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Job Training Center or often called BLK is a place for training activities to master certain skills so that they can be used as preparation for entering the world of work. Training is one effort to improve the quality of human resources in the world of work. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of knitting skills training activities. This training is also expected to increase the creativity of the training participants in making fashion products or clothing decorations from knitwear that have sales and use value. The methods applied in this training activity are the lecture method and demonstration method on how to knit. The appropriate research method is the questionnaire and observation method. The type of questionnaire used in this research is a closed questionnaire. The data analysis technique from the questionnaire results uses descriptive-qualitative analysis, while the observation results use descriptive analysis. The results of the research cover three main issues, namely: the implementation of knitting training activities that run effectively and according to implementation procedures, the very good impact of knitting training activities for training participants, and the positive response from participants after participating in knitting training activities at BLK Singosari which can be seen from the results of distributing questionnaires and observations during the training activities. The results of distributing the questionnaire showed an increase in the creativity of participants with an average score of 62.5%. Thus, it can be concluded that the effectiveness of this knitting skills training is included in the "Effective" category in increasing creativity at BLK Singosari during 2 meetings with a training time of 3 hours per meeting.

Achieving human development requires GRDP because economic guarantees will increase income and productivity as a result of development, with the main objective being price stabilization (by stabilizing inflation) and preventing the spread of poverty by paying attention to the stability of prices of goods and services on the market. The aim of this research is to determine whether there is an influence of Inflation (X1) and CPI (X2) on GRDP (Y) in Bandar Lampung 2012-2019, either partially or simultaneously. In this research the author uses secondary data with a quantitative approach. The data in this research was obtained through the Central Statistics Agency which was accessed online. So in this research the author used a document study method for collecting secondary data. In analyzing this research the author used the classical assumption test method and multiple linear regression models using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The analytical method used in the research was the classical assumption test. The results of this research show that the GRDP  in Bandar Lampung in 2012-2019 was only influenced by inflation, not by the CPI.The Coefficient of determination shows that inflation and CPI have a Simultaneous influence on GRDP of 77,7%.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is the level of population welfare with indicators including, Education, Health and Income. This research aims to examine the influence of poverty and unemployment levels on the human development index in Lampung Province for 2014-2023. The research methods sourced from the Central Statistics Agency of Lampung Province with multiple regression analysis using Statistics Product for Service Solutions (SPSS) software. The results show that poverty has a significant effect on HDI while unemployment does not have a significant effect on HDI.

In the history of the Indonesian economy. Indonesia often experiences changes in its economic structure. Starting from the beginning of independence, namely the era of the first President of Indonesia, namely Soekarno, until now the Jokowi era. These changes often occur because the economic structure has not boosted the Indonesian economy and is considered unable to improve the welfare of the people. The economic structure is used to shows the composition or arrangement of economic sectors in an economy. Economic structure is also the implementation of existing economic systems with the aim of increasing the welfare of a country through economic development and growth of national income. The economic structure can be seen from four viewpoints, namely macro-sectoral review, financial review, state administration review, and bureaucratic decision-making review. The macro sectoral review and financial review are purely economic reviews, while the state review and decision-making bureaucratic review are political reviews. Dominant or reliable economic sectors can also mean sectors that make the largest contribution to the national product with high growth rates, which are characteristic of an economy.    

This research aims to, (1) describe the process of developing procedural text teaching materials containing local wisdom using the Google Sites website, (2) describe the form of developing procedural text teaching materials containing local wisdom in Simalungun using the Google Sites website, and (3) describe the feasibility of teaching materials procedure text containing local Simalungun wisdom with the help of the Google Sites website. The development of procedural text teaching materials containing Simalungun local wisdom with the help of the Google Sites website uses the ADDIE model which is limited to only going through the analysis, design and development stages. The validation stage involved material expert lecturers, media expert lecturers and two Indonesian language teachers. The sample for this research was 31 class VII students at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar using the Purposive Sample technique. Data collection techniques were interviews and questionnaires. The research instrument was a validation questionnaire sheet for material experts and media experts using Likert scale calculations. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that the product of procedural text teaching materials containing Simalungun local wisdom with the help of the Google Sites website received the "Very Good" criteria with an average of 88.85%, with results from material experts of 83.41% with the "Very Good" criteria. The results from media experts were 88% with the criteria "Very Good" and Indonesian language teachers 92% and 90%, so that the teaching materials were suitable for use as supporting teaching materials in the learning process.

The development of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants (SPPVs) as Renewable Energy in Indonesia is increasingly growing. However, SPPVs have a relatively short lifespan, necessitating the proper management of their waste, particularly solar panels. This research aims are, firstly, to analyse the regulations governing the parties responsible for managing waste from SPPVs that have reached the end of their lifespan. And, secondly, to compare waste management regulations for solar panels implemented in Europe and America as best practices for handling end-of-life SPPV waste. This research employs a normative juridical and comparative-descriptive research method, comparing regulations and implementation of SPPV waste management in Indonesia and other countries. The Finding of this research are in line with Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management and Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021, which states that any person or business entity generating waste is obligated to handle and restore it, in practice, the Power Purchase Agreement stipulates that waste management of SPPVs is the responsibility of the winning Project Company (in this case, the Consortium). And, in Europe and several US states have issued regulations for managing waste from end-of-life SPPVs. These regulations require solar panel manufacturers to have a recycling program for their own products after their end-of-life. However, managing end-of-life solar panel waste is a complex issue that requires cooperation from various stakeholders, including the government, project companies, and solar panel manufacturers. Adopting waste management policies from Europe and America is recommended to ensure that SPPV waste management is conducted responsibly and environmentally friendly.    

. Indomie as the market leader of instant noodles in Indonesia often launches flavor innovations with culinary flavors typical of certain regions. During 2024, Indomie has released three flavor innovations, namely the authentic Japanese Indomie Tori Kara in collaboration with the Pop Mie brand, Indomie Goreng Rawon Pedas Mercon from East Java, and Indomie Goreng Kebuli flavor from the Middle East. Thus, it is necessary to conduct media monitoring to monitor the development of netizens' responses to the Indomie product innovation. This research uses a positivism research paradigm with a quantitative descriptive research method that optimizes the use of Brand24 tools to obtain sentiment data, mentions and reach, and trending hashtags from online media. The results of Indomie's media monitoring research in the March 2024 period show that the number of positive Indomie sentiments tends to increase every week with the X application and Tiktok as the largest source of sentiment. This increase was influenced by several factors such as influencers, the use of hashtags, and the momentum of Ramadan 2024. In addition, Indomie also received negative sentiments from netizens regarding the quality of flavors that differ in each region and the comparison of Indomie with its competitors which are considered superior.      

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of digital transformation in sharia auditing to build the future of the auditor profession with the latest technology. This research uses a qualitative approach. The results of the discussion show that digital transformation must ensure that the technology adopted continues to comply with sharia principles, both in product development and in carrying out transactions. Public awareness and understanding of technological innovation needs to be increased through digital literacy and education programs so that they can respond well to this transformation. There is a need for a clear and adaptive regulatory framework to support digital transformation and ensure that innovation remains in line with sharia values ​​and Islamic financial regulatory policies. In facing these changes, involving the community in the technology development process and listening to their needs is a must

Social media is one of the marketing tools that can be used by businesses to get the attention of their consumers. Social Media Marketing is a strategy used by companies and has the aim of attracting consumer attention by obtaining a wider target market. So the purpose of this study is to determine whether Social Media Marketing has an influence on Consumer Loyalty. The theory used in this study is the theory of Social Media Marketing including, Online Communities, Interaction, Sharing of Content, Accessibility, Credibility and the theory of Consumer Loyalty which includes repeat, retention, referalls. This research uses quantitative methodology with survey method. The population used in this study were followers of the @msglowbeauty Instagram account who had made purchases on Ms Glow products more than 2x. The technique used was simple random sampling with a sample size of 80 respondents. The results of this study indicate the average value of respondents' answers to the variable (X) of 4.23, this value is classified as high (Agree) and the average respondent's answer to the variable (Y) of 4.54 which is also predominantly high (Agree). A considerable influence can be seen from the correlation (R) value of 0.795 which is arguably high or strong and the R Square value of 0.631 or 63.1% of the effect while the remaining 36.9% is influenced by other things.    

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of fertilization based on nutrient requirements and production targets of green mustard (Brassica juncea. L) in a hydroponic system. The study involved varying fertilizer dosages and integrating them into the hydroponic system to assess the growth and production of mustard plants. The results showed that increasing fertilizer dosages in line with production targets could enhance plant growth, such as plant height, leaf count, and leaf width, as well as plant production in terms of wet and dry weights. Integrating fertilizer dosages with the hydroponic system also demonstrated increased effectiveness of fertilization on the growth and production of mustard plants. The interaction between increasing fertilizer dosages and the hydroponic system also positively impacted mustard plant production. The role of the hydroponic system in improving the efficiency of complete fertilizer application in mustard cultivation was evidenced by an increase in production yields of up to 24 tons/ha. These findings indicate that adjusting fertilizer dosages to match plant nutrient requirements and integrating them with a hydroponic system can enhance the growth and production of green mustard plants under hydroponic conditions.

his study examines the business development of seaweed in Indonesia during the period of 2019-2024 through a comprehensive literature review. Findings indicate substantial growth in the seaweed industry during this period, with promising increases in production and exports contributing significantly to the national economy. However, challenges such as production issues, global competition, and regulatory obstacles are also identified. Strategic measures are needed to optimize the potential of this industry, including improving production quality, market expansion, government collaboration, and human resource development. Close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, including the government and academic institutions, can strengthen the seaweed industry. Supportive policies, investment in research and development, and training programs to enhance workforce skills are key to overcoming the challenges faced by this sector. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the seaweed industry and make a meaningful contribution to academic literature on this topic. With the right steps, the seaweed industry in Indonesia has the potential to continue growing sustainably and significantly benefit economic growth and societal welfare.

In financial and economic management activities, the term banking is often known, both conventional banking and Islamic banking. Islamic banking is a financial institution that plays an important role in managing people's funds. Islamic financial institutions generally have a variety of products offered to the public. In banking activities, there are two main functions of the bank, namely as a savings and loan institution. The purpose of this article is to discuss and analyze related to one of the Islamic bank products, namely loan products that apply the Qardh contract to Islamic financial institutions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Qardh contract in Indonesia is adjusted to the pillars, qardh requirements, and shigat qardh. Qardh contract can be interpreted as a loan that must be returned in the same amount with a certain pre-agreed period. In other words, Qardh is a loan without profit. If it is technically reviewed, then this loan will be given to someone or a sharia financial institution to another person who is used for emergency or urgent needs. The implementation of sharia accounting with Qardh contracts in Indonesia is guided by Law Number 21 of 2008 concerning Sharia Banking in Article 35 paragraph (1) which states that in practice sharia banking is required to implement the 5C principles, namely character, capacity, capital, condition of economy, and collateral.

Objective: This study aims to reveal the strategies used by Metal and Machinery MSMEs in West Nusa Tenggara in competing and expanding their products to foreign markets or international markets. Design/methodology/study approach: The method used in this study is research with a case study method with interviews at MSMEs Andi Welder who process metals and produce coffee processing equipment. Conclusion: MSMEs Andi Welder uses Canva's analysis strategy in innovating its products which aims to see the market response of what products are most sought after by consumers then the products are refined so that they can be accepted by the international market. Limitations/implications of research – This research can not only limit the product innovation strategies that are acceptable to consumers, then for future research can expand on other strategies such as brand strategy and product quality. Originality/value: This research is a case study research that raises the strategy of metal and machinery MSMEs to enter the international market

This research aims to see the effect of financial literacy and financial inclusion on student decisions in using Islamic bank products and services. The type of research used in this research is quantitative with data collection techniques used are questionnaires and questionnaires. The method of determining the sample using the slovin formula obtained 30 research respondents. The data analysis technique uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SPSS. This study shows that financial literacy and financial inclusion variables have a positive and significant impact on student decisions in using Islamic bank products and services. This research is expected to be able to change the mindset of students towards the use of products and services of Islamic banks. Then it is expected that students use Islamic financial services not on the basis of literacy or inclusion but pay attention to the application of sharia.

In general, insurance is providing risk protection to the insurer, namely an insurance organization and an agreement agreed upon for a certain period of time. PT Sun Life Syariah Medan Branch is a Sharia general insurance organization located on Jl. Captain Jumhana No. 127, Sukaramai II, Kec. Medan Area, Medan City, North Sumatra. The aim of this research is to find out how to increase the efficiency and quality of superior Sharia general insurance products at PT Sun Life Syariah Medan Branch. The research method uses qualitative methods. The research results obtained are that the level of efficiency of an organization is not determined by the amount of total income, total expenditure, or the total capital owned by the company. However, on the contrary, it is influenced by the business's ability to maximize profits through the effective use of its own resources, which determines the level of efficiency. For this reason, it can be concluded that the Sun Life Financial Syariah Medan Branch organization has better management skills than traditional insurance organizations to design products optimally and minimize the costs required.  

Animal husbandry is the activity of breeding and cultivating farm animals in order to obtain benefits and results from these activities. The most widely cultivated livestock is chicken. One of the companies that utilize chicken is PT Reza Perkasa. The management of data records of laying hens in the company still does not have a system and still uses excel reports every week. Farmers in determining the chicken afkir is still in the form of traditional records. The problem can be solved by making a monitoring application and a system for determining abandoned laying hens using the naïve bayes method. It is expected that with the monitoring application, the general manager can quickly monitor in real-time, so that for the needs of chickens that are useful for improving production quality quickly without the need to wait for manual reports from the head of the cage.

The community service, especially for UMKM, in the form of creating a sales website aims to enhance the branding of Triple's Branded UMKM and assist UMKM in understanding the use and management of websites as a current promotional media. The creation of this website goes through three main stages carried out as part of this community service, including the preparation stage which involves field studies, needs analysis, and permits, then the second stage is the implementation and design of the website, and finally the evaluation stage. The community service in creating a website for UMKM has yielded results in increasing the knowledge and skills of Triple's Branded UMKM in managing and operating the website as a promotional medium by showcasing products aimed at increasing sales.

The purpose of writing this article is to understand the philosophy of quality and quality of education. Library research is research carried out by reviewing various journals and related reference books. The results of his research show that Quality is a philosophy and methodology that helps institutions to plan changes and set agendas in the face of excessive external pressures. the philosophy of quality has changed and no longer refers to the classical view. This change can be seen from the quality orientation which refers to consumer needs and criteria. The quality philosophy generally adopted today is that product quality is not only determined by the producer but is determined by the consumer (customer). Education quality is the ability of educational institutions and systems to empower educational resources to improve quality in accordance with educational expectations or goals through an effective educational process. The scope of educational quality cannot be separated from three models, namely: input, process and output. In efforts to improve quality using this model, there are several criteria and characteristics that must be met in each scope. Above the national education standards, there are eight (8) things that must be considered to create quality education, namely Content Standards, Process Standards, Educator and Education Personnel Standards, Facilities and Infrastructure Standards, Management Standards, Financing Standards and Educational Assessment Standards.    

Despite the progress made by Islamic banks, they still contend with the dominance of conventional banking, which implements an interest-based system. This study aims to assess the public's understanding of Islamic banking, particularly in Jakarta. Field research conducted in the capital city revealed that while people are aware of the existence of Islamic banks, their understanding of the intricacies remains limited. Many are unfamiliar with the products and services offered by Islamic banks, attributing this to a lack of information disseminated through various media channels. This study sheds light on the challenges Islamic banks face in raising public awareness and understanding.

The development of the times is constantly changing, marked by the existence of various applications that have online promotion and sales features. competition in online sales is getting tighter, making online business people look for the right strategy to market their products, such as in the TikTok strategy application so that consumers are easy to make a purchasing decision, namely with its latest feature, namely live streaming, which can be seen from direct marketing and trust. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of direct marketing on purchasing decisions with trust as a moderating variable in an Islamic business perspective. This research uses quantitative methods. Data collection techniques in literature review, questionnaires and Likert scales. The population used in this study is generation z in Bandar Lampung City. Sampling in this study using purposive sampling technique. The number of samples used, determined by the formula according to Widianto, amounted to 97 respondents. The data analysis method uses Partial Last Scructural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and data processing using smartPLS software. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between direct marketing on purchasing decisions. And trust does not moderate the relationship between direct marketing and purchasing decisions. In the perspective of Islamic business direct marketing on purchasing decisions on live streaming tiktok has implemented the principles of Islamic business ethics, including unity, balance, free will, responsibility, and benevolence so that it is something that Muslim business people need to pay attention to.