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Building materials sales are an important sector in the construction industry, which requires an efficient system to manage transactions, inventory, and customer relationships. In an effort to improve the performance and efficiency of the sales process, this study proposes the implementation of a building material sales system using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method at Toko Merah Delima. The RAD method was chosen for its ability to speed up the application development process with an iterative approach that involves direct user feedback. This research aims to design and implement a system that can automate the sales process, monitor stock of goods, and produce reports that can be accessed easily. The developed system includes integrated sales transaction management features, stock management, and sales reports. The results of the implementation of this system show increased efficiency in the management of transactions and stock of goods, as well as making it easier to monitor sales reports in real-time. By using the RAD method, this system can be developed in a shorter time and more in accordance with the operational needs of the store. This research is expected to contribute to the development of information systems for the building materials trading industry.

The rapid development of information technology requires training institutions to adapt in order to provide services that are effective, efficient, and aligned with user needs. Don Bosco Sumba Vocational Training Center (BLK) as an institution focused on enhancing community skills faces challenges in providing a system that is easily accessible and usable by trainees, instructors, and administrators. This study aims to design and develop a web- and mobile-based application using the User-Centered Design (UCD) approach to produce a system that truly fits user needs and preferences. The UCD method was applied through several stages, including user and context identification, needs analysis, solution design, and iterative evaluation of the developed prototype. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires administered to various users within Don Bosco Sumba BLK. The findings show that the implementation of the UCD method improved usability, streamlined administrative processes, and enhanced user satisfaction with the developed system. Therefore, the development of this UCD-based application not only supports the improvement of service quality but also strengthens the effectiveness of training management at Don Bosco Sumba BLK. The implications of this study highlight the importance of applying a user-centered approach in the development of information systems within the vocational training sector.

The rapid growth of social media has yielded vast digital traces with high potential for improving corporate forensic auditing. Their utilization, however, lags behind through technological reliability, privacy, and adherence to the law. The aim of this study is to explore effective utilization of social media digital traces in forensic auditing and develop a functional framework that lags neither behind through technological efficiency nor adherence to the law and ethics. A mixed-method design was utilized, combining quantitative machine learning analysis with qualitative document analysis and semi-structured interview insight. Quantitative data drawn from social media digital traces were processed using Random Forest algorithm with SMOTE for class balancing, while qualitative data were processed using thematic analysis. The results indicated high model performance with 91.3% accuracy and AUC-ROC of 0.94, together with three emergent themes: digital integration, ethics and privacy, and regulation and legality. The results demonstrate that digital footprints may serve as an effective early and reliable indicator for fraud detection, provided they are accompanied by clear regulatory and ethical frameworks. Its principal contribution lies in the development of an operational model that combines machine learning with legal and ethical perspectives, a new strategy which matures methodological refinement and practical application in today's forensic auditing.

This study aims to analyze the effect of cum and ex-dividend dates and company size on stock prices using the Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) as a moderating variable. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis with moderating variables on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research is based on signaling theory, which states that dividend information can serve as a signal for investors in making investment decisions. The results of the study indicate that all independent and moderating variables in the model simultaneously have a significant influence on stock prices. This suggests that the regression model used in this study is valid and can comprehensively explain stock price variations. This study implies that companies need to develop a more structured financial communication strategy, particularly in the disclosure of dividend information. Not only should the timing of dividend distribution be communicated, but the number of dividends to be distributed should also be clearly communicated to strengthen investor response. The implementation of this strategy must be accompanied by compliance with OJK and IDX regulations to maintain market confidence and increase the value of company shares.

This study aims to examine public minibus drivers in Medan from the perspectives of citizenship and liberalism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results show that public minibus drivers enjoy individual freedoms, such as determining their working hours, choosing their rest times, and competing for passengers. This freedom is seen as a form of self-sovereignty in line with the principles of liberalism. However, this freedom also gives rise to contradictions, namely economic uncertainty, the burden of daily deposits, and the absence of social security and legal protection. The emergence of application-based transportation services further exacerbates the gap, as angkot drivers feel they experience inequality in terms of access to technology, regulations, and government support. This condition demonstrates the weak role of the state in guaranteeing their citizenship rights, especially those related to welfare and job protection. Thus, this study emphasizes that the principle of freedom in liberalism cannot be separated from the state's responsibility to achieve social justice. More equitable policies, technological support, and social protection for public minibus drivers are important steps to ensure that individual freedom is in line with citizenship rights.

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of Pop-Up Books with the theme “The Life Cycle of Butterflies” in improving the understanding of fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). This media is designed as an attractive and interactive learning tool that is relevant to everyday life, helping students understand the concept of the life cycle of living things, especially butterflies. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects included fourth-grade MI students. The data were analyzed in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the use of Pop-Up Books successfully attracted students' interest and attention, increased their motivation to learn, and facilitated their understanding of the stages of the butterfly life cycle. Teachers also provided positive feedback on this media because it supported an active, creative, and enjoyable learning process. Thus, it can be concluded that the Pop-Up Book media with the theme “Butterfly Life Cycle” is effective in science learning to improve the conceptual understanding of fourth-grade Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students.

The goal of Islamic education focuses not only on improving cognitive abilities, but also on the formation of a complete human being (insan kamil) who integrates knowledge, attitudes, spirituality, and life skills based on Islamic values. This article aims to examine the relevance of Bloom's Taxonomy in the context of Islamic education, particularly its application to Islamic values ​​in educational institutions. This research uses a literature study method with a descriptive qualitative approach through analysis of classical and contemporary literature. The results show that the three main domains in Bloom's Taxonomy—cognitive, affective, and psychomotor—are aligned with the goals of Islamic education. The cognitive domain, as implied in Q.S. Al-'Alaq: 1–5, emphasizes the importance of reading, understanding, and critical thinking as forms of intellectual development. The affective domain is related to the formation of noble character, sincerity, and self-control (Q.S. Al-Syu'ara: 88–89), which serve as the moral foundation of students. Meanwhile, the psychomotor domain emphasizes the application of Islamic values ​​in real behavior through worship, discipline, and social responsibility. The integration of these three domains reflects a holistic approach to Islamic education that balances intellectual, spiritual, and moral aspects. Thus, Bloom's Taxonomy can be used as an integrative learning model that enriches the Islamic education process and strengthens its role in character and civilization formation. Consequently, Islamic educators need to develop learning strategies that not only measure cognitive abilities but also foster students' religious attitudes and skills, leading to individuals of faith, knowledge, and noble character.

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.

This study was motivated by the low interest and understanding of students regarding the human respiratory system due to conventional teaching methods that lack interactive media. The aim of this research is to develop and assess the validity level of a Pop-Up Book learning medium for the fifth-grade respiratory system material at SDN 001 Sawah Baru. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, limited to the Development stage. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and validations by material, language, and media experts. The validation results showed that the Pop-Up Book achieved a very high level of validity, with an average score of 85.38% from material experts, 92.2% from language experts, and 93.33% from media experts. These findings indicate that the Pop-Up Book is a feasible, attractive, and interactive learning tool that effectively enhances students’ understanding of the human respiratory system. In conclusion, the developed Pop-Up Book is highly valid and potentially applicable for science learning in elementary schools.

Improving the quality of education has become a strategic issue in efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and credibility of educational institutions in the era of globalization. One crucial approach to achieving this goal is developing a quality culture as a system of values, attitudes, and habits oriented towards continuous improvement. This article aims to systematically review how the concept of quality culture is applied in the educational context and answer the question: how do strategies for strengthening quality culture contribute to improving the performance of educational institutions? This research uses a qualitative approach using the Literature Review (LR) method. The data sources were scientific articles from 2020–2025 accessed through Google Scholar and Publish or Perish (PoP) with the keyword "quality culture." Of the 30 articles found, 5 were selected for thematic analysis. The review results revealed three main trends: (1) the importance of academic leadership and supervision in fostering a quality culture, (2) the role of internal quality assurance systems in consistent quality implementation, and (3) the impact of quality culture on improving institutional performance. In conclusion, quality culture is a key element in the success of sustainable education. Further research is recommended to examine digital-based and collaborative quality culture models.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in 2019 that 40 million people worldwide require palliative care, including those with cardiovascular disease (38%), cancer (34%), chronic lung disease (10.3%), AIDS (5.7%), and diabetes (4.6%). Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses by managing pain and physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems. The main goal of this care is to reduce suffering and help patients cope with the limitations imposed by illness. The principles are to respect life, consider death a normal process, neither hasten nor delay death, and provide support until the end of life. This study aims to determine whether knowledge can influence the level of self-efficacy of nursing students at Awal Bros University. Using a correlational quantitative method, data were collected through the Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing and Self-efficacy Palliative Care Scale questionnaires. The results of the study show a significant relationship between knowledge and self-efficacy among students with p<0.005. These findings can be used as a basis for learning to improve the understanding of nursing students, especially in the context of palliative care, which is important for the quality of health services in the future.

Background: Indonesia, as an agrarian country, has a large workforce engaged in physically demanding activities that increase the risk of myofascial pain. The prevalence of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the upper trapezius muscle in Indonesia reaches 40% annually, with a higher rate in women. This condition often causes complaints in the neck, shoulders, and lower back, leading to a decline in quality of life. Various management strategies exist, but many are less effective in the long term and carry potential side effects. Lidocaine, as a local anesthetic, offers an alternative therapy due to its simple procedure, affordable cost, rapid effect, and good safety profile; therefore, its effectiveness in managing myofascial pain needs to be evaluated. Methods: This study was an observational research with a prospective cohort design conducted at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital. Patients with myofascial pain who received lidocaine injections were followed for 4 weeks, and pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the relationship between lidocaine administration and pain reduction. Results: The study showed that lidocaine injection was effective in significantly reducing myofascial pain. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test produced negative Z values with p = 0.000 (<0.05) for all comparisons from pretest to the fourth week. The Friedman test also indicated significant differences between weeks (χ² = 9.731; p = 0.021), with optimal pain reduction observed in the second week. Although lidocaine provided significant analgesic effects, its effectiveness tended to decrease in subsequent weeks, indicating a short-term effect that should be combined with other interventions for sustained outcomes. Conclusion: Lidocaine injection proved effective in reducing pain among patients with myofascial pain syndrome, with the most optimal reduction occurring in the second week after therapy. The dominant factors influencing the outcomes were the relatively short duration of lidocaine’s action and individual variability in response. This implies that lidocaine can be used as an effective initial therapy, but should be combined with other interventions such as physiotherapy or activity modification to achieve more stable and sustainable pain management.

Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in every organization, whether in business, education, or social contexts. If not managed properly, conflict has the potential to reduce performance; however, if handled constructively, it can become a source of innovation. Based on this issue, this study aims to answer the main question: how is conflict understood and managed according to recent literature findings? The method used is a literature review by searching for articles through several online databases using the keywords "organizational conflict," "conflict management," "types of conflict," and "resolution strategies." From an initial search result of 17 articles, after a screening process, 15 articles met the criteria for further analysis. The analysis results reveal three main themes. First, conflict in organizations can be categorized into several types, such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, and intergroup conflicts. Second, the sources of conflict often stem from differences in interests, ineffective communication, and unequal distribution of resources. Third, conflict resolution strategies vary, including mediation, collaborative communication, compromise, deliberation, and approaches based on religious values.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to improve the English language skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the tourism sector in the Whale Shark area of ​​Sumbawa. This training program is designed with a focus on mastering vocabulary and practical expressions commonly used in the context of tourism services, especially for interacting with foreign tourists. The material provided includes English for Tourism with a participatory, contextual, and applicable approach. The training method includes role-play activities, conversation simulations, and various practical exercises adapted to real-life situations in tourism activities in the Whale Shark area. During the implementation, participants were actively involved in the learning process through direct practice and group discussions. Based on the results of the evaluation, this activity showed a significant increase in the participants' self-confidence and English communication skills. Thus, this training has proven effective in helping MSMEs in tourism to be better prepared to face the global market and provide higher-quality services to foreign tourists, while also supporting the development of local tourism destinations based on foreign language competency.

The proliferation of Online Gambling (Judol) and Illegal Online Loans (Pinjol) poses a serious threat to the financial stability and morality of society, particularly among the youth. The high number of detected illegal entities necessitates fundamental educational intervention. The objective of this community service project is to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the dangers posed by these two illegal practices and to enhance their Sharia Financial Literacy as an ethical defense mechanism based on Islamic law. The methodology employed was an interactive and educational training session held at SMP Syubbanul Wathon Tegalrejo on November 15, 2024. The service material included a description of Judol and Pinjol, an analysis of addiction factors, and solutions guided by Sharia principles. The results demonstrate that understanding Sharia principles effectively provides an ethical framework for financial decision-making. Participants were equipped with practical skills to verify the legality of online loans with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), manage financial stress, and shift negative behavior towards positive activities.

The proliferation of Online Gambling (Judol) and Illegal Online Loans (Pinjol) poses a serious threat to the financial stability and morality of society, particularly among the youth. The high number of detected illegal entities necessitates fundamental educational intervention. The objective of this community service project is to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the dangers posed by these two illegal practices and to enhance their Sharia Financial Literacy as an ethical defense mechanism based on Islamic law. The methodology employed was an interactive and educational training session held at SMP Syubbanul Wathon Tegalrejo on November 15, 2024. The service material included a description of Judol and Pinjol, an analysis of addiction factors, and solutions guided by Sharia principles. The results demonstrate that understanding Sharia principles effectively provides an ethical framework for financial decision-making. Participants were equipped with practical skills to verify the legality of online loans with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), manage financial stress, and shift negative behavior towards positive activities.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common degenerative diseases of the joints experienced by the elderly, characterized by damage to cartilage that causes pain, stiffness, and decreased joint function. This disease usually occurs in joints that support body weight, such as the knees, which can interfere with the mobility and quality of life of the elderly. To overcome this, one approach that can be done is physiotherapy, which focuses on strengthening exercises to improve joint stability and function. Exercises such as straight leg raise, heel raise, and wall squat can help strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, reduce pain, and improve mobility in the elderly. This physiotherapy counseling was carried out at the Sawojajar Posyandu on October 20-24, 2024, with the aim of educating the elderly about Osteoarthritis and providing strengthening exercises. During the activity, pre-tests and post-tests were carried out to measure the effectiveness of the counseling. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in the elderly's knowledge about OA and their ability to perform the strengthening exercises that had been taught. The education delivered using leaflets also helps the elderly better understand ways to prevent and manage OA with proper physical exercise. In conclusion, this activity succeeded in improving the knowledge and skills of the elderly in dealing with Osteoarthritis through structured and easy-to-understand physiotherapy interventions.

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience shortness of breath, fatigue, and a decline in quality of life due to fluid imbalance, anemia, and reduced lung capacity. These conditions highlight the need for simple, safe, and effective non-pharmacological interventions. This community service program, titled “Napas Lega Bersama” (“Breathing Relief Together”), aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of CKD patients in applying pursed-lip breathing (PLB) techniques as a strategy to enhance breathing patterns and overall well-being. The activity was conducted at a partner hospital’s hemodialysis unit through educational sessions, live demonstrations, and guided PLB practice over a two-week period. Pre- and post-program assessments were performed using standardized questionnaires to measure participants’ knowledge and perceived quality of life. The results showed an 85% increase in participants’ understanding of PLB and a 70% improvement in perceived comfort and daily activity performance after the intervention. Participants also reported reduced shortness of breath and greater relaxation during dialysis sessions. This program demonstrates that pursed-lip breathing can serve as a simple and effective complementary therapy to improve the quality of life of CKD patients. It is recommended that this initiative be continued through routine mentoring and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote therapeutic breathing exercises across healthcare settings.

This Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) was conducted to foster the habit of saving and to enhance students’ understanding of the fundamental principles of Islamic finance in Gunung Melayu Plantation Village, Rahuning District, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province. The program was designed as an educational-based community engagement activity involving students, teachers, and local residents. The implementation methods included educational approaches such as socialization, counseling, interactive discussions, saving practice sessions, and community service activities as collaborative learning media. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ awareness of the importance of saving from an early age, their ability to manage pocket money effectively, and their understanding of Islamic financial values such as the prohibition of riba (usury), fairness in transactions, and the importance of seeking blessings in wealth. Furthermore, this program strengthened community and school participation in supporting sustainable Islamic financial literacy initiatives. Overall, the KKN activity had a positive impact on shaping students’ financial intelligence, discipline, and Islamic moral character.

This community service activity aims to improve the financial literacy of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through targeted training in calculating the Break Even Point (BEP) as a financial control tool. BEP, or break-even point, is the specific point at which total revenue equals total costs, allowing businesses to determine the minimum sales volume required to avoid losses. The activity was held in the Curug Tourism Village in Bogor Regency, with 27 MSMEs from various business sectors actively participating. The implementation method included outreach, training sessions, practical BEP calculations using participants' actual business data, and post-training mentoring to ensure long-term learning. The results of the activity demonstrated a significant improvement in participants' understanding of the BEP concept and its practical application in determining selling prices, production volumes, and cost control. Therefore, the application of BEP analysis is a crucial and effective strategy in supporting the sustainability and operational efficiency of MSME businesses.