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The rise of digital technology has changed how young people access information, including political issues. TikTok, a short-video platform, has become a popular medium for first-time voters to engage with political content. This study aims to describe their understanding of political content on TikTok and its influence on political literacy. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews of six informants in Pekanbaru, findings show that TikTok has potential as an accessible and engaging political literacy tool. However, most informants lacked critical skills in verifying content accuracy. The study concludes that although TikTok increases youth interest in politics, digital literacy and critical thinking must be improved to prevent misinterpretation of information.

This study aims to analyze cryptocurrency investments and the risks faced by beginner investors who own digital assets such as Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and other coins that have been increasing in value over the past few years, especially among the general public and retail investors. Not only retail investors, but governments also now hold digital assets, as has already happened. However, the unstable price and lack of global legal oversight make investing in cryptocurrency highly risky, especially for those with less knowledge and experience. The methods used in this study include literature review, descriptive analysis of historical price data for cryptocurrency, case studies, and interviews with several beginner investors. The findings show that cryptocurrency can generate large profits in a short time, but the risk of losing capital is also very high. Therefore, having a good understanding of blockchain technology, risk management, and investment psychology before starting to invest is important. This study is hoped to serve as a reference for beginner investors when considering decisions to invest in cryptocurrency.

SMAK Untung Suropati Krian is one of the institutions that wants to produce the students with computer skills, especially in the field of UI / UX. Students with basic UI / UX skills can be used as a provision for future work. The Training Activity on How to Easily Create UI / UX Designs for Beginners for SMAK Untung Suropati Krian Students has aim of providing basic UI / UX concepts to students, introducing the stages of creating UI / UX designs based on general methodologies, starting from making UI sketches to simple prototypes, increasing insight into the use of the Figma to design simple prototypes. In order to improve quality of students, 13 selected students were sent to take part in UI / UX training by learning about Crazy-8 Practice. All application design sketch ideas can be poured out at this stage within 5-8 minutes to produce 8 sketch forms. The Crazy-8 method is also considered the easiest method to start the UI / UX design process. The results of participant feedback showed that 95% of students gained new insights from this training and ease in learning the material provided, namely making Crazy-8 instantly.

Real Analysis is a fundamental course in mathematics education characterized by its deductive and axiomatic structure, which requires logical, systematic, and conceptual understanding. However, many studies have shown that students often face difficulties in grasping abstract concepts and constructing mathematical proofs deductively. Lestari (2015) found that most students were only able to conduct proofs inductively, while their deductive proof skills remained low due to weak prerequisite knowledge and lack of formal reasoning practice. Meanwhile, Darmadi, Sanusi, and Rifai (2024) explained that students’ difficulties in understanding formal definitions and the structure of real numbers indicate the need for a learning approach that emphasizes conceptual comprehension. This article employs a literature review approach to analyze the application of conceptual approaches in helping beginners understand Real Analysis. The results show that a conceptual approach enhances students’ understanding of the meaning behind mathematical symbols and procedures, helps them build connections among concepts such as limits, continuity, and the real number system, and gradually develops their deductive reasoning skills. Therefore, applying a conceptual approach in Real Analysis learning is an essential strategy to help students achieve deep, logical, and meaningful understanding.

This study addresses common problems in start-up businesses: lack of financial management and low presentation of financial statements due to limited human resources. With a conceptual qualitative research (CQR) approach, the research integrates accounting theory and business life cycle theory to design a process for presenting relevant financial statements for business actors who run individual operations. The main findings point to two things: first, the need for resources that understand finance is an inevitability that can be met through education, training, and induction observation; Second, the synthesis of accounting theory and business life cycle maps the conceptual area for the report presentation model that is tailored to the conditions of the beginner business. The proposed model covers the scope of management ranging from recording transactions on the cash mutation book, journaling to reveal the double impact of transactions, to grouping account balances on the ledger to produce relevant information. This process differs from the conventional accounting cycle in that it starts from the cashier function combined with the accounting function, thus reducing the need for separate specialists. The combination of cashier and accountant functions in one practical and relevant accounting flow for individual businesses, allows business owners to supervise their financial performance and position through simple but informative reports.

This research was conducted to determine the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of big book media in reading learning for first-grade beginners of the Karimah Quran Memorization Elementary School, Berastagi. This research was R&D using the ADDIE development model. The subjects were 20 first-grade students. Data collection techniques included interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The instruments used in this study included interviews, expert instruments (tests, media, and materials), practical instruments (teacher response questionnaires), and student learning outcome tests. Data analysis techniques used in this study included qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that the product's feasibility achieved a percentage of 85% and was categorized as feasible. The product's practicality score was 92%, categorized as very practical. The product's effectiveness score was 0.75, categorized as effective. It can be concluded that the use of Big Book as a reading medium for first-grade beginners at Tahfiz Quran Karimah Elementary School in Berastagi is feasible, practical, and effective.

This study aims to identify and analyze the challenges faced by novice teachers in implementing a dual curriculum—which includes the national curriculum and Islamic curriculum—in Islamic Elementary Schools (SDI). The dual curriculum in SDI requires integration between mastery of general knowledge and instilling strong Islamic values. However, in practice, novice teachers experience various difficulties, ranging from limited understanding of the two types of curriculum, heavy administrative burdens, to social and cultural pressures of religious schools. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature studies, by analyzing relevant academic literature from journals, proceedings, and scientific books in the last ten years. The results of the analysis show that novice teachers experience challenges in pedagogical, structural, psychological, and cultural aspects. They often feel unprepared to develop integrative teaching materials, manage time effectively, and meet institutional and parental expectations. The lack of mentoring, training, and assistance programs also worsen the situation, causing work stress and the risk of burnout. This study concludes that the challenges faced by novice teachers in the context of the dual curriculum are systemic and require a structured and sustainable solution approach, such as strengthening integrated training, integrating curriculum management, and developing a professional development system that supports the pedagogical and spiritual development of novice teachers.

This study aims to explore the role of harakat in assisting beginner students at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong in reading and understanding Arabic texts. Learning Arabic, especially for beginners, presents its own challenges, particularly in reading texts that use the harakat system. Harakat plays a crucial role in proper pronunciation and understanding the meaning of words. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 1) seventh-grade students and 2) the arabic language teachers in that class. The results of the study show that harakat significantly helps students in understanding Arabic grammar, improving reading skills, and comprehending the meaning of texts. Additionally, internal factors such as physical health, as well as external factors like family conditions, also influence students' ability to read Arabic texts. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the use of harakat in teaching Arabic to beginners be maintained and enhanced.  

This study aims to explore the role of harakat in assisting beginner students at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong in reading and understanding Arabic texts. Learning Arabic, especially for beginners, presents its own challenges, particularly in reading texts that use the harakat system. Harakat plays a crucial role in proper pronunciation and understanding the meaning of words. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 1) seventh-grade students and 2) the arabic language teachers in that class. The results of the study show that harakat significantly helps students in understanding Arabic grammar, improving reading skills, and comprehending the meaning of texts. Additionally, internal factors such as physical health, as well as external factors like family conditions, also influence students' ability to read Arabic texts. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the use of harakat in teaching Arabic to beginners be maintained and enhanced.  

Political participation is a right and not an obligation for citizens. Political participation is the involvement of citizens in making general policies and determining government leaders. There are many types of political participation, from conventional to non-conventional. However, in developing countries including Indonesia, voting in general elections is the main political participation. After that, there is no more participation. In fact, participation should be carried out as long as politics and government exist. Especially for students who are classified as novice voters as agents of change and future political leaders.

This study aims to identify and analyze effective strategies in digital content preparation training for beginners to enhance marketing skills in the digital era. The method used is a qualitative literature review examining various literatures, reports, and empirical studies related to digital marketing skill development. The findings indicate that project-based and case study training methods are the most effective in improving beginners’ technical and creative abilities, especially in content creation and social media management. Major challenges faced by beginners include information overload, lack of practical experience, and rapid algorithm changes. Quality and interactive content proves to be the key to successful digital marketing, while performance measurement using appropriate metrics and analytic tools is crucial for strategy evaluation and development. Social media remains the primary platform with great potential, supported by optimization strategies involving active interaction and influencer collaboration. Continuous learning and integration of digital and traditional marketing through an omnichannel approach strengthen overall marketing effectiveness. This study contributes significantly to the development of adaptive and holistic training programs and digital marketing strategies for beginners.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Write it! Japanese application in improving the ability to write Hiragana and Katakana characters among beginners. The research involved 20 participants with no prior experience in learning Japanese. A pre-test and post-test design was employed, in which participants were asked to write 20 Hiragana and 20 Katakana characters before and after using the application independently for seven consecutive days, for 15 minutes per day. The results showed a significant increase in the average score from 45.05% (pre-test) to 79.05% (post-test), with an average improvement of 34%. The findings indicate that the Write it! Japanese application is effective in facilitating the learning process through stroke order animations, interactive writing practice, and gamified features that enhance motivation. Additionally, the application supports self-directed learning and serves as an efficient and engaging alternative medium for language acquisition. These findings reinforce the importance of integrating technology into foreign language education, particularly in the early stages of learning Japanese kana.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Drops app in improving Japanese vocabulary acquisition among beginners. Based on the theory of cognitivism, the study used a descriptive qualitative method with a sample of 21 subjects who answered 11 questions through a Google Form survey. Results showed that the use of Drops significantly increased the average vocabulary score by 43 % (from 28.5 to 40.7), which was influenced by the integration of gamification features and spaced repetition mechanism in the application. The majority of respondents (76 %) reported high satisfaction with ease of use, learning motivation, and effectiveness of visual illustrations, consistent with previous research on audiovisual and gamification-based mobile apps. However, about 24 % of respondents recorded medium to low scores on motivational aspects and interface appearance, indicating the need for UX/UI enhancements to expand adoption. Demographic statistics revealed the average age of respondents to be 18.38 years (Q1=17; median=18; Q3=20), confirming that teenagers and pre-adults are the main group of Drops users. The findings provide recommendations for both language education practitioners and app developers to optimize design and features to maximize vocabulary learning effectiveness.

This community service program aimed to enhance the theological competence of novice catechists and community guides at Santo Krisologus BSB Parish Semarang, focusing on understanding and articulating Catholic Fundamental Beliefs, particularly the Credo. Based on observations from January-August 2024, a gap was identified between high enthusiasm for service and the competency readiness of novice faith proclaimers. The program employed an integrative methodological approach combining interactive lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and participatory observation, accompanied by multi-stage evaluation. Results showed significant improvements in participants' doctrinal understanding and pedagogical abilities, reflected in the quality of theological discussions and the formation of sustainable learning communities. The main challenge identified was the complexity of articulating Trinitarian dogma in contemporary pastoral contexts. This program produced a replicable catechist formation model while affirming the importance of an integrative approach in faith proclaimer development.

This study aims to conduct an analysis of the factors that form the basis for all Indonesian people who have just participated in the general election in Leuwiliang District in 2024. A total of 10,344 people in Leuwiliang District are people who have just held general elections and have used their voting rights for the first time in 2024 from a total of 11,959 people on the Permanent Voters List (DPT). Based on these data, there are still 1,615 people who are voting for the first time in Leuwiliang District who did not come to the Polling Station (TPS) to exercise their right to vote, which is certainly influenced by several factors or certain reasons, such as not knowing the candidates who will be elected in executive and legislative positions and the entire vision and mission of each candidate. The method in this study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques, namely interviews and document studies. The results of this study are that 64% of new voters who came to the polling stations to 'vote' chose based on the social approach model and 35% based on the rational approach model.

This study explores the views of high school/vocational school students in Pasuruan City regarding the employment contract system and its impact on their readiness to enter the world of work. With a quantitative approach and survey method, this study involved 54 grade XI students who were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through a closed questionnaire, while data analysis used simple linear regression. The results of the analysis showed that students' perception significantly affected their readiness to work, with a regression coefficient of 0.748 and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). An R Square value of 0.500 indicates that 50% of the variation in job readiness can be explained by students' perception of the employment contract system. The regression assumption test showed that the data met the requirements of normality, homoscedasticity, and no autocorrelation was found. The results of this study highlight the importance of providing a deeper understanding of the employment contract system to increase students' readiness to face the world of work.

This article discusses applying the Baghdadiyah method using the Turutan book as an alternative teaching approach for beginners learning to read the Qur'an at Madrasah Diniyah Al-Farabi, Cabean, Salatiga City. The Qur'an is a holy book, and one must understand and be well-versed in the correct tajweed rules. The Baghdadiyah method, also known as the sequence method, was chosen to improve students' reading skills. This study employed a qualitative field research approach to observe the teaching and learning environment at Madrasah Diniyah Al-Farabi. The research findings indicate that although many students find it challenging to learn the Qur'an, this method helps students comprehend hijaiyah letters and tajweed. The advantages of this method include its clear structure and ease of use, though it does have some drawbacks, such as requiring intense focus and pressure for memorization. Nonetheless, the method is considered effective for beginners in learning the Qur'an.

Entrepreneurs are people with a creative and innovative spirit who are able to build, construct, develop, advance and make their company superior. The term entrepreneur has the same meaning as merchant, but the meaning is different. This counseling is aimed at students at the Lembah Village assisted school because the education it teaches focuses on skills or vocations whose graduates do not go to college but do not work and are independent businesses. Participants are given the opportunity to ask questions after receiving an explanation from the speaker, so that participants can receive complete information. Participants can also ask questions about things they don't know or have problems with when they are doing business. This Community Service Activity will be held on the day/date: Thursday, December 11 2024. . time 08.00 to 13.00 WIB  

Sinar Bhakti Village, located in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, holds significant potential in rubber plantation management. However, suboptimal rubber tapping techniques often pose a major challenge for beginner farmers, resulting in low production yields and damage to rubber trees. This community service program aims to empower beginner farmers through training on optimal rubber tapping techniques. The method used was a participatory approach with hands-on field training. The training was conducted on Saturday, January 19, 2025, and included the introduction of tapping tools, proper tapping techniques, and post-tapping tree care. The activity involved beginner farmers in Sinar Bhakti Village. The results indicate that the training successfully enhanced participants' understanding of proper rubber tapping techniques. All participants effectively applied the techniques during field simulations. Additionally, participants demonstrated increased confidence in managing rubber plantations independently. This program positively impacted not only rubber productivity but also the economic sustainability of the village community.

Computer assembly is the process of putting together various hardware components to ensure the computer functions optimally. To assemble a computer correctly, a deep understanding of its hardware, both logically and physically, is essential. Additionally, in order for the computer to be used for its intended purpose, software installation is required. This installation includes programs like Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and others, which help adjust the software to the installed hardware and unpack compressed files. This community service activity is held at SMK Lowis Sakti, Sakra Timur, focusing on computer assembly and installation training. This process plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of efficient and reliable computer systems. A comprehensive knowledge of assembly and installation procedures is necessary to ensure optimal system performance and security. Therefore, the goal of this training is to equip SMK Lowis Sakti students with the skills to assemble and install computers independently, enabling them to apply this knowledge both in school and in the workforce.