Publication Search

Continuous chemical control of rat pests (Rattus spp.) can sometimes lead to resistance and resurgence problems, and even some cases of inaccurate targeting ultimately killing livestock. The idea of ​​​​repelling rats in rice fields using vibrations of crickets and other natural animals transmitted via radio has been done and the results are quite optimal for rat control, but it has not been done in corn cultivation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cat sound audio on the intensity of rat pest attacks (Rattus spp.) in corn (Zea mays L.) plantations. The research location was in a farmer's land owned by a farmer in Dagan Village, Solokuro District, Lamongan Regency. Observations were carried out on two corn fields, each measuring 1400 m2 with a distance of 1 meter between the two fields. Determination of sampling points using the diagonal method, each into 5 sub-observation plots. In each sub-plot, markers were placed as sampling points. Audio with cat and bird sounds was played continuously from 05.00 pm - 07.00 am. Observations were conducted at 7:00 a.m. at all sampling points at 30 and 60 days after planting. Observations were conducted for three days using audio and three days without audio. Damage symptoms were observed directly at each sampling point. Corn plants showing symptoms were then recorded and analyzed using the Damage Intensity formula. Observations showed that the use of cat sound audio was able to reduce the level of rat infestation. At 30 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 8.33%. Meanwhile, at 60 days after planting, the damage percentage was reduced by 18.33%.

“Hallyu” (the Korean Wave) refers to the popularity of everything originating from Korea. Aims to examine the description of students’ K-Pop celebrity worship behavior before and after receiving group counseling with the Cognitive Restructuring technique, analyze the differences in students’ behavior, and test the effect of the counseling on reducing celebrity worship tendencies. The findings are expected to provide theoretical contributions to the field of guidance and counseling, particularly regarding the application of Cognitive Restructuring to mitigate obsessive behaviors, as well as practical benefits for school counselors and institutions in helping students reduce celebrity worship tendencies so they can remain focused on academic and social development. The research employed an experimental method with a One-Group Pretest–Posttest design. The subjects consisted of eight tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Kuantan Mudik who were identified as having a high level of K-Pop celebrity worship. The instrument used was a 19-item K-Pop celebrity worship scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and N-Gain calculations to determine treatment effectiveness. The results showed that prior to receiving group counseling with Cognitive Restructuring techniques, most students were categorized as having high or moderate levels of celebrity worship. After the intervention, all students experienced a decrease in celebrity worship behavior, falling into the low category. This demonstrates that group counseling using Cognitive Restructuring is effective in helping students shift irrational thinking patterns toward more rational ones, enabling them to control excessive celebrity worship behavior.  

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of direct and indirect methods in teaching English, specifically the topic of "Telling Time," at MTs Al-Amiriyyah through microteaching practice. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consist of an English teacher and the students of class VIII A. The data were thematically analyzed to identify significant patterns in the teaching process. The findings indicate that the direct method is effective in building students' foundational understanding of time concepts, as it emphasizes explicit and concrete use of the target language and allows teachers to easily assess students' comprehension through drilling. On the other hand, the indirect method proved to enhance students’ ability to use English more naturally through contextual activities such as role play and daily schedule games. Moreover, students with kinesthetic learning styles responded more positively to the indirect method, as it enables them to learn through physical activity and direct participation. These findings suggest that a combination of both methods yields optimal results: the direct method is effective for the initial stage of concept acquisition, while the indirect method supports the development of communicative skills in a functional and enjoyable manner, aligning with students' characteristics.

Podcasts as digital communication media have continued to grow and have become an important platform for delivering ideas, opinions, and public education. This study aims to analyze locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary speech acts in the YouTube content Podcast Warung Kopi (PWK) entitled “Mental Dr. Tirta Turun, Gara-Gara Video Marah-Marah Dilihat dan Ditiru Sama Anaknya.” This research employs a descriptive qualitative method using listening and note-taking techniques to examine the utterances produced by the host and the guest speaker. The data consist of transcribed conversations that are classified based on Austin’s speech act theory. The findings reveal 17 speech act data, consisting of 4 locutionary acts, 9 illocutionary acts including assertive, directive, expressive, and commissive types, and 4 perlocutionary acts. These results indicate that podcasts function not only as entertainment and information media but also as effective tools in influencing listeners’ attitudes, raising awareness, and shaping behavioral responses, particularly in relation to health and social issues.

In the era of globalization and technological advancement, education must transform to develop students who are adaptive, critical, and have strong character. One innovation introduced by the government is the Merdeka Belajar (Independent Learning) Curriculum, which emphasizes competency, character, and project-based learning. This study aims to determine the effect of implementing the Merdeka Curriculum on the learning outcomes of Pancasila Education for Grade XI students at SMAN 1 Petir in the 2024/2025 academic year. A quantitative method with a survey approach was used, involving 80 student respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and learning outcome tests, and analyzed using correlation and regression statistical techniques. The results show that the Merdeka Curriculum has a significant and positive effect on students’ PPkN learning outcomes, with a correlation coefficient of 0.766. This means better implementation of the curriculum leads to better student achievement. The curriculum contributes 58.7% to the learning outcomes, while the remaining 41.3% is influenced by other factors. The study concludes that the Merdeka Curriculum effectively enhances learning outcomes, particularly in character and 21st-century skills development.

Pancasila is a guideline in life that guides the formation of character to become better and considers the norms and values contained within an individual. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of Pancasila values can be realized in the digital era. The method used is a literature study (library research) by reviewing various journals, books, and scientific sources related to the relevance and challenges of Pancasila in the digital era. The results of the study show that most people have implemented Pancasila values through attitudes of mutual respect, mutual care, upholding tolerance, being responsible in all actions, and actively participating in creating a safe and harmonious social media environment in the digital era. This study concludes that strengthening the implementation of Pancasila in the digital era can contribute to the development of ethical, integrity-driven, and nationally aware character. nationality. Therefore, it is necessary to make efforts for self-awareness to continue upholding the values of Pancasila by shaping oneself according to the principles contained in Pancasila.  

This article explores the implementation of a Community Service Program (KKN) carried out by students from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Unismuh Makassar with the objective of improving reading and writing skills among students at SMP Negeri 2 Galesong. The KKN activities were specifically designed to strengthen literacy development through various programs, including the cultivation of daily reading habits, the establishment of literacy corners in classrooms, and creative writing training aimed at encouraging students to express ideas in written form. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through direct observation, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of literacy activities. The results indicate a significant increase in students’ interest and motivation in reading activities, as well as more active participation during literacy sessions. In addition, students demonstrated improvement in the quality of simple written texts, particularly in terms of idea organization and expression. Overall, the implementation of the KKN program proved effective in supporting the development of a positive literacy culture and enhancing students’ basic literacy skills within the school environment.

This community service activity aims to increase awareness and independence of elementary school students in maintaining hand hygiene through education on proper handwashing. The background to this activity stems from the low level of handwashing habits among school-age children, despite hand hygiene being a simple action that has a significant impact on preventing infectious diseases. Based on initial observations at Tamanbali 3 Public Elementary School, most students did not yet have the habit of washing their hands before eating or after playing, despite the availability of facilities. Therefore, a hand hygiene education program was implemented, designed to help students understand the importance of proper handwashing according to WHO guidelines. The activity methods included outreach through educational posters and videos, demonstrations of the seven steps of handwashing, mentoring in daily habits, and evaluation of behavioral changes. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in students' hand hygiene behavior. Students began washing their hands independently before eating and after activities without being reminded by teachers. The school environment also became cleaner and healthier due to the growing awareness of personal hygiene among students. Teachers and the school are committed to continuing this habit as part of the daily classroom routine. This activity demonstrates that hand hygiene education delivered through interactive methods can shape character and hygiene habits from an early age.

This article explores the implementation of a Community Service Program (KKN) carried out by students from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Unismuh Makassar with the objective of improving reading and writing skills among students at SMP Negeri 2 Galesong. The KKN activities were specifically designed to strengthen literacy development through various programs, including the cultivation of daily reading habits, the establishment of literacy corners in classrooms, and creative writing training aimed at encouraging students to express ideas in written form. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through direct observation, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of literacy activities. The results indicate a significant increase in students’ interest and motivation in reading activities, as well as more active participation during literacy sessions. In addition, students demonstrated improvement in the quality of simple written texts, particularly in terms of idea organization and expression. Overall, the implementation of the KKN program proved effective in supporting the development of a positive literacy culture and enhancing students’ basic literacy skills within the school environment.

This community service activity aims to increase awareness and independence of elementary school students in maintaining hand hygiene through education on proper handwashing. The background to this activity stems from the low level of handwashing habits among school-age children, despite hand hygiene being a simple action that has a significant impact on preventing infectious diseases. Based on initial observations at Tamanbali 3 Public Elementary School, most students did not yet have the habit of washing their hands before eating or after playing, despite the availability of facilities. Therefore, a hand hygiene education program was implemented, designed to help students understand the importance of proper handwashing according to WHO guidelines. The activity methods included outreach through educational posters and videos, demonstrations of the seven steps of handwashing, mentoring in daily habits, and evaluation of behavioral changes. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in students' hand hygiene behavior. Students began washing their hands independently before eating and after activities without being reminded by teachers. The school environment also became cleaner and healthier due to the growing awareness of personal hygiene among students. Teachers and the school are committed to continuing this habit as part of the daily classroom routine. This activity demonstrates that hand hygiene education delivered through interactive methods can shape character and hygiene habits from an early age.

Advances in information technology increasingly require communities to adapt to digital communication tools, particularly email, which functions as a key digital identity for account registration, information exchange, and online transactions. Despite its importance, digital literacy remains limited among the general public, especially rural housewives, many of whom lack awareness of the need for email accounts, have limited operational skills, and are vulnerable to cyber risks such as phishing and data theft. To address this issue, a workshop entitled “Fundamentals of Using Gmail and Account Security” was conducted for the PKK women’s group in Jompo Kulon Village to improve basic digital skills and promote safe online practices. The program aimed to introduce the functions and benefits of email, assist participants in independently creating Gmail accounts, provide knowledge on securing accounts through two-factor authentication, and train participants to send and receive emails. The workshop was delivered through an interactive face-to-face approach combining short presentations and hands-on practice using participants’ mobile devices. Initial sessions explained email as a digital identity, followed by guided account creation and security setup. The final session focused on practicing email communication to reinforce understanding. The results showed high participant engagement, with most participants successfully creating Gmail accounts, understanding essential digital security concepts, and demonstrating basic email usage skills. Overall, the activity increased awareness of personal data protection and is expected to serve as an initial step in strengthening digital literacy among women, enabling them to better adapt to ongoing technological developments.

This community service program aims to improve teachers' competency in developing short story writing assessment instruments. This is crucial to ensure objective assessments for all students. This community service program contributes to the Indonesian language curriculum, particularly the short story writing curriculum. This community service program was conducted at Urumb State Junior High School in Merauke, with eight teachers participating. The school faced challenges in assessing the lack of objectivity, specifically the use of assessment instruments that align with the learning objectives. Furthermore, students' short story writing skills were still very low. This community service program enabled teachers to develop valid and reliable short story writing assessment instruments. The program took the form of a workshop, which included outreach through training, mentoring, and discussions with the implementation team. During the training phase, the implementation team provided students with an initial understanding of the importance of objective assessment. This was because, in addition to identifying student abilities, teachers could also assess the success of the teaching and learning process in the classroom. During the mentoring phase, the team provided direct guidance to train teachers in developing short story assessment instruments for student assignments. The questions in the assignments are written in language that is easy for students to understand. After developing the assessment instrument, which is the student assignment, a group discussion is held to refine the short story writing assessment instrument. Furthermore, students can improve their short story writing skills through the assignments in the assessment instrument.

This community service activity was conducted at Grind Now Coffee Bar, an MSME in Batam City’s food and beverage sector, to address challenges in managing raw material inventory, which often led to inaccurate stock records, shortages, and overstocking, affecting daily operations and efficiency. The program aimed to improve inventory management by applying the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Reorder Point (ROP) models, providing a systematic and measurable approach to procurement. Activities included detailed observation of operational practices, interviews with staff to understand current challenges, collection of data on raw material usage and purchasing patterns, and the implementation of a website-based inventory control system to streamline record-keeping and monitoring. The results showed that EOQ and ROP models helped determine optimal order quantities and appropriate reorder timing, while the inventory system improved organization, reduced errors, and enabled real-time stock monitoring. Overall, this intervention enhanced decision-making, promoted operational efficiency, and supported the sustainability and competitiveness of Grind Now Coffee Bar.

Traditional food is a national asset. It not only serves as a source of energy for the community, but also serves as a form of food security, an economic driver, a source of healthy food, and a culture steeped in noble values. The widespread consumption of unhealthy foods by students, especially elementary school students, is one of the reasons for this outreach activity. The health issues surrounding junk food must be addressed by offering healthy alternatives, such as traditional foods. Traditional food is not only related to food, but can also be linked to ethnomathematics, where culture in the form of food is studied from a mathematical perspective. Elementary school students not only consume traditional foods but also interpret these foods in mathematical contexts, such as geometry and numbers. In this way, students will be able to visualize mathematical elements not only when reading math textbooks but also when consuming traditional foods that are part of their daily environment. Despite their traditional nature, students actually enjoy some traditional foods. This is a frequent conflict between the current generation and traditional culture. They better understand how to prepare traditional foods, appreciate the richness of local culture, and develop a love for their culture and homeland.

Background: One of the factors that can trigger diabetes mellitus is a diet high in carbohydrates. Therefore, it is important to educate the community to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent various diseases, particularly diabetes mellitus. Objective: The objective of this health education activity on the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus through the implementation of a healthy lifestyle is to improve the knowledge of families of diabetes mellitus patients regarding prevention and management by applying healthy lifestyle practices. Methods: The activity was carried out for patients and their families using demonstration and discussion methods supported by leaflet media. Results: The counseling activity successfully increased respondents’ knowledge about the importance of preventing and managing diabetes mellitus through the implementation of a healthy lifestyle.Conclusion: Of the four respondents who attended the health education session on the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus through healthy lifestyle implementation, all participants demonstrated an understanding of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle for preventing and managing diabetes mellitus.

The development of lanthanum-doped barium hexaferrite materials has attracted considerable attention in the field of functional materials, particularly as electromagnetic wave absorbers. This literature review aims to analyze advances in synthesis methods, structural characteristics, magnetic properties, and electromagnetic absorption performance of lanthanum-doped barium hexaferrite reported in various studies. Synthesis techniques such as sol–gel, coprecipitation, solid-state reaction, and hydrothermal methods are compared to evaluate their effects on crystallite size, morphology, and phase purity. Lanthanum doping is known to modify lattice parameters, reduce coercivity, and enhance complex permittivity and permeability, which play crucial roles in absorption mechanisms. Furthermore, variations in dopant concentration significantly influence reflection loss values and effective absorption bandwidth. The reviewed literature indicates that optimization of composition and synthesis routes can produce materials with high absorption capability, good stability, and strong potential for application in electromagnetic interference mitigation devices. This review is expected to serve as a conceptual reference for future development of lanthanum-doped barium hexaferrite–based electromagnetic wave absorbing materials. The comparative approach also highlights research challenges, industrial application opportunities, and future research directions relevant to the evolving demands of modern communication and defense technologies at both national and global levels.

This study comprehensively evaluates the quality of biomass briquettes produced from blends of coconut shell charcoal and sengon sawdust, using both carbonized and non-carbonized materials. Composite briquettes were fabricated with varying compositions and characterized through proximate analysis, calorific value, density, and burning rate measurements to determine their suitability as solid fuel. The results indicate that adding non-carbonized sawdust increases volatile matter content and burning rate but reduces the calorific value of the briquettes. In contrast, incorporating up to 10% carbonized sawdust significantly improves the calorific value to 6119.2 cal/g, approaching that of pure coconut shell charcoal (6352.2 cal/g), while maintaining a relatively high burning rate. Briquettes containing carbonized sawdust also exhibit low ash content, below 3%, and moisture content under 8%, meeting standard solid fuel quality requirements. These findings demonstrate that a strategic combination of carbonized and non-carbonized materials can produce hybrid biomass briquettes with optimized thermal performance, providing a promising, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative fuel for domestic and industrial applications.

Low student achievement in mathematics, particularly in arithmetic sequences and series, has led to decreased learning motivation and participation. Therefore, innovative and engaging instructional strategies are required, one of which is the implementation of ice-breaking activities to reduce boredom and enhance students’ learning engagement. This study aimed to examine the effect of implementing ice breaking on the mathematics learning outcomes of tenth-grade students at SMK Kesehatan Samarinda in the topic of arithmetic sequences and series. This research employed an experimental method using a quasi-experimental design, involving two groups: an experimental group that received instruction incorporating ice breaking and a control group that did not receive such treatment. The total sample consisted of 60 students selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a learning achievement test administered as a pretest and posttest. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test to determine differences in learning outcomes between the two groups. The results revealed a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental and control groups. Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of ice breaking has a significant effect on improving students’ mathematics learning outcomes. This strategy creates a more active, interactive, and enjoyable learning environment, thereby facilitating students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, particularly arithmetic sequences and series.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of video animation-based flipped classroom learning model in increasing students' learning interest in science subjects with material on the structure and function of living organisms in class 8D at SMPN 1 Sanrobone. The low interest in learning science among students is a major problem that needs to be addressed through more attractive and interactive learning innovations. The video animation-based flipped classroom model was chosen because it can optimize classroom learning time for more meaningful activities, while basic concept understanding is done independently through engaging animated videos. This study uses a survey method with a descriptive quantitative approach. The research subjects were  students of class 8D SMPN 1 Sanrobone in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. Research instruments used learning interest questionnaires, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of video animation-based flipped classroom model was able to increase students' learning interest with high categories in aspects of attention, interest, involvement, and learning satisfaction. Animated videos presented before face-to-face learning provide clear visualizations of the structure and function of living organisms, making students more prepared and enthusiastic to participate in discussions and practical activities in class. This learning model also encourages student learning independence and increases active interaction in learning. This study recommends the implementation of video animation-based flipped classroom as an alternative effective and innovative science learning strategy to increase students' learning interest.

This research is motivated by the persistent difficulty elementary school-aged children have in controlling their emotions and behavior in social situations, particularly within the context of church community development. The study aimed to examine the effect of Christian values-based emotion management training on improving children's self-control. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design on 30 children aged 7–12 years at the GPM Wonreli–Kisar Congregation. The intervention was implemented over four days through activities involving emotion recognition, value reflection, emotion regulation training, and social simulations. Data were collected using a self-control scale and analyzed using paired-difference tests and effect size calculations. The results showed a significant increase in self-control scores after the training, with the largest changes in rule compliance and impulse control, and a more moderate increase in resilience to frustration. The effect size indicates a strong practical impact of the changes. These findings indicate that training that integrates social experiences and value reflection can facilitate the shift in behavioral control from external control to internal awareness. Practically, this research provides a basis for developing a community-based child development program that emphasizes not only discipline but also the understanding of values ​​in character formation and self-regulation.