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The Motif of Language Dominance that Used on Coffee Shop Signboards in Padang City
Get PDFThis study offers a fresh perspective on Linguistic Landscapes (LL) by employing language mapping to analyze the frequency and distribution of language usage. The population data comprised 60 signboards from coffee shops and tourism spots in Padang city center. Qualitative methods were utilized for data collection, with analysis conducted using GIS (Geographic et al.) and Adobe Photoshop, representing innovative approaches in LL research. The analysis commenced with quantifying language usage, encompassing mono/bi/multilingual forms on coffee shop signboards. Subsequently, language mapping was employed to illustrate language distribution and highlight motif of linguistic dominance that used on coffee shop signboards in specific areas on the map. Findings revealed the presence of 12 languages on coffee shop signage, reflecting the global influence and societal preference for modernization. Despite the prominence of foreign languages, Indonesian emerged as the most frequently used, indicating relatively successful implementation of Presidential Regulation No.63 of 2019, although inconsistencies persis
Development of Primary School Teacher Performance Assessment Instruments Based on Main Duties and Functions
Get PDFThis research aims to: create a teacher performance assessment instrument based on main tasks and functions; observe how the teacher performance assessment instrument developed can assess teacher performance well; find out the validity of the teacher performance assessment instrument developed according to material experts and design experts; and find out How effective was the teacher performance assessment instrument developed? The research was conducted at the Region II Elementary School (SD) Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, in January–March 2024, using descriptive data analysis techniques. The development of the training model was carried out using the Thiagarajan Four-D (4-D) development model, which consists of four stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. Data collection techniques used were interviews, questionnaires, and interviews, which were analyzed descriptively. Research subjects are expert validators, supervisors, school principals, and teachers. The research product is a teacher performance assessment instrument based on the main tasks and functions. The results of the material expert assessment show that in the very good category, the average percentage is 87.50% (very good), design experts are at 90.50% (very good), principal respondents are at 88.50% (very good), and teacher respondents are at 87.44% (very good). Furthermore, teacher performance assessment instruments based on main tasks and functions can be used in implementing teacher performance assessment
Knowledge, Skills, and Practices of Global Service Standards Among Graduate Students at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT)
Get PDFThis study employed a descriptive research design to examine the knowledge, skills, and practices (KSP) related to global service standards among graduate students at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT). Using convenient sampling within the "Global Trends in Service Excellence" course, data was collected through a 30-item knowledge test and a survey questionnaire assessing skills and practices. Descriptive statistics, including mean, frequency, and percentage, were utilized for analysis. Results demonstrated a strong foundation in understanding global service standards. Additionally, student respondents showed high proficiency in collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy, and dedication to customer-focused, ethical, and sustainable practices. While adaptability remains an area for potential growth, the findings suggest that SJIT graduate students are well-positioned to succeed in the global service environment. This study offers valuable insights for educators and institutions aiming to prepare students for careers in a globalized service sector
Mythological Identity and The Reconstruction of Spiritual Values in the Legend of Ratu Roro Kidul
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This study explores the mythological identity of Ratu Roro Kidul, a prominent figure in Indonesian folklore, and its implications for local spirituality and culture. Drawing from Mircea Eliade’s concept of mythology as a narrative structure that connects humans to the sacred and Joseph Campbell’s notion of mythological heroes as symbols of cultural identity, the study employs genealogical myth analysis to examine the origins, variations, and roles of Roro Kidul’s myth across Indonesia. The research highlights two main versions of the myth: one linking Roro Kidul to the Majapahit Kingdom as a goddess protecting the Southern Ocean, and the other associating her with the Kingdom of Pajajaran, emphasizing her transformation into a queen of spirits. Both versions reflect the intertwining of spiritual and historical narratives, with Roro Kidul serving as a guardian of nature and a symbol of political legitimacy, especially in relation to the Mataram Sultanate. The study concludes that the myth of Roro Kidul not only represents local beliefs but also functions as a tool for understanding the connection between humans, nature, and the supernatural, while playing a key role in shaping social and political identities in Java. This research paves the way for further studies on the role of myth in the construction of power and cultural identity in Southeast Asia
Evaluation of Clinical Supervision Model to Improve Pedagogical Competence of Elementary School Teachers
Get PDFThis study aims to evaluate a clinical supervision implementation model of the PEDAGOSUP-based clinical supervision model in improving the pedagogical competence of elementary school teachers at the Santa Lusia Virgini Foundation, Pematangsiantar, with a focus on the model developed meeting the standards of feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness for use. The type of research used in this study is R&D (Research and Development). Model development refers to the ADDIE research and development model with the stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The subjects of this study were 50 elementary school teachers at the Santa Lusia Virgini Foundation, Pematangsiantar. The research location was carried out in 3 elementary school units under the auspices of the Santa Lusia Virgini Foundation, Pematangsiantar, namely Santa Lusia Sei Rotan Elementary School, Santa Lusia Siborongborong Elementary School, and Santa Maria Dolok Sanggul Elementary School. The result show that the supervision program has increased the pedagogical competence of teachers in cycles I, II, and III by 37.50%; 62.50%; and 100.00%, respectively. That implementation of clinical supervision is effective and can improve the pedagogical competence of teachers at the Santa Lusia Virgini Foundatio
Teaching Writing Skill Using Instagram and Paper & Pen
Get PDFIn this study, students’ writing score were analyzed to see whether group of students who use paper and pen or Instagram were more effective to be used in teaching writing skill. Besides, students’ response towards those two different methods were analyzed. Comparative research was carried out to know which method is more significance. By using one-way anova, the significance between the comparation use of paper and pen and social media (Instagram) is endeavored during writing process. The research was conducted in five treatments after pre-test were given and followed by post-test. Besides, questionnaire which consist of five close ended questions was also given to endeavor students’ response. The findings from both groups showed that students’ score who used Instagram was more significance. As it was shown that p-value > 0,05 (alpha) which can be concluded that there is significance different between variables of pre-test and post-test of group of students who used Instagram and paper and pen. The result of the questionnaire showed students used Instagram were more positive rather than students who used paper and pen. Students in Instagram group were more comfort during learning writing since they get much more entertainment and vocabulary enrichment through related post appeared on their Instagram account
Drone E-Job Sheet Development: Geospatial Engineering Remote Sensing Subject
Get PDFThis research aims to produce an E-Job Sheet Drone Product for the Class XI Geospatial Engineering Remote Sensing Subject by carrying out feasibility tests, practicality tests, and product effectiveness tests. The research and development methodology uses the 4D development model (four-D models), namely definition, design, development, and dissemination, so that the development design is developed. This research was carried out at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan in class XI Geomatics Engineering in the Remote Sensing (Inderaja) subject. The research results show: (1) E-Jobsheet Drone, suitable for use in remote sensing learning for class XI at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan; (2) Drone E-Jobsheets have proven effective in improving student learning outcomes for class XI at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan compared to conventional learning methods. The application of learning media in the form of E-Jobsheet Drones requires students who are ready to learn independently so that they can achieve optimal learning outcomes by utilizing this media effectivel
The Influence of Financial Report Quality, Profitability and Tax Avoidance Practices on Business Value Through Financial Performance as a Mediating Variable in Banking Sector Companies
Get PDFThis research analyzes the influence of financial report quality, profitability, tax avoidance practices on financial performance; analyze the influence of financial report quality, profitability, tax avoidance practices on business value; and analyzing financial performance in mediating the relationship between financial report quality, profitability and tax avoidance practices and business value. The research sample was 20 (twenty) financial reports from 6 (six) banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the period 2017 to 2022, namely BNI, BRI, Bank Danamon, BCA, Bank CIMB Niaga and Bank Permata with 79 observations. The data collection technique was showed by accessing the official PT website. Indonesia stock exchange. The data analysis technique is path analysis with correlation and regression techniques. The research results show that the quality of financial reports has no effect on business performance; profitability influences business performance; tax avoidance practices have no effect on business performance; the quality of financial reports has no effect on business value; profitability influences the value of banking companies; tax avoidance practices have no effect on business value; financial performance has no effect on the value of banking companies; financial performance cannot mediate the relationship between financial report quality and business value; financial performance cannot mediate the relationship between profitability and firm value; and between tax avoidance practices and firm value
Illicit Sex, Karma and Karmic Discredit in Kunle Afolayan’s Citation
Get PDFKarmic discredit and law of Karma is a belief system in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is a force created by a person’s actions which to a degree determines what that person’s next life or his fate in the current life will be or look like. This belief is widely held on to that many people believe the cause of good or bad things that happens to a person has to do with karma. The catastrophic and astronomic fall of Professor Lucien N’Dyare from his lofty height and enviable academic pedestals is tagged to karmic discredit; not as a result of the damage done to Moremi but as a result of the sexual abuse done to Diatta, a promising young lady and daughter of Mr Cardosa who he deceived to bed with a failed offer of a scholarship which later haunted him to fall at Moremi’s feminist whims. The study adopts Hooks (2000) Feminist theory to interrogate illicit sex and karmic discredit in Kunle Afolayan’s Citation. As Hooks (2000) puts it, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation and oppression. This is exactly what the protagonist in the movie Moremi Oluwa was designed to achieve. She was to liberate female students from the clog of male lecturers who demand sex for grades. Finding reveals that Professor Lucien N’Dyare in the movie made an effortless attempt to sexually harass Moremi Oluwa right in his office, and at a later time, made another attempt to rape her in his residence after he had successfully schemed out a party that lured Moremi Oluwa to his trapped chamber one evening
Dissatisfaction Desires and Deterioration Loneliness in Ernest Hemingway’s Cat in the Rain
Get PDFLike many great writers, Ernest Hemingway used short stories as a new genre of the 20th-century literature to comprehend human psychics in America after the first world war. Hemingway was worried about what could be called the effect of war on human desires. This research will study the dissatisfaction and isolation due to the consequences of war ghosts on Americans in a very short story, Cat in the Rain. The tactic could not be biographical but it depends on human dissatisfaction towards each other. This short story was written when the author was spending the holiday at a hotel in Italy with his lovely wife, gradually becoming alienated to Hadley (his wife). Oddly enough, the story displays a most insensitive spouse, on the other hand, the writer describes himself as extremely serious of masculine old-style satisfaction. The story can be understood as an essential notion in which a woman begins enquiring about her desires and wishes with no responses by the husband who prefers the material objects rather than spiritual ones. The dissatisfaction and alienation affected his lifestyle and way of living, through this story. The researcher is going to focus on the disharmony among spouses and the consequences of the deterioration of the war on Americans. This study reveals the crucial women’s needs while her husband spent most of his time away of the wife desires indifferent