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The development of digital technology, particularly social media, has brought significant changes to human social interaction patterns. Although the ease of digital communication offers various advantages, in reality, it does not always reduce feelings of loneliness. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the intensity of social media use and loneliness levels among students in the digital era. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach with a correlational design, involving 120 active students as the sample. To measure the variable of social media use intensity, the Social Media Intensity Scale was used, while loneliness levels were measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale. The data analysis results showed a significant positive relationship between the intensity of social media use and loneliness levels among students. This means that the higher the intensity of students' social media use, the higher the loneliness they feel. These findings provide important insight that, despite social media facilitating easier interactions, excessive use does not always positively affect the quality of social relationships. On the contrary, high social media use intensity can be associated with greater feelings of loneliness, indicating the need for a deeper understanding of the impact of social media use on individuals' emotional well-being.

This study aims to analyze the satisfaction level of Generation Z visitors at the Serang City Regional Library using Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT). This theory explains that satisfaction is formed when the actual service meets or exceeds user expectations. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey technique, involving 89 respondents aged 17–28 years, selected purposively. The data were collected using a questionnaire with a 1–4 Likert scale and analyzed univariately. The results show that the majority of Generation Z visitors are satisfied with the library services, with 85.4% expressing satisfaction, while 14.6% expressed dissatisfaction. The factors contributing the most to satisfaction were staff friendliness (58.4% reported being very satisfied), room comfort (59.6% reported being very satisfied), and the availability of basic facilities such as tables, chairs, and adequate lighting. However, dissatisfaction mainly stemmed from digital facilities. About 45% of respondents stated that the Wi-Fi connection was unstable, disrupting online information access. Additionally, 60% of respondents felt that the collection of the latest books was still limited, failing to meet the academic and current trends of Generation Z. These findings highlight the importance of improving digital services, enhancing internet network quality, and expanding the collection of up-to-date and popular books. Furthermore, staff competence in digital literacy needs to be enhanced to support the increasing digital needs of users. With these measures, the library is expected to not only maintain visitor satisfaction but also improve its relevance and loyalty in the digital era.

The problem of poverty is a serious problem found in areas especially rural Poverty is one of the main indicators in evaluating the progress of a village. Therefore, each village tries to carry out a number of activities to reduce poverty. Especially in Sukajaya Village, Pamarican District continues to try to reduce the poverty rate in Suakajaya Village through development and assistance using village funds. This study used the theory of Prof. Dr. Sondang P. Siagian, M.P.A. which aims to examine and analyze how the village government plays a role in lowering poverty levels using five role dimensions: Role as Stabilizer, Role as Innovator, Role as Modernizer, Role as Pioneer, and  Role as Self-executor. This study used qualitative descriptive research with interviews and literature as its data collection. This study results in the fact that the government of Des Sukajaya has tried to make efforts to reduce the poverty rate in Desa Sukajaya, but the efforts made by Desa Sukajaya have not been carried out properly because there are still programs carried out by Desa Suakjaya that have not been optimally and there are still programs which will begin to know the front. However, the Sukajya village government continues to strive to maximize the programs in the village in the welfare of the community by mobilizing the younger generation to conduct training.

The rapid development of communication technology has made websites essential for providing accurate and accessible academic information. This study aims to determine the influence of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law (FISH) website at Universitas Negeri Jakarta on students' academic information knowledge. Utilizing a quantitative approach and explanatory survey method, the study involved 92 students from the 2024 cohort selected through probability sampling with a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using statistical techniques. The findings indicate a strong relationship between website quality and academic information knowledge, with the dimension of information quality receiving the highest average score of 4.11. The correlation coefficient (r) was 0.754 with an R-squared value of 0.569, signifying that the website significantly contributes to students’ understanding of academic information. However, the interaction quality dimension received the lowest score, suggesting a need for better interactive features. These results underline the importance of improving website interactivity to enhance the overall student experience and academic support. The study concludes that a well-designed and informative website plays a crucial role in fulfilling students’ academic information needs.

Competition law is an important instrument in maintaining healthy and fair market dynamics, especially in the era of globalization marked by increasingly competitive economic growth. This article discusses how business competition takes place at the regional level, with particular attention to the obstacles faced by small entrepreneurs in facing the dominance of established companies. The competition that emerges is not only limited to price issues, but also involves difficulties in accessing capital, distribution networks, technology, and unfavorable regulations. Existing companies generally have strong structural strengths and networks, which create major barriers for new entrants. In addition, there are signs of unfair competitive practices that can threaten the survival of small businesses. However, advances in technology and digitalization are opening up new avenues for small entrepreneurs to enter the market and establish direct relationships with customers. This article aims to identify various forms of business competition at the local level, analyze the opportunities and challenges that exist, and develop strategies that encourage the creation of a healthy and inclusive competitive environment for the sustainability of local economic growth.

The rapid development of information technology has accelerated the transformation of public services in Indonesia toward digitalization. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness level of digitalization in administrative services at the Medan Amplas District Office. A qualitative approach was used, employing a literature review method by collecting data from books, scientific journals, policy documents, and institutional performance reports. The results show that the digitalization of administrative services in Medan Amplas District has improved service timeliness, cost and procedure transparency, and public satisfaction, with system adoption rates increasing from 30% to 65% between 2018 and 2022. Digitalization has also provided benefits in terms of time and cost efficiency, as well as enhanced staff productivity. However, several challenges remain, such as infrastructure limitations, uneven digital competencies among staff, regulatory inconsistencies, and organizational culture resistance to change. In conclusion, the digitalization of administrative services at Medan Amplas District has been effective but still requires continuous improvement in technical aspects, human resource capacity building, regulatory harmonization, and cultural change to achieve sustainable optimization of public services.

Violence or sexual harassment is a problem that is quite serious and often occurs socially. In this case, it usually occurs in a problem that is complex. The rise of news on social media related to sexual violence experienced by some people is enough to shock the public. Most cases of sexual violence are experienced by a woman who is the victim. Cases of violence or sexual harassment against women are still an iceberg phenomenon. This is because many women who are victims of sexual harassment are reluctant to report what they have experienced. Violence or sexual harassment that occurs to women is often blamed on the way they dress. In fact, if you look at clothes, it is not one of the main causes of women becoming victims of sexual harassment. Violence or sexual harassment that occurs never looks at any clothes, in fact often the victim of sexual harassment is a woman who wears closed clothes. In addition, violence or sexual harassment can also be caused by a patriarchal culture that dominates and seems to justify the action. Where in patriarchal culture itself men are often considered more dominant and have a higher position than women. Therefore, men feel they have more power over women and can act as they please. Until now, patriarchal culture is still developing in society. Even though this shouldn't have been done. Therefore, there is a need for radical feminism with the aim of making changes in society and obtaining equality between men and women, especially in obtaining equal rights in society from a social and economic point of view.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat dinamika kelompok pembudidaya. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode sensus dengan jumlah responden yang diambil sebanyak 11 responden. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah skala Likert untuk mengetahui tingkat dinamika kelompok pembudidaya ikan Tunas Giri Makmur di Kelurahan Lempake Kecamatan Samarinda Utara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat dinamika kelompok pembudidaya ikan Tunas Giri Makmur pada setiap indikator: tujuan kelompok, struktur kelompok, fungsi dan tugas kelompok, kesatuan dan kekompakan kelompok, pengembangan dan pemeliharaan kelompok, suasana kelompok, ketegangan kelompok, keefektifan kelompok, berada pada katagori tinggi dan sedangkan indikator Maksud tersembunyi pada katagori sedang. Secara akumulasi keseluruhan tingkat dinamika kelompok pembudidaya ikan pokdakan tunas giri makmur pada katagori tinggi dengan nilai skor 70,13. Hal ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kelompok pembudidaya tunas giri makmur tidak sealalu dalam kondisi statis, tetapi berada dalam kondisi dinamis yang dapat berubah dalam kehidupan kelompok.

Pengadaan barang dan jasa di pemerintahan desa menjadi kegiatan yang rutin dalam setiap tahun anggaran. Kegitan rutinan yang diselenggrakan untuk segala kegiata pemerintahan di pemerintahan desa menjadi sangat urgen karena berbagai faktor. Salah satunya karena pagu anggaran dari APBN 2022 sangatlah besar. Pagu anggaran tersebut sebesar enam puluh delapan triluin (Rp 68 triliun). Dari pagu tersebut, terdapat porsi besar untuk kegiatan pengadaan barang dan jasa di pemerintahan desa. Adapun rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini hendak mengkaji bagaimana konsep atau aspek hukum pengadaan barang dan jasa di pemerintahan desa. Metode yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif. Dari penelitian ini, dapat diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa pengadaan barang dan jasa di pemerintahan desa berbeda dengan pengadaan barang dan jasa di pemerintahan seca umum. Dikecualikannnya pengadaan tersebut tentu meiliki implikasi hukum yang berbeda pula sehingga perlu dilakukan penelitian yang mendalam supaya para pemangku kebijakan di tingkat pemerintahan desa, tidak terjebak pada kasus-kasus hukum di kemudian hari.    

Saat ini pengguna internet dan media sosial di Indonesia tumbuh pesat. Jumlah pengguna aktif media sosial di Indonesia sebanyak 191 juta orang pada Januari 2022. Pemerintah Indonesia juga memanfaatkan media daring untuk mensosialisasikan beberapa kebijakan publik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat perubahan sikap dari para pengguna media sosial terhadap komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah melalui kanal media daring milik pemerintah maupun kanal berita media daring. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan menyebarkan kuesioner penetlitian kepada pengguna media sosial yang berusia 17-60 tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 47,7% responden menyatakan informasi yang diberikan oleh pemerintah kadang-kadang memberikan perubahan sikap, sementara 36,4% responden menyatakan bahwa informasi yang disampaikan membawa perubahan sikap pada diri mereka, dan 15,9% menyatakan informasi yang disampaikan tidak merubah sikap apapun bagi mereka. Hal yang menarik lainnya adalah 91,4% responden menyatakan bahwa mereka mengikuti komunikasi politik pemerintah yang dibagikan di media daring maupun media sosial. Sedangkan sisanya (8,6%) menyatakan bahwa mereka tidak mengikuti informasi terkait kebijakan pemerintah yang dibagikan di media daring maupun media sosial. Namun responden menilai bahwa pemerintah belum dapat memaksimalkan komunikasi politik melalui media sosial yang dimiliki oleh pemerintah, dimana bahasa penyampaian informasi yang digunakan kurang sesuai dengan tingkat literasi pengguna media sosial, informasi yang disampaikan kurang menarik dan kurang informatif bagi pengguna media sosial, kurangnya unsur edukasi di informasi yang disampaikan oleh pemerintah dan minimnya saluran penyampain keluhan di media daring atau media sosial yang dimiliki oleh pemerintah.  Oleh karena itu, diperlukan adanya evaluasi dari pemerintah untuk membenahi komunikasi yang dilakukan melalui media daring dan media sosial milik pemerintah.