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Musi Rawas Utara Regency is categorized as an underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) region that still faces serious challenges in human development, particularly within the education dimension. Although the Human Development Index (HDI) indicates an upward trend, the School Enrollment Rate (SER) and the mean years of schooling at the secondary education level remain relatively low and lag behind other regions. This condition is influenced by limited access to secondary education, household economic vulnerability, and disparities in the quality and distribution of educators in remote areas. This policy paper aims to analyze secondary education issues as a primary obstacle to increasing the HDI of Musi Rawas Utara Regency and to formulate effective and sustainable policy alternatives. The method used is a qualitative descriptive analysis through a literature study, utilizing data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), regional planning documents, as well as relevant national regulations and policies. The analysis was conducted using a SWOT approach to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the regional education policy. The results of the study show that improving the HDI requires integrated, affirmative, and region-based education policies. Three main policy alternatives recommended include expanding and equalizing access to secondary education, strengthening educational assistance and social protection for vulnerable families, and sustainably distributing and improving teacher quality. The implementation of these policies is expected to increase the SER, extend the mean years of schooling, and strengthen the quality of human resources as a foundation for sustainable development in Musi Rawas Utara Regency.

Pierhead casting is a critical activity in toll road infrastructure projects that requires continuous concrete supply to maintain quality and execution time. Factors influencing the smooth casting process include the regularity of truck mixer arrival intervals and the work cycle of the truck concrete pump. This study aims to analyze the effect of truck mixer intervals and truck concrete pump performance on the productivity of pierhead casting at Pierhead P37S on the Solo–Yogyakarta–NYIA Toll Road Project, Section 2 Package 2.1A. The analysis method used field observation through time study techniques to measure the cycle duration of truck mixers and the operating time of the truck concrete pump. The analysis stages included calculating cycle time, productivity, production capacity, and working duration of each equipment. The results show that the truck concrete pump achieved a productivity of 0.425 m³/minute, while the truck mixer reached 0.989 m³/minute. These values were influenced by cycle time, equipment condition, work area condition, execution method, and work volume. Based on duration analysis, the truck concrete pump required about 4.7 hours to complete the casting of 120 m³ of ready-mix concrete, while the truck mixer required 2.022 hours to support the concrete supply process.

Simpang empat tak bersinyal memiliki peran penting dalam mengatur pergerakan lalu lintas, namun sering menimbulkan permasalahan ketika volume kendaraan tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja simpang empat tak bersinyal di Simpang Jalan DR. Sutomo, Jalan Lintas Utama Sumatera, dan Jalan Letkol Rusman Effendy Bustan, Kota Baturaja, dengan menggunakan metode Pedoman Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia (PKJI) 2023. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui survei selama tiga hari dengan pengamatan pada jam puncak pagi pukul 07.00-09.00 Wib, siang pukul 12.00-14.00 Wib, dan sore pukul 16.00-18.00 Wib. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa volume lalu lintas tertinggi terjadi pada hari Senin pukul 08.30–08.45 WIB dengan Qtot = 2.932 SMP/jam dan kapasitas simpang C = 3.446 SMP/jam. Perhitungan kinerja simpang menghasilkan derajat kejenuhan (DJ) = 0,85, tundaan rata-rata = 14,57 detik/SMP, dan peluang antrean berkisar 29%–57%. Berdasarkan kriteria PKJI 2023, simpang ini termasuk dalam Tingkat Pelayanan E Situasi ini menunjukkan bahwa kinerja simpang berada pada kondisi kritis dan tidak stabil.  

This qualitative study aims to explore the effectiveness of reward-and-punishment-based Islamic Religious Education in strengthening students' learning motivation at SMA Negeri 1 Bukateja using Travis Hirschi's social control theory framework. This research was conducted through a case study approach in one of the public high schools in Purbalingga Regency. Data were collected through interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of rewards and punishments functions as a social control mechanism that is able to activate four elements of social bonds: attachment, commitment, involvement, and trust. The reward system in the form of praise, certificates, and gifts has been proven to strengthen the emotional bond between students and teachers, thereby increasing active participation and enthusiasm for learning. Meanwhile, educational punishments, such as reprimands, additional assignments, and community service, are able to build student commitment to rules and reduce indiscipline behavior.This study contributes to the development of Islamic education theory through a social control perspective and serves as a practical reference for Islamic Religious Education teachers in designing effective, fair, and sustainable learning systems.

Tuntang District, Semarang Regency, has vast and diverse cultural and artistic potential, encompassing both contemporary and traditional forms. However, its artistic development has not been optimally explored. This study aims to analyze artistic preferences, sources of introduction, motivation, and formulate a pentahelix-based arts development strategy for junior high school students in Tuntang. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data from 98 respondents was collected using stratified random sampling. The results showed that acting was the primary preference (41%), followed by dance (33%), driven by the motivation to improve their economic well-being through the entertainment world. Schools were found to be a key player in arts introduction, with 81% of respondents being exposed to arts through school assignments and facilities. Motivations varied, ranging from economic incentives (opportunities for independent income), to leisure time (positive recreation), to intrinsic motivation and the preservation of family traditions. However, this research identified a critical juncture in the risk of cultural exclusivity that could marginalize certain groups. As a solution, a short-term development strategy was formulated through strengthening extracurricular activities, and a medium-term strategy through the establishment of a pentahelix forum. Synergy between students, schools, families, communities, government, and the business world is essential for transforming traditional arts into cultural tourism attractions that can improve community welfare while maintaining the sustainability of intangible cultural values.

Semarang Regency is experiencing dynamic urban development as an impact of regional economic growth and its position in the Kedungsepur metropolitan agglomeration. This spatial dynamic requires continuous monitoring to understand its growth patterns. This study aims to analyze the morphology of urban development in Semarang Regency by utilizing Nighttime Light (NTL) remote sensing data from the VIIRS sensor for two periods: 2014 and 2024. The clockboard zones method was applied to analyze spatial patterns of light intensity distribution, identifying multi-centric development tendencies and urban sprawl phenomena with a total light intensity increase 86,13%. The results indicate that urban development in Semarang Regency does not converge toward a single center but is distributed along transportation corridors and secondary activity nodes, particularly in Ring 2 and Ring 3 zones. These findings offer strategic insights for spatial planning, regional development policy, and infrastructure provision.

Semarang Regency harbors an exceptional geological record comprising three evolutionary phases of the Kendeng Zone: deep-marine sedimentation (Early Miocene–Pleistocene), tectonic uplift, and ongoing volcanism of Mount Ungaran. This study aims to inventory and identify geodiversity, biodiversity, and cultural diversity across 19 sub-districts of Semarang Regency as a scientific foundation for the Semarang Regency Geopark Master Plan, and as the initial step toward UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) designation. An integrative literature review with a qualitative-descriptive approach, complemented by field observations, was employed. The inventory identified 22 geosites, 19 biosites, and 19 culture sites with demonstrable causal interconnections. The key uniqueness of Semarang Geopark lies in its complete record of three geological phases within one integrated area—from ancient deep-sea floor sediments in Bancak Sub-district, comparable to the Luk Ulo Mélange Complex of Kebumen UGGp, to active hydrothermal manifestations of Mount Ungaran at the Gedongsongo Temple Complex. The geotourism narrative 'Traversing the Time Corridor: From the Ancient Ocean Floor to the Summit of the Magma Pathway' is proposed as a unifying theme integrating conservation, education, and sustainable economic development. This study confirms the international potential of Semarang Regency Geopark based on the UNESCO & IUGS (2023) geological heritage assessment criteria.

One of the key sectors driving regional economic growth which boosts local revenue, creates jobs, and fosters regional development is tourism. This study aims to analyze the state of human resources (HR) in the management of tourist attractions in Semarang Regency and to formulate strategies for their improvement. The method used is qualitative descriptive research through observation, interviews, and documentation, with analysis employing the Human Capital Index (HCI) and SWOT analysis. The results indicate that destination facilities are generally adequate, but service quality and the availability of information remain suboptimal. An HCI score of 2.84 (moderate category) indicates that HR capacity, competence, and development still need to be improved. Therefore, HR strengthening strategies are needed through capacity building, competency-based training, and performance management enhancement to improve service quality and destination competitiveness.

Article 1 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia affirms Indonesia as a state based on law, yet in practice Indonesia's legal system faces a structural problem of hyperregulation and overregulation, characterized by massive regulatory proliferation and regulatory disharmony without adequate corrective mechanisms. This condition is likewise reflected in Semarang Regency, which has 673 active legal products with Regional Head Regulations dominating at 77.3%, while Regional Regulation No. 10 of 2021 on the Formation of Regional Legal Products has not yet accommodated a legal analysis and evaluation mechanism. This study aims to explore the urgency of regional regulatory reform through legal analysis and evaluation mechanisms and to construct an implementation model in Semarang Regency. This study employs a prescriptive socio-legal research method with an interdisciplinary approach. The findings indicate that this condition reflects the dominance of primary rules without adequate institutionalization of secondary rules within H.L.A. Hart's perspective, while simultaneously representing a dysfunction in legal substance with cyclical impacts on legal structure and legal culture according to Lawrence M. Friedman. Therefore, a regulatory governance-based analysis and evaluation model is needed, integrating the regulatory cycle from ex ante to ex post with multistakeholder coordination and evaluation grounded in BPHN's 6-dimension framework

This study examines the recurring traffic accidents at the Bawen intersection in Semarang Regency, particularly involving heavy vehicles descending from the toll exit. The research aims to analyze the underlying causes and formulate an effective accident prevention model. Using a qualitative empirical juridical approach, data were collected through field observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that accidents are caused by a systemic interaction of factors, including inadequate road geometry, vehicle technical failures (especially brake malfunction), driver fatigue and limited competence, suboptimal traffic management, and weak preventive law enforcement. These interrelated factors create a high-risk traffic environment, particularly at signalized intersections at the end of steep descents. The study proposes an integrated prevention model combining infrastructure improvement, vehicle supervision, driver capacity enhancement, technology-based traffic management, and preventive law enforcement. This model emphasizes a holistic and sustainable approach to traffic safety. The implications highlight the need for coordinated policies among stakeholders to reduce accident rates and improve overall road safety in the region.

The School Participation Rate in Semarang Regency is high, yet the quality of human resources remains relatively poor. This study aims to identify the profile of students’ potential and constraints within the framework of Self-Regulated Learning, as well as to analyse the gap between the level of importance and the level of implementation in Semarang Regency. Data were collected via a Self-Regulated Learning questionnaire and analysed using the Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results indicate an average importance score of 3.04 and an implementation score of 3.03, suggesting a gap, albeit a relatively small one. The distribution of indicators showed that 14 were in the high-priority category, 10 in the maintain category, 9 in the low-priority category, and 16 in the over-emphasised quadrant. These findings suggest that students are aware of the importance of learning strategies but have not yet been able to implement them optimally. Learning strategies are still dominated by basic, repetitive activities, whilst metacognitive skills and self-regulation have not yet developed optimally.

Lake Rawa Pening is one of Indonesia’s priority lakes facing serious ecological pressure due to the rapid proliferation of water hyacinth. This study aims to classify and map the distribution of water hyacinth in Rawa Pening Lake during the 2021–2025 period and to analyze the seasonal distribution patterns of water hyacinth. Sentinel-2 imagery processed on the Google Earth Engine platform was classified using the Random Forest algorithm combined with hybrid sampling and spectral indices (NDVI, NDWI, MNDWI, and SRI). Classification accuracy assessment showed high performance with an Overall Accuracy of 97.45% and a Kappa coefficient of 0.949. The results indicate significant spatial-temporal fluctuations, with the highest coverage recorded in March–April 2021 (855.75 ha) and the lowest in May–June 2022 (108.44 ha). Seasonal-Trend Decomposition using Loess (STL) revealed consistent seasonal patterns, with peak expansion occurring during the rainy season, particularly in January–February. Although initial implementation of lake management policies reduced coverage, subsequent increases suggest that control measures remain insufficiently sustainable. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of cloud-based satellite monitoring for evaluating lake management policies and supporting evidence-based environmental management strategies.

This study aims to analyze the effect of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), Local Taxes, and Population on Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD) in 35 regencies/cities of Central Java Province during 2021–2023. The study employs a quantitative approach using secondary data obtained from the Central Java Statistics Agency (BPS) and Local Government Budget Realization Reports (LRA). The sample was selected using a census sampling technique and analyzed using multiple linear regression after classical assumption testing. The results indicate that GRDP and Local Taxes have a significant effect on PAD, while Population does not have a significant effect on PAD. These findings imply that local governments should prioritize regional economic growth and optimize local tax collection to strengthen fiscal capacity rather than relying solely on population growth. The novelty of this study lies in its integrated examination of GRDP, Local Taxes, and Population across all 35 regencies/cities in Central Java during the 2021–2023 period, providing updated empirical evidence to support regional fiscal policy and local revenue optimization.

This study examines the partial and simultaneous effects of promotional strategies, risk perception, and resale price perception on public interest in gold investment at PT Pegadaian Dompu Branch. The research employed a quantitative explanatory approach involving 96 respondents selected from a population of 50,000 customers using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The findings reveal that promotional strategies have a positive and significant influence on public interest in gold investment, indicating that effective promotional activities encourage customers to invest. Risk perception also shows a positive and significant effect, suggesting that customers with better understanding and management of investment risks are more inclined to invest in gold. In addition, resale price perception positively and significantly affects investment interest, reflecting the importance of customers' confidence in obtaining favorable resale values. Simultaneous testing using the F-test confirms that the three independent variables jointly have a significant effect on public interest in gold investment. The coefficient of determination shows an Adjusted R Square value of 33.9%, meaning that promotional strategies, risk perception, and resale price perception explain 33.9% of the variation in investment interest, while the remaining 66.1% is influenced by other factors not included in this research model.

This study aims to analyze the effect of capital structure, asset growth, and firm size on firm value in plastic and packaging sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2020–2024 period. Firm value is proxied by Price to Book Value (PBV), capital structure is measured using the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), asset growth is measured by the asset growth ratio, and firm size is measured using the natural logarithm of total assets. This research employed an explanatory quantitative approach using secondary data obtained from financial statements, annual reports, and stock price data. The sample consisted of 11 companies observed over five years, resulting in 55 panel data observations. Data were analyzed using panel data regression through the Common Effect Model, Fixed Effect Model, and Random Effect Model, with model selection based on the Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange Multiplier tests. The results indicate that capital structure, asset growth, and firm size have no significant effect on firm value, either partially or simultaneously. These findings suggest that firm value in the plastic and packaging sub-sector is not sufficiently explained by financing structure, asset expansion, or company size. Investors are more likely to consider other factors, such as profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow, sales growth, raw material risk, and sustainability prospects. Therefore, companies should improve financial performance, asset efficiency, cost control, and sustainable innovation to enhance firm value.

This study aims to describe the morphological forms of slang, explain the processes of its formation, and analyze its frequency and distribution in the TikTok content of the account @shadirafirdausi. The study is motivated by the rapid development of slang on social media, particularly TikTok, as a platform where young people express identity, creativity, and social interaction. A qualitative descriptive method was employed using documentation techniques on three TikTok videos, including captions and comments with the highest numbers of views and likes during June–August 2025. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings identified 36 slang words and phrases classified into four morphological processes: phonological modification (30.6%), shortening (30.6%), affixation (25.0%), and compounding with foreign element adoption (13.9%). Phonological modification and shortening were the dominant processes, while affixation and English borrowings further enriched the language forms. These findings demonstrate that slang in @shadirafirdausi’s TikTok content is formed through creative, productive, and adaptive morphological processes that reflect the preference of young speakers for concise, expressive, and easily understood language in digital communication.

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Advancements in information technology encourage MSMEs to utilize information systems to enhance the effectiveness of their business management. Es Teh Arjuna, an MSME in Tegal City, faces challenges in monitoring partner sales and managing revenue because transactions are recorded manually using disparate methods; this results in slow data recapitulation, a risk of recording errors, and difficulty for the business owner in quickly accessing sales information. This study aims to analyze requirements, design, develop, and test a web-based information system for partner sales and revenue that provides information in  real-time. The Waterfall model was used for system development, while data collection involved observation, interviews, and a literature review. The system was developed using PHP and MySQL and tested via Black Box Testing. The results demonstrate that the system successfully integrates sales data from all outlets into a centralized database, streamlining the management of products, outlets, employees, cashiers, and sales transactions, as well as facilitating the generation of revenue reports for specific periods. Furthermore, the system enables the business owner to monitor sales performance more quickly, accurately, and systematically, thereby supporting decision-making and improving the operational efficiency of Es Teh Arjuna.

The internship registration process at the Communication and Information Office of Tegal Regency is still carried out manually, resulting in several problems, such as lengthy registration procedures, difficulties in managing and retrieving data, and the risk of document loss. This study aims to design and develop a web-based internship registration information system that supports the registration, verification, selection, and information delivery processes in an integrated manner. The system was developed using the Waterfall method, which consists of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing stages. The application was developed using the Laravel framework and MySQL database. System testing was conducted using the Black Box Testing method to ensure that all system functions operate according to user requirements.The results indicate that the developed system can simplify the internship registration process, improve data management efficiency, accelerate the selection process, and provide real-time registration status information to applicants. Based on the testing results, all system features function properly and meet the predetermined functional requirements.

Employee performance is a critical element in organizational success, particularly in labor-intensive industries such as garment manufacturing. This study aims to analyze the effect of work stress (X1) and work environment (X2) on employee performance (Y) in garment industry companies in Semarang Regency. A quantitative descriptive approach with multiple linear regression analysis was employed. The population and sample comprised 96 employees using total sampling. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire (1–5) with 10 items per variable. All classical assumption tests (normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity) were satisfied. Reliability tests yielded Cronbach's Alpha of 0.866 (work stress), 0.941 (work environment), and 0.937 (employee performance), confirming instrument reliability. Results indicate: (1) work stress has no significant partial effect on employee performance (t = 1.581; sig. = 0.117); (2) work environment has a significant positive partial effect on employee performance (t = 9.618; sig. = 0.000); (3) simultaneously, both variables significantly affect employee performance (F = 56.630; sig. = 0.000) with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 54.9%. These findings confirm that optimizing the work environment both physical and non-physical is the primary strategic priority for enhancing employee performance in the garment industry.