Abstract:Tenaga kerja perempuan di sektor industri rumahan memiliki beban ganda yang unik, yaitu menjalankan peran produktif sebagai pekerja sekaligus peran domestik sebagai pengelola rumah tangga secara bersamaan dan dalam ruang…
yang sama. Kondisi ini berpotensi memicu stres kerja yang tidak terkelola dengan baik serta ketimpangan work-life balance, namun seringkali tidak disadari oleh pelaku usaha itu sendiri karena dianggap sebagai bagian yang wajar dari kehidupan sehari-hari. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan tenaga kerja perempuan pelaku industri rumahan di Kelurahan Titi Papan, Kecamatan Medan Deli, Kota Medan, dalam mengenali gejala stres kerja, menerapkan teknik manajemen stres sederhana, serta menyusun strategi keseimbangan antara kehidupan kerja dan kehidupan pribadi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui metode sosialisasi partisipatif yang meliputi ceramah interaktif, diskusi kelompok, simulasi teknik relaksasi, serta pendampingan penyusunan rencana aksi pribadi. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test terhadap peserta untuk mengukur perubahan pemahaman sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai gejala dan penyebab stres kerja, teknik pengelolaan stres, serta pentingnya menjaga keseimbangan kehidupan kerja dan pribadi. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model intervensi berkelanjutan bagi kelompok tenaga kerja perempuan sektor informal di wilayah perkotaan lain yang memiliki karakteristik serupa.
Abstract:Perkembangan digitalisasi di sektor perbankan menuntut lulusan sekolah menengah kejuruan memiliki kompetensi dalam penggunaan aplikasi administrasi perbankan berbasis digital, salah satunya Cash Management System (CMS).…
Namun, sebagian besar siswa SMK Bina Satria Medan belum memperoleh pembelajaran praktis mengenai penggunaan CMS sebagai salah satu layanan perbankan digital. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan siswa mengenai konsep, fitur, serta penerapan CMS dalam aktivitas administrasi perbankan. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyampaian materi, demonstrasi penggunaan CMS, praktik langsung, diskusi, serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Kegiatan diikuti oleh siswa SMK Bina Satria Medan yang menunjukkan partisipasi aktif selama pelaksanaan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta terhadap fungsi CMS, proses transaksi digital, dan pentingnya keamanan dalam penggunaan layanan perbankan elektronik. Selain itu, peserta mampu mengoperasikan fitur-fitur dasar CMS melalui simulasi yang diberikan. Dengan demikian, kegiatan edukasi ini berhasil meningkatkan literasi administrasi digital perbankan dan menjadi bekal awal bagi siswa dalam menghadapi kebutuhan kompetensi di dunia kerja.
Abstract:Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih ditemukannya berbagai kesalahan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika, khususnya pada materi Teorema Pythagoras. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis jenis-jenis kesalahan…
lahan siswa dalam mengerjakan soal Teorema Pythagoras berdasarkan Teori Nolting. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek siswa kelas VIII SMP Budi Murni 4 Medan. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes uraian berbentuk soal kontekstual sebanyak empat butir serta pedoman wawancara untuk memperkuat data hasil tes. Analisis data dilakukan dengan mengklasifikasikan kesalahan siswa ke dalam kategori Careless Errors, Concept Errors, Application Errors, dan Test Taking Errors sesuai Teori Nolting.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesalahan yang paling dominan dilakukan siswa adalah Concept Errors, yaitu kesalahan dalam memahami konsep dasar Teorema Pythagoras, terutama dalam mengklasifikasikan jenis segitiga. Selain itu, ditemukan pula Careless Errors berupa kecerobohan dalam penulisan, Application Errors berupa ketidakmampuan menerapkan rumus, serta Test Taking Errors berupa tidak dituliskannya jawaban akhir meskipun proses sudah benar.Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, disimpulkan bahwa kesalahan siswa dipengaruhi oleh lemahnya pemahaman konsep, rendahnya keterampilan penerapan rumus, serta kurangnya ketelitian. Oleh karena itu, guru disarankan untuk memperkuat pemahaman konsep, memberikan latihan soal kontekstual yang bervariasi, serta membiasakan siswa melakukan pemeriksaan kembali terhadap jawabannya.
Abstract:This study investigates the difficulties faced by fourth-grade students at SDN 060878 Krakatau Medan Timur in understanding English classroom instructions. The research identifies four main obstacles: limited vocabulary…
mastery, low confidence and motivation, less varied teaching strategies, and minimal English exposure outside school. The study also highlights effective teacher efforts such as repeating instructions, providing bilingual explanations, using demonstrations, and implementing interactive activities. These findings are expected to guide teachers in creating more adaptive and supportive instructional practices in elementary English learning.
Abstract:This study aims to examine the concept of semantic fields in the thought of Ahmad Mukhtar Umar and its relevance to Arabic language learning. The research employs a qualitative approach with the library study method, which…
ch is based on theoretical analysis of relevant scholarly literature. The data consist of primary and secondary sources. The primary data are obtained from Ahmad Mukhtar Umar’s works discussing ‘ilm al-dalālah (semantics), while the secondary data come from books, journal articles, and websites related to semantics and Arabic language learning. The findings show that Ahmad Mukhtar Umar’s linguistic thought is built upon the integration of classical Arabic linguistic traditions and modern linguistic theories, emphasizing language as a dynamic and contextual system of meaning. The concept of the semantic field is understood as a network of semantic relations among vocabulary items, encompassing synonymy, hyponymy, part–whole relations, antonymy, and incompatibility. The study concludes that applying the concept of semantic fields in Arabic language learning enables thematic and conceptual vocabulary development, thereby supporting more meaningful, communicative, and contextual learning.
Abstract:This study aims to develop Topworksheet as students descriptive reading worksheet at SMP Negeri 21 Medan. Data consisted of an analysis of students' needs, interests, and challenges in using Topworksheet as descriptive reading…
eading worksheet, sourced from 20 ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 21 Medan. Techniques for collecting data included distributing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and documentation. Instruments used were interview sheets, printed documents, and questionnaires. This study involved six key stages of Borg and Gall method, which included: gathering data and information, analyzing the data, designing the product, expert validation, revising and finalizing the product. The result of gathering and analyzing data showed that students had low interest in descriptive reading text due to monotonous and unvaried worksheets. This data identified students’ necessity (85%), lacks (55%) and wants (65%) for an interactive worksheet, engaging worksheet to develop reading understanding. The material designing and revising stage resulted in the Topworksheet Web, which consists of interactive descriptive reading practices, utilizing Canva-based visualization and educational games, including a glossary and word search. The expert validation involved a lecturer and a teacher, was 87.2%, and 98.4%, achieving an "Excellent" category. Based on the high validation scores from the experts, it can be concluded that the final product, the Topworksheet Web, is a highly appropriate and effective students' descriptive reading worksheet tailored to the specific needs of students at SMP Negeri 21 Medan.
Abstract:Minat berwirausaha generasi muda di Indonesia masih tergolong rendah, meskipun bangsa Indonesia sedang berada pada periode bonus demografi yang seharusnya dapat dimanfaatkan untuk mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi melalui kewirausahaan.…
wirausahaan. Kondisi tersebut menunjukkan adanya kesenjangan antara potensi sumber daya manusia produktif dengan realisasi minat berwirausaha, khususnya pada generasi Z yang memiliki peluang besar dalam menciptakan lapangan kerja dan mendorong inovasi usaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh wawasan kewirausahaan dan lingkungan keluarga terhadap minat berwirausaha generasi Z di Desa Sayang, Kabupaten Sumedang. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 100 responden dari kalangan generasi Z. Instrumen penelitian diuji melalui uji validitas dan reliabilitas, sedangkan data dianalisis menggunakan analisis jalur (path analysis) dengan bantuan perangkat lunak SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wawasan kewirausahaan dan lingkungan keluarga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berwirausaha generasi Z, baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Temuan ini mendukung penelitian terdahulu yang menegaskan bahwa pengetahuan kewirausahaan serta dukungan keluarga merupakan faktor penting dalam meningkatkan minat berwirausaha. Penelitian ini mengimplikasikan perlunya penguatan pendidikan kewirausahaan serta peran aktif keluarga untuk mendorong lahirnya wirausahawan muda di tingkat desa
Abstract:This study aims to improve the ability to write descriptive essays using the drill method among seventh-grade students in Class VII-2 at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan. The use of the drill method is expected…
ted to help students understand the material and write descriptive essays, thereby improving their skills. This study was conducted at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan. The research subjects were the 7th-grade Class 2, consisting of 30 students. The study was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of two sessions. Research data were obtained from (1) observations, (2) interviews, and (3) tests in the form of student assignments (written work) and photographic documentation taken during the activities. The results of the study indicate that the use of the drill method can improve students’ ability to write descriptive essays. This is evidenced by improvements in the learning process, particularly in the learning environment, where students are more focused during instruction. This is evident in the pre-cycle average student score of 66.16; in Cycle I, the average score increased to 73.5, and in Cycle II, it further increased to 82.5. Overall, in Cycle II, all aspects of descriptive writing showed a highly significant improvement. Based on these research results, it can be concluded that the use of the drill method was successful and capable of improving the descriptive writing skills of seventh-grade students in Class VII-2 at Pangeran Antasari Junior High School in Medan.
Abstract:This study examines the impact of ethical leadership, innovation adoption, and creativity on company performance within Indonesia's fast-fashion industry. As the industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability…
y and social responsibility, understanding the relationships between these organizational capabilities becomes crucial for competitive advantage. Using a quantitative methodology, this research employed saturated sampling of 87 managers from fast-fashion companies across major Indonesian cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Medan. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0 through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model demonstrated strong reliability and validity, with all constructs exceeding recommended thresholds for Cronbach's Alpha (0.832-0.873), Composite Reliability (0.883-0.911), and Average Variance Extracted (0.603-0.671). Discriminant validity was confirmed through Fornell-Larcker criterion and HTMT ratios below 0.85. The findings reveal that ethical leadership, innovation adoption, and creativity function as complementary organizational resources that collectively enhance company performance rather than operating in isolation. These results provide empirical evidence for the synergistic effects of leadership behavior, technological orientation, and creative capacity in driving organizational success. The study contributes to management literature by demonstrating the integrated nature of these capabilities and offers practical guidance for fast-fashion companies seeking sustainable competitive advantage through ethical practices, systematic innovation, and creative organizational cultures.
Abstract:This study aims to determine the effect of accounting information systems, audit quality and knowledge partially on the accuracy of audit opinion provision at Public Accounting Firms in Medan. The sample selection method…
in this study was carried out using purposive sampling. The sample was taken as many as 45 respondents from a total population of 244 auditors working at 20 Public Accounting Firms in Medan. The independent variables in this study are accounting information systems (X1), audit quality (X2) and knowledge (X3), while the dependent variable is the accuracy of audit opinion provision. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study indicate that the Accounting Information System has a significant effect on the accuracy of audit opinion provision at Public Accounting Firms in Medan. Audit quality has a significant effect on the accuracy of audit opinion provision at Public Accounting Firms in Medan. Knowledge has a significant effect on the accuracy of audit opinion provision at Public Accounting Firms in Medan. Accounting Information Systems, audit quality and knowledge simultaneously have a significant effect on the accuracy of audit opinion provision at Public Accounting Firms in Medan.