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Arizqi, Arizqi Ihsan Pratama; Vira Zahirah; Taufiq Nur Azis; Nur Rochmat

JURNAL ILMIAH PENDIDIKAN KEBUDAYAAN DAN AGAMA 2023 CV. ALIM'SPUBLISHING

Educational facilities and infrastructure are facilities used for the implementation of educational activities so that the infrastructure used to support the learning process can still function properly. Therefore, school principals need to have a strategy in managing facilities and infrastructure so that they can still be used to support the occurrence of a quality learning process. The study used a qualitative descriptive method. The research subjects were school principals, vice principals in the field of facilities and infrastructure, teachers, and students. Collecting data by interview, observation, and recording. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that: (1) the management of facilities and infrastructure at MTs Darunnajah 2 Cipining went well, this was due to several strategies developed by the principal in the management component of facilities and infrastructure. (2) To realize some of these strategies, the principal needs to take steps to implement the principal's strategy, and in this case the principal includes several teachers/staff/employees as the person in charge of each facility and infrastructure.

Asep Mulyana

Jurnal Manajemen Kreatif dan Inovasi 2023 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

This research is motivated by the still not maximal local revenue in the city of Banjar. This is indicated by the low quality of human resources, lack of socialization, low innovation, weak level of supervision and low stakeholder support from various parties in collaborating. Research is focused on studies using the theoretical approach of Emerson, Nabatchi & Balogh (2011), namely the Collaborative Governance Regime (CGR) model through 1). System context dimension 2). Drivers dimensions include (leadership, incentive consequences and interdependence), and 3). The dynamics of collaboration (Principled Engagement, shared motivation, and capacity for joint action). With the aim of the research to examine and analyze the implementation and the constraints that have caused it to be ineffective, as well as an effective strategy for implementing collaborative governance in increasing Regional Original Income in the City of Banjar. The research method uses descriptive analysis with a qualitative research approach. Data collection techniques through interviews, literature studies and observation. The research results show: 1). The implementation of collaborative governance in increasing Local Own Revenue in the City of Banjar on the dynamics dimension of collaboration can be said to have not run optimally, more concrete efforts are still needed related to motivation, awareness, work systems and technical policy support while on the system context and drivers dimensions concerning the availability of resources resources, and budget constraints as well as the level of supervision has been carried out optimally. 2). Obstacle factors in the implementation of collaborative governance in increasing Local Revenue in the City of Banjar, namely the low level of communication and coordination; lack of human resources and budget, lack of technical regulatory support regarding the involvement of stakeholders (private parties and community leaders); as well as the low support and commitment of policy makers from members of the legislature, regional tax-producing apparatus organizations, and stakeholders (private parties and community leaders). 3). Collaborative governance strategies in increasing effective Regional Original Revenue (PAD) in Banjar City are aggressive growth strategies by maintaining the previous strategy and optimizing the strengthening of the second availability of human resources, budget and infrastructure; maximizing the clarity of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), regarding tax collection, support from the private sector and other OPDs, as well as optimizing the involvement of cross-sectoral collaboration (government, private parties and community leaders) through Collaborative Governance in the City of Banjar.

Tiara Nurul Syahida; Nurul Hadianti; Yusromuin Munthe; Shara Jumiati Siregar; Nurbaiti Sirait

Jurnal Sistem Informasi dan Ilmu Komputer 2023 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

The purpose of this study is to understand and analyze how to improve the quality of the system and the quality of information included in the informasibase. The methodology used in this study is a qualitative research method that builds on previous papers published by researchers and focuses on evaluating the literature with respect to specific components affecting the information management system.  Each study shows that the quality of the system, the quality of information, and the quality of service are all in line with the expectations of system users. As system quality, information quality, and service quality all improve, user experience also improves. Informasibase is a very important component of an information management system, which also serves as a component of infrastructure, summation of information, assurance of information efficiency, and assurance of information effectiveness.

Gia Edu Fialdy; Aris Heri Andriawan

JURNAL TEKNIK MESIN, INDUSTRI, ELEKTRO DAN INFORMATIKA 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Street lighting is a safety infrastructure on the highway. However, currently most of the public street lighting lamps do not comply with the provisions of the Indonesian National Standards Agency (BSNI). It is necessary to plan for lamp replacement by using lamps that are appropriate to field conditions, so that the light intensity produced is in accordance with established standards. Jalan Jenggolo Asri - Randu Asri in Sidoarjo is an example of a road that requires planning for lighting changes. This road is a type of secondary collector road with a length of 2500 meters and a road width of 6 meters. The lighting on this road does not meet the standards set by BSNI 7391: 2008 caused by several lights that go out and the power of the lights used is not optimal. Planning for replacing public street lighting is needed on this road by recalculating the maximum light intensity requirements. The method that can be done is to replace the lamp used with an LED lamp. In the current initial conditions, street lighting on this road uses 250W SON and 150W LED lamps. After planning, the lights will be replaced with 100W LED lights. The planning results show that by using a 100W LED lamp, a handlebar ornament angle of 14.06° will be produced, the light intensity is Candela, the lighting intensity is 6.77 Lux, and the power required per day is 26.4 kWh. Comparison with the use of 250 Watt SON lamps shows that the use of 100W LED lamps is more efficient in energy consumption by 51.76%. The results of this planning have met the standard requirements for secondary collector roads. Thus, by replacing the lights according to the plan, it is hoped that street lighting on Jalan Jenggolo Asri - Randu Asri Sidoarjo can meet the standards set by BSNI 7391:2008 and provide optimal light intensity with more efficient energy use.

Asmara Indriyani; Abdul Sadad

Jurnal Relasi Publik 2023 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Kuantan Singingi Regency is one of the regencies in Riau Province which is growing rapidly in recent years, one of which is in the field of oil palm plantations. However, due to the rapid establishment of oil palm companies, it causes a lot of palm oil waste disposal caused by the disposal of these companies. The purpose of this study was to determine the supervision of palm oil waste by the Environmental Service of Kuantan Singingi Regency (Case Study: Sungai Bawang Pollution). Then to find out the inhibiting factors in the implementation of waste control in the Bawang River, Singingi Hilir District, Kuantan Singingi Regency. The monitoring activities that have been carried out are the activities of controlling palm oil waste with a percentage exceeding the quality standard, the activities carried out by the Environmental Service are not yet maximal so that violations pass the quality standards, and the lack of firmness in giving sanctions to companies is a phenomenon found. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive case study approach. The collection of data obtained, both primary data and secondary data were collected through interviews, observations and documentation and then analyzed so that conclusions can be drawn from existing research problems. The results of this study found that the supervision of the environmental service in the supervision of palm oil waste has not been carried out optimally, this is caused by several inhibiting factors, namely the ability of human resources, funds and infrastructure and company behavior

Elisabet Asalia Sarita Putri; Haniek Listyorini; Sri Yuwanti; Suwarti Suwarti

Gemawisata: Jurnal Ilmiah Pariwisata 2023 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Pariwisata Indonesia

Infrastructure development is the duty and responsibility of both the Central Government, Provincial Government and Regency/City Regional Governments in accordance with the division of government affairs. One of the places in Bantul Regency that introduces leather puppet crafts to the wider community is Pucung as a center for shadow puppets. The development of village infrastructure based on the wayang kulit craft culture needs to identify the efforts of wayang kulit craftsmen in overcoming marketing barriers, infrastructure development efforts that have been carried out so far, and prioritized infrastructure to be equipped with the aim of increasing the marketing of wayang kulit crafts. This study uses qualitative methods with observations and interviews. The results of this study are that craftsmen market wayang kulit crafts online and digitally E-commerce to overcome the obstacles they face, the infrastructure related to the marketing of leather puppets that has been developed so far is a means of communication in the form of internet and WIFI, and infrastructure that is prioritized to be equipped is e-commerce digital marketplace.

Khairatun Nisa; Harapan Tua RFS

JURNAL HUKUM, POLITIK DAN ILMU SOSIAL 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

The hospital is one of the organizations in the service sector that is engaged in efforts to improve public health. In addition, the hospital as oe of the subsystems of health services provides two types of services for the community, namely health services and administrative services. Therefore, as a hospital service institution, it is required to improve its service quality management continuously and continuously in various fields of service provided. So the Dumai City Hospital should be able to provide good service to pattiens with planned management for class B classified hospitals. The purpose of this study was to find out how the management of outpatient services in the field of pregnancy at the Regional General Hospital in Dumai City. This research method uses qualitative research methods with data collection thechniques using primary data and secondary data obtained from the results of observations, interviews, and documentation that the researcher analyzed in obtaining the data. This study uses the theory of Ratminto about service management, namely planning, implementation, and coordination. The results of the study indicate that the service management of the Dumai City Regional Public Hospital still has obstacles in its services such as training of workers who have not all received training, budget, facilities and infrastructure.

Anjar Kurnia Adiningsih; Maryono Maryono; Salis Irvan Fuadi

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Bahasa dan Pendidikan 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This thesis aims (1) to find out the implementation of the tahsin binnadhor method in learning the Koran for female students at the Tahfidzul Qur'an Al-Asy'ariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Kalibeber, Mojotengah, Wonosobo. (2) to find out the characteristics of the implementation of the binnadhor tahsin method in learning the Koran for female students at the Tahfidzul Qur'an Al-Asy'ariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Kalibeber, Mojotengah, Wonosobo. (3) to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of the tahsin binnadhor method in Al-Qur'an learning for female students at the Tahfidzul Qur'an Al-Asy'ariyyah Islamic Boarding School, Kalibeber, Mojotengah, WonosoboThe type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The main subject of this study was the new students of Block F Putri PPTQ Al-Asy'ariyyah, totaling 24 students. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation, and verification.The results showed that the implementation of the tahsin binnadhor method in learning the Qur'an, the students came forward one by one in turn and were listened to by the ustdazah if something went wrong it would be corrected. Characteristics of the implementation of the tahsin binnahor method in learning the Qur'an, students who are fluent, fluent, good and correct in reading the Qur'an will be recommended to recite the Koran at the Dzuriyah PPTQ Al-Asy'ariyyah. Factors supporting the implementation of the tahsin binnadhor method in learning the Qur'an ustadzah have syahadah juz 'ama and bin nadzri, the availability of adequate facilities and infrastructure. While the inhibiting factor is the lack of motivation in the students themselves, the time is too short.

Fadzlikaselly Widyapuspa Handayani Nugroho; Febri Yuanda; Siti Nur Hasanah; Zidratul Gemilang Ahmad; Dewi Agustina

Jurnal Inovasi Riset Ilmu Kesehatan 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Puskesmas as one of the most important health services infrastructure has a task for give health services to the whole of society. Puskesmas is accused to always keep patient’s trust and satisfaction by give quality services. Quality services in the context of the services at Puskesmas mean give services to the patient based on standard quality for fill up necessary and anxiety of the society, so that they can get satisfaction which finally can increase patient’s trust to Puskesmas. This study aims to determine the quality of health services, the causal factors, and the demands and needs of the community. Measurements from service quality using the SERQUAL method and data extraction is done either quantitatively or qualitatively.

Shella Bunga Slamet Lantini; Arina Bunganingtyas

Jurnal Kajian dan Penalaran Ilmu Manajemen 2023 CV. Aksara Global Akademia

The PDAM service tariff covers the cost of water treatment, infrastructure management, and services to customers. In PDAM Magelang City, there are several public service tariffs, namely the service of drinking water needs to customers, new connection services, payment of drinking water accounts, water quality inspection services, and water tank services. In this case the author will discuss the public service tariff in the new connection service of PDAM Magelang City.For the research method in this case, the author analyzes the data from the research conducted using descriptive analysis method in which data from interviews and document studies are processed and analyzed to provide an overview of the factors that determine the new connection service tariff at PDAM Magelang City.The new connection service tariff of each PDAM is different, the PDAM Magelang City tariff is based on the customer class which has IV customer groups with different tariffs. The tariff for class I is lower and the tariff will be higher for each class II and so on. Classes are adjusted to the type of house, land area, building area, type of building, type of floor, and type of roof used. The factors for determining the tariff for new connection services at PDAM Magelang City are seen in terms of financial and non-financial factors. In terms of financial factors, it consists of registration fees, drawing planning fees, connection permit fees, transportation costs and construction costs of service and persil pipes. While in terms of non-financial factors in the form of inclusion of new prospective customers on the criteria of the group that has been determined.

Muhammad Yusuf Firmansyah; Farah Putri Purwahono

Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi 2023 Fakultas Teknik Universitas Cenderawasih

Pacal Dam as one of the infrastructures that has an important role in the life of the people of Bojonegoro Regency. Pacal Dam is one of the providers of water resources in meeting the needs of the surrounding community in irrigation and agriculture aspects. In addition, the Pacal Dam is also a water conservation medium which is one of the efforts to reduce surface runoff originating from the upstream of the river so that flooding does not occur downstream. Therefore, in planning, it is necessary to accurately calculate the stability of the weir. Spiral stability calculations are carried out to determine whether the weir is stable enough to withstand the external forces that occur. Factors that can affect stability include the weight of the weir, active and passive earth pressure forces, and the resulting uplift. In the stability analysis of the Pancal Dam, it was found that under normal conditions the SF (safety factor) result was 1.6082822, while in flood conditions the SF result was 1.55237, where the SF value was > 1.5 so it can be concluded that the weir planning has been able to withstand the overturning moment caused by water pressure, soil, and uplift pressure in flood conditions.

Ujiani; Yuliasti, Trianda

Journal of Social And Education Research 2023 PT. LARPA JAYA PUBLISHER

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the Hospital Management Information System in improving administrative efficiency in inpatient services. The research employed a mixed-method approach (quantitative and qualitative) using a descriptive survey design. The sample consisted of 50 respondents, including administrative staff, medical personnel, and hospital management directly involved in the use of Management Information System, as well as 10 key informants for in-depth interviews. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation tests, and thematic analysis. The results indicate that Management Information System has a significant positive impact on administrative efficiency, as evidenced by improvements in process speed, data accuracy, and coordination among service units. The system also contributes to accelerating claim processes and reducing the manual workload of administrative staff. However, the effectiveness of Management Information System is still influenced by factors such as human resource readiness, training, and technological infrastructure support. The main challenges identified include limited training and technical network issues. In conclusion, Management Information System has proven effective in enhancing administrative efficiency in inpatient services, but further optimization through continuous training, managerial support, and integrated system development is required for more effective implementation.

Rahma, Nur; Lutfiah

Journal of Social And Education Research 2023 PT. LARPA JAYA PUBLISHER

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of hospital administrative systems in improving the quality of healthcare services. Effective administration plays a crucial role in accelerating service delivery, reducing administrative errors, and optimizing hospital resource management. This research employs a literature review method based on ten national and international scientific articles discussing the implementation of the Hospital Management Information System , administrative digitalization, and the relationship between administrative effectiveness and patient satisfaction. The findings indicate that integrated and technology-based administrative systems, such as Hospital Management Information System, significantly improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and patient satisfaction. However, the success of implementation largely depends on human resource competence, training, and managerial support. Technical issues, user resistance, and limited infrastructure remain major challenges. Therefore, strengthening human resource capacity and conducting continuous evaluations of administrative systems are essential to ensure that hospitals can deliver optimal, efficient, and sustainable healthcare services.   Keywords: hospital administrative system, SIMRS, efficiency, patient satisfaction, healthcare quality

Tangkas Ageng Nugroho; Achmad Kaisi Amarco; Muhammad Yasin

Manajemen Kreatif Jurnal (MAKREJU) 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This research discusses the development of industry 5.0 and its impact on the Indonesian economy. Industry 5.0 is a concept that integrates artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and other technologies to create more efficient and connected production systems. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of Industry 5.0 has affected Indonesia's economic sector and the challenges faced in adopting this technology. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to understand the global developments of Industry 5.0 and then applied in the Indonesian context. This research also highlights aspects such as digital infrastructure, workforce skills, and government policies that support or hinder the development of Industry 5.0 in Indonesia. It is hoped that this research can provide valuable insights for policy makers and stakeholders in understanding the contribution of Industry 5.0 to the Indonesian economy and formulating appropriate strategies to encourage sustainable economic growth.

Luvia Puterima; Alvito Alvito; Meshanda Priscilia; Muhammad Alka Sogih Mawadha; Sari Sapira +3 more

JURNAL RISET MANAJEMEN (JURMA) 2023 Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis (ITB) Semarang

Pangkalpinang is one of the areas in the Bangka Belitung Islands which has 24,512 Small and Medium Business in June 2022 and continues to grow every year. It is important for Small and Medium Business to improve the culinary sector's competitive strategy in Pangkalpinang, taking into strategic resources and environmental uncertainties that may affect business. Competitive strategy is useful in determining the sustainability of Small and Medium Business in Pangkalpinang. This includes 1) Strategic resources, a) Human resources (HR), b) Raw materials and suppliers, c) Strategic locations, d) Technology and infrastructure. 2) Environmental uncertainty, a) Consumption trends, b) Competition, c) Regulation, d) Economics and costs. The specific objective of this research is how Small and Medium Business of culinary in the city of Pangkalpinang can overcome obstacles to develop their business and develop competitive strategies. The research method that researchers use is a quantitative method by collecting and analyzing data in the form of statistics to answer the questions that researchers formulated and to test hypotheses. We collect data by sharing Google forms to owner of the Small and Medium Business in several areas of Pangkalpinang City. In this study, the results showed that there was no influence between strategic resources and environmental uncertainty on efforts to improve the competitive strategy of Small and Medium Business in the Pangkalpinang culinary sector. The implication of this research for the future is that further studies of the same kind can be carried out but in different locations to see whether the results of this study will give the same results elsewhere.

Muslim, Buhori

JUISI : Jurnal Ilmiah Sistem Informasi 2023 LPPM Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Komputer

Higher education is an institution that has various sections and work units that work together in carrying out the Tri Dharma principles, namely research, learning and service, which are able to accommodate large amounts of data, both in conventional and digital forms. digitally it is called a repository, college x in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra does not yet have a repository, so a feasibility study must be carried out which can later become a forum for suggestions. Before the repository is developed, a feasibility study must be carried out so that the development can be carried out properly. This feasibility study is first carried out through the management life cycle, where this research includes survey method re- search. This research produces data from an infrastructure feasibility study in building a repository for Higher Education x in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra, which is 80%, this percentage is obtained from infrastructure feasibility 40%, HR 10%, Budget 0%, SPMI (SOP/SK) of 10 %, and 20% repository content. The things that need to be fixed are the availability and addition of IT infrastructure, software, additional rules (SOP), and procedures for submitting and uploading data.

Aline Nikita; Nadya Petricia Lubis; Sifah Fauziah

Bhinneka: Jurnal Bintang Pendidikan dan Bahasa 2023 Universitas Palan

. In an educational organization or school, it cannot be separated from its relationship with learning media or commonly called facilities and infrastructure. Facilities and infrastructure aim as a place to carry out learning activities and increase student learning motivation. Therefore, facilities and infrastructure are very important to advance and develop the productivity of educational institutions. In addition, the management of infrastructure is one of the things that must be considered so that it can help encourage student achievement and achieve the goals of educational organizations. Facilities and infrastructure have a very important urgency to increase student learning productivity. However, the implementation of facilities and infrastructure management in schools does not always go well. There are problems or obstacles that need to be resolved and overcome so as not to interfere with the learning process. Factors that hinder the management of facilities and infrastructure in schools usually arise from internal and external factors. Therefore, school management needs to make various efforts to overcome these obstacles. This study aims to determine the efforts of school management in overcoming barriers to educational infrastructure. From the method used, namely the qualitative method with literature study techniques, it produces an elaboration which shows that school management efforts in overcoming obstacles to facilities and infrastructure are planning, organizing, procuring, inventorying, distributing, maintaining, eliminating, and monitoring and evaluating.    

Adelia Maharani; Rifqi Fahrozi; Adelita Ayu Nurhaliza

JURNAL HUKUM, POLITIK DAN ILMU SOSIAL 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This study aims to find out the parties who are related and responsible according to Law Number 38 of 2004 concerning roads (Road Law), for various damage to road infrastructure in the city of Bandar Lampung and their handling and government accountability to parties who are disadvantaged in problems this (273 Law Number 22 of 2009). This study uses normative juridical research with data sources consisting of primary, secondary and tertiary data, analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques. Data that can be obtained from written materials such as laws, books and documents. And also by using empirical legal research, by using a statutory approach and a case approach, data collection was carried out by means of literature studies and interviews, the data collected was descriptive. (113) Law enforcement for traffic accidents caused by damaged roads, especially in the city of Bandar Lampung, is not only a form of public service, but is a responsibility mandated by law, which if not implemented can lead to serious legal consequences. This study aims to determine law enforcement against traffic accidents caused by damaged roads in the city of Bandar Lampung and what factors become obstacles to law enforcement against traffic accidents caused by damaged roads in the city of Bandar Lampung. The results of research on traffic accident law enforcement due to damaged roads in the city of Bandar Lampung show the weak handling of the traffic police and the Bandar Lampung city government in implementing Law number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, especially article 273. As well as the effectiveness of law enforcement and implementation that occurred in the implementation of the current road is still considered lacking.

Siti Khodijah; Nur adila zulfa

Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine the management of educational financing in improving facilities and infrastructure at Madrasah Aliyah Darussalam Pematang Duku Age, determining strategies using case studies, this research is a qualitative research that focuses on managing educational financing in improving facilities and infrastructure at Madrasah Aliyah Darussalam The source of this data comes from the school principal, treasurer, deputy head of facilities and infrastructure, committees and technical foundations. Data collection using interviews and documentation of data analysis includes data collection, data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. The results of his research are management of education funding in improving facilities and infrastructure. in the madrasah aliyah daarussalam through three prisoners, namely a) the planning stage. The planning process for education financing in madrasah aliyah daarussalam is good, this is evidenced by holding deliberations in planning education financing once a year and involving all elements of the school, namely the head of the madrasa, data operators, treasurer of the madrasa, representatives of the field madrasah committee and teachers b) Implementation The implementation of financing at the Daarussalam Aliyah Madrasah was not optimal, the implementation was carried out in accordance with the planning that was discussed, but in its implementation there were several sudden needs. so that inevitably the school will reduce or even cut the budget for facilities and infrastructure.

Nur Jannah Berutu; Deviona Aurora; Rini Amalia; Riska Amelza; Tarzky Adinda Siregar +1 more

Inspirasi Dunia: Jurnal Riset Pendidikan dan Bahasa 2023 Universitas Maritim AMNI Semarang

The research included the head of the laboratory, laboratory staff, physics teacher, students, and physics laboratory facilities at SMA Negeri 4 LANGSA as subjects. Data collection techniques comprised observation sheets, questionnaires, interview guides, and documentation. The study's results encompassed interviews conducted with the head of the laboratory, physics teachers, and students. These findings will be presented in a table format. Based on observations at SMAN 4 Langsa, the laboratory equipment was deemed relatively good, with nearly 80% completeness. Consequently, it can be concluded that the standardization of the physics laboratory's facilities and infrastructure at SMAN 4 Langsa is close to meeting good standards due to its sufficient facilities and infrastructure. However, the standardization of physics laboratory management competency at SMAN 4 Langsa is not fully compliant with the regulations outlined in the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia's No. 26 of 2008. Additionally, the effectiveness of utilizing physics laboratory facilities and infrastructure at SMAN 4 Langsa indicates poor quality.