International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education (IJMURHICA)

Analysis of the Millennial Generation's Interest in Reading Print Media Journalism in the 4.0 Era

Ayu Zahara J — 2025-03-21

Reading is a crucial activity that can broaden horizons and increase insight. In this digital era, reading interest faces various obstacles, ranging from minimal demand for reading to the rise of social media, and reading materials that are only skimmed because they are not interesting. This study aims to analyze the interest in reading print media journalism among the millennial generation in the 4.0 era. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method to understand the current social phenomenon, one of which is the reading interest of the millennial generation in print media in the context of developments in the digital era. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with nine respondents including the millennial generation in Medan City which were taken using random sampling techniques. All the data that had been collected was then analyzed using the Miles & Huberman analysis technique with the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The themes of the findings regarding the Millennial Generation's Reading Interest in Print Media Journalism in the 4.0 Era are: i) changes in interest in reading print media, ii) characteristics of media consumption by the millennial generation, iii) factors influencing reading interest. Therefore, interest in reading print media has decreased significantly, due to the ease of access and speed of information from digital media. The millennial generation prefers digital platforms such as social media and video streaming which provide a more dynamic and relevant experience. However, print media still impresses in certain contexts, but the dominance of digital media is getting stronger in the daily lives of the millennial generation.

Discovery Learning Model: A Solution to Improve Learners' Mathematical Generalization Ability

Mugi Arto — 2025-04-15

Mathematical generalization ability is an aspect that students must master in mathematics. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the application of the discovery learning model on students' mathematical generalization ability. This research uses a quantitative approach with experimental methods, using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design. The research sample consisted of two classes in one of the high schools in Indonesia, Data were collected through pretest and posttest tests, and analyzed using normality test, homogeneity test, and t-test. The normality test used SPSS with Kolmogorov-Smirnov. The results of the analysis presented show that the pretest and posttest data in the experiment are normally distributed, it can be seen that the significance value of the pretest of the experimental class and the control class is 0.44. this shows that the significance value> 0.05 which means Ho is accepted. The results showed that there was a significant increase in students' mathematical generalization ability in the experimental class compared to the control class. The average posttest score of the experimental class is higher than the control class, indicating that the discovery learning model helps students understand mathematical concepts better through independent exploration and analysis. Thus, it can be concluded that the discovery learning model is effective in improving students' mathematical generalization ability, and can be an alternative learning method that is more interactive and innovative in teaching mathematics.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for Gender Equality: What are the Factors?

Jihan Erika — 2025-04-17

Gender equality is one of the main pillars in the sustainable development goals. Gender inequality is still a problem, especially in access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in decision-making. This study aims to analyze the effect of poverty rate, economic growth, high school enrollment rate, illiteracy rate, labor force participation rate, and early marriage on gender development index and gender empowerment index. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression of panel data. The results showed that partially, only the poverty rate variable had a significant effect on the gender empowerment index. Meanwhile, simultaneously, all independent variables have a significant effect on the gender empowerment index. This finding indicates that gender empowerment is affected by various socioeconomic factors collectively. The implications of these results indicate the importance of integrated multisectoral policies to promote women's empowerment through poverty reduction, increased access to education, and prevention of early marriage.

Symbolic Interaction of Kyai and Santri in The Perspective of Ethical Leadership Based on Religious Values

Sarkowi Sarkowi — 2025-04-20

Kyai is a key element in the growth and development of the pesantren community. The pesantren community under the leadership of Kyai is interesting to continue to be researched, one of which is in the aspect of symbolic interaction between kyai and santri which is unique in each pesantren. This research was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda (PPNH) Pondok Joyo Jember with a qualitative approach, focusing on the symbolic interaction between kyai and santri from a leadership perspective. The results showed that in his leadership, Kyai at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda (PPNH) strongly emphasized the cultivation of ethical religious values through symbolic interactions carried out with students. This is reflected in the form of interaction in all activities carried out by the Kyai with students who are very concerned with the side of religiosity and moral values. The pattern of interaction carried out with jismiyah, firkriyah, and ruhiyah so that it is able to form a meaning that manifests in the form of values and behavior of sincerity, simplicity, exemplary, assertiveness, and responsibility of students.

The Role of Lecturers in Building Student Resilience

Ahmad Syaifuddin Romli — 2025-04-20

Lecturers have a role in the academic field and building student resilience. Academically, lecturers are obliged to teach, research and serve. In addition, students really need the role of lecturers in building student resilience. The purpose of this study is to provide knowledge to lecturers that in addition to teaching, researching and serving, lecturers also have a role in building student resilience. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with SWOT analysis. The results of the study said that there were six student respondents who became student resilience in lectures. Factors that become student resilience in lectures from several respondents can be seen that student resilience is related to finance in paying tuition fees, self-development, mental heal and motivation. Meanwhile, at the Ahmad Dahlan Institute campus, the role of lecturers in building student resilience consists of four types, namely a) Character Development, b) Academic Guidance, c) Emotional Support and d) Stress Management. In addition, the role of lecturers in building student resilience has four categories, namely i) Integrative-Collaborative, ii) Innovative-Communicative, iii) Innovative-Collaborative and iv) Integrative-Communicative.

Smart Librarians: Transformational Leadership Strategies in Improving School Literacy Programs

Kuni Usisatil Fiqhiyah — 2025-04-25

The success of a school literacy program is not only determined by the availability of learning resources, but also by the librarian's transformational leadership strategy in inspiring, motivating and building a sustainable literacy culture. This study aims to interpret the leadership strategies of school librarians in improving a more effective literacy culture and can be a reference for other schools. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study type. By conducting document analysis to collect supporting data using Milles and Huberman's analysis technique. The results prove that the librarian's transformational leadership strategy in improving the school literacy program in one of the high schools in Indonesia is with the Smaring program likes to read, Library Ambassadors and a hybrid system that combines print and digital media through platforms. This research explores in depth that a smart librarian, applying transformational leadership has significant benefits in developing a culture of literacy in the school environment. It is not just a library manager but an agent of change who is able to inspire, motivate and guide the school community. Thus, it can provide a literacy strategy that can be adopted by schools in Indonesia or even around the world.