Indonesia has great potential for renewable energy development, including biomass, which can be utilized as an alternative energy source. Bagasse, an abundant agricultural waste, is one type of biomass that has not been optimally utilized. Through the pyrolysis process, bagasse can be converted into high-value products such as bio-oil, biochar, and gas. This study aims to determine the optimum …
Noodles are one of the most popular processed food products due to their practicality, affordability, and ease of preparation. However, conventional noodles are primarily made from wheat flour, which is low in dietary fiber and micronutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to develop more nutritious noodle formulations by utilizing local ingredients such as sago flour and bok choy (pakcoy) vegetab…
This study investigates the effect of using English poetry on students’ vocabulary mastery and writing skill at the junior high school level. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design involving two classes: an experimental class taught through English poetry and a control class taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests in writing, assessing …
This study aims to produce teaching materials for learning hikayat in the form of E-books to facilitate teachers and students in increasing their knowledge of hikayat. The method used is the Research and Development (R&D) method, with the ADDIE model. Data collection was carried out using a measuring instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The questionnaires are teacher questionnaire instrum…
This study aims to investigate the effect of using Duolingo as a gamification app on junior high school students’ self-directed learning ability and writing skills. It also explores the students’ perception of their self-directed learning ability after using Duolingo in an out-of-class context. By focusing on both cognitive outcomes (writing skills) and affective-behavioral aspects (self-di…
In facing global competition and the rapid technological advancements of the 21st century, improving the quality of human resources through education—particularly science education is essential. Science education must adapt to technological progress and emphasize 21st-century skills, such as the 4Cs (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity). However, in reality, scienc…
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This research is motivated by the importance of environmental literacy skills in science learning that must be possessed by students. Environmental literacy skills can provide meaningful learning experiences for students. However, the facts in the field found that students' environmental literacy skills are still low because they have not been trained optimally. One way to train environmental l…
Education plays an important role in forming quality human resources, one of which is through strengthening scientific literacy and scientific attitudes. However, the results of the study show that the scientific literacy of Indonesian students is still low, including at SMPN 1 Tanah Merah, especially in connecting scientific concepts with everyday life and local culture. The material on effort…
This study was motivated by problems in science education, particularly in understanding physics concepts. One factor that influences students' understanding of concepts is learning motivation, but teaching in schools is still dominated by lecture methods. Experiments are rarely conducted due to limited equipment, while the learning media commonly used are worksheets and printed books. This…
This research is motivated by several problems, namely the abstract nature and lack of visual media for thermodynamic material, as well as the low level of concept understanding and spatial thinking skills among students. To address these issues, this research focuses on developing an AR-based interactive module, testing its validity and practicality, as well as analyzing the significance o…
The development of science and technology in the 21st century demands that students possess argumentative skills, particularly in physics learning. However, observations at MAN 1 Pekanbaru indicate that students' argumentative abilities are still low, as shown by minimal participation in discussions and shallow responses. A needs analysis involving 58 students revealed that 53.4% felt that …
The Global Innovation Index Report 2023 recorded that Indonesia ranks 7th among ASEAN countries. This indicates that in terms of innovation, the Indonesian nation is still far behind other countries in the ASEAN region (data.tempo.co). In line with this finding, the results of a student needs analysis questionnaire show that students have a low category of creative thinking ability at 33.3%. Re…
21st century learning is a learning process that directs students to have high-level thinking skills. High-level thinking skills are a process that leads students to the highest cognitive level, where students are able to think critically, creatively, logically, and systematically, skillfully analyzing, evaluating and re-creating. High-level thinking skills (HOTS) are needed so that each studen…
Economic literacy is a crucial competence that students must possess to make rational financial decisions in their daily lives. However, data indicate that students in Indonesia still have relatively low levels of economic literacy. This study aims to analyze the influence of parents' social status, internet media usage, and learning motivation on the economic literacy of twelfth-grade students…
This study aims to analyze the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in increasing the acceleration of the rural economy in Ukui District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province. Rural economic development is an important part of national development, but still faces challenges such as poverty, limited capital and the gap between villages and cities. The government initiated BUMDes as one of…
This research is motivated by the occurrence of learning loss in learning, which results in less effective learning in school. The presence of the Merdeka Curriculum as a solution to educational problems provides learning for teachers to be better prepared to become educators who are better able to manage the classroom well, to increase student interest in learning, and student learning achieve…
This study aims to analyze the level of digital financial literacy among university students and its influence on consumptive behavior and the use of emoney. The research involved 210 students from the Economics Education Study Program across two universities in Pekanbaru City. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares St…
Technological advances in the 21st century have had a significant influence on various fields, including education. These advances provide opportunities to improve the quality of education, particularly through learning tools designed to present and illustrate concepts involving structural or physical analysis to learners during their educational experience. This research intends to create…
The learning process is an interaction between teachers and students. Learning motivation is an important factor in this process. Students with high motivation tend to be more active and eager to participate in class. However, student learning motivation at SMA Negeri 1 Rambah is lacking. They tend to get bored quickly, lack enthusiasm, and are passive when the teacher asks them to ask question…