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An Anthology of Opinions Towards a Healthy Indonesia and Optimal State Revenue through Tobacco Excise Policy Reform contains ideas related to tobacco excise policy in supporting public health and optimizing state revenue. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of sentences in a collection of opinion pieces about a healthy Indonesia and optimal state revenue through tobacco excise policy reform. In conducting the research, the authors used a methodological approach in the form of a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection with this method is done using reading and recording techniques. This research uses text analysis techniques with a qualitative descriptive analysis approach as a data analysis technique. Based on the analysis that has been carried out on Bunga Rampai Collection of Opinions Towards a Healthy Indonesia and Optimal Revenue through Tobacco Excise Policy Reform, 11 effective sentences have been found. Meanwhile, errors related to EYD and KBBI were also found with details in the form of 16 ineffective sentences, 31 ambiguous sentences, 5 sentences with capitalization errors, 12 sentences with nonstandard words, and 18 sentences with other types of errors. In addition to being used as a reference for analyzing sentence effectiveness, this research is also useful for enriching the study of tobacco excise policy communication, especially for RPJM 2025-2029 policymakers. In addition, this research can also be used as a reference for further research related to sentence effectiveness.

Language has a crucial role in understanding human communication, one of which is through speech actions carried out by humans. The existence of speech acts is so diverse, one of which is expressive speech that can reflect the psychological condition of the speaker. This research chose the film Kukira Kau Rumah as an object, because film is one of the objects that contains speech acts through dialogue. In the film, there are many dialogues that are emotionally charged and relevant to mental health issues. The study of this film is important because it can provide a new perspective in pragmatics, especially understanding how language is used to express emotions, build character dynamics, and represent the form of expressive speech itself. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method whose analysis is carried out on the dialogues in the film to find various expressive speech acts, identify the types of expressive speech acts, and define the meaning of speech acts to the context related to these speech acts. The types of expressive speech that were found included the expressive act of praise, thanks, criticism, complaining, blaming, congratulating, and apologizing. This research is expected to contribute new insights in pragmatic studies, especially regarding the analysis of expressive speech acts and new references for linguistic studies.

This research is motivated by the importance of using appropriate and correct Indonesian in digital learning media, especially texts exposed oxn the “Ruangguru” platform. The purpose of this study is to identify the types of language errors contained in the exposition text and to show the causal factors that will later be used as reading material on the internet. The quality of appropriate exposition text will affect the critical ability of its readers. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach with the Listen and Note Technique. Data analysis uses the distribution method with the Direct Elements Technique. The results of the study show that punctuation, word choice, and word additions, with word choice errors being the most dominant. This error is caused by a lack of understanding of Indonesian rules and the influence of the use of everyday language. The benefits of improving the quality of digital education materials and increasing awareness of the importance of using Indonesian in accordance with the rules of the world of education.

This research examines directive speech acts in the “Burnout” playlist on the Satu Persen YouTube channel. The aim of this research is to analyze the classification of types, contextual meanings, functions, and intentions of directive speech acts in the “Burnout” playlist on the Satu Persen YouTube channel. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative methodological approach with a pragmatic theoretical approach. Analyzing directive speech acts through comprehensive examination based on relevant theories and presenting the findings descriptively. Directive speech acts in the “Burnout” playlist include directive requestives, directive questions, directive requirements, directive prohibitives, directive permissive, and directive advisories. The research is expected to contribute to enriching pragmatic studies and expanding public awareness of pragmatics in communication. Understanding the variations in directive speech acts patterns in YouTube social media and understanding their correlation with societal realities can serve as a foundation for the public to engage more intelligently and consciously in building effective, wise, and multidimensional communication.

Pragmatics is a subdiscipline of linguistics that studies the application of language in social communication by considering situational factors, the purpose of the conversation, and the status of the interlocutor. The main focus of this research is on directive speech acts. A directive speech act is a type of speech act aimed at prompting action from the speech partners by the speaker's direction. This research analyzes the directive speech acts in the movie Home Sweet Loan. A theoretical approach with pragmatic analysis and a methodological approach using a qualitative descriptive method are applied in this research. Data collection employs listening and recording techniques, utilizing the advanced technique of unparticipatory listening. The presentation of the data uses informal techniques. The results indicate a diversity of types of directive speech acts used in the dialogues of this film, including asking, ordering, suggesting, pleading, urging, commanding, advising, charging, and inviting. This finding highlights the importance of directive speech acts in sustaining communication between speakers and partners, clarifying the meaning of each interaction in the social dynamics portrayed in the film. This research contributes to a broader and deeper understanding of speech closely related to social context.  

Injection contraception is one of the most widely used family planning methods in Indonesia. However, its use is often associated with side effects in the form of weight gain. The commonly used types of injection contraception are the 1-month and 3-month injections, each containing different hormonal contents, which are suspected to have different effects on the weight of the acceptors. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of 1-month and 3-month injection contraception on weight gain in family planning acceptors at PMB Wahyuning Purwati Sleman Regency. This research employs a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 37 injectable contraceptive acceptors was selected using accidental sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using paired sample t-test and independent t-test to determine body weight changes before and after using injectable contraceptives. The results showed an increase in body weight among users of the 1-month injectable contraceptive with an average of 3.158 kg (p<0.000) and among users of the 3-month injectable contraceptive with an average of 3.653 kg (p<0.006). Both types of injectable contraception showed a significant effect on weight gain. The weight gain was greater in users of the 3-month injection compared to the 1-month injection. There is a need for more intensive education and counseling for contraceptive acceptors regarding the side effects of injectable contraception and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Opinion is a person's opinion or thought regarding a problem that is currently occurring in society. An opinion must pay attention to the effectiveness of the sentence so that the reader can capture its contents. Therefore, this study will focus on the effectiveness of a sentence in a collection of opinions. This study was conducted to describe the effectiveness of sentences in a collection of opinions as critical reading teaching materials. This type of study is qualitative with a descriptive method; the technique for collecting data is using the listening and note-taking technique. The results of this study indicate that there are still several sentences that are not effective, so that readers have difficulty capturing their contents properly. Effective sentences meet requirements such as the economy of words, commensurate structure, logical language, and careful reasoning. Meanwhile, ineffective sentences occur because the structure of the sentence does not show unity, is wasteful of words or long-winded explanations, and lacks clarity in conveying information. The benefits of this study, in practice, are that it makes it easier for readers to determine the effectiveness of sentences in a collection of opinions. This study took data in the form of ineffective sentences contained in a collection of opinions for statistical literacy, the November 2024 edition of critical reading teaching materials for high school students.

Illocutionary speech are one of the key concepts in pragmatics, referring to actions performed by the speaker through utterances with specific intentions and functions. Illocutionary acts are a central aspect of speech act theory and are categorized into five types, namely expressive, declarative, representative, directive, and commissive acts. This study examines illocutionary acts in the film Sekawan Limo by Bayu Skak. The aim of this research is to analyze how illocutionary acts create additional meaning in communication between characters, as well as to understand how these acts influence the development of the storyline and character progression within the film. The data collection techniques used in this research include a descriptive qualitative approach, along with matching methods, observation and note-taking, as well as formal and informal methods.Based on the findings, we identified inaccuracies or misuses in illocutionary acts, including expressive, declarative, representative, directive, and commissive types. The benefit of this research lies in the development of scientific knowledge and understanding regarding illocutionary acts. For the general public, this study can provide insight into the various types of illocutionary acts. Through this research, we hope to deepen the understanding of illocutionary acts and provide useful information that can serve as a valuable reference for future researchers conducting similar studies. 

Opinion is a person's opinion or thought regarding a problem that is currently occurring in society. An opinion must pay attention to the effectiveness of the sentence so that the reader can capture its contents. Therefore, this study will focus on the effectiveness of a sentence in a collection of opinions. This study was conducted to describe the effectiveness of sentences in a collection of opinions as critical reading teaching materials. This type of study is qualitative with a descriptive method; the technique for collecting data is using the listening and note-taking technique. The results of this study indicate that there are still several sentences that are not effective, so that readers have difficulty capturing their contents properly. Effective sentences meet requirements such as the economy of words, commensurate structure, logical language, and careful reasoning. Meanwhile, ineffective sentences occur because the structure of the sentence does not show unity, is wasteful of words or long-winded explanations, and lacks clarity in conveying information. The benefits of this study, in practice, are that it makes it easier for readers to determine the effectiveness of sentences in a collection of opinions. This study took data in the form of ineffective sentences contained in a collection of opinions for statistical literacy, the November 2024 edition of critical reading teaching materials for high school students.

This study is driven by the researcher’s interest in exploring the various forms of expressive speech acts that appear in the movie “Budi Pekerti.” The primary objective of this research is to identify the types of expressive speech acts performed by the characters in the film. Data were collected using observation and note-taking methods, specifically the free listening approach (simak bebas libat cakap, SBLC) and recording techniques. The analysis was conducted using a pragmatic framework, focusing on dialogue excerpts from the film’s characters. The findings reveal that the characters utilize seven types of expressive speech acts: expressing gratitude, giving praise, apologizing, criticizing, complaining, insinuating, and blaming. This study demonstrates that the expressive speech acts in “Budi Pekerti” are closely tied to the social and cultural context of the story. Each type of expressive speech act conveys functions and meanings that reflect the characters’ emotions and attitudes in specific situations. Overall, this research contributes to a better understanding of how expressive speech acts are used in film media and serves as a reference for future studies related to language use in diverse social and cultural contexts.

A speech act is a medium to express an idea and emotion of a person. Speech acts have several types, one of which is illocutionary speech acts. One form of illocutionary speech acts is assertive speech acts. This assertive illocutionary speech act is found in everyday life, one of which is through movie media. The purpose of this research is to identify and describe the form of assertive illocutionary speech acts contained in the movie "Rumah Dinas Bapak" and to describe the purpose and meaning contained in the movie. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative and theoretical approach in the form of written or spoken words from individuals and observable behavior. The result of the research that has been done is that there are nine assertive illocutionary speech acts in the movie studied. "Apa jangan-jangan maling mas?" is one of the assertive illocutionary speech acts of speculating. The benefit of this research is that it helps readers improve their understanding of the intent and meaning contained in an utterance and apply them correctly in daily life.

The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the price main production Tempe Berkah Wasis Susanto per unit if calculated using the method full costing and difference price main production Tempe Berkah Wasis Susanto used so far with the full costing method. This type of research is a case study with the object of research Tempe Berkah Wasis Susanto business. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and direct observation. Data analysis used qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the study showed that the cost of production of Tempe Berkah Wasis Susanto per unit when calculated using the full costing method was Rp7,050 higher than the calculation results made by the business actor of Rp6,400. The cost of production using the full costing method was Rp47,516,250 higher than the calculation results used by the business actor of Rp43,050,000 with a difference of Rp4,466,250. The cost of production per unit using the full costing method was Rp7,050 higher than the calculation results made by the business actor of Rp6,400 with a difference of Rp650.

Type II diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia, occurring due to abnormalities in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. One of the recommended sports exercises is leg exercises. Diabetic foot exercises are a form of physical exercise for Diabetes Mellitus sufferers of all ages to avoid injuries so that blood circulation in the feet can be facilitated. Foot exercises are movements that train the small muscles of the feet and improve blood circulation in various positions such as sitting, standing or lying down. The purpose of this writing is to discuss diabetes foot exercises which can reduce blood sugar levels in people with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. The writing method uses a descriptive design with a killing process approach. The written results show a decrease in blood sugar levels after carrying out diabetic foot exercises with results before doing 310 mg/dl and after doing 230 mg/dl.

Flour Albus is one of the reproductive health problems commonly experienced by young women. Vaginal discharge is a condition of vaginal discharge other than blood that occurs outside of normal conditions, this fluid can be odorless or not, and is often accompanied by itching in the area around the vagina. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of reproductive health education on knowledge of flour albus in young women. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest posttest design approach. The population taken was all 10th grade girls with a total of 40 respondents at SMK Theresiana Semarang. The sampling technique was total sampling. The data collection tool used a knowledge questionnaire. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Test. The results of this study obtained a p-value of 0.002 (<0.05) which means there is an influence on reproductive health education on knowledge of flour albus in young women, with this Z-value of 3.052 which means that providing reproductive health education on flour albus has a 3-fold increase in knowledge in adolescents. Conclusion There is an influence on reproductive health education on knowledge of flour albus in young women. The suggestion that can be put forward is that young women can increase their understanding, awareness, knowledge and prevention methods because many young women still do not know the impacts and treatment and prevention of Flour Albus that occurs in themselves.

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are major health problems that are influenced by genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors of individuals. One of the most common NCDs is Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Based on data from the Semarang City Health Office in 2023, there are 5,991 cases of DM that not only affect the elderly, but also adolescents, adults, and pre-elderly groups. This condition shows that type 2 DM is a serious challenge that affects the quality of life of sufferers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family support and quality of life of type 2 DM patients at the Mangkang Semarang Health Center. The research method used is quantitative with a correlative descriptive design. A sample of 120 respondents was obtained through accidental sampling techniques, while data was collected by standardized questionnaires. The results showed that the average age of the respondents was 54 years old with the majority being female (55.2%) and having an elementary school education level (53.3%). The average family support score was 81.38, while the average quality of life of patients reached 86.15. This study concluded that patients with type 2 diabetes generally received good family support and had a positive quality of life. Furthermore, there is a positive relationship between family support and quality of life, where the greater the support provided, the more optimal the quality of life of type 2 DM patients.

This study aims to analyze and identify the use of language styles in the song "Kuyamu to Kaite Mirai." Language style refers to the technique of utilizing the richness of language, both in written works and oral communication, to create deeper aesthetic and communicative effects. In song lyrics, the use of language style becomes a crucial element that can strengthen the meaning and artistic appeal of a literary work. This research employs Gorys Keraf's language style theory as the theoretical foundation for classifying and identifying language styles. The study utilizes a descriptive qualitative research method with primary data sources consisting of the lyrics of "Kuyamu to Kaite Mirai." The qualitative approach was chosen to enable in-depth analysis of figurative language usage within the song lyrics. The research findings reveal the presence of five types of language styles employed in the lyrics of "Kuyamu to Kaite Mirai." The identified language styles include asyndeton, assonance, erotesis, metaphor, and simile. Asyndeton was found in the use of word sequences without conjunctions to create dramatic effects. Assonance was identified through the repetition of vowel sounds that create sound harmony. The esoteric figurative language style emerges in the use of the particle の at the end of sentences, indicating that this verse constitutes an interrogative sentence. Metaphors and similes are employed to create comparisons that strengthen the song's emotional meaning. The utilization of language styles in the lyrics of "Kuyamu to Kaite Mirai" functions not merely as aesthetic ornamentation, but also as a means to convey messages and emotions more effectively to listeners. This research is expected to contribute to the understanding of language style usage in popular music works and serve as a reference for similar studies in the future.

This study aims to analyze the influence of Work Life Balance and job satisfaction on employee well-being at PT Candra Broadcast Mediantara. The research was motivated by the increasing work demands in the digital era, which affect employees’ ability to maintain work-life balance and experience job satisfaction—factors that play a critical role in determining employee well-being. This study adopts a quantitative approach with an associative research type. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 32 active employees of the company. The data were processed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The results showed that, partially, Work Life Balance has a positive and significant effect on employee well-being, with a significance value of 0.024 < 0.05. Similarly, job satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on employee well-being, with a significance value of 0.035 < 0.05. Simultaneously, Work Life Balance and job satisfaction significantly affect employee well-being, as indicated by a significance value of 0.039. The coefficient of determination indicates that both independent variables jointly contribute 61.7% to employee well-being, while the remaining 38.3% is influenced by other variables outside this study.The implication of this research is the importance for companies to foster a work environment that supports work-life balance and enhances the dimensions of job satisfaction in order to achieve optimal employee well-being.

This research aimed to investigate the impact of business capital, business location, and information technology on the income of MSMEs. The data collection techniques used in this research were interviews, observation, documentation, and questionnaires. The type of research was quantitative research. The data analysis techniques used in this research were data quality testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The research results indicated that business capital (X') significantly affects MSME income (Y), business location (X²) significantly affects MSME income (Y), information technology (X') significantly affects MSME income (Y), and simultaneously, all three independent variables, namely business capital, business location, and information technology, significantly affect MSME income

This study aims to describe the use of local proverbs as a strategy for learning Indonesian in elementary school children. This type of research is qualitative in this study there are types and approaches to research, place and time of research, data and data sources, research procedures, data collection techniques, research instruments, data analysis techniques and definitions of terms. Data Collection Techniques Observation/observation of activities is carried out by researchers by directly observing the learning process carried out by teachers and students using observation sheets. Research interviews use interviews with teachers and students to use interview guidelines that have been prepared by research related to the use of local proverbs in schools. Documentation of this study uses documentation techniques in collecting data. This technique aims for researchers to obtain documents in the form of a list of local proverbs, several uses of local proverbs and photos of the learning process. Data Analysis Techniques Data analysis techniques aim to analyze data that has been collected in research. After data from the field has been collected and arranged systematically, the next step is for the author to analyze the data. The results of the study on the use of local proverbs in learning Indonesian are shown in the aspects of language, culture, character and cognitive. The Language aspect is found in student activities in listening skills, namely listening to stories containing the proverb Reso temmamgingngi. The Cultural Aspect is found in the existence of learning activities in the use of local proverbs as a preservation of culture, especially in South Sulawesi. The Cognitive Aspect is found in student understanding related to the knowledge or meaning of each local proverb used. The Character Aspect is found in the activity of instilling character values ​​in local proverbs.

Language functions as a means of communication used by humans to convey goals, ideas, ideas, emotions, and feelings to others. This research aims to identify and describe the types of illocutionary speech acts contained in the short film “Lemantun”. This research is categorized as descriptive qualitative research. The data source for this research comes from all the speech acts contained in the short film “Lemantun”. The data analyzed includes pieces of speech allegedly containing illocutionary speech acts from the short film “Lemantun”. The data collection method used in this research is the technique of free listening and note taking. The data source utilized is the short film “Lemantun” by utilizing the analysis of speech act types according to Searle, which includes representative, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. This article can be useful for students because it provides knowledge about the types of illocutionary speech acts, so it is hoped that students can identify various types of illocutionary speech acts in daily activities.