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This study discusses the network security analysis using MikroTik devices in the computer laboratory of STMIK Widuri. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the level of network security in the computer laboratory by implementing appropriate configurations using MikroTik devices. The methods employed include literature review on network security, analysis of network topology in the laboratory, and implementation of security solutions using MikroTik devices. Data collected include security testing results, network performance, and user satisfaction levels. The research findings indicate that the implementation of security solutions with MikroTik effectively enhances network security in the computer laboratory of STMIK Widuri. This study contributes to a practical understanding of using MikroTik in improving network security in campus environments

This research aims to analyze the impact of collaborative governance models on public service delivery. Specifically, the study will examine how stakeholder-inclusive governance approaches can influence the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services provided by local governments. Collaborative governance involves the engagement of various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, in the decision-making process to improve public service outcomes. This study posits that such inclusive approaches can enhance transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in public service delivery. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, data will be collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The selected case studies will encompass a diverse range of collaborative governance initiatives at the local level, providing a comprehensive understanding of different contexts and practices. By examining these cases, the research aims to identify the key factors that contribute to the success or failure of collaborative governance efforts. The analysis will focus on the impact of these initiatives on institutional capacity, such as the ability of local governments to mobilize resources, coordinate actions, and implement policies effectively. Furthermore, the study will evaluate the outcomes of these collaborative efforts in terms of service quality, accessibility, and user satisfaction. The findings are anticipated to offer valuable insights into the success factors and challenges associated with implementing collaborative governance models. These insights will be crucial for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance the performance of local governments in delivering improved public services. Ultimately, the research aims to contribute to the broader discourse on governance and public administration by highlighting the potential benefits and limitations of collaborative approaches in the public sector.

This research aims to determine the direct and indirect influence between product quality, social media marketing, brand trust on purchasing decisions among J.Co Donut's & Coffee consumers in Indonesia. The method used is Path analysis using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach with data collection using a questionnaire distributed online to 190 respondents who are active social media users and customers of J.Co Donut's & Coffee. The results of the analysis show that product quality and social media marketing have a direct positive influence on brand trust and purchasing decisions, while brand trust does not have a direct influence on purchasing decisions. Brand trust is not proven to be a mediating variable between product quality and social media marketing on purchasing decisions. These findings provide important insights for companies in developing marketing strategies and understanding the factors that influence consumer purchasing behavior, emphasizing the importance of product quality and marketing strategies via social media in building brand trust and influencing purchasing decisions.

The utilization of mobile applications in the service sector has experienced significant growth, fueled by increased access to the internet and the use of smartphones. The M-TIX app, which provides online movie ticket booking services, is one example of an app that has become an important part of movie fans' routines. Despite its popularity, users have reported various issues related to usability and overall user satisfaction. In this study, we focus on the user experience of the M-TIX app by using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the user experience aspects. Through a structured qualitative approach, the UEQ enables an in-depth evaluation of six key dimensions of user experience, namely Attractiveness, Perspicuity, Efficiency, Dependability, Stimulation, and Novelty. The study involved respondents predominantly aged between 17 to 21 years old, with the largest group being 20 years old (15 respondents), and most of them (26 respondents) were students. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable recommendations for improving the design and functionality of the M-TIX application, as well as increasing the understanding of the relationship between users' characteristics and their perceptions of user experience in the context of online movie ticketing applications. This research aims to address the existing problems and enhance user satisfaction by providing actionable insights.    

It is important to carry out this research because the digital tourism theme is a theme that is still relatively little carried out by other researchers. This research uses qualitative methods with literature review techniques with the results discussing 37 research article publications that are relevant to this research. The research results show that the application of digital tourism has a lot of potential that can change the way the tourism industry operates and interacts with tourists, including increased accessibility, enhanced tourism experiences based on AR and VR technology, and effective marketing. The application of Digital Tourism opens up various interesting opportunities in the tourism industry, including: digital marketing, virtual tourist experiences with AR and VR, tour guide applications, online booking, tourism data analysis, environmental conservation, and personalization of tourist experiences.The development or trend of digital tourism in 4 eras has apparently experienced a significant increase. Some of the challenges faced related to Digital Tourism include: lack of a comprehensive framework, limited understanding of technology users, the need to measure the sustainable impact of digital technology, data privacy and security issues, long-term impacts of digital tourism use, collaboration with parties involved in digital tourism, cross-cultural perspectives and implementation of management strategies using intelligent systems.    

The utilization of mobile applications in the service sector has experienced significant growth, fueled by increased access to the internet and the use of smartphones. The M-TIX app, which provides online movie ticket booking services, is one example of an app that has become an important part of movie fans' routines. Despite its popularity, users have reported various issues related to usability and overall user satisfaction. In this study, we focus on the user experience of the M-TIX app by using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the user experience aspects. Through a structured qualitative approach, the UEQ enables an in-depth evaluation of six key dimensions of user experience, namely Attractiveness, Perspicuity, Efficiency, Dependability, Stimulation, and Novelty. The study involved respondents predominantly aged between 17 to 21 years old, with the largest group being 20 years old (15 respondents), and most of them (26 respondents) were students. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable recommendations for improving the design and functionality of the M-TIX application, as well as increasing the understanding of the relationship between users' characteristics and their perceptions of user experience in the context of online movie ticketing applications. This research aims to address the existing problems and enhance user satisfaction by providing actionable insights.  

This study is qualitative, with one interviewee. The results of this study show that the podcast audience of Raditya Dika's YouTube account has sufficient thoughts and a good understanding of the various mental health issues discussed by Dr Jiemi Ardian, SpKJ. Mental health in each individual cannot be generalised. This condition makes the urgency of mental health discussions that lead to how to empower individuals, families, and communities to be able to find, maintain, and optimise their mental health conditions in dealing with everyday life. The knowledge and behaviour of most viewers of YouTube account users who can pay attention to all information through digital media, where most of them are Raditya Dika's YouTube subscribers who are relatively young. This study aims to determine the content of mental health content messages on Raditya Dika's YouTube account. What is expected from this content is that the audience can care about anticipating and preventing triggers for mental health disorders.

The increase in internet users based on the increasing need for the internet has led to an increase in the number of e-commerce users in Indonesia. The use of e-commerce for MSMEs can increase economic value, especially for MSMEs in Ambulu Village, which still use conventional methods. The potential for developing e-commerce in Ambulu Village is also supported by the large number of residents with the type of work as traders. Therefore, KKN Kolaboratif II in Ambulu Village is carried out in the form of outreach and assistance to MSMEs in Ambulu Village. The results of this activity are an understanding of the use of digital marketing materials for MSMEs with a percentage of 100%, creation of digital content with a percentage of 80%, and an interest in utilizing digitization into business units with a percentage of 100%.  

This study examines the impact of standardized language use in social media on users' understanding and communication. With the increasing dominance of social media as a communication platform, the use of appropriate language is important to ensure messages are well received and understood. This study used survey method to collect data from various age groups and educational backgrounds. The results show that the use of standardized language tends to increase clarity and politeness in communication, but can also cause difficulties for users who are less familiar with formal language rules. This study concludes that although standardized language has an important role in improving comprehension, adaptation and flexibility in its use need to be considered in order to maintain effective communication on social media.

Understanding history is often hindered by various constraints, including limited engaging learning media and insufficient attention to the culture of the Kluet tribe. To overcome these obstacles, efforts such as developing engaging learning media, promoting cultural understanding programs, and creating special educational games to introduce the Kluet tribe are necessary. Educational games for history introduction serve as an interesting alternative to introduce the Kluet tribe interactively. The use of technology in education, especially educational games, has attracted attention as an effective means in the learning process. This research will explain the use of the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) method in developing an educational game for introducing the history of the Kluet tribe. Based on the questionnaire results provided to users, 85% of respondents stated that this educational game on the history of the Kluet tribe is engaging and interactive.

The development of information and communication technology has influenced every aspect of human life. Smartphones, computers, and tablets have become everyday tools that we rely on for various purposes. However, the high dependence on digital devices also brings new challenges, including negative impacts on physical and mental health, particularly eye health. This research aims to educate 5th grade elementary school students about the importance of maintaining eye health in the digital age through the method of socialization. The research method involves socializing with 5th grade students using educational materials tailored to the children's level of understanding. The socialization activities include interactive presentations, question and answer sessions, and demonstrations of simple eye exercises. After participating in the socialization, students showed a significant increase in understanding regarding the negative impacts of excessive digital device use on eye health. The results of this research highlight the importance of ongoing educational programs and collaboration between various parties to create a healthier digital environment and support eye wellness for all users.

The development of AI is having a significant impact on education. AI applications are designed to improve student understanding, but their implementation faces challenges that affect user acceptance. Initial research with the UTAUT2 model in public high schools showed that only hedonic motivation, habit, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention had a significant influence on application acceptance and use. Therefore, this study will use a simplification model that focuses on significant variables, namely hedonic motivation (HM) and habit (H) on behavioral intention (BI), as well as facilitating conditions (FC), habit (H), and behavioral intention (BI) on use behavior (UB). This study is expected to provide in-depth insight into the important factors that influence the acceptance and use of AI applications in learning, as well as provide practical contributions to improve the implementation of learning technology in high schools.

The availability of teaching materials can be one of the supporting factors for the success of the learning process. With teaching materials, students can study competencies in a sequential and systematic manner, allowing them to master all competencies thoroughly. One of the teaching materials used by students in the learning process is the module. Based on this, the development of learning modules is considered important for the success of the learning process. Therefore, this research aims to develop and expand the body of knowledge regarding learning module materials, enabling readers to gain a deeper understanding of learning modules. In this article, the author focuses on development objectives using a library research method, meaning the author seeks to deepen and broaden existing knowledge. A learning module is a specially designed teaching material that is systematic and includes instructions containing learning experiences by organizing subject matter, making it possible to be studied independently or with guidance, thus facilitating learners in their studies. Learning modules have several characteristics that are advantageous, including being self-instructional, self-contained, stand-alone, adaptive, and user-friendly. The development of teaching module materials analyzed by the researcher is essential to pursue, both in theoretical and practical studies, as the learning process is dynamic and must keep pace with the times.s.  

Amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for effective integration within IT Governance becomes increasingly vital. In this context, the research background highlights the complexity and dynamics hindering the efficacy of IT Governance, while AI holds promise as a solution to these challenges. This study investigates the role of AI in enhancing IT Governance. The research aim is to explore the impact of AI on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of IT Governance through a literature review method. This method will gather and analyze relevant literature sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in IT Governance. The findings encompass AI's potential in enhancing decision-making, proactive risk management, process automation, and user satisfaction. However, challenges such as data privacy and organizational cultural changes are also identified. The research implications underscore the need for a planned approach and ongoing evaluation in adopting AI to ensure successful implementation while managing associated risks.

Rapid advances in technology, especially through online and offline media, have changed the way people connect, access information and share views. YouTube has become the main platform for users to interact and distribute multimedia content, one of the contents of which is persuasive videos. Persuasive videos influence and convey messages to the public, such as raising awareness about the obligation to pay motor vehicle tax. The method used is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method in making persuasive videos. MDLC stages include concept, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution. The video was produced with a focus on motor vehicle tax payment guidelines, with a duration of 2 minutes 12 seconds. Evaluation carried out through a survey of STMIK Lombok students and verification by SAMSAT employees, shows that this video is effective in conveying information and increasing public understanding about the importance of paying motor vehicle tax. Respondents prefer presenting content via video rather than photos or writing.

This research examines the role of public relations (PR) in the digital era, focusing on the relationship between PR and social media, adaptation of communication strategies to technological advancements, and new strategies to enhance digital influence. Through a qualitative literature review approach, this study analyzes relevant literature to identify trends, challenges, and current strategies in PR practice in the digital era. The research findings indicate that social media has become the primary platform for organizations to interact directly with their audience, while adapting communication strategies to technological advancements is crucial in achieving organizational communication goals. Challenges such as the spread of misinformation and online reputation crises are also identified, while new strategies such as storytelling-based content, the use of multimedia platforms, and collaboration with digital influencers are considered crucial steps in enhancing digital influence. This research highlights the importance of openness and transparency in PR practice, as well as the need to continuously adapt communication strategies to technological advancements and user behavior. By understanding and addressing existing challenges, PR practitioners can leverage the opportunities offered by the digital era to strengthen organizational reputation and build strong relationships with their audience.

The ornamental fish market is growing rapidly due to the great interest in the hobby of keeping ornamental fish which is supported by technological advances.  Unfortunately, these technological advances also include problems that are still experienced by sellers and buyers, such as a lack of understanding of how to send fish and a lack of information about trustworthy sellers.  This research aims to formulate user needs and create an ornamental fish marketplace application interface using the Design Thinking method with good usability values.  This research discusses creating application interface designs using the Design Thinking method which focuses on users to overcome the problems above.  This research produces interface designs for 21 features with the main feature being a community that makes it easier for sellers to interact and displays ratings on stores to make it easier to find trustworthy sellers.  This research was carried out in two iterations, with the final test results in the second iteration being 92.85% (Learnability value) and 91.15% (Efficiency value) for five sellers.  Test results for five hobbyists / potential buyers obtained a Learnability score of 97.14% and Efficiency of 92.72%.  Meanwhile, Satisfaction (SUS) for both got a score of 83.5%.  The test results produced a good usability design.

The objective of this research is to devise a personalized recommendation system for a freelancing platform to optimize the freelancer project matching process. This enhancement is intended to improve user experience and increase the success rate of projects. The system will recommend projects to freelancers based on their skills and preferences by employing data analysis and machine learning methodologies. The research methodology adheres to the Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM), incorporating six stages: Business Understanding, Data Understanding, Data Preparation, Modeling, Evaluation, and Deployment. The proposed project employs a hybrid recommendation strategy, integrating Content-Based Filtering through KNearest Neighbors (K-NN) and Cosine Similarity, Collaborative Filtering via Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), and recommendations derived from Word2vec. Evaluation metrics such as precision, recall, F1 score, MAP, and MRR are utilized to assess model performance. The results, including precision scores of 0.80 for KNN and 0.728 for SVD, recall scores of 0.60 for KNN and 0.623 for SVD, and F1 scores of 0.69 for KNN and 0.671 for SVD, as well as a MAP of 0.75 and MRR of 0.80 for Word2vec, demonstrate the efficacy of the hybrid recommendation system in delivering accurate and varied project suggestions to freelancers, with a weighted average ensemble learning model emerging as the most effective solution.

The government implements the Regional Management Information System (SIMDA) with the aim of facilitating financial management to achieve reliable financial reports and as a reference in decision-making. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of user understanding, top management support, and user interest on SIMDA implementation. The research adopts a quantitative approach by collecting primary data through questionnaires distributed to 72 respondents from 24 Regional Device Organizations (OPD) in Langsa City, using purposive sampling method. Data analysis is conducted through multiple linear regression using IBM SPSS 25 software. The study results indicate that user understanding has a significant impact on SIMDA implementation, while top management support and user interest do not have significant individual impacts. However, overall, user understanding, top management support, and user interest collectively have a significant impact on SIMDA implementation.

This research aims to examine the impact of using the Paylater application on the lifestyle of people who are still not wise in using the paylater application. This research uses a quantitative approach method with the target population, namely the general public who use PayLater services or have used Paylater before. 114 respondents were selected using a questionnaire method using a Google form to conduct an online survey and collect data. The research results show that people rarely use paylater applications in daily use. Because paylater services have negative impacts, such as getting into debt if you use paylater excessively, then impulsive purchases due to easy access to paylater can encourage unplanned impulse purchases and other losses. And unwise use of paylaters can have a negative impact on people's lifestyles and people's finances. This research contributes to the understanding of the negative consequences of paylater for unwise users. This aims to help paylater service providers to increase education and financial literacy for their users, as well as encourage stricter regulations to minimize the potential for paylater abuse.