The Effect of Scramble to Improving Vocabulary Mastery of the First Year Student at State Vocational High School 1 Pematangsiantar

In a community, communication is the means by which ideas and messages are passed from one person to another. Language is necessary for individuals to communicate. One of the tools of communication is language. Language is a tool for interaction or communication in society, providing people with ideas, food for thought, and specialized information. Language is either arbitrary or the primary means of inter-human communcation. Language is a system that links gestures and sounds to meaning. The purpose of this study, which was to determine whether using the scramble game improved students' vocabulary in any different meaningful ways and to determine the motivational factors between the participants, was to examine how scramble might be used to improve students' vocabulary ability in the classroom

PENGARUH SKEPTISISME PROFESIONAL, KEAHLIAN FORENSIK, TEKANAN WAKTU, DAN BEBAN KERJA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENDETEKSI KECURANGAN PADA AUDITOR BPKP PERWAKILAN DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

Pendeteksian Kecurangan adalah Upaya awal untuk mengidentifikasi adanya tindakan kecurangan berbentuk korupsi, kecurangan dalam laporan keuangan, dan penyimpangan atas aset dilakukan melalui pendeteksian kecurangan. Oleh sebab itu, auditor khususnya auditor internal, menjadi bagian terpenting dalam pengendalian internal untuk membantu mencegah dan mendeteksi kecurangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis hubungan antara variabel independen seperti skeptisisme profesional, keahlian forensik, tekanan waktu, dan beban kerja terhadap kemampuan mendeteksikecurangan sebagai variabel dependen. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan objek yang merupakan kemampuan mendeteksi kecurangan pada Auditor BPKP Perwakilan (DIY). Populasi dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari seluruh pegawai auditor internal pemerintah yang bekerja pada Auditor BPKP Perwakilan Provinsi D.I.Y. Teknik pemilihan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 45 responden. Data dikumpulkan melalui penyebaran dan pengisian kuesioner kepada responden. Metode analisis yang digunakan meliputi uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji asumsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Penelitian ini menghasilkan temuan bahwa Skeptisisme Profesional, Keahlian Forensik memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan mendeteksi kecurangan, sementara tekanan waktu berpengaruh negatif, dan beban kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan mendeteksi kecurangan

AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ON STUDENTS’ CONVERSATION IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION OF TENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 1 PEMATANG SIANTAR

Figurative language is language that uses figures of speech (ways of saying one thing and meaning another). This research discusses the analysis of figurative language in conversation in the interaction of tenth grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Pematang Siantar. In this research, researcher used descriptive qualitative research methods. The way researcher to collected data is that researchers make observations at school and the instrument of the researcher to collected data is audio record.  In order for researchers to easily analyze the conversation, researchers must understand the meaning of the conversation. In this study, researcher found 2 types of figurative language, namely cynicism and hyperbole. From 5 conversation data, the researcher found 7 sentences of hyperbole type figurative language (21.8%) and 14 sentences of cynicism type (43.75%).  From these results, it was found that students more often use these 2 types of figurative language. The benefit of this research is that by studying figurative language, students can understand the figurative language they used when communicating daily and students become more aware of where and when to use figurative language so that misunderstandings do not occur, including in the learning process

Tingkat Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Perilaku Remaja tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 Medan

Background: Reproductive health is one of the most important things for human life, which includes a complete physical, mental, social welfare condition in all matters relating to the function and role of the reproductive system. Reproductive health education should be given since adolescence, because adolescence is a phase towards more mature reproduction. Adolescent problems related to reproductive health, often stem from a lack of information, understanding and awareness to achieve reproductive health. Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents about reproductive health at SMK Negeri 8 Medan. Methods: This study was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. The research data is primary data, namely by filling out a questionnaire. The sample of this research is 96 people. The sample technique is stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using the SPSS computer program using descriptive statistical tests and displaying the results in distribution and frequency tables. Results: Knowledge level of adolescents in SMK Negeri 8 Medan is good (59.4%), attitude level is good (80.2%) and behavior level is good (99%). Conclusion: The level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents about health reproduction at SMK Negeri 8 is classified as good. Keywords: adolescent, attitude, behavior, knowledge, reproductive health     Latar Belakang: Kesehatan reproduksi merupakan salah satu hal yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan manusia yaitu mencakup keadaan sejahtera baik fisik, mental, sosial yang utuh dalam segala hal yang berkaitan dengan fungsi, peran dari sistem reproduksi. Pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi sebaiknya diberikan sejak remaja, karena remaja merupakan fase menuju reproduksi yang lebih matang. Permasalahan remaja yang berkaitan dengan kesehatan reproduksi, sering kali berakar dari kurangnya informasi, pemahaman dan kesadaran untuk mencapai keadaan sehat secara reproduksi. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 Medan. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional. Data penelitian adalah data primer yaitu dengan pengisian kuesioner. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 96 orang. Teknik sampel adalah stratified random sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan program komputer SPSS menggunakan uji statistik deskriptif dan menampilkan hasil dalam tabel distribusi dan frekuensi. Hasil: Tingkat pengetahuan remaja SMK Negeri 8 Medan tergolong baik (59,4%), tingkat sikap tergolong baik (80,2%), dan tingkat perilaku tergolong baik (99%). Kesimpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 tergolong baik. Kata kunci: kesehatan reproduksi, pengetahuan, perilaku, remaja, sika

Challenges and benefits teachers on the implementation of the Curriculum Merdeka: A systematic literature review

The Merdeka Curriculum, introduced as a replacement for the 2013 Curriculum, is a recent educational framework widely adopted in Indonesia with the overarching goal of enhancing the quality of learning implementation in the country. Given that teachers play a pivotal role in any curriculum by designing learning experiences and engaging directly with students, this research aims to explore teachers' perceptions of the Merdeka Curriculum, specifically examining the challenges and benefits associated with this new educational framework in Indonesia. Employing a systematic literature review as the research method, the findings indicate that, on the whole, teachers maintain a positive outlook on the Merdeka Curriculum, recognizing its potential to elevate the quality of learning. However, when delving into teacher readiness concerning the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum spanning areas like planning, executing learning activities, and conducting assessments it is revealed that teacher perceptions are currently deemed only sufficient. This underscores the need for additional training to enhance teachers' knowledge and skills in effectively implementing the Merdeka Curriculum

PENGARUH TEKNIK MOZAIK TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH DI DESA PONDOK BULUH KECAMATAN DOLOK PANRIBUAN KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN TAHUN 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 5-25% of preschool children suffer from minor brain dysfunction, including impaired fine motor development. About 9% of children experience anxiety disorders, 11-15% are easily emotional, 9-15% are behavioral disorders. Around 16% of toddlers in Indonesia are reported to experience developmental disorders in the form of intelligence disorders due to brain development disorders, hearing problems and motor disorders. Impaired growth and development in children in Indonesia is classified as a major public health problem. The aim of the research is to determine the influence of the mosaic technique on the fine motor development of preschool-age children in Pondok Buluh Village, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency in 2023. This research design is Quasi Experimental with one group pre test post test. The total population, namely all preschool children in Pondok Buluh village, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency, was 25 people and the sample used accidental sampling, namely 17 respondents. The data used uses primary and secondary data. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate using non-parametric samples with mosaic technique tests has an influence on the motoric development of preschool children in Pondok Buluh Village, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency.The research results were obtained using the T test with results showing sig-α 0.000 < 0.05. The mosaic technique has an influence on the motor development of preschool children in Pondok Buluh Village, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency. The conclusion is that there is an influence of the mosaic technique on the motor development of preschool children in Pondok Buluh Village, Dolok Panribuan District, Simalungun Regency in 2023. It is hoped that pregnant women will seek information about the importance of prenatal check-ups at least 6 times during pregnancy. Keywords : Mosaic, motor development, pre-school children

SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PRIORITAS CALON PENERIMA BANTUAN PROGRAM INDONESIA PINTAR (PIP) PADA SISWA TINGKAT SEKOLAH DASAR MENGGUNAKAN METODE MOORA

Regarding assistance from the recipients of the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) because there are so many prospective recipients of PIP assistance who volunteered to get the assistance, the process of delivering aid is sometimes not on target. Invalid data causes errors in the distribution of PIPs given to recipients who are entitled to receive them. Special Decision Support System (SPK) was built to support the solution of a problem or for an opportunity, one of the PIP aid recipient's approval in the Binjai City Education Office so that it is right on target for students who will get PIP assistance. The role of decision support systems is needed to improve the efficiency of decision making in determining students who are eligible for PIP assistance. The method used in this system uses the Multi-Objective Optimization method on the basis of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) and by using 7 (seven) criteria, namely family conditions, report card scores, parental work, number of dependents, number of dependents of children who attend school, home conditions and parents' income as well as 10 (ten) alternatives that are student data. Based on the results of calculations using the MOORA method, students on behalf of MM (A9) are the best alternative to be given PIP assistance with a value of 0.284

Pengaruh financial distress, ukuran perusahaan klien dan ukuran kap terhadap pergantian auditor pada sektor industri barang konsumsi di bei

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh financial distress, ukuran  perusahaan klien dan ukuran KAP terhadap pergantian auditor. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder laporan auditan perusahaan sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2016-2018. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua perusahaan sektor industri barang konsumsi menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Sampel yang layak digunakan sebanyak 30 perusahaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode analisis regresi logistik dengan penggunaan program SPSS 24. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian oleh penelti, menunjukkan bahwa financial distress tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pergantian auditor. sedangkan ukuran perusahaan klien dan ukuran KAP berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pergantian auditor

PENGARUH PENYULUHAN MELALUI MEDIA VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN WANITA USIA SUBUR TENTANG PEMERIKSAAN PAP SMEAR DI BANJAR KAYUTULANG DESA CANGGU

Cervical cancer begins in the cells that line the cervix at the bottom of the uterus and spreads progressively across a woman's cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina). One of the preventive measures that has been carried out is screening through the Acetic Acid Visual Inspection method and pap smear. Health education can be delivered using a variety of ways and media/tools. One form of conveying messages in communication and providing health education is counseling. The media for conducting counseling uses video media. Video media is one of the practical audio-visual electronic media and is entertaining and suitable for learning with advances in technology. Health education through video media has advantages in terms of providing good visualization to facilitate the process of absorbing knowledge. This research aims to determine the influence of education through video media on the knowledge of women of childbearing age regarding Pap smear examinations. in Banjar Kayutulang, Canggu Village               This research uses a quasi-experimental design type of research with nonequivalent control group design research. The sample selection in this research used the Total Sampling Technique. The sample from this research was all WUS as many as 80 people. Data were analyzed using analysis using the Mann-Whitney test          The results of the analysis using the Mann-Whitney test from the results of the statistical tests carried out obtained a value of p=0.00 (<0.05) which means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted and it can be concluded that there is an influence of education via video media on the knowledge of women of childbearing age about pap examinations. smear in Banjar Kayutulang, Canggu Village. Based on the results of this research, it is hoped that women of childbearing age can increase their knowledge about early detection of cervical cancer by doing a Pap Smear examination

Pengaruh Lokasi dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Konsumen di Pasar Tradisional Suka Ramai

Tujuan penelitianini untuk mengetahui pengaruh lokasi dan harga terhadap keputusan konsumen. Konsumen di Pasar Sukaramai Kota Medan sebagai subjek penelitian, sebanyak 30 konsumen dijadikan sampel dari penelitian ini . Teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda dengan alat bantu analisis yaitu SPSS versi 23. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lokasi memiliki pengaruh yang positf serta signifikan terhadap keputusan konsumen. Harga juga memilki pengaruh yangpositif serta signifikan terhadap keputusan konsumen