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This research aims: (1) the mathematical communication abilities of students using the think-talk-write (TTW) cooperative learning model are higher than the mathematical communication abilities of students using conventional learning models in class VIII SMP Negeri 19 Medan, (2) the process of completing answers is created by students in solving problems in the think-talk-write (TTW) cooperative learning model and conventional learning models. This type of research is quantitative research with a Quasi Experimental method. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 19 Medan. The sampling technique in this research used the Purposive Sampling technique, namely class VIII-5 as a class taught using the think-talk-write type cooperative learning model and class VIII-6 as a class taught with a conventional learning model. The data collection instruments were an observation sheet and a test sheet for students' mathematical communication skills in the form of 4 essay questions. Data analysis in this study used a t-Test with the Independent sample t-Test technique with the help of the SPSS 22 program. The results of the research showed that the average score for the class taught using the think-talk-write cooperative learning model was 80.1 and the class taught with a conventional learning model of 74.6. Hypothesis testing was carried out using the t-test, from the calculation results it was obtained that tcount was 2.501 and ttable 1.67469, the significance level was 0.016<0.05, then H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, so it was concluded that students' mathematical communication skills used the cooperative learning model type. think-talk-write is higher than students' mathematical communication skills using conventional learning models. Based on the analysis of the process of students' answers to the mathematical communication skills test, students who received think-talk-write cooperative learning were better than students who received conventional learning.

PT. Pegadaian (Persero) is a non-bank financial institution which is legally permitted to carry out credit financing on the basis of pawn law. PT. Pegadaian is currently carrying out transformation in the digital world by creating a web-based application called "Pegadaian Digital Service (PDS)". Pegadaian Digital Service (PDS) is a web-based pawnshop service to facilitate customer service in transactions. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The purpose of this research is to determine the use of the Pegadaian Digital Service (PDS) application to facilitate customer transaction services. The results of this research show that the use of the digital Pegadaian application makes customer service easier in transactions. However, it is still not running effectively in terms of facilities so it must be further improved which will have an impact on the quality of service.  

CThe role of code switching in society is very important, in relation to the use of language variations by a person or group of people, especially in language use in bilingual or multilingual communities, for example in traditional shopping centers or markets. The market, in this case the MMTC market, can be said to have its own uniqueness in relation to the use of code switching. This research is a qualitative descriptive research, while the research strategy uses a fixed case study approach, because the problems and focus of the research have been determined in the proposal before the researcher goes into the field. During the conversation, it was discovered that there was temporary code switching from Indonesian to Javanese to Indonesian carried out by traders. The incident of temporary code switching during the conversation was marked by the Javanese expression 'nek waton mbukak, lunga tak kon nlipet' 'if you just open it, go away I tell you to fold it' which was said by the trader in the middle of the speech to insinuate the buyer, then the trader returned to using Indonesian to serve buyers. Based on the results of research and discussion about code switching in the interaction of traders and buyers in the Medan MMTC market, several conclusions can be drawn. There are two types of code switching that occur in the interaction of traders and buyers in the Medan city MMTC market, namely (1) code switching based on its nature and ( 2) code switching based on the direction of switching.

Development communication is a scientific discipline and communication practice in the context of developing countries, especially communication activities for planned social change. The priority of developments is activities to educate and motivate the community. In a board sense, development communication includes  the role and function of communication between all parties involved in development efforts. In this case, researchers got results from The Asam Beetle Crocodile Park in Medan. Not only that, the park has received official permission from the tourism office and currently its existence is very well known to the wider community, even to people outside Sumatera.

This research is entitled The influence of ethnic identity politics in the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Medan 2020. What will be studied in this research is to see the involvement of ethnic identity politics in the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Medan 2020. This research uses political anthropology methods with a functionalist approach where the approach This is built on ethnic lineages which allow for political relations with ethnic groups and organizations. Data collection techniques were carried out using in-depth interview techniques, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique in this research uses qualitative descriptive data analysis. The technique for determining informants in this research is Purposive Sampling, where the selection of informants is chosen deliberately based on predetermined criteria, namely people who experience and feel directly the influence exerted by candidate pairs using ethnic identity. So the informants in this research were people living in Medan Perjuangan, namely 10 informants, namely 2 people each from the Malay, Javanese, Batak, Acehnese ethnicities, and 2 people from the Chinese ethnicity. The research results show that political ethnic identity does have an influence, but the people of Medan also consider other factors in determining their choices. Full community participation in elections is related to awareness of the importance of community contributions, while the assessment of candidates is not only focused on ethnic identity, but involves performance, vision and mission and leadership behavior. Overall, the results of this study indicate that while political ethnic identity is not an important factor, the people of Medan prefer to understand and evaluate candidates based on performance and leadership criteria.  

Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing for 2 years in addition to providing adequate complementary foods (MP ASI) has been proven to be an effective intervention that can reduce infant mortality. This study aims to determine the relationship between oxytocin massage and breast milk production in postpartum mothers at the Madiri Rimenda Br Tarigan Midwife Practice, Medan Denai District in 2023. This type of research is research using an analytical survey with a cross sectional method approach. The population was all post partum mothers who visited the Madiri Rimenda Br Tarigan Midwife Practice, Medan Denai District, totaling 34 people. The number of samples used was 34 people obtained using the total sampling technique. The data analysis technique uses chi square. The results obtained in this study were that from 34 respondents, there was an effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk production in postpartum mothers, showing that the p value = 0.000 < 0.05. It is recommended for Health Workers to increase education regarding Exclusive Breastfeeding.

General elections (Pemilu) are a key element in strengthening the foundation of democracy, where voter participation, especially among students, plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of a country's democracy. This research explores the determinant factors influencing the decisions of young voters, particularly students in the Civic Education Program (PPKN) at Universitas Negeri Medan (Unimed) with Stambuk 2023. The primary focus of this study is to understand the motivations and barriers to young voter participation in elections. The research aims to analyze determinant factors in general elections, emphasizing the perspective of PPKN students at Unimed with Stambuk 2023. Through a survey approach and quantitative research design, the study reveals that student voters tend to make decisions based on in-depth understanding, personal beliefs, and active participation in political activities. These findings provide profound insights into the dynamics of student voter preferences and decision-making. Campaign strategies that prioritize effective communication regarding political parties, candidates' track records, visions and missions, work programs, and freedom of expression can enhance the potential for garnering support. Further understanding of personal values and individual experiences is also crucial in designing campaigns that align with the expectations and values of young voters. With this deeper understanding, the research aims to provide a foundation for formulating relevant policy recommendations to increase young voter participation at the university level.

This study seeks to examine and assess the extent and impact of price, location and facilities on customer loyalty in coffee shops. Specifically, it focuses on a coffee shop located on Jalan Letda Sujono in Medan Tembung District. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, this research uses primary data collected from respondents. The research subject was a coffee shop on Jalan Letda Sujono, while the object of analysis consisted of 95 customers of the RGR KOPI shop. To analyze the data, SPSS 20.0 was used for classical assumption testing, multiple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. Findings from hypothesis testing, especially the t-test, show that there is a significant and positive influence of price on customer loyalty at the Coffee Shop on Jalan Letda Sujono, Medan Tembung District, with a t value of 2.794. This value is greater than the t table (1.65291) with a t sig value (0.006) < 0.05. Location has a significant and positive effect on customer loyalty at the coffee shop on Jalan Letda Sujono, Medan Tembung district. The calculated value is 2.059. This value is greater than the t table (1.65291) with a t sig value (0.003) < 0.05. Facilities have a significant and positive effect on Customer Loyalty of the Coffee Shop on Jalan Letda Sujono, Medan Tembung District, the t-count value is 6.257. This value is greater than the t table (1.65291) with a t sig value (0.000) < 0.05. Price (X1), Location (X2), Facilities (X3) have a significant and positive effect on Customer Loyalty of the Coffee Shop on Jalan Letda Sujono, Medan Tembung District. This value is greater than F table (2.26) with an F sig value (0.000) < 0.05 . The test results for the variables Price (X1), Location (X2), Facilities (X3) contributed 61.4% to the Customer Loyalty variable.  

Implementing a schoolfacilities is a management plan to manage and maintain educational institutions such as schools, academies and multi-academy trusts can be an overwhelming task. However, having an effective facility management system such as facility management software and also hardware can provide several benefits. For example, improving learning environments, improving school quality and quantity and supporting the educational outcomes of every student. If almost 50% of teachers believe that their workplace harms their well-being, it is worth thinking about how the introduction of a commercial venue and facility could help.

This mini-research aims to achieve the goals of an entity, a system of rules known as good corporate governance regulates interactions between various interested parties, or stakeholders. The goal of good corporate governance is to control these interactions, prevent strategic errors in an institution's plans, and ensure that errors can be corrected promptly. The National Committee for Governance Policy (KNKG) develops the principles of Good Corporate Governance which include Transparency, Accountability, Independence, Accountability and Fairness. These principles can help an institution achieve its goals.

In the learning process every learner is always directed to become an independent student, and to become independent an individual must learn, so that learning independence can be achieved. This article analyzes the role of teachers in increasing students’ learning independence at SDN 064976 Medan. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. It was collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The results of this study concluded that the role of teachers in increasing students' learning independence at SDN 064976 Medan is by carrying out their professional duties of teachers who have multiple roles contained in teaching and learning activities. The role of the teacher as a mentor must be more important, because the presence of a teacher in school is to guide students to become good adult humans who are capable, skilled, virtuous and noble.

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah pada materi Luas permukaan dan volume prisma segitiga telah memenuhi aspek kevalidan, kepraktisan dan keefektifan, dan (2) untuk mengetahui hasil belajar kemampuan pemecahan masalah peserta didik setelah menggunakan LKPD berbasis liveworksheet. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam pengembangan ini adalah ADDIE. Hasil penelitian memaparkan bahwa: (1) LKPD berbasis liveworksheet untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah yang dikembangkan memenuhi kriteria kevalidan pada ahli materi sebesar 3,62 dan ahli media sebesar 3,68, (2 2. Hasil belajar pada kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa yang diberi pembelajaran menggunakan LKPD liveworksheet memperoleh kenaikan rata-rata sebesar 29,79, dari tes kemampuan awal (pretest) dimana rata-rata siswa adalah 38,44 meningkat menjadi 84.23 pada tes kemampuan akhir (postest). Dan berdasarkan analisis Gain diperoleh rata-rata peningkatan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis secara keseluruhan sebesar 0,75, dimana 24,12% mengalami peningkatan dalam kategori sedang dan 69 87% mengalami peningkatan dalam kategori tinggi.

Penelitian dilakukan guna menganalisis pembiayaan menggunakan pronsip murabahah terhadap pendapatan margin PT. Bank Sumut Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada PT. Bank Sumut Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data yang diperoleh merupakan data primer langsung dari PT. Bank Sumut Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa Volume pembiayaan murabahah ada pengaruh tetapi tidak signifikan,  profit target berpengaruh positif secara signifikan terhadap pendapatan margin murabahah, biaya overhead berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap pendapatan margin murabahah.

Penelitian yang dilakukan guna mengetahui bagaimana strategi yang ditrerapkan oleh PT. Bank SUMUT Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad dalam menghadapi masalah pembiayaan bermasalah dari nasabah bank tersebut. Penelitian yang dilakukan  peneliti ialah penelitian kualitatif. Dengan metode pendekatan kepustakaan dalam pengumpulan data sekundernya. Sedangkan data primer yang dikumpulkan didapatkan melalui metode lapangan. Dimana data primer tersebut dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan juga observasi langsung terhadap objek penelitian yaiitu PT. Bank SUMUT Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa dalam upaya penanganan pembiayaan bermasalah, PT. Bank SUMUT Kantor Cabang Syariah Medan Ringroad melakukan beberapa strategi, diantaranya: 1) Penjadwalan kembali (rescheduling); 2) Persyaratan kembali (reconditioning); 3) Pentaan kembali (restructuring); 4)Penyelesaian melalui jaminan; 5)hapus buku dan hapus tagih (write off).

This study was aimed to develop mobile learning media for students' learning interests at SMP Negeri 18 Medan which meet valid, practical and effective criteria. The research method used is the ADDIE development model which has 5 stages, namely: analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The subjects of this study were 35 students of class IX-2 at SMP Negeri 18 Medan. The results showed that: (1) the development of mobile learning media for students' interest in learning mathematics met very valid criteria with an average percentage of 86.91% based on validation by media experts and an average percentage for material of 83.25% based on validation by material experts; (2) the development of mobile learning media for students' interest in learning mathematics meets practical criteria with an average percentage of 80.47% based on student response questionnaires to learning media; (3) the development of mobile learning media for students' interest in learning mathematics meets the criteria of being effective with an average percentage of 74.68% based on a questionnaire on students' interest in learning mathematics. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the developed mobile learning media for students' interest in learning mathematics is feasible to use.

Tujuan penelituan ini adalah untuk mengetahui terkait pengaruh antara pendekatan pembelajaran saintifik terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif dalam pembelajaran matematika siswa di SMP Santo Petrus Medan. Peneliti menggunakan desain penelitian Pretest-Posttest Control Group, metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode quasi eksperimen atau eksperimen semu, Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif, Instrument yang digunakan yaitu validitas, reliabilitas, daya pembeda, dan tingkat kesukaran penelitian, Adapun Teknik pengolahan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Normalitas, Homogenitas dan Uji hipotesis dengan sampel diambil secara acak dengan jumlah 64 siswa. Nilai signifikasi postest untuk kelas eksperimen sebesar 0,895 dan nilai signifikasi pottest untuk kelas kontrol sebesar 0,878. Kedua nilai signifikasi tersebut lebih besar dari taraf signifikan 0,05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kedua kelas berdistribusi normal (Ho ditolak). Nilai signifikasi statistik pretest sebesar 0,0666. Sedangkan nilai signifikasi posttest sebesar 0,4311. Nilai signifikasi tersebut lebih besar dari taraf signifikasi 0,05, maka Ho ditolak yang berarti sampel berasal dari kelompok data yang homogennilai dari thitung adalah sebesar 3,250 sedangkan nilai dari ttabel pihak kanan adalah sebesar 1,695 dengan α :0,05 dan sampel sebanyak 32 . Berdasarkan hipotesis diambil kesimpulan bahwa Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak karena nilai dari thitung (3,250 ) ttabel (1,695) sehingga terdapat pengaruh pendekatan saintifik terhadap kemampuan berpkikir kreatif siswa secara signifikan.   Kata kunci : Saintifik, Berpikir Kreatif

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal tentang luas kubus dan balok  ditinjau indikator pemecahan masalah. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menghimpun data-data berupa informasi yang diperoleh dari subjek penelitian. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menggambarkan atau mengungkapkan dengan kata-kata (secara kualitatif) hasil dari analisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal tentang luas kubus dan balok. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX SMP Swasta GKPI Padang Bulan Medan. Instrumen pada penelitian ini adalah instrumen tes dan wawancara, dimana siswa diberikan soal untuk dikerjakan lalu peneliti mengoreksi hasil jawaban siswa dan mengambil 6 orang siswa untuk diwawancarai berdasarkan kategori kelompok tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh bahwa siswa dengan kelompok tinggi dapat memenuhi semua indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis, siswa dengan kelompok sedang hanya dapat memenuhi tiga indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis, dan siswa dengan kelompok rendah hanya memenuhi satu indikator kemaampuan pemecahan masalah matematis.

this article will present a discussion that focuses on the discussion of Hadith within the scope of multicultural, more precisely one of the existing multicultural values, namely about tolerance. There are several Hadiths that explain the importance of cultivating tolerance to deal with various differences. Because the Hadith is the second source of law after the Qur'an, it is necessary to analyze more deeply regarding the quality of the isnaad and its mat. Researchers use qualitative research methods, which refer to sources related to literature. The results of this study are, especially in Sahih Muslim hadith No. 1593, it can be concluded that the explanation related to the command to respect the body, even though the body comes from the Jewish religion, must still stand if the body passes, because this is one of the forms of tolerance that exists, and also respect for death itself. And there are many Isad in this Hadith that is Tsiqah, until it is concluded with Sahihul Isnad. And matan there are also syadz, even many of the Hadiths that explain a similar explanation, and there are also many verses of the Qur'an that support the exposure of the same discussion, and it can be concluded that the Hadith Sahih Muslim No. 1593 which discusses the chapter of the body, and related to this form of tolerance is Sahih.

This research aims to look at development planning strategies in increasing economic capacity in the city of Medan, which is the third largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya, and has received the title as a metropolitan city. Medan city has an area of ​​265.10 km2 and has a population of around 2,478 ,145 people (2017). Currently it is a city that is continuously developing. The main objective of this research is to analyze the role of development planning strategies in strengthening the city's economic sector. The research methods used include primary data collection through interviews and surveys, as well as secondary data analysis from trusted sources. This study will identify factors that influence the economic capacity of Medan City, including infrastructure, economic policies, human resources, and main economic sectors. In addition, this research will evaluate various development planning strategies that can be implemented to increase the city's economic competitiveness, including infrastructure development, increasing market access, industrial development, and increasing workforce skills. It is hoped that the research results will provide a deeper understanding of how development planning strategies can be the key to optimizing the economic potential of Medan City. It is hoped that the implications of this research can become a basis for the government and stakeholders to formulate more effective policies in increasing the capacity of the city's economy and making a positive contribution to economic growth at regional and national levels.

This research aims to find out how the cash disbursement internal control system is implemented and to determine the suitability of implementing the cash disbursement internal control system at PT. Applicationnusa Lintasarta with elements of internal control in achieving the objectives of the internal control system. This research uses a descriptive approach. The object studied is the cash disbursement internal control system implemented at PT. Nusa Lintasarta Application. The informants in this research were the Director and Cashier. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The results of this research show that the results of the list obtained through interviews with the three respondents are 75%, which means the internal control system for cash disbursements implemented at PT. Applicationnusa Lintasarta Medan is quite in accordance with the elements of internal control in achieving the objectives of the internal control system, namely organizational structure, authorization system and recording procedures, healthy practices and employees whose quality is in accordance with their responsibilities.