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This study aims to analyze the influence of social support and soft skills on the work readiness of the 2022 cohort students in Tasikmalaya City. Work readiness is an essential aspect that students must possess to face increasingly competitive labor market demands. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 110 respondents selected from a population of 150 students using the Slovin formula with a 5% margin of error and a simple random sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Prior to hypothesis testing, validity and reliability tests were performed to ensure the quality of the research instruments. In addition, classical assumption tests, including normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and linearity tests, were conducted to verify the suitability of the regression model. The findings indicate that both social support and soft skills have a positive and significant effect on students’ work readiness. Support from family, peers, and the academic environment enhances students’ confidence in preparing for employment. Furthermore, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and responsibility as components of soft skills strengthen students’ readiness to enter the professional workforce. These findings highlight the importance of developing soft skills and strengthening social support to improve students’ work readiness.

Students who silmutaneously work and study often face dual responsibilities that require careful planning of their time between job duties and academic obligations. This scenario can influence academic perfomance, highlighting the importance of effective time management for optimal study outcomes. The present study investigates the influence of study time management on the academic perfomance of working student. A quantitative research method with a correlational design was employed, the study sampled 108 working the sample consisted of students selected via puposive sampling. Data were collected via an online questionnaire consisting of 12 items and acdemic achievment was measured using the responden semester grade point average (GPA). To ensure the instrument was reliable Cronbach’s alpha was calculated, resulting in a value of 0.607, indicating acceptable consistency. Analysis using sample linear regression in spss revealed that study time management significantly and positively affects academic perfomance (p=0.012<0.05). Study time management explains approximately 5.9% of the variance in academic achievement, as indicated by an (R²) of 0.059. whereas the remaining 94.1% is determined by other influences.

This study aims to determine the effect of Field Work Practice (PKL) and Career Planning on the Job Readiness of grade XII students at SMKN 31 Jakarta. The research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach. The population consisted of all grade XII students of SMKN 31 Jakarta, and a saturated sampling technique was applied so that the entire population became the research sample. Data were collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination with the assistance of IBM SPSS. The results indicate that Field Work Practice has a positive and significant effect on Job Readiness, with a t-value of 9.967 and a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). Career Planning also has a positive and significant effect on Job Readiness, with a t-value of 8.318 and a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). Simultaneously, Field Work Practice and Career Planning significantly influence Job Readiness, as indicated by an F-value of 88.543 and a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). The regression equation obtained was Y = -1.782 + 0.638X₁ + 0.450X₂. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.571 shows that both variables contribute 57.1% to Job Readiness, while 42.9% is influenced by other factors. The findings suggest that better implementation of PKL and more mature Career Planning are associated with higher levels of student Job Readiness.  

Abstract: Detecting chili leaf diseases remains challenging due to the non-uniform manifestation of symptoms, local discoloration, small lesion regions, and visual similarity between disease patterns and natural leaf background variations. Although YOLO-based detectors provide favorable computational efficiency, lightweight variants often struggle to distinguish subtle lesion characteristics, while conventional attention mechanisms such as CBAM primarily rely on global feature aggregation and may overlook regional activation variability. To address these limitations, this study proposes a YOLOv9s-based detection framework integrated with a Region-Dispersion Channel Spatial Attention (RDCSA) module. The proposed module incorporates regional dispersion statistics, namely mean, standard deviation, and range, as channel descriptors to capture inter-region feature variability before applying spatial attention refinement. Experiments were conducted on the COLD dataset containing 532 original images from five chili leaf condition categories using a split-before-augmentation protocol to ensure objective evaluation. RDCSA was integrated at the P5 feature level and evaluated through attention placement analysis, component-wise ablation, sensitivity analysis, stability assessment, and comparison with modern attention mechanisms. The proposed YOLOv9s + RDCSA model achieved an mAP@50 of 0.894, mAP@50–95 of 0.773, precision of 0.858, recall of 0.861, and an F1-score of 0.859 with only a marginal increase in model parameters. The results suggest that regional dispersion-based attention improves feature discrimination while preserving computational efficiency, particularly for disease symptoms characterized by heterogeneous spatial patterns. Nevertheless, performance remains influenced by visually ambiguous symptom categories, indicating that further validation across multiple datasets and field conditions is required. Overall, the proposed RDCSA module enhances detection capability without substantially increasing computational overhead, making it a promising attention mechanism for lightweight plant disease detection systems.

Indonesia’s multicultural diversity poses serious challenges in maintaining social harmony, marked by increasing cases of intolerance driven by differences in ethnicity, religion, and culture. Education, particularly civics (PPKn), plays a strategic role in instilling tolerance values from an early age. This study aims to analyze the strategies used by elementary school teachers in cultivating tolerance attitudes through PPKn  learning, identify the implementation of tolerance values in classroom activities and student social interactions, and reveal the challenges faced by teachers along with effective and contextual learning strategies. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach based on library research, collecting data from accredited scientific journals published between 2021 and 2025, sourced from databases including google scholar, DOAJ, and sinta- indexed journals. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis through stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with source triangulation appliet to ensure validity. The findings reveal that affective teachers employ a holistic approach encompassing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, consistent with Bloom’s revised taxonomy. Teachers serve not only as knowledge transmitters but also as moral role models, as supported by Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. Implementation is carried out through three channels: intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. Key challenges include dominance of cognitive approaches, limited understanding of multicultural education, and negative influencesof social media. This study implies the urgent need for continuous professional training for PPKn teachers, differentiated and inclusive learning design, and active collaboration between schools and families to strengthen the internalization of tolerance values in elementary school students.

This study examines sarcastic implicatures in the 2024 United States presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with a particular focus on Donald Trump’s utterances. The study aims to identify the forms and types of sarcastic implicatures employed in political discourse during the debate. A qualitative descriptive method with a pragmatic approach was used to analyze how implied meanings are constructed and interpreted within the context of political communication. The data consisted of debate transcripts and video recordings broadcast by CNN, selected based on utterances containing elements of sarcasm. Data analysis was conducted through four stages: identification, classification, coding, and interpretation. The findings reveal that sarcastic implicatures are realized in two main forms, namely indirect non-literal utterances and direct non-literal utterances. In addition, several types of sarcastic implicatures were identified, including undermining, mockery, insult, criticism, and threat. The most dominant type was undermining, which was used to weaken the image and credibility of political opponents. These findings indicate that sarcastic implicatures function as an effective rhetorical strategy in political communication to influence public opinion, shape audience perceptions, and strengthen the speaker’s political position in televised political debates.

Tax avoidance presents a unique challenge, as it is morally acceptable and does not violate the law, yet it is detrimental to the government. There are loopholes (grey areas) in the tax code that are exploited. To further examine the influence of factors including institutional ownership, audit committees, firm age, and debt (leverage) on tax avoidance, this study aims to gather data. The analysis uses multiple regression at a 5% significance level on data obtained from 177 of 59 consumer goods sector companies listed on the IDX for the 2022–2024 period. A partial and statistically significant relationship was found between fiscal policy and factors such as firm age, institutional ownership, audit committees, and leverage. Penghindaran pajak menghadirkan tantangan khusus, karena secara moral dapat diterima serta tidak pemerintah tidak melanggar hukum, namun merugikan pemerintah. Ada celah (grey area) dalam kode pajak yang dimanfaatkan. Guna mempelajari lebih lanjut berkaitan dengan berpengaruhnya faktor termasuk kepemilikan institusional, komite audit, firm age, serta utang (leverage) atas penghindaran pajak, penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengumpulkan fakta. Analisis menggunakan regresi berganda pada tingkat signifikansi 5% pada data yang diperoleh sebanyak 177 dari 59 perusahaan sektor barang konsumsi terdaftar di BEI periodisasi 2022-2024. Ditemukan hubungan parsial serta sinifikan secara statistik kebijakan fiskal serta faktor seperti umur perusahaan, kepemilikan institusional, komite audit, serta leverage.

Increased caffeine intake is commonly used by students to cope with academic demands, especially during examinations and the completion of final projects. Excessive caffeine consumption may affected sleep quality and potentially influence nutritional status. This study aimed to determine the correlation between caffeine intake, sleep disturbances, and nutritional status among final – year unsergarduated students at Dr. Soekardjo University. This study used quantitative approach with an observational analytic and cross-sectinal design. A total of 108 students participated in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlations test. The findings indicated that the most of respondents with low caffeine intake experienced mild sleep disturbances, totaling 56 respondents (80%). Meanwhile, respondents with moderate and high caffeine intake mostly experienced moderated sleep disturbances, with 13 respondents (61.9%) and 9 respondents (52.9%), respectively. The results showed a significant correlation between caffeine intake and sleep disturbances (p-value=0.000). In all categories of caffeine intake, most respondents had normal nutritional status. However, no significant relationship was found between caffeine intake and nutritional status (p-value=0.351). In conclusion, caffeine intake was associated with sleep disturbances but not with nutritional status among final-year undergraduate students.

This study aims to examine the influence of Glad2Glow product quality on consumer trust and purchasing decisions for Glad2Glow skincare products through the online platform TikTok Shop in Tasikmalaya Regency. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method involving 60 respondents who had previously purchased Glad2Glow skincare products. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. The collected data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) technique with the SmartPLS application. The results indicate that product quality is the strongest factor influencing consumer trust, with a path coefficient of 0.737 (T = 9.938; P = 0.000). Product quality also has a significant effect on purchasing decisions, with a coefficient of 0.505 (T = 6.129; P = 0.000). These findings demonstrate that better product quality increases consumer confidence in the product and encourages stronger purchasing decisions. The study highlights the importance of maintaining product quality as a strategic factor in building consumer trust and improving purchasing behavior in a social commerce environment. Therefore, businesses operating through digital platforms such as TikTok Shop should prioritize product quality to strengthen customer relationships and enhance market competitiveness.

The presence of Generation Z, who grew up entirely in the digital era, has triggered a fundamental transformation in Muslim religious practices, where social media has replaced conventional religious institutions as the primary source of religious information. This condition creates a paradox: Gen Z has become a generation that is highly religious online, yet is often disconnected from physical communities and traditional religious authorities. This study aims to analyze the character of Muslim Gen Z religiosity, identify its forming factors, and examine the impact of the digital era on their religiosity. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using a library research method. The findings indicate that Muslim Gen Z religiosity is characterized by personalization, flexibility, and digital spirituality, strongly influenced by social media. These characteristics are shaped by massive digital technology accessibility, the effectiveness of contextual Islamic preaching on platforms such as TikTok, as well as spiritual needs and social pressure from the digital environment. The digital era brings positive impacts in the form of increased accessibility and religious literacy, but also negative impacts including shallow religious understanding, vulnerability to information bias, and potential exposure to extreme ideologies. This study implies the importance of an integrated digital religious literacy strategy through critical thinking-based Islamic Religious Education curriculum reform, enhancement of educators' digital capacity, and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen Gen Z's moderate and reflective religious understanding.

This research investigates the impact of authentic marketing and social media interactivity on market performance within the creative fashion sector, focusing on Yume Project in Bandung. Utilizing a quantitative approach with descriptive and verificative methods, data were collected from 100 respondents through purposive sampling. The results of multiple linear regression analysis (Y =5.751 + 0.422X1 + 0.390X2 ) demonstrate that both authentic marketing and social media interactivity significantly and positively influence market performance, both partially and simultaneously. The coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.596 indicates that these two variables explain 59.6% of the variance in market performance. This study underscores the necessity for local fashion brands to maintain transparency, honesty, and active digital engagement to thrive in hyper-competitive markets.

This study aims to analyze strategies for increasing reading interest in developing a literate generation among elementary school students and to identify factors influencing literacy culture within school and family environments. The phenomenon of low reading interest among elementary school students has become a significant concern because the rapid development of digital technology tends to shift students’ attention from reading activities to audiovisual entertainment. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using a case study method at SDN 1 Notoharjo. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The participants consisted of one classroom teacher and four third-grade students of SDN 1 Notoharjo. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was tested using source triangulation and method triangulation. The findings revealed that literacy strengthening was implemented through morning reading activities, book discussions, the use of visual and digital media such as e-books, and the utilization of reading corners and school libraries. The study also found that students’ reading interest was influenced by the availability of reading materials, the comfort of literacy environments, family support, and the dominant use of gadgets for entertainment purposes. This study contributes scientifically by strengthening the concept of collaborative literacy involving schools, families, and digital technology in developing reading culture among elementary school students. The findings imply the need for more integrated, adaptive, and sustainable literacy programs to improve students’ reading interest in the digital era.  

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and personalization algorithms has fundamentally transformed the landscape of e-commerce and digital retail, particularly influencing the shopping behavior of female consumers. This study examines the utilization of AI-driven personalization algorithms and their impact on the research shopping phenomenon among female consumers in the digital era. Research shopping, defined as the behavior of searching for product information online while making the final purchase decision offline or across multiple platforms, has become increasingly prevalent as digital touchpoints multiply. This research employs a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 250 female respondents aged 18–45 who actively use e-commerce platforms in Indonesia. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that AI personalization algorithms significantly influence female consumer decision-making processes, fostering research shopping tendencies through targeted recommendations, dynamic pricing, and adaptive content delivery. Furthermore, the study identifies trust, perceived usefulness, and digital literacy as key mediating variables between AI technology utilization and research shopping behavior. These results contribute to the growing body of literature on AI-driven consumer behavior and offer practical implications for digital marketers and e-commerce platform developers seeking to optimize user experience for female consumers.

Typhoid fever is a febrile illness that commonly occurs in urban areas with poor sanitation. It is usually caused by the consumption of untreated water and contaminated food. Because the S. typhi bacterium can survive in water for days, contamination of surface water—such as wastewater, freshwater, and groundwater—serves as the primary cause of typhoid fever. The patient presented to the Emergency Department of Cut Meutia General Hospital with complaints of high fever for approximately 4 days prior to admission, which had worsened over the past 2 days. The fever fluctuated and was accompanied by chills. It worsened at night and was not influenced by weather or temperature. These symptoms were accompanied by vomiting every time the patient tried to eat, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, and weakness. The patient reported vomiting the contents of their meal every time they ate, leading to a loss of appetite. These symptoms began when the patient first developed a fever. The patient also experienced abdominal pain. Spontaneous bleeding was denied. On physical examination, the patient appeared weak but was alert and oriented. On neck examination, palpable enlargement of the thyroid glands was found on the right and left sides of the neck, measuring 2x2 cm, mobile, and soft. On abdominal examination, increased bowel sounds were noted. Vital signs were normal except for the patient’s febrile temperature. Laboratory tests revealed a Tubex blood test result of scale 4 and a positive dengue IgG serology result.

This study aims to analyze the effect of the Bank Indonesia interest rate on the Indonesian rupiah exchange rate against the United States dollar during the 2021–2026 period. A quantitative approach was employed using monthly time-series data obtained from official sources. The analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of EViews software. The dependent variable in this study was the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar, while the independent variables included the Bank Indonesia interest rate, inflation, money supply (M2), and the Federal Reserve interest rate (Fed Rate). Prior to regression estimation, all data were tested for stationarity using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test to ensure compliance with time-series analysis requirements. Furthermore, the model was evaluated through classical assumption tests, including normality, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, and autocorrelation tests, to verify the validity and reliability of the estimation results. The findings reveal that the Bank Indonesia interest rate has a significant effect on the rupiah exchange rate, with a probability value of 0.0223. This result indicates that changes in the domestic interest rate can influence movements in the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar. In contrast, inflation, money supply (M2), and the Fed Rate were found to have no significant effect on the rupiah exchange rate during the study period. Moreover, the classical assumption tests confirmed that the regression model satisfied all required criteria, indicating that the estimated results are reliable and can serve as a reference for economic policy formulation.

Makeup artistry is an aesthetic skill that functions to enhance appearance while concealing facial imperfections. Techniques such as foundation selection, foundation mixing, contouring, and natural makeup application have been proven to influence the quality of makeup results, both in terms of durability and aesthetics. This study employs a literature review method by examining several national and international journals related to makeup techniques. The findings indicate that selecting the appropriate type of foundation and applying mixing techniques can extend makeup durability for more than two hours. Furthermore, daily makeup practice significantly improves practical skills within society, while basic knowledge of cosmetics shows a positive correlation with the proper use of cosmetic products. This review emphasizes that makeup techniques have a tangible impact on the quality of results, whether in educational contexts, professional practice, or everyday needs. Therefore, mastering both theoretical and practical aspects of makeup artistry is essential for the sustainable development.

The integration of educational technology has become increasingly important in supporting effective learning processes. Google Drive is one of the widely used cloud platforms for online storage, access, and collaboration in educational activities. This study aims to examine the factors influencing vocational school students’ perceived ease of use (PEoU) of Google Drive as a learning support tool. The research model was adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by incorporating external variables, including Computer Self-Efficacy (CSE), Perceived Enjoyment (PE), Perceptions of External Control (PEC), Technological Complexity (TC), and Facilitating Conditions (FC). Data were collected from 274 students at a public vocational school in Central Java using an online questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS. The findings reveal that Computer Self-Efficacy, Perceived Enjoyment, and Perceptions of External Control significantly influence students’ perceived ease of use of Google Drive. In contrast, Technological Complexity and Facilitating Conditions do not significantly affect perceived ease of use. These findings highlight the importance of internal user perceptions in supporting educational technology adoption among vocational school students.

The study aims to analyze the role of digital media as a distracting factor affecting the faith loyalty of Catholic adolescents in their relationship with God amid religious pluralism in Indonesia. The development of digital media has transformed how adolescents understand, express, and live out their faith, while simultaneously presenting both opportunities and ambivalent challenges. This research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method, analyzing various theological, sociological sources, and Church documents. The findings indicate that digital media can serve as a broad and participatory space for expressing faith, but it also has the potential to create distractions in three main dimensions: cognitive, affective, and practical. Cognitively, adolescents experience confusion in understanding faith teachings due to the diversity of information available. Affectively, there is a shift in orientation from a relationship with God toward the pursuit of emotional gratification in digital spaces. Practically, there is a decline in engagement in concrete religious practices. Within the context of religious pluralism, this complexity intensifies and influences the formation of adolescents’ faith identity. This study also finds that digital media does not only have negative impacts but also holds positive potential as a means of deepening faith when used critically and reflectively. Therefore, the role of the Church is essential through contextual, dialogical, and integrative pastoral accompaniment combined with critical digital literacy. Through this approach, adolescents are expected to integrate their digital experiences into a more mature, authentic faith life rooted in a deeper relationship with God.

The development of social media, particularly TikTok, has played a significant role in shaping beauty trends and constructing ideal facial standards among young generations. The TikTok Beauty phenomenon not only provides diverse makeup references but also reinforces specific visual representations that influence perceptions of beauty. This study aims to examine the relationship between the TikTok Beauty phenomenon, the process of facial standardization, and its implications for the development of makeup techniques. A qualitative approach was employed through content analysis and literature review. Primary data were obtained from observations of popular TikTok videos under the hashtags #beautytrend, #makeup, and #tiktokbeauty, while secondary data were drawn from scholarly literature on beauty standards, social construction, and social media algorithms. The findings indicate that TikTok strengthens certain beauty standards such as fair skin, slim facial contours, and a flawless appearance which in turn influence techniques like complexion layering and visual manipulation. However, the platform also provides space for more inclusive and diverse beauty narratives. This study recommends enhancing aesthetic literacy to ensure that makeup practices prioritize diversity and the unique characteristics of each individual.

The era of globalization presents challenges of moral degradation among students, including intolerance, individualism, and declining nationalism. These issues make character strengthening through Civic Education (PKn) a national priority. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of PKn in shaping students’ character, particularly the values of religiosity, nationalism, independence, mutual cooperation, and integrity. The research employed a qualitative Library research design using secondary data from 18 scientific journals and 2 books published between 2021 and 2026. Data were collected through literature review and analyzed using content and thematic analysis to identify patterns of PKn implementation and its impact. The findings indicate that PKn effectively develops Good citizenship through character education based on Pancasila. Effective strategies include teacher role modeling, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and digital media such as infographics and gamification. These approaches were reported to improve empathy, national loyalty, and integrity among students. The Merdeka Curriculum further supports character development by emphasizing affective learning through authentic projects. Challenges arising from foreign cultural influences can be addressed through collaboration among schools, families, and communities. The study concludes that PKn plays a significant role in strengthening students’ character and supporting the realization of Golden Indonesia 2045 through sustainable character education.