowledge acquisition. Despite challenges such as curriculum changes and limited resources, teachers like Ibu Monalisa Tarigan, S.Pd actively engage in professional development programs to enhance their teaching effectiveness. The study highlights the importance of teacher preparation, creativity, and individualized attention in creating a productive learning environment. It concludes that teacher professionalism has a positive impact on both cognitive and creative student outcomes.

This study discusses the comparative implementation of the 2013 Curriculum (K13) and the Independent Curriculum in elementary education at UPT SD Negeri 060816. The main focus of this study is to analyze the differences in implementation, identify the challenges and advantages of each curriculum, and evaluate their impact on learning effectiveness. The research method used is observation and interviews with grade 4 and 6 teachers as the main respondents. The results of the study show that the 2013 Curriculum is more structured with complete learning materials, while the Independent Curriculum provides flexibility for teachers and students in the project-based learning process. However, there are significant challenges in the implementation of the Independent Curriculum, including limited learning resources, demands for teacher creativity, minimal parental participation, and difficulties in project-based assessments. However, both curricula have their respective advantages in developing student competencies. This study is expected to contribute to understanding the effectiveness of both curricula at the elementary education level and become a reference for policy makers in improving the quality of learning in schools.

The interaction between teachers and students plays a crucial role in creating an effective learning environment. Empathy-based communication is an approach that can enhance the quality of interaction by understanding students' emotional and academic needs. This study aims to analyze the role of empathetic communication in supporting the teaching process. A qualitative research approach was employed, with a case study conducted at SDN 060842 Sekip Medan. Data were collected through observations and interviews with homeroom teachers. The findings indicate that empathy-based communication can increase student participation, create a positive learning environment, and help teachers identify learning obstacles. However, the implementation of empathetic communication still faces challenges, such as teachers' workload and time constraints. Therefore, training and policies that support its implementation in schools are necessary. This study emphasizes that empathetic communication is not just a teaching strategy but also a means of building stronger and more harmonious relationships between teachers and students.

This study aims to analyze the science literacy skills of students in primary schools in Medan City. The method used was a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through a science literacy test given to 31 students from 3 primary schools. The results showed that students' science literacy skills were still at a low level, with only 28% of students achieving an adequate level of literacy. The findings indicate the need for improvement in science teaching in primary schools to improve students' science literacy skills. This research is expected to provide insights for educators and policy makers in formulating more effective strategies to improve science literacy among primary school students.

This study aims to analyze the science literacy skills of students in primary schools in Medan City. The method used was a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through a science literacy test given to 31 students from 3 primary schools. The results showed that students' science literacy skills were still at a low level, with only 28% of students achieving an adequate level of literacy. The findings indicate the need for improvement in science teaching in primary schools to improve students' science literacy skills. This research is expected to provide insights for educators and policy makers in formulating more effective strategies to improve science literacy among primary school students.

One of the districts with the greatest concentration of ethnic Chinese residents and the highest concentration of young business owners in Medan City is Medan Kota District. The purpose of this study is to clarify the potential impact of ethnic Chinese youth's independent enterprises on labor absorption in Medan Kota District. A quantitative descriptive research design is employed, and SPSS version 17 analysis is used to perform the Multiple Linear Regression research method. Ho was rejected while Ha was accepted, according to the ANOVA test, which revealed that Fcount> Ftable. This indicates that ethnic Chinese youth-owned independent enterprises significantly improve labor absorption, specifically 72%.

Education plays a crucial role in shaping students' character based on Pancasila values. However, in the era of globalization, these values are increasingly eroded by external cultural influences. To address this, Islamic-based schools integrate Pancasila values into school culture through various religious activities. This study aims to analyze how the Islamic-based school culture at SMA Islam Al Ulum Terpadu Medan contributes to strengthening Pancasila values. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews with teachers and student organization leaders (Rohis), and questionnaires distributed to 40 students from grades X, XI, and XII. The findings indicate that various programs, such as Tadarus before lessons, Hafalan Tahfiz, Tarbiyah Ramadhan, and Pesantren Kilat, help instill discipline, teamwork, and social awareness among students. Approximately 75% of students reported that these activities enhanced their understanding and practice of Pancasila values in daily life. However, the study also identified several challenges, including a lack of variation in teaching methods and the need for innovation to make activities more engaging for students. Therefore, developing more interactive and innovative methods is necessary to improve the effectiveness of these programs in shaping students' character based on Pancasila.

This activity aims to encourage the growth of Maron BSM-1 Chicken before and after being given Vitamin B Complex. This activity was conducted by a team of student servants from HKBP Nommensen University Medan in Parparean II Village, Porsea District, Toba Regency. The methods used in this service activity include observation and experimentation. Based on the results of experiments in the field, the injection of Vitamin B Complex into Maron BSM-1 Chicken was carried out in 1 injection. The changes that occured within 1 week were that the appetite of the chicken livestock increased, the fat contained in the chicken livestock increased by about 3 ounces in 1 week and the health of he chicken livestock was better maintained. Thus, this method has proven effective in helping the community to increase the growth of Maron BSM-1 Chicken livestock and produce quality chicken meat. Through this research, the community can gain new knowledge in carrying out animal husbandry and this research can also be useful for other researchers as a reference carrying out community service.

The ability to write scientific papers is a competency that students must have in the academic world. The Research Methodology course plays an important role in improving this skill, because it provides an understanding of the basic concepts of research, methods, and systematic data analysis. This study aims to analyze the effect of the Research Methodology course on the scientific writing skills of PGSD Stambuk 2022 students, State University of Medan. The research method used is a quantitative approach with simple linear regression analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to students taking the course. The results of the study showed that the Research Methodology course had a significant influence on students' scientific writing skills with a coefficient of determination (R Square) of 63.8%. This shows that a good understanding of research methodology can help students in compiling scientific papers more systematically and with quality.

The community service aims to improve the understanding of grade 1 students of SDN 173635 Parparean II on the concept of addition through the use of diagram tables 1-9. This service activity was carried out by KPPM students of HKBP Nommensen University Medan in Parparean II village, Porsea District, Toba Regency. The methods used in this service are observation and evaluation test. The results of the service showed that the use of diagrammatic tables improved students understanding of the concept of addition. Students stated that the use of diagrammatic tables helped them understand the material better. By looking at the numbers in the 1-9 table, they can easily follow the addition steps and understand the relationship between numbers. This shows that the visual aids such as diagrammatic tables are very effective in supporting the teaching and learning process, especially for basic mathematics concepts that are often a challenge for students and the use of this learning method also creates a more interesting and interactive classroom atmosphere. Through this service can make an important contribution in improving the quality of education. The use of table diagrams can be expanded in various school, so that they can understand how to implement this method into the learning process in the future.

This study aims to examine the role of teacher pedagogical competence in increasing students' active participation in learning. With the challenges of the digital era, teachers need to optimize technology and innovative learning methods such as the student-centered learning approach and local cultural integration. This descriptive qualitative study was conducted at UPT SMP Negeri 10 Medan, using observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results show that interactive learning methods and the use of digital media can increase student participation. However, teachers face challenges such as differences in student understanding and lack of self-confidence. Teachers need to act as facilitators and motivators to create a supportive learning environment.

In the current era of globalization, the business world is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in the culinary industry. This business is directly related to the basic human need for food, which is one of the fundamental necessities for survival. The influence of product quality and price on customer satisfaction at Mie Gacoan Dr. Mansyur Medan has become an interesting topic for research, considering the critical role these two factors play in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is crucial for ensuring repeat customers and building brand loyalty, which is particularly important in the highly competitive food industry. This study aims to determine the extent to which product quality and price affect customer satisfaction at Mie Gacoan in Medan, focusing on students of the Business Administration Department at Politeknik Negeri Medan as the research subjects. This study employs a quantitative research method with a descriptive approach, including tests for validity and reliability, classical assumptions, and hypothesis testing. The hypothesis testing includes t-tests, F-tests, and an analysis of the coefficient of determination (adjusted R square). By understanding the relationship between product quality, price, and customer satisfaction, this research aims to provide valuable insights for improving service strategies and pricing models in the culinary business, ultimately helping Mie Gacoan improve its customer satisfaction and competitive edge in the market.

This study aims to analyse the increase in Harper Hotel revenue to Medan City's local revenue. There is a dependent variable, namely the Regional Original Revenue of Medan City, and two independent variables, namely lodging and other hotel revenue. This research uses primary data by conducting direct data searches on the management of Harper Hotel. The data analysis model in this study uses multiple linear regression. The results showed that the Lodging Revenue and Other Revenue Variables had a significant effect on Regional Original Revenue in Medan City.

The purpose of this research is to analyze the opinions and perceptions of the community around the Medan Area District regarding the role of Pegadaian Syariah as a non-usury practice in increasing public financial access. This research is quantitative research. Data analysis was carried out by distributing questionnaires to the community around the Medan Area District both via E-Form and in person.  This research was carried out at Sukaramai Market, Medan Area District. The data collection instrument consists of interview observation and documentation. Collecting data, researchers also used several measuring tools to determine the interests of Sukaramai market traders, Medan Area District, namely Knowledge, Information, Interest. To find out what the surrounding community thinks in this research, the researcher used interviews, namely by interviewing 3 people from the community around the Sukaramai market who are customers of the AR Hakim Branch Pegadaian Syariah.

Social media marketing expands market reach through platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, while video marketing displays products more attractively on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube to increase customer engagement. Social media analytics functions to analyze customer data, measure campaign effectiveness, and optimize promotional strategies to be more targeted. This research used a quantitative method with 100 samples from Medan Selayang District using the cluster sampling method. The research results show that social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on increasing sales (t-statistics 6.249 > 1.66, p-values ​​0.000), while video marketing has no significant effect (t-statistics 0.784 < 1.66, p-values ​​0.433). Social media analytics has a positive and significant influence (t-statistics 2.589 > 1.66, p-values ​​0.010). Adjusted R-Square of 0.482 shows that 48.2% of the variation in the increase in MSME sales is explained by these three variables, while 51.8% is influenced by other factors outside this research.

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the influence of Price and Promotion on Consumer Interest (Case Study at Hisana Fried Chicken Rajawali Medan. The research method used is exploratory research, where variables are measured using a Likert scale. Data collection methods are carried out by (interviews), with a list of questions (questionnaires) and documentation studies. The population in this study is all consumers on HFC Jalan Rajawali Medan.. totaling 100 people. Sample collection was carried out using the saturated sampling method or better known as census. In this study, the population was relatively small, namely 100 people. Data processing used SPSS version 23 software, with descriptive analysis and multiple regression hypothesis testing; (3) simultaneously there is a positive and significant influence between experimental marketing variables and customer satisfaction on experimental marketing and customer satisfaction on repurchase interest in HFC Jalan Rajawali Medan.

Introduction Anxiety in chemotherapy patients who have just undergone chemotherapy has high anxiety due to ignorance and the side effects of chemotherapy that will be carried out and lack of knowledge. In this case, an Adaptive coping mechanism is needed to reduce the level of Anxiety in chemotherapy patients. The purpose of this study was to see the relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy. The research method uses a cross-sectional method design. The sample in this study uses a purposive sampling technique of 90 people. The measuring instrument uses the Ways of Coping questionnaire and the Halmilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). The results showes that the coping mechanisms in respondents were more maladaptive coping mechanisms 66 people (73.3%), and severe anxiety levels 58 people (64.4%). Statistical test of the relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy using the Spearman rank test obtains a p value = 0.001, meaning that there is a relationship between coping mechanisms and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy with a correlation coefficient value of -0.0841, a negative pattern relationship with very strong strength. Conclusion The researcher hopes that patients undergoing chemotherapy will get more sources of information related to their current illness, so that patients do not feel too anxious about their current illness.

Technological advancements encourage the culinary business sector to adopt digital systems to improve operational efficiency. One such innovation is a desktop-based food ordering application. Mona Cafe in Medan developed this system to make it easier for customers to place orders without waiting long or writing them down manually. This application allows customers to select menus digitally, making the ordering process more practical and efficient. Additionally, it helps waiters record and manage orders more systematically, reducing errors and speeding up service. This technology also aligns with the digitalization trend, especially in attracting millennials and Gen Z. Besides enhancing customer convenience, this application helps Mona Cafe stay competitive in the growing culinary business. Developed using the waterfall method, the system makes cafe operations more structured and professional. With this innovation, Mona Cafe is expected to improve its service quality and customer satisfaction

Faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi perilaku merokok remaja adalah, pengetahuan, kepercayaan, paparan iklan rokok, ketersediaan rokok, peran orang tua, teman sebaya, dan peran guru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku merokok remaja berdasarkan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perilaku merokok remaja di SMA Negeri 15 Medan Tahun 2024. Metode penelitian yang digunakan rancangan penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik purposive sampling sebanyak 81 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah lembar kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan faktor pengetahuan dengan kategori baik (98,8%) dan kurang baik (1,2%), faktor kepercayaan kategori baik (97,5%) dan kurang baik (2,5%), faktor paparan iklan rokok kategori tidak terpapar (4,9%) dan terpapar (95,1%), faktor ketersediaan rokok kategori sulit (76,5%) dan kategori mudah (23,5%), faktor perang orang tua kategori berperan positif (96,3%) dan berperan negatif (3,7%), faktor teman sebaya kategori berperan positif (76,5%) dan berperan negatif (23,5%) faktor peran guru kategori berperan positif (88,9%) dan berperan negatif (11,1%). Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor pengetahuan, kepercayaan, paparan iklan rokok, ketersediaan, peran orang tua, peran guru, dan peran teman sebaya dapat mempengaruhi perilaku merokok pada remaja. Saran bagi responden agar menumbuhkan kemauan yang tinggi untuk berhenti merokok, mengurangi berkumpul dengan teman-teman yang perokok.