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In this article, we illustrate the importance of combining logic and Christian faith in everyday life, as well as the challenges and benefits associated with this. This article emphasizes that logic is a powerful tool in strengthening religious beliefs. By using logic, one can critically consider religious teachings and seek a deeper understanding of one's beliefs. This is one of the things that helps a person feel more confident in his faith because he understands the reasons behind that belief. This article shows the challenges faced when combining logic and Christian faith. Sometimes religious beliefs seem to conflict with logic or rationality and can cause internal conflict within a person. The method used is library research based on qualitative methods. This research aims to contribute thinking about the role of logic in the perspective of Christian faith, by reviewing its benefits and challenges.

This qualitative study aims to investigate the implementation of Agile project management practices within technology start-ups. The research utilizes a qualitative approach, employing semi-structured interviews and document analysis to gather data. A purposive sampling technique is employed to select participants from a range of technology start-ups. Data analysis involves thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the data. The findings reveal insights into the challenges, benefits, and strategies associated with implementing Agile methodologies in start-up environments. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of Agile adoption within the dynamic context of technology start-ups, offering valuable insights for practitioners and researchers alike.  

Sexual violence is a serious problem that needs to be addressed in Indonesia, including within school environments, characterized by an increase in the number of sexual violence incidents and the prevalence of cases being uncovered. This phenomenon is highly concerning among students, as evidenced by several data points indicating a significant occurrence of sexual violence among students. The aim of this study is to describe students' perceptions of sexual violence, examined through the cognitive, affective, and conative aspects. The study population consists of 7th and 8th grade students of SMPN 41 Padang for the academic year 2023/2024, totaling 313 students. The sampling technique used is stratified random sampling with a sample size of 175 students. The instrument utilized in this study is a questionnaire. Data obtained were analyzed using percentages. The results of this research indicate that: (1) students' perception of sexual violence behavior in terms of cognitive aspects falls into the positive category, meaning that students have a good understanding of behaviors that constitute sexual violence, (2) students' perception of sexual violence behavior in terms of affective aspects falls into the positive category, meaning that students can feel behaviors that are considered sexual violence and are aware that such behaviors should be avoided, (3) students' perception of sexual violence behavior in terms of conative aspects falls into the positive category, indicating that students are capable of taking positive actions to avoid or prevent sexual violence behavior from occurring. Overall, students have a positive perception of sexual violence, showing a good understanding of sexual violence behavior and the ability to interpret it well, thereby avoiding behaviors associated with sexual violence, which will contribute to a more effective learning process for students in school.

The rapid development of information and communication technology has created a complex virtual environment known as cyberspace.  In this digital era, cyberspace has become the main arena for various activities, from communication, business, to social interaction.  However, this growth also poses serious challenges in managing these virtual spaces effectively.  The role of law is very important in responding to this challenge.  This study aims to explore the role of law in regulating cyberspace, as well as the associated challenges and opportunities.  The role of law in this context includes establishing regulations, law enforcement, and protecting individual rights in the digital environment.  The main challenges faced include the complex transnational nature of cybercrime, conflicting regulations between countries, as well as rapid legal adaptation to new technological developments.  However, there are also emerging opportunities in regulating cyberspace.  For example, the ability to apply a collaborative approach between states, the private sector and civil society in developing regulations that suit the unique characteristics of the digital environment.  Additionally, technology can also be used as a tool to improve law enforcement and empower individuals to protect their privacy and security online. This study uses a descriptive analysis approach to evaluate relevant literature and case studies in order to understand the dynamics of the role of law in regulating cyberspace. By understanding these challenges and opportunities, we can develop a more holistic and adaptive framework for governing cyberspace, thereby ensuring the sustainability and security of the digital environment in this digital era.

Leadership is a vital skill in a variety of life contexts, including education, business, and society. This scientific article presents a comprehensive review of how to hone leadership skills through an experience-based approach. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The data used is data sourced from literature review. We explain key concepts in leadership, outline experience-based approaches, and identify the benefits and challenges associated with these approaches. Additionally, we offer practical strategies for implementing experience-based approaches in educational and leadership development contexts. This scientific article aims to provide a deeper understanding of how direct experience can be a strong foundation in developing effective leadership skills.

The purpose of the study was to examine and analyze the legal protection of the wife's inheritance rights from unregistered marriages associated with the function of registering marriages with a comparative study of Islamic Fiqh and Law No. 1 of 1974. The research method of this writing is a normative juridical research that refers to the Qur'an. , Al-Hadith, Books of Fiqh, Legislation and related books that are relevant to this research. The data analysis technique used is a literature study which was analyzed qualitatively. The results of this study are that the second wife's inheritance rights from unregistered marriages are associated with the function of registering marriages. They have the right to inheritance which is owned jointly by the inheritance in the form of husband's innate property and joint property obtained by the second wife and her husband during the marriage period for the sake of a sense of justice and legal protection, legal protection of the second wife's inheritance rights in this study that to obtain inheritance rights and recognition to legalize marriages to religious courts. the results of the marriage itsbat as the legal basis for recording the marriage to the marriage registrar at the Office of Religious Affairs, then a Marriage Certificate Quotation Book is issued as authentic evidence that a marriage has been registered. So the legal protection and legal certainty of the second wife's inheritance rights from unregistered marriages associated with the function of recording marriages can obtain legal inheritance rights.

The rapid evolution of smart cities, driven by the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, has brought about significant advancements in urban infrastructure and services. However, these developments also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. Introduction: Smart cities are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to the extensive use of interconnected devices and systems. A key security concern is the management of digital identities, which is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of city services. Literature Review: Traditional centralized identity management systems face significant security issues, including a single point of failure, data breaches, and limited user control over personal information. In contrast, decentralized solutions, particularly blockchain-based systems, offer enhanced security through their distributed nature, eliminating vulnerabilities associated with centralized models. Materials and Method: This research focuses on blockchain technology’s application in smart city identity management. A decentralized framework is proposed, leveraging cryptographic techniques, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts to ensure data security, integrity, and privacy. Results and Discussion: The implementation of blockchain for identity management significantly improves attack tolerance, data integrity, and transparency. The decentralized approach mitigates the risks associated with central authorities, ensuring that user data remains secure and verifiable. However, scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance challenges remain. Blockchain solutions must be optimized for large-scale smart city applications and aligned with legal standards to achieve widespread adoption. Future research should focus on overcoming these challenges to create a more secure and resilient smart city infrastructure.

This article investigates the relationship between sleep quality and the management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. By analyzing data from patient surveys and health records, the study finds that poor sleep quality is associated with worsened disease management and higher healthcare utilization. The findings suggest that improving sleep quality should be an integral part of chronic illness management strategies to enhance patient outcomes.

One of the MGDS global targets is to reduce MMR and IMR. The maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is still high at 390 per 100,000 live births. Referring to the link between birth management and various countermeasures for the biggest cause of AKI is postpartum hemorrhage. Efforts have been made in problems related to bleeding, even several studies have carried out IMD in treating bleeding problems considering that the presence of IMD can affect the hormone oxytocin which is associated with bleeding. The purpose of this study was to see how IMD influences the amount of bleeding in the fourth stage.This research is a Quasi Experiment using primary data. The population and sample were all primiparous women with a total of 46 respondents using the purposive sampling method. The data analysis was univariate and bivariate using the Independent t-test. The results showed that there was a significant effect between IMD on the amount of bleeding in the fourth stage. The average number of bleeding in the fourth stage of respondents who underwent Early Breastfeeding Initiation was 150.63 with a standard deviation of 22.149. Meanwhile, for respondents who did not undergo Early Breastfeeding Initiation, the average number of bleeding in the fourth stage was 166.09 with a standard deviation of 21.580. In the statistical test, the value of P = 0.000 was obtained. With this study, it was found that there was an effect of IMD on the amount of bleeding in the fourth stage of labor. It is hoped that midwives and doctors will implement IMD in order to reduce morbidity and mortality of mothers and babies.

The use of cryptocurrency assets in Indonesia is still prohibited as a means of payment but as an investment instrument it can be included as a commodity that can be traded on a term exchange as regulated in the regulation of Law No. 10 of 2011 concerning amendments to Law No. 32 of 1997. The positive impact of cryptocurrencies in consumer protection such as cryptocurrency financial access can provide access to the traditional banking system, thereby increasing financial inclusion. There are also negative impacts to consider in consumer protection: security risks associated with theft or hacking of cryptocurrency exchange platforms and digital wallets can threaten the security of consumer funds. This study aims to analyze about consumer protection of cryptocurrencies in the digital age. This research uses normative research methods and uses qualitative data types. The results of this study show that consumer protection in cryptocurrency in the digital era, among others, preventively, in cryptocurrency trading transactions as assets is also strengthened by the Regulation of the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency Number 9 of 2019 concerning Amendments to the Regulation of the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency Number 5 of 2019 concerning Textile Arrangements for the Implementation of the Physical Market of Cryptocurrency Assets on Futures Exchanges. Meanwhile, if repressively to protect what is given after a dispute arises in the form of sanctions, fines, imprisonment, and penalties imposed a dispute occurs, regulated in Article 22 of PerBappeti Number 5 of 2019 concerning Technical Provisions for the Implementation of the Physical Market of Cryptocurrency Assets on the Futures Exchange, that dispute resolution is carried out by deliberation to reach consensus if it does not reach consensus the parties can resolve through the Futures Trading Arbitration Agency Commodity (BAKTI) and the State Court as stated in the agreement between the parties. Bank Indonesia reaffirms the ban on the use of virtual currencies in cryptocurrency, both in the form of selling, buying, and trading with these currencies. 

Healthcare waste (HCW) is a significant environmental and public health concern due to its hazardous nature, particularly the presence of emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and pathogens. The improper disposal and management of healthcare waste contribute to pollution and pose long-term risks to both human health and ecosystems. This study examines the toxicity risks associated with HCW in areas near healthcare facilities with inadequate waste management practices, showing an increase in toxicity risks by 22% to 30%. The research develops a cumulative risk assessment model that integrates human exposure with ecological risks, considering both direct and synergistic effects of pollutants. The model incorporates various components, including pollutant analysis, bioaccumulation mapping, and long-term exposure modeling, to assess the environmental and health risks of HCW. The findings highlight that inadequate waste management leads to significant pollutant accumulation in local ecosystems, with direct implications for biodiversity and human health. Additionally, the study emphasizes the benefits of applying the One-Health approach, which considers the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, offering a more integrated understanding of the risks posed by HCW pollutants. The research advocates for the incorporation of the One-Health model in healthcare waste management policies to mitigate risks and improve sustainability. Future studies should refine the cumulative risk assessment model and expand it to encompass other environmental waste sources, providing a more comprehensive understanding of pollutant impacts and advancing mitigation strategies.

The study conducted at OMNI Cikarang Hospital in 2021 aimed to assess the impact of nursing services on patient satisfaction. Using a cross-sectional, analytical survey methodology, 73 respondents, comprising both inpatients and outpatients, were sampled through accidental sampling. Bivariate and univariate analysis were employed for data analysis.Results revealed that 61.6% of respondents were classified as satisfied, while 38.4% were unsatisfied. Patient satisfaction was significantly associated with tangibles, dependability, assurance, responsiveness, and empathy, as indicated by the chi-square statistical test. Particularly, there was a substantial correlation (Spearman rho = 0.799) between patient satisfaction and the responsiveness of nursing services.The findings underscored the importance of maintaining and enhancing the standard of nursing care to ensure patient satisfaction. Specifically, the study emphasized the significance of tangibles, dependability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy in influencing patient satisfaction levels. Therefore, it is imperative for medical professionals, especially nurses, to focus on these aspects to meet patient expectations and enhance their overall experience with healthcare services.In conclusion, the study highlighted the crucial role of nursing services in shaping the perception of health service institutions like OMNI Cikarang Hospital. By prioritizing and improving various dimensions of nursing care, hospitals can strive to consistently meet patient needs and expectations, ultimately enhancing overall satisfaction levels.

This study aims to determine the criminal liability of a Notary who makes an authentic deed based on false information in the Semarang District Court decision Number 773/Pid.B/2021/PN Smg and knows the legal consequences of an authentic deed based on false information. This research uses normative legal research methods or can be called literature law research. This study examines a rule of law, legal principles, and legal doctrines associated with Semarang District Court Decision Number 773/Pid.B/2021/PN Smg to answer the legal issues faced. The types of legal materials used include primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. Meanwhile, the technique of collecting legal materials uses literature study techniques by collecting and reviewing the contents of legal materials in the form of books, laws and regulations, legal journals, legal articles, and previous research related to the problems to be researched and the data analysis techniques used are qualitative data analysis with document analysis methods, namely reviewing the Semarang District Court Decision Number 773 / Pid.B / 2021 / PN Smg with reference to the legislation relevant. The results showed that the Panel of Judges based on Semarang District Court Decision Number 773/Pid.B/2021/PN Smg in imposing criminal sanctions against Notaries who commit the crime of forgery of authentic deeds is based on the Criminal Code (KUHP). This is because the Notary Office Law (UUJN) is not specifically regulated regarding criminal sanctions. The legal consequence of an authentic deed based on false information is that it does not automatically become null and void. The annulment of an authentic deed becomes the authority of the civil judge. The mechanism for cancellation of a deed is by a party who submits a lawsuit for cancellation to the court

Logic is an important foundation in human thinking and reasoning. In this review, we will examine the role of logic in the context of human thought, both in everyday life and in scientific disciplines. We begin by discussing the introduction of the concept of logic and the history of the development of logic in identifying its fundamental role in facilitating rational and systematic thought processes.Then we will analyze how logic influences various aspects of human life, from individual decision making to the development of science and technology. We also explore how the use of logic can improve human reasoning, reduce bias, and increase the clarity and precision of arguments. In addition, we discuss the challenges associated with applying logic in complex social and cultural contexts. We investigate how factors such as emotions, beliefs, and cultural background influence humans' ability to use logic effectively.Finally, we conclude by underlining the importance of understanding the role of logic in human thinking and reasoning to develop better critical thinking skills and promote the effective use of logic in various aspects of human life.

The challenges of millennials cover various aspects such as economy, employment, property ownership and leadership. According to Glints, the first challenge millennials face is economic, caused by the impact of previous economic crises and capital losses. In the world of work, millennials are often associated with stigmatization in the workplace and cross-generational differences in working styles, which can be challenging. Property ownership is also a challenge due to the high consumption of millennials. Managers need to be able to adapt to change and not feel stressed as millennials are more likely to seek real work and get bored quickly in the workplace. Millennials also value their own experiences and strengths, so they need to focus on that. This research uses a qualitative approach. This article uses library inquiry techniques, or library investigation, to copy data and understand theories found in relevant literature. The data used for this purpose is undoubtedly a precedent study of related arguments, such as libraries, journals, and scientific articles. Christian Religious Education (CHE) plays a crucial role in holistic education. Through PAK, millennials are guided to cultivate Christian values such as love, peace, honesty and justice. It also plays a role in shaping a moral and virtuous character based on the example of Jesus Christ. In addition, PAK equips millennials with a strong moral and ethical foundation, helps them make responsible and moral decisions, and guides them to live their lives in accordance with Christian values. In today's digital era, Christian Religious Education (CHE) needs to adapt to the technology used in students' lives. This is important to ensure that learning is not boring and can engage students. In addition, Christian Religious Education should also shape students' self-image according to the values of biblical truth. In this way, students can develop a strong character based on Christian faith. PAK in its ministry should encourage every believer, from children to adults, so that they can use and optimize their intelligence/knowledge for the common good Christian Religious Education (CHE) in the modern era faces the challenge of educating the millennial generation which has unique characteristics. This generation is accustomed to technology and has high self-confidence. Therefore, PAK needs to adapt to the technology used in students' lives to ensure that learning is not boring and engaging. In addition, PAK should focus on building students' self-awareness according to the values of Biblical truth and Christian Religious education teaching. This is important to help students develop a strong character based on the Christian faith. In this way, PAK can have a positive impact on the millennial generation and help them become people of faith and morals in an increasingly modern world.    

The university's payroll process includes information about various employees, including lecturers and administrative employees with varying details such as personal data, position and salary information. This research is focused on rebuilding the payroll application due to several shortcomings or challenges associated with the existing application. This research presents a detailed investigation into the design, implementation, and evaluation of a payroll application tailored for the university environment. This research covers main aspects such as use case analysis, relational database schema, application display and testing. Use case analysis begins with identifying and understanding the various scenarios and requirements specific to a university payroll system. Through thorough exploration of user roles, system functionality. Relational database schemas are designed to efficiently store and manage complex payroll data, ensuring accurate and efficient processing. Compatibility testing plays an important role in ensuring the integration of payroll applications with existing systems. This research performs black-box testing to test application functionality and application compatibility testing with various hardware configurations, operating systems, and web browsers to ensure optimal performance and accessibility. The results of this research contribute to the advancement of payroll management and provide guidance for the development of deep payroll applications in universities.

Rural areas are defined as rural communities who live at the local level or what is known as a village. The dynamics of political life at the village level are very important to see and observe, because building an independent, advanced country and maintaining national integrity starts from the lowest level, namely the village or rural community. So awareness of the importance of developing rural communities continues until the current government, this is marked by the program run by the Central Government by providing fresh funds every year to villages throughout Indonesia. The village head election system cannot be separated from the dynamics in local political developments at the village level. In the village head election, there was a struggle for power, as is common in every round of Village Head elections in Indonesia. Candidates for village head use various methods in the village head election process in order to win the election and gain power at the lower level. Awareness of the importance of developing rural communities continues until the current government, this is marked by the program run by the Central Government by providing fresh funds every year to villages throughout Indonesia, of course this is an indication of the importance of developing communities at the village level so that they are independent and have higher productivity and will further improve the welfare of society. A village or rural environment (rural area) is a community that is always associated with simplicity, backwardness, traditionalism, subsistence and isolation (Rahardj, 1999)

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, with Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the causative agent. The emergence of drug-resistant forms, such as Multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and Extensive-drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), poses substantial challenges in TB management. This study focuses on analyzing the cost variations associated with laboratory examinations for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients undergoing treatment cycles at a tertiary hospital.The methodology involved the inclusion of patients diagnosed with MDR-TB or XDR-TB who underwent a range of laboratory tests during their treatment. A cross-sectional retrospective analytics approach was employed, utilizing medical records from the hospital's MDR division.The results of the study, encompassing 30 MDR-TB patients and 2 XDR-TB patients, revealed significant differences in laboratory examination costs between the MDR-TB and XDR-TB groups (p = 0.018). This disparity underscores the financial burden associated with managing drug-resistant TB variants, particularly in terms of laboratory monitoring and diagnostic procedures.The discussion delves into the implications of these cost variations, highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare systems and patients in resource allocation and financial planning for TB treatment. The findings underscore the importance of cost-effective strategies and optimized laboratory protocols to ensure comprehensive yet affordable care for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients.In conclusion, this study sheds light on the considerable cost variations in laboratory examinations for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients, emphasizing the need for efficient resource utilization and targeted interventions to address the financial aspects of managing drug-resistant TB strains effectively.

Otomycosis is an ear infection caused by fungi, or a superficial fungal infection of the pinna and meatus auditorius - externus. The most common symptom is itching. Ear scraping causes disruption of the natural ear cleaning mechanism so that it is easy to develop otomycosis. Indonesia with a tropical climate has a high level of humidity causing fungal infections to occur easily in the human body, such as in the ear canal or called otomycosis. This study aims to determine the relationship between the habit of picking ears with the incidence of otomycosis in the ENT Polyclinic of Budi Kemuliaan Hospital, Batam kota in 2023. This study used an observational analytic design with a cross sectional design. The population in this study were all patients at the ENT Polyclinic of the Budi Kemuliaan Hospital, Batam Kota in 2023 with purposive sampling technique taking total sampling on a sample of 70 people. Data were analyzed using the chi square test. The results of this study obtained variables associated with the incidence of Otomycosis. Where with a frequency of >1x / week (often), 75% experienced otomycosis and ≤1x / week (rarely), 34.6% experienced otomycosis. There was a significant relationship between the frequency variable and the incidence of otomycosis (p value = 0.001). Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the habit of scraping the ears with the incidence of otomycosis in patients of the ENT Polyclinic of Budi Kemuliaan Hospital, Batam Kota 2023.

This research aims to investigate user satisfaction and usability of e-catalogs in the context of procurement effectiveness in the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) environment. Utilizing a qualitative approach and literature review, survey data and in-depth interviews were obtained to analyze challenges and factors affecting e-catalog usage. Findings reveal that the majority of users experience difficulties in using e-catalogs, particularly regarding navigation and user interface complexity. This complexity is associated with inadequate training and lack of clear guidelines. Furthermore, user satisfaction with e-catalogs correlates with usability and availability of adequate information. Thus, simplifying the user interface and enhancing information accessibility are identified as key steps to improve procurement effectiveness in the TNI AL environment.