Good Skills Research Articles

Persuasive Acts in the AsianGuyStream’s YouTube Contents

Skill and strategy are essential in persuasion. By implementing appropriate strategy and having a good speaking skill can make someone be a good persuader. Successful persuasion can even move other people to do almost anything. Studying persuasion is under the notion of pragmatics since pragmatics studies the use of language in certain context, in this case the context is persuasive attempt. Atsu, the famous Genshin Impact content creator, implement the hope theory in persuade his viewers to keep wishing. This theory is an appropriate strategy since in Genshin Impact, players need to spend game resource even money if they want to maximize the character and weapon’s potential through wishing. This system is so-called gacha; in gacha games, the players do not know exactly what they get. thus Atsu kept giving hope to the viewers that they will get the rewards after spending much resources or money. This strategy is shown to be successful since Atsu, most of the time, was successfully delivered his persuasive attempt. The data was taken from the videos uploaded in his YouTube account under the name of AsianGuyStream. The data was stored by screenshotting the persuasive expression and analyse them using hope theory and visual aids.

Can the time management trap be avoided by time management assistance among graduate students?

ABSTRACT Time management skills may impact all aspects of students’ performance and achievement. This study used mixed method research: a qualitative method together with a complementary quantitative method. The qualitative method study examined student’s preparation plans leading up to the graduate paper. The quantitative method research examined the relationship between time management skills, procrastination, and academic achievement among Master of Education (M.Ed.) students, working on their theses. This is a complex, long-term task calling for effective time management in order to avoid or minimise procrastination. Unexpectedly, time management assistance did not affect the number of on-time submissions (according to the recommended project outline). These skills were significantly positively associated with academic procrastination, indicating that individuals having good time management skills are also low procrastinators. Both variables are negatively associated with the number of on-time submissions and did not mediate the relationship between time management assistance and the number of on-time submissions contrary to the hypotheses. The number of on-time submissions was positively associated with the final mark in that, as expected, the greater the number of on-time submissions, the higher the final mark. This study provides an innovative view that improves understanding of time management assistance for students: time management assistance does not affect each student identically. It is not effective for those students with time management difficulties yet disrupts those students with good time management skills. Such students ignore the plan proposed to them by lecturers and prefer to work independently.

Twelve-Year Changes in Pre-Schoolers’ Oral Health and Parental Involvement in Children’s Dental Care: Results from Two Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys in Lithuania

Background and objectives: The role of parents and the family in promoting children’s oral health is increasingly acknowledged in the dental literature. This study aimed to investigate twelve-year changes in pre-schoolers’ oral health and parental involvement in children’s dental care using data from two repeated cross-sectional surveys. The objectives were (1) to assess the temporal changes in children’s dental health status and oral health-related behaviours, (2) to examine temporal changes in parental attitudes toward their children’s oral health care, and (3) to analyze the associations between observed changes. Materials and methods: Two identical cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2010/2011 (n = 294) and 2023 (n = 304). In both surveys, parents answered questions regarding their children’s oral health care and completed the 38-item ‘Parental Attitudes toward Children’s Oral Health’ (PACOH) scale, while the dental health of their 3–7-year-old children was clinically assessed. Changes in the examined characteristics were analyzed using general linear models. Results: Significant positive changes (p < 0.001) were observed when comparing the surveys: the dmf-t (decayed, missing, filled teeth) score for deciduous teeth decreased from 5.56 to 3.31; the Silness–Löe Plaque Index decreased from 1.45 to 1.15; the percentage of children brushing their teeth regularly increased from 33.0% to 55.3%; the percentage of parents assisting their child with tooth brushing increased from 19.2% to 85.1%; and regular visits to a children’s dentist increased from 36.4% to 85.1%. Moreover, the study revealed better parental attitudes toward their children’s oral health care, as reflected by a change in the total score of the PACOH scale from 112 to 122. Conclusions: It was concluded that changes in parental attitudes played a crucial role in driving positive trends in oral health-related behaviours, which likely contributed to the improvement of dental health in children. Therefore, understanding and influencing parental attitudes can be essential for promoting good oral health skills and good oral health in young children.

Pengalaman Self Directed Learning Mahasiswa dalam Project Based Learning

This study aims to see an overview of students' self-directed learning experiences when conducting project-based learning. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Participants in this study are students who are or have participated in project-based learning. Data analysis was carried out using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) method to understand students' in-depth experience in managing self-directed learning. The validity of the research is maintained through triangulation of data sources and confirmation of results to participants The research results show that students who have good self-directed learning skills can overcome various challenges in project based learning such as problems in team collaboration and time management. In addition, the self-evaluation carried out by students during the learning process helps them improve critical thinking skills, resource management and independence. Intrinsic motivation factors and external support play an important role in supporting the success of self-directed learning in project based learning. This research concludes that self-directed learning plays a significant role in increasing the effectiveness of studenjt learning in project based learning, both in terms of academic results and life skills development

Student Literacy Through Library Visits and Gemini AI Programs at SD Negeri Potrobangsan 2

People often say that literacy is the foundation for a person's lifelong education. Improving students' literacy skills is one of the main focuses in today's education world. Literacy, which includes reading, writing, and understanding information well, is an essential foundation in the learning process at all levels of education. Good literacy skills help students succeed academically and equip them with the critical and analytical thinking skills needed in everyday life. We need to consider literacy development because it is a fundamental ability that every individual must possess to navigate life in the future. This study aims to develop a strategy to improve the literacy of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Potrobangsan 2 through a combination of library visits and the Gemini AI program. We expect library visits to cultivate students' interest in reading physical books, while the Gemini AI program serves as an interactive digital literacy medium to enhance students' learning experiences. This research approach uses a qualitative method with observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGD) as the primary instruments for data collection. The study results indicate that integrating traditional literacy learning with digital technology can improve students' literacy skills holistically. Students showed increased reading comprehension, higher involvement in literacy activities, and mastery of digital literacy skills. Implementing this strategy also increased motivation among students to read and utilize the library optimally. Therefore, elementary schools can apply this strategy as an effective literacy learning model.

The Influence of Self Confidence on Inmates' Social Skills at a Correctional Institution in Malang

The prisonisation or socialization program for inmates still shows that there are problems related to social interaction that can lead to anti-social behaviors. For this reason, it is important for inmates to have good social skills and it can also be influenced by a person’s beliefs. For this reason, this study aimed to determine the influence of self-confidence on the social skills of inmates in Class 1 Correctional Institution Malang. The design of this study is causal correlation. This study used a purposive sample and obtained 40 inmates who participated in the socialization program, were aged 20 – 45 years, and had served one-third of their sentences. Two questionnaires in the form of a self-confidence scale and a social skills scale were used to collect data. Data analyses used a simple linear regression technique. The results of the study show that the self-confidence of inmates has a positive and significant effect on the social skills of inmates; with the magnitude of the influence of the self-confidence variable on social skills of 34.7% based on R square. Keywords: prisoner, self-confidence, social skills

The Relationship Between Coping and Stress Levels in Students from The Class of 2020 at The Faculty of Medicine, Palangka Raya University, During Their Thesis Preparation

Introduction: Academic stress is prevalent among final-year students, with thesis preparation being a significant source of this stress. Coping are essential as they effectively represent the body’s conscious adaptive responses to reduce stress through self-adaptation. This research determines the relationship between coping and stress levels in students from the class of 2020 at the Faculty of Medicine, Palangka Raya University, during their thesis preparation. Methods: The study employs a quantitative analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. Simple random sampling was utilized for participant selection. The research instruments comprised coping questionnaires and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Data were analyzed using Charles Spearman’s correlation analysis with a confidence interval of 95%. Results: Out of all 96 respondents, 49 individuals (51%) had good coping skills, and 80 individuals (83.3%) experienced moderate stress levels. Notably, among the 49 participants exhibiting good coping, a majority (42 individuals or 85.71%) experienced moderate stress levels. The Charles Spearman test findings revealed a significant value of 0,013 (p < 0.05) with a weak correlation and the opposite direction (r = -0.252). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between coping and stress levels in students from the class of 2020 at the Faculty of Medicine, Palangka Raya University, during their thesis preparation.

Impact‐Based Skill Evaluation of Seasonal Precipitation Forecasts

AbstractWe introduce an impact‐based framework to evaluate seasonal forecast model skill in capturing extreme weather and climate events over regions prone to natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Forecasting hydroclimatic extremes holds significant importance in an era of increasing hazards such as wildfires, floods, and droughts. We evaluate the performance of five Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) seasonal forecast models (CMCC, DWD, ECCC, UK‐Met, and Météo‐France) in predicting extreme precipitation events from 1993 to 2016 using 14 indices reflecting timing and intensity (using absolute and locally defined thresholds) of precipitation at a seasonal timescale. Performance metrics, including Percent Bias, Kendall Tau Rank Correlation Score, and models' discrimination capacity, are used for skill evaluation. Our findings indicate that the performance of models varies markedly across regions and seasons. While models generally show good skill in the tropical regions, their skill in extra‐tropical regions is markedly lower. Elevated precipitation thresholds (i.e., higher intensity indices) correlate with heightened model biases, indicating deficiencies in modeling severe precipitation events. Our analysis using an impact‐based framework highlights the superior predictive capabilities of the UK‐Met and Météo‐France models in capturing the underlying processes that drive precipitation events, or lack thereof, across many regions and seasons. Other models exhibit strong performance in specific regions and/or seasons, but not globally. These results advance our understanding of an impact‐based framework in capturing a broad spectrum of extreme weather and climatic events, and inform strategic amalgamation of diverse models across different regions and seasons, thereby offering valuable insights for disaster management and risk analysis.

The Influence of Inquiry Learning Based on Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) on High School Students' Inquiry Skills and Chemical Literacy

This research examines the effect of SSI-based inquiry learning compared to discovery learning on students' chemical literacy abilities and inquiry skills. It also explores the percentage contribution of SSI-based inquiry learning to these abilities, along with the percentage of students achieving good levels in both areas. The study follows a quasi-experimental design with pretest, treatment, and posttest stages. The population includes all XI-grade students in MAN South Aceh Regency, with a sample drawn from two classes at MAN 4 South Aceh (XI IPA1 and XI IPA2). Data was collected using questions, observation sheets, and questionnaires, and analyzed through MANOVA and N-gain tests. The results indicate a significant difference in chemical literacy and inquiry skills between students using SSI-based inquiry learning and those applying discovery learning. Students engaged in SSI-based inquiry learning performed better in both areas. The study found that SSI-based inquiry learning contributes 92.80% to the improvement of students' chemical literacy and inquiry skills, with 80.90% contributing to chemical literacy and 83.20% to inquiry skills. Additionally, 82% of students in SSI-based inquiry learning show good chemical literacy, while 50% demonstrate good inquiry skills

Vocational education and training teachers’ perceptions of supporting students’ joy of studying in online courses

ABSTRACT Finnish vocational education and training (VET) delivered via online learning has been little studied from the perspective of student well-being. In this study, we examined how VET teachers perceive their students’ joy in online learning environments. The research was conducted as a themed interview with 20 VET teachers. The teachers answered questions regarding positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment concerning the students’ joy of studying. The results showed that, according to the teachers’ perceptions, good digital skills helped the students to manage the online platform, and collaborative online platform used for their studies. The students experienced the joy of studying when the tasks in the online implementation included variety, activity, and work-life orientation. According to the teachers, students experienced the joy of studying when they received individual control and when the teacher also managed the group activities. Work-life oriented guidance also contributed to the students’ joy of studying.

Learning English is benefit to the students easily to get job after end of their study from University in Timor-Leste and foreign countries

This article is describing the result of Learning English has it benefit to the finalist students easily to get job after end of their study from University in Timor-Leste and foreign countries. The purpose of this writing to know and identify the result of the University students after they end of their academic study at the University in Timor-Leste and international organization companies in the foreign countries. The method of this research is qualitative and quantitative or mixed method approach to describe, count the result of the students’ capacity in enhancing the English language skills in the classroom. The characteristics of the students are measured with the evaluation and assessment test to identify highest capacity, medium, low, and lowest level of the skills. Some students are identified as: (i) talk too much, ask questions and has low capacity (ii) the students who has own behavior in stay calm and not talk much shows he or she is a good capacity (iii). The students who do not talk much he or she has normal capacity; (iv) the students who has own characteristic speak in high levels and good skills and knowledge present. This means that every personality of the students are not the same in getting the study activity in teaching and learning processes. The teachers as an educator must mostly use the digital library for affecting and influencing the students during they run their job as teaching staff in the classroom. This aim to help and support the students in getting the foreign language easily and reduce the manual teaching including grammar translation methods is more effective in teaching a foreign language.

Video consultations among registered nurses in public sector and associated factors

Abstract Background In digital health services, including services for older people, video consultations can enhance access to care while enabling interaction through audio and visual means. Registered nurses are pivotal in digital care delivery and there is a need for more understanding regarding the use of video consultations in nursing. This study aims to examine factors associated with nurses’ video consultations in the public sector. Methods The Finnish ‘Survey on information systems for registered nurses’ was delivered for registered nurses in March 2023. The respondents were asked whether their work had included video consultations in the past six months. Binary logistic regression was used to examine if career stage and digital skills (basic IT-skills, proficiency in data security, skills in digital working environments) were associated with nurses’ video consultations, adjusted for working unit and location of employment. Results The study included 2,525 public sector nurses (92.7% female, mean age 47.34, SD 10.47). Of them, twelve percent had used video consultations with patients. Most nurses used video consultations in outpatient units (63.3%), whereas they were less used among those working in acute care (3.3%), housing services (3.3%) and home-based services (8.2%). Early-career nurses had lower odds (OR .38, 95% CI .19-.73) of video consultations compared to mid-career nurses. Nurses who had good skills in working in digital environments (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.26-3.39) had greater odds of video consultations than those with poorer skills. Conclusions The study suggests a limited adoption of video consultations among public sector nurses, particularly among early-career professionals. Increasing targeted support and training, and the availability of tools for various patient service needs in video consultations, are needed. By recognizing the importance of nurses’ digital skills, digital care delivery could be enhanced and potential public health benefits promoted. Key messages • Relatively few registered nurses used video consultations in the public sector. More research is needed to explore if their usage could be increased safely for patients, also in early nursing careers. • Proficiency in digital work environments is imperative for ensuring the quality of care in video consultations. Therefore, collaborative efforts are required to enhance professionals’ digital skills.

Improving Students' Social Emotional Abilities Through PKN Subjects in Class X of SMAN 14 Medan

This research was written with the aim of finding out the influence of PKN learning on the development and character formation of students through improving social emotional abilities as outlined in the material on the Position of Pancasila as the Foundation of the State, View of Life and State Ideology. The background to this research is that there are learning problems caused by teachers' lack of attention to students' affective development, which hinders progress in other aspects, namely students' cognitive and psychomotor skills, the lack of students' social-emotional abilities in the classroom resulting in disharmony between students and other students. between students and teachers. These problems appear when learning is taking place, students show attitudes that are oriented towards the problem of low social emotional abilities, such as students not showing optimal self-confidence, when asked questions, students are just silent and sometimes answer with answers that are stuck to the book and lack confidence, then students do not dare to be themselves but are more fixated and less creatively active in carrying out learning activities, students are less independent in solving the problems they are given, when there are problems between fellow students the students tend to be apathetic and lack good social sense, and students lack of courage to take decisions and take responsibility. This was seen when given the order to choose a group leader, no one dared to volunteer and had to be appointed first by the teacher. The solution to these problems is provided in this research, namely by taking a social emotional learning approach to students through PKN subjects using a chain whisper game so that students can build character according to good social emotional skills. This research uses a quantitative approach with the type of research being Classroom Action Research which consists of two cycles, and each cycle has two meetings with a total of 2 cycles totaling 4 meetings, each cycle is arranged in stages namely Planning, Implementing Action, Observation and Reflection. The subjects in this research were class The results in this research were that there was a good and significant increase, where the results obtained were good with achievements passing the threshold category of 80%. Based on the data obtained above, it can be concluded that efforts to improve students' social emotional abilities have increased significantly, initially the total average at the first meeting of the first cycle was 54%, increasing to 77% and in the second cycle the initial value was 76% to 84%.. The results obtained show that the research has passed the success category limit of 80% with the final result being 84% with Good status.

The Effect of Brushing Teeth on the Debris Index in Elementary School Children

The average debris index in grade II students of SDN 225 Gresik is included in the bad category. The poor level of debris index for grade II students of SDN 225 Gresik is caused by several factors, including the way they brush their teeth. Debris is food debris that sticks to teeth and gingivas. Brushing your teeth is one of the easiest and cheapest preventive efforts to prevent tooth decay. Good brushing skills can also affect dental and oral hygiene and health, including in reducing food debris, plaque, and other dental problems. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of brushing teeth on the debris index of grade II students of SDN 225 Gresik. This type of research is an analytical research with a cross sectional design, with a sample of 30 grade II students at SDN 225 Gresik. The data collection instruments used are observation sheets and examination sheets. The data analysis technique uses the Chi-Square test. The results of the research on how to brush the teeth of grade II students at SDN 225 Gresik are in the bad category, which is 53%. The debris index of grade II students at SDN 225 Gresik is in the medium category, which is 47%. The results of this study obtained a p value of 0.000 or a p value of significance below α (0.05). There is an effect of brushing teeth on the debris index of grade II students of SDN 225 Gresik. There is an effect between the way you brush your teeth on the debris index of grade II students of SDN 225 Gresik.

Tropical intraseasonal oscillations as key driver and source of predictability for the 2022 Pakistan record-breaking rainfall event

In August 2022, Pakistan experienced unprecedented monsoon rains, leading to devastating floods and landslides affecting millions. While previous research has mainly focused on the contributions of seasonal and synoptic anomalies, this study elucidates the dominant influences of tropical and extratropical intraseasonal oscillations on both the occurrence and subseasonal prediction of this extreme rainfall event. Our scale-decomposed moisture budget analysis revealed that intense rainfall in Pakistan was triggered and sustained by enhanced vertical moisture transport anomalies, primarily driven by interactions between intraseasonal circulation anomalies and the prevailing background moisture field when tropical and mid-latitude systems coincided over Pakistan. Evaluation of subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction models further highlighted the critical role of tropical intraseasonal modes in causing this extreme rainfall event in Pakistan. Models that accurately predicted northward-propagating intraseasonal convection with a forecast lead time of 8–22 days demonstrated good skill in predicting the extreme event over Pakistan.

Detecting marine heatwaves below the sea surface globally using dynamics-guided statistical learning

Extreme warm water events, known as marine heatwaves, cause a variety of adverse impacts on the marine ecosystem. They are occurring more and more frequently across the global ocean. Yet monitoring marine heatwaves below the sea surface is still challenging due to the sparsity of in situ temperature observations. Here, we propose a statistical learning method guided by ocean dynamics and optimal prediction theory, to detect subsurface marine heatwaves based on the observable sea surface temperature and sea surface height. This dynamics-guided statistical learning method shows good skills in detecting subsurface marine heatwaves in the oceanic epipelagic zone over many parts of the global ocean. It outperforms both the classical ordinary least square regression and popular deep learning methods that do not effectively exploit ocean dynamics, with clear dynamical interpretation for its outperformance. Our study provides a useful statistical learning method for near real-time monitoring of subsurface marine heatwaves at a global scale and highlights the importance of exploiting ocean dynamics for enhancing the efficiency and interpretability of statistical learning.

A cross-sectional study of evidence-based practice and its determinants among healthcare professionals in Northwest Ethiopia.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the integration of current best evidence with clinical expertise by considering patient preferences and values. Evidence based practice has not been well studied in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess EBP and its determinants among health professionals working at primary public hospitals in the Central Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 422 health professionals. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The data were entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. The descriptive, bivariable, and multivariable logistic regression analysis were conducted. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals and p-value <0.05 were used to assess association of explanatory variables with EBP and declare statistical significance, respectively. About 44.1% (95%CI: 39, 50%) of healthcare professionals had good evidence-based practice. Educational status (AOR: 3.05, CI: 1.07-8.66), spare time (AOR: 1.90, CI: 1.09, 3.31), good knowledge (AOR: 7.95, CI: 4.83, 13.08), good skill (AOR: 2.39: CI: 1.27, 4.53), training (AOR: 2.13, CI: 1.26, 3.58), and internet access (AOR = 2.02: 95% CI: 1.25-3.27) were found to be significant predictors of evidence-based practice. This study revealed that EBP was low compared to national standards. Moreover, having good knowledge and skill about evidence-based practice, being trained, having spare time and internet access and upgrading educational status of health care professionals would enhance good evidence-based practice.

THE ROLE OF LAW IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RETAIL BUSINESS

Indonesia's economic system, which is increasing in modern times, requires the Indonesian people to play an active role in improving their welfare and economic level. To improve the level of the economy, people open various kinds of businesses. One of his efforts is to open a retail business. Retail business is a business that sells goods and services to end users or distributed directly to consumers. The retail business in Indonesia is currently growing very rapidly along with the shift from traditional to modern lifestyles, therefore this golden opportunity is utilized by retailers who have large capital and good management skills to open retail business businesses such as mini markets, super markets, hypermarkets and and so on that allows people to shop with facilities and comfort as well as good service, besides that the price of each product is quite affordable.

Efektivitas Modul dan Film Pendek Check Up Diabetic Foot: Ipswch Touch Test dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Ketrampilan Mendeteksi Neuropati Sensori Diabetes Mellitus Tenaga Kesehatan di Kabupaten Bima

Early detection of diabetic neuropathy is very important for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus because early prevention can reduce morbidity and mortality. One of the examinations to detect diabetic neuropathy is the Ipswich Touch Test (IpTT). The purpose of this study was to determine the Effectiveness of the Diabetic Foot Check Up Module and Short Film: Ipswich Touch Test in Improving Knowledge and Skills in Detecting Sensory Neuropathy of Diabetes Mellitus Health Workers. The research method used was Quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test with control group design with a non-parametric Wilcoxon test to analyze knowledge and skills before and after treatment, a total of 60 respondents. A significant test result of 0.0001 was obtained for the intervention group, namely there was a difference in skills before and after treatment in the form of counseling with media in the form of short films, while in the control group a significant test result of 0.0001 was obtained, namely there was a difference in skills before and after treatment in the form of counseling with media in the form of modules with a significance level of 0.05 because p value &lt;0.05. The results of the significant test were obtained at 0.0001 for the intervention group, namely there was a difference in knowledge before and after being given treatment in the form of counseling with media in the form of short films, while in the control group the results of the significant test were obtained at 0.0001, namely there was a difference in knowledge before and after being given treatment in the form of counseling with media in the form of modules with a significance level of 0.05 because the p value &lt;0.05. The conclusion on the results of knowledge in the intervention group before being given intervention in the form of education, modules and short films was that they had good knowledge as much as 50% and after being given education they had good knowledge as much as 90% meaning that there was an increase in knowledge before and after being given intervention, meaning that there was an increase of 40%, while in the intervention group they had good skills 0%, enough 90%, less 10% after being given intervention there was a change to good as much as 83.3% meaning that there was a significant change before being given treatment and after being given treatment.

Linear Regression Algorithm the Effect of Game Time on Students' Reading Interest

Education plays an important role in shaping an individual's character and abilities, with students' interest in reading as the main foundation for intellectual development and critical thinking skills. However, in today's digital age, there has been an alarming decline in students' interest in reading, who are more interested in spending their free time playing games than reading. The development of information technology and digital entertainment such as smartphones, tablets, and computers has changed students' habits in utilizing their free time. Playing games is the main choice, while reading interest is marginalized, which has a negative impact on students' literacy skills. The decline in reading interest has serious implications, especially in Indonesia, where the Human Development Index (HDI) in the field of education is still low compared to neighboring Malaysia. This low interest in reading is influenced by the lack of reading habits from an early age and unequal access to education. Good reading skills not only affect academic achievement but also the development of critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills. This study aims to understand the factors that affect students' interest in reading, especially the influence of game time. The Simple Linear Regression method was used to analyze the relationship between game play time and students' reading interest, which provided valuable insights for educators and parents in designing effective educational strategies. The study focused on SMP Negeri 7 Binjai and used a linear regression method to analyze data on students' reading and gaming habits. The results of the study show that excessive game playing time, an average of 9 to 10 hours per day, has an impact on increasing and decreasing students' interest in reading. This data was analyzed using the RapidMiner application, which showed a correlation between playing games and students' reading interest.