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This study investigated the effects of different leadership styles on employee productivity in JUHEL Pharmaceutical Firm, Anambra State, Nigeria. The primary objectives were to analyze the impact of transformational leadership, evaluate transactional leadership, and explore laissez-faire leadership's influence on productivity, as well as compare these styles' overall effectiveness. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 66 employees through structured surveys. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and ANOVA were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that transformational leadership had a significant positive effect on employee productivity, enhancing motivation and performance. Transactional leadership showed a moderate impact, fostering goal-oriented behaviors and structured work environments. Conversely, laissez-faire leadership was found to have a minimal effect on productivity, often leading to lower employee engagement due to insufficient guidance. Comparative analysis indicated that transformational leadership outperformed the other styles in promoting higher productivity metrics. This study highlights the importance of effective leadership strategies for enhancing productivity in pharmaceutical firms. It suggests that JUHEL Pharmaceutical Firm and similar organizations should prioritize transformational leadership development to achieve optimal performance. The research contributes valuable insights to the field of leadership studies and offers a basis for future investigations into leadership practices and productivity outcomes.

Information technology has changed the way educational institutions interact. Instagram, one of the visual-based social media platforms, has become a strategically used platform to create image, increase interaction, and disseminate information. Instagram is a tool used by Amikom Purwokerto University to disseminate information, both academic and non-academic, to students and the general public. However, problems such as unattractive format, inconsistent accuracy, and suboptimal delivery speed have been faced by the campus. The End-User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) method was used in this study to evaluate the performance of Amikom Purwokerto University's Instagram account. Content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness are the five dimensions used to assess. The results showed an overall good level of satisfaction; the content dimension had the highest mean score (3.86), while the timeliness dimension had the lowest mean score (3.46).In this study, the researchers found that social media account managers at Amikom Purwokerto University can use strategic recommendations to improve the effectiveness of information dissemination. The findings can also be used as a reference for other educational institutions to use social media as a more interactive and responsive communication tool.

The main focus of this research is to examine data storage efficiency methods, algorithm scheduling, and resource usage optimization techniques. This research uses literature study methods and simulation experiments to analyze system performance. The research results show that storage management methods based on deduplication and data compression have significant efficiency in reducing storage space requirements. The implications of this research include improving cloud system performance and reducing operational costs.

In this study, the goal is to compare the academic results of economics students from Pasuruan Public Secondary School 3 classes, which use the PBL learning model, inquiry-based learning and discovery-based learning. Consistent with the description of unequal groups, this study used an experimental methodology that included three types of trials, each using a unique teaching model. An analysis of the pretest and posttest results was carried out to identify possible differences in the academic performance of the students. Although several teaching models were implemented, The findings showed that there was no significant difference in academic performance across the three groups. The Kruskal-Wallis test produces an Asymp value. signature. of 0.274, which means there is no significant difference between learning models. Therefore, the application of the PBL, inquiry and discovery learning model can be said to have no significant effect on student academic achievement.

iquid waste produced by the food industry has complex characteristics that depend on production capacity. Liquid waste treatment is carried out physically, chemically, and biologically to reduce the concentration of pollutants that pose environmental problems. PT. X is one of the companies that produces food products. The company has been implementing an environmental management system, particularly wastewater treatment, using WWTP technology. The research aims to assess the performance of liquid wastewater treatment processes at PT. X. The research method used is descriptive, with data collection through direct observation and sampling at the WWTP outlet of PT. X. After testing, the research results show that all main parameters produced by PT. X's WWTP comply with the quality standards of the East Java Governor Regulation No. 72 of 2013. Overall, the WWTP performance remains good.    

This study aims to examine the effect of water usage, energy consumption, carbon emissions produced, waste generated, independent Assurance, and environmental expenditures on Return On Equity. (ROE). This study provides information about entities that are socially responsible and whether their financial performance will improve or not after the implementation of corporate social and environmental activities. The independent variables in this study are water usage, energy consumption, carbon emissions produced, waste generated, independent Assurance, and environmental expenditures. ROE in this study is the dependent variable. The secondary data required for the study comes from the sustainability reports of 35 companies in 2023, and then the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is tested using EViews. The results of data management in the study indicate that there is an effect between water usage, waste generated, and environmental expenditures on ROE, thus supporting H1, H4, and H6. This condition is reversed with energy consumption, carbon emissions produced, and independent Assurance, where these three variables do not have an effect on ROE, proving that H2, H3, and H5 are not supported. The implication of this study is that management can achieve sustainable profits by disclosing activities that support environmental sustainability and using independent parties to guarantee the sustainability reports that have been created, thereby gaining more trust from stakeholders, which affects ROE.

Advances in information technology have encouraged government agencies to implement electronic-based systems to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of services. The Community and Village Empowerment Service of Magetan Regency uses the Presence and Performance Application System Si Apik application to record the attendance of State Civil Apparatus as part of the E-Government program. This study aims to evaluate the usability of the Si Apik application using the System Usability Scale method to measure the level of user satisfaction. The research approach involves descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods, with data collection through observation, SUS questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. The results showed an average SUS score of 52.59, which is in the marginal category, with a grade D and an "OK" rating. This score indicates that the system still has technical constraints, such as network connections and application errors, which affect ease of use. Recommendations for improvement include optimizing features, increasing system stability, and providing clearer technical guidance. This study provides strategic input for the Community and Village Empowerment Service of Magetan Regency in improving the quality of Si Apik application services.

An environmentally friendly fuel with great potential for use in transportation and industry is B40 biodiesel. It is a mixture of 60% diesel and 40% biodiesel. With an emphasis on engine performance, environmental impact, and financial incentives, the study assesses how beneficial its use can be. According to the findings, B40 biodiesel burns better and produces fewer carbon emissions compared to pure diesel because it has a higher cetane number. However, fuel consumption may increase due to the much lower energy content of biodiesel. B40 requires more maintenance to avoid hygroscopic effects, but it has been shown to improve lubrication and support heavy equipment operations in industrial environments. Implementing B40 has several benefits, including the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  

Flexibility exercises (muscle stretching) are physical exercises that aim toimprove and develop some motor skills. Given the importance of musclestrength in the skill performance of discus throwing for people with disabilities,the longer the muscle, the greater the force it gives, which is directlyproportional to the distance achieved by the thrower. The ability of the muscle tostretch, which reaches half the length of the muscle, gives greater strength andspeed to the arms when performing. This comes through some exercises for thethrower's arm that contribute positively to this aspect. The aim of the study wasto identify the effect of muscle stretching exercises on the peripheral speed ofthe throwing arm and achievement in discus throwing for people withdisabilities in the F34 category sitting. The hypothesis of the research was thatthere were statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests inthe peripheral speed of the throwing arm and achievement in discus throwing forpeople with disabilities in the F34 category sitting, in favor of the post-test. Theresearcher used the experimental method using the single-group method, andmuscle stretching exercises were used for the throwing arm to increase its abilityto develop peripheral speed as well as achievement. The exercises continued for(6) weeks with (3) training units per week. After conducting the post-tests, theresearcher concluded:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought changes in various sectors including education, particularly at the secondary school level. This study aims to analyze the role of AI in improving academic learning, identify the positive impact of AI implementation in the education sector, and compare the effectiveness of AI-based learning with conventional methods. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study analyzed 50 scientific articles published between 2019-2024 from ScienceDirect, IEEE, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar databases. The results showed that the implementation of AI improved students' academic performance by 23% compared to traditional methods, with an increase in students' learning motivation by 35%. In the aspect of adaptive learning, AI shows an increase in learning effectiveness by 30% and increases student participation in distance learning by 40%. Comparison with conventional methods shows the superiority of AI-based learning in material personalization (90% vs 60%), feedback system (85% vs 40% responsiveness), and student engagement (75% vs 45%). However, the research found that optimal results are achieved through blended learning that combines the power of AI with the social interaction of conventional learning.

Military personnel performance is a crucial factor in achieving operational effectiveness, especially at the TNI AL IV Batam Main Base. Although adaptability and dual positions have been shown to have a significant effect on personnel performance, there is a knowledge gap regarding how superior support can moderate the relationship. This study aims to analyze the effect of adaptability on personnel performance, with superior support as a moderating variable, which is a new aspect and has not been widely studied in the military context. A quantitative approach was used in this study, using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method through AMOS software. Data were obtained from 30 respondents who were military personnel at the TNI AL IV Batam Main Base. The results showed that adaptability and dual positions had a positive and significant effect on personnel performance. In addition, superior support was shown to moderate the relationship between adaptability and dual positions with performance, strengthening the influence of both factors. The model used in this study also showed good fit, so it can be relied on to explain the relationship between variables. These findings fill the gap in previous research and emphasize the importance of developing adaptability, effective dual-job management, and superior support in order to improve the performance of military personnel in a dynamic and challenging work environment

This research aims to analyze the performance management cycle at Seafood Restaurant Teluk Bakau Bay View, Bintan Regency. Using a qualitative research method, data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations. The sample used was purposive sampling with 2 informants, namely the restaurant owner Mr. Gunawan and an employee named Kelvin. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis. The research results show that the management cycle implemented at Seafood Restaurant Teluk Bakau Bay View has been carried out well. This can be seen from the planning that sets goals for the consistency of employee performance. Monitoring is conducted daily in terms of revenue, employee performance, customer feedback, and achievement of sales targets. Employee reviews at Seafood Restaurant Teluk Bakau Bay View are conducted by re-evaluating the results of daily employee performance monitoring, and assessments are made from these monitoring results to determine rewards or sanctions for employees. The awards given to employees are based on the review conducted from the evaluation results, where these awards are in the form of cash bonuses added to the basic salary.

This study attempts to ascertain the partial and joint analysis of employee performance, job motivation, and patient satisfaction with respect to basic service standards at the Nice Dental Care Clinic. Questionnaires are distributed as part of the quantitative approaches used in this study to collect data. 50 patients and staff members of the Nice Dental Care Clinic made up the study's sample, This was calculated with a 5% error rate using the Slovin algorithm (e). The analysis of data methods that are used coefficient of determination , T and F test. The factors of career growth, work environment, and mutation account for 2.9% of the work morale variable, whereas additional variables not included in the study do so. The t test results show that employee performance, work motivation and patient satisfaction partially influence the minimum service requirements. Employee performance, motivation if work, and patient happiness regarding minimum service requirements all have a large influence at the same time.

This study aims to evaluate the performance appraisal system at MiniMarket Altavensa Tanjungpinang City. The research method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques used are interviews and observations. The sample used is purposive sampling. With the information, namely the study interviewed the mother (ET) as the owner, while the data analysis used is individual performance data. The results of the study indicate that the evaluation of this system can be seen from the results of the work, where most employees show success in achieving good work targets, such as daily sales targets, employee attendance rates are quite good, because there are still employees who are late from the specified working hours, the quality of service provided by employees is able to provide friendly and satisfying service to customers even during busy times such as promotions on religious holidays and communication between employees and managers is quite good seen from the way they communicate such as employees who respect the opinions of decision makers in completing tasks for common goals without creating hostility or discomfort.

The aim of the test is to insure the effect of leadership style partially or simultaneously, work environment, motivation, and employee development on employee performance at Kemendikbudristek. Questionnaires are sent as part of a combined procedure used in this study to collect data. The sample consisted of 95 employees of the Kemendikbudristek, utilizing the Slovin equation with a 5% error rate (e). Analysis of multiple linear regression is the analysis of data technique employed, in addition to t, F, as well as assessments of coefficients of determination. The equation Y = the determination coefficient value obtained, which is the coefficient of determination of the employee performance variable that the variable explains, is the result of the analysis of multivariate linear regression. It is anticipated that this study will examine how Kemendikbudristek employees perform in relation to leadership style, work environment, motivation, and career growth.

In the business world, it is difficult to remain innovative and competitive in today's digital era. The aim of this research is to see how digital innovation can encourage employees to increase company efficiency and productivity. This research collects and analyzes various sources about the relationship between employee empowerment and digital innovation. The research results show that digital innovations, such as communication tools and collaboration platforms, increase employee creativity, collaboration and participation. Additionally, technology-based training improves performance and helps employees adapt. To gain a competitive advantage in the market, companies must implement employee empowerment and digital innovation strategies. These results provide important knowledge about human resource management on how to create an empowering and innovative work environment

This report discusses the effectiveness of the Up Sonic tool in optimizing the combustion process of various types of materials. Up Sonic is an innovative technology designed to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce harmful gas emissions. The study examines the performance of this tool on different materials, including fossil fuels and biomass. The results indicate that the use of Up Sonic can accelerate the combustion process, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. Therefore, this tool has the potential to become a sustainable solution in the combustion and energy industry.