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Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis as an acid-resistant bacteria (BTA), which attacks the respiratory organs of the lungs and even to all parts of the body, this is what makes TB patients feel helpless, therefore it is necessary to have family support intact bio, psycho, social and spiritual are important factors for the success of TB treatment and accelerate the healing process. This study aims to identify features of family social support for pulmonary TB sufferers at Harapan Siantar Hospital in 2023. The research method used is descriptive. The research population is 65 respondents, with a total sampling technique. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results showed that 47 people (72.3%) had good family social support, and 18 people (27.7%) had enough. It is hoped that families and health services will continue to accompany family members who have TB to speed up the healing process.

This study discusses the application of the cooperative learning model in improving students' ability to learn drama at Istiqlal Delitua Private High School. In this case, the cooperative learning model is one of the learning models used in drama learning because this model can encourage collaboration, improve social skills, and develop student creativity. This study also uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the application of the cooperative learning model significantly improves student engagement, drama script writing skills, and character acting skills. This model is also effective in creating an interactive and fun learning atmosphere, increasing student motivation, and building confidence in drama performances. This study also emphasizes the importance of teacher support and a conducive environment in implementing a cooperative learning model for drama learning.

Public service is any form of service or service provided by a government or public institution to the public in general. Administrative services are intended to facilitate the needs of citizens in administrative matters such as identity cards, business permits and other administrative services. This study aims to analyze the performance of administrative services in Kantor Lurah Sei Putih Tengah and to observe any obstacles that are inhibiting the functional performance in this Lurah Office. It shows that there are still obstacles in the performance in the administrative service in Kantor Lurah Sei Putih Tengah. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach aimed at understanding in depth how and why a phenomenon occurs, as well as to dig the meaning contained in it from the point of view of the subject being studied. Data collection is done with interviews, observations, and documentation techniques. The results of the study show that the officers of the Kantor Lurah Sei Putih Tengah have performed their basic duties and functions fairly well. It's seen from the division of work that's not just accumulated in one of the officers. Lurah as head of office and secretary lurah as chief of office has done his job while monitoring and overseeing his employees. In terms of timing, it appears that the Lurah Sei White Office has already tried to complete the letter on time but there are still frequent delays because Lurah is often not in the office and can not sign the letter. In the case of typing also Lurah Sei White Central Office still frequently occur typing errors caused by the number of files that come in with the same deadline so that the lack of concentration resulted in typing mistakes to writing errors on the file. Kantor Lurah Sei Putih Tengah has performed its administrative tasks quite well but not to the maximum.  

In a company, it will always be connected to third parties and want to protect the company that is run honestly ("te goeder trouw"), so the legality of a company is important in business activities. The legality of a company or business entity is the most important element, because legality is the identity that legalizes or validates a business entity so that it is recognized by the public. The legality of the company must be valid according to laws and regulations, where the company is protected or covered by various documents until it is legal in the eyes of the law. Forms of Company Legality There are several types of identities that legalize a business entity, including: company name, company brand, and trade business license. While the benefits of company legality are as a means of legal protection, a means of promotion, proof of compliance with the law, making it easier to get a project and facilitating business development. The large number of companies that are established without legalizing the company is very detrimental to other companies that run their business activities honestly.

This study aims to identify obstacles and challenges in the application of digital evaluation tools for English learning in grade VI of SD Negeri 2 Siangan. The method used was qualitative descriptive research, with data collection through questionnaires and interviews involving 31 students and grade VI teachers. The results of the study showed that 85% of students felt an increase in learning motivation after using digital evaluation tools, although 40% of students experienced difficulties, especially related to limited internet access. Interviews with teachers revealed that they felt trained enough to utilize this tool effectively. Limited infrastructure and lack of training for teachers were identified as major challenges. Therefore, this study recommends the need to improve technology infrastructure and training programs for teachers to optimize the use of digital evaluation tools in English learning.

Microsoft Excel is a software that is very important in processing data, both in the world of education, business and daily needs. However, even though many people often use it, quite a few have difficulty operating some of the important features provided by Excel. Some problems that often arise include difficulties in using complex formulas, lack of understanding of basic and advanced functions, and complicated data format settings. This ignorance results in decreased user productivity, inaccurate data produced, and the time required to complete tasks becomes longer.

Information Technology (IT) service management plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of business intelligence processes within modern organizations. This study aims to evaluate IT service governance in Bank Rakyat Indonesia using the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. This approach focuses on improving operational efficiency, service management, and aligning IT services with business needs. The research method involves a detailed analysis of service processes and activities based on ITIL stages, ranging from service strategy to continuous improvement. The findings indicate that ITIL implementation significantly enhances IT service management and promotes business intelligence effectiveness within the organization. Recommendations for further development are also provided to improve the quality and speed of IT services in the future.

Papua Province remains at the top in addressing illiteracy issues. The Community Literacy Development Index (IPLM) in Papua Province stands at 20.02, significantly lower than the national IPLM average of 64.48. In 2022, it was reported that the literacy rate among individuals aged 15–59 in Papua Province was 81.53%, indicating that nearly 20% of this age group in the province is still unable to read, write, or perform basic arithmetic.  According to the head of the South Papua Province Education and Culture Office, over 36,252 children who should be attending primary to senior high school are either out of school or have dropped out. Merauke Regency contributes the highest numbers compared to other regencies. The purpose of this community service initiative is to provide literacy and numeracy (calistung) education to children who have dropped out or never attended school. The implementation method comprises three stages: planning, execution, and evaluation.The results of three months of calistung teaching at *Bevak Pintar* showed significant improvement in the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills of children who had dropped out of school or had never attended school.

In the current era of digitalization, Microsoft Excel has become one of the most popular and essential software in various fields, from business, finance, to science. The ability to process data effectively and be efficient is the key to success in various jobs. Excel formulas and functions are very important features in processing this data. By understanding and mastering Excel formulas and functions, someone can perform calculations, data analysis and data visualization more accurately and quickly.

Indonesia is a country that faces a high risk of multiple disasters, one of which is fire disasters that can be prevented by the community through preparedness and early detection. The community service program, implemented by a team of lecturers and students from the Disaster Management Study Program at Budi Luhur University in collaboration with the Tanjungpinang SAR Office, conducted a basic fire extinguishing training session at SMAN 2 Tanjungpinang. The target audience for this training was students involved in the Scout, Paskibraka, and PKS (School Security Patrol) extracurricular activities, aimed at increasing student preparedness for fire emergencies. The activities included both theoretical materials and practical exercises on extinguishing fires and techniques for victim evacuation. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' knowledge, particularly regarding the basic concepts of fire and victim movement, with understanding levels ranging from 45% to 100%, depending on the material. Although the results were positive, areas such as the type of fire extinguisher material and victim transfer techniques require further emphasis. This collaboration between educational institutions and disaster response agencies has proven effective in building student awareness to deal with emergency situations. Recommendations for future training include adopting a more interactive approach and incorporating intensive simulations to enhance students' understanding and readiness to face disaster.

The background of this study is based on the challenges currently being faced by the Indonesian financial sector in terms of transparency and trust. Various cases that often occur such as data manipulation, fraud, and lack of accountability in the financial transaction process have drastically reduced public trust in financial institutions. Blockchain technology here is present as one of the potential solutions to overcome this problem, by offering a decentralized, transparent, and immutable financial recording system. This study aims to analyze the implementation of blockchain technology in increasing transparency and trust in the Indonesian financial sector. The research method used is qualitative with the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. This research was conducted by collecting and analyzing relevant literature related to the implementation of blockchain in the financial sector, especially in Indonesia. The analysis process was carried out using the content analysis method in order to identify the benefits, challenges, and impacts of blockchain implementation on transparency and public trust. The results of the study show that blockchain has great potential in increasing transparency in the financial sector, by reducing the risk of data manipulation and increasing operational efficiency. However, several challenges are still faced, such as inadequate regulations, uneven technological infrastructure, and low digital literacy in the community. This study emphasizes the need for collaboration between the government, financial institutions, and the community to create an ecosystem that supports the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. With a collaborative approach, blockchain is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening a more transparent, accountable, and highly competitive financial ecosystem in the future. In addition, this study provides an understanding of the readiness of the Indonesian financial sector in facing technological changes and innovation opportunities in the future.

Education through the Merdeka curriculum, particularly the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project Module (P5), focuses on the development of students' character and skills. The implementation of the aquaponics system in madrasahs is expected to enhance students' scientific understanding, critical thinking skills, and environmental awareness. This community service method includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the aquaponics system at the school to support P5PPRA. The research findings indicate that the application of the aquaponics system at the school successfully improved students' understanding of ecosystems, as well as technical skills and teamwork in system maintenance. In conclusion, the aquaponics system is effective as a learning medium that supports the implementation of the P5PPRA module.

The planning for a Culinary Arts Gallery in Binjai City is intended as a forum for culinary and cultural diversity in Binjai City to be better known and developed. Binjai City is a city with various ethnicities and cultures in it. This cultural diversity comes from the city's residents, including tribes; Malay, Toba Batak, Karo, Chinese, Javanese, and other tribes. The cultural diversity of the city of Binjai has resulted in the growth of various cultural characteristics in the form of culinary specialties in the city of Binjai such as tau kua heci and Binjai's typical rambutan cake which gives the city its identity. Furthermore, the cultural and culinary diversity of the city of Binjai has the potential to be developed in terms of economics and tourism. Therefore, it is necessary to have a planning study for a Culinary Arts Gallery in Binjai City that can accommodate the culinary arts of Binjai City so that it is easier to introduce it to the wider community in the form of a Culinary Arts Gallery. This plan is intended to accommodate culinary activities and functions as a forum for arts and cultural activities for the people of Binjai City.  

Dairi Regency has a favorable geographical location, Sidikalang is the capital of Dairi Regency and has enormous industrial potential. The purpose of this study is to determine the potential for industrial development in Dairi Regency. The research method used is a qualitative research method that is library research using books and other literature as the main object. The results of the study show that geographical conditions, climate, and natural resources support various types of plants. The leading commodities are curly chilies, shallots, ginger, turmeric, corn, paddy fields, durian, Siamese oranges, Arabica coffee, and Robusta coffee. The potential for developing the fisheries industry with a focus on tilapia, carp, catfish, and jurung. The potential for developing tourism with ecotourism; trekking, mountain biking, observing flora and fauna, relaxing at Lake Toba. Agrotourism: visiting coffee, tea, orange plantations, learning about cultivation, then farming. Culinary and cultural tourism; art and cultural performances, cooking classes, culinary tourism. Travel history; King Silahi Sabungan Tomb Monument, Dairi Faith Tourism Park, Tao Silalahi. Religious tourism; Sidikalang Old Church, Sidikalang Grand Mosque.

Teachers, lecturers, students, and the community use the library as a knowledge and information resource in the context of implementing learning. A library is often thought of as a sizable book collection that is kept for the express purpose of gathering, maintaining, and dispensing books. Students can look up and gather the most recent scientific data in the library, which aids them with their assignments. People's preference for instant information via social media, especially students, is one of the reasons reading is becoming less popular these days. Aside from the fall in students' interest in reading, two other reasons why libraries are silent are their incapacity to adapt to the changing times and their failure to satisfy the demands of students. As a result, Balige must have a public library that can serve everyone in the city and can meet the demands of community activities. This Public Library design uses a contextual architectural approach to integrate various elements of the surrounding building facades.

The problems faced by the household-scale fried onion business 'Siana' were the lack of production equipment in the form of oil filters and product processing methods that do not pay attention to sanitation and hygiene and there is no bookkeeping of business finances. This service aimed to increase the productivity and income of the 'Siana' fried onion small business partners by improving the knowledge and skills of producers in production and financial management. The method of implementing this program is in the form of counseling, training, and assistance to the owners and employees of the 'Siana' fried onion business. The results of implementing the service program include: increasing partners' knowledge about sanitation and hygiene principles; and increasing the understanding and skills of partners for business management with the POAC (Planning Organizing Actuating Controlling) concept.

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of promotion on increasing income for wedding organizers in Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency. The type of research used is field research with quantitative descriptive methods. The population and sample in this research were 65 wedding organizer consumers in Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency. Data was collected through observation, questionnaires distributed to respondents on a Likert scale and interviews with wedding organizer owners in Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Litian Regency, as well as documentation. The data analysis technique uses a multiple linear regression model with the help of the SPSS version 21 program. The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that promotion has a significant effect on increasing income for wedding organizers in Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency with a calculated t value of 3,770 which is greater than t table 1,670 and a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. These results show that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, meaning that the promotion variable (X) has a positive and significant influence on income (Y), which can be seen t count > t table (3,770 > 1,670). This means that the promotion variable has a simultaneous effect on increasing income for wedding organizers in Siabu District, Mandailing Natal Regency.

This study aims to examine the actualization of Islamic creed (aqidah) values and work ethic among students of the Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Department, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Studies, UIN Sumatera Utara Medan, during their internship program at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Medan Kota District. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The findings indicate that aqidah values such as honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and responsibility are manifested in administrative tasks, religious counseling activities, and public religious services. Furthermore, the Islamic work ethic of the students is reflected in discipline, professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to work quality. The integration of aqidah values and work ethic fosters a service-oriented and devotional work pattern, indicating that the internship program serves not only as practical learning but also as a medium for internalizing Islamic values within the context of public religious services.

Siam Weed leaf plants contain high levels of flavonoids and tannins. These compounds provide antibacterial potential. This study aims to formulate solid soap dosage form of ethanol extract of Siam weed leaves and test the antibacterial activity of it against the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. This is experimental research. Making the extract phytochemical screening test. Evaluation of the dosage form was done by organoleptic tests, homogeneity, pH, foam height, moisture content, irritation, stability, and antibacterial activity tests using the well method. The results showed that solid bath soap dosage form from the ethanol extract of siam weed leaves could be formulated into soap dosage form which had a pH in the range of 9.2 – 9.8, high foam that was stable and did not cause irritation to the skin of volunteers and tested for antibacterial activity on bacteria. Staphylococcus epidermidis with a concentration of 10% 8.84 mm, 15% concentration 10.56 mm and 20% concentration 12.11 mm. The conclusion showed that solid soap dosage form of ethanol extract of Siam weed leaves (Chromolaena odorata L.) could be formulated and fulfilled the requirements after being evaluated and the antibacterial effectiveness of Staphylococcus epidermidis was the best at a concentration of 20% (strong).

Indonesia's significant potential in the fisheries sector, particularly in catfish aquaculture, offers substantial opportunities for economic development and business growth. This study analyzes the catfish supply chain from Easy Farm in Bekasi, West Java, to end consumers through middlemen and restaurants. Two supply streams are examined to evaluate efficiency, identify potential improvements, and provide strategic recommendations for supply chain management. Analytical methods include performance measurement, barrier identification, and evaluation of potential efficiency enhancements. Findings indicate that collaboration with middlemen and restaurants can expand market reach but also pose challenges related to supply quality and sustainability. Recommendations include investment in infrastructure and technology, increased collaboration with supply chain partners, and the development of sustainable marketing strategies.