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Perceptions of Rambu Solo’ as a Torajan Cultural Identity in the Era of Globalization Munaing; Roselinda; Hasrini, Sry
IJESS International Journal of Education and Social Science Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): VOL 6 NO 2 OCTOBER 2025
Publisher : INTERNATIONAL PENELITI EKONOMI, SOSIAL, DAN TEKNOLOGI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56371/ijess.v6i2.524

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This study aims to explore the perceptions of Torajan youth, particularly members of the PPGT Marante Congregation, toward the traditional Rambu Solo’ ceremony. The research employed a qualitative approach with three respondents selected based on the following criteria: active involvement in PPGT, understanding of Rambu Solo’, willingness to participate as respondents, and Torajan cultural background. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically, emphasizing three main dimensions: cognitive, affective, and conative. The findings reveal that, cognitively, Rambu Solo’ is perceived as a customary obligation with profound spiritual meaning—not merely a funeral ritual but also a means of honoring ancestors and symbolizing cultural identity. Affectively, the respondents’ emotional attachment is reflected in their motivation to preserve the tradition through solidarity, mutual cooperation, kinship, and church support that strengthens the spiritual aspect. Meanwhile, in the conative dimension, respondents demonstrate determination and orientation to sustain Rambu Solo’ through concrete actions such as integrating customary values with Christian faith, digital documentation, social media utilization, and cultural education among the younger generation. These findings affirm that Torajan youth’s perceptions of Rambu Solo’ are influenced by internal factors—such as cultural identity, personal experience, and preservation commitment—and external factors, including family, church, PPGT community, formal education, digital media, and the challenges of globalization. Thus, Rambu Solo’ is not merely regarded as a traditional ritual but as a symbol of cultural identity that reinforces social solidarity and cultural resilience among the Torajan people in the modern era.
The Effect of Using Earphones on the Improvement of TOEFL Listening Comprehension Scores among Second-Semester Students of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Indonesia Timur Ayu, Suci; Rusliana; Purwanto, Joko; Munaing
Public Resource Innovation Management and Excellence November 2025, Volume 2 Number 3
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This study aims to examine the effect of using earphones on improving students’ TOEFL listening comprehension performance. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental group using earphones and a control group without earphones. A total of 60 students participated in the study, with 30 students assigned to each group. The research instrument was a TOEFL Listening test administered in both pre-test and post-test sessions. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s scores. The average TOEFL Listening score in the earphone group increased from 420 in the pre-test to 470 in the post-test (+50 points). In contrast, the control group’s average score improved only from 415 in the pre-test to 430 in the post-test (+15 points). These results indicate that the use of earphones can enhance students’ concentration and comprehension during listening tasks, which in turn positively affects their TOEFL Listening outcomes. This study highlights the need for further investigation, as listening comprehension performance is not solely determined by supportive devices such as earphones but also by internal factors, including students’ language proficiency, listening strategies, and concentration levels during the test. Accordingly, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing students’ success in TOEFL, particularly in the listening comprehension section.
Co-Authors Ayu, Suci Hasrini, Sry Joko Purwanto Roselinda Rusliana