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Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicle and its causes are multifactorial. Smoking causes changes in skin microcirculation, keratinocytes, fibroblasts and blood vessels. Physical activity can cause acne vulgaris because there is an increase in sweat secretion followed by sebum hypersecretion. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between smoking and physical activity with the incidence of acne vulgaris. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design conducted in December 2021 at the Faculty of Medicine, Unand and the Griya Satya Clinic. The research population was male students of the Faculty of Medicine, Unand batch 2018. The method used total sampling method, there were 61 respondents in the  age range of 19-22 years. The data obtained were primary data from a questionnaire and the diagnosis was confirmed by extraction of comedones. The analysis uses the chi-square test to determine the relationship between variables.Results: The results of statistical test  using thetest chi-square showed that, there is no significant relationship between smoking habits and the incidence of acne vulgaris (p = 0.335), there is no significant relationship between physical activity habits and the incidence of acne vulgaris (p value = 0.851), there is no relationship significant relationship between smoking habits and physical activity with the incidence of acne (p value = 0.335). Conclusion: Medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, most of them had light smoking habit and most of them had moderate-to-heavy physical activity. And there is no relationship between smoking and physical activity toward the incidence of acne vulgaris.  

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between Christian Religious Education Teachers Teaching Creativity and Character and the Learning Activeness of Class XI Students at HKBP 2 Tarutung Private High School for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used in this research is a descriptive quantitative research method. The population was all class Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 43 items, namely 30 items for variable X and 13 items for variable Y. The results of data analysis showed that: 1) A positive relationship test obtained a value rxy = 0,470 > rtable(=0,05,n=42) = 0,304 thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable X and variable Y. 2) A significant relationship test was obtained nilai tcount= 3,371 > ttable(=0,05,dk=n-2=40)=2,021 Thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. So it is known that there is a positive and significant relationship between the Teaching Creativity of Christian Religious Education Teachers and Character and the Learning Activeness of Class XI Students of HKBP 2 Tarutung Private High School for the 2013/2024 Academic Year: Thus Ha is accepted and H0¬ is rejected.

Researchers took the object of research at PT Hyla Abadi, due to a decrease in customer satisfaction which was thought to be due to the influence of product quality and price. Research used is a quantitative approach. The type of research used in this research is descriptive quantitative. In accordance with the research objectivesThe population and samples used were 80 company customers and the sampling used was saturated sampling. used for validity and reliability tests were 30 customers at the same company. Based on the results of the T test, the Sig value of the effect of product quality on customer satisfaction is 0.074 <0.05. It can be concluded that there is no effect of product quality on customer satisfaction. Based on the results of the T test, the Sig value of the effect of price on customer satisfaction is 0.000 <0.05, it can be concluded that there is an effect of price on customer satisfaction. Based on the results of the F test, the significance value of the simultaneous effect of product quality and price variables on customer satisfaction is 0.000 <0.05, so the simultaneous test is accepted, which means that there is a simultaneous effect of product quality and price on customer satisfaction. So it can be concluded partially that the product quality variable has no significant effect on the customer satisfaction variable, but the price variable has a significant effect on customer satisfaction.

Human Resources are a valuable asset and are the focus of every company. Therefore, so that employees can be active at work and have high work morale, companies need something that can motivate their employees, namely by providing support in the form of compensation and work discipline. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of compensation and work discipline on employee performance at the South Jakarta City Central Statistics Agency. The method used is a quantitative descriptive method. The sampling technique in this research was a saturated sample with a sample size of 60 respondents. Then this research shows that compensation and work discipline simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance and partially the compensation variable does not have a significant effect while the work discipline variable has a significant effect.

This research aims to analyze the contribution of credit, level of member satisfaction, and credit services to increasing business income through credit services for members of the Karya Cipta Mandiri Cooperative in Sendangwaru Village, Semarang Regency, Central Java. Using a quantitative approach and SPSS statistical tools, research was conducted on 150 cooperative members who used credit for productive activities. According to the results of descriptive statistical data analysis, member satisfaction levels, credit services, credit contributions, and income increases are all average variables. Classic assumptions such as normality, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, and autocorrelation were tested to verify the multiple linear regression model used in the research. According to multiple linear regression analysis, credit contribution and member satisfaction levels have a positive and significant effect on increasing members' business income. In contrast, credit services are not proven to have a significant effect on increasing income. Simultaneous and partial tests show that the three independent variables influence the dependent variable simultaneously.

As time grows and the population increases. Making the company and beverage sector experience a significant increase, one of the popular types at this time is the coffee industry. One way to retain existing consumers and attract potential buyers by paying attention to reputation. The strategy used is brand image. A good brand image can differentiate consumer brands with their choice of competing brands. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand image, service quality and price on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, then to determine the most dominant variable in influencing consumer interest in soul promise coffee. The sample in this study amounted to 222 respondents using purposive sampling data collection techniques. The data is then processed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method with smartPLS software. Based on the test results, it is known that Brand Image has no effect on Customer Satisfacion and Price also has no effect on Customer Satisfaction, then Service Quality also has no effect on Customer Satisfaction. While Brand Image has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty and Price has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty, then Customer Satisfaction has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty.

This journal focuses on the Effect of Service Quality and Price Perception on Customer Purchase Interest. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of service quality and price perception on customer buying interest. This study uses a quantitative approach method based on statistical data. And the data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 100 respondents who had made purchases at Yoehan Busana Citayam. The data collection method uses observation and questionnaires with data processing using SPSS version 25, with the data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis, partial significance test (t test), simultaneous significance test (F test), and determination coefficient test (R2 test). The results showed that service quality (X1) and price perceptions (X2) partially (t test) had a positive and significant effect on customer buying interest (Y). then simultaneously service quality and price perceptions affect customer buying interest with a value of Fcount (54.165) > Ftabel (3.09). The results of the coefficient of determination (R2) show that service quality and price perceptions can be explained by the customer purchase interest variable by 52.8%. The remaining 48.2% is explained by other variables not examined.

Companies can invest time and resources in developing, motivating, and nurturing the well-being of their employees. This not only has an impact on short-term success, but also on the company's long-term growth and sustainability. The purpose of this study is to analyze the Influence of Work Discipline on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as an Intervening Variable in Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan, Malang Regency. The method used is quantitative in the form of explanatory research. The data was collected with a questionnaire that was distributed to all staff at Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan, Malang Regency, totaling 80 people. Meanwhile, the data analysis used is SEM with PLS as the analysis technique. The results of the study showed that work discipline had an effect on employee performance at Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan, Malang Regency. Work discipline affects work motivation at Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan Malang Regency. Work motivation affects employee performance at Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan, Malang Regency. Work discipline affects employee performance through work motivation at Perumda Tirta Kanjuruhan, Malang Regency. The conclusion in this study is that work discipline includes punctuality, precision, and consistency in carrying out tasks. Meanwhile, work motivation is a key factor that encourages employees to achieve their goals and give their best performance.

PT Kranji Jaya Abadi is a leader in the construction industry with a major speciali-zation in infrastructure development and large-scale commercial projects. In em-ployee performance efforts, the role of servant leadership and communication is very important, because both are key parts to create a comfortable work environ-ment and produce quality Human Resources (HR). The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of servant leadership and communication on the performance of PT Kranji Jaya Abadi employees. Especially to find out how much each of these independent variables contributes to employee performance. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with a statistical approach with data processing using SPSS 22. Data was collected through observation and dissemination of ques-tionnaires involving 32 employees of PT Kranji Jaya Abadi. The results of the re-search on serviceleadership and communication were stated to have a positive and significant influence on the performance of the teachers.  PT Kranji Jaya Abadi is expected to continue to develop and strengthen the practice of servant leadership and maintain good communication at all managerial levels.  This is expected to im-prove overall employee performance and encourage the achievement of company goals.

PT Kranji Jaya Abadi is a construction industry specializing in infrastructure development and large-scale commercial projects. This study aims to determine the effect of compensation and motivation on employee job satisfaction at PT Kranji Jaya Abadi. The research uses quantitative methods and data processing with SPSS 22. The population in this study consists of 32 respondents, with the sample being the entire population of 32 respondents. The sample was selected using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires involving 32 employees of PT Kranji Jaya Abadi. The results reveal that the compensation variable has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, with a T_count = 2.755 > T_table = 2.045 and a significance value of 0.010 < 0.05. Motivation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, showing a T_count = 5.485 > T_table = 2.045 and a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05. The F test results show an F_count = 94.042 > F_table = 3.328 with a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05, indicating that compensation and motivation simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. It is expected that the company maintains compensation and motivation to further enhance employee job satisfaction for the betterment of current and future employees.

The purpose of this study is to collect data and information and analyze related to profitability, leverage and company size on income smoothing in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018 - 2022. The method used in this study is quantitative with a descriptive and associative approach. The sample used in this study was 67 companies through purposive sampling. The data used in this study are secondary data (indirect observation). The data analysis method uses panel data regression analysis (pooled data) with STATA software version 17. The results of the study show that partially shows that the profitability/ROA variable does not affect income smoothing, as well as leverage/DER does not affect income smoothing, while company size significantly affects income smoothing. Simultaneously, profitability, leverage and company size do not affect income smoothing in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Because the significance level is > 0.05.

Responding to the problem of low critical thinking skills at SMK Negeri 4 Surabaya, this research aims to determine the direct influence of learning independence and self-confidence on critical thinking skills, the indirect effect of learning independence and learning self-confidence on critical thinking skills with learning motivation as an intervening variable. This type of research is explanatory research and uses saturated sampling techniques. The population of this research includes all students in classes X and XI concentrating on Office Management skills at SMK Negeri 4 Surabaya with a total sample of 175 students. The questionnaire data collection technique was analyzed using path analysis with the help of SmartPLS software. The results of the research show that independent learning has a direct positive and significant effect on critical thinking skills. Self-confidence also has a direct positive and significant influence on critical thinking abilities.

In the execution of regional autonomy, local taxes and levies stand as crucial sources of local revenue aimed at financing various endeavors of local governance. The South Kalimantan Provincial Government has regional financial challenges in the future, in increasing the independence and optimization of its local taxes in order to increase PAD. The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of entertainment tax, restaurant tax, and hotel tax on regional original income. This study employed quantitative methods, utilizing secondary data extracted from the South Kalimantan regional government financial report (LKPD) spanning from 2019 to 2021.The sampling technique used is a saturated sample. the regression test results prove that restaurant and entertainment taxes have no effect on (PAD) while hotel taxes have a positive effect on (PAD). The limitation of this study is that the independent variables used are limited to three types of local tax variables, namely restaurant, entertainment and hotel taxes, without making demographic factors, area and income level as intervening or moderating variables. Local taxes will be able to have a positive influence if supported by adequate demographic and geographic factors. 

PT BONA MESTY GEMILANG was established in 2002, which has its head office and factory in Cikarang - West Java, PT BONA MESTY GEMILANG is a manufacturer and supplier of Gloves and Personal Protective Equipment in Indonesia. BONA GLOVES produces PU Gloves, Knit Gloves, Rubber / latex gloves, Nitrile Gloves, PVC Gloves, Cotton Fabric Gloves, Nylon Fabric Gloves, Aprons and masks. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of price and product quality on consumer purchase satisfaction of PT BONA MESTY GEMILANG gloves on Jl. Villa Mutiara Cikarang No.1 Blok G5 19, Ciantra, South Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java 17530. This research method is a quantitative method with data collection techniques based on a questionnaire of 100 people. In determining the sample, the researcher used a nonprobability sampling method and the data collection technique was measured using a Likert Scale from primary and secondary data sources. After the data is collected, the analysis method used by the research is Quality Test, Classical Assumption Test, Multiple Regression Analysis and hypothesis testing. The results showed that partially, the bona gloves variable had a positive and significant effect on purchase satisfaction. The quality variable has a positive and significant effect on purchase satisfaction. The production quality variable has a positive and significant effect on purchase satisfaction

This research aims to analyze the influence of competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence on the performance of Burger King Semarang employees. The method used was quantitative with a sample of 109 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis includes descriptive analysis of variables, classical assumption tests (normality, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity), multiple linear regression analysis, as well as t tests, f tests and coefficient of determination tests. The research results show: (1) The t test shows that competence (tcount = 0.002 > ttable 0.05) and emotional intelligence (tcount = 0.000 < ttable 0.05) have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. (2) The F test shows the value of Fcount = 0.000 < Ftable = 0.05, indicating that simultaneously competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence have a significant effect on employee performance. (3) The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.979) shows that 97.9% of the variation in employee performance can be explained by the variables of competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence, while the remaining 2.1% is influenced by other variables such as work experience, incentives and promotions. position.      

The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of product quality, price perception and electronic word of mouth on purchasing decisions. This research was conducted using quantitative metodhs. The population in the study involved Vaseline hand and body lotion in Semarang City, with a sample of 96 respondent selected using a purposive sampling technique. The data analyzed is primary data collected using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the SPSS version 26 test, the results of the research instrument showed the all indicators were declared valid and all variables were declared reliable. The results of the t test and regression coefficient show that the product quality variable has a positive and significant effect on decisions, electronic word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, while price perception does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions. Based on the model test results, the three independent variables were able to explain 64.3 percent of the dependent variable.

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers on Student Learning Motivation in class XI of SMK Negeri 1 Raya. The method used is a descriptive quantitative research method, with a population of 237 students and a sample taken of 25% so that the sample for this research is 59 students using Random Sampling techniques. The instrument used in this research used a closed questionnaire of 33 questions, of which 20 questionnaire items were for variable X and 20 items were for variable Y which had been tested on 33 students outside the research sample. The results of the research show that there is a positive and significant influence between the Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers on Student Learning Motivation in class XI of SMK Negeri 1 Raya. 1) Test the relationship between rcount > rtable, namely 0.574>0.226; 2) Significant test tcount>ttable, namely 5.292>2.021; 3) Determination test, namely 32.94%; 4) The regression equation is obtained from Y ̂= 14.91+0.69X ; 5) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable = (α= 0.05, dk numerator k = 19, dk denominator = n-2 = 59-2 = 57) namely 27.87> 1.40. Thus Ha, namely that there is a positive and significant influence between the Social Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers on Student Learning Motivation in class XI of SMK Negeri 1 Raya is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The aim of this research is to find out whether there is a significant influence of the Talking Stick learning model and the learning motivation of class VIII students at SMP N 4 Tarutung for the 2023/2024 academic year. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental designs research type in the form of a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population was all Protestant Christian students in class VIII of SMP Negeri 4 Tarutung consisting of 4 classes totaling 121 students and a sample of 31 people was determined using purposive sampling. Data was collected using a closed questionnaire with 30 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence on the Talking Stick learning model on the learning motivation of Christian Religious Education students and character in class VIII SMP Negeri 4 Tarutung for the 2023/2024 academic year as evidenced by the significant test obtained by the value tcount > ttable (α=0 .05; dk=n-1=30) which is 7.197 > 2.042, thus there is a significant influence between variable X and variable Y. Thus H0 is rejected and Ha is that there is a positive and significant influence on the Talking Stick learning model on learning motivation students of Christian Religious Education and character education in class VIII of SMP Negeri 4 Tarutung for the 2023/2024 academic year were accepted.

Analyzing influence of financial literacy, information technology, and minimum capital on interest in investing in shares in the Islamic capital market. Financial literacy (X1) has a significant positive effect on investment interest (Y). Tcount value is 4.156 > Ttable 1.662 and the Sig value is 0.000 < 0.05. Information technology (X2) has a significant positive influence on Investment Interest (Y). Calculated T value of the information technology variable is 6.120 > 1.662 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Minimum capital (X3) has an insignificant positive influence on investment interest (Y). The T value of the minimum capital variable is 2.812 > 1.662 with a significance value of 0.06 > 0.05. Financial literacy, information technology and minimum capital together have a significant effect on investment interest. Significance values ​​(X1), (X2) and (X3) simultaneously influence (Y) by 0.000 < 0.005 and value of Fcount > Ftable (79.354 > 2.700).

Legislation regarding judicial examination procedures requires forensic experts, article 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code paragraph (1), explains that in the case of an investigator for the purposes of justice regarding a victim who has been injured, poisoned or died allegedly because of an incident which constitutes a criminal act, the judiciary has the authority to submit a request expert information. In medical experts, justice and other experts. Why do you need a forensic doctor? Because it is impossible for investigators, judges, prosecutors to know all the knowledge in the field of medicine which will later be used to deal with criminal cases related to the human body, for example: violence, murder, suicide. With this, the authorities will ask for help from a doctor as an expert witness, the doctor's testimony as an expert witness, the doctor's testimony is regulated by law. In handling murder cases, a forensic autopsy is needed which will provide clear information regarding criminal cases. Accordingly, a forensic autopsy will produce tools that can be used as evidence in deciding a case by a judge. With a forensic autopsy, the cause of a person's death will be known. Therefore, an autopsy is very much needed in the investigation of criminal acts of murder and during the trial process. This research aims to understand the process of proving the criminal act of murder in the Gorontalo District Court with case number 61/PID.B/2023/PN.GTO. and the use of autopsy evidence in the process of proving this research is analyzed normatively, namely research that analyzes the reciprocal relationship between legal facts and social facts which can be seen as independent variables and social facts as dependent variables. murder that was not accompanied by an autopsy.