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Social protection programs in Indonesia play a strategic role in poverty alleviation and supporting economic development. One form of social protection implementation at the regional level is the Depok Prosperity Card (KDS) Program, implemented by the Depok City Government as a means of ensuring food security for underprivileged communities. However, the program's implementation has been deemed incompletely transparent and poorly targeted, as expressed by several members of the Depok City Council (DPRD). Therefore, this study aims to analyze the implementation of the city's food security policy through the Depok Sejahtera Card Program in Tanah Baru Village, Depok City. This study uses Charles O. Jones's policy implementation theory, which encompasses three main indicators: organization, interpretation, and implementation. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The results indicate that, from an organizational perspective, the Depok Sejahtera Card Program has been implemented quite well, characterized by a clear division of tasks among relevant stakeholders. From an interpretive perspective, the program has a strong legal basis through Depok Mayor Regulation Number 79 of 2022 and aims to reduce poverty. However, various obstacles remain in the implementation aspect, resulting in program implementation not being optimal and efficient. Nevertheless, the program is considered beneficial for recipient communities, although an increase in the amount of assistance is still needed to meet food needs for a period of one month.

Gender-based and age-based violence targeting women and children continues to pose a serious challenge to human rights protection in Indonesia. As the principal duty bearer, the state bears the obligation to respect, protect, and fulfill victims' rights through effective protection mechanisms, one of which is the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA). This research analyzes the contribution of UPTD PPA Bandung City in fulfilling the human rights of victims of violence against women and children and maps the obstacles encountered in operational service delivery. The study utilizes a juridical-empirical method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Primary data were gathered through in-depth interviews with UPTD PPA Bandung City representatives in November 2025, whereas secondary data were derived from the examination of legal regulations and relevant scholarly literature. Research findings reveal that UPTD PPA Bandung City managed 382 cases in 2025 by providing complaint mechanisms, assessment procedures, legal and psychological support, counseling services, and shelter facilities. These services demonstrate normative compliance with national legislation and human rights principles, particularly concerning protection, rehabilitation, and access to justice. Nevertheless, service delivery encounters several challenges, including insufficient human resources and facilities, underreporting by victims, and suboptimal cross-institutional coordination. Consequently, strengthening institutional capacity, ensuring adequate infrastructure, developing integrated standard operating procedures, and establishing regional regulatory frameworks are essential to guarantee effective and sustained fulfillment of victims' rights.

Budaya Noken memiliki arti kehidupan yang baik bagi masyarakat Papua dan telah ditetapkan sebagai warisan budaya tak benda oleh United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) yang merupakan cinderamata kerajinan tangan dan diminati oleh wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Papua. Sebagai Ibu Kota Provinsi, Jayapura memiliki banyak pengrajin noken yang memasarkan karyanya di trotoar dan hal tersebut mengakibatkan fungsinya tidak efisien karena belum adanya fasilitas yang dapat mewadahi kegiatan tersebut. Desain kawasan mengedepankan kenyamanan pengrajin dengan menonjolkan suasana tempat awal mula lahirnya budaya noken yaitu Arsitektur Tradisional Honai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif sehingga menghasilkan desain Kawasan Wisata Budaya Noken yang dapat mewadahi kegiatan berbudaya yang sesuai dengan suasana tradisional daerah Papua dan nyaman bagi pengguna.

The Mapan Satria Program represents the Kediri City Government's commitment, through the Department of Transportation, to enhance public service quality in the bus transportation sector under the name Bus Satria; however, operational obstacles such as schedule unreliability and insufficient public information persist. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the Mapan Satria Program managed by the Kediri City Department of Transportation commencing in 2023. Program effectiveness was analyzed based on Annas's (2017) seven indicators using a qualitative method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis indicates that the Mapan Satria Program (Moda Angkutan Pelayanan Aman dan Nyaman Sarana Transportasi Kediri Bahagia) has not yet operated effectively. While aspects such as timeliness, work mechanisms, inter-agency cooperation, fund disbursement, and monitoring and evaluation have been implemented in accordance with regulations, others remain suboptimal, including limited human resources, service deviations, inadequate information updates, and low public utilization. Therefore, the author recommends optimizing the program by expanding socialization to the wider community, providing clear schedule information at bus stops to facilitate passengers, strengthening the operational monitoring and evaluation system, and imposing strict sanctions for deviations.

This research looks into how site managers in construction projects in Malang City manage and improve their use of human resources. The research is driven by the significance of effective human resource management in ensuring project success and the lack of studies focusing on the operational strategies of site managers within a local context. This study uses a quantitative method that is both descriptive and analytical. It involves giving out a survey to 40 people, including site managers, contractors, and foremen. The independent variables include leadership and supervisory style, human resource planning and workforce allocation, training and competency development, team communication and coordination, performance monitoring and evaluation, as well as motivation and welfare. The dependent variable is the degree to which human resource management is optimized. The results of validity and reliability tests indicate that all research instruments are valid and reliable. Multiple linear regression analysis shows that leadership and supervisory style, along with human resource planning and workforce allocation, have a significant partial effect on improving HRM practices. Other variables have a positive but statistically insignificant partial effect on the estate. Overall, the management of human resources in construction projects in Malang City is considered to be fairly good. This study confirms that leadership and workforce planning are the main strategic factors for site managers in improving the effectiveness of human resource management in construction projects.

Background: Pentol is a round-shaped snack that is popular with elemtary school children with a savory taste, affordable price, and easy to find in the school environment. However, uncontrolled consumption of pentol raises concerns about fat and sodium chloride (NaCl) content. Objective: This study aims to determine the levels of fat and NaCl contained in pentol snacks sold at Tondo Urban Village Elementary School, PaluCity. Method: This study used a Complate Random Design (RAL) on five pentol samples in five elementary school in Tondo Village, with two repetitions. Fat content was analyzed by the Soxhlet method, While sodium chloride (NaCl) content was analyzed by Mohr titration. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Findings: The fat content in five pentol sampels at Tondo Urban Village Elementary School ranged from 2,16-4,75% (maximum SNI limit of 10%), while sodium chloride content was 1,55-2,15% (maximum SNI limit of 2,5%). Statistical tests (p=0,4>0.05) showed no significant difference between samples. Although still below the SNI limit, the fat and sodium content is quite high for school children’s snacks. Conclusion: The fat and NaCl content of pentol sancks at Tondo Urban Village Elementary School, Palu City is still below the SNI limit, but the consumption of these snacks need to be limited. Implications: it is hoped that there will be further researchers who analyzed carbhohydrates, proteins and other additives such as preservatives in pentol snacks.        

The Digital Population Identity (IKD) constitutes a pivotal government innovation aimed at transforming public services, yet its widespread adoption is impeded by disparities in digital literacy and inherent technical constraints. This community engagement activity, integrated with a participatory internship scheme, concentrates on analyzing and supporting the innovation diffusion trajectory executed by the Population and Civil Registration Department (Disdukcapil) of Kendal City. The adopted methodology employs a Participatory Action approach, strategically combined with a mobile service paradigm (jemput bola) across three designated urban villages: Langenharjo, Kebondalem, and Karangsari. Core interventions involved intensive, interpersonal socialization sessions and customized technical support for account activation. The assessment findings robustly suggest that the "jemput bola" model effectively leveraged interpersonal communication channels, thereby mitigating public skepticism and substantially elevating community involvement in IKD activation. While persistent challenges related to network instability and device incompatibility were observed, this direct, hands-on approach is ascertained as fundamentally crucial for achieving effective and equitable digital transformation at the local level.

This study aims to identify and describe the values of Islamic education embedded in the art of Rampak Barongan Dance performed by the Krido Turonggo Mudo Art Studio in Koya Barat Subdistrict, Jayapura City, as well as to analyze this artistic practice as a medium for character education and cultural da’wah within the community. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, focusing on an in-depth understanding of the meanings and practices of Islamic values in artistic activities. Research data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews with the studio managers and members, and documentation related to the dance training and performance processes. The collected data were analyzed interactively through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to obtain systematic and comprehensive results. The findings indicate that the Rampak Barongan Dance contains Islamic educational values, including faith (aqidah), sharia, morality (akhlak), and social values. These values are reflected in prayers before performances, the use of modest attire in accordance with Islamic sharia, sincerity in performance, social ethics, solidarity, and teamwork. The practice of training and performing the dance serves as a means of cultivating discipline, responsibility, respect for time, and functions as an effective medium of cultural da’wah by integrating artistic aesthetics with Islamic moral messages.

This study aims to analyze the effect of product differentiation and product innovation on the competitive advantage of the Honda Beat Street motorcycle in Medan City. The research employed a quantitative method with an associative approach, involving 97 respondents who are users of Honda Beat Street. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, and F-tests. The results show that product differentiation has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, with durability emerging as the most dominant indicator. Product innovation also has a positive and significant effect, with product design being the highest-rated indicator. Simultaneously, both differentiation and innovation significantly influence competitive advantage, as indicated by an Adjusted R Square value of 59.1%. These findings indicate that Honda’s differentiation and innovation strategies play an important role in strengthening the competitive position of Honda Beat Street in the Medan market. The study suggests that the company should enhance stylistic elements, enrich product variations, and consistently improve innovation to maintain relevance and competitiveness.  

Taxes play a vital role as the primary source of state revenue and a key instrument for financing national development through the State Budget (APBN). This study aims to analyze the determinants of tax compliance among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) taxpayers in Semarang City, with a particular focus on the effects of tax policy, subjective norms, and financial performance. A quantitative associative approach was employed, using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 MSME taxpayers selected via purposive sampling. The data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method with WarpPLS software. The results indicate that tax policy and subjective norms have a positive and significant effect on MSME tax compliance, while financial performance shows no significant effect. The adjusted R² value reveals that the model explains 87.2% of the variance in taxpayer compliance. To enhance MSME tax compliance, the government should simplify tax regulations, strengthen social norms through education and community engagement, and ensure consistent, transparent, and fair implementation of tax policies

This study aims to analyze the influence of influencers and electronic word of mouth  (e-WOM) on the purchase decision of Bika Ambon Ahun in Medan City. The rapid development of social media has transformed how consumers obtain information and make purchasing decisions, making influencers and e-WOM essential components in shaping consumer perceptions and behavior. This research employs an associative quantitative method with data collected through questionnaires distributed to consumers who were familiar with the product through social media. The data were analyzed using partial (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test) analyses to examine the strength of the relationship between the independent variables and the purchase decision. The findings indicate that influencers have a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, as consumers perceive influencer review content to be credible, engaging, and persuasive. Likewise, e-WOM demonstrates a positive and significant influence, supported by consumer trust in online reviews, comments, and recommendations that serve as strong social proof before making a purchase. Simultaneously, both influencers and e-WOM contribute 68.4% to the variation in purchase decisions, while the remaining 31.6% is influenced by other external factors. These results emphasize that the combined influence of influencers and e-WOM generates a synergistic effect that strengthens consumer interest, trust, and confidence in purchasing local products such as Bika Ambon Ahun. The study implies the importance for businesses to optimize digital marketing strategies by collaborating with credible influencers and encouraging positive online reviews as a means to reinforce consumer purchase decisions.  

This study aims to analyze the strategic management of disaster services in handling flood-affected communities in Surabaya City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with an analytical framework of strategic management theory according to Wheelen and Hunger (2008), which includes four main stages: environmental observation, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. Data were obtained through documentation studies, field observations, and secondary data searches from official reports from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), and relevant online sources. The results show that the BPBD of East Java Province has implemented a systematic strategic management cycle in disaster services. During the environmental observation stage, the BPBD was able to identify the main threat in the form of the dominance of hydrometeorological disasters, particularly floods. During the strategy formulation stage, the BPBD established a mission, objectives, and strategic policies focused on disaster risk reduction, increasing community preparedness, and strengthening cross-sectoral coordination. Strategy implementation is realized through mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response programs, as well as the utilization of early warning systems and command centers. Meanwhile, evaluation and control are carried out continuously through monitoring disaster events and adjusting policies based on actual conditions in the field. The flood-affected community management strategy demonstrates a responsive and collaborative approach, despite still facing structural challenges such as tidal flooding and limited drainage infrastructure. This study concludes that implementing strategic management based on the theory of Wheelen and Hunger (2008) can improve the effectiveness of disaster services, but requires strengthening long-term mitigation and community empowerment.

Toxoplasmosis is a disease transmitted from animals to humans, caused by the protozoan parasiteToxoplasma gondii. The Toxoplasma gondii parasite has infected more than 60% of the world's population and2-51% in Indonesia. Women of childbearing age (15-45 years) are one of the risk groups for the transmission of infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. A person's knowledge is influenced by various factors such as level of education, information, environment and culture. The purpose of this study was to compare the level of knowledge on prevention of toxoplasmosis in women of childbearing age in Lhokseumawe City. This research is a type of descriptive analytic research with a cross-sectional time approach. Samples were taken using a purposive sampling technique from women of childbearing age in Uteunkot Village and Kuala Meuraksa Village. The sample size was determined using the Snedecor & Cochran formula and the minimum sample size was 62 respondents in Uteunkot Village and 62 respondents in Kuala Meuraksa Village. The results of this study indicate that the majority of respondents in Uteunkot Village have a less knowledge level of 43.5% and the majority of respondents in Kuala Meuraksa Village also have a less knowledge level of 85.5%. Data analysis used the Mann-Whitney test. The results of statistical analysis showed a p value <0.05. The conclusion of this study is that there are differences in knowledge of toxoplasmosis prevention in women of childbearing age in rural villages and urban villages.

In demographic studies, population growth refers to changes in the number of inhabitants over a given period, measured by calculating numerical differences in population size and expressing them within specific time units to illustrate patterns of increase or decline. Based on data from Tembalang District in Figures 2025, the population growth rate in Kedungmundu Village rose by 0.51% between 2016 and 2025, with most residents relying on clean water services provided by PDAM Tirta Moedal as their primary source of drinking water. This study aims to estimate clean water demand based on projected population growth and to design a pipeline network system capable of meeting future needs. The analysis of water demand applies population projection methods, including arithmetic, geometric, and least square approaches, to compare their levels of accuracy, while the clean water distribution network is modeled using EPANET 2.0. One of the main challenges faced by PDAM is that service coverage has not yet been fully optimized. The ten-year projection results indicate that the arithmetic method provides a correlation value closest to 1, estimating a future population of 14,904 people with a total clean water requirement of 3.48 liters per second. To support this projected demand, the proposed network design utilizes High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes with diameters of 12, 10, and 8 inches to ensure efficient and sustainable water distribution.

Public service in the transportation sector plays a strategic role in ensuring public safety and comfort, particularly through roadworthiness testing (Kir) for public transportation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of public services in roadworthiness testing at the Bandar Lampung City Transportation Agency and to identify the factors influencing its service quality. The research employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results indicate that the roadworthiness testing has been implemented systematically in accordance with statutory regulations, covering the stages of registration, technical inspection, result determination, and administrative completion. The application of technical inspections and on-field safety inspections (ramp checks) demonstrates the local government's commitment to improving public service quality and transportation safety. However, the implementation still faces several obstacles, including technological system disruptions, long waiting times, limited testing facilities and infrastructure, and a lack of understanding among some service users regarding the importance of roadworthiness. This study concludes that enhancing public services in roadworthiness testing requires strengthening the service systems, increasing human resource capacity, and raising public awareness to ensure services operate more effectively and remain oriented toward the public interest

The development of information and communication technology requires students to have digital literacy and communication skills as essential competencies for the 21st century. However, limited infrastructure and low technological literacy remain obstacles in a number of schools, including Moria High School in Sorong City. This activity aims to improve computer network technology literacy and students' speaking skills through a hands-on, practice-based training approach. The method used is qualitative with stages of observation, socialization, training, and evaluation. Computer network training includes an introduction to basic networking concepts, cabling practices, and network simulations using Cisco Packet Tracer. While speaking skills training is conducted through role-play techniques, repetition, and direct feedback. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of computer network technology, technical practical skills, and increased confidence and clarity in speaking. Evaluations showed that most participants were able to apply the material presented conceptually and practically. Thus, this activity has proven effective in improving students' computer network technology literacy and speaking skills as preparation for facing 21st-century learning and the world of work in the digital era.

Rainfall is a crucial factor in the stability of the Earth's ecosystem and has a significant impact on agriculture, forestry, energy, and water management. However, increasingly unstable climate change makes rainfall patterns difficult to predict accurately using traditional methods. The city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra Province, has a tropical rainforest climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately ±2200 mm and an average temperature of 27°C. Significant weather fluctuations in this area can trigger flooding when rainfall increases and cause water shortages when rainfall decreases (BMKG, 2021). Therefore, a prediction approach that can manage non-linear and dynamic data is needed. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) are one of the reliable machine learning methods for detecting data patterns. By using the backpropagation algorithm, the model can gradually reduce prediction errors, making it widely used in weather forecasting applications. In this regard, this study uses ANN with the backpropagation method to forecast monthly rainfall in Medan City by utilizing data from 2022–2024 as training and testing data.

The development of information technology has significantly improved the efficiency of application-based delivery services, including Shopee Partner Driver couriers. However, several issues such as delays in information updates, system errors, and inaccurate delivery data still affect courier performance. This study aims to analyze the effect of Information Quality and System Quality on the Performance of Shopee Partner Driver Couriers in Medan City. This research used a quantitative method with a questionnaire survey distributed to 100 active couriers. The instrument applied a fivepoint Likert scale, and data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, descriptive statistics, and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS software. The results indicate that both Information Quality and System Quality have a positive and significant effect on Courier Performance. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.625 shows that these two variables explain 62.5% of courier performance variance, while the remaining 37.5% is influenced by other factors. These findings support the DeLone and McLean (2003) model of information system success, emphasizing the importance of system and information quality in enhancing user performance.

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing people's decisions to use a Home Ownership Credit (KPR) with a murabahah contract at a sharia bank in Tebing Tinggi City. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through observation, in depth interviews, and documentation of people who have used the murabahah KPR product. Informants were selected purposively to obtain relevant and in depth data. The results show that people's decisions are influenced by several main factors, including compliance with sharia principles, price transparency, certainty of fixed installments, ease of financing processes, promotions conducted by the bank, housing location, and the brand image of the sharia bank. The murabahah contract is considered to provide clarity of profit margins from the start and stability of installment payments throughout the financing period, thereby increasing public security and trust. These findings indicate that consistent application of sharia principles and appropriate marketing strategies play a significant role in increasing public interest in sharia housing financing products.

This study aims to design a drug inbound and outbound transaction application that can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug data management at the UPTD Pharmacy Installation of Tanjungbalai City. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through direct observation at the research location, interviews with pharmacy staff, and documentation studies of documents related to drug management. The data obtained were then analyzed to identify weaknesses in the current system and determine the system requirements to be designed. The results of the study indicate that the existing manual recording system has not been able to support optimal drug management because it is less effective and prone to errors. The drug inbound and outbound transaction application designed in this study can assist pharmacy staff in recording incoming and outgoing drug data, monitoring drug stock in real-time, and generating reports automatically.