This study examines how the violation of Grice’s cooperative maxims—quantity, quality, relation, and manner—elicits humor in YouTube clips from Steve Harvey’s TV Show. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, this research analyzes social media data from the show’s YouTube channel. The analysis applies a pragmatic identity framework and follows the data analysis techniques outlined by Miles and Huberman (1984). Key findings reveal how different types of maxim violations, influenced by contextual factors, contribute to humor production in a talk show format. This study offers valuable insights into the role of conversational implicature in humor, particularly within contemporary media, and contributes to the broader field of discourse analysis and humor studies. By examining how humor is constructed through maxim flouting, the research highlights its implications for understanding humor in digital media and its cultural significance in global media contexts.

This study aims to optimize the implementation of the K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NN) algorithm for medical image classification by focusing on selecting the optimal KKK parameter and applying dimensionality reduction techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency. The data used was sourced from public medical image repositories such as The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA) and Medical Image Analysis datasets, covering various diseases, including brain tumors, lung cancer, and kidney lesions. The research process involves data collection, data preprocessing, dimensionality reduction using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), applying the K-NN algorithm with Euclidean, Minkowski, and Cosine distance metrics, and performance evaluation using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Experimental results demonstrate that K=5with the Euclidean distance metric provides the best performance, achieving an accuracy of 90%. Additionally, PCA effectively reduces computational time by 30% without significantly compromising accuracy. This study proves that K-NN is an effective method for medical image classification. However, further research is needed to integrate K-NN with deep learning models to enhance performance and feature extraction capabilities.

In the era of globalization, the accounting profession is required to maintain integrity and accountability amid the complexity of different economic systems and cultures. Although international ethical standards have been harmonized, their application in countries like Indonesia still faces local challenges. This research aims to conduct a comparative study of the application of accounting professional ethics between Indonesian and international accountants, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the similarities, and differences in their implementation. The research method used is descriptive comparative with a qualitative approach. The results showed that both Indonesian and international standards apply similar principles of accounting professional ethics, such as integrity, objectivity, competence, confidentiality, and professional behavior, and are supported by a systematic conceptual framework. The difference lies in the institutional structure, depth of regulation, and scope of implementation, but both still lead to global harmonization to maintain integrity and public trust in the accounting profession.

The curriculum is like a spirit in learning, so it needs to be designed, implemented and evaluated to adjust to the times. The Islamic education curriculum needs to develop to meet needs. This study aims to determine the concept of the design of the Sufism-based Islamic education curriculum at the Pondok Pesantren Mahasiswa Jagad 'Alimussirry and its implementation. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. The data collection techniques are through interviews, observations, and analysis of relevant documents. The results of this study indicate that the Sufism-based Religious education curriculum is very much needed to cultivate the spiritual aspects of students to balance the hegemony of the rationality aspect. A unique fact found is the implementation of the curriculum at the Jagad 'Alimussirry Islamic Boarding School which collaborates between the semester credit system and the tarekat system in the boarding school. Tarekat is the main part of the curriculum or compulsory courses that must be taken by all students. So that those who graduate from formal college also graduate from non-formal college and have carried out tarekat or spiritual journeys. Students who graduate from S1 will continue their S2 non-formally. By practicing this motto, it is hoped that the Jagad 'Alimussirry Islamic Boarding School students can get closer to Allah and achieve Allah's pleasure. Therefore, this study argues that Islamic education based on Sufism is a primary need to equip students in controlling themselves in the dynamics of life.

This study is a comparative analysis that compares five Indonesian folklores that possess a theme of a love story between a mere human being and a fairy. The folklores are Mamanua Lumalundung, Jaka Tarub, Lengajan, Salambous, and Rajapala. This study focuses on finding the similarities and differences among these five. By implementing Robert Stanton’s Structuralism theory in analyzing the data, it is found that they have similarities and differences in the characters or characterizations, plot, setting, and point of view. The similarity among the characters lies on the existence of a regular man and a fairy while the differences lie in their attitude, power, and life priorities. The similarity that can be found in the plot is the love story between a regular man and a fairy while the differences focus on the problems that are described in each folklore and how they handle the situation. For the setting, the similarity is the time setting which is ancient time while the differences are only the description of lakes, forests, and kingdoms. Lastly, the similarity of the point of view is being delivered by the third singular person while only Lengajan and Salambous use the first singular person in the dialogue.

The purpose of this study is to discover how female independence is portrayed in the Pride and Prejudice (2005) movie and examine the effects of this portrayal. This study applies feminist theory and is classified as a literary study. To analyze the data, researchers used qualitative data analysis. The result reveals that Elizabeth Bennet exemplifies various facets of female autonomy, highlighting the interplay between existential freedom and societal constraints. Her assertiveness, seen in rejecting Mr. Collins and seeking genuine connections over financial stability, underscores the positive effects of resisting traditional gender roles and societal expectations. This defiance promotes critical reflection on norms and encourages societal evolution. The narrative emphasizes economic independence, with Elizabeth's pursuit of love rather than financial security enhancing her relationship with Mr. Darcy and contributing to societal well-being. It also explores sexual freedom and the ambiguity of freedom, showcasing the positive impact of her autonomy on her family and society's perception of her unconventional choices. The study suggests that by examining the Pride and Prejudice (2005) movie, readers and other researchers can gain insights into the portrayal of female independence. This research may serve as a foundation for those with different backgrounds or methods, such as psychological or Marxist approaches, to build on and undertake studies from a broader perspective.

This study aims to analyze the logo of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU) using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic approach. Peirce's theory divides signs into icons, indexes, and symbols, and views meaning through a triadic process: representamen, object, and interpretant. With a qualitative approach, this study identifies visual elements in the UINSU logo and interprets their meaning based on the context of Islam, science, and nationalism. The results of the analysis show that each visual component, whether shape, color, or typography, contains deep philosophical and ideological meanings and represents the identity and institutional vision of UINSU.

Student’s understanding of pondok regulations is influenced by both direct and indirect communication processes, making it necessary to investigate in order to improve discipline and compliance. This study aims to examine the effect of communication effectiveness regarding pondok regulations, delivered by administrators and room leaders, on student’s understanding both directly and indirectly using path analysis. A quantitative approach was used with path analysis through linear regression assisted by SPSS, and total sampling of the entire population. The results show: communication from administrators to student does not significantly affect student’s understanding (sig. 0.721 > 0.05). Communication from administrators to room leaders has a significant effect (sig. 0.032 < 0.05). Communication from room leaders to student’s does not significantly affect student’s understanding (sig. 0.798 > 0.05). Lastly, the direct influence of administrator communication is greater than the indirect influence through room leaders. Conclusion: communication through room leaders does not affect student’s understanding as no significant communication path is formed.

Wearing Course Lataston (HRS-WC) is a type of flexible pavement with durable and good durability and flexibility. The constituent materials of HRS-WC asphalt consist of aggregate, asphalt, and filler. Bentonite powder is an active chemical filler material with superior swelling ability, ion exchange properties, and large surface area. It quickly absorbs water to form a thick suspension. This research aims to determine and determine the Optimum Asphalt Content (OAC), optimum filler content, comparison of the percentage value of increase or decrease in Marshall test parameters, and the effect of adding bentonite powder filler to HRS-WC Asphalt on asphalt performance according to the General Specifications for Bina Marga Year 2018 Revision 2. Based on the research results on Marshall characteristics, the KAO value was obtained at 7.5%, and the optimum filler content value was 1.90%. The addition of bentonite filler shows changes in the characteristics of HRS-WC asphalt, namely an increase in stability, Marshall Quotient, and VFA, as well as a decrease in flow, VIM, and VMA. So, the effect of adding bentonite filler to HRS-WC asphalt can increase density, reduce the number of voids, fill voids between aggregates, and be able to bind asphalt to the asphalt mixture. However, the excessive addition of bentonite powder as a filler can reduce the flow value and make the asphalt mixture harder and stiffer.

The rapid development of information technology has brought convenience to various aspects of life, one of which is through the use of gadgets. Gadgets have become part of everyday life and are popular among all age groups, including early childhood, due to their diverse features for accessing information and entertainment. Although gadget use is often viewed negatively, when used appropriately, gadgets also have the potential to enhance children's digital literacy skills. This study aims to explore the extent of digital literacy skills in early childhood in using gadgets functionally, by their developmental stage. A qualitative approach was employed, using primary data. Informants were selected through purposive sampling, including teachers, parents, and children aged 4–5. Data collection methods included interviews, observation, and documentation, with instruments developed based on components of children’s digital literacy, namely functional skills and beyond functional skills. Data were analyzed through reduction, display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results indicate that early childhood learners can operate various applications and features on gadgets, including school-based TV apps such as Kahoot!, Quizizz, Wordwall, and Liveworksheet, as well as smartphone features such as calling, camera, games, WhatsApp, and YouTube. These findings suggest that young children are beginning to demonstrate foundational digital literacy skills that are developing well, although adult guidance and supervision remain essential in their use of technology.