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The construction of a gazebo on the grounds of the Rectorate Building at Campus 1 of Gorontalo State University is an integral component of the Building Design Studio I course, which bridges theoretical knowledge and practical application for vocational students. This study aims to explore the process of student involvement in the design, implementation, and completion of the gazebo project, as well as to assess its alignment with the theory of simple building design and construction. The methods used for this project included on-site design evaluations, selection of local materials, distribution of group tasks, site analysis, creation of technical drawings, phased construction involving the lower, middle, and upper structures, and finishing. The results indicate that students effectively translated their technical drawings into a functional and aesthetically appealing structure. The gazebo was built using locally sourced materials, such as wood and bamboo, ensuring the structure met necessary strength standards while blending harmoniously with the campus environment. The activity highlighted the relevance of theoretical knowledge, with discussions emphasizing key concepts such as sustainability, accuracy in measurement, and effective team coordination. Furthermore, students' active participation in the project significantly enhanced their technical and managerial competencies, fostering a sense of responsibility toward the maintenance and development of campus facilities. The hands-on nature of the project also allowed students to gain real-world experience in construction practices, which directly contributes to their vocational training. This project serves as an effective example of project-based learning in vocational education, combining practical skills development with theoretical understanding. By engaging in this real-world application, students were able to strengthen their problem-solving abilities and gain insights into the complexities of construction projects, ultimately preparing them for professional careers in the field of architecture and building design

Eco riding/driving is an approach to driving that aims to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This technique guides drivers to avoid sudden acceleration and braking in order to maintain a stable speed, maintain optimal tire pressure and carry out regular vehicle maintenance. This technique helps save fuel, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and extends vehicle life. The aim of this research is to determine the level of understanding of students in the automotive engineering education study program regarding Eco Riding. This research is a survey research carried out from July - December 2024 to 56 students in the automotive engineering education study program at Muhammdiyah University, Purworejo. The research data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results showed that the level of students' understanding of Eco Riding was in the high category at 50%, followed by the medium category (32.1%), rendang category (14.3%) and very high category at 3.6%.

This research aims to examine the relationship between emotional maturity and adjustment in migrant students at Universitas Negeri Padang. The subjects in this research were migrant students at Universitas Negeri Padang. The number of subjects taken in this research was 109 students. The method used in this research is nonprobability sampling, namely purposive sampling. The measuring instruments used in this research are the emotional maturity scale and the self-adjustment scale. The data obtained in this research were analyzed using the Pearson correlation technique. The results of this study show that there is no significant relationship between emotional maturity and self-adjustment, as shown by the value of r = 0.117 with p = 0.227 (p> 0.05). This shows that there is no relationship between emotional maturity and self-adjustment in Padang State University Migrant Students.    

Education plays a crucial role in developing quality human resources, with one of the key aspects being the enhancement of students' interest in reading and literacy skills. However, fostering a reading culture among elementary school students remains a significant challenge, particularly at SDN Cilangkara 02, and which lacks a proper library. In response, the 2025 Cilangkara Village Community Service Program (KKN) students implemented the "Literacy Corner" initiative, which aimed to provide a simple, comfortable, and accessible reading space. This program adopted a participatory and educational implementative approach, involving teachers, students, the literacy community, and university students. Activities included conducting a needs assessment, collecting book donations, constructing and decorating the literacy corner, organizing the reading space, and holding an inauguration event. The results of the program showed a notable increase in students' interest in reading, as well as the development of a habit of interacting with books. Moreover, it helped cultivate a literacy culture within the school environment. Despite facing challenges such as limited books, inadequate funding, and students' distraction by gadgets, the program succeeded in achieving a positive impact. It not only contributed to improving literacy and character building but also fostered a sustainable reading culture at SDN Cilangkara 02

Sugar Sweetened Beverages are beverages that contain added simple sugar, provide energy but have minimal nutrition. College students often consume these sweet drinks. Knowledge and attitude play an important role in the tendency to consume SSB. This study aims to analyzed the relationship between knowledge and attitude with SSB consumption among health and non-health students of Airlangga University. The research method used a quantitative approach with an observational cross-sectional design. The population includes 426 undergraduate students of Islamic Economics Study Program and Faculty of Public Health semester 4, with a sample of 90 students. Data were collected through a questionnaire that measures knowledge, attitude, and SSB consumption using the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ). Bivariate analysis was performed using the Chi Square test. The results showed that most respondents were 19-20 years old, mostly female, and had normal nutritional status. There was a significant difference in knowledge (p < 0.001 ) and attitude (p = 0.032) between health and non-health students. However, no relationship was found between knowledge and attitude with SSB consumption in both groups of student.

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning media presents challenges related to the uneven readiness of human resources and infrastructure, thus affecting the effectiveness of its implementation. This study aims to examine the effect of AI implementation in learning media development on learning outcomes of students of Faculty of Economics, University of Balikpapan. The method used is quantitative with survey design and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis using AMOS. The sample consists of 113 students selected by simple random sampling from the population of 376 active students. The results of the analysis showed that the readiness of lecturers and the quality of AI-based learning media had a significant effect on improving student learning outcomes. However, the success of AI implementation is also strongly influenced by infrastructure support and educator training. The findings provide important implications for learning media developers and policy makers to strengthen lecturers' capacity and improve technology infrastructure to support inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of education. In addition, ethical aspects and data privacy should be the main concerns in the development of AI-based learning media.

College students are in early adulthood, a critical developmental stage marked by physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes that can significantly impact dietary behaviors, including fruit and vegetable consumption. Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining overall health and reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, evidence indicates that fruit and vegetable intake among college students often falls below the levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This study aimed to validate a Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) for assessing total fruit and vegetable intake among college students in Surabaya City, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 30 active university students. The SQ-FFQ method produced higher intake estimates compared to the Estimated Food Record. A statistically significant and strong correlation was found between the two methods (p < 0.001, r > 0.7), indicating strong agreement. These findings support the SQ-FFQ as a valid tool for measuring total fruit and vegetable intake in this population.

Indonesia’s high disaster risk needs health professionals equipped with strong interprofessional collaboration skills in disaster management. Interprofessional Education (IPE) through disaster response simulations is a strategic approach to enhance collaborative competencies among health sciences students. This study aims to explore health sciences students’ perceptions of IPE implementation during disaster response simulations at Syiah Kuala University and its impact on developing collaborative competencies. A qualitative descriptive design was employed. Participants included students from medical, nursing, psychology and dentistry study programs who participated in the disaster response simulation. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, and observation before, during and after the simulation. Findings revealed positive perceptions toward IPE implementation through simulation, which effectively improved understanding of professional roles, communication skills, team coordination, and disaster preparedness. Key facilitators included realistic scenarios, experienced facilitators, and reflective debriefing sessions. Challenges identified were differences in professional backgrounds, confusion in simulation role and limited simulation time. In conclusion, practical integration via disaster response simulation significantly enhances collaborative competencies among health sciences students.

The phenomenon of shopping addiction has increasingly attracted attention in the field of psychology, alongside the rapid growth of technology and e-commerce. Shopping addiction is characterized by compulsive, impulsive, and repetitive buying behavior, even when individuals are aware of its negative consequences. This study aims to describe the attachment styles among individuals experiencing shopping addiction using a descriptive quantitative approach. The subjects consisted of 11 university students aged 18–21 years, selected through incidental sampling based on specific shopping addiction criteria. Data were collected using a questionnaire measuring attachment styles grounded in Bowlby’s and Ainsworth’s theories. The findings revealed that all subjects exhibited a secure attachment style. This result contrasts with previous theories suggesting that shopping addiction is more commonly associated with insecure attachment. The findings suggest that other factors, such as social conditions, personality traits, and environmental influences, may also contribute to the development of shopping addiction in individuals with secure attachment. This study offers new insights into the relationship between attachment styles and shopping addiction behavior among university students.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of positive affirmations in reducing stress levels and their impact on physical conditions, particularly among university students. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sample consisted of 7 psychology students from Universitas Negeri Padang (class of 2024), selected using a purposive sampling technique. The intervention involved performing positive affirmations independently for 30 days. The results showed a significant reduction in stress levels after the intervention, as evidenced by pretest and posttest scores. This stress reduction also positively affected physical conditions, such as brighter and healthier facial skin. The findings align with previous research, highlighting that positive affirmations can alleviate stress by enhancing positive emotions and stimulating the production of anti-stress hormones. Positive affirmations offer a practical method for improving mental and physical well-being, particularly for students.    

This study aims to analyze the level of students' understanding of trading activities from an Islamic perspective. The research method used is quantitative descriptive with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to 107 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the Indonesian Education University. The results of the study indicate that the level of respondent achievement (TCR) is in the high category in terms of understanding the definition of trading (84.35%), the principles of transparency and fairness in transactions (88.32%), and the obligation of zakat on investment results (81.07%). However, in terms of risk management (52.57%) and decision making influenced by emotions (57.71%), students' understanding is still in the moderate category. These findings indicate an imbalance in understanding the main aspects of sharia trading activities. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of increasing sharia financial literacy through comprehensive educational programs and curricula in order to form investment behavior that is not only rational but also in accordance with ethical and just Islamic principles.

This study aims to analyze the influence of new students' adaptation to learning methods on campus, especially in sports study programs, and its implications for students' mental and physical health. This study uses a qualitative approach with observation and interview methods with seven female students of the Faculty of Sports, State University of Medan. The results of the study indicate that students experience high academic pressure due to the KKNI-based learning method and the block system, which has an impact on increasing stress levels, physical fatigue, and difficulties in managing study time between theory and practice. The implications of this study are relevant in developing student-friendly learning policies in order to maintain a balance between academic demands and their mental and physical health.    

This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy and lifestyle on digital payments with the use of financial technology as an intervening variable for Jambi University digital business students Class of 2021 - 2024. This study uses a quantitative approach with a random sampling method. The population in this study, namely Jambi University digital business students in the 2021-2024 batch of 174 students and the sample of this study amounted to 64 students. The data collection technique used a questionnaire. The data analysis method in this study used Patrial Least Square and was processed using smartPLS 4.0 software. The results of this study found that: 1) Financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on digital payments. 2) Lifestyle has a positive and insignificant effect on digital payments. 3) Financial Literacy has a positive and significant effect on the use of financial technology. 4) Lifestyle has a positive and significant effect on the use of financial technology. 5) the use of financial technology has a positive effect on digital payments. 6) Financial Literacy has a positive and significant effect on digital payments with the use of financial technology as an intervening variable. 7) Lifestyle has a positive and insignificant effect on digital payments with the use of financial technology as an intervening variable.

This study aims to comprehensively examine the influence of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT) on enhancing students’ problem-solving abilities in physics education. The integration of IoT into PBL is seen as a progressive approach to address the growing demand for innovative instructional strategies that promote higher-order thinking skills. A quantitative approach was adopted, utilizing a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group format to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The participants were 25 undergraduate physics students from the University of West Sulawesi, selected through saturated sampling due to the limited population size. To evaluate students’ problem-solving skills, data were collected using structured written tests designed around five key indicators: understanding the problem, describing the problem, planning the solution, executing the solution, and evaluating the results. Prior to hypothesis testing, normality of the data was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, followed by paired sample t-tests with IBM SPSS Statistics 23 to determine the significance of differences in pretest and posttest scores. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ problem-solving skills following the implementation of the IoT-based PBL model, with results showing significance at the 5% level and gain scores classified as effective. These outcomes demonstrate the potential of the PBL-IoT integration to foster critical thinking and improve educational quality. Therefore, the implementation of this instructional model is recommended for physics educators seeking to enhance student engagement, problem-solving proficiency, and learning outcomes through the integration of emerging technologies.    

The rise of radicalism on university campuses poses a serious challenge to the world of education, particularly in preserving the unity of a pluralistic and tolerant nation. Radicalism targets not only religious institutions but has also infiltrated academic spaces, including among students. Christian Education, grounded in the values of love, forgiveness, and respect for others, holds strategic potential as a pillar in fostering religious moderation amid the tide of extremism. This study aims to examine the role and contribution of Christian Education in shaping moderate mindsets and character among campus youth. The research method used is qualitative-descriptive with a literature study approach, analyzing relevant literature, documents, and studies on Christian education, religious moderation, and campus radicalism. The novelty of this research lies in its emphasis on integrating the teachings of love in Christian faith with the values of religious moderation as a contextual response to radicalism. The findings reveal that a contextual and transformative Christian education approach can strengthen national insight, encourage interfaith dialogue, and foster a spirit of peaceful coexistence. The discussion highlights the importance of curriculum reformulation, character education reinforcement, and collaboration with various parties to create an academic atmosphere free from radical influences. The conclusion of this study is that Christian Education can serve as a strong foundation for promoting religious moderation and countering campus radicalism by forming students' character grounded in love and tolerance in their daily lives.

This study aims to see to what extent the use of the Ruangguru platform affects students' learning motivation in offline Indonesian language learning at the Indonesian Education University. Amid the rapid development of educational technology, it is important to understand the role of digital tools such as Ruangguru in the context of face-to-face learning. This study uses a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to 102 students who have used Ruangguru and are at least 15 years old. The results show that most aspects of platform use are classified as low, but elements such as attractiveness of appearance, presentation of materials, and quality of learning videos are quite appreciated by users. Students' learning motivation is in the fairly high category, especially in terms of enthusiasm for learning and self-confidence in understanding the material. The habit of using the platform routinely is still relatively low. These findings indicate that Ruangguru has the potential to support offline learning motivation, but its effectiveness will be more pronounced if accompanied by direct direction from lecturers and more structured learning strategies.

This study aims to determine the criminal act of verbal sexual harassment from the perspective of the community in the XII hamlet, gg. Mentimun 19, Percut Sei Tuan and students of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra. This study uses an empirical legal method. This study also explains the laws governing the criminal act of verbal sexual harassment with the sanctions received by the perpetrators. In this study, data was obtained that the general public aged 40 years and over considered verbal sexual harassment not a serious matter that must be followed up by law in accordance with applicable laws, while students and people aged 20-30 years considered verbal harassment as a criminal act of harassment that must be followed up with legal sanctions in accordance with applicable laws. One of the factors causing cases of sexual violence is gender inequality in society. Women are often targeted because their position is not equal to men. Thus, gender equality is not only a basic right, but can be the key to changing the dynamics of sexual violence. For this reason, important steps are needed to realize gender equality and justice as an effort to prevent sexual violence.

This research discusses how the integration of Islamic values and learning innovation can be applied in Islamic Religious Education in higher education, especially at the Indonesian Education University. The background of this research is the challenges of globalization and technological developments that require Islamic education to continue to innovate without ignoring the principles of sharia. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, involving lecturers, students, and religious leaders as informants. The results showed that the integration of Islamic values in Islamic education is done through the Islamization of science approach, the use of technology in learning, and the creation of a religious academic environment. In addition, innovations such as Problem-Based Learning and Experiential Learning methods proved to be able to increase students' interest and understanding of Islamic teachings. In conclusion, collaboration between academics, students, and religious leaders is very important in creating Islamic Religion Education learning that is relevant, interesting, and still in accordance with Sharia law. This research is expected to provide an overview and strategic recommendations for the development of Islamic education in the modern

This study explores the self-appearance of Fashion Design students in the Family Welfare Education Department, Faculty of Engineering, Manado State University. The aim of the research is to examine the relationship between fashion knowledge and the self-appearance of these students. This is a descriptive correlational study, which provides an overview of the relationship between the variable of fashion knowledge (X) and the variable of self-appearance (Y). The population in this study consists of 50 undergraduate Fashion Design students from the 2021–2024 cohorts, with a sample size of 33 students. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used was a questionnaire based on a Likert scale. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics, data quality testing, and a t-test. The results of the study reveal that there is a positive relationship between fashion knowledge and the self-appearance of Fashion Design students in the Family Welfare Education Department, Faculty of Engineering, Manado State University, with a contribution of 51.3%.

This study examines the extent to which the compatibility between a student's major and their interests affects their learning experience at Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED), particularly in the Accounting Department. The findings indicate that many students feel that their major aligns with their interests, which in turn boosts their enthusiasm for learning. However, some students choose their major due to parental pressure or promising job prospects, which ultimately leads to difficulties in their studies. Additionally, students face various challenges in the learning process, ranging from heavy academic workloads, difficulties in understanding certain subjects, to the pressure of managing time between classes and other activities. These challenges are exacerbated by the demands of mastering accounting technology and adapting to an Outcome-Based Education system. To overcome these obstacles, students employ various strategies, such as improving time management, seeking additional learning resources, joining academic communities, and securing scholarships or part-time jobs for those experiencing financial constraints. This research confirms that the alignment of a major with a student's interests significantly influences their academic success. Therefore, it is essential for the university to provide better guidance in major selection and offer enhanced academic support to help students adapt more easily and succeed in their studies.