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Barthesian semiotics in Jungkook's “SOMEBODY”: Love and Heartbreak

2026-01-13T05:53:46+07:00

Music is a strong medium that touches feelings, strengthens cultural narratives, and also challenges the myths of society. This study adopts Roland Barthes' semiotic theory analyzing song “Somebody” by Jungkook, focusing on between denotation, connotation, and myth. Using qualitative content analysis, the study investigates how it constructs and deconstructs romantic myths about love, heartbreak, and emotional detachment. While the lyrics do follow traditional narratives-eternal love and moving on linearly-eventually its betray those ideals by illustrating heartbreak as rather complex and non-linear. The revelation this study provides is that “Somebody” operates both as reflecting dominant ideological configurations in the culture and a criticism of them, thereby, adding even more nuanced reflections on post-breakup emotions. Engaging Barthesian semiotics, this study brings to light the popular music's view of creating and recreating perceptions of love, loss, and resilience the listener might have. The findings are also part of broader debates on semiotics in music beyond the narrative of contemporary culture as relevant to the lyrical narrative.

The effectiveness of using webtoon-based comic media on student’s math anxiety

2026-01-13T05:53:49+07:00

The background of this research is based on the high level of students’ anxiety toward mathematics, especially in physiological, cognitive, and behavioral aspects. The ethnomathematics approach is used to connect the concept of sets with local cultural elements through the Makyong dance. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Webtoon comic learning media based on ethnomathematics and Makyong dance in reducing math anxiety among Hang Nadim Batam vocational school students on the topic of sets, with a sample of 17 students from a population of 66 eleventh-grade students. The research method used is a quasi-experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research instrument is a math anxiety questionnaire analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and N-Gain. Based on the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test results, the Z value = -3.624 with Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000. Since the Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) < α (0.000 < 0.05), H is rejected and H₁ is accepted. The results show a decrease in students’ math anxiety, with an average pretest score of 41.71 and a posttest score of 74.88. The average N-Gain score of 0.56 indicates a moderate level of effectiveness. Thus, the use of Webtoon comic learning media based on ethnomathematics and Makyong dance is proven to be quite effective in significantly reducing students’ math anxiety.

Analysis of the implementation of the Love Curriculum as an effort to improve ecological understanding of Madrasah Tsanawiyah students

2026-01-13T05:53:54+07:00

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Love Curriculum as a strategy to enhance ecological understanding among students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah. The research is motivated by the existing gap between students’ ecological knowledge and its practical application in daily life, where learning that focuses primarily on cognitive aspects has not fully succeeded in fostering ecological awareness and attitudes. The research method employed is a qualitative approach with a literature review design, involving the collection, examination, and analysis of various sources related to ecological education, character education, and the Love Curriculum. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive-analytical content analysis to identify the forms of Love Curriculum implementation, the obstacles encountered in its application, and its impact on students’ ecological attitudes. The findings reveal that the implementation of the Love Curriculum is realized through the integration of love values in subject learning, extracurricular activities, teacher role modeling, and school-based programs. The challenges identified include limited teacher understanding, lack of supporting facilities, low student participation, and insufficient support from the social environment. Nevertheless, the application of the Love Curriculum has shown a positive impact in shaping students’ ecological attitudes, both individually, collectively, and affectively.

The effect of Heyzine flipbook-based digital learning media on students' understanding of mathematical concepts

2026-01-13T05:53:59+07:00

Based on a preliminary survey, students at Grade X SMK IT Darussalam Boarding School 01 Batam demonstrated a low understanding of mathematical concepts. This study aimed to examine: (1) the effect of Heyzine Flipbook-based digital learning media on students’ mathematical concept understanding, (2) the effect of conventional learning, and (3) the differences between the two methods. Using a quantitative approach, the population included all Grade X students in the 2025/2026 academic year. Purposive sampling was applied, with Grade X TKJ A (24 students) as the experimental class and Grade X TKJ B (19 students) as the control class. Data were collected through essay tests, consisting of three validated and reliable items. Data analysis involved assessing normality and homogeneity, as well as conducting hypothesis tests. The results revealed that: (1) Heyzine Flipbook significantly improved students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, (2) conventional learning also showed an effect on students’ understanding, though at a lower level, and (3) a significant difference was found between the two approaches, with Heyzine Flipbook proving more effective in enhancing students’ mathematical concept understanding.

The contribution of cultural values to education in the Mangupa-upa tradition of the Batak Mandailing community

2026-01-13T05:54:02+07:00

This research is motivated by the importance of preserving cultural values in the Mangupa-upa tradition of the Mandailing Batak people, which has religious, social, and moral significance. The problem addressed in this research is how Mandailing cultural values are reflected in the Mangupa-upa tradition. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the cultural values in the Mangupa-upa ceremony in relation to Koentjaraningrat's cultural elements theory. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, documentation, and literature study techniques on the implementation of Mangupa-upa. The results of the research indicate that the Mangupa-upa tradition encompasses five cultural elements: the religious system, social organization, knowledge system, language, and arts.

Does introduction to the school field affect interest in becoming an economics teacher?

2026-01-13T05:58:43+07:00

The purpose of the school field introduction (PLP) is to train skilled educators. PLP activities are designed to increase interest in education and knowledge about the teaching profession, even though not all students want to become teachers. The purpose of this study is to determine how school field introduction affects the enthusiasm of seventh-semester Economics Education students at Pamulang University in teaching economics. This study uses quantitative and associative research methodologies. The research sample consisted of one hundred students who had participated in the PLP. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires. The research instruments were tested for validity and reliability. Simple linear regression was used to analyse the data. According to the research findings, the desire of Pamulang University Economics Education Bachelor’s degree students to become economics teachers is influenced by their field introduction. The inclusion of the school field had an impact on interest in becoming an economics teacher, as indicated by the estimated t value > t table (9.189 > 1.984) and significance < 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05), after which Ho was discarded.

Integration of Geogebra and Desmos in analytical geometry learning: Its effect on students' mathematical reflective thinking

2026-01-13T06:01:48+07:00

This study aims to examine the effect of integrating GeoGebra and Desmos in Analytic Geometry learning on students’ mathematical reflective thinking ability. Both software applications were implemented simultaneously within a single instructional scenario, complementing each other in facilitating visualization, exploration, and conceptual reflection in analytic geometry. The study employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a Randomized Control Group Only Design. The research participants consisted of 27 third-semester students from the Mathematics Education (Tadris Matematika) Program at IAIN Kerinci, divided into an experimental group (III A, 14 students) and a control group (IIIB, 13 students). The experimental group received instruction in Analytic Geometry through the integrated use of GeoGebra and Desmos, whereas the control group was taught using conventional methods. The research instrument was an essay-type test that required mathematical reflective thinking. The instrument was validated through content and empirical validity testing, demonstrating high reliability with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.958. Data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test after meeting the assumptions of normality and homogeneity. The results showed that there was an effect of mathematical reflective thinking skills on students in the experimental class (sig. < 0.05). These findings confirm that the integrated use of GeoGebra and Desmos functions effectively as reflective cognitive tools in supporting the development of students’ mathematical reflective thinking ability in Analytic Geometry learning.