This research aims to explore the role of technology in developing the reading skills of class VIII students at SMPN 2 Bone. With rapid technological advances, education is experiencing a significant transformation, including in teaching and learning methods for reading. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to understand the impact of using technology such as educational software, e-books, and interactive reading applications on students' reading abilities. Data was collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The results showed that the use of technology significantly increased students' motivation and interest in reading, as well as improving their reading comprehension. Technology allows access to a variety of more interesting and interactive reading materials, which not only improve reading skills but also broaden students' horizons and knowledge. However, this research also found several challenges, such as limited technological infrastructure and the need for training for teachers to utilize technology effectively. In conclusion, technology has great potential in developing students' reading skills, as long as it is implemented with the right strategies and adequate support.

The problems of this research are (1) the relationship of similarities and similarities in the vocabulary of Dentong and Duri languages ??(2) the relationship between sound and meaning in Dentong and Duri languages ??(3) the kinship relationship between Dentong and Duri languages. This study aims to find out, describe the relationship of similarities and similarities in the vocabulary of Dentong and Duri languages, describe the relationship between sound and meaning in Dentong and Duri languages ??and describe the kinship relationship between Dentong and Duri languages ??and information about vocabulary comparisons between Dentong and Duri languages. Duri language. The theory used is comparative linguistic theory using 207 Swadesh vocabularies as the basis for the vocabulary being compared.This type of research is qualitative research. The techniques used are observation techniques, interview techniques, recording techniques, observation/note-taking techniques and documentation. This research was conducted for 2 weeks and the research subjects were native speakers of Dentong and Duri languages.The results of this study obtained similarities and similarities between Dentong and Duri languages ??based on five word classes, namely verbs, pronouns, nouns, numerals, and adjectives. The basic vocabulary similarities in Dentong and Duri languages ??total 46 words or 23%, one of the data is that the word [fur] in BDNT is also called [bulu] in BDRI, the basic vocabulary similarities in Dentong and Duri languages ??are 20 words or 10 % one of the data in the word [two] 'rua' in BDNT and [two] 'two' in BDRI.Based on the results of the research above, it can be concluded that the comparison between Dentong and Duri languages ??has similarities and similarities. The similarities and similarities, if totaled, there are 66 similarities and similarities or 33% of the vocabulary. Therefore it can be stated that the two languages ??being compared are cognate languages.
 

The Influence of the Quality of Decorative Coral (Coral) Products in Increasing Sales at CV Bali Samudra Anugrah. Supervised by Ratnawati and Mauli Kasmi.A very important factor for a company in carrying out purchasing and sales transactions is quality. Quality is one of the attractions or desires of consumers. In developing products, companies have a greater opportunity to gain new customers, of course if the products sold meet expectations. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence, relationship or correlation, magnitude of perception, and significance of the quality of decorative coral (Coral) products on increasing sales at CV Bali Samudra Anugrah. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique is quantitative using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, simple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing.