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This study aims to formulate a Blue Ocean Strategy to enhance business competitiveness through a SWOT analysis approach. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method. Primary data were obtained through interviews with competent parties to identify the internal and external factors of the business, while questionnaires were used as supporting data to capture respondents’ perceptions of the identified factors. The interview results served as the basis for developing the IFAS and EFAS matrices to determine the business position within the SWOT matrix. Furthermore, the SWOT analysis results were used to formulate alternative strategies aimed at creating new value in line with the Blue Ocean Strategy concept. The questionnaire results indicate that respondents’ perceptions tend to support the internal and external factors identified through interviews, thereby strengthening the analytical findings. Based on the results, it can be concluded that formulating a Blue Ocean Strategy through SWOT analysis provides a more innovative and competitive strategic direction. The resulting strategies are expected to help businesses create sustainable competitive advantages and avoid direct competition in saturated markets.

This study investigates the effectiveness of implementing group counseling services using self-regulation learning strategies to improve students' learning discipline. Learning discipline plays a crucial role as a determining factor of academic success; nevertheless, many senior high school students still demonstrate weaknesses in managing their time and fulfilling their academic responsibilities. This study adopted a quantitative approach through a quasi-experimental method utilizing a pre-test and post-test control group design. Subjects were selected using purposive sampling technique with low learning discipline scores as the primary selection criterion. Data were collected using a learning discipline scale that had been tested for its validity and reliability. Hypothesis testing was conducted through a paired sample t-test to detect changes occurring before and after the intervention was administered. The results demonstrated a meaningful improvement in students' learning discipline following participation in group counseling sessions incorporating self-regulation strategies. This technique proved beneficial in helping students plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning activities in a more structured manner. These findings suggest that incorporating self-regulation learning into group counseling has strong potential to become a leading strategy for school counselors in enhancing student discipline and academic achievement.

This study aims to analyze the application of reality therapy counseling in improving students’ learning motivation influenced by social and family environmental factors. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method supported by interview data as complementary information. Data were collected through the analysis of relevant scientific literature and supported by interviews with parents to describe students’ daily behavior. The results show that low learning motivation is influenced by an unfavorable social environment and lack of family supervision, leading to behaviors that do not support learning activities, such as poor time management and low engagement in academic tasks. The application of reality therapy using the WDEP technique (wants, doing, evaluation, planning) helps students develop self-awareness, evaluate their behavior, and plan more adaptive actions. The findings indicate that reality therapy contributes positively to improving students’ learning motivation through behavioral change and increased personal responsibility. This study concludes that reality therapy can be used as an alternative approach in helping students overcome learning motivation problems.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by reversible bronchoconstriction, mucus hypersecretion, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. This condition causes shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and increased respiratory rate which impacts increased respiratory muscle work. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be applied in nursing practice is diaphragmatic breathing relaxation to help improve breathing patterns and increase respiratory muscle relaxation. Objective: To analyze the application of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation in improving respiratory muscle relaxation in asthma patients in the inpatient ward. Method: The study used a case study design with an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) approach. The research subjects were three asthma patients who experienced increased respiratory frequency. The intervention was carried out for three days in the form of structured diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Data were collected through nursing assessment, observation of respiratory frequency before and after the intervention, and evaluation of patient responses. Results: Before the intervention, all respondents experienced tachypnea with the use of accessory respiratory muscles. After three days of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation, the respiratory rates of all three respondents returned to normal (12–20 breaths/minute), respiratory muscle tension decreased, and the patients appeared more relaxed. Conclusion: Diaphragmatic breathing relaxation is effective in increasing respiratory muscle relaxation and stabilizing respiratory rate in asthmatic patients. This intervention can be used as part of non-pharmacological nursing care for patients with respiratory system disorders.

The rapid advancement of information and communication technology has positioned e-commerce as a primary shopping channel, with Shopee emerging as the most popular platform in Indonesia. In the context of online fashion purchases, consumers face inherent limitations due to the inability to physically inspect or try products. Consequently, product ratings and reviews function as critical forms of social proof, helping to reduce uncertainty and perceived purchasing risk. This study investigates the influence of product ratings and reviews on purchasing decisions for fashion products on Shopee, focusing on undergraduate students at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang. Employing an associative quantitative approach, data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire distributed to 100 purposively selected respondents who had purchased fashion products on Shopee within the last three months. The independent variables are product ratings and product reviews, while the dependent variable is the consumer purchasing decision. Statistical analyses include validity and reliability testing, correlation analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The study’s findings are expected to offer both practical insights for e-commerce businesses in developing effective digital communication strategies and theoretical contributions to the understanding of digital consumer behavior in the e-commerce environment.

The book of tafsir at-Thabari jami al-bayan'an ta'wil Ayi Al-Qur'an by Muhammad Ibnu Jarir ath-Thabari is one of the tafsir books that has a tahlili style and uses the history method in interpreting. Prophet Solomon is one of the 25 prophets who must be known and believed by Muslims throughout the world. Apart from the wealth and royal palace owned by Prophet Sulaiman, Prophet Sulaiman also had the miracle of being able to subdue the jinn. In the book of tafsir at-Thabari explains the story of the prophet Solomon who was ordered to build the Baitul Maqdis with the help of the devil from the sea. In this story, it is included in the isra' iliyat story which is included in the ad-Dakhil Fi At-Tafsir category which is in the Thabari interpretation of Surah Shaad verse 34, the Ad-Dakhil category regarding contradicting the evidence in the Al-Qur'an and also the evidence of the Sahih hadith which explains that Prophet Solomon drank Khamer and the devil transformed into Prophet Solomon. The author wants to research the isra'iliyat story about Prophet Sulaiman in building the Baitul Maqdis? And what is the aspect of ad-dakhil in the isra'iliyat of the story of Prophet Solomon who built Baitul Maqdis with the help of Satan. This type of research is included in the type of qualitative research.

This study focuses on an in-depth analysis of how digital marketing strategies influence the decisions of residents of Mencirim Village, East Binjai District in purchasing health products. The scope of digital marketing studied includes social media platforms, the effectiveness of online advertising, the depth of marketing content, and the role of electronic reviews or electronic word of mouth (e-WOM). Using a quantitative approach with a survey method, this study involved 100 respondents selected through a purposive sampling technique. The main criteria for respondents were residents aged at least 17 years who had actively transacted health products digitally in the last three months. Data were collected through a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and processed using multiple linear regression analysis with the help of IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The research findings revealed that partially, social media (β = 0.312), online advertising (β = 0.287), marketing content (β = 0.241), and e-WOM (β = 0.198) had a positive and significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions (p < 0.05). Collectively, the integration of these four variables explains 68.4% (R² = 0.684) of the dynamics of local purchasing decisions.

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet portrays deep reflections on human nature and moral values, emphasizing the importance of dignity, freedom, and emotional connection in human life. The tragedy explores the conflict between personal feelings and social constraints, revealing how human ideals often clash with rigid traditions and authority. Through the struggles of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare presents the essence of humanity love, empathy, and the pursuit of understanding amid division and hostility. This study aims to analyze the values of humanism in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The research focuses on how humanist ideals such as dignity, freedom, solidarity, and communicative rationality are reflected through the characters’ dialogues, decisions, and relationships. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the analysis applies Hardiman’s theory of humanism, supported by references from academic books and journals. The findings reveal six categories of humanism values: appreciating opinions (20%), cooperation (17%), sacrifice (23%), caring for others (13%), helping (13%), and solidarity (14%). Among these, sacrifice appears as the most dominant value, especially reflected in the willingness of Romeo and Juliet to risk everything for love and moral ideals. These findings indicate that Romeo and Juliet embodies humanist values that emphasize empathy, moral responsibility, and the importance of understanding in overcoming social barriers. Although the story ends in tragedy, the play highlights that love, empathy, and dialogue are essential for building a humane society. Therefore, Romeo and Juliet is not only a timeless love story but also a literary work that reflects enduring humanist ideals relevant to modern life.

RFA treatments, pain is a frequent issue that might interfere with comfort and postpone recovery. Pharmacological treatment continues to be the mainstay of pain management after RFA, whereas non-pharmacological nursing treatments like cold compress therapy are not regularly used. The purpose of this research was to investigate how cold compress therapy affects pain severity in individuals following radiofrequency ablation. At the central general hospital in central Java, a quantitative quasi-experimental design was used, employing a one-group pre-test and post-test methodology. Twenty-eight participants were chosen using purposive sampling. The NRS was used to assess the intensity of pain both before and after applying a cold compress for 15–20 minutes. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to examine the data. Following the intervention, the median pain scores fell from 5 (moderate pain) to 2 (mild pain), which was a statistically significant change (p = 0.001). These results suggest that cold compress therapy can be advised as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention in post-procedural treatment since it helps lessen post-RFA pain

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is a critical indicator for evaluating maternal health programs, and insufficient knowledge of pregnancy danger signs remains a significant factor in preventable maternal complications and mortality. This issue is particularly prevalent among third-trimester pregnant women. Health education has proven to be an effective strategy for enhancing maternal knowledge, promoting early detection of obstetric emergencies, and supporting timely decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health education on improving knowledge of pregnancy danger signs among third-trimester pregnant women in Nunkurus Village. A pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-test–post-test design was conducted, involving 42 third-trimester pregnant women, with 40 selected through purposive sampling. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was employed to analyze the knowledge differences before and after the intervention. Results showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge after the health education intervention (p-value = 0.000; p < 0.05). In conclusion, health education significantly enhances knowledge of pregnancy danger signs among third-trimester pregnant women. Strengthening community-level educational interventions can help in early detection of pregnancy complications and contribute to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.

This study examines the experience of access to health services and resilience strategies in adolescents with unplanned pregnancies in Makassar, Indonesia. Access to quality reproductive health services is important for adolescents' well-being, but they often face systemic barriers that affect access to health services and outcomes. The study used an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach on seventeen adolescent girls aged 15–19 years who had an unplanned pregnancy between June–November 2023. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, recorded, verbatim transcribed, and analyzed by a six-stage science process. Two main themes were found: Navigating Closed Doors: Systematic Barriers to Care and Finding Light in Darkness: Resilience and Agency. Participants faced a variety of layered barriers, including a lack of information about health services and rights, geographical and economic constraints, age-based discrimination, parental notification obligations, fear of legal consequences especially related to abortion, family control over decisions, and limitations in adolescent-friendly services. Nonetheless, adolescents show resilience through seeking strategic help, resistance to pressure, spiritual and religious coping, peer support, gradual acceptance of maternal identity, educational sustainability, and positive meaningfulness of difficult experiences. These findings point to the need for a transformation of the health system that not only improves attitudes of health workers, but also addresses structural barriers such as confidentiality, age discrimination, and service availability, while strengthening agency and adolescent coping strategies.

This study aims to examine how standard costing can be used as a tool for planning and controlling production costs in salted egg cracker micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs need to manage their production costs effectively to increase their profitability in an era of increasingly fierce business competition. A case study was used to collect data through interviews, observations, and financial document analysis. The study shows that the implementation of standard costing has helped more accurate production cost budget planning. This makes it easier for management to compare standard costs with actual costs, which allows for effective and efficient cost control. Furthermore, the findings indicate that standard costing can serve as a benchmark and evaluation tool to improve operational effectiveness. Furthermore, this study suggests that MSMEs should incorporate a standard costing system into their financial reporting process and educate management and employees about the importance of cost control. Therefore, implementing standard costing can be a long-term strategy to keep the company operational and competitive in an increasingly competitive market.

This community service activity aims to improve the First Aid Awareness of students at SMAN 5 Tegal through health education and first aid simulation for accident management. The background of this program is based on the high potential for mild to moderate emergency incidents in the school environment, such as fainting, open wounds, nosebleeds, choking, and seizures, as well as the limited knowledge and practical skills of students in providing appropriate initial assistance. The implementation method consisted of three stages: preparation, delivery of health education using presentations and demonstrations, and hands-on simulation, followed by evaluation through knowledge assessment and skills observation. The participants were 54 students representing three grade levels. The expected outcomes of this activity include an improvement in students’ conceptual understanding and practical ability to perform first aid quickly, correctly, and safely before professional medical help arrives. In addition, this program is expected to foster emergency responsiveness, increase students’ confidence in handling accident situations at school, and contribute to the development of a safer and more prepared school environment. The outputs of this activity include increased knowledge and skill scores, documented implementation, and publication of a community service article in a SINTA-indexed journal.

PT. XYZ is one of the largest retail companies in Indonesia. PT. XYZ has a website-based application that functions to help employees who work in IT Support to handle operational problems. However, this website has not implemented a session management system which can affect the level of security. Therefore, a system design was created for real-time session management using Firestore, Python, and Javascript. Firestore is used as a database to store sessions and Firestore has a feature called the Firestore snapshot listener which functions to detect changes in real-time. The research method includes identifying needs, initial prototype design, prototype creation, prototype evaluation, prototype refinement, and system implementation. Black Box Testing is used as a method for testing this system, where the results are in accordance with the needs and interviews are conducted with the admin of this website to test the session management system and find out the admin's response regarding the designed session management system. The results obtained are satisfactory because security can be further improved, user experience is improved, and the company's needs can be achieved.

Software Defined Network is a popular computer network concept today because of the ease of managing network traffic with the control plane. Massive internet usage makes web server services on SDN networks overloaded. There are many load balancing concepts to overcome this problem, one of which is implementing the K-NN algorithm. This study aims to maximize the performance of the K-NN algorithm on SDN networks by optimizing the K value using Grid Search Cross Validation, and adding server status selection logic based on the smallest disk if the server status calculated by K-NN has the same. All implementations of the load balancing concept in this study were created virtually using Open vSwitch and virtualbox. Testing was carried out using CPU, MEMORY, and DISK parameters sent by the server with the help of the psutils component. JMeter software was used for testing by sending data using the POST method. The data type is text/plain with a data size of 1MB, testing was carried out in stages with threads 100, 200, 300, 400. The test results showed that the performance of the K-NN algorithm was running optimally. There was no significant difference in the distribution of the load to the server, this made the optimization and addition of logic successful.

Since the announcement of the policy plan for a name transfer system in the sale of used mobile phones, the issue has attracted widespread public attention and discussion. People have expressed their opinions on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. This study aims to classify the sentiment of TikTok users using Naive Bayes and Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms. The data were collected through a comment scraping technique on related content.The research stages include text preprocessing, sentiment labeling into positive, negative, and neutral categories, and feature extraction using TF-IDF. The classification process employs Naive Bayes and Support Vector Machine algorithms, which are then evaluated based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. The results of this study indicate that both methods are capable of classifying sentiment effectively. However, the Support Vector Machine method is superior to the Naive Bayes method with an accuracy rate of 99.57% compared to 94.30%. This study is expected to help the government understand public responses to the planned policy of the used mobile phone name transfer system.

Gethsemane Salatiga website using Jakob Nielsen’s heuristic evaluation method combined with a triangulation approach. The evaluation involved 20 respondents, consisting of 7 UI/UX experts and 13 general users and guests, who assessed the website based on Nielsen’s ten heuristic principles, including visibility of system status, match between system and the real world, user control and freedom, consistency and standards, error prevention, recognition rather than recall, flexibility and efficiency of use, aesthetic and minimalist design, error recovery, and help and documentation. To minimize potential bias, the study integrated heuristic evaluation with user context analysis and empirical validation through usability testing, thereby providing a more comprehensive assessment. The results indicate that the overall UI/UX quality of the website is relatively good, with average scores ranging from 3 to 4 on a 5-point scale. Most identified issues fall within minor to moderate severity levels, with no critical problems affecting core functionalities. Consistency and standards received the highest average score (4.0), while alignment with user expectations and visual comfort still need improvement. Recommendations include enhancing system feedback, strengthening error prevention mechanisms, and improving help and documentation features. The differences in assessments between expert and non-expert respondents highlight the importance of professional evaluation in identifying usability issues. This study contributes to the refinement of a more reliable and contextually relevant UI/UX evaluation framework, particularly within the hospitality and tourism sector.

This research was motivated by the low mathematics learning outcomes of MA Negeri 1 Serang students. So it is necessary to implement learning media that helps improve students' mathematics learning outcomes. One of the learning media used is Matrix Domino Cards. This research aims to determine the learning outcomes of students who received treatment using domino matrices and students who were not given learning treatment using domino matrices. The research results show that the learning outcomes of students who were treated using matrix domino card media were higher than the learning outcomes of students without using matrix domino card media. The results of statistical tests show that students' interest in learning using domino matrix media in the experimental class obtained an average = 67.78 and standard deviation = 20.88, while learning without using domino matrix media in the experimental class obtained data on the average interest in learning of participants students = 49.72 and standard deviation = 15.48, then after carrying out the t test the results were obtained that tcount > ttable, namely 1.80 > 0.354. Hypothesis testing results obtained were tcount > ttable, so ha was accepted, meaning there was an increase in student learning outcomes using domino matrix learning media in class XI MA Negeri 1 Serang Academic Year 2022/2023.

This study aims to examine the role of mathematics education in building numerical literacy in elementary schools, as well as strategies that can be implemented to enhance students' numerical skills. Numerical literacy is a fundamental skill needed by students to understand, interpret, and use numerical information in daily life. The research method used is library research, reviewing various related literature, including books and recent scholarly journals in the field of mathematics education. The results show that the integration of technology, the use of contextual approaches, and collaborative learning are effective strategies in improving students' numerical literacy. Technology helps simplify the understanding of abstract concepts, while contextual and collaborative approaches make mathematics more relevant and applicable. The implications of these findings are the need for further development in teacher training to integrate technology in teaching and the importance of involving students in more interactive and contextual learning processes. This study also suggests further evaluation of the implementation of these strategies in various educational settings.

First-year university students undergo a transitional phase from the school environment to the academic, social, and emotional demands of higher education. This transition often triggers stress when not supported by an adequate social environment. Peer support plays an essential role in this adaptation process by providing emotional support, information, and a sense of belonging. Positive peer relationships can help students manage academic pressure, whereas poor peer interactions may increase the risk of stress. Therefore, peer support serves as a protective factor in maintaining the psychological well-being of first-year students. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected using the Peer Support Questionnaire (PSQ) and the Student-Life Stress Inventory (SSI) from 130 first-year students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, UNISSULA. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using the Gamma correlation test to determine the relationship between the variables. The Gamma test revealed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating that the alternative hypothesis was accepted, meaning there is a significant relationship between peer support and stress levels among first-year students. The correlation coefficient of –0.737 indicates a strong negative relationship, suggesting that higher peer support is associated with lower stress levels. There is a significant and strong relationship between peer support and stress levels among first-year students at the Faculty of Pharmacy, UNISSULA.