This study aims to analyze the representation of Shalom Mawira's resistance in the Novel "Perempuan Yang Menunggu Di Lorong Menuju Laut" by Dian Purnomo and its relevance as a teaching material at SMP Darussalam Medan. This novel tells the story of the struggle of Shalom Mawira, a Sangihe woman who fights to defend a gold mine that will be exploited by the Biongo company in her homeland, which is represented as a form of resistance against the government's injustice in handling this case. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method to describe and analyze the form of resistance carried out by Shalom Mawira and the Sangihe community and relate it to the Indonesian language learning curriculum. By utilizing gender studies, the study shows that Shalom Mawira's resistance in this novel depicts courage, solidarity, and determination in facing pressure and injustice. In terms of relevance, this novel can be used as teaching material at SMP Darussalam Medan because it has the potential to increase awareness of protecting the environment and foster a sense of nationalism in students. In addition, it can also be a means to train critical literacy and appreciation of local culture. This research provides theoretical contributions to the study of literature and education, as well as practical benefits for students and teachers. For students, this novel can be an interesting learning medium to understand social and cultural issues, while for teachers, this research offers alternative innovative and contextual teaching materials.

Indonesian students who study in Singapore experience a lot of cultural shock. This happened because of the many differences in the education system between Indonesia and Singapore. This study aims to analyze the cultural shock experienced by Indonesian students in Singapore. The research applied a qualitative descriptive research method that using library research based on Sverre Lysgaard (1955) theory, some Indonesian students who are still in college and have also graduated from college in the last 5 years in Singapore became the object of research in the internet site “Quora” about how it's like studying in Singapore. The result shows that many Indonesian students experience cultural shock based on the opinions or comments given in the comments column. The percentage of stages experienced by Indonesian students shows that the honeymoon stage is 20%, frustration stage is 30%, adjustment stage is 20%, and also adaptation stage is 30%. There are many differences in the education system in Indonesia and Singapore which are the main challenges in getting an education, one of which is about activities in learning and the attendance system in class. Not only that, the support from the teaching workforce and language also triggered the Cultural shock experienced by Indonesian students studying in Singapore.

Salah satu tulang punggung revenue Go-jek adalah transaksi pembayaran Go-pay. Berbeda dengan bank di mana nasabah bisa dengan mudah menemukan kantor bank tempatnya menaruh uang; pada aplikasi Go-pay konsumen bahkan tidak tahu di mana kantor Go-pay. Mengapa para konsumen tersebut bersedia menaruh uang di aplikasi Go-pay tanpa mengetahui di mana kantor Go-pay bahkan juga tidak mengetahui bagaimana prosedur dan ke mana harus komplain bila sewaktu-waktu uang mereka di aplikasi Go-pay hilang?Melalui pendekatan kualitatif penelitian ini menemukan bahwa trust atau kepercayaan bukanlah faktor utama yang membuat para konsumen tersebut bersedia menaruh uang di aplikasi Go-pay melainkan ketidakbernilaian (worthlessness).  Kata Kunci: Go-jek, Go-pay, trust, ekonomi digital.

Dewasa ini, dunia usaha yang semakin berkembang, mendorong para pengusaha untuk semakin bersaing ketat diberbagai sektor usaha. Salah satunya adalah disektor industri filter air minum kesehatan di Indonesia. Perusahaan yang melirik sektor ini, salah satunya adalah CV Mitra Kasih Perkasa dengan menghadirkan  Wellblue Alkaline Water Pitcher  sebagai alat pembuat air minum kesehatan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh kualitas produk, persepsi harga, dan promosi terhadap keputusan pembelian.                       Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pembeli  Wellblue Alkaline Water Pitcher  yang tidak diketahui jumlahnya,  dengan jumlah sampel 96 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan  probability sampling    yang digunakan digunakan adalah jenis  simple random sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, serta pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji t dan uji F, analisis koefisien determinasi (R2).Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kualitas produk, persepsi harga, dan promosi berpengaruh positif terhadap keputusan pembelian. Berdasarkan nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 59,5% variabel keputusan pembelian  Wellblue Alkaline Water Pitcher  dipengaruhi oleh Kualitas Produk, Persepsi Harga, dan Promosi.  Kata Kunci : Kualitas Produk, Persepsi harga, Promosi, Keputusan Pembelian