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Game-Based Learning (GBL) has emerged as an innovative learning approach aimed at enhancing student engagement and promoting the development of critical thinking skills, particularly at the elementary school level. This study was conducted at SD Negeri Labuhan 1 using a qualitative approach and a case study method. The primary objective of this research is to analyze the implementation of GBL within the context of elementary education, focusing on students’ and teachers’ needs and interests, the strategies used for implementation, the impact of GBL on students’ critical thinking skills, and the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its success. The findings indicate that 75% of students expressed a higher preference for game-based learning over conventional teaching methods, showing high levels of enthusiasm and participation during the learning process. GBL proved effective in increasing students' motivation to learn, strengthening collaboration, and stimulating analytical and reflective thinking. However, several challenges were encountered in the implementation of GBL, including limited technological infrastructure in schools and the lack of specialized training for teachers in designing and managing game-based learning activities effectively. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that GBL holds significant potential as a teaching strategy that can foster students’ critical thinking skills from an early age. Nevertheless, to achieve optimal outcomes, strong support from various stakeholders is essential, including the provision of adequate facilities and the enhancement of teachers’ competencies through continuous professional development and training in designing and applying GBL in daily classroom activities.

The principal is the highest leader in an educational unit who has the task and responsibility to manage the educational unit, therefore this study aims to describe and analyze the Principal's strategy in implementing educational management and the factors that hinder and support the implementation of the Principal's strategy in implementing educational management and the efforts made by the Principal in overcoming obstacles in the implementation of Educational Management at SMA Bina Warga 1 Palembang. The research data were obtained by interviews, observation and document methods which were analyzed using interactive model analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that 1) the Principal's strategy in implementing educational management at SMA Bina Warga 1 Palembang implemented the principles and functions of educational management such as planning, organizing, implementing/driving, and supervising, especially in the governance of students, educators and education personnel, and facilities and infrastructure so that the implementation of education runs in accordance with applicable regulations. 2) inhibiting and supporting factors for the implementation of the principal's strategy in implementing educational management at SMA Bina Warga 1 Palembang including the principal's ability in educational management and leadership, support and active participation of educators and educational personnel, availability of adequate facilities and sufficient resources to support the learning process, a positive culture that has grown and developed in the school. While inhibiting factors include budget limitations, less than optimal communication and coordination, educators' understanding of new approaches to changing school conditions, and parental support that is not yet complete. 3) efforts made to overcome obstacles to the principal's strategy in implementing educational management at SMA Bina Warga 1 Palembang include optimizing the use of human resources, a persuasive approach to teachers and stakeholders, implementing time management, strengthening collaboration with parents and other stakeholders

Islamic religious education not only functions to shape the faith and morals of students, but also has a strategic role in encouraging independence and economic empowerment of the community. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic religious education in Padangsidimpuan District. Hutaimbaru , Contribution of economic empowerment to the Hutaimbaru community , as well as supporting and inhibiting factors of economic empowerment for the Hutaimbaru community . This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research subjects include religious leaders, educators or instructors of Islamic Religious Education, community leaders, and micro-entrepreneurs who were selected purposively based on their involvement in religious and economic activities. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation as supporting data. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, with data validity maintained through triangulation techniques. The results of the study indicate that Islamic religious education plays a role in instilling the values of hard work, honesty, responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit which are the foundation for strengthening the people's economy. Optimization is carried out through religious studies, religious guidance, social preaching, and strengthening Islamic economic values in everyday life. Obstacles faced include limited capital, low business skills, and less than optimal sustainable mentoring. Therefore, synergy is needed between educational institutions, religious leaders, and the government to strengthen the economic empowerment of the people based on Islamic values.

The background of this study is the importance of effective communication between schools and parents in supporting the education process and student development. Social media has become one of the popular and effective communication tools in conveying information quickly and widely. This study aims to determine the implementation of social media use policies in communication between schools and parents and supporting and inhibiting factors. The research method used is a qualitative approach with documentation techniques, observation and in-depth interviews with schools and parents. The results of the study show that the use of social media has provided many benefits in increasing the speed and efficiency of communication between schools and parents. However, there are several obstacles such as lack of response from some parents, limited internet access, and limited technological infrastructure. However, support from adequate technological infrastructure and active participation from parents can be the main supporting factors in the successful implementation of this policy.  

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely used class of medications for managing pain and inflammation. However, long-term use of NSAIDs has been associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, including Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This study aims to analyze the impact of NSAID use on GERD patients based on recent research findings. The literature search was conducted through national and international databases such as Elsevier, Google Scholar, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine, using keywords including GERD, NSAID, LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter), gastric acid, reflux, and regurgitation. A total of 25 journal articles published between 2016 and 2024 were used as data sources. The findings indicate that NSAIDs inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) can reduce prostaglandin production, which plays a protective role in the gastric mucosa, thereby increasing the risk of irritation and acid reflux. Conversely, selective COX-2 NSAIDs have a lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects, making them a safer alternative for patients with chronic pain and inflammation. This study highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate type of NSAID and monitoring its long-term use to minimize the risk of gastrointestinal disorders, particularly in patients with a history of GERD. By considering these factors, it is hoped that complications related to NSAID use in patients with digestive issues can be reduced.

Every teenager needs something called self-confidence because self-confidence plays an important role in developing personality and skills to become better. Problems that affect the self-confidence of teenagers living in social institutions include teenagers who have an inferior and shy attitude when appearing in public, often isolate themselves, do not focus on studying, and are reluctant to express their opinions. This can cause teenagers to regret the situation. The purpose of this study was to determine and describe how emotional support from caregivers increases the self-confidence of late adolescents, and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in providing emotional support from caregivers to late adolescents. This research method uses a qualitative approach with data obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that emotional support provided by caregivers, seen through consistent empathy, sincere concern, responsive attention, and appreciation through praise, increases the self-confidence and motivation of adolescents. Encouragement for active participation and responsibility also helps adolescents overcome fears and develop their potential. Supporting factors include adolescents' openness to advice, while rejection of help is an inhibiting factor. Case studies show that emotional support and positive social interactions significantly increase self-confidence, with positive changes observed in late adolescents at the Taruna Jaya 1 social care center for adolescents.

This study aims to analyze the legal review of illegal firearms and ammunition ownership in Indonesia. The research method used in this study is the normative legal research method. The main data source in this study is secondary legal sources, consisting of Emergency Law No. 12 of 1951 and Law No. 8 of 1948 concerning the registration and granting of firearms ownership permits. The results of the study concluded that law enforcement against illegal firearms and ammunition ownership in Indonesia has been carried out in accordance with existing laws and regulations related to illegal firearms ownership, conducting investigations and law enforcement according to the facts in court and factors inhibiting law enforcement against illegal firearms and ammunition ownership in Indonesia in the form of legal factors, law enforcement, society, facilities and infrastructure, culture. The suggestion in this study is that there should be no difference in decision making and witnesses in law enforcement because of considering status, position, and economy so that law enforcement can be more optimal, and so that there are no obstacles to law enforcement, law enforcement officers need to increase supervision of the circulation of illegal firearms and ammunition through cooperation with community leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcement officers, and the media.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using an Arabic dictionary in enhancing the vocabulary of students at SMK Tarbiyatus Salafiyah Pesawahan Tiris Probolinggo. The main focus of this research is to identify the factors influencing the use of dictionaries in vocabulary acquisition and the impacts resulting from their use. The research problem formulation includes identifying the supporting and inhibiting factors in dictionary utilization and analyzing the effects of dictionary use on students’ vocabulary mastery. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through direct classroom observation to examine students’ interactions with dictionaries, in-depth interviews with students and educators to explore their experiences and perceptions, and documentation in the form of field notes and student work to analyze vocabulary development. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of dictionary use is influenced by both inhibiting and supporting factors. Inhibiting factors include the limited availability of dictionaries, a lack of understanding regarding their proper use, and restricted access to digital technology. Meanwhile, supporting factors involve teachers’ patience in providing guidance, students’ high enthusiasm and motivation, and their Arabic language proficiency. The positive impact of effective dictionary use is not limited to an increase in vocabulary acquisition but also contributes to students’ confidence in communicating in Arabic, enhances memory and cognitive skills, and improves reading and writing abilities. Thus, this study concludes that using Arabic dictionaries is effective in enriching students’ vocabulary, especially when supported by conducive factors.

This study aims to examine the accountability of public services in Kildor Administrative Village, Kesuy Watubela District, East Seram Regency. The research uses a qualitative approach, with a total of 10 informants selected through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that public service accountability in Kildor Administrative Village has been implemented effectively, analyzing and describing the service process as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors. The supporting factors include the enthusiasm and mutual encouragement among employees, conducting coordination meetings or evaluations, and fostering awareness of serving the community with sincerity and integrity. On the other hand, the inhibiting factors involve the lack of human resources and inadequate infrastructure and facilities.

This study aims to describe and analyze the policies of the Bangkalan Regency Regional Government in increasing development in the fisheries sector in coastal areas, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors for development in the sector. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. Research informants are from the Bangkalan Regency Bappeda, the Bangkalan Regency Agriculture Office, the Bangkalan Regency Government in the field of development, and district and village offices. The data analysis technique uses the interactive model developed by Miles et al. (2014), namely data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the policies of the Bangkalan Regency Regional Government in increasing development in the fisheries sector in coastal areas have accommodated the interests of the community, especially in the fisheries sector, which touches all levels of society, so the development policies implemented run as planned. The process of communicating and delivering information about fisheries development policies, especially in coastal areas, is carried out through meetings between Muspika and the Fisheries Service, attended by all appointed employees to participate in socializing fisheries development policies. The efforts made by the Bangkalan Regency Regional Government in increasing development in the fisheries sector in coastal areas include utilizing fisheries experts to be involved in program implementation. The commitment of the Bangkalan Regency Regional Government in improving development in the fisheries sector in coastal areas is demonstrated by carrying out the agency's vision and mission, namely realizing the fisheries sector in Bangkalan Regency as a center for integrated fisheries economic growth and development with sustainable resource and fisheries management. The Bangkalan Regency Regional Government coordinates and cooperates with related parties in the implementation of the fisheries sector development policy. Supporting factors include institutional support in the form of donations and ideas from the community in planning, as well as support from the private sector and NGOs in community economic empowerment. Inhibiting factors include inadequate institutional facilities and infrastructure, the wide and separated target areas, and the community's mindset, which is still not responsive to development programs.

This research, titled "Analysis of Role-Playing Strategies on Students' Speaking Skills in Grade XI of Madrasah Aliyah Ponpes Tahfidz Al-Faiz Tembung," is motivated by the students' learning outcomes that show limitations in speaking skills in Indonesian language subjects. Learning activities that take place in the classroom are often limited to listening and lecturing activities, even though the curriculum demands that students have higher-order thinking (HOT) skills such as analysis and discussion. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with research subjects consisting of teachers and students. Data collection was carried out through observation, interview, and documentation techniques. This research aims to analyze: (1) the implementation of role-playing strategies in improving students' speaking skills, (2) the assessment of Indonesian language learning outcomes using this strategy, and (3) the supporting and inhibiting factors in using role-playing strategies. The results of the research show that the implementation of learning with role-playing strategies successfully increased students' competence and learning activity, especially in channeling ideas and opinions. The main supporting factors include teacher involvement, students' mastery of the material, and the use of relevant textbooks, including drama scripts and performance videos. Conversely, the inhibiting factors are students' shyness when role-playing and lack of mastery of the material. Based on the findings of this research, role-playing strategies are suitable to be implemented by teachers as a solution to improve the quality of learning in Indonesian language subjects.

Communication is the process of exchanging and sharing information that plays a role as a medium in conveying information and a tool to influence others. One type of communication that is often used is interpersonal communication, because it is done face-to-face directly and using smartphones that are considered effective for persuading others, as well as carried out by caregivers at the An-Nur Women's Charity Home. This research aims to find out how to apply the elements of interpersonal communication media used, how to achieve the goals of interpersonal communication, and the driving and inhibiting factors of interpersonal communication. Methods used in this study include qualitative research with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation from various informants. The results of the analysis show that the interpersonal communication process provided by caregivers includes material about religion, education, guidance, reprimands, advice, questions, storytelling, motivation, and solutions. Additionally, there is a closeness in interpersonal communication between caregivers and children, formed through listening, opening up to each other, sharing stories, understanding messages, and making caregivers both friends and parents. Empathetic, consistent, and attentive communication from the caregiver significantly contributes to the formation of self-confidence, social skills, independence, and responsibility in foster children. Furthermore, a caregiver with strong interpersonal relationships creates a comfortable and supportive environment for children to develop optimally. Open and supportive interpersonal communication helps the child feel valued, heard, and cared for, which contributes to the development of foster children in line with expectations.

This research was conducted because there were problems among some of the class I0 students at subsidized elementary schools SMA is less enthusiastic when learning, there are students who are sleepy and there are also students who look passive and pay little attention to the teacher when explainin the lesson material, this is because students prefer to be in their own world such as drawing, talking and playing with his des mates, joking and making noise, these problems indicate weakness student’s motivation to study. Therefore, the class I teacher tries to create a pleasant class atmosphere by using the ice breaker game. The aim of this research is to reveal the types, impact and supporting and inhibiting factors carried out by class I teachers in using ice breaking. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. The results of the research are the type of ice breaking waht wase done was ice breaking, applause, shouts, songs, body movements and games. Impact of implementation ice breaking students are happy when the ice breaking is done, students are enthusiastic and more active in learning. Supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing ice breaking, supporting factors for students being happy when ice breaking is carried out, students become enthusiastic and more active in learning, the inhibiting factors are: different student characteristics and time constraints.

In facing the changes that occur, companies have difficulty following new regulations because of differences with previous regulations. Companies must be able to optimize functions in all parts of the company organization in order to maintain long-term competitiveness and achieve sustainable success. These rules are formed in standard operational procedures which contain operational procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, minimize errors and safety in every work activity in the company so that it can run effectively and efficiently. This research aims to know the procedures for creating a Work Procedure System at PT Kilang Pertamina International Refinery Unit V Balikpapan and to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in the procedure for creating a Work Procedure System. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The technique used in this research involved conducting interviews, observation and documentation supported by 2 informants. Based on the results of this research, the procedure for creating a Work System at PT Kilang Pertamina International Refinery Unit V Balikpapan consist of eight structured stages, starting from preparation to the implementation below 1%. The suggestions provided to maximize performance emphasize the importance of effective communication and management commitment to overcoming obstacles in the creation of the Work System at PT Kilang Pertamina International Refinery Unit V Balikpapan.

This study aims to describe and analyze: the application of the MPaspor application as one of the bureaucratic reform strategies and the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of the M-Passport application as one of the bureaucratic reform strategies in the Special Class 1 Immigration Office of the City of Surabaya.  The research method to be used is qualitative descriptive.  Data Collection Techniques include: Interviews, Observations, Documentation. The research informant is the Head of the Suarabaya Special Class I Immigration Office. The data analysis technique using interactive model analysis was developed by Miles et al., (2014), namely data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show . Mobile Passport as one of the Bureaucratic Reform Strategies at the Surabaya Special Class I Immigration Office is carried out based on the Institutional Aspect, namely the M-Passport Application based on the Letter of the Director of Immigration Traffic Number IMI.2-UM.01.01-4.0700 dated February 18, 2022 concerning the Follow-up of the Implementation and Implementation Policy of Mobile Passport (M-Paspor) at Immigration Offices throughout Indonesia. In terms of bureaucratic reform, M Passport services in the institutional field, office employees must have proficiency, that is, each office employee must be able to master the skills and knowledge needed in serving citizens, especially foreign citizens who take care of ITAS and ITAP. In terms of resources, it is already available and given full support with the availability of competent IT experts to support the development and implementation of the M-Passport application. The Financial Resources provided continue to be provided for the launch, maintenance, and renewal of the M-Passport application. In terms of governance, as a Technical Implementation Unit of the Special Class I Immigration Office of Surabaya by paying attention to the provision of facilities to support the running process of a bureaucracy.  The Surabaya Special Class I Immigration Office provides a guarantee of passport processing time by officers during the interview session, photo taking, and fingerprint scanning for three working days. Passport application service fee Passport costs Rp 350,000, while electronic passport costs Rp 650,000. One of the supporting factors for the implementation of the M Passport Application at the Surabaya Special Class I Immigration Office is supporting facilities and infrastructure, such as queue machines, service counters, and computers. Inhibiting factors include application servers that often crash or have problems. In addition, there is a lack of public understanding that in taking care of passports, original documents must still be brought. 

This study aims to describe and analyze: Public Service Bureaucratic Reform and the factors that support and hinder Public Service Bureaucratic Reform at the Office of the Special Class 1 Immigration Checkpoint for the City of Surabaya. The research method to be used is qualitative descriptive. Data Collection Techniques include: Interviews, Observations, Documentation. The research informant is the Head of the Suarabaya Special Class I Immigration Office. The data analysis technique using interactive model analysis was developed by Miles et al., (2014), namely data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that in the institutional aspect in accordance with Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning immigration, the institutional arrangement at the Immigration Office is divided into several parts according to their duties and functions. The current posture of organization is relatively slimmer and flat (not very hierarchical). In the resource aspect, human resource improvement is also carried out through the internal office, namely through performance evaluation meetings. In terms of governance, organizational units/work units within the Surabaya Special Class I Immigration Office currently have and implement systems, procedures, and work mechanisms, as well as service standards that are more standard, clear, efficient, and effective, supported by the optimal use of adequate information and communication technology. Supporting Factors for Bureaucratic Reform at the Special Class I Immigration Office in Surabaya are Productive Apparatus, Representative Policies, and Employee Capacity Building. The inhibiting factor is that there is still a practice of brokerage.

This study aims to describe and analyze the Merdeka Learning Curriculum to understand the supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of the Merdeka Learning Curriculum to improve the quality of education at SD Negeri 115 Palembang. This research uses a qualitative method with a field research approach through data and data sources. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The research findings indicate that the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum management in improving the quality of education at SD Negeri 115 Palembang can be summarized through several stages: planning, organizing, actuating, and evaluating. There are two factors that influence the improvement of educational quality, namely supporting factors, which include school leadership, coordination, cooperation, and teachers' skills in managing the classroom. The inhibiting factors include facilities and infrastructure, education funding, and the still limited quality of teachers or educators. In improving the quality of education at SD Negeri 115 Palembang, it can be concluded that the implementation of management has not yet reached an optimal level. However, its success is notable, even though it is not yet widespread due to several inhibiting factors.  To anticipate the inhibiting factors, it is necessary to improve facilities and infrastructure, which require support from the school principal and guidance from relevant parties, such as socialization and training from the Education Department or external trainers, so that the skills of teachers and educational staff become more professional and developed.

Education in Indonesia faces various challenges to meet the demands of a growing society. One of the important aspects in improving the quality of education is teacher competence. The leadership of the principal plays a significant role in encouraging the improvement of teacher competence, which in turn will have an impact on the quality of learning in schools. This study aims to describe how the principal's leadership in improving teacher competence at State Elementary School 09 Pemouthan, as well as the factors that support and hinder the process and how to overcome these obstacles. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that the principal of State Elementary School 09 Pemouthan in improving teacher competence has implemented various leadership strategies, including by acting as an educator, manager, administrator, supervisor, leader, innovator and motivator to improve teacher competence. The supporting factors encountered include the provision of resources, the use of technology in learning, and creating a positive work environment. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include budget limitations, resources, time, lack of self-motivation and resistance to change. To overcome this, the principal encourages teachers to optimize the use of technology and the internet to access online training materials, build a positive learning culture by forming a learning community and involving driving teachers as resource persons, as well as providing rewards as competency support.

This study aims to describe and analyze: the supervisory function of the APBD carried out by the Maybrat Regency DPRD and the supporting and inhibiting factors of the Supervisory Function. The data analysis technique uses a technique developed by McNabb (2002), namely Grouping the data according to key constructs, identifying bases for interpretation, developing generalizations from the data, Testing Alternative interpretations and Forming and/or refining generalizable theory from case study. The results of the study show that supervision is carried out by the Maybrat Regency DPRD on the Regional Government Budget, based on the duties and authorities that exist in the DPRD as stipulated in article 154 paragraph 1 (one) point (c) of Law Number 23 of 2014. The Media/Supervisory Tools of the Maybrat Regency DPRD on the APBD are: Commissions, Special Committees (Pansus) and Working Groups (Pokja). The time for the implementation of supervision carried out by the Council Members is carried out since the person concerned is inaugurated and can be carried out at any time. The method of supervision carried out by the legislature over the executive is through 2 (two) ways, namely: Indirect supervision and Direct supervision. The DPRD is in the stage of preventive supervision, lacking maximum performance Repressive supervision carried out by the DPRD is still not clearly visible in carrying out APBD supervision. Factors that support the DPRD's Supervision of the Maybrat Regency Budget include: Reform Atmosphere and Regional Conditions Along with the pace of the reform wheel. There are checks and balances between the DPRD and the Executive.  Education Level of Maybrat Regency DPRD Members, out of 20 council members, 12 council members have passed strata 1 and 2. Factors that hinder the DPRD's Supervision of the Maybrat Regency Budget include: Experience and Understanding of Supervision Duties. Unprofessional Attitude and Lack of Supporting Facilities

This study aims to describe and analyze: Accountability of budget management of the Maybrat district secretariat and inhibiting factors of accountability of the budget management of the Maybrat district regional secretariat. The research is a qualitative descriptive analysis. The data analysis technique uses a technique developed by McNabb (2002), namely Grouping the data according to key constructs, identifying bases for interpretation, developing generalizations from the data, Testing Alternative interpretations and Forming and/or refining generalizable theory from case study. The results of the study show that the Budget Preparation Procedure of the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat is carried out by a budget team that is prepared and implemented for a period of one year. The stages of the budget preparation system start from the guidelines of the SEKDA Work Plan that has been determined using the mixed preparation method (Top Down and Bottom Up). The evaluation process of planning the operational cost budget at the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat begins with an evaluation of the budget preparation process schedule guided by Permendagri No. 13 of 2006 and Permendagri No. 59 of 2007. The implementation and administration of the budget at the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat is carried out by the Treasurer of the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat through recording by the treasurer using general cash books, tax assistant cash books and bank books.  The evaluation of the budget financial statements refers to Permendagri No. 113 of 2014 where the Treasurer of the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat submits a report on the realization of the implementation of the Budget to the Regional Secretary in the form of a budget realization report.  Obstacles Faced in the Accountability of Budget Management of the Maybrat Regency Regional Secretariat include the Low Quality of Human Resources. In addition, the lack of information system facilities related to the financial reporting system is rarely updated or updated.