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In today's digital era, most people use smartphones for various purposes. In the laboratory field,  as an innovation in laboratory examinations, and as a form of community service to promote healthy living and change people's lifestyles, medical laboratory technicians play a role in creating medical record applications. The development of this application is based on the fact that patients often forget about the examinations they have undergone, making it difficult to accurately record medical history. The examinations conducted on patients are a benchmark for lifestyle patterns that should be carefully considered by patients. This attention begins with the periodic recording of health history, which should be done to anticipate spikes or abnormalities in the body's condition. The application system, created through a semi-automatic method for recording and reminding examinations, is able to minimize errors or inaccuracies in the examination results in the history, thus facilitating self-control of both lifestyle, examinations, and health. Medical record application software can provide health data from previous laboratory examinations and can provide reminders for the next scheduled examination."

The law of kamma is a core Buddhist doctrine explaining moral causality grounded in intentional action (cetana). Amid contemporary moral challenges dishonesty, aggression, low self-control, and weakened character education Buddhist moral education requires an internal basis that is both ethically clear and psychologically workable. This article examines how understanding kamma functions as a conceptual foundation for moral transformation, self-regulation, and behavioral improvement in Buddhist character education. Using a qualitative literature review, the study synthesizes canonical teachings and peer‑reviewed research in Buddhist ethics and moral psychology. Findings indicate that a non‑fatalistic understanding of kamma strengthens moral awareness, personal responsibility, reflective judgment, shame and moral dread (hiri–ottappa), and sustained self‑control. Integrating kamma within character education supports disciplined conduct (sīla), mindfulness‑based self‑management, and prosocial behavior that remains stable across contexts.

Values of Humanity in the novel “Sang Saudagar” (Genetic Structural Research). Thesis. Jakarta: Master Study Program of Indonesian Education, Post Graduate Study of Muhammadiyah University of Prof. Dr. Hamka Jakarta, 2015. This study aims to find the human values contained in the novel “Sang Saudagar”. To achieve these objectives, this study used theory of text interpretation by the method of content analysis. The technique used in this study is a technique based on the theory of genetic. Research disclosure humanitarian values using qualitative research, the formal text of novel “Sang Saudagar” of Sultan Ali Bumi in the form of words, sentences, and discourse. The results showed that the novel “Sang Saudagar” contains many human values that exemplary by the readers. Human values are: 1) policy, 2) perseverance, 3) compassion, 4) justice, 5) self-control, and 6) quality. Medium of developing human values in the story is through the background story, view of life figuress, the character's mind, character dialogue, action figures and events of the story..    

Land grabbing is the act of taking rights or property arbitrarily or without paying attention to laws and regulations, such as occupying someone else's land or house to which they do not have rights. The act of illegally grabbing land is an act that is against the law, which can be classified as a criminal act. In connection with this case, this is the reason for the author to discuss the factors causing the crime of land grabbing in the Tulang Bawang area as well as efforts to overcome the crime of land grabbing. in the Tulang Bawang area. This research uses a normative juridical approach and is supported by an empirical juridical approach. Data collection was carried out using literature studies and field studies by conducting interviews with Tulang Bawang Sector Police officers, perpetrators and lecturers in the criminal law department at Lampung University, then the data was analyzed qualitatively. The results of the research and discussion show that the causes of land grabbing crimes in Tulang Bawang include environmental factors, weak self-control factors, family factors, and economic factors. Apart from that, efforts to overcome group fights are carried out through 2 (two) means, namely penal and non-penal. Penal measures are carried out only up to the point of reporting to the authorities. Meanwhile, non-penal efforts are carried out through mediation.    

The importance of knowledge about operational risks for umkm partners in order to be able to control or handle the risks that must be handled and be able to solve the problems being faced, so this research aims (1) to find out the identification of operational risks in the process of making Sanah shrimp crackers in West Tanjung Jabung district ( 2) to find out the operational risk analysis of the process of making Sanah shrimp crackers in West Tanjung Jabung district, (3) to find out the efforts made by umkm actors to overcome operational risks. This research uses qualitative methods in this research using data sources obtained from the owner of the Sanah shrimp cracker business and the Sanah shrimp cracker employees. The results of this research are: In identifying operational risks, there are four types of risks as follows: human resource risks include risks of events such as unsuccessful steaming, unsuccessful cutting of crackers, long frying of crackers, failed packaging and inadequate training. Technological risks include inappropriate machines and packaging equipment that does not function properly. As well as process risks, there are risks from raw materials that do not match the dosage. And external risks include risks such as unstable raw materials and uncertain weather factors. The risk analysis that occurs in Sanah shrimp crackers has a risk level of high, medium and low. As for the aspects included in the high category, there are three risks, namely inadequate training, inappropriate packaging equipment and raw materials that do not match the measurements. And there are also medium level operational risks including unsuccessful steaming, frying for too long, inappropriate machines, unstable raw materials, weather factors that result in long drying. And there are also two levels of low risk, namely cutting crackers, failed packaging. Efforts to overcome operational risks that occur in the Sanah shrimp cracker business include requiring or providing training to employees about managing shrimp crackers and employees also need to have self-awareness to be more skilled and more thorough.

A hedonic lifestyle is a lifestyle in which individuals spend time and money that serves only as motivation, a social class with conceptions that reflect the individual who uses it. The study aims to describe the relationship between self-control and hedonistic lifestyles in students at Padang State University. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study consisted of students at State University Padang with a total sample of 119 students using purposive techniques. The data collection using a scale with a hedonist lifestyle measurement tool organized by Amelia Acmel (2022) refers to the hedonistic lifestyle aspects proposed by Engel et al (1994), and the self-control measuring tool developed by Anggraeni (2022), referred to Averril (1973)'s self-controllment aspects as the instruments used in this research. Data analysis in this study uses product moment correlation techniques. The results of the analysis showed that there was a negative relationship between self-control and hedonistic lifestyles in students at Padang State University with statistical results of correlation coefficients r = -0,379 and p = 0,000 (p<0,5).

The aim of this research is to present a form of self-representation of a fashion stylist through the social media Instagram. This research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods. Data collection was carried out by observing the four fashion stylists on Instagram social media. The research results show: The form of self-representation of a fashion stylist on Instagram social media must pay attention to: 1) The strategies used in self-presentation, namely Ingratiation and Self-Promotion; 2) The form of the upload that is uploaded displays the impression as expected; 3) Fashion stylists also control every upload they make on their social media, especially those related to their profession as a fashion stylist, and 4) Efforts to build their own identity.    

This research aims to examine the effect of shopping enjoyment, hedonic shopping motivation, and price discounts on impulsive buying tendency, and impulsive buying tendency on impulsive buying behavior with self-control as a moderating variable. The sampling technique was carried out using a purposive sampling method. The questionnaire was distributed online using google form. Respondents who filled out a valid questionnaire were 190 respondents of e-commerce users to continue data processing. Researchers used two testing applications, namely SPSS version 28 and Warp PLS version 08. The results showed that H1 shopping enjoyment has a negative effect on impulsive buying tendency, H2 hedonic shopping motivation has a positive effect on impulsive buying tendency, H3 price discount has a positive effect on impulsive buying tendency, H4 impulsive buying tendency has a positive effect on impulsive buying behavior, and H5 self-control does not moderate the effect of impulsive buying tendency on impulsive buying behavior.    

Fractal structures play a crucial role in improving material properties due to their unique self-similar geometries. These geometrical patterns exhibit repetition at multiple scales, which can enhance surface area, strength, and other mechanical characteristics. This study investigates the influence of fractal patterns on the crystal growth and mechanical performance of metallic materials, focusing on strength, toughness, and hardness. Using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory experiments, the research models metal crystal formation under controlled conditions, where fractal characteristics are introduced through diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) and electrodeposition methods. The findings reveal that embedding fractal patterns into the crystal growth process can increase material strength by approximately 20% compared to conventionally structured metals. This improvement is attributed to the efficient stress distribution within the fractal geometry, which minimizes stress concentration points and enhances resistance to fracture. Additionally, materials with fractal-based microstructures exhibit better toughness and deformation resistance, improving durability under mechanical load. The study also examines the underlying mechanisms of these effects, emphasizing the role of fractal-induced microstructural control in optimizing material integrity. These results demonstrate the significant potential of fractal-based material design in engineering stronger, lighter, and more flexible metallic components. The research contributes to the broader understanding of how geometric complexity can be harnessed to develop advanced materials for applications in construction, automotive manufacturing, and flexible electronics, thereby supporting the development of next-generation high-performance materials.

This study aims to investigate the influence of support from peers, self-control abilities, and students' level of seriousness on the performance of lecture assignments in entrepreneurship courses. Through data collection using questionnaires and regression analysis, this research explores the relationship between these variables and student task performance. The findings from this research can provide valuable insights for curriculum managers and lecturers to improve the effectiveness of learning in entrepreneurship courses.      

The process of socializing self-reliance services for street children at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 has several guidance activities such as social guidance which provides physical and mental guidance and skills guidance. This research was conducted at the Taruna Jaya 2 DKI Jakarta Youth Development Social Institution (PSBR Taruna Jaya 2) among street children who received skills guidance. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. The informants interviewed were social workers, institutional managers, instructors and street children. The results of the research show that the condition of street children before receiving guidance at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 did not have special skills to make a living, they were young men aged 18 to 30 years. They were caught in control operations by the authorities, living on the streets acting as street children (anjal), homeless people and beggars (gepeng), silver people, street singers, clown singers and punks. Education is low and some cannot read, write and count. Participated in coaching at PSBR Taruna Jaya 2 for 6 months. Implementation of skills guidance programs in the form of welding, car or motorbike repair, electronics, air conditioning and screen printing. The implementation of the program is funded by the Regional Government of DKI Jakarta and involves social workers, institutional managers, psychologists and instructors. Monitoring and evaluating training guidance with internships at collaborating companies. The independence of street children means that by terminating street children, they become aware of the law, return to their families and live in the community, some have even gotten jobs and opened their own businesses so they can cover their own needs without depending on other people.

Background: The workplace function of nurses is an important thing that must be paid attention to by hospitals. Nurses certainly have an important function in their work in terms of health services. Employees should be able to adapt and be respected in their work environment. However, some people experience problems adapting to their work environment, resulting in low performance. Nurses' decreased function at work due to high workloads makes it difficult to control one's own behavior. This results in the implementation of the work not being optimal.Objective: This study was conducted to examine the factors that influence workplace function in nurses Method: This research is a quantitative research with a survey design. Research data was collected using a questionnaire from respondents who work as nurses in hospitals. The sampling technique used purpose sampling technique and the sample size was 200 nurses. This research uses SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis using AMOS and regression analysis using SPSS. Results: Based on the results of the analysis that has been carried out, the research results show: self-regulation capacity has a significant effect on functioning at work, self-regulation capacity has a significant effect on self-destruction, self-regulation capacity has a significant effect on job craftsmanship, self-destruction has a significant effect on functioning at work. workplace, work craft has a significant influence on function in the workplace. Burnout does not moderate the relationship between self-regulatory capacity and functioning at work so it does not have a significant influence. Conclusion: Increased functioning in the workplace for nurses is influenced by optimal self regulation capacity in nurses, self-destruction which can be increasingly minimized, work craftsmanship which increases in nurses.

Education is a conscious and planned effort to create a learning atmosphere and learning process so that students actively develop their potential to have religious spiritual strength, self-control, personality, intelligence, noble morals, and the skills needed by themselves, society, nation and state.improving the quality in the implementation of education by improving the curriculum, facilities and infrastructure that support education and improving the learning process, one of which is by improving learning methods.There are various kinds of learning methods themselves, namely the discussion method. The discussion method is a process of activities carried out consciously by students to achieve goals carried out in groups or from the results of learning activities in groups with fellow students.The group discussion method has several benefits when implemented in educational institutions, one of which is increasing children's self-confidence, with the aim of growing and developing children's self-confidence, especially children's self-confidence in socializing. So that children can unleash their potential to the maximum and have the possibility to do better if supported by adequate training and facilities through the discussion method.

The objective of this research is to examine the influence of financial literacy, income, self-control, and lifestyle on the financial management of STIE Surakarta students. The study was conducted at the Surakarta School of Economics, utilizing primary data with a population of 2,568 active students. The sample size for this research was determined using the Slovin formula, resulting in 92 respondents. The research employed methods such as instrument data test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results indicate that all independent variables in this study collectively influence financial management. In the t-test of this study, the financial literacy and self-control variables partially have a positive and significant impact on student financial management, while the income and lifestyle variables partially have a negative and non-significant impact on student financial management.

This study investigates the impact of a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) intervention on student motivation and academic self-efficacy in junior high schools in Indonesia. The research utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments to measure changes in intrinsic motivation and academic self-efficacy among the participants. A total of 200 students were divided into an experimental group, which participated in the SEL program, and a control group, which did not receive the intervention. The SEL program, delivered over one semester, focused on improving students' emotional regulation, social skills, and self-awareness, with an emphasis on autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The results demonstrated significant improvements in both intrinsic motivation and academic self-efficacy for the experimental group, with average increases of +19.2 and +17.4 points, respectively. Statistical analysis showed that the SEL intervention had a significant positive effect, with t-values of 7.56 (motivation) and 6.32 (self-efficacy) and p-values less than 0.01. In contrast, the control group exhibited minimal changes in both variables. These findings suggest that SEL interventions can foster a more balanced approach to learning by enhancing both emotional and academic development. The study highlights the importance of incorporating SEL programs into the curriculum to support students' holistic growth and academic success.

This study aims to determine the effect of self-control, work stress on cayberloafing in improving the performance of employees of the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Jepara Regency. The population of researchers is all civil servants at the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Jepara Regency as many as 100 people, in addition to the head of service, the sample that has been determined in this study is civil servants at the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Jepara Regency. Determination of the sample size using the Non Probability Sampling method with saturated sample technique. Data analysis in this study used the SmartPLS version 3 program. The data analysis technique used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) equation model. The results of the analysis and discussion show that self-control has a negative effect on cyberloafing, work stress has a positive and significant effect on cyberloafing, cyberloafing behavior has a negative effect on performance, self-control behavior has a positive and significant effect on performance, work stress has a negative effect on performance, self-control has a positive effect on Employee Performance through Cyberloafing, work stress has a negative effect on Employee Performance through Cyberloafing in Employees of the Food Security and Agriculture Office of Jepara Regency.

Academic procrastination, the act of delaying academic tasks, is prevalent among students, as evidenced by the research of Solomon and Rothblum (1984) and Knaus (2002). Factors such as self-control and conformity influence this procrastination. This study, involving 143 psychology students from semesters 1, 3, & 5 at Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi, employs a quantitative correlational method. The results of the linearity test indicate a significant relationship between self-control and academic procrastination (p < 0.05), but no significant linear relationship between conformity and academic procrastination. Consequently, it is concluded that there is a correlation between self-control and academic procrastination in these students.

The presence of the internet is inevitable and the internet has become a necessity for everyone today because with the help of the internet we can exchange messages from one another and from one place to another quickly. However, teenagers today while using the internet have not been able to categorize or filter what they consume through the internet. This article discusses trends that are widely consumed and can change the habits or behavior of its users, of course from things that lead to positive to negative impacts. Internet addiction is characterized by excessive use of the Internet due to lack of self-control and can interfere with daily activities, such as skipping class, decreased academic performance, and reduced working hours. Given the increasing number of Internet-related problems, especially games, faced by people in various parts of the world.

Academic stress experienced by students can arise from various factors, such as competition for achievements, pressure to excel academically, high GPA demands, diverse coursework tasks, and the risk of dropping out. Efforts to address this academic stress involve self-regulation, including motivation to set life goals, designing action strategies, and self-efficacy to control activities and manage time efficiently, thereby assisting students in overcoming obstacles in the academic context. The subjects in this study are students at Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi. The research on the influence of self-regulation and self-efficacy on academic stress employs a quantitative method. The analysis of Pearson product-moment correlation indicates a significant negative relationship between self-regulation and academic stress. However, the results of the Pearson product-moment correlation show no significant relationship between self-efficacy and academic stress.

Emotion regulation refers to an individual's ability to control their emotions. Everyone regulates their emotions to manage their life. In reality, a variety of factors can interfere with emotion regulation skills. The single most important factor that can influence the emotion regulation process is the level of self-control that each individual has. For this reason, patients need to have strong emotional regulation abilities. Emotion regulation Emotional balance is a person's ability to assess, cope with, manage and express emotions appropriately. In this research the method is to explain and discuss. The subjects or informants in this discussion are Shelter Home Patients. The results of this study show that halfway house patients have emotional regulation skills where each subject has the ability to control and regulate their emotions which appear at an appropriate level of intensity. Data collection using in-depth interview techniques and observation. Before the interview process, the researcher provided an overview of emotional regulation and the aims of the research. Participants in this study involved 7 patients at the Gajah Mada shelter in Surakarta City.