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Computer intelligence, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), has become a cornerstone in advancing bioinformatics. This study aims to explore the role of AI in addressing the challenges of analyzing complex biological data, especially in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms, AI efficiently processes large-scale data, accelerates genomic research, predicts protein structures, and identifies disease biomarkers. However, challenges such as data quality, computational limitations, and privacy issues remain barriers to its implementation. The findings of this study highlight the importance of continuous innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strict regulations in AI applications. In conclusion, AI holds great potential to revolutionize bioinformatics, significantly impacting scientific research and the development of global healthcare systems.

This article discusses a comparison of the educational systems between Japan and India, two countries with rich and diverse educational traditions. The Japanese education system is known for its systematic and structured approach, emphasizing discipline, hard work and quality-based learning, whereas India has a more heterogeneous system, influenced by broader social and economic diversity. In Japan, primary and secondary education are very important stages, with a focus on moral and academic development. In contrast, India's education system faces major challenges related to infrastructure, access, and inequality between urban and rural areas. This article also reviews recent education policies in both countries, as well as their efforts to reform higher education and align curricula with global needs. Through this analysis, it is hoped that it can provide deeper insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each country's education system, as well as lessons that can be taken to improve the overall quality of education.    

PKK organization, comprised of women (wives as husbands' companions), plays a strategic role in household management, including influencing the behavior of their husbands. The objective of this writing is to analyze the role of PKK members in preventing the abuse of power by husbands. A qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytic method is capable of integrating the theory of the welfare state and the concept of abuse of power in public services. The method used in this community service is a participatory method through Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research results show that PKK has a strategic position in preventing abuse of power through four main functions: monitoring government programs at the grassroots level, empowering the community through education and socialization, mediating between the community and government, and strengthening good governance. The effectiveness of the PKK role is supported by an organizational structure that extends to the RT/RW level and a strong social network in the community. This research recommends the importance of strengthening the capacity of PKK cadres, developing an integrated reporting system, and increasing coordination with formal supervisory bodies. PKK not only plays a role in improving family welfare but also becomes a strategic partner for the government in preventing abuse of power, supporting the realization of clean governance and quality public services

This research focuses on the utilization of SIMGAJI in calculating family allowances where we can see whether the utilization is effective and efficient or not in using SIMGAJI so that it can be seen by calculating family allowances. To identify problems, this research uses qualitative research. Data collection techniques using interview techniques, observation, document studies. It can be concluded that the utilization of the Salary Information System (SIMGAJI) by PT. Taspen (Persero) for the calculation of family allowances for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in Sikka Regency provides several significant advantages. SIMGAJI simplifies the management of salary and allowance data, ensures transparency, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of calculations. This makes the financial administration process simpler and more structured, and reduces the possibility of errors in the calculation of family allowances.

 In this study to see how small to medium-scale farmers face problems when developing beef cattle farming businesses in Perbaungan District, North Sumatra. The research utilised a descriptive survey to collect data through field observations, structured interviews and desk research. The research involved beef cattle farmers from various business scales. Livestock production, feed use and capital constraints were included in the quantitative and descriptive analyses.The results showed that low-quality feed, capital availability and technical knowledge affected livestock productivity in the area. Large-scale farmers use commercial feed to get better results, while small-scale farmers rely more on natural feed. Improved access to high-quality feed, technical training and low-interest business credit are some of the development plans. Thus, to achieve sustainability of the sector, beef cattle enterprise development requires a holistic approach with government support, continuous training and cooperation with relevant institutions.

Education is a place where initially people who don't know anything can find out and education is very important for all human beings, both in Indonesia and other countries. Basic education is an important part of the education system. Through basic education, students are provided with scientific concepts, moral cultivation, character formation and other basic knowledge needed in social life. The aim of writing this article is to examine the comparison of Indonesia's basic education system with that of the United States. The research approach used is a literature study by reviewing several previous research studies and by analyzing learning videos in each country that are viewed on YouTube. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive methods. The results obtained are that there are differences in basic education policies in Indonesia and the United States. These differences can be seen from the curriculum system and structure used. However, both Indonesia and the United States have tried to implement the best basic education system according to the capabilities of their respective countries. Keywords: Education system, United States, Indonesia

The growth of digital technology has significantly transformed the marketing strategies employed by micro, small, and medium enterprises. Within an increasingly competitive digital marketing ecosystem, high-quality visual branding serves as a crucial component in capturing consumer attention and enhancing brand awareness. However, the enterprises frequently encounter constraints related to budget, technology, and expertise in producing effective visual content. In response to these challenges, Rabbithall Studio offers a solution by providing affordable, high-quality content, particularly for enterprises that operating in the foods and beverages sector. This research aims to design a Business Model Canvas (BMC) for Rabbithall Studio to effectively support the digital marketing strategy of MSMEs. A descriptive qualitative approach is used to analyze key elements in the BMC, such as customer segments, value propositions, distribution channels, and cost structure. The research findings reveal that Rabbithall Studio has a strategic business model, focusing on providing aesthetic and Instagrammable product photography services, along with copywriting support. This study offers a strategic guide for MSMEs to adopt visual and content-based marketing to enhance their competitiveness in the digital market.

Recruitment and employee placement are vital aspects of human resource management that play a strategic role in achieving an organization's vision and mission, including at Islamic Az-Zakiyah School in Medan. This school aims to produce a generation that is morally upright, intelligent, and competitive in the global era. This study aims to understand the recruitment and placement processes at the school, including the challenges and strategies employed to ensure a workforce qualified for Islamic educational standards. This qualitative descriptive study utilized interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results revealed that recruitment involves administrative screening, written tests, interviews, and micro-teaching, while employee placement is based on competencies and school needs. The findings also highlight challenges in meeting ideal human resource qualifications, addressed through collaboration with educational institutions and continuous employee training. The study concludes that structured recruitment and placement processes, along with comprehensive employee development programs, have enabled Islamic Az-Zakiyah School to create a high-quality educational environment rooted in Islamic values.     

The building to be utilized should undergo regular inspections and performance testing to determine whether it can function and operate according to its intended use. Compliance with administrative and technical regulations governing the utilization of buildings is demonstrated through the issuance of a Building Worthiness Certificate (SLF). This study aims to assess the compatibility of the building's function with the conditions during the planning phase and evaluate the structural feasibility of the building. It also seeks to implement the provisions of Government Regulation No. 16 of 2021 regarding the Implementation of Law No. 28 of 2002 on Buildings. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that the structural suitability of the MSC Indosat Baturaden building has changed compared to the planned building. Initially designed as a battery storage building, it is currently used as an MSC building or a facility for storing batteries and servers. Additionally, there are discrepancies in the area specified in the original Building Permit (IMB) compared to the current building. Further analysis of the building's structure and the application of current regulations regarding structural serviceability, including dynamic load analysis (earthquake), inter-story drift analysis, P-Delta analysis, and structural cross-section checks, concluded that the building is safe as it meets the requirements specified in SNI 1726:2019 and SNI 2847:2019. The highest structural cross-section capacity ratio was 0.2 < 1, and the inter-story drift value was 0.023 < 0.07. The existing concrete material meets the structural standards, with a characteristic compressive strength of 28.98 MPa. The results of the rebar scan detector test showed that the type of reinforcement used complies with the standards specified during the planning phase, referring to SNI 07–0408–1989. Overall, the structural analysis results for the MSC Indosat Baturaden building indicate that the building is safe and remains fit for use.    

The problem behind this research is that the language skills of children aged 5-6 years in Class B of the tulip group at RA Rahmah El-Yunusiyyah Padang Panjang have not developed, such as children who have not been able to compose simple sentences in a complete structure, children have not been able to understand the rules in a game. Based on this, researchers try to apply spin board media in the hope that it can improve children's language skills well. This study aims to improve the language skills of children aged 5-6 years through spin board media. Spin board as an interactive learning media, designed to facilitate the development of children's language skills through fun and educational games. The study used a classroom action research method with a sample of 12 children in class B of the Tulip group of RA Rahmah El-yunusiyyah Padang Panjang. Data was collected through observation, documentation and research. The results of this study indicate that the improvement of children's language skills through spin board media has increased. This can be seen from before taking action, where from pre-research the number of scores achieved by children is only 26%. Then the researchers took action for 2 cycles, where in each cycle there were 3 meetings. The first meeting in cycle I the score obtained by the child through the spin board media was 27%, then at the second meeting of cycle I increased to 30% and at the third meeting in cycle I the score achieved by the child through the spin board media was 48%. This shows that every meeting the scores achieved by children always increase, but have not met the ideal score standard of 72%. Therefore, researchers continued to cycle II. The score at the first meeting in cycle II was 50% then experienced an increase in the second meeting of 55% and continued the third meeting of cycle II experienced an increase in children's learning process using spin board media of 80%. From each cycle carried out, it can be concluded that this research was successful.

Student character development is one of the main goals of education, especially in madrasas based on Islamic teachings. However, there are still many students who have difficulty internalizing Islamic values in their daily lives. This is influenced by a lack of spiritual understanding, weak self-control, and less than optimal guidance methods. Islamic counseling, which is based on the principles of the Qur'an and Hadith, is a relevant holistic approach to strengthen students' Islamic character through the cultivation of spiritual, intellectual, and social values. This study aims to analyze the effect of Islamic counseling on students' character building in madrasah, identify the most affected character aspects, and provide recommendations for integrating Islamic counseling services into the Guidance and Counseling program. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research involved in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were collected from students, guidance teachers, and homeroom teachers to explore the experience and impact of Islamic counseling on students' characters, such as honesty, responsibility, discipline, and empathy. The results showed that Islamic counseling is effective in improving student character, especially in terms of self-control and social interaction. The findings support the importance of integrating Islamic counseling services as part of the educational program in madrasah to achieve more optimal character building. This research is expected to contribute to the development of a structured and effective Islamic counseling program.

This research aims to describe and examine the learning system of the tahfidz programme as well as the methods used by teachers in teaching the memorisation of the Koran in the tahfidz programme at SD Islam Al Azhar 32 Padang.  This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques are structured interviews and observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques are data reduction and data presentation and conclusion drawing. The research subjects were determined by purposive sampling technique. The results showed that the Quran memorising programme at Al Azhar Islamic Elementary School 32 Padang implements a holistic approach such as Quran memorisation, understanding, repetition and time discipline. Every element of the school is always committed to improving quality such as the existence of collaboration groups with parents, daily memorisation and murajaah schedules, daily evaluations to increase student independence in memorising the Koran and memorisation improvement and graduation exams. The method in teaching tahfidz is using the talaqqi, tahsin, murajaah and tasmi' methods. The implementation of this tahfidz programme is carried out in groups based on the level of ability and acceleration of memorisation in each class with three accompanying teachers. With this programme, it is expected to be able to create quality students.

The development of digital technology has brought significant changes in the invitation industry, replacing conventional paper invitations with digital invitations that are more environmentally friendly and efficient. This study aims to analyze the business model of the Untukmu digital invitation business using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework. BMC includes nine key elements, namely customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partners, and cost structures. The results of the analysis show that the personalization approach, interactive features such as RSVP and photo galleries, and digital promotion strategies through social media are the main competitive advantages of this business. This study also identifies the challenges faced, such as market competition and limitations of UI design, and provides strategic recommendations to overcome these obstacles. With this analysis, it is hoped that the Untukmu digital invitation business can increase its competitiveness and business sustainability.

The research aims to analyze the novel Rain by Tere Liye using an expressive literary criticism approach. This approach focuses on how the author’s personal experiences, feelings, and ideas contained in the work are reflected in the characters, plot, and language style used in the novel. This research uses qualitative methods with text analysis techniques and literature study to understand the meaning and messages contained in the novel. The result of the analysis show that the novel Rain contains the author’s emotional expression through dialogue, characters and narrative structure, which reflects the author’s inner struggles and life experiences. This research provides deeper insight into how literary works can be a medium for the writer’s personal expression that is able to influence readers emotionally.

The development of information technology in the digital era has significantly impacted various sectors, including libraries in educational institutions. This study focuses on the analysis and design of a web-based library information system at SMK Yapermas Jakarta, utilizing the Waterfall software development methodology. The Waterfall model was chosen for its systematic structure, ranging from requirements analysis to system maintenance. Currently, the library management at SMK Yapermas is still manual, leading to several issues such as slow book searching, borrowing, returning processes, and potential data errors. The objective of this study is to design a system that enhances library service efficiency. The research findings indicate that the web-based system significantly improves the efficiency and quality of services, with excellent ratings in various development stages, such as requirement analysis (81% - 88%) and system testing (81% - 86%). Therefore, the web-based library is expected to provide a more effective solution for library management at SMK Yapermas Jakarta and other schools.

Conflict in organizations is an unavoidable phenomenon, especially in organizations that have dynamic and complex work environments. This study aims to identify and analyze effective conflict management strategies in modern organizations. Case studies were conducted in several organizations with different work structures and cultures. The approaches used in this study include negotiation, mediation, collaboration, and context. The results show that effective strategies depend on the characteristics of the conflict, the role of the leader, and open communication between the parties involved. Technology plays an important role in facilitating conflict resolution, especially in modern organizations that are increasingly digitally connected. These findings are expected to provide guidance for managers and organizational leaders in designing more effective conflict management strategies, increasing productivity, and creating a harmonious work environment.

In recent decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly advanced and shown great potential across various fields, including bioinformatics. This paper examines current trends in AI applications within bioinformatics, highlighting future potentials and the challenges of integrating these technologies. The research utilizes secondary data collection from scientific literature, books, conference reports, and official documents on AI and bioinformatics, sourced from reputable databases like Scopus, IEEE, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Through comparative analysis, similarities, differences, and technological advancements were identified and discussed. Descriptive narrative interpretation was employed to provide a holistic view of AI trends and potential in bioinformatics. Key findings indicate that AI, particularly machine learning and deep learning, is instrumental in genomic data analysis, protein structure prediction, drug discovery, and clinical bioinformatics. Furthermore, the study underscores the benefits of AI in enhancing data analysis accuracy and efficiency, while addressing ethical and technical challenges. Future prospects emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to fully leverage AI's capabilities in bioinformatics.

This research aims to analyze the cost behavior of Donut Legend MSMEs in Burneh District, Bangkalan Regency, Madura. The main focus is the identification and separation of fixed and variable costs in the production process and their impact on operational efficiency and business profitability. This research uses an associative approach with a high-low point method to separate fixed and variable costs from total mixed costs. Primary data was obtained through interviews with business owners, while secondary data came from literature studies. The research results show that Donut Legend has fixed costs of IDR 46,646 per period and variable costs of IDR 259 per unit of activity. Research identifies that electricity costs are mixed costs. However, the data provided by the owner is broad and unstructured, which may affect the accuracy of the analysis. This research is limited to unstructured data and only uses the high-low point method, the results of which are not completely accurate because they only represent changes at two extreme points. It is recommended that MSME Donat Legend improve systematic cost recording and analysis. In addition, more in-depth and accurate analysis methods are needed to provide more comprehensive insight into the cost structure. Increasing financial literacy is also important to support more effective strategic decision making.

This study aims to explore the structure and uniqueness of Earth through the lens of local wisdom that respects nature, and to investigate how traditional knowledge can offer valuable insights into our planet and the relationship between humans and the environment. A qualitative approach was employed, involving a literature review and analysis of traditional texts, myths, folktales, and cultural practices related to the understanding of the universe, Earth's structure, and human interaction with ecosystems. The findings reveal that many indigenous cultures around the world view Earth as a living entity, with an interconnected relationship between humans and the surrounding environment. This understanding is reflected in various rituals, agricultural systems, and environmental policies that emphasize balance and sustainability. Furthermore, local wisdom often stresses the importance of respecting nature as an integral part of harmonious living on Earth. The implications of this research highlight the importance of integrating local wisdom into environmental education, sustainable development policies, and natural resource management to foster a more harmonious and sustainable relationship between humans and the Earth.    

The purpose of this research is to analyze the meaning of Ilham Karim's series of paintings Butterflies In My Stomach through Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic approach. This research analyses the semiotic process in Karim's 12-painting series, which depicts the emotional journey of his parents' relationship in three phases: encounter, conflict and separation. This research uses qualitative methods through structured interview and literature review. The results of the analysis using Peirce's semiotics show that visual signs such as the consistent use of sofa objects, bright colors and uniquely packaged figure gestures represent harmony, conflict and loss. The triadic interpretation (representament, object and interpretant) reveals a profound message about the emotional dynamics of family relationships. The results of this research provide a new understanding of visual symbolism in contemporary art world, particularly in the context of identity expression and personal trauma.