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In the current era of globalization, the business world is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in the culinary industry. This business is directly related to the basic human need for food, which is one of the fundamental necessities for survival. The influence of product quality and price on customer satisfaction at Mie Gacoan Dr. Mansyur Medan has become an interesting topic for research, considering the critical role these two factors play in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is crucial for ensuring repeat customers and building brand loyalty, which is particularly important in the highly competitive food industry. This study aims to determine the extent to which product quality and price affect customer satisfaction at Mie Gacoan in Medan, focusing on students of the Business Administration Department at Politeknik Negeri Medan as the research subjects. This study employs a quantitative research method with a descriptive approach, including tests for validity and reliability, classical assumptions, and hypothesis testing. The hypothesis testing includes t-tests, F-tests, and an analysis of the coefficient of determination (adjusted R square). By understanding the relationship between product quality, price, and customer satisfaction, this research aims to provide valuable insights for improving service strategies and pricing models in the culinary business, ultimately helping Mie Gacoan improve its customer satisfaction and competitive edge in the market.

This study analyzes the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) and destination image on visit intention and decision to Sebalang Beach, South Lampung. With tourists increasingly relying on online reviews, understanding these relationships is essential for effective destination marketing. The research addresses the issue of how eWOM and destination image affect tourists' decisions, aiming to provide insights for tourism stakeholders. A quantitative approach was used, employing a survey method with purposive sampling of 110 respondents who have visited or intended to visit Sebalang Beach. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings indicate that destination image significantly influences visit intention and visit decisions, while visit intention also mediates the effect of destination image on visit decisions. However, eWOM does not have a significant impact on visit intention or visit decisions, and visit intention does not mediate the relationship between eWOM and visit decisions. These results suggest the importance of strengthening online promotional strategies and enhancing the positive image of Sebalang Beach. Encouraging content creation on social media and collaborating with influencers can effectively increase engagement and attract visitors. This study offers practical recommendations for tourism stakeholders to optimize Sebalang Beach’s potential and enhance its competitiveness as a tourist destination.

There has been no measurement of potential income tax revenue 21, for taxpayers who are Gojek and Maxim driver partners in Jayapura City. So the purpose of the study, to measure the potential tax revenue of PPh 21 driver partners in Jayapura City. The research approach is quantitative, it is known that the research population is ± 981, the sampling method of variance data technique, the sample size is 203 respondents divided by 82 Gojek respondents and 121 Maxim respondents. Instruments and data collection methods, using a questionnaire there are 11 indicators with 30 statements. Data analysis methods through descriptive statistics: application of minimum, maximum, average, median, besides forming proportions to understand data contributions. Research findings, income PPh 21 Gojek driver partners amounted to IDR.132,140,600,-/year and Maxim IDR.206,459,200,-/year for the potential revenue of Jayapura City Government. The implication of the research is that the Jayapura City Government already has evidence of scientific findings of PPh 21 potential, there is a legal basis for taxation to state that driver partners are taxpayers. So that in the future the policy of extensification of Income PPh 21 will be carried out immediately, to support the contribution of taxes to PAD in Jayapura City.

Pineapple is one of Indonesia's top three fruit commodities in terms of production volume. In 2022, Indonesia became the world's largest pineapple producer. Pineapple production in Indonesia has fluctuated but has generally shown an increasing and stable trend from 2013 to 2023, with expectations of continued growth. This study aims to analyze the influence of production, the wholesale price index, exchange rates, and export prices on Indonesia's pineapple export volume from 2013 to 2023. This research utilizes secondary time-series data on a quarterly basis, analyzed using multiple linear regression and classical assumption tests. The results indicate that production, the wholesale price index, exchange rates, and export prices simultaneously influence Indonesia's pineapple export volume. Partially, production and exchange rates have a positive but statistically insignificant effect on export volume, while the wholesale price index and export prices have a negative yet statistically significant impact. These findings highlight the importance of policies that can reduce production costs to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian pineapples in the international market. Through synergy between the government, exporters, and farmers, it is expected that Indonesia's pineapple exports will continue to grow sustainably.

Hospital is a health service place that provides services based on safety competency and safety activities that are evaluated using performance assessment. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of patient safety competency on patient safety activities and nurse performance assessment. The independent variable in this study is patient safety competency, nurse performance assessment is the dependent variable while patient safety activity is the mediating variable. The study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. Respondents in the study were some nurses at Mardi Waluyo Hospital, Blitar City who had a patient safety competency certificate totaling 159 respondents. The sampling technique used simple random sampling. The results of the regression analysis obtained a significant effect on patient safety competency on patient safety activities and nurse performance assessment with ap value = 0.01. The variable that has a dominant influence is safety competency with a standardized coefficient of 0.327 compared to safety activities in patients with a standardized coefficient of 0.312. The conclusion in this study is that there is an effect of patient safety competency on patient safety activities and nurse performance assessment. The results of the study are in line with previous research and theories which show that patient safety competency has a greater influence on nurse performance assessments directly compared to the presence of patient safety activities as a mediating variable, but it is possible that other factors play a role in the differences in the effects of influence between variables. Hospital policies, safety culture, and the level of awareness of the work team in implementing daily safety practices may play a role in the difference in influencing effects between variables. However, it is also possible that there are other factors such as the attitude and motivation to work of individuals who are considered not to meet the expectations of the leadership.

Finding out about the attempts to conserve Gong Sibunguik in Kebun Durian Village, Gunung Sahilan District, Kampar Regency, Riau Province, is the aim of the author's research.  The three components of preservation are (1) protection, (2) development, and (3) exploitation, according to Sedyawati (2008: 152).  Descriptive analysis using a qualitative approach is the strategy employed in this study.  In this study, observational data collecting, interviews, and documentation were employed as data gathering methods. The study's findings indicate that measures to prevent the loss or destruction of cultural objects are part of its protection efforts.  This can take the shape of records that serve as inspiration and a source of reference while digesting the performing arts.  Increasing the number of musical instruments and Gong Sibunguik musician groups is one way to quantify this development endeavor.  Efforts to improve the quality of Gong Sibunguik art are made by producing new music while preserving the traditional aspects of the art form. The purpose of this invention is to support traditional arts.  Efforts to use it, namely Gong Sibunguik, are still made today, which is the same as modern arts, since Gong Sibunguik is an art form that is required for this event; without it, the event cannot take place as it does not adhere to local cultural standards.  Furthermore, in Kebun Durian Village, Gong Sibunguik is typically present for circumcision ceremonies, marriages, greeting niniak mamak, and ba inai-inai.  Gong sibunguik is typically done before the party's preparation (pre-party) at wedding celebrations.

The increasing complexity of naval electrical systems and the demand for higher operational reliability necessitate a shift from traditional maintenance methods to data-driven predictive maintenance solutions. This research examines the effectiveness of IoT-based remote monitoring and diagnostic systems in improving system reliability, cost-efficiency, and operational sustainability in naval engineering. A qualitative-empirical approach was applied, utilizing expert interviews, structured surveys, and field observations to assess the impact of IoT-driven predictive maintenance. The findings indicate a significant reduction in system failures (92/100), maintenance costs (89/100), and operational downtime, demonstrating the effectiveness of real-time fault detection and automated diagnostics. Additionally, the study identifies challenges in infrastructure readiness (78/100) and cybersecurity concerns (82/100), which must be addressed for large-scale implementation. While the adoption rate (88/100) reflects strong industry support, skill readiness gaps (80/100) suggest a need for enhanced technical training in maritime education. The research concludes that IoT-based predictive maintenance offers a transformative approach to naval maintenance strategies, ensuring sustainability, efficiency, and enhanced fleet readiness in modern maritime operations.

The phenomenon that occurs in the load lifting system is the need for an efficient and reliable mechanism to move the crane hoist pulley vertically and horizontally. This study aims to design and test a crane hoist system that uses a DC motor and a stepper motor controlled by an L293D motor driver, and to develop an application based on MIT App Inventor to control the movement of the motor. The research method used is integrated hardware and software design, followed by testing the performance of the motor, driver, and the application developed. Testing was carried out under limited load conditions, to measure the motor speed, voltage, and current used at loads of 10 to 100 grams. The results of the study showed that the system can function well at varying speeds, and the motor is able to lift a maximum load of up to 100 grams with a speed that decreases according to the weight of the load. The MIT App Inventor application successfully controls the motor effectively via a WiFi connection with a maximum distance of 10 meters, and loads the operation of the crane vertically and horizontally. This study proves that the designed system is able to work optimally in lifting and moving loads, and the application developed provides easy and efficient control.

This research aims to see the results of activities to increase employee capacity through the disaster safe hospital (RSAB) program at Kilisuci Regional Hospital, Kediri City. Hospital preparedness plans are very important in ensuring the safety of the hospital environment and the actions that need to be taken to ensure health services remain available during a disaster situation. Kilisuci Regional Hospital does not yet have a preparedness plan that is documented, tested, and involves the surrounding community to be ready to face disasters. The methods used in this community empowerment activity include pretest-posttest, lecture-discussion, direct training/practice, observation and evaluation methods. The research results show that Disaster Management at the Kilisuci Regional Hospital is very necessary considering that Kediri City has a variety of potential disasters and is in an area that has potential threats from floods, fires, the Covid-19 pandemic, Mount Kelud eruptions, traffic accidents and earthquakes. There was an increase in pretest and posttest results of 14.60 points. It is felt that activities to strengthen employee capacity through the Hospital Disaster Plan (HDP) program need to be developed further because hospitals need more preparedness capacity in facing disasters or emergency situations and can support during hospital accreditation.

Admission services in the emergency department (IGD) are an important part of hospital operations that require effective management to support health services. Optimal medical record management requires human resource planning according to actual workload. This research was conducted to analyze the need for admission registration at the Duren Sawit Regional Special Hospital (RSKD) with a quantitative approach using descriptive methods. The research results show that RSKD Duren Sawit has Standard Operational Procedures (SPO) which refer to Minister of Health Regulation No. 33 of 2015 in planning health human resource needs (HRK). Health workload analysis indicates that the ideal requirement is seven admissions officers, while currently only five officers are available, so there is a shortage of two officers. Factors that influence the workload of admission registration include: Man, namely the limited number of officers in the medical records unit, Machine, namely the BPJS server down and power outages, Material, namely the mixed admissions work room with the cashier so the medical record files are still in one room, Method, namely the HR application process at RSKD Duren Sawit found no obstacles, Money, namely there is no budget planning for additional officers in the medical records unit.

Sekapur Sirih Dance is a traditional dance used to welcome important guests in Jambi Province. However, unfortunately many Jambi people, especially teenagers, only know this dance as a form of welcoming, without understanding more deeply about the history, meaning, movements, properties, values, and philosophy contained in it. Therefore, designing an illustrated book about Sekapur Sirih Dance can be an effective means to disseminate information and introduce this dance culture to teenagers and the wider community. The illustrated book comes with a dynamic and colorful design to introduce various aspects of Sekapur Sirih Dance. The method used in this design is the 5W + 1H analysis, which includes questions about what needs to be conveyed, who the target audience is, where this information will be disseminated, when this problem arises, why it is important, and how to attract the attention of teenagers with an appropriate approach. The design process includes interviews, field observations, library data collection, direct surveys to schools, and documentation. The stages of creating the work consist of brainstorming, sketching, story writing, color studies, typography, and storyboards. The final results of this design are illustrated books, e-books, posters, x-banners, stickers, pins, and key chains.

This research aims to determine and try to analyze the influence of communication and teamwork on employee work effectiveness through job satisfaction as an intervening variable at UPTD RSUD Sungai Dareh. This research is a structural equation modeling (SEM) model with the SmartPLS 3.0 analysis tool. The population and sample for this study were employees of UPTD RSUD Sungai Dareh. The research results found that there was a significant influence between communication and job satisfaction. There is a significant influence between teamwork and job satisfaction. There is no significant influence between communication on employee work effectiveness. There is a significant influence between teamwork on employee work effectiveness. There is a significant influence between job satisfaction and employee work effectiveness. Job satisfaction is able to mediate communication on employee work effectiveness. Job satisfaction is able to mediate teamwork on employee work effectiveness.

This study aims to find out and try to analyze how much the Influence of Job Enrichment, Organizational Culture and Organizational Communication on Employee Performance at PT. Semen Padang. The data analysis method used a questionnaire, with a sample of 75 people with a population and a sample of PT. Semen Padang. The data analysis method uses structural equation modeling (SEM) with the SmartPLS 4.1 analysis tool. The results of the study found that there was a significant influence between Job Enrichment and Employee Performance. There is a significant influence between Organizational Culture and Employee Performance. There is a significant influence between organizational communication and employee performance.

This research investigated how using Articulate Storyline 3 within a Self-Directed Learning (SDL) model affected vocational students' motivation and physics learning achievements. The study employed a true experimental design, specifically a Post-test Only Control Group Design and was carried out at SMK Negeri 2 Jember. Sample determination is done by conducting a homogeneity test, then randomly selected for the control class and the experimental class through a lottery. Data was collected using observation, interview, questionnaire, test and documentation methods. The data analysis technique used was normality test and T test with the help of IBM SPSS 25 software. Questionnaire results indicated that students in the experimental group, who used the Self-Directed Learning model with Articulate Storyline 3, showed higher average learning motivation compared to the control group.  The results of data analysis of student learning motivation with the Independent Sample T-test test obtained a significance value of 0.010 ≤ 0.05, which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The post-test results revealed that students in the experimental group, who learned physics using the Self-Directed Learning model with Articulate Storyline 3, achieved higher average scores than those in the control group. The results of data analysis of student physics learning outcomes tested with the Mann-Whitney U-test get a significance value of 0.004 ≤ 0.05 which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of the application of the SDL model accompanied by Articulate Storyline 3 media on student motivation and physics learning outcomes.

Hipertensi merupakan kondisi ketika tekanan darah mencapai 140/90mmHg atau lebih. Salah satu faktor penyebab hipertensi yaitu stres, stres akan direspon oleh mekanisme koping. Kepercayaan dimasyarakat bahwa jika seseorang sering marah-marah (koping maladaptif) menyebabkan tekanan darah tinggi. Mekanisme koping dapat membantu seseorang untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan faktor pemicu munculnya stres dan mengelola emosinya. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu purposive sampling dengan jumlah 298 responden pasien hipertensi di Rumah Sakit Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. Data dikumpulkan dengan pengisian kuesioner dan pengukuran tekanan darah. Data yang diperoleh diolah menggunakan uji spearman. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menujukkan p value dari mekansime koping dengan tekanan darah pasien hipertensi sebesar 0,000 dengan nilai korelasi sebesar -0,311. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara mekanisme koping dengan tekanan darah pasien dengan hipertensi nilai korelasi lemah. Arah keseluruhannya negatif yang berarti semakin baik mekanisme pendinginan maka tekanan darah akan semakin rendah. 

This study aims to improve students' ability to read the Qur'an fluently through interactive learning videos in the subject of Al-Qur'an Hadith at MTs Islamiyah. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 30 eighth-grade students. Data were collected through reading ability tests, observations, and interviews, then analyzed descriptively. The results showed a significant improvement in the ability to read the Qur'an fluently. In the pre-cycle, students' learning mastery only reached 50% with an average score of 65. After the implementation of interactive learning videos, mastery increased to 70% with an average score of 75 in the first cycle and 90% with an average score of 85 in the second cycle. This improvement was also seen in students' interest and active participation during the learning process. In conclusion, the use of interactive learning videos is effective in enhancing the ability to read the Qur'an fluently. It is recommended that teachers continue to integrate interactive learning media to improve the quality of learning, especially in the Al-Qur'an Hadith subject.

Optimizing distribution routes is an important step for MSMEs in increasing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This research was conducted on Bolen Crispy Mak Tin MSMEs which face distribution challenges with routes that are not yet optimal, causing increased transportation costs and the risk of decreasing product quality. This research uses the Branch and Bound and Nearest Neighbor algorithms to solve the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) problem in determining efficient distribution routes. The results of data processing are optimal routes that have the minimum distance with a total distance of 282.5 KM with route P-1-2-7-4-5-6-3-0 for the branch and Bound algorithm and 239 km with route P- 2-3-4-5-6-7-1-P for Nearest Neighbor This result is more optimal when compared to the previous route, namely P-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-P with a distance of 291 km analysis shows that Method Nearest Neighbor is able to provide an optimal solution by minimizing travel distance and distribution costs, while the Branch and Bound algorithm also provides an optimal solution but is less efficient. and distribution cost efficiency from Rp. 570,320.9 to 565,511.36 or 0.84% ​​more savings for the Branch and Bound Algorithm and 540,795.45 or 5.18% more savings for Nearest Neighbor

The transformation of education in the digital era demands a more innovative and adaptive approach to deal with the ever-evolving global dynamics. Deep Learning comes as a learning paradigm that emphasizes active student involvement in a meaningful, reflective, and fun learning process. Not only oriented towards knowledge transfer, this approach also accommodates the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills, which are the main pillars of 21st-century competencies. This article explores the role of Deep Learning in shaping an educational ecosystem that is more responsive to change and discusses effective implementation strategies at various levels of learning. With the integration of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects, this approach aims to create learning that is more contextual, adaptive, and transformative. Deep Learning not only encourages students to develop deeper conceptual understanding but also strengthens the connection between science and its application in real life. Through project-based methods, exploration, and utilization of digital technology, this approach opens up opportunities for the formation of an independent, innovative, and globally competitive generation.

This study is titled “Analysis of Sarcasm Languages on Comment Column in Belinda Instagram Account Belinda.mci11”. The purpose of this study is to describe the form of sarcasm language in the comments column on the Belinda.mci11 Instagram account. The data in this study is a comment sentence containing sarcasm style on the Instagram account Belinda.mci11. The source of this research data is a comment column on the post of Belinda.mci11 Instagram account posted on November 27, 2023. The data collection technique in this study uses two techniques, namely documentation and reading-record techniques. The results of this study showed that the discovery of the form of sarcasm in the comments column on the Belinda.mci11 account consists of 9 propositional sarcasm data, 27 lexical sarcasm data, 45 ‘like’- prefixed sarcasm data, and 3 illocutionary sarcasm data.

Bronchopneumonia is an infectious disease that attacks the lower respiratory system, including the bronchioles and alveoli, charactherized by the presence of spots or patches on the lung lobes caused by Staphylococcus aereus bacteria in mild cases and followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae in severe cases. On of the non-pharmacological therapies for bronchopneumonia is peppermint aromatherapy and benson relaxation therapy. Peppermint aromatherapy has the effect of relieving the nose and making breathing easier combined with the benson relaxation technique which ultimately effects oxygen saturation. This study aims to determine the effect of administering peppermint aromatherapy and benson relaxation therapy on oxygen saturation levels in bronchopneumonia patients. This study used a quasi experimental design with a one group pre-post test design, involving 17 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The results of this study showed that there was a difference in oxygen saturation before and after the intervention with a p-value of 0.0001 < 0.05. The administration of peppermint aromatherapy and benson relaxation therapy influences the increase in oxygen saturation of broncopneumonia patients at RSI Sultan Agung Semarang.