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Knowledge of the use of traditional medicine in the Toba Batak sub-ethnic has not been widely disclosed. This knowledge is passed down from generation to generation orally and has very limited documentation so it has the potential to be lost. Therefore, this research aims to describe local knowledge about the use of traditional medicine by the Toba Batak sub-ethnic in Sipagabu Village. Data collection methods were carried out using semi-structured interviews and participant observation with informants. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. In this research, the informants consisted of 51 Toba Batak sub-ethnic people who had knowledge about the use of traditional medicine using 115 medicinal plants used, belonging to 100 genera and 49 families. The main families of medicinal plants used by the Toba Batak sub-ethnic community are Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Zingiberaceae, and Poaceae. Medicinal plants used to cure diseases are grouped into natural diseases, supernatural diseases, uncommon diseases, and certain diseases that are treated using traditional herbs.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are rights to property that arise and are born from human intellectual abilities. Whereas Communal Intellectual Property (KIK) is the result of copyrights, works, and cultural traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation by a group of people. Communal Intellectual Property includes Traditional Knowledge (PT), Traditional Cultural Expressions (EBT), Genetic Resources (SDGs), and Geographical Indications (GI). The purpose of this study is to study of Intellectual Property Rights in Indonesia and to determine the role of the Regional Government in protecting and guaranteeing the Communal Intellectual Property of the Batak Toba ethnicity. This type of thesis research uses normative legal research with a qualitative approach method, the research method used, namely Library Research, with data collection techniques using Secondary Data which is divided into Primary Legal Materials, Secondary Legal Materials and Tertiary Legal Materials. The efforts to know about the Batak Toba KIK are based on a statutory regulation, namely Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright and the efforts of the Regional Government to protect and develop the Batak Toba KIK by registering it with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI). Suggestions from researchers are that Batak Toba KIK can be protected by establishing separate KIK laws and regulations, forming a KIK handling group in the midst of society and changing the concept of Batak Toba people's thinking about preserving and protecting Batak Toba ethnic KIK

Ankai sitelu is taken from the Batak Karo language, the word ankai means understanding and sitelu which means sitiga. If these three words are interpreted, they mean a dance that originates from understanding rakut sitelu. " ankai sitelu" is a dance work inspired by the Batak Karo kinship system, namely rakut sitelu. Rakut sitelu consists of sukut, kalimbubu, and anak beru. Sukut is the party who is the host in a traditional or ritual ceremony, kalimbubu is the party who is highly respected because he is considered to be the representative of dibata (god) on earth who gives tendi and blood, while anak beru is the party who does the sukut work in traditional ceremonies and rituals. This work takes the essence of balance in the rakut sitelu system with traditional karo dance movement patterns which are developed according to broader teba movement intensity, volume, level and time. Ankai Sitelu's work is a group choreography consisting of three female dancers, a total of three dancers who will be composed in a large group and small group composition by paying attention to the composition of the parts. The number of three dancers is analogous to three social positions in the Rakut Sitelu kinship system. This work uses the exploration method as an initial part in developing the creativity of the creation process, improvisation to find movements by chance or spontaneously, composition to arrange the movements that have been obtained, as well as periodic corrective evaluation of the process. This work is expected to provide information about the meaning and values contained in Rakut Sitelu. Keywords: Rakut sitelu, balance, Karo Batak tradition  

 Indonesia has many forms of society that differ from one another. And on the island of Sumatra, especially North Sumatra, there are several forms of society that still adhere to customs and culture very well in this era of globalization and modernity. One of them is the Education Village in North Sumatra Province, precisely in Pematang Siantar, namely, Jabu Sihol. Jabu Sihol Educational Village, apart from being a cultural village that still has cultural heritage, is also a tourist village that tourists can visit. Jabu Sihol is a project located in Pematangsiantar, in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Jabu Sihol tourist village has interesting education for tourists, namely cultural education and cultivation education. This research aims to determine tourism education in the Jabu Sihol tourist village and to determine the development of education. The research method used was field research, observation and interviews with management. The results obtained from this research are that the Jabu Sihol tourist village has cultural tourism education in the form of Ulos weaving, learning Batak script, Batak dance, typical Tapanuli cuisine and cultivation education in the form of farming, fish cultivation and ABF maggots. The educational development carried out is the development of cultural education and cultivation education.      

This study aims to delineate the values of local wisdom within the oral tradition of Umpasa from an ecolinguistic perspective. The ecolinguistic perspective is supported by communication ethnography studies. Data for this research were collected using observation methods, note-taking techniques (linguistics), complemented with ethnographic conversation methods and recording techniques (ethnography). Data analysis employed the extralingual correspondence method and contextual analysis techniques. The results of the analysis indicate that local wisdom within the oral tradition of Umpasa is manifested through tangible forms of local wisdom such as rocks and water, ulos motifs, and traditional houses; as well as through intangible forms of local wisdom such as proverbs, advice, and poetry. Each form of local wisdom manifests noble values that reflect the collective cultural appreciation of the society. This research examines the values of local wisdom embodied in the oral tradition of Umpasa within Batak society through an ecolinguistic approach and communication ethnography studies. The oral tradition of Umpasa is an inseparable part of the rich and diverse Batak culture, containing advice, proverbs, and songs laden with ancestral wisdom and teachings. Unlike physically tangible local wisdom, Umpasa exists as an intangible heritage transmitted orally, bringing deep understanding of the relationship between humans and nature and culture. These dimensions of local wisdom reflect the collective cultural appreciation of Batak society. The implications of this research involve understanding and promoting the preservation of local culture and enhancing appreciation for local wisdom within Batak society and beyond

The research background is related to inter-ethnic marriages carried out by couples with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, namely the Batak and Nias Adanva ethnicities. Differences in different linguistic and cultural backgrounds result in differences in interpreting and understanding the message or information conveyed, this can giving rise to misunderstandings. This research was conducted in Hutagodang Village, Kec. Batang Toru. South Tapanuli Regency.The main problem in this research is the description of intercultural communication and communication barriers between inter-ethnic marriage couples in Hutagodang Village. This research aims to find out and explain how intercultural communication in inter-ethnic marriage couples and what communication barriers occur in inter-ethnic marriage couples.

Communication becomes very important in people's lives, because with indirect communication we can understand the attitudes, behaviors and actions of the environment around us. Communication that occurs between the Batak and Javanese tribes that occurs is called intercultural communication which involves two or more people with different cultural backgrounds. Communication and interaction between Batak and Javanese tribes in Environment II Untemanis is intertwined with the process of understanding each other's differences. This study is intended to determine the pattern of intercultural communication between Batak and Javanese tribes in Environment II Untemanis, Losung Batu Village, North Padangsidimpuan District, Padangsidimpuan Regency, North Sumatra. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study amounted to 14 informants determined purposively, consisting of the head of ligkungan II Untemanis, traditional leaders / hatobangon, and Batak and Javanese people who were at least domiciled for 3-4 years. Data collection is carried out by interview, observation and documentation techniques. In analyzing data, this study uses data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this study show that communities in Environment II Untemanis coexist harmoniously through a process of adjustment and then accept each other's differences. In the process of communication and interaction these two tribes use mixed languages, namely Batak, Javanese and Indonesian. Despite having different cultural backgrounds, Batak and Javanese people in this environment live without any discrimination. The existence of high tolerance in Environment II Untemanis makes community life harmonious and open to each other. The pattern of communication that occurs between the Batak and Javanese tribes in this environment is a circular pattern. The creation of a circular pattern that indicates a reciprocal process due to supporting factors, namely the ability to communicate, mutual acceptance and respect between cultures, and the adaptability of the Batak and Javanese people.

This study aims to compare the Aloconal Batak language with the Indonesian Alophone through phonological analysis. The research method used is a comparative descriptive analysis by collecting data from native speakers of Batak and Bahasa Indonesia. Data are collected through interviews and direct observations. Analysis was conducted by comparing alophone-alophone that appeared in both languages, including differences in pronunciation, emphasis, and intonation. The results of the analysis show that there is a significant difference between the Bath and Alophone Bloit alloop in the case of pronunciation and emphasis. This findings indicate that the second phonological system of language has different characteristics. The implications of this study are the importance of understanding the phonological differences between Batak and Indonesian language in the context of the language of the second language or foreign language teaching.

Technology is developing very fast, until now it has entered the digital era. Where UMKM actors are expected to be able to adapt and utilize technology for business progress. However, in reality, many UMKM actors find it difficult to adapt technology, so they still use manual methods which are less effective. Therefore, the purpose of this service is to help the UMKM Batako Business named UD Lancar Rejeki located in Krogowanan Village, Sawangan District, Magelang Regency, so that they can record their business financial transactions digitally using the BukuKas application via Smartphone. In its business processes, financial transactions at UD Lancar Rejeki are still recorded in a simple manner and are not in accordance with a standard structure. The method used in this activity is the direct mentoring method, which starts with providing socialization on the use of the Cash Book application, then direct practice until it is successfully implemented. Activities carried out smoothly and can provide insight and train the skills of partners in implementing digital-based financial reports. After the training activities are completed, partners are able to use the Cash Book application in recording transactions, making financial records and financial reports, and can find out the cost of goods sold and profit and loss

The Mangongkal Holi tradition which is carried out at each event makes the writer interested in researching it because in its implementation there are symbols and behaviors/activities that are interconnected and have their own meaning. What is the importance of the Mangongkal Holi tradition for the Toba Batak people so that this tradition must be carried out. This study uses descriptive analysis with qualitative research, which emphasizes the perspectives, ways of life, tastes or expressions of emotions and beliefs from the people studied regarding the problems studied which are also data. In this study the authors used a descriptive research method with a qualitative method. Therefore, the research subjects were traditional leaders, families who carry out the Mangongkal Holi ceremony, and local residents in North Sumatra. And the object of this research is the symbolic meaning of the Mangongkal Holi ceremony for the Toba Batak people in North Sumatra. Purposive sampling technique used to take informants.

This study aims to study communication in various languages in the social interactions of Theology students at the Theological College in Jakarta. The focus of this research is to explore how students can communicate in various languages, namely Indonesian, English, and regional languages (Javanese, Batak, Banjar, and Sundanese). In addition, this study also aims to identify how students and the community can establish active and comfortable communication in conveying ideas and ideas. Lastly, this research will study the views of the people in Jakarta, especially the people on the outskirts of Jakarta such as the borders of Bekasi, Depok, Tangerang, and Bogor Cities, towards the presence of Christian Theology students in contributing to society. This research method involves collecting data through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The data obtained will be analyzed critically to gain a deep understanding of student's communication skills in various languages, their efforts to build active and comfortable communication, as well as public perceptions of the role and contribution of Christian Theology students in Jakarta. The results of this research are expected to provide valuable insights into the development of Theology education, cross-cultural understanding, and the social contribution of Theology students in society. Through a better understanding of the importance of communication in multiple languages in the social interactions of Theology students, steps can be taken to improve the quality of education, communication skills, and social contributions of future Theology students. In this context, cooperation between educational institutions, the community, and the government in Jakarta is very important to create a conducive environment for the development of theology students' communication skills in various languages and establish harmonious relations between students and the community.

This paper aims to answer the question whether the representations of a number of characters in the animated series Adit dan Sopo Jarwo contain ethnic stereotypes that exist in society. Adit dan Sopo Jarwo animated series depicts a neighborhood in the city of Jakarta by lifting the stories of the daily lives of Indonesian citizens. In it there are many characters with various ethnic backgrounds in Indonesia. Through semiotic analysis, it was revealed that two characters, named Babah Chang and Pak Anas, although in characters are outside the prevailing stereotypes, visually and verbally they still use stereotypes according to the ethnic origin of the two characters.

The Toba Batak tribe has a distinctive fabric known as ulos. Toba Batak ulos have types depending on their uses. But in the modern era, especially among urban communities, very few people know the types and uses. Motivated by the success of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm in image classification, this study will conduct a learning-based approach to classify 5 types of Toba Batak ulos (Ragi Hidup, Ragi Hotang, Mangiring, Sadum, and Sibolang). The process starts from data collection, data analysis, model building, model training, and confusion matrix. The dataset used is 1000 images with 80% training data, 10% valid data, and 10% test data. Convolution, maxpooling, dropout, flatten, and fully connected are the 5 layers forming the CNN model. The optimizer used is Adam with a learning rate of 0.001. The model generated in this study can detect Toba Batak ulos images at an accuracy rate of 94.00%.    

Problems of learning often happen, especially when implementing it in class. The problem in spesific is lack of learning time for practical material in arts and culture-based subjects. This makes the skills that students have cannot be identified and perceived well by the teachers. Students are required to be able to understand theoretical material and practice their abilities as psychomotor values ​​within 3 hours of lessons. The amount of time was too short to sharpen their skills. So video media-based group vocals are a solution that is able to overcome obstacles that occur in the learning process during the co-19 pandemic. This research was conducted using the experimental method type One – Shoot Case Study) in class IX SMP, the test results were analyzed by the t-test and the percentage illustrated in the form of a pie chart. The process of compiling these learning media is able to help students understand the material provided, re-study the material while at home, and sharpen their skills with their colleagues. The material was prepared by involving the local cultures of Aceh for students of Javanese, Batak and Chinese ethnicity via online, it proves that students are more creative and innovative, not only able to sing in a vocal group but also dance and performing theater talents in one group task as well, so that the covid-19 pandemic 19 does not hinder students’ learning process.

Budaya adalah suatu hal yang melekat pada diri manusia, manusa tidak dapat telepas dari sejarah karena manusia adalah penggerak dari kebudayaan. diindonesia memiliki ragam budaya yang tersebar di wilayah nya masing masing, salah satunya adalah wilayah provinsi sumatera utara khususnya kota medan memiliki beragam suku dan kebuayaan sehingga kota medan dijuluki sebagai kota multi etnis, ada banyak suku yang dianut oleh nasyarakat yang berada di sumatera utara, namun yang menjadi mayoritas nya adalah suku batak, namun sebelum datangnya modrenisasi suku melayu adalah suku asli dan mayoritas disumatera utara khususnya kota medan namun dengan adanya modrenisasi dan perkembangan budaya suku melayu mulai tersingkirkan hingga sampai saat ini ada banyak 7 hal unsur kebudayaan yang ada mulai dari bahasa, sistem teknologi, agama sistem organisasi, mata pencaharian, ilmu pengetahuan, religi dan kesenin seiring berkembangnya zaman. Dengan adanya modrenisasi memembuat kota medan menjadi kota yang multi etnis atau memiliki banyak kebudayaan, kebudayaan yang menjadi mayoritas dikota medan adalah etnis rumpun melayu yang memiliki banyak kebudayaan. Perubahan akibat dari modrenisasi ini dapat dilihat dri beberapa aspek yaitu aspek Pendidikan, tempat tinggal, pemerintaham dan gaya hidup. Ada beberapa factor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya modrenisasi yaitu karena keberhasilan perusahaan perkebunan, adanya perjanjian politik dan karena adanya pembangunan kota medan. Perkembangan kota medan juga memiliki periode atau pembabakan waktu yaitu yang pertama periode sebelum datangnya bangsa eropa, periode kolonialisme bangsa eropa, periode penduduka jepang, dan periode kemerdekaan republic indonesia  

This study aims to analyze the use of language in the film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap by Bene Dion. This study focuses on the analysis of code switching and code mixing contained in the film. The film that is raised in this study has a background in Batak culture with a typical Batak dialect because this film was produced in an area that is still thick with Batak culture, namely the area on the outskirts of Lake Toba. Apart from the Batak and Indonesian languages, this film also features several other languages, namely Javanese and Sundanese. Language is a tool for learning and thinking, every activity carried out by humans generally requires language in the process of carrying out daily activities. Language is often influenced by the situation, background and people we talk to. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The data and data sources collected are in the form of words. The data collection technique in this study is the observation and note taking technique. The listening technique in this study was carried out by listening to the speeches of the characters in the dialogues in the film. The results of this study are 5 conversational sentences containing code switching elements and 16 sentences containing code mixing elements.

This study aims to determine the intensity of the use of Indonesian and how much influence the intensity of the use of Indonesian has on the local community, namely West Java. Some of the influences or impacts of using Indonesian on regional languages (Sundanese/West Java). The positive impact is: the Indonesian language has a lot of vocabulary, as the cultural wealth of the Indonesian people, as an identity and characteristic of a tribe and region, and creates intimacy in communication. There are so many regional languages from each region, one with another, for example, for the West Java region, Sundanese has Sundanese as the regional language, while Medan has Batak language as the regional language. This regional language can distinguish one region from another. The regional language for its speakers has been ingrained because it is used every day. With the existence of regional languages, the Indonesian people are bilingual (bilingual) people who master more than one language, namely regional languages, Indonesian, and foreign languages.