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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISSN : 27985377     EISSN : 27985156     DOI : -
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science (IJCSS) is an International Journal covering various social science fields, including culture, sociology, communication, politics, and information literacy. All articles submitted in the English language.
Articles 619 Documents
Community Perceptions Related To Covid-19 Vaccination Information In Denai Kelurahan, Medan Denai District, Medan City
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.575

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Polemics related to the effectiveness of vaccinations are still happening today, this makes the community divided between two groups, namely the group who believes that vaccination can minimize cases of COVID-19 and the group who is afraid of the side effects caused by the vaccine due to the large amount of news circulating. among the public about the side effects of the covid-19 vaccine. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions and decisions taken by the people of Denai Village, Medan Denai District, Medan City regarding circulating vaccination information. The theory used in this research is Collective Informative Sampling. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. This study found results that the public considered that vaccination was not a guarantee that a person would not be exposed to the corona virus, this was due to personal factors within them, namely the experiences they saw or felt both from the media and directly. People who are afraid of the side effects of vaccination prefer to use the services of making vaccine certificates without having to be vaccinated. Therefore, only 4 of the 11 interviewees had vaccinated, 5 of them preferred to use the service of making a vaccine certificate without having to be vaccinated, the other 3 were not willing to be vaccinated or to use the service of making the vaccine.
Women's Representation In The Korea Drama "It's Okay, That's Love" (Semiotics Analysis Study)
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.576

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The purpose of this study is to find out how the representation of women in the Korean drama it's okay thats loved and find the meanings and signs used to solve this research is the theory of semiotics. The object of the research is the Korean drama it's okay thats love, which is a drama produced by South Korea and aired in 2014 consisting of 16 episodes with a duration of 59-60 minutes. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with the semiotic analysis technique of the Roland Barthes model. The results of the study show that there are several scenes that depict the representation of women in the Korean drama it's okay thats love. The representation of women can be seen from the signs and meanings studied through Roland Barthes' semiotic theory.
Public Services Communication Strategy For The Medan Marelan Camat Office (S-O-R Theory Study)
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.577

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The purpose of this study is to determine the communication strategy of public services at the Medan Marelan District Office. This research uses communication theory, communication strategy, public service, and S-O-R theory. This research is a type of qualitative research with a descriptive research design, including data collection, production of oral and written data, and direct data collection from the research location. The main and secondary data sources consist of eight informants. Interviews, observations, and documentation were used for data collection, while the data analysis procedures included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Researchers used triangulation of data, procedures, and time to validate the data. Based on the research results, the public service communication strategy is based on the communicator, communication message, communication media, and the intended audience. The public's reaction to the services provided by the Medan Marelan Village shows that the Medan Marelan Village provides excellent and comprehensive service to the community as service recipients, but indeed there are still a few problems with the timeliness of completing services, this is due to network disturbances or when the lights go out. . However, only one or two of these were found, the rest of the service officers have been very maximal in providing public services.
Jhon Fiske Semiotics Analysis In The Theme Of Gender Equality In The Film “Mulan”
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.578

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Film is one of the mass communication media that displays a series of moving images with a storyline played by the actors who are produced to convey a message to the audience. For this reason, the message contained in the film becomes an important point for the community. One of the films that contains many messages in it is the film "Mulan" which is the result of the production of the largest animation company in the world, namely Walt Disney Pictures. This film raises the theme of gender equality as the main problem. The researcher then decided to explore the meaning of gender equality contained in the film. The theory used in this study is a theory using semiotic analysis by examining signs and how they work. This type of research is a descriptive study and uses the Jhon Fiske semiotics method. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, documentation, literature study, and using triangulation of theories and methods. The results of the analysis show that in this study there are representations of gender equality contained in the film "Disney Mulan" in the form of: access, participation, control, and benefits.
Indonesia's Economic Conditions During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Improving The Economy Post-Pandemi
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.595

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This observes the interests of determining the improvements and projections of the Indonesian financial system from 2014 to 2020 after the Corona Pandemic. This study is a qualitative study with a descriptive evaluation method with the aim of studying and imparting an overview of the condition of the Indonesian economic device. based totally on research completed with the aid of the use of global establishments and national establishments, it is estimated that Indonesia's financial increase in 2020 will experience a slowdown unlike in previous years. based on the IMF Indonesia's monetary boom in 2020 amounted to 0.5%, in assessment to an evaluation conducted thru the area of financial institutions and ADB, every of which estimates Indonesia's economic growth to be 2.5% and five.2%. any other is primarily based mostly on projections made with the resources of Bappenas that the Indonesian monetary gadget can still develop inside the variety of 0.4-2.3% in 2020. There are many problems that especially the economic Indonesian economy has really plummeted, economic conditions in Indonesia look very poor, globally 2020 is estimated, due to this condition triggering a decline in trade in Indonesia and even international trade. The pandemic has succeeded in making the Indonesian economy shaken. All indicators covering macroeconomic conditions, ranging from economic growth, household consumption, inflation, unemployment, poverty rate, to manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) plummeted. And there are many more losses that have occurred as a result of covid-19, not a few also employees or workers who were laid off and lost their jobs so the unemployment rate in Indonesia is increasing and there are fewer sources of income because there are many companies and even shops are closed and even bankrupt.
Library Promotion Strategy in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period at Dinas Perpustakaan dan kearsipan Kabupaten Serdang Bedagai
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v3i2.598

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This study aims to determine the library's strategy in carrying out library promotions during the covid-19 pandemic as well as the obstacles felt by libraries and also how to overcome the obstacles that occur. The method used in this study is a qualitative method using a descriptive approaches. The data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observations and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the library promotion strategy during the covid-19 pandemic carried out by libraries is by holding library socialization, mobile libraries, promotion through social media, making advertisements, collaborating with other parties and making rewards (gifts). While the obstacles that occur are network limitations and budget funds. The way to overcome the perceived obstacles is the installation of wi-fi.
Management Functions of Library and Archives Department of Tanjung Balai
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v4i1.599

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This research was conducted at the Library and Archives Service of Tanjung Balai City. The purpose of this study was to determine the controlling management functions and facilities of the Tanjung Balai City Library and Archives Service. This research is a descriptive study using a qualitative approach, data collection techniques with observation, interviews and documentation. In this study, 5 librarians and users at the Library and Archives Service of Tanjung Balai City became informants. The results of this study indicate that the Library and Archives Service of Tanjung Balai City in terms of the management function controlling the facilities is still lacking because the procurement of facilities is hampered due to an inadequate budget at the library. Another factor is the lack of controlling management. Library staff at the Tanjung Balai City Library and Archives Service only use makeshift facilities that can still be used and only depend on the budget from the Tanjung Balai City government.
User Perceptions of The Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Medan Library Related to Library Facilities and Infrastructure
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v4i1.600

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This study aims (1) to find out how the perception of users of the Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Medan Library related to facilities and infrastructure, (2) to find out the obstacles faced by libraries in providing facilities and infrastructure (3) to find out the efforts made by libraries in provide facilities and infrastructure. The method used in this study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this study through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research are user perceptions regarding the area of the room, reading tables and chairs, storage of goods, spatial planning, room decoration, collections, wifi and library computers still do not make users feel comfortable and have not been used optimally by library users. In addition, the obstacles faced by the library according to user perceptions can be seen from the facilities and infrastructure that are still inadequate to what is expected by library users. Efforts that have been made by the library in overcoming these obstacles are by submitting a proposal to the principal so that the facilities and infrastructure in the library are adequate and meet the needs of library users. In addition, the efforts made by the library are also through donations of books from students of MAN 1 Medan.
Information Literacy Ability of Library Students of UIN Sumatra Utara in Thesis Preparation Using The Empowering Eight Model
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v4i1.601

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This study discusses the information literacy skills of Library Science students at UIN Sumatera Utara in preparing their thesis using the empowering eight models. This study aims to determine the level of information literacy skills of Library Science students in the preparation of their thesis. This type of research is a quantitative study with a descriptive approach. The population in the study were all library science students at UIN Sumatra Utara 2016, a total of 58 people. While the sample in this study was determined based on several criteria (using purposive sampling) to be respondents in this study. The data was collected using a questionnaire that was distributed via a link from the Google form. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, the mean and grand mean. The results showed that the level of information literacy skills of Library Science students at UIN Sumatera Utara in preparing their thesis using the empowering model was high with an average score of 4.29 and was in the interval of 4.24 - 5.00.
The Correlation Between Mastering Vocabulary and The Students' Ability in Speaking
International Journal of Cultural and Social Science Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53806/ijcss.v4i1.603

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There are four major skills in learning English, they are: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Speaking for many years has occupied a large position of time in teaching and learning activities in the school. Speaking is an activity used by someone to communicate with others. It takes place everywhere and has become part of our daily activities. The aims of this research were: To know the students' ability in mastering vocabulary, to know the students' ability in speaking and to know the significant correlation between mastering vocabulary and the students ' ability in speaking. The research was done at MTs Islamiyah Medan. The population of the research was 125 students while the sample was 56 students taken using random sampling. And the instrument of the research test in analyzing data, the writer used the product moment correlation formula. Hath of this research was accepted if rcounter was bigger than stable, Ho of this research was rejected if rcounter was lower than rtable. From the data that was analyzed, it showed that ro is 0.877 and r table with a significant standard of 5% is 0.262. The product moment correlation value was bigger than the “r” table (0.877 > 0.262). There is Ha of the research was accepted, but Ho was rejected. Thus, it can be concluded that there was a positive correlation between mastering vocabulary and the students' ability in speaking.