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Retno Sri Rindi Yani; Muhammad Arif; Riska Wulandari Sitorus

The role of PT. TASPEN in serving the authentication application system for pension fund recipients in Medan City is very important, this is because in its implementation there are still several problems that become obstacles, namely related to human resources (HR) who have difficulty using the authentication application due to age and the lack of application system servers. so that when used simultaneously errors often occur. This research aims to analyze and describe how the process of digitizing pension payment services through the Taspen Authentication application at PT. Taspen (Persero) KCU Medan and the obstacles that occur in servicing the application. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. This research uses role theory, e-government, and public policy. Research data was obtained from literature and previous research. The results of this research show that PT. TASPEN plays a very important role in serving the pension fund authentication application system and that PT. TASPEN's role is very effective in implementing the Taspen authentication application system. It's just that there are several obstacles, namely the human resources (HR) of retired participants as application users who have difficulty using the application due to age and lack of evaluation in handling obstacles that are often encountered due to the use of authentication applications such as application system errors occurring when used simultaneously.  

Ni Luh Gede Sujianingsih; Yanti Budiasih

Karunia: Jurnal Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia 2024 Fakultas Teknik Universitas Maritim AMNI Semarang

The establishment of BUMDes basically aims to increase village productivity and ultimately improve the community's economy. The existence of BUMDes in villages, if managed well, can also contribute to a large increase in Village Original Income (PADes), including in Sanur Kaja village. However, the management of village funds for BUMDes in Sanur Kaja village has problems, namely competition between village-owned enterprises and customary-owned enterprises. This research generally aims to create a BUMDes management strategy in Sanur Kaja village so that it does not come into contact with business entities owned by traditional villages. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. Research data was collected using observation, interviews and documentation. From the research, it was found that, technically, the implementation of BUMDes policies in the formation aspect could be implemented well. This can be seen from the process of establishing BUMDes in Sanur Kaja village because administratively it has fulfilled the requirements in the applicable regulations. Factors that support the implementation of BUMDes policies include the size and objectives of the policy, resource support in the form of capital, communication between organizations, social conditions of the community and disposition. The factors that hinder the implementation of BUMDes policies are human resources, the absence of an appropriate strategy, and the character of the implementing agent.

Akbar Mukti Laksana; Almisar Hamid

WISSEN : Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora 2024 Asosiasi Peneliti Dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

Community Empowerment Institutions are village government development partners to create prosperity for village communities. This task is stated in the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 18 of 2018 concerning Village Community Institutions and Village Traditional Institutions, Article 7 Paragraph 5. However, what has happened is that the implementation of this policy has not been carried out well, as evidenced by the phenomenon of the community not understanding the duties of Community Empowerment Institutions which ultimately results in misappropriation of duties that are not in accordance with the guidelines. The aim of this research is to determine the implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 18 of 2018 Article 7 Paragraph 5. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data through interviews and documentation. Determining informants used snowball sampling with five informants and data analysis using the Miles & Huberman model. This research resulted in the non-implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 18 of 2018 regarding the duties of Community Empowerment Institutions, as evidenced by the implementer's understanding of policies, quality of human resources, socio-economic and political conditions, communication and coordination, institutional characteristics, and non-compliance of Minister of Home Affairs Regulations with Regional Regulations.

Adinda Vinka Maharani; Suraji Suraji

Jurnal Hukum, Pendidikan dan Sosial Humaniora 2024 Asosiasi Peneliti dan Pengajar Ilmu Hukum Indonesia

This research aims to determine the legal responsibilities of coal companies in fulfilling their achievements due to the export ban. This legal writing is included in the type of normative legal research using a legislative approach including primary legal materials and secondary legal materials collected through document study and analyzed using deductive legal material analysis using the syllogism method. This research examines the implementation of the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number 139.K/HK.02/MEM.B/2021 regarding the fulfillment and prioritization of domestic coal needs. The failure to fulfill the Domestic Market Obligation then gave rise to an export ban by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through the issuance of Circular Letter from the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Number B-605/MB.05/DJB.B/2021. The export ban then causes coal entrepreneurs to be unable to fulfill agreements with foreign companies. Non-fulfillment of achievements due to changes in Government policy in the form of an export ban is analyzed and categorized as force majeure so that non-performance, compensation or cancellation of the agreement cannot be sued. The legal responsibility that can be carried out by coal entrepreneurs in the event of an export ban is to submit a force majeure situation and prove that their party has been in good faith from the beginning until the agreement is in progress.

Dian Utami Amalia; Bagos Budi Mulyana; Fajar Falah Ramadhan; Noerma Kurnia Fajarwati

Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Sosial, Politik dan Hukum 2024 Asosiasi Peneliti dan Pengajar Ilmu Hukum Indonesia

The rapid development of digital technology has had a significant impact on the legal protection of intellectual property in Indonesia. In this digital era, intellectual property, such as copyrights, patents and brands, has become more vulnerable to infringement and misuse. This article reviews Indonesia's efforts to face these challenges by exploring the policies and regulations implemented to strengthen legal protection of intellectual property in the digital era. The Indonesian government has adopted various regulations that accommodate digital dynamics, such as revisions to copyright and patent laws. However, there are still challenges in effective implementation and enforcement of the law. This article also highlights collaboration between government, the private sector, and society in developing innovative solutions to improve intellectual property protection. By reviewing the latest legal and policy developments, this article provides a comprehensive picture of Indonesia's efforts to mitigate risks and increase protection of intellectual property in the digital era. In conclusion, strong and adaptive legal protection is very important to encourage innovation, investment and economic growth amidst the dynamics of the digital era.

Mahdi Rezaei; Leila Farzaneh; Alireza Ghaffari

International Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law 2024 Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

This research discusses the impact of the customary law system on the Indonesian legal system. The customary law system has deep historical roots in Indonesian society and still has a significant influence on everyday life. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this research identifies how customary legal norms that have existed for a long time still play an important role in determining national legal policy. This impact can be seen in the implementation of laws, court decisions and government regulations that reflect customary legal values. The debate regarding official recognition of customary law norms and the role of customary institutions in law enforcement is an important part of this analysis.

Andan Hafsari Mukminati; Andina Elok Puri Maharani

The International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Technology 2024 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Problem/Background (GAP): Building Construction Permit is a permit granted by the City/Regency Government to building owners to modify, build new, reduce and maintain buildings in accordance with administrative requirements and technical requirements. In its implementation, the aim of the IMB is to create an orderly layout and layout that is in accordance with the land use designation so that it will create harmony and balance between the environment and the building. To optimize public services to the community in the licensing sector which utilizes advances in information technology, the Boyolali Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service has used a regionally managed online service system known as PTSP Online. This online service system was only implemented in 2020, where previously the Construction Building Permit (IMB) processing service was still carried out manually or offline. With this site, it is hoped that the quality of IMB licensing services can be improved more quickly and effectively. Objective: The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the implementation of online-based Building Permit service policies and to determine the obstacles that occur in online-based Building Permit services. Method: The research design used in this research is qualitative research using descriptive methods and a deductive approach. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. Then the data collected was analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Results/Findings: The results of this research indicate that the implementation of the online building permit service policy in Boyolali Regency, Central Java Province has not been optimal because there are still obstacles in implementing the policy such as lack of socialization and information about online IMB regulations, the technology used is not optimal, lack of a technical team In the field, there are still brokers in online IMB processing. Conclusion: Based on the research conducted, the author suggests to DPMPTSP Boyolali Regency to carry out scheduled socialization so that the community is able to understand existing policies, increase supervision so that brokering practices are minimized, carry out repairs and maintenance of network systems, and recruit a team of technical employees.

Dede Mirza; Erinaldi Erinaldi; Wafa Adilla

International Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law 2024 Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

This study examines the strengthening of regional disaster management governance through a risk-based policy framework, focusing on the role of local governments in disaster-prone areas. The object of the study is the disaster management system implemented by the Dumai City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), which faces various potential natural and non-natural disasters. Although national and regional regulatory frameworks are in place, disaster management practices at the regional level still tend to be reactive, partial, and not fully based on comprehensive risk analysis. Therefore, this study aims to identify key issues in regional disaster management governance and analyze the role of risk-based policies in strengthening institutional effectiveness, cross-sectoral coordination, and disaster preparedness. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with BPBD officials, relevant stakeholders, and community representatives in disaster-prone areas, supported by field observations and documentation studies of policies, disaster risk assessment documents, and institutional reports. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis methods to identify patterns related to governance structures, policy implementation, and disaster risk management practices. The study results indicate that disaster management governance in Dumai City has shown progress in regulatory aspects and emergency response capacity, but there are still weaknesses in the integration of risk into development planning, inter-agency coordination, community participation, and mitigation and prevention efforts. This study concludes that the implementation of a risk-based policy framework can encourage more anticipatory, integrated, and sustainable disaster management governance, and provides important implications for the formulation of public policy at the regional level.

Dedi Gunawan Saputra; Nur Hasbi; Zohaib Hassan Sain

International Journal of Education and Social Sciences 2024 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

This study explores the policy dynamics surrounding the implementation of the 21st-century skills-based curriculum, focusing on the perceptions and challenges faced by stakeholders at various educational levels. Through semi-structured interviews with teachers, principals, and policymakers, along with policy document analysis, the research identifies a significant gap between national policy design and its practical implementation at the school level. The study reveals that while the national curriculum emphasizes critical competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, there is a disconnect between these objectives and their classroom application. The main challenges include limited resources, cultural resistance, and lack of support from regional governments. The findings emphasize the need for a more flexible, context-sensitive curriculum that can be adapted to local needs. The study also emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and strong leadership to facilitate the adoption of innovative teaching methods. To address these challenges, the study calls for a coordinated approach involving national, regional, and school-level authorities to ensure effective curriculum reform. The research contributes valuable insights into the complexities of curriculum implementation and offers recommendations to improve educational policies and practices aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for the modern world.

Edom Bayau; Hendro Christi Suhry; Misda Alberto Senen; Fanny Soselisa

Tumbuhan : Publikasi Ilmu Sosiologi Pertanian Dan Ilmu Kehutanan 2024 Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Tanaman Dan Hewani Indonesia

Introduction: Land tenure conflicts and forest degradation in national forest border areas have become a complex challenge that impacts social stability and environmental sustainability. These conflicts often arise due to uncertainty in land ownership rights, leading to tensions between local communities, the government, and private companies, resulting in environmental damage such as deforestation. Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) has emerged as a mitigation approach to address these issues by involving local communities in the sustainable management of forests. Research objective: To evaluate the impact of CBFM policies on the well-being of farmers and the conservation of endemic species in national forest border areas. Research method: A mixed-methods approach, combining household income surveys, in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), and land cover analysis based on GIS. Research results: The CBFM policy has successfully increased farmers' income, particularly through forest-based business diversification, reduced illegal logging, and supported the preservation of endangered endemic species. Additionally, active community participation in this policy has increased compliance with environmental conservation efforts. This study recommends enhancing local community capacity, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and implementing stricter supervision to ensure the sustainability of the CBFM policy. The success of CBFM implementation is expected to be applied more broadly to achieve farmers' welfare and sustainable forest conservation in Indonesia.

Destari Nurlaila Damanik; Teuku Radhifan Syauqi; Adik Irma

Prosiding Seminar Nasional Ilmu Ekonomi dan Akuntansi 2024 Asosiasi Riset Ekonomi dan Akuntansi Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Government Regulation Number 23 of 2018 in Klambir Lima Kebun Village, Hamparan Perak District, which focuses on its impact on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). PP Number 23 of 2018 regulates the reduction of the Final Income Tax (PPh) rate for MSMEs from 1% to 0.5% for taxpayers with a turnover of less than IDR 4.8 billion per year. This policy aims to ease the tax burden, simplify calculations, and improve MSME taxpayer compliance, while encouraging the growth of new entrepreneurs. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis from MSME actors and village officials. The results of the study indicate that this tax rate reduction policy provides significant benefits for MSME actors in Klambir Lima Kebun Village. Business actors feel helped by the lower tax rate, so they can allocate more resources for business development. However, the level of taxpayer understanding of this regulation still varies. Most MSME actors do not fully understand the procedures for reporting and paying taxes in accordance with this policy, so they need further guidance and socialization from the government. This study concludes that the success of implementing PP Number 23 of 2018 at the village level is highly dependent on educational and mentoring efforts for MSME actors. This finding provides insight for the government in designing tax policies that are more inclusive and responsive to the needs of MSMEs.

Moh Mundzir

Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Politik dan Sosial Indonesia 2024 Asosiasi Peneliti dan Pengajar Ilmu Hukum Indonesia

Local wisdom-based character education has a strategic role in forming a generation with integrity, strong personality, and high moral awareness. This study aims to analyze the implementation of local wisdom-based character education in learning and identify effective strategies and obstacles faced in its implementation. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that the integration of local wisdom values ​​in education can increase cultural awareness, strengthen national identity, and form positive characters in students. However, the implementation of local wisdom-based character education still faces challenges, such as lack of understanding of educators, minimal policy support, the influence of globalization, and limited resources. Therefore, synergy is needed between schools, families, communities, and the government so that local wisdom-based character education can run effectively and sustainably.    

Rudi Hartasetiadi; Lilis Wahyuni; Ernita Puspa Dewi; Dewi Jannah; Mesi Yendara

International Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law 2024 Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the role of the Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism (Diskopar) Dumai City in tourism development and to identify supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants consisted of a tourism data and information officer at Diskopar Kota Dumai and a community tourism actor. The data were analyzed using an interactive model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that Diskopar Kota Dumai plays an active role based on three role indicators: institutional position, social expectations, and implementation. The institution is involved not only in policy formulation but also in maintenance, monitoring, training workshops, event organization, and management of public tourism spaces. Supporting factors include regional tourism potential, digital promotion, regulatory documents, and regional budget support. Inhibiting factors include suboptimal maintenance of tourist sites, illegal levies in unmanaged areas, and uneven information access due to limited network coverage. Overall, the role of the Dumai City Diskopar is functioning but still requires strengthening in supervision, facility management, and equitable promotion.

Adha Agung Saputro; Abdullah Qiqi Asmara

Journal of Administrative and Sosial Science (JASS) 2024 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Yappi Makassar

Empowering people with disabilities The Police Resort (Polres) and the South Tangerang City Social Service (Dinsos) have built synergy to empower the abilities of people with disabilities. However, in practice the implementation of casual daily workers with disabilities at the Polres is still experiencing significant obstacles. The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of disability casual daily workers at the Tangerang City Resort Police using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach based on the implementation model theory according to Van Meter and Van Horn, several conclusions can be drawn: 1. Size and objectives in the casual workers policy program disability is very good and helps people with disabilities to get decent jobs. 2. The resources that the Polres have in carrying out policies in terms of human resources are inadequate in terms of numbers. 3. the characteristics of the implementing agency in carrying out the policy already have a good relationship seen from the existence of inter-agency support in implementing the policy. 4. The communication carried out between the South Tangerang Police and the South Tangerang City Social Service has not gone well, this can be seen in the absence of further routine supervision. 5. Attitudes or tendencies, in this case the attitude of the South Tangerang Police in implementing the policy has been going well. 6. The economic, social and political environment has not yet affected the implementing agencies due to the absence of special encouragement from the South Tangerang Police and the Social Service.

Daffa Raihan Arya Mas’adi

Journal of Administrative and Sosial Science (JASS) 2024 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Yappi Makassar

Digitalization of migration administration is a strategic step in increasing the efficiency and transparency of immigration and population management. This research aims to analyze the implementation of digital technology, such as the M-Paspor application, Immigration Management Information System (SIMKIM), and the Sobat Dukcapil platform, as well as the challenges faced in this process. Descriptive qualitative research methods were used by collecting data through literature studies, interviews and digital system observations. The research results show that digitalization has succeeded in speeding up administrative services, increasing the accuracy of biometric verification, and facilitating data integration. However, the main challenges include limited technological infrastructure, gaps in human resource competencies, resistance to change, and security and data privacy risks. The research conclusions emphasize the importance of multi-stakeholder commitment, increased infrastructure capacity, and clear regulations to ensure the sustainability of digital transformation. Digitalization has the potential to optimize public services, as long as it is accompanied by a holistic strategy to overcome technical, social and policy obstacles.

Endriyani Lestari

Doktrin: Jurnal Dunia Ilmu Hukum dan Politik 2024 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

The Village Spatial Plan (RTRW) is a follow-up interpretation of the District RTRW. These provisions have been stated separately in the Village Law. However, in practice, standardization of village spatial policy implementation has not been fully implemented. The concept of village development needs to pay attention to village spatial planning to ensure the benefits and compliance of existing regulations. The method applied in this study is the normative juridical method through qualitative review. Normative juridical review is a stage of legal review carried out through the review of library sources or secondary information as the main material by conducting research related to the problem under study. The results of this study show that to implement policies related to village spatial planning, there are two possible factors, namely supporting and inhibiting factors. To develop clarity on the objectives of policy implementation, legal certainty is needed that can accommodate the needs of village structuring and control.

Ardila Nasution; Kamilah Kamilah

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Pembangunan Indonesia 2024 Asosiasi Riset Ekonomi dan Akuntansi Indonesia

There are 514 urban areas in the archipelagic nation of Indonesia (Ministry of Home Affairs, 2016). There are many cities in Indonesia that are able to provide a sense of comfort and security for their residents, this of course has an impact on population growth. However, the amount of waste that can be generated and stored is limited by the carrying capacity of the urban environment. Using the idea of ​​a "green city" which consists of nine elements of road infrastructure, traffic, green open space, clean water, noise, energy, housing, clean air and buildings is one way to overcome the above problems. All these qualities need to be utilized immediately with a comprehensive systems approach and in accordance with economic, social and environmental principles in sustainable development. Blue economy approaches can be used to eliminate waste. The “blue economy” is a term that is becoming increasingly popular in today's seas and oceans. The aim of this concept is to combine sea base development opportunities with environmental management and protection. Four conceptual interpretations of the blue economy were determined through research into the dominant discourse in international economic policy documents. How the blue economy works is also examined through an “in practice” analysis of the blue economy and related actors. Next, the scope and focus of the blue economy is explored specifically on the maritime industry, which is included or excluded in various conceptualizations. This analysis reveals areas of agreement and conflict. The consensus range reflects the growing trend towards the commercialization and valuation of nature, delineating and defining maritime boundaries and enhancing the security of the world's oceans. There are several areas of conflict, particularly disputes over the legitimacy of individuals as part of the “blue economy”, highly carbon-intensive industries such as oil and gas and the growing deep sea mining industry. Oceans are becoming increasingly important in terms of potential international trade opportunities through intermediaries and buyers. the behavior of the model supporting such a relationship in the ocean is acceptable from a regular and economic point of view. The relationship between land and sea is increasing in the role and importance of the "blue economy" as the term emerges in the background. . A literature review was conducted to analyze the correct definition of the blue economy. This definition is analyzed based on the minimum requirements that are important for the blue economy. This article also tries to compile various types of activities related to marine services. This is done to determine what can be considered priority areas for blue economic growth. The blue economy concept is based on national economic development. This is comprehensively useful for achieving overall national development. Environmental accounting is stated as a process of reducing negative values ​​and creating positive values ​​in environmental accountability.

Jefri Arditya Pamungkas

Journal of Administrative and Sosial Science (JASS) 2024 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Yappi Makassar

Surabaya Single Windows (SSW) Alfa is an innovation program for licensing and non-licensing services from the Surabaya City Government. Surabaya Single Windows Alfa is a development application from a previous application called Surabaya Single Windows which was launched in 2013. With the SSW Alfa application, residents of the city of Surabaya can process service requests online. Gubeng Village consistently serves residents by using the digitalization system provided by the Surabaya City Government. The aim of this research is to describe the implementation of the Surabaya Single Windows Alfa digitalization service program in Gubeng Village, Gubeng District, Surabaya City based on the theory of Successful Program Implementation according to George Edward III which consists of Communication, Disposition, Resources and Bureaucratic Structure. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative by collecting observation and interview data. The research results show that the Surabaya Single Windows Alfa program has been running well. However, in its implementation there are still several obstacles that hinder the implementation of the program. The inhibiting factors found in this research are the need for equal understanding of the application of Surabaya Single Windows Alfa for human resources in Gubeng Village and the lack of socialization to the community regarding the Surabaya Single Windows Alfa program. This results in many people still not understanding the terms or documents required for the application.

Mifta Huljana Usman; Nirwan Junus; Julius T. Mandjo

Doktrin: Jurnal Dunia Ilmu Hukum dan Politik 2024 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

  This journal discusses the influence of external and internal factors on delays in implementing environmental pollution approval and control at PT Royal Coconut. Through a case analysis approach, this research explores the impact of factors such as changes in environmental regulations, public pressure, and internal company policies on the timing of environmental approval implementation. We also consider internal organizational factors, such as risk management, corporate commitment, and technical capacity in the context of pollution control. This research explores the complex interactions between these factors and their impact on the implementation process of environmental agreements, providing in-depth insights for practitioners, policy makers and researchers interested in the field of industrial environmental management. Based on the research results, it shows that the basis for evaluating the implementation of environmental pollution control at PT Royal Coconut in West Limboto District is not in accordance with the approval, when viewed from Article 1338 of the Civil Code. The research results show non- compliance in the implementation of the agreement, which includes environmental violations and non- compliance with agreed obligations. In addition, there are several identified problems related to factors inhibiting the implementation of environmental pollution control agreements originating from internal and external factors of the company. such as, lack of legal and ethical awareness in business, lack of awareness of the impact of environmental pollution, lack of government education with the community regarding the dangers posed by factory waste, and lack of openness between the community and the management of PT Royal Coconut. So in realizing implementation it must require participation from the community and local government.

Risa Bonani Prastika; R. Yuniardi Rusdianto

Jurnal Publikasi Ekonomi dan Akuntansi 2024 Asosiasi Riset Ekonomi dan Akuntansi Indonesia

PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara, which is a subsidiary of Holding Perkebunan Nusantara (Persero), is a national sugar industry and overseas 36 sugar factories throughout Indonesia. Income Tax 21 policy on natura or enjoyment obtained in tax implementation. This research is written using descriptive method of analysing the results directly to the company during the internship. As for natura or enjoyment obtained by employees in the form of Office Clothing, K3 facilities, Health COB, Extra Voiding, Sports Activities, Icip-Icip Sugar, PG Service House, Service Vehicles for certain Positions and Pension Contributions by the Company.