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Risky sexual behavior among adolescents is an increasingly concerning public health issue, particularly due to the lack of comprehensive sexual education in school and family environments. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge, awareness, and preventive attitudes of students at SMA Negeri 2 Tomohon regarding the dangers of free sex and the importance of maintaining reproductive health. The method used was educational socialization through interactive lectures, demonstrations, and open discussions involving 60 students as participants. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure improvements in participants' knowledge. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge, with the average pre-test score of 52.3 increasing to 80.7 in the post-test (a 54.3% improvement). A total of 91.7% of participants reached the good knowledge category after the activity, compared to only 18.3% before the activity. Participants also demonstrated more positive and critical attitudes toward the risks of free association. This activity affirms that interactive education-based socialization on reproductive health is effective in improving adolescent understanding. It is recommended that schools integrate reproductive health content regularly in counseling guidance programs to strengthen the sustainability of this activity's impact.

This study aims to analyze the potential of eupatorin found in Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus) as an anticancer agent using in silico methods. Eupatorin was selected due to its promising biological activity reported in previous literature. The research employed compound structure data registered in PubChem, analyzed through PASS Online for pharmacological activity prediction, ProTox-II for toxicity evaluation, and pkCSM for ADMET parameters. The results indicated that eupatorin has a high probability of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation with significant pharmacological activity values. Toxicity predictions showed a safe profile with an LD50 supporting its potential therapeutic use. ADMET analysis demonstrated that eupatorin possesses good bioavailability, adequate absorption and distribution, and minimal metabolic interactions, supporting its efficacy as an anticancer compound. These findings suggest that eupatorin could be an important candidate for herbalbased drug development, particularly for cancer therapy, and provide opportunities for further research through in vitro and in vivo experiments to validate anticancer activity comprehensively.

Eukaryotic microorganisms, particularly fungi and protists, play a vital role in ecosystems, as well as in microbiology studies and biology education. The complex structure of eukaryotic cells, such as a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, enables these two groups to perform diverse physiological functions and adapt to their environments. This study aims to synthesize the literature on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells in fungi and protists and their implications for biology learning. The method used is a literature review with a descriptive qualitative approach through analysis of relevant scientific sources. The results of this study indicate that understanding the structure of eukaryotic cells in fungi and protists is not only important in the context of microbiology but also contributes to strengthening understanding of the concept of cell structure and function and making biology learning more contextual and meaningful.

The Regional Public Library of Sidoarjo Regency plays an important role as a public facility in supporting the development of community literacy. Along with population growth and the advancement of the education sector, the library is required to provide spaces that are comfortable, safe, and inclusive for all users. However, existing conditions indicate various architectural problems that potentially hinder the optimal function of the library. This study aims to identify architectural issues at the Regional Public Library of Sidoarjo Regency, including building conditions, spatial layout, user comfort, and the availability of thematic literacy facilities and inclusive spaces. The research method employed observation and literature review. Field observation was conducted to document the actual conditions of the building and library facilities, while the literature review focused on library standards, building regulations, and relevant architectural theories. The results show that although the library building is structurally adequate, the quality of space has not fully met the required standards of comfort, safety, and functionality. The spatial arrangement remains conventional and lacks flexibility, limiting its ability to support diverse literacy activities. In addition, thematic literacy facilities and the application of inclusive design principles are still limited. This study concludes that architectural development efforts are needed, focusing on improving spatial quality, implementing adaptive spatial planning, and providing more diverse and inclusive literacy facilities. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for future development planning of the Regional Public Library of Sidoarjo Regency in order to enhance its role as an educational public space and a community literacy center.

This study discusses the four pillars of digital transformation that are currently changing the business landscape in Indonesia, namely the digital ecosystem, digital twin technology, open innovation framework, and agile transformation. This study aims to identify and explain the key concepts underlying digital business innovation and its impact on business development in the modern era. The method used is a literature study with descriptive analysis of various primary and secondary sources related to digital innovation. The findings show that the application of these four pillars drives operational efficiency, increased cross-sector collaboration, accelerated product and service innovation, and increased business competitiveness. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of adopting a holistic digital strategy for companies to survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market. By understanding and implementing these pillars of digital transformation, Indonesian businesses can leverage the latest technologies to create innovative and sustainable business models.

The development of digital technology has encouraged businesses to utilize social media as an effective marketing tool, particularly in the fashion industry targeting Generation Z. In addition to digital promotional strategies, product quality is also an important factor influencing consumers’ purchase decisions. This study aims to analyze the effect of social media marketing and product quality on purchase decisions among consumers of Jims Honey Kaliwungu Branch. This research employed an explanatory type with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 100 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using validity testing, reliability testing, multiple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination with the assistance of SPSS. The results show that social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, with a t-value of 2.293 greater than the t-table value of 1.984 and a significance value below 0.05. Product quality also has a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, with a t-value of 6.631 greater than the t-table value of 1.984 and a significance value below 0.05. Simultaneously, social media marketing and product quality have a significant effect on purchase decisions, with an F-value of 25.994 greater than the F-table value of 3.09 and a significance value below 0.05. The coefficient of determination of 0.349 indicates that both independent variables contribute 34.9% to purchase decisions. These findings confirm that product quality has a more dominant influence than social media marketing in encouraging purchase decisions among consumers of Jims Honey Kaliwungu Branch.

This research examines the influence of the Webtoon platform on the creativits and literary marketing of Gen – Z in Indonesia, with a focus on the increasingly common trasition of digital content to physical books. The research background is grounded in the rapid growth of Webtoon as a platform for illustrated stories accessed by millions of young users via mobile devices, enabling affordable creative expression, but often encountering adaptation challenges to print formats due to differences in distribution and monetization. The primary objective is to analyze how Webtoon shapes the creative processes of young writers and their literary marketing strategies. The research method is qualitative, involving in-depth analysis of 10 popular Webtoons on the Webtoon platform that have been adapted into physical books, with emphasis on narrative elements, visuals, community interactions, and marketing patterns. Findings reveal that Webtoon fosters creativity through collaboration features and instant feedback, resulting in more dynamic original stories, while the transition to physical books enhances market visibility by 20-30% via digital promotion, although hindered by copyright complexities and production costs. The implications of this research underscore the importance of collaboration between traditional publishers and Webtoon to establish a hybrid literary ecosystem that sustainably supports Generation Z talent.

This study analyzes pragmatic phenomena in digital communication, particularly those related to speech acts and their impact on public perception in the controversial case of an ice cube seller accused without clear basis by the authorities. This study applies a qualitative approach with a pragmatic analysis method based on discourse analysis. Data sources were obtained from online media news, social media posts, and official statements circulating in the digital public space. The analysis techniques used include identifying types of speech acts, interpreting implied meanings based on context, and analyzing public responses. The results show that statements from the authorities contain implications that trigger negative views even though they are not supported by strong evidence. This results in perlocutionary effects in the form of social stigma, reputational damage, and psychological stress for the victim. Conversely, the victim's communication strategies, which include being polite, defensive, and informative, can build a positive image and attract public sympathy. Furthermore, social media plays a crucial role in accelerating the spread of meaning and strengthening the construction of opinions through mass support and criticism. This research makes a significant contribution to enriching the study of pragmatics in the context of digital communication and emphasizes the importance of language ethics, media literacy, and pragmatic awareness in creating responsible public communication.

Digital transformation has reshaped the landscape of MSMEs in Indonesia, particularly those managed by Generation Z. This study aims to analyze key success factors of Generation Z MSMEs in building sustainable digital business ecosystems. The research employs a systematic literature review methodology by analyzing various academic sources, industry reports, and related publications from 2019-2024. Findings reveal five primary success factors: adaptive digital technology adoption, high digital literacy, social media utilization as marketing strategy, collaboration within digital ecosystems, and business sustainability orientation. Generation Z MSMEs demonstrate advantages in leveraging e-commerce platforms, digital payments, and data analytics for decision-making. Research implications provide strategic recommendations for MSME practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders in developing ecosystems that support sustainable digital business growth, while emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure and business mentoring aligned with digital native generation characteristics.

The Fréchet distribution is one of the commonly used Extreme Value Distributions (EVDs) in statistical modeling and heavy-tailed data analysis, where it plays an important role in describing product lifetimes as well as climatic and financial phenomena. The estimation of its two parameters, namely the shape parameter and the scale parameter, is traditionally based on the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) method. However, maximizing the likelihood function for this distribution involves numerical difficulties, which necessitates the use of numerical optimization methods. In this study, we propose the use of the Aquila Optimizer (AO), a recent metaheuristic algorithm inspired by the hunting behavior of eagles, as an efficient numerical tool for maximizing the likelihood function of the Fréchet distribution. The objective function was formulated as the negative log-likelihood function (-LogL), and the Aquila Optimizer was employed to obtain the optimal estimates of the distribution parameters. Several simulation experiments with different sample sizes were conducted to compare the performance of the proposed method with a conventional approach represented by the Nelder–Mead method, using the Mean Squared Error (MSE) criterion. The simulation results demonstrated that the Aquila Optimizer outperformed the Nelder–Mead algorithm in many cases, although the superiority was slight. The results also showed that both algorithms were consistent, as their MSE values decreased with increasing sample size. In addition, a practical application was carried out using real data, and the results of the survival function estimation indicated a good fit.

Public service is a key indicator in evaluating local government performance; however, various service issues continue to generate increasing public complaints. This study aims to analyze trends in public complaints, identify the most frequently reported institutions, and examine the types of maladministration and the status of complaint resolution through the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia in South Sulawesi Province during 2023–2025. This study offers novelty by providing an integrated analysis of complaint trends, distribution of reported institutions, types of maladministration, and resolution outcomes based on Ombudsman data at the regional level. This research employs a qualitative approach using document analysis, with public complaint reports as the unit of analysis. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that local governments are the most frequently reported institutions (55.1%), with dominant maladministration types including procedural deviations and prolonged delays. Several complaints were proven to involve maladministration and were resolved through the Ombudsman’s supervisory mechanism. These findings highlight that public complaints serve as an important instrument in enhancing accountability and transparency in public service delivery. Therefore, local governments need to strengthen service standards, improve the capacity of public officials, and develop more effective complaint management systems.

The Panji Story is one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) that has historical, cultural, and local identity values, especially for the people of Kediri. However, currently, the community's understanding of the Panji Story tends to be limited and is often considered only as a romantic story, so that the historical and cultural values contained therein are not fully understood. This activity aims to strengthen the community's understanding of the Panji Story as a source of history and local cultural heritage through a national seminar. The activity was conducted in the form of a seminar involving presentations by expert speakers, interactive discussions, and question and answer sessions with participants from various backgrounds, such as students, the general public, and cultural activists. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding and awareness of the historical, cultural, and educational value of the Panji Story. Participants not only understood the diversity of versions of the Panji Story, but also began to view it as an important part of local cultural identity that needs to be preserved and sustained. This activity showed that national seminars can be an effective educational medium in building collective public awareness of the sustainable preservation of local history and culture.

Self-confidence is an important psychological aspect that affects students' academic, social, and emotional success. Students with low self-confidence often struggle with interactions, expressing opinions, and optimizing their academic potential, which can negatively impact their personal development in school. Therefore, this issue requires attention through appropriate guidance and counseling services. This study aims to review various guidance and counseling strategies to address low self-confidence in students based on a literature review of the last six years. The method used is a library study with a traditional literature review approach, analyzing 15 national and international journal articles. The results indicate that low self-confidence is influenced by internal factors (such as negative self-concept and low self-efficacy) and external factors (such as bullying experiences and lack of social support). The impacts include decreased academic performance, social barriers, and negative emotions such as anxiety. Various guidance strategies, such as individual counseling, group counseling with sociodrama, and empathetic teacher communication, have proven effective in enhancing students' self-confidence. These findings suggest that low self-confidence is not a permanent condition but can be addressed through planned and ongoing guidance interventions. .

Bureaucratic reform in Indonesia has encouraged the strengthening of civil service management oriented toward performance through the policy of appointing Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK) in order to improve the effectiveness of public organizations. This study aims to analyze the performance of PPPK in supporting the implementation of tasks at the Environmental Agency of Jambi City by using Mangkunegara’s performance theory as the analytical framework. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation, and then analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results show that the performance of PPPK is generally in the good category and contributes positively to organizational effectiveness. This is reflected in the aspects of work quality, work quantity, and responsibility as explained in Mangkunegara’s performance theory. The alignment between job placement and competence, increased work motivation due to employment status certainty, and organizational support through training and coaching are the main factors supporting performance optimization. However, there are still constraints, particularly the suboptimal understanding of main duties and functions, thus requiring strengthened organizational communication and continuous capacity development. This study confirms that competency-based management and systematic development of PPPK play an important role in improving the effectiveness of task implementation in the public sector.

This study aims to analyze the effect of promotion and price on the purchase decision of IM3 SIM cards among the people of Maumere City. The study uses a quantitative method with a causal associative approach. Data was obtained through the distribution of questionnaires to respondents who use IM3 SIM cards, with a Likert scale instrument. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression. The results of the study indicate that partially, promotion has a significant effect on purchase decisions, as does price, which is also proven to have a significant effect. Simultaneously, promotion and price have a significant effect on purchase decisions, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.986. This means that 98.6% of the variation in purchase decisions is influenced by promotion and price, while the remaining 1.4% is influenced by other factors outside this study. These findings indicate that appropriate promotional strategies and proper pricing play an important role in enhancing consumer purchase decisions. The research results are expected to provide input for companies, particularly telecommunications service providers, to develop more effective marketing strategies.

This community service project aims to accentuate inclusive values among the youth of Tanjung Dapura, Makassar City, to strengthen social cohesion in a heterogeneous urban environment. The implementation methods included team consolidation, material preparation, and strategic coordination with local government authorities. The core activities were conducted through participatory counseling and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) to independently analyze social exclusion challenges. The materials focused on the importance of respecting diversity and the strategic role of youth as inclusive agents of change. The results indicated a significant increase in participants' understanding of inclusion literacy and their ability to formulate creative solutions for local discrimination issues. Evaluation through observation and reflection confirmed a paradigm shift among the youth from passive tolerance toward active participation in embracing differences. This project concludes that the synergy between critical education and collaborative dialogue successfully transforms youth into resilient pillars of social harmony. The accentuation of these inclusive values is expected to become the foundation for a more just and sustainable coastal community in Makassar.

Based on data from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations), it has been predicted that the aquaculture subsector will become one of the most relied-upon resources in the future, especially in meeting food needs, fish-based nutritional needs, and empowering the global community's economy (FAO, 2016). Catfish is a type of freshwater fish that can grow and develop well because it can be cultivated in limited land areas (Marsela, 2018). The frequency of feeding is one of the important factors that need to be considered in catfish farming. To determine the effect of different feeding frequencies on the absolute weight of dumbo catfish, a study was conducted using an experimental design called the Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with 3 treatments and a total of 8 replications. The test treatments were as follows: Treatment 1 (feeding twice a day), Treatment 2 (feeding three times a day), and Treatment 3 (feeding four times a day). The results of the ANOVA test showed a significant value of 0.000 (P < 0.05), indicating a significant difference in each of the different feeding frequencies. The analysis of the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test at a 5% significance level also showed that the relationship between each treatment had a significant value of 0.000 (P < 0.05). The average absolute weight of the fish for Treatment 1 was 12.99 grams, for Treatment 2 was 15.03 grams, and for Treatment 3 was 17.03 grams. The highest growth in the absolute weight of dumbo catfish fry occurred in Treatment 3 (feeding four times a day).

Object detection plays a crucial role in intelligent transportation systems, particularly for outdoor traffic monitoring applications that require accurate and real-time performance under limited computational resources. Recent developments in YOLO-based architectures have introduced multiple model variants; however, their practical performance under constrained training conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study presents a comparative evaluation of YOLOv5, YOLOv7, and YOLOv8 for outdoor traffic object detection using a real-world dataset and identical experimental settings. The main objective of this research is to analyze the robustness and detection quality of different YOLO variants when trained with a limited number of epochs, reflecting practical deployment scenarios. All models were trained and evaluated using the same dataset, preprocessing pipeline, and hardware configuration to ensure a fair comparison. Performance evaluation was conducted using multiple metrics, including precision, recall, mAP@50, Precision–Recall curves, area under the curve (AUC), and peak F1-score. Experimental results indicate that YOLOv5 outperformed YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 in terms of overall detection stability and robustness. The merged Precision–Recall analysis shows that YOLOv5 achieved a higher effective AUC and superior mAP@50, reflecting better global detection performance. In addition, YOLOv5 exhibited a higher peak F1-score, indicating a more balanced trade-off between precision and recall. In contrast, YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 showed performance degradation under limited training conditions despite their more advanced architectures. These findings suggest that YOLOv5 remains a reliable and efficient solution for outdoor traffic object detection, particularly in resource-constrained environments. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation metrics and practical experimental settings when selecting object detection models for real-world applications.

Object detection plays a crucial role in intelligent transportation systems, particularly for outdoor traffic monitoring applications that require accurate and real-time performance under limited computational resources. Recent developments in YOLO-based architectures have introduced multiple model variants; however, their practical performance under constrained training conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study presents a comparative evaluation of YOLOv5, YOLOv7, and YOLOv8 for outdoor traffic object detection using a real-world dataset and identical experimental settings. The main objective of this research is to analyze the robustness and detection quality of different YOLO variants when trained with a limited number of epochs, reflecting practical deployment scenarios. All models were trained and evaluated using the same dataset, preprocessing pipeline, and hardware configuration to ensure a fair comparison. Performance evaluation was conducted using multiple metrics, including precision, recall, mAP@50, Precision–Recall curves, area under the curve (AUC), and peak F1-score. Experimental results indicate that YOLOv5 outperformed YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 in terms of overall detection stability and robustness. The merged Precision–Recall analysis shows that YOLOv5 achieved a higher effective AUC and superior mAP@50, reflecting better global detection performance. In addition, YOLOv5 exhibited a higher peak F1-score, indicating a more balanced trade-off between precision and recall. In contrast, YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 showed performance degradation under limited training conditions despite their more advanced architectures. These findings suggest that YOLOv5 remains a reliable and efficient solution for outdoor traffic object detection, particularly in resource-constrained environments. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation metrics and practical experimental settings when selecting object detection models for real-world applications.

 Low student thesis completion productivity is a challenge in higher education, particularly at UIN Palangka Raya. Thesis writing requires self-regulation skills and time discipline to enable students to complete their final assignments effectively and on time. This study aims to analyze the role of self-regulated learning and time discipline in improving the thesis completion productivity of final-year students. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study design of five final-year students who were in the process of completing or had completed their theses. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, limited observation, and documentation. The data were then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that self-regulated learning plays a role in helping students plan goals, control motivation and emotions, and conduct consistent self-evaluation. Time discipline has been proven effective in reducing procrastination through the implementation of daily schedules, prioritization, and distraction management. Therefore, the integration of self-regulated learning and time discipline is an important strategy in increasing the thesis completion productivity of students and supporting sustainable academic success.