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Batak Toba is one of the many ethnicities that exist in Indonesia as well as having unique cultures especially regarding to ceremonies and family especially when it comes to holding death ceremonies, in Batak Toba culture they have many. It is due to the fact that culturally and historically they are used to live under the circumstances of different status in the community. As modern as it gets, the death ceremony is still being held in its traditional ways with different ceremonies for different person according to how many families they have. Culture certainly influenced a lot in a community to the oral tradition by saying phrases and idioms that may sound different to another community from different background. This paper is intended to demonstrate the technical meanings of idioms that are commonly used in Batak Toba’s death ceremonies using semantics-cognitive study. This paper used a descriptive-quantitative approach with also the study of library study. The idioms that are written in this paper is searched from asking relatives who are of Batak Toba origin as well as from books, journals and several website articles.

This study aims to determine the influence of social media marketing activities on Consumer Brand Engagement on TikTok @alfamartku. The data of this study was obtained from the results of the distribution of a questionnaire with a population sample of 100 respondents processed using SPSS 29. The findings of this study show that there is a positive influence of the variable of social media marketing activities on Consumer Brand Engagement partially, with an R-Square value of 58.9% indicating that most of the variation in Consumer Brand Engagement can be explained by marketing activities on TikTok social media. Trendiness has a strong influence on social media marketing activities, while the Electronic Word of Mouth (EWOM) indicator has a lower influence. Furthermore, the indicator that has the strongest influence on the Consumer Brand Engagement variable is Cognitive Processing, while the indicator that has the lowest influence is Affection. These findings underscore the importance of effective marketing strategies on social media in building strong engagement between brands and consumers.

Effective pronunciation requires more than comprehension. Considering the increasing significance of AI apps, it is imperative to conduct thorough study to evaluate students' opinions towards the ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) Speak app in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lessons, specifically in relation to improving pronunciation. Prior studies indicated that students had negative attitudes towards learning English as a foreign language (EFL) due to repetitive textual resources. This research recommends including the ELSA Speak application into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. This research investigates the utilization of the ELSA Speak application by 20 primary pupils at a B1 proficiency level, with the aim of enhancing their pronunciation skills. Observations and interviews are employed to examine cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components as well as issues related to the ELSA Speak app. The findings suggest that students possess a positive cognitive perspective and are capable of comprehending and incorporating oral pronunciations. The ELSA Speak application encourages the development of analytical thinking and precise articulation. This study highlights the imperative for dynamic language learning methodologies that include cutting-edge technology.

In the industrial era 4.0 which stands out for its technology, learning activities must also use learning innovations. One of these learning activities is a cognitive diagnostic assessment. The assessment aims to identify the basic abilities, strengths, and abilities of students. In learning the new paradigm, diagnostic assessment has an important role, one of which is as material for designing future learning. This study aims to describe the use of the Wordwall website-based application used for cognitive diagnostic assessment. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data in the study were obtained from questionnaires distributed to students randomly. The data source is class VII students of SMP Negeri 34 Semarang. In this study it was shown the results of his research, namely the use of Wordwall was able to represent the abilities of students with a percentage of 75.8%. In addition, the use of Wordwall is able to give a pleasant impression to students with a percentage of 100%. All respondents also responded that the use of Wordwall was able to attract students' interest in learning the material to be studied. ‎

Education in Indonesia is currently undergoing many changes. The education system, curriculum, learning tools, learning media, and resources have also undergone major improvements, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. The learning process can not only be carried out face-to-face, but can also be done boldly. The application of learning media is designed to support students' attention, affective, cognitive, and compensatory. The Quizziz application can be a means of conducting formative assessments, because teachers can measure students' understanding by taking quizzes at the end of learning. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with subjects of class 8E students of SMPN 2 Semarang. The data collection techniques used are observation and documentation. The data analysis techniques used by researchers include three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusions. The results of this study show that the assessment format for class 8E students is on average above the KKM. The recapitulation results also show that the level of effectiveness of the questions used is by using multiple choice because in multiple choice questions students tend to get the best results, while in fill-in questions many students get less satisfactory results. The fill-in question model in the Quizziz application has several weaknesses, including if the teacher writes the answer key, the capitalization and punctuation must be correct. There is no tolerance for answers for students. Therefore, another option for teachers is to correct them manually. Another weakness in the Quizziz application with the multiple choice question model is that teachers cannot measure students' understanding in depth. Students tend to express their memory in answering.    

Grammarly is an AI-based tool/application that utilizes YouTube as a platform to upload its advertisement titled "Are You Ready To Try Grammarly." The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of the influence of intensity, message content, and appeal of the YouTube ad "Are You Ready To Try Grammarly" both partially and simultaneously on the interest in subscribing to the product through attitudes toward the ad and brand among students, examined through cognitive response theory. The method used to analyze the data is quantitative and path analysis. The population of this study is undergraduate students of the Faculty of Communication Sciences at Universitas Padjadjaran who have been exposed to the YouTube ad "Are You Ready To Try Grammarly" by Almeida Kezia. The number of respondents in this study is 149, selected using stratified random sampling. Data collection techniques were carried out using questionnaires and literature studies. The results of the study indicate that the intensity, message content, and appeal of the YouTube ad "Are You Ready To Try Grammarly" significantly influence the interest in subscribing to the product through attitudes toward the ad and brand among students both simultaneously and partially. Attitudes toward the ad and brand have the greatest influence on the interest in subscribing.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in young children that has serious implications for physical growth, cognitive development, and individual productivity. This condition is caused by a range of complex factors, including poor maternal nutrition and environmental conditions affecting quality of nutrition. The first 1,000 days of life represent a critical period for stunting prevention, as children's brain growth and development are particularly rapid during this time. Socialization regarding the importance of balanced nutrition and Family Planning programs is a strategic step to support optimal child growth and prevent stunting. This program begins with obtaining permits and coordinating with the Head of Kemiri Village to identify appropriate targets, as well as involving local neighborhood association in surveying facilities and infrastructure. The initiative aims to raise awareness in Kemiri Village about stunting and its prevention, and to educate the importance of balanced nutrition for supporting optimal child growth. Through socialization and counseling, it is hoped that the community will be able to recognize signs of stunting and take appropriate actions. This aligns with the village’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly in achieving the target of a hunger-free village. By reducing the prevalence of stunting, the quality of life for the community can be significantly improved.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has a significant impact on children's physical and cognitive growth. In Jakatan Raya Village, Rungan District, Gunung Mas Regency, the stunting rate is still high, mainly due to the lack of balanced nutritional intake in early life. This article discusses community service aimed at introducing purple sweet potato steamed cake as an innovation for Complementary Breast Milk (MPASI) to prevent stunting. This activity includes training, mentoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of purple sweet potato steamed cake in increasing children's nutritional intake. The results showed an increase in mothers' knowledge about the importance of MPASI, positive acceptance of this innovation, and an increase in nutritional intake in children. Although effective, challenges related to access to raw materials and variations in presentation still need to be overcome for the sustainability of the program.

This research aims to analyze the public's perception of the Community Reading Garden (TBM) as a means of knowledge and skills in SKB 1 Tanah Datar. The type of research used is quantitative with descriptive research methods. The population used was 983 with a sample of 91 people. Based on the results of the analysis, it shows positive perceptions in three aspects: cognitive, affective and conative. The cognitive aspect obtained an average score of 2.79 indicating a good understanding of TBM, but the collection of books for skills activities needs to be improved. The affective aspect obtained an average score of 3.05 indicating high enthusiasm for TBM activities, especially the skills program. The conative aspect obtained an average score of 2.93 indicating high interest in participating in TBM activities, even though the frequency of borrowing books is relatively low. In conclusion, TBM at SKB 1 Tanah Datar has great potential as a community learning center, but still requires development in terms of book collections, skills programs, and strategies to increase interest in borrowing books.

Stunting is defined as a condition in which a child's height or length is below the standard height for their age. It is a chronic malnutrition problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake over an extended period of time. Stunting can result in disrupted productivity in adulthood and hinder a child's physical growth and cognitive development. In addition to nutritional factors, stunting is caused by socioeconomic, knowledge, and infectious disease factors. The objective of this activity is to provide counseling and dissemination about stunting, nutritional needs, and the preparation of unique and healthy food variations

The definition of Health is a complete physical and mental condition, free of disease or disability. Feelings of uselessness, sadness, insomnia, stress, depression, anxiety, delirium, and dementia are signs of psychological regression in the elderly. Health care for depressed parents with dementia requires non-pharmacological care. Objective: This research analyzes the effects of reminiscence therapy, Brain Gym, and music therapy to relieve elderly people suffering from dementia and depression. This literature review research took the published articles from 2014 to 2024 on Google Scholar and Pubmed. The researchers collected relevant data or sources based on the keywords. The results found both in Indonesia and Japan, non-pharmacological care interventions like reminiscence therapy had a significant impact. However, the Brain Gym intervention group and music therapy performed in Japan had no significant impact on relieving depression or improving the cognitive function of dementia patients. Conclusion: Reminiscence therapy succeeded in relieving cognitive function in parents suffering from dementia in Indonesia and Japan. Therefore, reminiscence therapy is suggested to be applied in Japan.

Head injury is mechanical trauma to the head, either directly or indirectly, which causes neurological function disorders, which are temporary or permanent physical, cognitive and psychosocial function disorders. The incidence of head injuries in Indonesia in 2018 from 34 provinces in Indonesia reached 11.9% of cases in the last year, mostly due to motorbike traffic accidents. The clinical condition and level of consciousness after a head injury are assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which can classify head injuries into mild head injuries, moderate head injuries and severe head injuries. The prognosis for head injury patients will be better if management is carried out appropriately and quickly.

Madformakeup, a local cosmetic brand, collaborated with the movie Mean Girls in September 2023, launched a campaign through the hashtag #MakeFetchHappen on Instagram. This study aims to assess the impact of the frequency, attention, and duration of exposure to this campaign's Instagram content on purchasing decisions, mediated by the cognitive responses of followers of @madformakeup.co. Utilizing quantitative methods and path analysis, the study surveyed 79 respondents who commented on a giveaway post related to the collaboration on October 1, 2023. Data were collected through questionnaires and literature reviews. Findings reveal that the frequency, attention, and duration of exposure to the campaign content significantly affect purchasing decisions. Among these factors, the product/message thoughts cognitive response of followers—how they process and think about the product and message—shows the strongest influence on their purchasing choices.

In accordance with the formulation of the problem, this study aims to determine: 1) the implementation of tahfidz learning in developing cognitive in children aged 5-6 years at RA Al-Fajar Medan Denai. 2) Supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of tahfidz learning in developing cognitive in children aged 5-6 years at RA Al-Fajar Medan Denai This study uses a qualitative research method involving 2 teachers in group B and the principal, data collected through observation and interviews. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The implementation of tahfidz learning in improving the cognitive development of children aged 5-6 years at RA Al-Fajar Medan Denai is carried out by designing a clear learning curriculum and integrating tahfidz learning in it, introducing basic concepts of the Qur'an in a gradual and interesting manner, choosing the right learning method according to learning objectives, providing regular and structured memorization exercises, and providing positive feedback and reinforcement to children when they succeed in memorizing verses. 2) Supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of tahfidz learning in developing cognitive in children aged 5-6 years at RA Al-Fajar Medan Denai, namely the supporting factors are support from school management, teacher competence in learning, cooperation between teachers and parents, a conducive environment. While the inhibiting factors are the limited learning time available at school, the diverse initial abilities of children, lack of monitoring and evaluation of children's tahfidz learning.

Critical thinking, like a double-edged sword, has become a vital tool in this tumultuous information era. On the one hand, it equips individuals with the ability to sort out accurate and reliable information amidst a sea of ​​hoaxes and manipulation. On the other hand, it opens the gates to analytical, logical and structured thinking, enabling mature and responsible decision-making. More than just a cognitive process, critical thinking is an art that requires practice and persistence. This abstract aims to dive into the sea of ​​critical thinking, examine its important elements, and explore its benefits in various aspects of life. Critical thinking is like a moral compass in the information age. By honing this ability, individuals can navigate the sea of ​​information with confidence, avoid the traps of hoaxes and manipulation, and move towards a brighter future.

The revised Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework of thinking that is widely used in education to design learning objectives, assessments, and curricula. The revised taxonomy by Anderson and Krathwohl changes the classification from nouns to operational verbs, starting from low to high cognitive levels: remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This study aims to analyze the application of creative ability (C6) in Islamic Jurisprudence learning at MI Nurul Qodim, especially in the context of implementing the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The results of the study indicate that students' creative abilities in Islamic Jurisprudence learning have not yet developed optimally. This is due to the learning method that still focuses on basic concepts in textbooks and the limited experience of students in solving contextual problems. Lower-grade students are still dominant in playing, while upper-grade students begin to show their ability to argue and solve simple problems. Therefore, a more innovative and contextual learning approach is needed to hone high-level thinking skills, especially in the realm of creating (C6).  

Children between the ages of four and six benefit greatly from the moral and motor skills development opportunities presented by kindergarten-level early childhood education programs. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the fine motor-based learning approach used by teachers at Nusa Indah Kindergarten in Bicak Village was successful in enhancing the students' fine motor skills. Using the number wheel and other interactive activities, youngsters may practice their fine motor skills while learning the fundamentals of mathematics. An novel learning medium was developed and evaluated using a Research & Development (R&D) approach. The study also utilized an observational method to analyze the medium's impact. The findings demonstrated that the approach considerably enhanced the fine motor skills, which encompass drawing and writing, of the children. The children's engagement and enthusiasm for learning were both boosted by the game-based activities. These results lend credence to the idea that preschool programs should take a more all-encompassing approach to teaching young children, one that prioritizes not just their cognitive but also their physical and emotional growth. This study adds to the body of knowledge on early childhood education curricula by highlighting the need of including fine motor development activities.

Kindergarten provides early childhood education for children aged 0-6 years, aiming to develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills through various educational approaches. This study examines the effect of using educational props, specifically flipbooks, and learning motivation on early reading skills in kindergarten children. A quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design was employed. The study involved two groups of kindergarten students: the experimental group, which used flipbooks, and the control group, which followed a conventional learning model. The results indicated that using flipbooks significantly improved early reading skills compared to the conventional method. Additionally, learning motivation was found to have a significant effect on reading ability. The interaction between using flipbooks and learning motivation demonstrated that their combination significantly enhanced children's reading ability. This study concludes that employing flipbooks and fostering students' learning motivation can improve the early reading skills of kindergarten children. Therefore, integrating flipbook and emphasizing learning motivation can have a significant and positive impact on early reading comprehension skills in kindergarten students, both individually and synergistically.

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the Effect of Contextual Teaching And Learning Model on Students' Cognitive Learning Outcomes on Theme 5 Subtheme 3 Class III SDN Batang-Batang Daya II. This research is a quantitative study that uses the experimental method, with a Pre-Experimental design using the One-Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design. Data collection was carried out using the sampling method from the population. The number of students sampled was 21 students. Data was collected through giving Pre-Test and Post-Test questions. The results showed that the application of the Contextual Teaching and learning (CTL) learning model had a significant impact on student learning outcomes. The significance level of the results of the Paired sample T-Test test shows a value of 0.000, this indicates that there is a significant difference found in the effect. Based on the testing criteria if the Sig. (2-tailed) <0.05 (0.000<0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. This means that there is a significant influence in the application of the Contextual Teaching And Learning Model on Students' Cognitive Learning Outcomes on Theme 5 Subtheme 3 Class III SDN Batang-Batang Daya II.

The development of children under five is an increasingly complex body structure and function that occurs in a regular and predictable pattern as a maturation process. Children's development can be assessed from their speech and language abilities, fine or gross motor skills, cognitive intelligence, and social or emotional abilities. This study aims to describe the demographic and developmental characteristics of stunted children aged 2-5 years at the Kesesi I health center. This research is a descriptive study. This sampling technique used total sampling, the population of this study was 38 children at the Kesesi I Community Health Center. This research instrument used the Pre-Developmental Screening Questionnaire (KPSP) which was recommended by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia for use in this study, so validity and reliability tests were not carried out. . The data analysis used was univariate in the form of a percentage frequency distribution. The results of this study show that the average child at the Kesesi I Community Health Center is 42 months old. Male gender (71.1%), spontaneous birth (81.6%), term gestation (37-42 weeks) (81.6%), weight at birth with sufficient birth weight (2500-4000 grams) (89.5%), current BB in the normal category (68.4%), current TB in the normal category (60.5%) and (100%) children have a history of breastfeeding. The development of toddlers at the Kesesi I Community Health Center shows that (55%) of respondents have doubtful development. The conclusion obtained is that 55% of the demographic and developmental characteristics of stunted children aged 2-5 years at the Kesesi I Community Health Center have doubtful development.