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This study aims to describe students’ mathematical creative thinking skills through the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL)-based Student Worksheets (LKPD) on the topic of translation via a tessellation project. The study employed a quantitative descriptive approach supported by qualitative data in the form of documentation of students’ project outcomes. The research subjects consisted of 20 students divided into 10 groups. Data were collected through the assessment of tessellation projects and documentation of students’ work, which were analyzed based on indicators of mathematical creative thinking skills, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The results of the study indicate that students were able to generate various ideas in designing tessellation patterns, employ diverse pattern-arrangement strategies, and develop works demonstrating a visual understanding of the concept of translation. Elaboration skills were evident in the development of details, neatness, and refinement of the works, while originality was evident in the variety of motifs and designs produced by each group. Project-based learning provided students with the opportunity to explore ideas, collaborate in groups, and connect mathematical concepts with tangible products. The implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in local curriculum materials through a tessellation project also helps students understand the concept of translation more concretely through activities involving the design and creation of repeating patterns. Overall, this approach facilitates the development of students’ creative mathematical thinking skills regarding the topic of translation and provides a more active, meaningful, and student-centered learning experience.

This research focuses on the vocational interest and readiness to enter the workforce of students in the Light Automotive Engineering (TKRO) program at SMK Negeri 2 Sungai Penuh. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between students' vocational interest and their readiness to enter the workforce. This type of research is a descriptive study with a correlational approach. The study involved 64 students enrolled in Light Automotive Engineering (TKRO). The sample size taken for this research was 39 students, selected through stratified random sampling using the Taro Yamane formula. Questionnaires that have been declared valid and reliable were utilized to collect data regarding the students' vocational interest and their readiness to enter the workforce. The data analysis was conducted using the Product Moment correlation formula. The results of the data analysis indicate a positive and significant relationship between vocational interest and the readiness to enter the workforce among Light Automotive Engineering (TKRO) students at SMK Negeri 2 Sungai Penuh, with a correlation coefficient of 0.442 (greater than 0.316) and a significance coefficient of 2.9982 (greater than 2.02269) at a 5% significance level.

Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) is a new policy that aims to improve student’s soft skills and hard skills before entering the workforce. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions od Universitas Andalas students participating in MBKM on the development of soft skills. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods with grounded theory design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and obtained 18 informants from 14 faculties at Universitas Andalas. Data were obtained through focus group discussions with informants who had signed an informed consent sheet. The results showed that the perceptions of students who participated in MBKM activities could develop student’s soft skills. Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program has a positive impact on improving the ability of solve problems, critical thinking, communication, team work, creativity, time management, and leadership. Obstacles that students get when participating in MBKM activities and can hinder the development of soft skills include information discrepancies, difficulty converting credits, lack of socialization to students, unsynchronized technical guidelines, and limited use of language.

Background: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) remain global health issues, including in Indonesia. One of the management strategies is antiretroviral therapy (ART), which requires a high level of adherence to be effective. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effect of reminders on adherence to ARV treatment among people living with HIV (PLHIV) at the Tembuku I Community Health Center. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 30 PLWHA selected using total sampling, and data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Univariate analysis revealed that the average age of respondents was 35 years; the majority were female, had a high school education, and worked as homemakers and farmers. Bivariate analysis revealed that prior to the intervention, the majority of PLWHA (70%) had low adherence levels, whereas after the intervention, adherence levels increased to 100%. Statistical test results showed a p-value < 0.05, indicating a significant effect of social media-based reminders on improving ARV adherence in the Tembuku I Community Health Center area. Conclusion: The use of social media-based reminders is effective in improving adherence to ARV treatment among people living with HIV. This intervention can be recommended as a simple and practical strategy to support the success of ARV therapy in primary health care settings.

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a problem that women often experience during menstruation, in the form of dull pain in the lower abdomen because the uterine muscles contract. This pain can appear before menstruation, during menstruation, or after menstruation is finished. Dysmenorrhea refers to pain or discomfort that occurs during menstruation and can interfere with daily work. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of abdominal stretching exercises and deep breathing relaxation techniques on the level of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls. Methods: This type of research is quantitative research using a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test nonequivalent control group design with a purposive sampling technique, with a sample size of 80 female respondents from class X. The data collection tool used was an observation sheet with an NRS measuring instrument. Data were processed and analyzed using SPSS 23 with intergroup analysis using the Mann-Whitney test. Results: The results of the bivariate analysis of the Wilcoxon test in the experimental group showed a p value of 0.000 where (p<0.05), then the Mann-Whitney test showed a p value of 0.000 where (p<0.05) so that H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, which means there is a significant influence and difference. Conclusion: This shows that there is an influence of Abdominal Stretching Exercise and Deep Breathing Relaxation Techniques on the Level of Dysmenorrhea Pain in Young Women (Research Study Conducted at SMK Negeri 1 Kubutambahan).

The doctrine of Christology as the foundation of the Christian faith has become an important theological issue that must be understood, believed, and examined as a form of accountability of faith. Since the early church, the understanding of Jesus Christ and His work has been affirmed through various church councils that defined His divinity and humanity according to biblical testimony. However, throughout church history, various theological, historical, and modern criticisms concerning Jesus have continued to emerge. Questions regarding His existence, divinity, life, and teachings are still widely debated, including on social media today. This study aims to analyze the doctrine of Christology in the development of church history, identify forms of criticism toward Jesus that challenge the church, and examine them as opportunities for evangelism. The study employs a literature review method using theological and historical analytical approaches to relevant sources, which are systematically described. The findings show that criticism of Jesus is not only a challenge but also an opportunity for the church to develop contextual and dialogical evangelistic approaches. A sound understanding of Christology and contemporary criticisms can help the church formulate evangelistic strategies that are relevant, effective, and communicative.

This study aims to analyze the leadership qualifications of Moses in Exodus 18:21 and examine their relevance for contemporary Christian team leadership. The research is grounded in the increasing complexity of modern leadership challenges, which often prioritize structural effectiveness without sufficient ethical and spiritual foundations. Employing a qualitative approach with a historical-grammatical hermeneutical method, this study interprets the text within its historical, literary, and lexical contexts. The findings reveal that the four leadership criteria—capable, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating dishonest gain—form an integrated value system that undergirds Israel’s collective leadership structure. The novelty of this research lies in its interpretation of Exodus 18:21 not merely as a description of Moses’ personal charisma, but as a paradigm for participatory and ethically grounded team leadership. Theologically, the “fear of God” functions as the normative center that integrates competence and integrity. These findings suggest that contemporary Christian leadership development should prioritize spiritual character and moral accountability as foundational elements in building sustainable and integrity-based teamwork..

Background: Work stress is one of the most significant issues faced by healthcare professionals, particularly among nurses. Resilience can help individuals mitigate the negative impacts of working in high-pressure environments. A resilient person is able to manage stress and emotions effectively. Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between resilience and work stress among nurses at RSUD Dr. Soegiri Lamongan. Methods: The research employed a cross-sectional approach, with a sample of 135 nurses selected using cluster random sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire instrument. Result: The study results indicated that the majority (74.8%) of nurses had a moderate level of resilience, while most (52.6%) experienced mild work stress. Based on Spearman’s Rho test analysis, the study found a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r?) of -0.500, leading to the acceptance of H1, which confirmed a relationship between resilience and work stress among nurses at RSUD Dr. Soegiri Lamongan. Conclusion: Nurses who have a high level of resilience have low work stress because the level of resilience that each individual has can reflect their ability to maintain balance when life is unstable. .

This study aims to analyze the strategic relationship of human resource management (HRM) in improving the productivity and competitiveness of the Bakti Setia small-scale wooden furniture business. Small furniture enterprises play an important role in supporting regional economic growth and employment opportunities. However, many small businesses face challenges in human resource management, such as low workforce skills, lack of training, and minimal structured management systems. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of HRM strategies, including recruitment, job training, motivation, work discipline, and reward systems, has a significant relationship with increased business productivity. In addition, good communication between business owners and employees also influences work effectiveness and the quality of the furniture products produced. This study concludes that effective human resource management strategies can enhance the sustainability of the Bakti Setia small-scale wooden furniture business.

This study aims to analyze the influence of egalitarian leadership, responsibility, and teacher work discipline on teacher performance with the moderation of psychological empowerment at Qur'anic Education Institutions (TPQ) in Bengkong District, Batam. A quantitative approach was employed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software. The population comprised all TPQ teachers in Bengkong District, with a sample of 84 teachers selected by proportionate random sampling. Teacher performance was assessed by TPQ principals to enhance objectivity. Results revealed that work discipline is the strongest predictor of teacher performance (coefficient 0.454; T=4.370; p=0.000), followed by responsibility (coefficient 0.254; T=2.557; p=0.011), and psychological empowerment (coefficient 0.232; T=1.992; p=0.047). Egalitarian leadership showed no significant direct effect (p=0.720). Psychological empowerment did not significantly moderate the relationships between the three independent variables and teacher performance. The model demonstrated very high predictive power with R Square of 0.929. This study implies that strengthening work discipline and responsibility are priority strategies for improving TPQ teacher performance.

This study examines the application of Walter Murch's Rule of Six as a post-production decision-making framework for the Instagram Reels content on the Tenchi Tirtayasa account. This project addresses the challenge of bridging the gap between the image of a premium restaurant and the necessity to convey a warmer, more accessible brand experience through short-form videos. A descriptive project-based methodology was employed, involving the observation of the production process, documentation of the editing workflow, analysis of Episode 3 of the Reels series, and review of Instagram Reels Insights as the data. The analysis reveals that the six priorities of editing—Emotion, Story, Rhythm, eye-trace, Two-dimensional screen space, and Three-dimensional action space—assisted the editor in selecting shots, organizing visual sequences, managing pacing, and maintaining spatial continuity in the vertical 9:16 format. Episode 3 garnered 9,132 Views, 229 Likes, 10 Comments, 9 Shares, and a 93.4% non-follower reach rate. These findings suggest that a Rule of Six-based workflow can enhance soft-selling Storytelling, reinforce visual consistency, and improve the communicative value of restaurant reel content.

Human resources (HR) are an important factor in determining the success of a business because they play a role in increasing productivity, service quality, and company competitiveness. In an era of increasingly intense business competition, companies are required to have a competitive, professional workforce that is capable of adapting to technological developments and customer needs. This paper aims to identify competitive human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery and their impact on business progress. The method used in this paper is a descriptive method with a literature study approach and observation of the business conditions at Helen Cempaka Bakery. The results of the discussion show that human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery are implemented through job training, guidance and supervision, motivation, improvement of work discipline, teamwork development, and the use of modern technology and equipment. In addition, indicators of competitive human resources include ability, expertise, knowledge, and good work attitudes. Human resource development has a positive impact on improving employee performance quality, business productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Therefore, continuous human resource development is highly necessary so that Helen Cempaka Bakery can maintain competitiveness and continue to grow amid business competition.

This practice is essentially based on clauses in employment contracts intended to prevent employees from resigning before the contract term expires. However, from a legal perspective, this practice raises challenges regarding the validity of employment contracts and the legal protections afforded to employees. The objective of this study is to evaluate the validity of the diploma retention practice through the lens of labor law and civil law, as well as to explore the types of legal protections that may be available to employees. The research methodology employed is a normative legal approach, utilizing a legal and conceptual framework, and supported by a literature review of primary and secondary legal sources. This analysis emphasizes the principles of contract law, labor protection principles, and relevant human rights standards. The research findings indicate that the practice of withholding diplomas lacks a clear legal basis under Indonesian law and potentially violates the criteria for the validity of contracts, particularly regarding the abuse of circumstances (misbruik van omstandigheden). Furthermore, this practice can be categorized as an illegal act because it infringes upon workers’ property rights and their freedom to seek employment. Legal protection for workers can be facilitated through preventive strategies, such as strengthening labor regulations and oversight, as well as through enforcement actions, including civil litigation and the resolution of industrial disputes.

This study was designed to measure the extent to which employee benefits influence employee performance within the Regional House of Representatives of Mamasa Regency office environment. The research employed an associative quantitative approach and involved all 51 employees as research subjects using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, direct observation, and document analysis, then processed using multiple regression analysis assisted by SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that employee salaries and benefits have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, with a significance value of 0.017 < 0.05. The regression analysis also showed that both variables provide a significant influence on employee performance, indicated by an F-count value of 67.260, which is greater than the F-table value of 3.19. In addition, the coefficient of determination value of 0.784 indicates that 78.4% of the variation in employee performance can be explained by employee income and benefits. These findings demonstrate that adequate employee compensation is a crucial factor in encouraging higher motivation, improving work productivity, and supporting better employee performance within the organization.

Work discipline is a crucial element in improving employee performance, particularly in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector such as automotive workshops, which often face managerial and structural challenges. This study aims to explore the understanding, implementation, and influence of work discipline on employee performance at Gandi Jaya Motor Workshop, Jombang, within a local context characterized by religious values and informal work culture. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and were analyzed thematically. The findings reveal that work discipline is perceived as a form of personal responsibility driven by leadership example and religious values, rather than by formal systems alone. External factors such as limited infrastructure and the absence of a structured HR evaluation system also affect performance effectiveness. These findings expand the scope of Work Discipline and Employee Performance theories by incorporating social and cultural dimensions as determinants of work behavior. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for a humanistic approach to HR management in MSMEs and recommends further exploration with broader participant coverage and more diverse methodological approaches.

Bureaucracy plays a crucial role in the management of public administration and government services in Indonesia. However, various bureaucratic reform initiatives implemented by the government still face significant obstacles, particularly those related to bureaucratic mindset, organizational culture, and the work ethic of civil servants. This research aims to examine the challenges faced in changing bureaucratic mindsets and evaluate their impact on the implementation of bureaucratic reforms in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a literature review, examining various books, scientific articles, and previous studies related to bureaucracy, public administration, public services, and bureaucratic reform. The findings of this study indicate that the bureaucratic mindset in Indonesia is still influenced by a hierarchical, formal, structured culture that prioritizes power. This situation negatively impacts the quality of public services, innovation within the bureaucracy, policy effectiveness, and the level of public trust in government institutions. In addition, the resistance to change, lack of transformational leadership, and low adaptability to digitalization are the main obstacles in the efforts to reform the bureaucracy. This research concludes that bureaucratic reform requires not only changes in the structure and administrative system but also a transformation in organizational culture, leadership style, and mindset of the apparatus to create a professional, adaptable, transparent bureaucracy that focuses on public service.

The furniture industry is a strategic sector in the regional economy, including in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, where the JeparaWaidoko furniture business owned by Mr. Agus Komarudin has been operating since 2010. In running its business, Mebel JeparaWaidoko faces various operational risks that have the potential to disrupt production continuity, employee safety, and financial stability. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the risk management process at this business, including risk identification, risk analysis and assessment, evaluation and prioritization, and implementation and monitoring of risk controls. The method used was descriptive qualitative, using in-depth interviews with the business owner and field observations. The study identified three main risks: the risk of flooding, the risk of workplace accidents due to the use of production machinery, and the risk of rising raw material prices. All three are categorized as high-priority risks requiring planned and systematic management. These findings indicate that risk management practices at Mebel JeparaWaidoko remain informal and intuitive, despite the implementation of simple control measures. This study recommends formalizing an ISO 31000-based risk management system, improving occupational health and safety programs, and diversifying raw material suppliers as medium-term strategic steps

Lumbar flexibility refers to the maximum capacity of the muscles in the lumbar spine to move freely. Impairment in functional movement may lead to restricted mobility, which can be influenced by disruption of biomotor components, particularly lumbar spinal flexibility. Flexibility may be affected by both internal and external factors, including age and duration of sitting during work. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between sitting duration and age with lumbar flexibility using the Modified Schober Test among employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia, Lhokseumawe City. This study applied a cross-sectional design and was conducted in December 2023 in the prayer room area of the PT Bank Syariah Indonesia branch office. Sampling was carried out using a total sampling technique involving 46 respondents. Data collection was performed by measuring lumbar flexibility using the Modified Schober Test method. The results showed that the highest proportion of respondents had limited lumbar flexibility, accounting for 24 respondents (52.2%). The majority of respondents had a sitting duration of 7–9 hours, totaling 26 respondents (56.5%), while the largest age group was 26–35 years, consisting of 23 respondents (50%). Spearman-Rank correlation analysis demonstrated a relationship between sitting duration and lumbar flexibility measured by the Modified Schober Test (r = 0.662). In addition, the relationship between age and lumbar flexibility also showed a correlation based on the Spearman-Rank test (r = -0.321). The study concluded that longer sitting duration and increasing age were associated with greater limitation in lumbar flexibility among employees of PT Bank Syariah Indonesia, Lhokseumawe City.

Islamic education management in the contemporary era is no longer adequate if understood solely as an administrative activity, but must be built on a solid philosophical, ethical, and spiritual foundation. This article aims to analyze the concept of Islamic education management from the perspective of Al-Ghazali and Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and examine the relevance of its implementation for contemporary Islamic education management. This study uses a qualitative approach with a library research type. Data were obtained from the primary works of both figures and various relevant secondary sources, then analyzed through a comparative-conceptual approach with qualitative content analysis techniques and hermeneutic reading. The results show that Al-Ghazali emphasizes the ethical-spiritual dimension of education through the integration of knowledge, charity, morals, and purification of the soul, while al-Attas emphasizes the epistemological-philosophical dimension through the concepts of ta'dib, adab, and the Islamic worldview. Both have a common ground in the view that Islamic education must be directed at the formation of knowledgeable, civilized, and moral human beings, and should not be reduced to a technical process with neutral value. In terms of implementation, this study synthesizes the thoughts of both figures relevant to strengthening education, leadership, curriculum and learning management, institutional culture formation, and holistic educational evaluation. Therefore, Islamic educational management is ideally built on a foundation of ethical-spiritual and epistemological-philosophical integration to ensure effective, valuable, and transcendental-oriented educational governance.

Smoking behavior is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension, with hypertension prevalence generally increasing alongside higher cigarette consumption and longer smoking duration. Research on hypertension prevalence among productive-age smokers in Indonesia using national-scale data remains scarce in Indonesian publications. This study aims to analyze factors influencing hypertension among productive-age smokers in Indonesia in 2015, utilizing data from the Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) 2015. The research employs a quantitative design with an analytical observational approach using a cross-sectional study. The sample comprises 10,677 productive-age smokers in Indonesia, selected via multi-stage random sampling across 32 provinces in 2015. Independent variables include age, gender, employment status, work region, cigarettes smoked, smoking duration, and daily cigarette consumption, while the dependent variable is hypertension. Hypertension prevalence among productive-age smokers in Indonesia in 2015 reached 8.53%, with significant predictors including age ≥36 years, female gender, employment status, smoking intensity of 21–30 or >31 cigarettes/day, and smoking duration >16 years—reflecting multifactorial interactions of biological, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors. Accordingly, recommendations include routine screening at primary health centers for at-risk groups, tobacco control programs based on dose-duration, economic empowerment for the unemployed, intensive screening with lifestyle counseling by healthcare providers, and longitudinal designs for future causal studies.