Abstract:The objective of this research was to prove whether using Choral Reading strategy can improve reading comprehension of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This research limited the use of Choral Reading strategy…
egy in improving students' reading comprehension, which focuses on literal meaning and descriptive text. This research used quasi-experimental research design involving an experimental class and a control class. The sample of this research were students of VII B as the experimental class, which consisted of 31 students, and the students of VIII A as the control class, which consisted of 31 students. The data was collected through pre-test and post-test. The results confirmed that the mean score of the experimental class had increased from 44.87 to 73.83. On the other hand, in the control class, it has increased from 48.29 to 62.64. The results of the test were analyzed statistically by applying 0.05 level of significance. The researcher found that the value of the t-count was higher than the t-table (4.59 > 1.67). In other words, the implementation of choral reading strategy can develop students' reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This strategy has a significant impact on the English learning process, especially helping students in reading comprehension to find information about the text and understand the entire meaning of the text, so that students can practice choral reading as their independent reading comprehension strategy in the future
Abstract:This study is motivated by the lack of use of mathematics learning tools such as student worksheets (LKPD) at MAS Darul Istiqomah Padangsidimpuan, where teacher handbooks and textbooks are more frequently used. Additionally,…
lly, the students' mathematics learning outcomes, particularly in the topic of arithmetic sequences and series, are low. This study aims to assess the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of student worksheets (LKPD) based on brain-based learning (BBL) using crossword puzzles in the topic of arithmetic sequences and series for class X at MAS Darul Istiqomah Padangsidimpuan. This research is a research and development (R&D) study. The development model used in this research is the 4D model, which consists of four stages: Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. The validation of the LKPD includes material validation, media validation, and language validation. The trial was conducted in class X-B, with a total of 19 students at MAS Darul Istiqomah Padangsidimpuan. The material experts, media experts, and language experts each consisted of 2 validators. The results of this study indicate that the developed LKPD meets the eligibility criteria, with an overall validation percentage of 87.32%, categorized as valid. The practicality of all aspects is shown by a value of 85.63%, categorized as very practical. The effectiveness is indicated by an average student learning outcome score of 71%, calculated from the overall average learning outcomes of the students, categorized as effective. Therefore, it can be concluded that the LKPD is feasible, engaging, and capable of improving student learning outcomes.
Abstract:Social media activities carried out by coffee brands are often used, especially to create loyalty among consumers, but challenges and effectiveness need to be considered to maximize the company's potential. This study aims…
ms to determine the brand experience created through social media marketing activities to build brand loyalty. This study will examine social media marketing on the Kopi Kenangan account, sensory brand experience, affective brand experience, behavioral brand experience, intellectual brand experience, value consciousness, brand consciousness, continued usage intention, and brand loyalty, based on the journal by Kumar & Hsieh (2024) titled “How do social media marketing activities affect brand loyalty?” The mediating role of brand experience and Ismail (2017) with the title “The influence of perceived social media marketing activities on brand loyalty: The mediation effect of brand and value consciousness.” The research method used is quantitative, conducting a survey using Google Forms with a sample size of 400 respondents, consisting of Kopi Kenangan consumers who consistently purchase Kopi Kenangan products and recommend Kopi Kenangan products. Descriptive analysis was then conducted based on structural equation modeling and partial least squares data using SmartPLS. The results showed that social media activities influence Kopi Kenangan brand loyalty through brand experience. The results were statistically analyzed using a significance level of 0.05. The researcher found that the calculated t-value was greater than the table t-value (7.577 > 1.65). In other words, social media activities influence brand loyalty. Kopi Kenangan can maximize strategies to enhance brand loyalty through social media activities, which can also serve as a reference for future strategic development.
Abstract:E-commerce has become one of the most dynamic industries in the digital era, and electronic word of mouth (eWOM) greatly influences consumer behaviour. Shopee, as a popular e-commerce platform in West Java, faces challenges…
ges in increasing user purchase intention, particularly with an approach based on review communication and brand image. The objective of this research is to examine how eWOM credibility, quantity, and quality impact purchase intention, with brand image as the mediating variable and situational context as the moderating variable in the study of the Shopee application in West Java. This study uses a quantitative approach with the Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) method. Data were collected from 500 respondents who are users of the Shopee application in West Java. The research results show that eWOM quantity has the greatest influence on purchase intention, followed by brand image, which has been shown to be a significant mediator. On the other hand, eWOM credibility and quality do not have a direct impact on purchase intention. Furthermore, situational context as a moderating variable does not have a significant impact on the relationship between eWOM quantity and brand image. This study helps e-commerce businesses create better data-driven marketing strategies. To build trust and encourage customer purchasing decisions, it is important to increase the number of reviews, enhance brand reputation, and improve the quality and credibility of the reviews.
Abstract:This study aims to improve students' reading skills by implementing the phonics teaching method in the first grade of SDN 4 Geresik Tasikmalaya. In this study, we used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) Method following…
the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which consists of two cycles. Each cycle involves the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, interviews, pretest-posttest, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the phonics method succeeded in improving the reading skills of grade 1 students, both in recognizing letters, spelling words, reading simple sentences, and understanding the contents of the reading. This can be seen from the increase in reading test scores and student activities during the learning process.
Abstract:Abstract This study is motivated by the financial literacy of generation Z and also the quality of life insurance products in Indonesia which are moderated by gender in influencing a person's interest in buying life insurance…
surance in Indonesia. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive relationship approach. Determination of the sample in this study was carried out by calculating using the Bernoulli formula, with a total of 384 respondents. The data analysis technique used is the Structural Equation Model - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results of the study show that financial literacy (X1) and product quality (X2) do not have a significant effect on buying interest (Y) where the p-values of both variables are <0.05. Other findings also state that Gender (Z) does not significantly moderate financial literacy and product quality. The conclusion of this study is that the factors that make generation Z interested in buying insurance products are influenced by their perceptions of financial literacy and product quality. More specifically, the perception of product quality factors has a significant and positive influence on generation Z's interest in buying life insurance products in Indonesia. The findings show that of the two variables, product quality can be the strongest predictor in predicting generation Z's interest in purchasing life insurance products. Financial literacy cannot significantly predict generation Z's interest in purchasing insurance products.
Keywords : financial literacy, product quality, gender, purchasing intention
Abstract:The problems of learning Indonesian can be seen by focusing this study on teaching materials, learning processes, and cultural differences. The design of this research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research…
h type. The data in this research are in the form of speech containing information obtained from notes on the results of questionnaires that have been submitted to foreign students. In accordance with the research objective, namely to describe the problems of learning Indonesian for foreign students of the BIPA program. The data source in this research is the results of a questionnaire obtained from external campus activities carried out by researchers together with foreign students. The results of the research show that there are problems with foreign students when learning Indonesian.
Keywords: Problems, teaching materials, learning processes, and cultural differences.
Abstract:This research aims to describe the form and the meaning of each fi`il ṡulāṡi mazīd in surah Al-Fatḥ. Fi`il ṡulāṡi mazīd is a fi`il that consists of three original letters and gets additional letters totaling one, two, and…
g one, two, and three letters. This type of research is qualitative research with a literature study research design. This research focuses on the material of fi`il ṡulāṡi mazīd in ṣaraf. The data in this research are in the form of words in the verse snippets of surah Al-Fatḥ. There are two sources of data used, namely primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection techniques in this research are reading techniques and documentation techniques. The data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this research indicate that there are 66 forms of fi`il ṡulāṡi mazīd in surah Al-Fatḥ spread over 23 verses and divided into several wazans, including 13 fi`il following the wazan فَعَّلَ, 6 fi`il following the wazan فَاعَلَ, 32 fi`il following the wazan أَفْعَلَ, 6 fi`il following the wazan تَفَعَّلَ, 5 fi`il following the wazan اِفْتَعَلَ, 2 fi`il following the wazan اِنْفَعَلَ, and 2 fi`il following the wazan اِسْتَفْعَلَ. Fi`il ṡulāṡi mazīd in Surah Al-Fatḥ not only varies in terms of form, but also contains various meanings according to the wazan of formation. These meanings include لِلتَّعْدِيَةِ, لِلتَّحَوُّلِ, “فَعَّلَ” لِمُطَاوَعَةِ, “فَعَلَ” لِمُطَاوَعَةِ, “أَفْعَلَ” لِمُطَاوَعَةِ, لِلْمُشَارَكَةِ بَيْنَ اثنَيْنِ, الْمُجَرَّد “فَعَلَ” لِمَعْنَى, لِطَلَبِ الْفِعْلِ, لِلدُّخُولِ فِي الشَّيْءِ, dan لِزِيَادَةِ الْمُبَالَغَةِ فِي الْمَعْنَى.
Abstract:The objective of this research was to prove whether using Choral Reading strategy can improve reading comprehension of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This research limited the use of Choral Reading strategy…
egy in improving students’ reading comprehension, which focuses on literal meaning and descriptive text. This research used quasi-experimental research design involving an Experimental class and a control class. The sample of this research were students of VII B as the experimental class, which consisted of 31 students, and the students of VIII A as the control class, which consisted of 31 students. The data was collected through pre-test and post-test. The result confirmed that the mean score of the experimental class had increased from 44.87 to 73.83. On the other hand, in the control class, it has increased from 48.29 to 62.64. The result of the test was analyzed statistically by applying 0.05 level significance. The researcher found that the value of the t-counted was higher than the t-table (4.59 > 1.67). In the other words, the implementation of choral reading strategy can develop students’ reading comprehension of the eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 13 Palu. This strategy has a significant impact on the English learning process, especially helping students in reading comprehension to find information about the text and understand the entire meaning of the text, so that students can practice choral reading as their independent reading comprehension strategy in the future
Abstract:Environmental awareness among humans regarding the importance of preserving nature—bestowed by Allah as a means to sustain life—is gradually declining. Irresponsible human actions frequently lead to environmental damage…
age and ecological imbalance. If left unaddressed, such behavior poses serious threats to the continuity of life. This study aims to explore the Prophet Muhammad’s hadiths that emphasize the importance of environmental preservation. Employing a qualitative method with a literature review approach, this research analyzes relevant hadiths and scholarly interpretations. The findings reveal that the Prophet’s teachings on ecological preservation are comprehensive and highly relevant to contemporary environmental challenges. Most environmental degradation is a direct result of human actions, and the prophetic hadiths offer foundational solutions—framing what can be understood as an early model of ecological education in Islam.
Keywords : Ecological education, hadith, environment