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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh faktor internal (sumber daya manusia, modal usaha, dan kualitas produk) serta faktor eksternal (harga dan lokasi) terhadap keberhasilan usaha UMKM milik women Generasi Z di Kota Kupang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan terdiri dari data primer yang diperoleh secara langsung melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada responden. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari seluruh UMKM di Kota Kupang, dengan sampel sebanyak 60 responden yang dipilih menggunakan teknik sampling kuota, yang terdiri dari 10 responden dari masing-masing 6 kecamatan di Kota Kupang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan meliputi analisis statistik deskriptif dan inferensial menggunakan SPSS. Validasi dilakukan melalui uji validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, serta analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sumber daya manusia, modal usaha, dan kualitas produk memiliki dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap kesuksesan usaha UMKM milik perempuan Generasi Z di Kota Kupang. Sementara itu, harga memiliki efek yang signifikan namun negatif, artinya ketidakakuratan dalam penetapan harga dapat mengurangi minat beli konsumen. Di sisi lain, lokasi usaha tidak memiliki efek yang signifikan, yang menunjukkan bahwa peran lokasi semakin berkurang seiring dengan perkembangan pemasaran digital.

This study examines the importance of legal protection for healthcare workers in medical services, particularly in the Central Surgical Installation of the Regional General Hospital of Mataram City, which involves high medical risks. The background of this research is based on the increasing potential for medical disputes and the vulnerability of healthcare workers to legal claims due to discrepancies between medical outcomes and patient expectations. The objective of this study is to analyze the implementation of legal protection and identify the challenges faced in practice. The research employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The findings indicate that legal protection has been implemented through standard operating procedures, informed consent, and internal hospital policies in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. However, its implementation remains suboptimal due to several constraints, including limited legal awareness among healthcare workers, inadequate legal assistance systems, and increasing public demands. The study implies the need to enhance legal education for healthcare workers and strengthen the role of hospitals in providing effective legal protection to support professional and safe healthcare services.

Immunization is one of the most cost-effective efforts to improve maternal and child health. The proper use of Buku Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (KIA) – Mother and Children Health Manual can server as an indicator of the quality of care provided to children in health center services. This study aims to determine the correlation between the use of KIA towards basic immunization compliance in Ulee Kareng Publich Health Center, Banda Aceh. This study employed a quantitative research design using a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 521 mothers with babies. The sample was 84 respondents chosen using the probability cluster sampling technique. This study was conducted in Ulee Kareng Publich Health Center from May 27 to June 24, 2025. The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test.The results showed a correlation between the use of KIA and basic immunization compliance, with a p-value of 0.008 (P<0.05) at Ulee Kareng Public Health Center, Banda Aceh. These results indicated that mothers who used the KIA books had a better understanding of the importance of basic immunization compliance, compared to those who did not utilize them properly. It can be concluded that there is a correlation between the use of KIA books and basic immunization compliance. This study suggests that health workers provide information on the importance of the KIA books and advise mothers to use it properly.

The implementation of regional autonomy and fiscal decentralization aims to enhance local governments' financial independence. However, fiscal imbalances between the central and regional governments led to the enactment of Law Number 1 of 2022 (UU HKPD), designed to strengthen regional fiscal capacity. This law introduces a piggyback tax system through a surcharge on the Motor Vehicle Tax. This study analyzes the dynamics of the piggyback tax system in Semarang City, focusing on the implications for taxpayer resistance and regional financial capacity. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study reviewed secondary data from regulatory documents, financial reports, and academic literature. The findings show that the shift towards centralistic fiscal policies and the increase in tax burdens have sparked significant taxpayer resistance. This resistance occurs both passively, due to poor regulatory literacy, and actively, through delays in tax payments. The resistance damages the psychological contract between the state and citizens, undermining local financial stability. It risks reducing local revenue, increasing tax collection costs, and limiting fiscal space for infrastructure development. The study suggests that Semarang’s government needs to adopt an adaptive governance framework with transparent tax allocation, digitalization of services, and persuasive policies to restore public trust and encourage compliance.

Medication adherence among the elderly is an important factor in achieving successful therapy, particularly during the month of Ramadan when changes occur in meal patterns and medication schedules. Elderly patients with chronic diseases often experience difficulties in adjusting their medication timing, which may lead to poor adherence. This study aimed to implement a smart pill boxwith educational labels to improve knowledge and medication adherence among elderly individuals during fasting. The study involved 40 elderly respondents in a social care institution. The intervention consisted of training on the use of the smart pill box, educational labeling, and evaluation through observation, interviews, and checklist forms. The results showed that most respondents took medication twice daily (42.5%) and adjusted their medication schedules to sahur and iftar (45%). Before the intervention, 57.5% of respondents had not received information about medication use during fasting. The implementation of the smart pill boxwith educational labels improved the elderly’s understanding of medication use and supported better medication adherence during Ramadan.

Introduction: The incidence of ARI in children is estimated at 0.29 cases per child/year in developing countries and 0.05 cases per child/year in developed countries. There are 156 million cases of ISPA and most of them occur in India (43 million), China (21 million) and Pakistan (10 million) as well as Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nigeria with 6 million cases each. Of all ISPA cases that occur in the community, 7-13% are serious cases and require serious cases and require hospital treatment. Method: This research is a pre-experimental research with one group pre-post test design.Results: The results of the study showed that there was an effect of giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil on reducing the frequency of ineffective airway clearance in children at RSIA Sitti Khadijah, Gorontalo City because it was found that the average frequency of coughing was 10.33 times per day before and after giving honey. Of 2.5 cc every day for 3 days, it was found that the average cough frequency decreased to 5.73 times per day so it can be seen that the difference between the cough frequency before and after was 4.6 times per day. Therefore, giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil to children who are experiencing airway clearance is not effective in reducing the frequency of coughing.Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of giving water vapor therapy and eucalyptus oil on ineffective airway clearance in children at RSIA Sitti Khadijah, Gorontalo City with a significant value of 0.000.

This research specifically examines how the involvement of the community in the process of digitizing services at the population and civil registration office of Gorontalo City. Co-production is a collaboration between the government and the community to improve the quality, effectiveness, and satisfaction of services. The main problems in this study are the low participation of the community in population administration and challenges in the efficiency of services and the use of digital technology. The method used is qualitative descriptive through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that co-production has been implemented through community involvement in data verification, the use of digital services, and active communication between officers and the community. However, there are still obstacles such as low digital literacy and limited human resources. In addition, technology infrastructure and internet access factors also affect the optimization of digital services. This study concludes that co-production is able to increase the effectiveness, responsiveness, and accountability of public services, although efforts are still needed to increase institutional capacity and community participation in a sustainable manner as well as a more inclusive digital education strategy.

Baby blues syndrome can have negative implications both in the short and long term, this has the potential to cause a tendency for passive attitudes in pregnant women, and result in neglect of the baby's needs, including a lack of attention and touch from the mother. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the contribution of husbands and the role of health workers with the level of understanding of pregnant women regarding Baby blues syndrome at the Lueng Bata Community Health Center, Banda Aceh. The study applied an analytical method with a cross-sectional approach, and involved all 73 pregnant women registered at the study location, with a total sampling technique. The data collection tool used was a questionnaire. The study took place from May 3 to 25, 2025. Based on the findings, there was a significant relationship between husband's support and pregnant women's knowledge regarding Baby blues syndrome (p = 0.001), and a significant relationship was also identified between the role of health workers on pregnant women's knowledge regarding the condition (p = 0.003). From the results obtained, it can be concluded that husband's support and the involvement of health workers mutually contribute to increasing pregnant women's understanding regarding Baby blues syndrome in the service area of ​​the Lueng Bata Community Health Center. It is recommended that health workers be more proactive in providing education and counseling regarding this syndrome so that pregnant women's knowledge regarding Baby blues syndrome can be maximized.

This study aims to analyze the optimization of regional expenditure in the education sector of Surabaya City for the 2025 fiscal year in supporting regional development. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation studies conducted at the Surabaya City Education Office. Data were obtained from relevant stakeholders involved in education budget management and supported by official documents related to policies and the implementation of education programs. The results show that the management of education expenditure has been aligned with the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) and applies the money follow program principle, which prioritizes programs based on community needs and development priorities. Programs such as Regional School Operational Assistance (BOPDA), educational assistance for students, school infrastructure development, and community-based learning innovations have contributed to expanding access to education, improving the equity of educational services, and reducing dropout rates. In addition, the use of monitoring systems, periodic evaluation, and the involvement of multiple stakeholders in supervision has strengthened transparency and accountability in budget management. However, several challenges remain, including limited implementation time, procurement constraints, and economic conditions such as inflation. Overall, education expenditure in Surabaya has been managed relatively well in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability while still requiring continuous improvement

Preoperative anxiety can lead to increased blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, and bleeding. One of the non-pharmacological interventions that can be provided is dhikr therapy, particularly tahlil dhikr (repeated recitation of La ilaha illallah). This study aims to determine the effect of tahlil dhikr on reducing anxiety in preoperative patients. This research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design, using a one-group pretest-posttest approach. Data collection was conducted from May 22 to May 27, 2025, at Meuraxa Hospital. The population in this study consisted of 270 patients scheduled for surgery at Meuraxa Hospital, Banda Aceh, with a sample of 73 respondents selected through random sampling. The research instruments used were the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Tahlil Dhikr Therapy and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) questionnaire, which had a Cronbach’s Alpha score between 0.6 – 0.7 and was considered reliable with a result > 0.6. The results showed a decrease in the intensity of anxiety after the administration of tahlil dhikr. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a p-value = 0.000 (≤ 0.05), indicating a significant effect of tahlil dhikr on reducing preoperative anxiety among patients at Meuraxa Hospital, Banda Aceh. The study recommends the integration of tahlil dhikr as an alternative method for reducing anxiety in preoperative patients.

Public space revitalization is an important strategy in urban development aimed at improving the quality of urban environments while stimulating social interaction and local economic activities. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Motang Rua Field revitalization program in Manggarai Regency and assess the extent to which the program achieved its intended development objectives. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with key informants including local government officials, project contractors, small business actors, and community members, as well as documentation related to the revitalization program. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by triangulation techniques to ensure data validity. The findings indicate that the revitalization program demonstrates a high level of relevance to community needs and aligns with the regional development vision of Ruteng Kota Molas. The implementation process shows strong coherence through effective inter-institutional coordination and consistency between planning and execution. The revitalization has also proven effective in improving public facilities, enhancing community social activities, and stimulating local economic growth through increased micro and small business activities. Furthermore, the program was implemented efficiently in terms of budget management and project timeline. The revitalization also contributes to strengthening socio-cultural values through the preservation of the historical figure Motang Rua and shows strong sustainability potential through increased public utilization of the revitalized space.

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.

This study aims to analyze the governance of health service policies in improving the quality of public services in Semarang City. Health services are one of the essential sectors in public service delivery that require policies which are effective, transparent, and responsive to community needs. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method to understand the processes of policy formulation, implementation, and coordination among actors in the governance of health service policies. Data were collected through literature review, policy documentation, and analysis of health service delivery practices at the local government level. The results indicate that the governance of health service policies in Semarang City has undergone several improvement efforts through the strengthening of regulations, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and the utilization of health service innovations. However, several challenges remain, such as limited resources, inequality in service access, and the need to improve the quality of human resources in the health sector. Therefore, strengthening policy governance that is more collaborative, accountable, and community-oriented is necessary to sustainably improve the quality of health services. This study is expected to contribute to the development of public policy, particularly in the field of regional health service delivery.

Stunting is one of the chronic nutritional problems that remains a major challenge in health development in Indonesia. This condition not only affects children’s physical growth but also influences cognitive development, productivity, and the quality of human resources in the future. The government has developed various policies to accelerate the reduction of stunting through specific and sensitive intervention approaches implemented in an integrated manner across sectors. Semarang, as one of the urban areas in Indonesia, has also implemented these policies through various health, nutrition, sanitation, and community empowerment programs. This study aims to analyze the policies of specific and sensitive interventions in addressing stunting in Semarang and to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of their implementation. This research uses a qualitative approach with a policy study method through document analysis, observation, and interviews with relevant stakeholders such as the health office, community health centers, and other local government agencies. Data analysis was conducted descriptively by examining program integration, inter-agency coordination, and community participation in policy implementation. The results show that the implementation of specific and sensitive intervention policies in Semarang has been carried out through various programs such as maternal and child nutrition services, improved access to sanitation, health education, and family empowerment. However, several challenges remain, including suboptimal cross-sector coordination, limited resources, and varying levels of public understanding regarding stunting prevention. Therefore, strengthening policy governance, improving synergy among institutions, and enhancing community participation are necessary to ensure that efforts to accelerate stunting reduction can be implemented more effectively and sustainably.

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 persuasive communication carried out by Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor in educating waste management among the people of Kupang City and to identify the obstacles faced in the communication process.This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method and is based on a constructivist paradigm. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The informants consist of the managers of Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor and community members who participate as waste bank customers. Data analysis is conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The theoretical framework applied in this study is Joseph A. DeVito’s persuasive communication theory.The results show that the persuasive communication of Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor is implemented through several strategies, including direct socialization, waste management education, storytelling approaches, and hands-on practices in waste sorting and management. The communication process is carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation,and evaluation. This persuasive communication has been able to increase public awareness and understanding of the importance of proper waste management, although community participation has not yet been fully optimal. The obstacles encountered include cognitive or perceptual barriers, technical limitations, and a lack of public awareness and consistency in sorting waste.This study concludes that persuasive communication plays an important role in community-based waste management education. Therefore, Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor is encouraged to continuously develop innovative and sustainable communication strategies to further enhance community participation in waste management efforts in Kupang City.

Transformasi digital dalam sistem pembayaran telah mengubah lanskap pengelolaan keuangan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM). Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi pengaruh penggunaan pembayaran digital terhadap praktik pengelolaan arus kas dan transparansi keuangan UMKM. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus multipel diterapkan, melibatkan 14 pemilik/manajer UMKM di Kota Semarang yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur, observasi non-partisipan, dan analisis dokumen, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan kerangka Miles, Huberman, dan Saldaña. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa pembayaran digital mentransformasi pengelolaan arus kas melalui percepatan settlement (85,7%), otomatisasi pencatatan (92,8%), dan peningkatan efisiensi biaya (78,6%). Transparansi keuangan meningkat melalui ketersediaan audit trail digital (100%), pemisahan keuangan pribadi-usaha (71,4%), dan akurasi pencatatan (85,7%). Permintaan pelanggan dan kemudahan penggunaan menjadi pendorong utama, sementara gangguan konektivitas dan keterbatasan literasi digital menjadi penghambat. Penelitian ini memperkaya literatur adopsi fintech dengan perspektif kualitatif mengenai dampak pasca-adopsi pembayaran digital terhadap pengelolaan keuangan UMKM.

Women’s representation in legislative institutions is an important indicator for assessing the quality of democracy and gender equality in a political system. Indonesia has implemented an affirmative policy requiring a minimum quota of 30% female candidates in legislative elections. However, its implementation at the local level still faces various challenges. This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of tokenism and the forms of women’s political representation in the nomination and election process of members of the Cilegon City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) for the 2024–2029 period. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach using literature review and secondary data analysis. The analysis is based on Hanna Pitkin’s theory of political representation, which categorizes representation into four types: formal, symbolic, descriptive, and substantive. The findings show that only 4 out of 40 seats in the Cilegon City DPRD are occupied by women, representing approximately 10% of the total membership, and this figure has remained unchanged compared to the previous period. This condition indicates a gap between the fulfillment of the female candidate quota at the nomination stage and the low level of electoral success. Furthermore, the political recruitment process within parties also reflects indications of tokenism, where female candidates are often included merely to fulfill administrative requirements without sufficient political support. As a result, women’s representation in the Cilegon DPRD tends to remain at the formal and descriptive levels, while substantive representation remains a challenge in local political practice.

This study investigates collaborative governance in road infrastructure repair in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, driven by the urgent need to address the high number of damaged roads and the limitations of local government capabilities. Utilizing a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, data were gathered from interviews with five stakeholders, field observations, and supporting documents. The study applies collaborative governance theory by Emerson and Nabatchi to analyze road repair efforts in Pekanbaru, highlighting effective collaborative dynamics. Key findings reveal the establishment of a Coordination Team, role clarity, trust, and commitment among stakeholders as factors of success. Essential contributing elements include shared cooperation needs, consequential incentives, leadership support, and sufficient resources. However, challenges such as a volatile political climate, unequal information distribution, and power imbalances pose barriers to collaboration. Overall, the study concludes that collaborative governance in Pekanbaru's road infrastructure enhancement has yielded positive outcomes but calls for improvements in transparency, communication strategies, and the establishment of an integrated information system for effective progress monitoring. Additionally, independent oversight mechanisms are recommended to sustain equitable role distribution and responsibilities among all parties involved.

Abstraksi Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh yang dihasilkan oleh pengalaman pelanggan dan personalisasi terhadap keputusan pembelian produk tembakau di wilayah kota Semarang. Populasi penelitian mencakup seluruh konsumen yang melakukan transaksi pembelian produk tembakau di Toko Tembakau Nusantara SR Tobacco yang berlokasi di Semarang. Jumlah sampel yang di tetapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah 128 responden, dengan teknik purposive sampling diterapkan sebagai metode dalam proses pengambilan sampel. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari data primer, di mana kuesioner menjadi instrumen utama dalam pengumpulan data. Analisis data dilakukan dengan mengimplementasikan teknik analisis regerensi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian hipotesis yang diperoleh, ditemukan bahwa pengalaman pelanggan memberikan pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap keputus pembelian, demikian pula dengan personalisasi yang juga menunjukan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. nilai koefisien determinasi yang dihasilkan sebesar 0,546, yang mengindikasi bahwa variabel pengalaman pelanggan dan personalisasi secara bersama sama mampu menjelaskan variasi yang terjadi pada variabel keputusan pembelian sebesar 54,6%. Dengan demikian terdapat ruang terbuka bagi pelaksanaan penelitian selanjutnya untuk mengeksplorasi aspek-aspek lain yang perpotensi mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian