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Pre-menopause is a transitional phase before menopause characterized by physiological and psychological changes, including physical changes of body shape. These changes often trigger anxiety, especially when body image is perceived negatively. This study aims to determine the relationship between body image and anxiety levels in premenopausal women in Dham Ceukok Village, Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar, 2025. This research used a quantitative method with a cross- sectional design. The population consisted of all women aged 40–50 years in Dham Ceukok Village, totaling 35 women, chosen using a total sampling technique. The instruments used were a body image questionnaire and an anxiety level questionnaire based on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-square test. The study was conducted from May 5 to May 10, 2025. The results showed a significant relationship between body image and anxiety among premenopausal women in Dham Ceukok Village, with a value of 0.035 (p < 0.05). The results indicate that there is a relationship between body image and anxiety in premenopausal women in Dham Ceukok Village, Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar District. It is recommended that health workers collaborate with the village to be more active in providing counseling or educational activities to maintain physical and mental health, especially for women in the premenopausal stage.

Game-based learning has emerged as a relevant instructional strategy to address the challenges of 21st-century education, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), which is often perceived as monotonous and less engaging for students. This study aims to describe the implementation of game-based learning in enhancing students’ learning motivation in the PAI subject at MA Yapina. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the use of educational games—both digital and non-digital—creates a more interactive and enjoyable learning atmosphere while encouraging active student participation. Students demonstrated increased motivation, self-confidence, and interest in understanding religious concepts more deeply. In addition to boosting motivation, game-based activities contributed to better conceptual understanding through collaborative tasks and contextual simulations of Islamic values. However, several challenges were identified, including limited teacher competence in using game-based media and unequal availability of technological facilities. These findings suggest that game-based learning holds significant potential for PAI instruction but requires adequate teacher support and sufficient infrastructure to optimize its implementation. This study is expected to serve as a reference for developing innovative and creative learning strategies in Islamic Religious Education that align with the characteristics of digital-native learners.

Human philosophy is one of the branches of philosophy that explores the essence of human beings, their existence, the values inherent within them, and their relationship with the surrounding environment. In Indonesia, the study of philosophy is often perceived as an abstract subject, distant from everyday life. However, when students are introduced to various cross-cultural philosophical perspectives, a new awareness emerges about what it truly means to be human in a richer and more reflective sense. This study employs a qualitative approach to provide contextual and narrative understanding of students’ experiences in learning human philosophy from diverse cultural and global perspectives. In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 students who had taken the human philosophy course, and the data were analyzed using content analysis to identify key emerging themes. The findings revealed six major themes: developing critical and reflective thinking, understanding cultural diversity, strengthening ethics and morality, increasing self-awareness, making decisions through philosophical perspectives, and fostering tolerance and appreciation for differences. These findings highlight that the study of human philosophy is not only academically relevant but also transformative in shaping students’ character and global awareness. Therefore, it is recommended that human philosophy be taught using a multicultural and global approach, rather than being limited to a single cultural perspective.

Tourism in culturally hybrid destinations requires the integration of authentic experiences, technology adoption, and religious values to foster sustainable competitiveness. This study investigates how tourist experience quality and technology-enhanced tourism activities influence revisit intention through the mediating role of perceived halal value in Samosir, North Sumatera. A quantitative survey was conducted with 300 Muslim visitors, and data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that both tourist experience quality and technology-enhanced tourism activities significantly improved perceived halal value, which, in turn, strongly predicted revisit intention. Technology-enhanced activities exerted the strongest direct and indirect influences, confirming their role as a dominant driver of halal value creation. Mediation tests showed that perceived halal value significantly strengthened the pathways from both antecedents to revisit intentions. The model explained 67.8% of the variance in perceived halal value and 63.1% of the variance in revisit intention, indicating its substantial explanatory power. This study was limited by its focus on a single destination and its cross-sectional design, which may constrain generalizability and causal inference. Despite these limitations, the findings contribute to halal tourism literature by demonstrating the critical role of technology in reinforcing value perception and loyalty in emerging Muslim-friendly destinations. Practically, this study highlights the need for destination managers to integrate authentic cultural experiences with smart halal-compliant technologies to enhance tourist trust, satisfaction, and long-term commitment.Practically, the study provides actionable insights for destination managers and policymakers to integrate smart, halal-compliant technologies with authentic cultural experiences, thereby strengthening tourist trust, satisfaction, and sustainable competitiveness in halal tourism markets.

This study aims to analyze the application of digital marketing through social media at Yuk Ngopi Coffee UMKM in Medan City in facing competition in the digital era. The research method uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies. The results show that the use of digital platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok, contributes significantly to increasing brand awareness, consumer engagement, and market expansion. Content strategies that emphasize visual aesthetics, interaction with consumers, and affordable prices are key factors in attracting customers. In addition, the integration of offline experiences in the form of a café atmosphere with online promotions has succeeded in strengthening the brand image. However, the study also found several challenges, including limited human resources, marketing budgets, and the rapidly changing dynamics of social media algorithms. Theoretically, these findings reinforce the relevance of the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) model, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and the concept of Perceived Value in the context of UMKM. This research provides practical implications for businesses to optimize social media as a strategic marketing tool, while balancing digital innovation and real-world consumer experiences.

Indonesia's rapid population growth, particularly among adolescents, has raised concerns regarding its social and reproductive health implications, including rising rates of unintended pregnancies, premarital sexual activity, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In response to these issues, the government issued Government Regulation (GR) No. 28 of 2024 as a derivative of Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health. One of its provisions regulates the provision of contraceptives for school-aged children and adolescents. This study aims to examine the implications of this provision in relation to religious values, social morality, and the direction of national health policy. The research employs a normative qualitative approach using juridical-philosophical analysis, along with an assessment of public responses, religious leaders’ perspectives, and the views of state institutions regarding the regulation. The findings indicate that Article 103 paragraph (4) letter e has sparked controversy due to the use of the term "provision," which is perceived as ambiguous and contradictory to religious norms particularly Islamic teachings and is viewed as potentially legitimizing premarital sexual behavior among students. These findings highlight the necessity for the government to reassess regulations that conflict with religious and local cultural values. Furthermore, the study advocates for strengthening preventive reproductive health education grounded in religious and moral principles, rather than directly providing contraceptives within school settings.

This study aims to evaluate the influence of price perception, product quality, and brand image on purchasing decisions for Ortuseight sports shoes in Semarang City. The research is motivated by the growing competition within the local footwear industry and the evolving consumer behavior that now considers not only functional aspects but also symbolic and emotional values of products. A quantitative approach was employed, using a survey method through the distribution of questionnaires to 150 respondents who had either purchased or shown interest in Ortuseight products. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the impact of each independent variable on the dependent variable. The findings reveal that price perception, product quality, and brand image all have a significant and positive effect on purchase decisions. Consumers tend to assess the balance between price and product benefits, evaluate quality based on specifications and durability, and are influenced by brand reputation when making choices. These results highlight the importance for companies to maintain a balance between pricing and quality, while also strengthening brand image—not only in terms of corporate reputation but also in how the product is perceived. This research is expected to offer strategic insights for marketing policy development and serve as a reference for future studies.

This study aims to examine the influence of servant leadership (SL) on perceived organizational support (POS), job satisfaction (JS), job embeddedness (JE), and turnover intentions (TI) among private bank employees in West Jakarta. The research is motivated by the high turnover rate in the banking industry, despite organizational efforts to strengthen leadership and employee support. A total of 154 employees participated by completing an online Likert-scale questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.1.0.9. The findings reveal that SL positively and significantly influences POS (β=0.667), JS (β=0.585), and JE (β=0.579). Furthermore, POS (β=−0.328), JE (β=−0.386), and JS (β=−0.220) significantly and negatively affect TI. Predictive relevance is supported with Q² values ranging from 0.283 to 0.604, while model fit testing using SRMR yielded 0.050 (saturated) and 0.127 (estimated). Bootstrapping was conducted with 5,000 resamples, two-tailed testing, bias-corrected accelerated (BCa), and 95% confidence intervals. Theoretically, this research strengthens the literature by demonstrating that SL enhances workplace relationships through improved POS, JS, and JE, which subsequently reduces turnover intentions. Practically, the findings provide implications for banking management to adopt servant leadership as a strategic approach to employee retention. Nevertheless, despite high levels of POS, JS, and JE, some respondents still report turnover intentions, indicating the presence of unmodeled external factors such as career opportunities, workload, or industry dynamics. This study is limited by its cross-sectional design and one-time self-report measurement; thus, generalizations and causal inferences should be made with caution.

In the healthcare sector, patient revisit intention serves as an important measure of hospital success, influencing financial stability, operational effectiveness, and long-term patient retention. With increasing competition, hospitals must strengthen trust, improve service quality, and maintain a positive institutional image to retain patients. This study focuses on the declining number of non-BPJS (non-insured) patients at Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi Hospital, Cengkareng, which impacts revenue sustainability. The research aims to assess how trust and customer perceived value affect revisit intention, and whether hospital image moderates these relationships. A quantitative approach was applied using a structured questionnaire distributed to 95 non-BPJS outpatients who had previously sought treatment more than once. Data were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method via SmartPLS software. The findings reveal that both trust and perceived value significantly and positively influence revisit intention, implying that patients with strong trust and satisfaction tend to return. Although hospital image directly influences revisit intention, it does not significantly moderate the link between perceived value and revisit intention. Therefore, hospitals are advised to enhance patient trust and perceived value while sustaining a credible institutional image to strengthen loyalty among non-BPJS patients

This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived value on customer loyalty in the coffee shop industry in Jakarta by considering the role of customer satisfaction as a mediating variable. The approach used is quantitative with Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique. Perceived value includes dimensions of perceived quality, customer expectations, social value, and emotional value. The results show that all dimensions of perceived value have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Furthermore, customer satisfaction is proven to have an important role in increasing loyalty, where emotional and social experiences are factors that are no less important than functional aspects. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of emotional and social dimensions in explaining customer loyalty. The practical implication is that coffee shop business actors can develop service strategies that are more focused on creating meaningful customer experiences. Future research is recommended to explore qualitative approaches to understand the dynamics of consumer behavior in the context of urban lifestyles.

This study aims to examine how the concept of deliberative democracy is perceived and constructed within the intellectual discourse of Indonesian Muslim scholars. Employing a qualitative approach through literature analysis, data were gathered from academic works, including books, journal articles, and relevant conference proceedings. The analysis was conducted thematically to identify key patterns, categories, and overarching themes. The findings reveal three main points. First, the literature highlights the compatibility between Islam and deliberative democracy through the reinterpretation of shūrā, which is framed as a normative foundation aligned with modern practices of consultation. Second, the study identifies structural and cultural barriers—such as political polarization, elite dominance, and limited public space—that hinder substantive deliberation. Third, it highlights the potential for strengthening deliberative democracy through the integration of Islamic values, particularly by emphasizing maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, the ethics of justice, and the recognition of pluralism. In addition, the research introduces new categories, namely ethical deliberation and the rise of digital deliberation, both of which enrich the Indonesian model of deliberative democracy. Ultimately, the study concludes that deliberative democracy grounded in Islamic ethics is not merely a localized adaptation of Western theory but also makes a significant theoretical contribution to the broader development of deliberative democracy in the global context.

This study investigates teachers’ perceptions, challenges, and institutional support related to the implementation of Differentiated Instruction (DI) in a rural Indonesian secondary school under the context of the Kurikulum Merdeka reform. While DI is widely recognized as a student-centered pedagogical framework that adapts content, process, product, and learning environment to students’ readiness, interests, and learning profiles (Tomlinson, 2017), its application in rural contexts remains underexplored. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected from three English teachers and two school stakeholders at MTs N 2 Manggarai Barat through semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and classroom observations. Thematic analysis revealed that teachers perceived DI as a way to recognize learner diversity and as part of curriculum compliance, but their practices often remained partial and uneven. Stakeholders expressed awareness of DI, though with differing emphases: the headmaster focused on inclusivity, while the curriculum coordinator referred to multiple intelligences and student potential. Teachers faced challenges in three main areas: managing student diversity and curriculum shifts, preparing the Modul Ajar, and addressing students’ limited English vocabulary. Institutional support was evident through facilities, monitoring, and professional development, yet remained largely administrative rather than pedagogical. These findings confirm earlier studies that DI in Indonesia is conceptually valued but practically constrained by systemic, contextual, and linguistic barriers. The study recommends sustained, hands-on professional development, leadership mentoring, and reduced administrative burdens to enable DI’s transformative potential in rural schools.

This study aims to examine: 1) the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security and privacy on attitude toward using; 2) the effect of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security and privacy on the intention to use digital wallets in Aceh Province; and 3) the mediating effect of attitude toward using in the relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security and privacy on the intention to use digital wallets in Aceh Province. The data collection method employed non-probability sampling with a total of 275 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS)-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS 4.0. The findings show that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security and privacy positively influence attitude toward using, which subsequently affects the behavioral intention to use. These results indicate that individuals in Aceh are more likely to adopt digital wallets when they perceive them as beneficial, user-friendly, and secure. Furthermore, the mediating role of attitude emphasizes its importance in strengthening the relationship between user perception and the intention to use digital wallet technology (t-value = 5.717, p-value = 0.000).

This study aims to determine the effect of price discount (X1) and e-service quality (X2) on perceived value (Y) among Generation Z ShopeeFood users in Yogyakarta. This study used a quantitative approach with a sample of 60 Generation Z respondents aged 17-28 who had made a transaction on ShopeeFood in the past three months. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0. The results of this study indicate that price discount has a positive and highly significant effect on perceived value, as evidenced by a strong path coefficient and a high t-statistic. E-service quality was also found to have a positive and significant effect on perceived value. Thus, both variables simultaneously significantly and strongly explain variation in perceived value, with the model demonstrating a good fit to the data. This study confirms that price discount strategies are a key driver in shaping perceived value among Generation Z consumers, and e-service quality also plays a crucial role in creating positive digital experiences. The practical implications of this study include recommendations for ShopeeFood managers to optimize discount strategies and continuously improve e-service quality to enhance consumer perceived value.

This study aims to examine the influence of Product Variation, Brand Image, and Co-Branding on Purchase Decisions among Miniso Central Park consumers in West Jakarta. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach with 100 respondents selected through non-probability sampling with an accidental sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires based on a Likert scale and analyzed using SPSS version 25 with multiple linear regression. The findings show that Product Variation does not significantly influence purchase decisions, indicating that the wide variety of Miniso products alone is not the primary factor driving consumer choices. In contrast, Brand Image demonstrates a strong and significant influence, highlighting that consumers’ trust and perception of Miniso’s brand identity play an important role in their purchasing behavior. Furthermore, Co-Branding also significantly affects purchase decisions, as collaborations with other well-known brands or icons enhance the appeal and perceived value of Miniso products. The combined effect of Brand Image and Co-Branding creates stronger consumer engagement, although Product Variation alone remains insufficient in driving decisions. This study contributes to the understanding of retail marketing strategies, particularly in the context of lifestyle-oriented retail businesses. It suggests that building a strong brand image and leveraging effective co-branding partnerships are more impactful than merely expanding product variety. The implications of this research can assist retail companies in optimizing their marketing mix strategies to strengthen competitiveness in Indonesia’s rapidly growing retail sector.

This study aims to analyze students’ perceptions of foreign language learning and its impact on their readiness to enter the international job market. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, collecting data through questionnaires distributed to 100 students from various study programs across multiple faculties. The study explored students’ experiences in learning foreign languages, including perceived challenges, motivations, and the effectiveness of teaching strategies applied in the classroom. The findings indicate that foreign language proficiency has a positive correlation with students’ confidence levels, especially when facing cross-border professional challenges, international collaboration, and communication with global stakeholders. Students reported that while foreign language learning at the university is generally effective, there are areas for improvement, particularly regarding the integration of real-world contexts, industry-specific vocabulary, and interactive practice opportunities. Furthermore, the study revealed that students value opportunities for cultural exposure, international internships, and collaboration with foreign peers as part of their learning experience. Based on these findings, universities are recommended to adopt strategies such as curriculum integration, practice-based teaching methods, interdisciplinary projects, and strengthening international partnerships to better prepare students for global employment. The study concludes that foreign language mastery is not only a linguistic skill but also an essential social, cultural, and professional capital that enhances graduates’ competitiveness in the global job market. Ultimately, developing comprehensive language skills, combined with intercultural competence, will equip students with the adaptability, confidence, and communication abilities required to thrive in diverse international work environments.

Hospital employees play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare services; however, diverse job demands often lead to mental health issues such as work-related stress. Stress arises from internal or external pressures and can negatively impact service quality. Spirituality is believed to be an effective coping mechanism, as individuals with higher levels of spirituality tend to be more adaptive, tolerant, and resilient in facing crises. This study aims to analyze the relationship between spirituality levels and stress levels among employees at Charlie Hospital Demak. This research employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 110 employees selected through probability sampling using the Slovin formula. Data were collected using a spirituality questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to measure stress levels. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman Rho correlation test. The results revealed a significant negative correlation between spirituality and stress, with a correlation coefficient of -0.491 and a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). This indicates that higher levels of spirituality are associated with lower levels of stress. Univariate analysis showed that most respondents had moderate spirituality levels (46.4%) and mild stress levels (41.8%). These findings highlight that enhancing spirituality may contribute to reducing stress among hospital employees.

PT. Indosato Jaya Makmur is a company engaged in the culinary sector through the operation of a family restaurant called Washoku Sato, which serves authentic Japanese cuisine. The company is committed to maintaining taste quality, hygiene, and production consistency by utilizing mostly locally sourced raw materials. However, the company faces a serious challenge in the form of high employee turnover intention, which can negatively affect operational continuity, team stability, and service quality. This study aims to analyze the influence of workload (X1) and job satisfaction (X2) on turnover intention (Y). A quantitative research approach was employed, with data collected through the distribution of Likert-scale questionnaires to 86 permanent employees as respondents. The data were analyzed using a series of statistical tests, including validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The findings reveal that workload has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention, indicating that the higher the workload perceived by employees, the greater their tendency to leave the company. Conversely, job satisfaction has a negative and significant effect, suggesting that higher job satisfaction reduces the likelihood of turnover intention. Simultaneously, both independent variables significantly influence turnover intention, with an Adjusted R² value of 35.6%, while the remaining 64.4% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. These findings emphasize the importance of balanced workload management and continuous efforts to improve job satisfaction in order to minimize turnover intention and support the company’s operational sustainability.

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which parental democratic parenting style is related to students’ level of self-efficacy in completing their undergraduate thesis. Self-efficacy, or an individual’s belief in their ability to achieve specific goals, plays a crucial role in determining academic success, particularly in the thesis writing process. This research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study involved a total of 141 student respondents, selected using a simple random sampling technique to ensure representativeness. The research instrument consisted of questionnaires designed to measure students’ perceptions of their parents’ parenting style and their self-efficacy levels regarding thesis completion. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test to identify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The results revealed that most respondents perceived their parents’ democratic parenting style as high, with 27 respondents (19.1%) categorized in this group. In addition, students’ self-efficacy levels were found to be predominantly high, with 132 respondents (93.6%). Statistical analysis showed a significant correlation between democratic parenting style and students’ self-efficacy in thesis completion, with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). The correlation coefficient was 0.289, indicating a moderate relationship. These findings suggest that democratic parenting, characterized by warmth, support, and open communication, plays an important role in shaping students’ confidence and belief in their ability to successfully complete academic tasks, particularly their undergraduate thesis. Thus, the study highlights the contribution of family environment as a supportive factor in enhancing students’ academic resilience and achievement.

This study aims to analyze the influence of Multidimensional Service Quality, Perceived Value, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) on Customer Satisfaction, with Customer Engagement as a mediating variable at Awal Care Veterinary Clinic in East Jakarta. The research background is driven by a significant decline in patient numbers in 2023 and intense competition in the veterinary healthcare sector. This study employs a quantitative correlational approach using purposive sampling, involving 310 respondents who are clients of the clinic. Data were collected through a questionnaire with a 6-point Likert scale, and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method. The results indicate that all independent variables service quality, perceived value, and CRM—have a positive and significant influence on both customer engagement and customer satisfaction. Customer engagement is also found to have a significant impact on customer satisfaction. Furthermore, all indirect relationships through the mediation of customer engagement are significant, indicating that customer engagement serves as an important partial mediator. The R² value of 0.646 demonstrates that the model has strong predictive power for customer satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening experience-based strategies and fostering emotional and cognitive connections with customers. This study contributes theoretically to the field of service marketing and provides practical implications for veterinary clinic management in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.