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The results of the 2022 PISA indicate that science skills and interest in Indonesia are still low. One way to increase interest in science is by introducing inventor figure of science and techonology. However, alternative learning media that are communicative and relevant to adolescents' media consumption habits are needed. Therefore, this study aims to design a character design for an inventor in the field of science and technology for a Webtoon comic as an educational tool for adolescents aged 15–18. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative method was used to understand the needs and interests of the target audience and to gather information from the literature for scientific sources in designing the inventor character. The quantitative method was used as one of the character design evaluation criteria, based on voting results by adolescents aged 15–18. The character design used Marika Nieminen's principles: demographics, silhouette and shape, color, and characteristics. Several alternatives were used to generate character designs, which were then evaluated to determine the final design. The character design evaluation will be assessed using several variables within an evaluation framework.

This community service aims to provide understanding and skills in using comics and AR media as well as understanding biology material by high school students. The community service was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Raja Ampat involving 43 students. Measurement of student responses using a questionnaire with six statements on a scale of 1 - 4. The measurement data was calculated to obtain the average score and percentage of student responses. The results of the community service show that the average total score is 86.53 which indicates that overall the student response is very good to the community service activities that have been carried out. Student responses are dominated by agree and strongly agree. The largest percentage of disagree, namely 23.26%, is shown by students, especially in the statement that AR applications can be run easily, but the average total score still reaches the good category for this statement. The community service has provided students with an understanding of how to learn biology in an interesting way and provides benefits to improve their understanding. Students agree that the material presented adds to their insight regarding comics and AR, are able to install AR applications on their mobile devices, improve their understanding of biology material, is interesting and provides benefits for them.

Fifth grade students' consistently poor reading comprehension abilities, which impeded their overall academic development and participation in language acquisition, served as the driving force for this study. Using a comic assisted problem based learning (PBL) model, the study, which involved 39 students at SDN Purwamekar, aimed to improve learning activities in order to increase teacher and student participation and, eventually, improve fifth grade students' reading comprehension skills. By using comic strips to illustrate issues, this creative method made learning more engaging and accessible for younger students. In order to enable iterative improvements, the study was conducted over two cycles using classroom action research technique. Only 25% of students (eight people) successfully completed the learning objectives in the first cycle, according to preliminary findings, while 75% (24 students) failed, suggesting difficulties with student motivation and comprehension. This led to changes like improving comic material and fostering more cooperative conversations. Significant progress was seen by the second cycle, with 30 students meeting the completion criteria and only four falling short of the objectives, indicating improved engagement and skill growth. In conclusion, the comic assisted PBL model effectively boosted reading comprehension skills among fifth grade students. The research underscores the value of integrating visual aids and problem solving in education, offering practical insights for teachers to create more dynamic classrooms. Nonetheless, factors like time constraints and resource availability warrant further exploration to ensure sustainable implementation in diverse educational settings.

Attack on Titan, a popular manga by Hajime Isayama, was successfully adapted into an animated series—a transformation from print to an audio-visual medium that significantly expanded its global reach and cultural impact. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive method, this study analyzes how the adaptation created a new experience by leveraging motion, camera angles, color grading, music, sound effects, and voice acting to build tension and emotion. Drawing on data from observation, literature reviews, and studio interviews, the research examines the creative process of the production team, with a particular focus on the animation team's role in transforming the comic's story into animation. The findings indicate that this adaptation successfully made the Attack on Titan story and its characters more vibrant, powerful, and emotional.

This article discusses the implementation and innovation of an interactive digital comic titled “Si Panca dan Kekuatan Norma,” designed as a character education tool that integrates Islamic and Muhammadiyah values (AIK) for elementary school students. The research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach involving 25 fifth-grade students from SDN Padurenan II. The digital comic, developed through Canva and supported by reflective quizzes via Quizizz, presents moral dilemmas faced by a student named Panca in daily life situations. The content emphasizes values such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, and social care. The media was implemented over four learning sessions and evaluated through observation, teacher interviews, student questionnaires, and quiz results. Initial findings show that the comic successfully improved student participation, moral awareness, interpersonal interaction, and understanding of AIK values. The media also fostered a joyful, contextual, and interactive learning environment. This study highlights the potential of digital storytelling to support Islamic character development and recommends its broader application in Islamic-based education.

Reading interest is an intrinsic motivation that encourages students to actively engage in reading activities with a sense of enjoyment and autonomy. This study was motivated by the low reading interest among fourth-grade elementary students, often caused by reading materials dominated by plain text without visual support. Visual literacy offers an innovative approach by utilizing media such as picture books, educational comics, infographics, and videos to attract attention and enhance students’ comprehension. This research aims to analyze the implementation strategy of visual literacy to improve reading interest among fourth-grade students. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model conducted in two cycles. The findings indicate that visual media fosters interactive and meaningful learning experiences, leading to a significant increase in students’ reading interest. These results are expected to contribute to strengthening a culture of literacy in elementary schools

Illegal logging is one of the leading causes of environmental degradation, triggering natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts. Children of Generation Alpha, who are still in the cognitive development stage, are considered vulnerable due to their limited understanding and preparedness for such disasters. This community service program aimed to enhance elementary school students’ awareness and knowledge of disaster mitigation through educational media in the form of printed comics. The activity was conducted by the KKN Team of Universitas Ivet Semarang at SDN Plalangan 02, involving 24 students from grades 3 and 4. The procedure consisted of preliminary observation to assess school needs, comic development on the theme of illegal logging-related disaster mitigation, delivery of the material through comic reading sessions, interactive discussions, and evaluation through pretest and posttest. The pretest results showed that most students were in the "moderate" knowledge category (45.8%). After the intervention, 75% of students reached the "good" category. The Wilcoxon test yielded a significance value of p = 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference in students’ knowledge before and after the intervention. Printed comics proved effective in conveying complex disaster mitigation content in a visually engaging and narrative-driven format. The approach aligns with the characteristics of Generation Alpha, who are highly responsive to visual media. It is recommended that printed comics be further developed and integrated into disaster education programs in elementary schools, especially those located in disaster prone areas.

The declining awareness among youth about local historical figures such as Raden Sawunggaling inspired the creation of this web comic. Aimed at teenagers aged 17–21, this project seeks to reintroduce local history through a visually engaging and interactive medium. The comic features a flowing narrative, semi-realistic illustrations, and strong elements of East Javanese culture. Its design was informed by qualitative and quantitative research to align with the preferences of the target audience. The web comic format was chosen for its accessibility, cost-efficiency, and relevance to the digital habits of today’s youth. This medium is expected to reignite interest in local history while serving as a creative and educational approach to cultural preservation.

This study aims to develop an instructional medium in the form of a Webtoon-based digital comic entitled “Was machst du?”, adapted from the Netzwerk neu A2 textbook, to enhance German reading comprehension at the A2 level. The development model used is ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Validation was conducted by two experts one in content and one in media with validation scores of 91% and 92%, respectively, indicating that the comic is highly suitable for instructional use. A limited trial was carried out among students of the German Language Education Program at Universitas Negeri Medan. The results showed that the comic supported students’ reading comprehension, increased motivation, and reduced reliance on online translators. This study concludes that integrating official textbook content into digital comic formats published through popular platforms such as Webtoon represents an effective and relevant innovation for digital-native learners.

This article aims to examine the role of digital learning media in supporting mathematics learning that is aligned with the spirit of the Merdeka Curriculum. The research was conducted using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method on twenty scientific articles that discuss the use of digital media in learning mathematics at various levels of education. The results of the study show that digital learning media such as the Canva application, Wordwall, digital comics, animated videos, and educational games can significantly improve concept understanding, learning motivation, and student engagement. Digital media also supports the differentiated and contextual learning approach that is the main characteristic of Merdeka Curriculum. This study concludes that digital media is not only effective in conveying abstract material visually and interactively, but also encourages the development of students' 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, independence, and creativity. The findings are expected to be a reference for teachers, researchers, and policy makers in designing innovative and adaptive mathematics learning strategies in the digital era.

This article aims to examine the role of digital learning media in supporting mathematics learning that is aligned with the spirit of the Merdeka Curriculum. The research was conducted using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method on twenty scientific articles that discuss the use of digital media in learning mathematics at various levels of education. The results of the study show that digital learning media such as the Canva application, Wordwall, digital comics, animated videos, and educational games can significantly improve concept understanding, learning motivation, and student engagement. Digital media also supports the differentiated and contextual learning approach that is the main characteristic of Merdeka Curriculum. This study concludes that digital media is not only effective in conveying abstract material visually and interactively, but also encourages the development of students' 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, independence, and creativity. The findings are expected to be a reference for teachers, researchers, and policy makers in designing innovative and adaptive mathematics learning strategies in the digital era.

Digital transformation has reconstructed the marketing landscape, presenting TikTok as a narrative and affective space in shaping consumption decisions. This study investigates the interaction between Storytelling Marketing (STM), Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WOM), and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in mediating One Piece comic purchase intention. With a PLS-SEM approach to 385 respondents, it was found that STM and e-WOM not only have a direct impact on purchasing decisions, but also form a psychological resonance in the form of FOMO which strengthens consumptive urges. TikTok in this case is not just a medium, but an affective field where perceptions, emotions, and social impulses intertwine, blurring the line between narrative and economic decisions. This finding confirms the role of content strategy as a construction of meaning that activates symbolic ownership through collective emotional urgency.

Madura, an island in East Java, is known for its rich cultural heritage. Despite this, prevailing stereotypes in society often emphasize negative aspects of Madurese culture, which can obscure its valuable and positive traditions. One such cultural gem is Daul music—a vibrant and rhythmic musical expression that deserves greater public appreciation. This study explores the design and development of a digital comic titled “The Sparkle of Madura’s Daul”, which aims to introduce Daul music to a younger audience, particularly teenagers aged 18–22, through the Webtoon platform. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive method, the research gathered data through observation, questionnaires, and interviews to inform the design process. The comic is created not only as an engaging entertainment medium but also as a tool for cultural education and preservation. By integrating narrative and visual storytelling, the comic presents Daul music in a compelling and accessible format, positioning it as a cultural asset comparable to the well-known Karapan Sapi. The final product is intended to reshape perceptions of Madurese identity, promote cultural pride, and encourage the appreciation of traditional music among youth. This initiative highlights the potential of digital media to bridge generational and cultural gaps while revitalizing local heritage through creative means.

This study aimed to explore the impact of classical piano music on emotional responses among professional pianists compared to non-professionals. The piano, known for its extensive pitch range and dynamic versatility, serves as a pivotal instrument in both classical and popular music. Previous research has examined how music influences individual’s styles and behaviors. In our investigation, we analyzed electroencephalogram (EEG) signals to assess emotional responses in both groups, employing coherence measures. Listening tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of pitch and dynamics on emotional characteristics. Findings revealed that all ten emotional categories were significantly influenced by variations in pitch and dynamics. Specifically, emotions such as Happy, Romantic, Comic, Calm, Mysterious, and Shy generally increased with pitch, though a decline was observed at the highest pitches. Conversely, Heroic, Angry, and Sad emotions tended to decrease with rising pitch levels, while Scary emotions were pronounced at extreme low and high pitches. Regarding dynamics, emotions like Heroic, Comic, Angry, and Scary were more intense with loud notes, whereas Romantic, Calm, Mysterious, Shy, and Sad emotions were enhanced with softer notes. Notably, the emotion Happy showed no sensitivity to dynamic changes. These results provide valuable insights into the quantification of emotional characteristics associated with piano music.

This study aims to increase students' interest in reading using local wisdom-based comic media, in class III Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhajirin Jambi City. Students' reading interest is still relatively low in Natural and Social Sciences subjects, totaling 26 people. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) with the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model consisting of 2 cycles. Data collection techniques used by researchers are observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires. The results of this study indicate an increase in students' interest in reading by using comic media based on local wisdom with the percentage of the average value of students' interest in reading in the pre-cycle 33.13%, cycle I 67.45%, and cycle II 92.01% with a very high student interest category, and the percentage of student success in the pre-cycle 11%, cycle 1 61.53%, and cycle II 100% with a very high student interest category. As well as an increase in teacher and student activities in cycle 1 60% and cycle II 87.2%.

21st-century learning is directed at the optimal use of technology and information. Optimal use of information technology is intended to improve student's critical thinking skills and work readiness. However, in reality, using learning media for accounting students is not optimal so learning feels boring. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of using digital comics based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to improve critical thinking skills and work readiness of accounting students. This study used an experimental research method, with a pretest-posttest control group design. Based on the results of the study, showed that the use of digital comic media based on PBL was effective in improving students' work readiness and critical thinking skills.

Stunting is a growth disorder in children caused by poor nutritional intake, repeated infections and inadequate psychosocial stimulation. These nutritional problems will occur if the nutrients are not fulfilled in the period of  First Thousand Days of Life. Objective: to determine the effect of nutrition counseling using comic media on the knowledge and attitudes of girl adolescent about 1000 first days of life in preventing stunting at SMAN 1 Percut Sei Tuan. Methods: This type of research was Pre-Experimental with the One Group Pre-Post Test research design which only used the experimental group without a control/comparison group. The population in this study were all class XI teenage girls who were at SMAN 1 Percut Sei Tuan in 2023, namely 121 people. Data collection was carried out by interviews using questionnaires and analysis using the T-dependent test. Results: This study showed the effect of nutritional counseling using comic media on knowledge (p=0.000) and attitudes (p=0.000) in preventing stunting at SMAN 1 Percut Sei Tuan. Conclusion: There is an increase in knowledge and attitudes of young women after being given nutritional counseling using comic media.

This research aims to prove the great contribution and significant relationship between the ability to sketch with the ability of drawing comic illustrations in the class VIII MTs Al-Wardah. The data is collected using test techniques, i.e. the test creates sketches and creates comic illustrations, the test results are then observed and evaluated by three evaluators, whose results are expressed in the form of decimals. The data was then analyzed using correlational research, data normality test using the liliefors technique, and data linearity test with the regression of the small quantum method. The results of the research showed that there was a significant relationship between the ability to sketch with the comic illustration proof of T_{count} 5,365 and T_ {table} for the degree of freedom (no) = n-k-1 = 24 on the real level (α) = 0.05 T _{table} = 2.064 was F_{count\ }> F_ {tabel\ }(31.44 > 4.22). The great relationship between the ability to sketch and the capacity to draw comic illustrations is collateral 0.76, and the great contribution or contribution is 59%.

Smoking has very negative health consequences. The dangers of smoking must be recognized from school age. The snakes and ladders game is an interesting type of educational media that can be used to increase students' knowledge about the dangers of smoking. The aim of this research is to find out how the use of the snakes and ladders game impacts junior high school students' knowledge about the dangers of smoking.This research is considered quasi-experimental with a non-randomized control group pretest and posttest approach. The number of respondents in this study was 90 students, where respondents were divided into 2 groups, namely the treatment group who were given health education using comic-based Photonovella media and the comparison group using conventional methods (posters). Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test and Mann Whitney U Test. The results of the Wilcoxon test showed a significant increase in the post test scores for the knowledge and behavior variables in both the treatment and comparison groups, but there was no significant increase in the post test scores for the attitude variables. Then the results of the Mann Whitney U Test (sig.2-tailed) on knowledge (0.007 < 0.05), attitudes (0.217 > 0.05), and behavior (0.024 < 0.05). This indicates that there is a significant difference between the scores of the treatment group and the comparison group on the knowledge and behavior variables, but there is no significant difference on the attitude variable.Comic-based photonovella can be used in the learning process because they are very effective in increasing children's knowledge, attitudes and behavior about the dangers of smoking. Therefore, this can be used as an alternative learning media to increase students' knowledge of health by increasing their knowledge about health.

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of using comic media on students' reading interest at SD 1 Menawan. This research uses quantitative methods with the research method being Quasi Experiment (quasi experiment). Data collection techniques used in this research include interview guides, comics and questionnaires. The respondents in this study were all students in grades IV and V as the control and experimental classes at SD 1 Menawan. Data analysis techniques were processed and analyzed using SPSS 20 data processing software. The research data obtained was carried out by normality test, hypothesis test, and t-test. The sig value was obtained from the results of the t-test of the two variables of the experimental class and the control class of 0.000 < 0.05, it can be concluded that Ho was rejected, which means that the use of comic media as a teaching material has an effect on the increase in students' interest in reading at SD 1 Menawan.