Speaking skills are very important skills for students to master in an era of increasingly high demands. However, there are still many students who experience difficulties in speaking. The main factor that influences speaking ability is the level of self-confidence in students. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of self-confidence on students' speaking abilities and to find ways to overcome these problems. The research method used is a qualitative method using interview data collection techniques and literature studies. Interviews were conducted with teachers to obtain empirical data regarding the relationship between self-confidence and students' speaking abilities, while literature studies were used to strengthen the findings with relevant theories. The research results show that students with high self-confidence will actively speak and be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly. Meanwhile, students with low self-confidence will find it difficult to speak to express their thoughts or have the courage to speak in public. Speaking skills greatly influence students' activity during the learning process so that if left untreated it will hinder their academic and social development.
 
 

This study aims to examine the influence of learning attitudes, student ethics, and peer interaction on entrepreneurial attitudes among Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 6 Bulukumba. A quantitative research method was applied with a saturated sampling technique involving 49 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression, t-test, and F-test in SPSS 26. The results show that each independent variable—learning attitude, ethics, and peer interaction—has a significant positive impact on students’ entrepreneurial attitudes. Collectively, these variables also significantly influence entrepreneurial behavior. The study emphasizes the importance of academic, ethical, and social factors in promoting entrepreneurial mindset in secondary education settings.

The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the influence of financial performance on firm value with dividend policy as an intervening variable in manufacturing companies listed on the IDX for the period 2017-2022. This research uses a quantitative method with secondary data from manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2017-2022. The sampling method used is purposive sampling, with data from the last 6 years from 28 manufacturing companies listed on the IDX during 2017-2022. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistical analysis, panel data regression models, and path analysis. The results of the study show significant variations in liquidity, solvency, profitability, dividend policy, and firm value among manufacturing companies listed on the IDX during 2017-2022. Liquidity and profitability show large variations, reflecting differences in financial management and performance, solvency is more stable with low debt levels. Dividend policy and firm value show large variations, reflecting differences in profit sharing strategies and market valuation. Liquidity (cash ratio) has a positive effect on dividend policy (DPR), solvency (DER) has a positive effect on dividend policy, profitability (ROE) has a positive effect on dividend policy (DPR), liquidity (cash ratio) has a positive effect on firm value (PBV), solvency (DER) has a positive effect on firm value (PBV), profitability (ROE) has a positive effect on firm value (PBV), dividend policy (DPR) has a positive effect on firm value (PBV), liquidity (cash ratio) is unable to mediate through dividend policy (DPR) on firm value (PBV), solvency (DER) is unable to mediate through dividend policy (DPR) on firm value (PBV), profitability (ROE) is unable to mediate through dividend policy (DPR). on firm value (PBV)

Since the time of the archipelago, Acehnese culture has maintained a rich and intricate cultural legacy. Due to its advantageous position and status as a commerce route, Acehnese culture was influenced by the cultures of many of the traders that passed through. The purpose of this study is to learn about Acehnese culture from a social and physical standpoint. The information gained from this study's findings will undergo qualitative analysis. With the help of interview rules, this data collecting method is conducted by asking informants questions directly and verbally (face-to-face). In order to generate qualitative data, researchers perform qualitative analysis by giving a detailed and understandable explanation of the problem information. Based on the outcomes of interviews conducted by researchers, the Acehnese tribal community has similarities between physical and social behavior that are still applied in everyday life which are usually presented at traditional events, religious celebrations and cultural celebrations and the Acehnese tribal community is also famous for its traditional traditions and strong religion and highly upheld norms that are still applied in everyday life. These norms include Islamic religious norms, legal norms originating from the Islamic Religion and the 1945 Constitution, politeness norms in dressing in accordance with Islamic teachings, moral norms that closely related to Islamic teachings, and social norms such as courtesy, mutual respect, mutual cooperation and mutual assistance. In this research, it can be concluded that the Acehnese people who live around Medan Tembung sub-district, Medan city, actually still adhere to several norms which are an integral part of their identity and daily life. And also has customs. Social practices and traditions that have been maintained for generations by the Acehnese people reflect the richness of their culture and spirituality. And the Acehnese language not only functions as a means of communication, but also as a symbol of regional identity and pride for the Acehnese people

This study investigates the influence of learning motivation, student discipline, and ethics on sixth-grade students’ learning attitudes in IPAS at UPT SPF SD Negeri Ujung Tanah 1 Makassar. Employing a quantitative approach with a saturated sample of 65 students, data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through multiple linear regression with SPSS 26. The results demonstrate that motivation, discipline, and ethics each positively and significantly affect students’ learning attitudes. Simultaneously, these variables jointly influence learning attitudes significantly. Among them, student ethics was identified as the most dominant predictor. These findings suggest that fostering ethical behavior and enhancing motivation and discipline is critical in shaping positive learning attitudes among elementary students in the context of IPAS.

This research explores the combined effects of content marketing and brand experience on customer response, a relationship that has not been extensively studied in previous research. The study highlights the significance of customer service as a key determinant of business success, emphasizing that when customers feel valued and receive prompt responses from a company, their satisfaction, loyalty, and willingness to engage with the brand increase. The research was conducted on a sample of customers from the General Company for Southern Cement, specifically the Kufa Cement Factory. The study focused on Ordinary Portland Cement and sulfate-resistant cement. A total of 85 questionnaire forms were distributed, with 80 valid responses collected for statistical analysis.The findings indicate that both content marketing and brand experience play a crucial role in enhancing customer communication and service quality. Effective content marketing strategies contribute to better training for customer support teams, ensuring a more responsive and engaging interaction with customers. Furthermore, improving communication channels and response speed positively impacts customer satisfaction. By adopting content marketing strategies and leveraging brand experience, businesses can enhance customer engagement, strengthen relationships, and ultimately achieve their organizational goals.The research recommends integrating content marketing into business operations to build long-term customer relationships and improve brand reputation. Additionally, companies should establish a dedicated internal department for marketing, ensuring that content marketing efforts are credible, relevant, and engaging. By creating meaningful and interactive content, businesses can attract and retain customers, fostering brand loyalty and trust over time.

This study aims to determine the impact of the use of textbooks on the learning interests of grade IV students of SDN 01 Gunung Tuleh in the subject of Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS). This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation and interviews. The results of the study indicate that most students are less interested in learning IPAS whose main learning sources come from printed books. Several factors that cause low student learning interest include the lack of variation in teaching methods used by teachers and the lack of relevance of the material to students' daily lives. Based on these findings, it is recommended that teachers use more varied, interactive, and innovative teaching materials, as well as materials related to students' daily experiences to increase their involvement and motivation in learning IPAS. With a more interesting and relevant approach, it is hoped that students' interest in learning IPAS can increase significantly.

This study discusses children's language acquisition from a psycholinguistic perspective with a focus on Meanlength of Utterance (MLU), word categories, and sentence patterns. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and case study, data were collected through participant observation, audio recording, speech transcription, and social context recording. The research sample consisted of three children aged 39, 47, and 50 months with Indonesian as their first language. The results showed that MLU values ??increased with age, in accordance with Brown's theory, although there was individual variation. Analysis of word types showed that older children had a more diverse vocabulary, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and numerals. In addition, the sentence patterns used by children developed from simple structures such as SP to more complex structures such as SPOK. This study confirms that MLU can be an indicator of children's syntactic development and helps in language identification delays. The results of this study are expected to contribute to psycholinguistic studies and become a reference in the field of child language education and intervention

This study examines the relationship between corporate financial disclosure and investment decisions by shareholders and investors in capital markets. Using a comprehensive dataset of 486 publicly listed companies from multiple stock exchanges over a five-year period (2018-2022), we investigate how the quality, scope, and timing of financial disclosures influence investment behaviors, pricing efficiency, and capital allocation. Through multiple regression analysis, structural equation modeling, and panel data techniques, we find that higher disclosure quality is significantly associated with increased trading volumes (?=0.42, p<0.01), lower bid-ask spreads (?=-0.38, p<0.01), and reduced stock price volatility (?=-0.31, p<0.01). Our analysis reveals that voluntary disclosures beyond regulatory requirements have a stronger impact on institutional investor decisions compared to retail investors. Additionally, the study documents that forward-looking financial information and segment reporting have particularly strong effects on investment decisions during periods of market uncertainty. The findings contribute to disclosure theory and provide empirical evidence for regulators considering disclosure policy reforms, corporate executives formulating communication strategies, and investors developing investment frameworks that incorporate disclosure quality assessment. The study addresses the causality challenge through instrumental variable estimation and difference-in-differences analysis of regulatory changes, enhancing the robustness of the identified relationships.

This study examines the influence of leadership style, organizational culture, and work environment on employee work discipline at the Population Control, Family Planning, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection Agency of Sukoharjo Regency. The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing primary data collected through questionnaires. The study's population consists of 37 employees, and due to the limited number of respondents (less than 100), a saturated sampling technique was applied, ensuring the inclusion of all members in the study.The research utilizes multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination (R²) as statistical analysis techniques. The t-test results reveal that leadership style (X1) does not have a significant effect on employee work discipline, whereas organizational culture (X2) and work environment (X3) have a significant positive influence. The F-test results confirm that the regression model used in this study is appropriate for explaining the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Additionally, the R² test results indicate the proportion of variance in employee work discipline that can be explained by the independent variables.The findings suggest that fostering a strong organizational culture and improving the work environment can enhance employee work discipline. Meanwhile, leadership style alone does not significantly impact discipline levels. The study recommends that organizations prioritize developing a supportive work culture and conducive work environment while reassessing leadership strategies to align with employee needs. These insights provide valuable implications for policymakers and organizational leaders aiming to improve workforce discipline and productivity.