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The issue of plastic waste has become a global environmental challenge, with Indonesia being one of the largest contributors. This study aims to analyze the business opportunity of eco-friendly custom tote bags as an innovative solution to reduce plastic waste in society. The research adopts the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework to design strategies for a business that encompasses nine key elements. Findings reveal that custom tote bags made from eco-friendly materials such as muslin and canvas offer added value through personalized designs, effective digital marketing, and market segmentation targeting environmentally conscious youth. This study provides guidance for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the market potential of eco-friendly products and suggests optimizing social media for marketing efforts.

This study aims to test and determine the effect of work environment, work motivation, and work discipline on the performance of MSMEs in Demak Regency. This study uses a quantitative method. The population in this study, the author uses the population of MSME actors in Dempet District, Demak Regency in the culinary, fashion, automotive, and agribusiness sectors, totaling 282 MSMEs. Based on the sample calculation using the Slovin formula, it can be seen that the sample in this study is 165 MSMEs. The sampling technique used in this study is the probability sampling method, all elements (eg: people, households) in a population have an equal opportunity to be selected in the sample. The results of this study are that the work environment affects performance, work motivation affects performance, and work discipline affects the performance of MSMEs in Demak Regency.

Mental health issues are still a hot topic being discussed amidst a generation flooded with vast amounts of information. The information that arises correlates with the impact felt by various groups, including the general public, students, and university students. Positive information that is informative or other information that is trivial can influence how someone behaves. The tendency for students to experience excessive anxiety, commonly referred to as overthinking, stems from their habit of scrolling through and comparing themselves with the achievements of others on social media. This is one of the disorders that contributes to the mental health issues caused by frequent consumption of social media. A lack of religious knowledge plays a significant role in how individuals process information. The awareness of the importance of religious knowledge needs to be instilled in every educated student so that their academic pursuits do not overshadow their obligations as servants of Allah, who are still given the opportunity to accumulate good deeds. This research employed a qualitative approach over four days using a Google Form survey as the questionnaire tool. The purpose of this research is to process the data obtained to provide clear facts from the field.    

The novel reveals Ally's life, which is not an ordinary life. Often she finds herself placed in a life that seems to belong to her, but is not. And suddenly the word "home" has a new meaning. Will Ally have the opportunity to go "home"? Will she be able to return to the love she left behind in another life? . This study aims to reveal the plot of the novel by Arleena and provide information and describe the plot in the novel Ally by Arleena. This research uses a description method. The data used in this Research are quotations in the novel Ally by Arleena. The data source in this Research is the novel Ally by Arleena. The results show that the plot of an unusual life that will make us think again about the meaning of life and the meaning of love is actually interesting. 

This research aims to analyze the legal aspects contained in loan-to-use agreements related to the use of regional property, especially land and buildings. In addition, this research aims to evaluate the implementation of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation (Permendagri) number 19 of 2016 concerning Guidelines for Management of Regional Property which has undergone changes through Home Affairs Government Regulation number 7 of 2024 concerning Amendments to Permendagri number 19 of 2016 concerning Property Management Regionally Owned. Furthermore, this research also aims to identify the terms and conditions governing the use of regional property in the Borrow-Use Agreement for regional assets in the form of land and buildings proposed by the Indonesian National Sports Committee, Sumenep Regency. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method with a focus on empirical legal research. The research results indicate that the Indonesian National Sports Committee is not included in the legal subjects regulated by the Borrow-Use Agreement for Regional Property. This is due to the character of KONI which is a non-governmental organization. In practice, KONI cannot implement loan-to-use agreements on regional assets; However, KONI still has the opportunity to enter into an agreement to utilize other regional assets.

Drug abuse among children is a serious issue requiring special attention in prevention and handling efforts. This study employs a normative juridical approach to identify challenges and propose solutions regarding legal protection for children involved in drug abuse in Indonesia. The results indicate that existing regulations still face various obstacles in protecting children, particularly in applying restorative justice principles and rehabilitation tailored to children's conditions as offenders. Effective legal protection must consider the psychological and social aspects of the child while emphasizing strong collaboration between the government, non-governmental organizations, and the community to support prevention and rehabilitation efforts. A thorough understanding of the implementation of the Child Protection Law and the Narcotics Law is crucial to enhancing comprehensive legal protection for children in Indonesia. This approach aims to create a more humane system focused on the child's future, enabling them to break free from the cycle of drug abuse and have the opportunity to make positive contributions to society.

The Halal Industrial Estate (HIE) in East Java has enormous potential to capitalize on the global trend of increasing demand for halal products. As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia is expected to seize this opportunity through regulations that support the development of HZs, which can not only improve the competitiveness of local products but also expected to contribute to overall economic growth. However, challenges in the development of HEC need to be overcome through close cooperation between the government, industry players, and the community. Socialization of the importance of halal certification and its benefits for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) should also be improved to motivate business actors. This study takes a qualitative approach and literature review to understand how government regulations can support the development of the halal industry in Sidoarjo. The findings show that with the right regulations, KIH can function as a halal industry center that meets local needs and can compete in the global market. The strategic steps recommended by the government include increasing local production capacity, strengthening the halal ecosystem from upstream to downstream, and creating a competitive market environment. With these strategic steps, it is expected that East Java can optimize its role in the halal industry.

Terentang Baru Village is in the Batin XXIV District, Batang Hari Regency, which is 25 km from the sub-district capital. The area reaches 2,551.6 ha, with a population of 2,972 people. The population has the potential to be developed, the skills they have can form reliable and quality human resources. Ecoprint training is a simple, natural way of adding color to fabric by paying attention to local wisdom. Ecoprinting is done by using existing plants such as leaves, twigs and flowers without chemicals so it is very environmentally friendly. Ecoprint can be used as a business opportunity that produces art products with high selling value, which can increase people's income and economy. The aim of this service activity is (1) to improve the skills of the community in Terentang Baru Village, and (2) to create environmentally friendly business opportunities in Terentang Baru Village. The location of the activity was carried out in Terentang Baru Village, Bhatin XXIV District, Batang Hari Regency on September 14 2024 involving 6 students and 3 lecturers. The target of the activity is the people of Terentang Baru Village. The type of activity consists of an initial stage in the form of observation, followed by counseling and training which is the core stage of the activity. The final stage of the activity was evacuation. The evaluation results show that they strongly agree with the ecoprint training, which is one of the product trends that uses environmentally friendly natural dyes and is profitable for business. Ecoprint skills can create jobs, which are competitive with new innovations.

The presence of metaverse which is the result of the development of digital technology has been adapted by some churches so that it has given rise to a new model of worship and church, namely the metaverse church. The presence of metaverse technology provides new opportunities and challenges for the church of the future. This research is intended so that the church is able to maximize the implementation of the great commission and the implementation of the church's three tasks by utilizing metaverse technology. This research uses qualitative methods and literature studies. The results of the study revealed a lack of uniformity of opinion among churches regarding the implementation of the great commission in the metaverse world, but the church has the opportunity to optimize service and implementation of the great commission with metaverse technology and the church must prepare itself well to overcome the challenges of the presence of metaverse technology.

Human being having a conscience and freedom to determine what is good and performing actions according to God's will. In today's era, phenomena show that human being sometimes ignores the Divine law and do not listen to their conscience. These acts of infidelity  drive a human being to fall into sin and live contradict according to God's will. However, God through the Holy Church always gives the human being the opportunity to revert to God. The Church provides the special opportunity to repent, explicitly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation . It was emphasized by St. John XXIII in the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere. The method used is a literature study, especially studying the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere. The results of the study show that the spirit of repentance as proclaimed in the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere says that only through repentance the Christians will nurture in the perfection of life. The repentance according to St. John XXIII is a repentance of the body and soul. The conclusion of this study confirms that inner repentance is a repentance carried out by Christians through a good confession of sins and taking part in the Eucharistic sacrifice and receiving holy communion. Inner repentance is realized in everyday life through daily actions called external repentance. By doing external and internal repentance, the Christians will obtain true happiness and salvation from God.

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), technology is growing rapidly and changing the way businesses are run. AI enables automation, big data analysis, and increased operational efficiency. However, this development also raises various ethical issues that companies need to pay attention to so as not to harm consumers, society, and the environment. This study explores the paradigm of artificial intelligence in the context of business ethics, focusing on its impacts, challenges, and potential benefits in the business world. This study uses a systematic literature review approach from various reputable sources. The article criteria include literature published from 2019 to 2024 with the theme of business ethics in the AI era, and other articles relevant to this study. Based on the search, 15 articles were determined that were relevant to the predetermined criteria. The results of the study found that in this study, AI is not only a technical tool to improve operational efficiency, but is also able to redefine business ethics in the modern era. AI offers great potential to overcome traditional ethical challenges and create new paradigms in business decision making. However, this opportunity is also accompanied by significant challenges, such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, and lack of regulation. This discussion will review the role of AI in business ethics, the benefits it brings, the challenges it faces, and the steps that can be taken to optimize the ethical use of AI.

The teaching assistance program is one of the main work programs in KKNT-MBKM which provides students with the opportunity to study outside the campus environment. This activity is carried out for 1 week and takes place at SDN 64 Sori Baru and SMPN 12 Kota Bima, Lelamase Village, Bima City. In this Merdeka curriculum, students assist teachers in teaching and guiding students in understanding the subjects that will be taught at the school. In addition to these responsibilities, students must maintain a strong sense of morality and strive to increase students' enthusiasm for learning. Through this activity, it is hoped that students can improve their soft skills and work skills. As for schools, this activity is able to improve educational services and students gain understanding and knowledge in terms of learning, this work program has a major impact on the parties involved

The transformation of the Indonesian language in the digital era not only creates challenges for, but also opens up great opportunities for dynamic and adaptive language development. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of the Indonesian language in the digital era including the challenges and opportunities in the current development of the language. This study uses a descriptive qualitative library research approach, which is a method commonly used in social and linguistic research. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles interactive method which includes three stages, namely data reduction, data grouping (condensation), and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this study indicate that there are significant challenges faced, such as the use of slang and foreign terms that can threaten the authenticity of the language. The opportunities that arise are also very large for the development and preservation of the Indonesian language, where language access becomes wider and the community has the opportunity to enrich vocabulary and improve Indonesian language literacy through various educational platforms.

The trading industry is currently experiencing very rapid growth and very tight competition on all platforms, especially social media platforms. Owners do all kinds of things, starting from placing advertisements, collaborating with influencers and even making various promos in order to compete. In this era where everything is online, the role of communication strategy is very much needed by every seller to ensure that their products are not left behind by other products and more importantly attract consumers to remain as regular consumers. Communication strategy plays a very important role in achieving the success of a company by always analyzing market developments. Apart from that, every seller must always check the quality of the products to be sold. In today's sales business world, the strategy for analyzing market developments is through qualitative research, such as direct interviews, so that we know what the shortcomings, advantages, inputs, maximizing the potential to take advantage of an opportunity so that this strategy can run effectively.

As a maritime country, Indonesia has the opportunity to ensure security and realize Indonesia as the world's maritime axis to make Indonesian waters a safe area in the future so that it can reduce the significant impact of external conflicts that occur outside Indonesian waters itself. This paper aims to analyze and explain how Indonesia's maritime policy during President Joko Widodo's 2 periods (2014-2024) indirectly minimizes and protects Indonesia from the crucial impact of the China-Philippines tension conflict in the Indo-Pacific. The study uses a qualitative method, where data collection comes from observations and literature reviews from journals, case studies, and previous research. Therefore, the policy strategy of the World Maritime Axis from Indonesia is also one of the policies so that it can carry out the principle of one paddle, two three islands is exceeded, and it is hoped that President Joko Widodo's policies during his leadership can make the Indonesian Maritime Axis more realized and always maintained from external problems that occur, such as maritime disputes.    

The community service titled Socialization of the Role of Medical Informatics in Technology and Healthcare for Students of SMK Sulthan Muazzam Syah Pekanbaru aims to enhance students' understanding of the importance of information technology in the medical field. This activity was held on campus, focusing on the application of information technology in improving the efficiency, accuracy, and speed of healthcare services. The socialization involved 30 students who actively participated through interactive presentations and simulations of medical technology use cases. The methods used included visual presentations and open discussions about the role of technology in medical diagnosis and data management. Students were also given the opportunity to ask questions regarding career opportunities in the field of medical informatics. The results showed an increased understanding among students about the role of information technology in healthcare, with positive responses concerning career prospects in this field. This activity is expected to motivate students to explore further the application of information technology in the healthcare sector. Future activities are recommended to include more in-depth workshops or technical training in medical informatics.

The increasing need for land has made land purchase and sale agreements more and more occurring. The sale and purchase agreement made by agreement must be carried out on the principle of clear cash. However, in practice, there are still many buying and selling that are not in accordance with the principle of light cash and the principle of Nemo plus juris as the principle of land registration. Problems regarding the sale and purchase of land that are not in accordance with procedures, not in accordance with existing principles and even not carried out in front of the authorized officials, namely the Sub-district Head and PPAT, still occur in Fatukoa Village, Maulafa District, Kupang City, resulting in legal uncertainty and land rights on the land object being traded. Uncertainty about the law. The type of research used is empirical legal research, and the data sources taken are primary data, secondary data and tertiary data. The population and samples taken are: 2 sellers, 2 buyers, heirs and the community. The sample used is the saturated sample technique where all members of the population get the same opportunity. The results of the study show that: (1). The authority of the sub-district head in making a letter of release of rights is contained in article 131 Paragraph (3) of the Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs/Head of the National Land Agency No. 3 of 1997 concerning the Provisions for the Implementation of Government Regulation Number 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration. Regarding land that is sold and sold without using a PPAT deed, it must be done at the sub-district where the land is located, applicants who want to make SPPHT must follow the existing procedures and procedures starting from the agreement of both parties, the readiness of documents, the creation and implementation of SPPHT, registration to the signing and submission of the land rights release letter. (2) Public awareness of the existing regulations The level of public awareness of fatukoa is still very low. The public really does not understand the importance of registering land rights and the implementation of buying and selling with existing procedures with PPAT deeds or with letters under hand, namely the release of land rights. The factors that hinder the legal awareness of the community in Fatukoa Village are education factors and economic factors.  

In the rapidly developing digital era, Sharia Financial Institutions (LKS) have a great opportunity to innovate and adapt to modern technology to support economic growth, especially for Generation Z. This research aims to identify optimization steps that can be taken by LKS in facing transformation digital, as well as exploring the role of sharia financial technology (fintech) in advancing the technology industry. Generation Z, as a highly tech-savvy group, has different needs and preferences than previous generations. Therefore, LKS is required to integrate digital-based financial services that are in accordance with sharia principles, so that they can be more attractive and serve this segment. This research uses a qualitative approach with literature studies and in-depth interviews with industry practitioners. The research results show that collaboration between LKS and sharia fintech, development of inclusive digital platforms, and increasing sharia financial literacy among Generation Z are key factors in advancing the sharia technology industry. This optimization will not only increase the competitiveness of LKS, but also support the sustainable development of the sharia digital economy.

Startups in Indonesia are growing very quickly which has an impact on the economy in Indonesia. High public enthusiasm is proven by Indonesia being one of the 5 countries with the highest number of startups in the world. There are several startups with good financial valuations that can be said to be unicoms or even decacorns. In this process, capital cannot be separated from the strategies taken by the Company. One alternative funding is to carry out an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). Until 2022, the startup that has carried out an IPO is PT. Goto Gojek Tokopedia conducted a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats (SWOT) analysis on the two companies to analyze the company's business strategy model. Method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method and a data collection process by conducting literature studies from accredited scientific publication and digital news sources.    

Laziness is a behavior that is often experienced by almost everyone, including students. As the next generation of the nation, students should have high enthusiasm in pursuing knowledge. Education is not only limited to the classroom; knowledge can be found anywhere and anytime. Therefore, it is important for students to try to overcome their lazy habits, because laziness can have detrimental effects. For example, if a student is lazy to study, he will lose the opportunity to gain useful knowledge. On the other hand, if the student is diligent in studying and is able to overcome laziness, they will gain broader knowledge and insight. Problems that often arise are the lack of enthusiasm from students in the learning process, non-compliance in completing assignments and taking notes, and the tendency to fall asleep or leave the classroom during the lesson. To overcome this problem, the method of implementing group guidance is carried out in three stages: First, starting with the introduction and delivery of material on the theme of "Learning", which aims to introduce the concept of effective learning and foster student interest. Second, an explanation of the material regarding "Learning Motivation" to encourage students to study hard for a brighter future. Third, the presentation of material on the theme "Why do we have to go to school?" which provides students with an understanding of the importance of education and the reasons to continue learning. Through this group guidance process, it is hoped that it can foster an effective learning spirit and encourage students to participate more actively in learning activities in the classroom.