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This study examines the effectiveness of Management Information Systems (MIS) in environmental permit administration within the Environmental Agency of Makassar City during the 2023-2024 period. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research integrates several theoretical frameworks including Systems Theory, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Resource-Based View (RBV), Diffusion of Innovations, and Contingency Theory to comprehensively evaluate MIS performance. Through in-depth interviews with 35 respondents, direct observations, and documentation analysis over six months, the research identifies the impact of MIS implementation on environmental governance. Findings reveal significant improvements in processing efficiency (42% time reduction), administrative error reduction (67% decrease), and enhanced stakeholder engagement (53% increase in public participation). Nevertheless, challenges persist in regulatory alignment, technical reliability (12% system downtime), and user adaptation (23% of staff reporting usage difficulties). The study underscores the importance of continuous system optimization, targeted training, and cross-departmental integration for sustainable environmental governance. Theoretical contributions include an integrated MIS evaluation model for environmental administration contexts, while practical implications offer recommendations for technology-based permitting process improvements. Research limitations include a single geographic focus and relatively short observation period, suggesting the need for future longitudinal and comparative studies.

Nigeria's economy has been severely stagnant since the 1980s. Afrocentric literature charts the nation's history, whereas Eurocentric literature identifies the Nigerian civil war and the corrupt practices of its leaders as the primary cause economic hardships to her historical colonial dominance and economic exploitation activities. However, none of the aforementioned reasons provide stronger support for being the cause of the nation's economic dysfunction, particularly when contrasted with IMF measures implemented there. The IMF's policies on Nigeria's Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) and its Loan Conditionality are partially shown in this article to be "the crux impediment facing the country." As a result, the paper makes the case that, among other mismanagement policies, General Ibrahim Babangida's acceptance of IMF loans contributed to the nation's economic problems and backwardness. Using primary and secondary sources, the study makes the argument that its riches would be restored by a more inclusive economic system free of the current extractive economic practices.

The selection of building materials is vital for the development of high-quality infrastructure and residential projects. The two most commonly used building materials are red bricks and lightweight bricks. This study compares the productivity and cost of red brick and lightweight brick production and installation in construction projects. Data were obtained through direct observation, worker interviews, and Value Engineering analysis on the Shopee Semanggi Housing Project, which consists of 136 houses with a total estimated budget (RAB) of Rp10.93 billion. The results show that red brick installation productivity is 3.3 m²/day, while lightweight brick installation reaches 17.9 m²/day. The installation cost for red bricks is Rp1.52 billion for 12,786.78 m², compared to Rp1.62 billion for lightweight bricks for the same area. This study provides guidance for selecting building materials based on time and cost efficiency.

The rapid evolution of digital technology has significantly impacted various sports, including niche ones like petanque. This study explores the perceived benefits and barriers of using an Android-based application for scoring and statistics management in petanque, a sport gaining popularity in Indonesia. Traditionally, performance assessment in petanque relied on manual, paper-based methods, prone to inaccuracies and inefficiencies. An Android app, Petanque Match Statistics, was developed to address these challenges, offering real-time data accuracy, improved workflow, and enhanced performance analysis. This study employed a quantitative approach, surveying 50 participants (35 players and 15 coaches) in Surabaya, Indonesia, to assess their impressions of the app's usability, accuracy, efficiency, and overall satisfaction. Results indicated high ratings across all parameters, with no significant differences between players and coaches. The app was commended for its intuitive design, reliability, and time-saving efficiency. Findings highlight the potential of digital solutions to modernise petanque match administration, enhance strategic decision-making, and improve the user experience. The study underscores the importance of user-centred design in facilitating the adoption of digital advancements in sports, offering valuable insights for future developments in petanque and other emerging sports.

Morotai Island Regency is a coastal village so that this area is rich in the potential of marine natural resources, especially fish resources. Generally, fishermen in Morotai Island Regency in utilizing fish resources are still traditional in nature where the average fisherman still uses simple fishing gear, namely a handline using bait as a lure of fish in tuna fishing operations. The benefit to be obtained is to provide information to fishermen about the catch of a handline with the use of different artificial bait as an effective bait, therefore the purpose of this study is 1) Knowing the effect of different types of artificial bait on yellow fin catches ( Thunnus albacares) using a fishing gear (handline) and; 2) Determine the conclusion of artificial bait that is more effective and has the potential to get the catch for use on the fishing gear (handline). This research was located in the waters of Daeo Majiko Village, Morotai Island Regency. The research time was 2 months. This research was conducted using the experimental fishing method with a Randomized Group Design (RAK). The data collected was processed using the ANOVA test, where the aim was to find significant differences between the 3 different types of bait which were the highest baits in obtaining catches during the research.  

Handline fishing is a simple fishing gear widely used by fishermen in the waters of Prigi, Trenggalek Regency. One of the target fish species for this fishing gear is skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis). This study aims to determine the effect of bait color on the catch of skipjack tuna using handline fishing in the waters of Prigi. The research method used was experimental fishing with a Randomized Block Design (RBD), testing three different bait colors: red, blue, and white. The study was conducted over nine fishing trips, and the catch results were analyzed using variance analysis (ANOVA) and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test. The results showed that the red bait yielded the highest catch with 314 fish, followed by blue with 251 fish, and white with 216 fish. The variance analysis indicated a significant difference in the effect of bait color on skipjack tuna catch. Thus, it can be concluded that using red-colored bait is more effective in increasing skipjack tuna catches compared to blue and white bait.

The management of dry leaves into compost at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru as part of the implementation of the P5 program is an innovative step in reducing organic waste and maintaining the cleanliness of the school environment. The composting process, which involves students, not only produces beneficial natural fertilizer but also provides learning experiences on waste management and organic farming. Additionally, the use of EM4, sugar, and water helps accelerate the decomposition of organic materials, allowing the compost to be ready for use in a shorter time. This program benefits the school, students, and the community in terms of cleanliness, sustainability, and environmental education. This initiative aims to raise environmental awareness and encourage its application in daily life.

This qualitative study explores the role of pickleball in promoting healthy aging among elderly players in Indonesia. As the global elderly population continues to rise, the need for effective strategies to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being in older adults becomes more pressing. Pickleball, a low-impact sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has gained significant popularity worldwide due to its accessibility, moderate intensity, and low risk of injury. This study employed a phenomenological approach, conducting semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and focus group discussions with 19 elderly pickleball players aged 50 and above in Surabaya, Indonesia. The findings suggest that regular participation in pickleball leads to significant improvements in physical health, including enhanced strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The sport also has positive effects on mental well-being, helping to reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Socially, pickleball fosters community engagement, reduces feelings of isolation, and strengthens intergenerational relationships, allowing older adults to connect with younger generations. However, barriers such as physical limitations, limited access to facilities, and unfavorable weather conditions hinder consistent participation. In conclusion, pickleball is a valuable and effective activity for promoting healthy aging by providing a holistic approach to improving the quality of life in older adults. Policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders are encouraged to invest in pickleball infrastructure, promote awareness, and support active aging initiatives to further enhance the well-being of elderly populations. This version now has 253 words, making it more closely aligned with your desired word count.

Elderly is the end of the human life process which causes decreased activity. The stress that arises during the aging process can cause three types of changes, namely changes in self-perception, changes in relationships with other people, and philosophical changes regarding priorities, perseverance, and spirituality. Apart from that, spirituality can also help someone develop their awareness. Stress can be avoided if a person has a high level of spirituality, spirituality can be understood as a relationship between a person and God. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between spirituality and the stress level of elderly people in Social Service Homes. This study used a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study was 105 respondents using purposive sampling. Spirituality data was collected using the SAS questionnaire and Stress Levels using the DASS questionnaire. This research shows a high level of spirituality of 52.4%, moderate spirituality of 40%, low spirituality of 7.6% and a level of severe stress of 24.8%, a level of moderate stress of 58.1%, a level of light stress of 17.1%.

This design is entitled "Design of Information Media for Illustrated Books of Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales" such as learning media, to be an alternative solution to increase the expansion of information about Batanghari culture, namely the Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales through innovative information media. The solution is presented in the form of an illustrated book about the Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales using dynamic and colorful illustrations. This design method uses 5w + 1H analysis. While the design process includes interviews, field observations, library data, direct questionnaires to schools, and documentation. The process of creating works through several structured stages, namely brainstorming, sketches, storylines, color studies, typography studies and storyboards. Illustrated books are informative media that can be well captured by children's sense of sight. Supporting media for the design include e-books, posters, x-banners, stickers, pins, t-shirts, and key chains.

Background: One of the psychological problems often faced by the elderly, especially those living in nursing homes, is anxiety. Physical activity is one of the factors that plays a role in reducing anxiety. Compared to elderly people who are less active, those who are physically active usually experience lower levels of anxiety Method: This study used cross-sectional methodology and observational analytical design. Using the Slovin technique, 95 elderly residents of Panti Wening Wardoyo Ungaran and Panti Pucang Gading Semarang became the research sample. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire was used to measure physical activity, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to examine anxiety levels. The Gamma correlation test was used to analyze the data. Result: The research findings show that the majority of elderly people in this study do physical exercise regularly (48.4%) and experience mild anxiety (51.6%). With a p value of 0.027 (p< 0.05), the results of the correlation test indicate a strong relationship between anxiety levels and physical activity.Conclusion: There is a relationship between anxiety in elderly people and physical exercise.

Adolescence is a time of fast physical and psychological development. Between the ages of 10 and 19, adolescence takes place during the childhood and adulthood periods. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to abnormal behavior, such as bullying. Bullying is common in schools and can be brought on by bad settings or family dynamics. The effects of bullying behavior include tension, anxiety, and sadness. Stress usually occurs where bullying demands are usually like cognitive environments, personality. Untreated stress in teenagers can result in substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and other negative interactions. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional technique and is classified as quantitative research. Female students from SMP Islam Sultan Agung 4 Semarang served as the sample. Simple random sampling was the method employed, with 114 participants. The chi square test was the correlation test employed in this investigation. Results: Based on the results of the analysis, it was obtained that of the 114 respondents, most of them had age characteristics of 13 years as many as 51 or 44.7%, and were female as many as 114 or 100.0%. According to the study's findings, 67.5% of female students reported having high stress levels, while 63.2% reported moderate verbal bullying. A p value of 0.035 was revealed by statistical testing that used the chi square test. Conclusion: Stress levels (victims) and the prevalence of verbal bullying behavior in female teenagers are closely correlated (p value 0.035).

CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis need to manage fluid restrictions, fluid restrictions trigger thirst and cause hypervolemia which can worsen the patient's condition. The intervention of sucking ice cubes or slimmer ice can help reduce thirst and help patients manage fluids. The aim of this scientific work is to provide slimber ice therapy intervention to reduce thirst in Chronic Kidney Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. This case study uses a descriptive method with a nursing process approach carried out on 3 respondents aged 19-56 years using a One Group Pretest Posttest research design and measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) instrument before and after being given slimber ice therapy and analyzed by calculating the average value. The results showed that the age of the respondents was 19-56 years, gender was female for 1 respondent, male for 2 respondents. After being given slimber ice therapy to 3 respondents twice, when the patient underwent hemodialysis therapy twice a week, the average score for thirst was reduced from a VAS score of 5.1 (moderate thirst) to a score of 1.2 (light thirst) after being given the therapy. It is hoped that the results of this case study can be applied to reduce thirst and help limit fluids in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at Charitas Hospital Palembang.

Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus and is transmitted through the Aedes aegypti mosquito vector. One of the prevention of dengue disease that can be done is the use of repellent. Herbal insecticides are insecticides whose basic ingredients are derived from plants. One of the plants that can be used is tubal root plants. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of repellent from tuba root extract on the perchability of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This study is an experimental research using the Complete Random Design (RAL) method which consists of 4 treatment levels: 5 ml tuba root extract, 10 ml tuba root extract, 15 ml tuba root extract and 20 ml tuba root extract. The results of this study obtained the total perching power of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes against repellent of tubal root extract which was carried out in 6 repetitions, namely in the composition of A1 (5 ml) as much as 4%, the composition of A2 (10 ml) as much as 1.6%, the composition of A3 (15 ml) as much as 0.83%, the composition of A4 (20 ml) as much as 0.3%. The results of the one-way anova test obtained a significant result of 0.005 (p<0.05) showing the repellent effect of tuba root extract on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This study proves that the repellent of tuba root extract that is the most effective against the perching power of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, namely repellent of tuba root extract with a composition of A4 (20 ml).

Product Quality is the result of a product that has been made with human labor so that it becomes a product that can be traded among consumers. Price is an amount of money that will be exchanged for an item needed by consumers, thus making many consumers to make purchasing decisions on products. The purpose of the marketing department is to promote goods with the beauty of the product and make consumers interested so that they make the decision to buy the item. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze whether product quality and price affect purchasing decisions at the hana fashion shop in West Jakarta. This type of research is using a quantitative approach in a measurable way. The population in this study were all consumers who bought hana fashion store products. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling, namely by determining the sample based on the objectives and considerations of the researcher and consumers who buy hana fashion products. The information collection strategy used by researchers is based on a questionnaire that has been distributed to 80 people. The results of this statement indicate that product quality has a significant influence on purchasing decisions. Price has a significant influence on purchasing decisions.

 Immunisation is the stage of prevention of infectious diseases such as ‘hepatitis, tuberculosis, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and measles’ Knowledge of parents, especially mothers, plays an important role in the success of immunisation programmes, where education level affects knowledge about the importance of immunisation. The following study aimed to analyse the correlation between parents' education level and knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. The following quantitative approach uses a Cross Sectional design, on 88 respondents selected through Purposive Proportional Random Sampling using a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire and obesrvasion. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between education level and parental knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation at Bangetayu Health Centre, Semarang City (p-value <0.05). Thus, the higher the level of education of parents, the better their knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. This study highlights the importance of complete basic immunisation to prevent disease. Health offices and health centres need to improve education through counselling and information distribution. Parents' awareness plays an important role in ensuring children are fully immunised. This study is useful for parents in increasing knowledge, health centres in improving services, and researchers as a reference for further studies.  

The Quraysh dialect is one of the Arabic language variants that has played a significant role in the formation of Standard Arabic. This dialect became dominant during the pre-Islamic era and remained influential after the spread of Islam, particularly as it was used in the codification of the Qur’an. This study aims to examine the role of the Quraysh dialect in shaping Standard Arabic from the perspective of Fiqh al-Lughah and to analyze the linguistic and social factors that contributed to its dominance. This research employs a qualitative method with a historical linguistic and sociolinguistic approach. Data is collected from various sources discussing the historical development of Arabic, the codification of the Qur’an, and the social factors influencing the spread of the Quraysh dialect. The findings indicate that the Quraysh dialect possessed advantages in phonology, morphology, and syntax, making it superior to other Arabic dialects. Additionally, social factors such as the Quraysh tribe’s role in trade, politics, and religion further solidified its position as the standard language. The implications of this study emphasize that the Quraysh dialect not only influenced the development of Standard Arabic but also contributed to the broader linguistic framework of Islamic scholarship. This research is expected to provide insights into Fiqh al-Lughah, particularly in understanding the standardization process of Arabic and the socio-cultural influences on its evolution.

The low reasoning ability of students in processing information has an impact on learning outcomes and creative thinking skills. So it is necessary to develop a valid, practical, and effective learning model to improve students' creative thinking skills. The research method used was the Borg and Gall model which was modified into 8 stages. This research was tested on fourth grade students of SD Negeri Kalisalam 2. Data collection used questionnaires for student expert validators, and teachers, non-test assessments to measure students' creative thinking skills, and interviews. This research evaluates the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the developed learning model. The results of expert validation showed that the model and learning materials were very valid with an average score of 90.16%. In detail, the learning model validator gave a score of 93.66%, while the material expert gave a score of 86.66%. The practicality assessment before and after the trial was 84% and 80% respectively, both in the “practical” category. The effectiveness of the model was measured through student questionnaires with an average of 79% (“effective”) and non-test assessment of creative thinking skills, where 16 out of 23 students showed improvement after the application of the learning model. This guidebook/prototype of inquiry-based learning model development with scaffolding techniques is considered effective for improving students' creative thinking skills, besides that this model can also help teachers in encouraging innovation in classroom learning to be more interesting.

Background: As you get older, health problems increase, one of which is stress. Stress is very important because stress will have an impact on the quality of life and psychological well-being of the elderly. Psychological well-being in the elderly is the elderly's ability to accept themselves as they are, be able to build positive relationships with other people, be able to independently face social pressure, master the environment, have a purpose in life, and be able to realize one's potential in a sustainable manner. Stress in the elderly can describe that a person experiences a decrease in psychological well-being in the elderly which can be said to be low. Objective: This research is to analyze the relationship between stress levels and psychological well-being in elderly people at the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardoyo Ungaran Elderly Social Service Homes. Method: This research is a type of correlational quantitative research using the cross-section method. The sample taken in this study was 105 elderly people who were in the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardoyo Ungaran elderly service homes. The instrument for measuring stress levels and psychological wellbeing in the elderly uses a questionnaire. The test used in this research is the Gamma test. Conclusion: There is a relationship between stress levels and psychological wellbeing in the elderly at the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardhoyo Ungaran Social Service Homes for the Elderly.

Excessive mucus or secretions in the lungs are a common symptom of bronchopneumonia in children. The buildup of thick phlegm will be difficult to expel and can block the child's respiratory tract. One way to relieve a blocked nose and thin phlegm is by mixing eucalyptus oil and hot water. The ability of eucalyptus oil to break down mucus is caused by cineole. The nursing student's final goal is to present a research synopsis on the use of hot steam therapy along with eucalyptus oil to clear the airways of ineffective bronchopneumonia in children. Using a case study design with three (3) respondents and a mixture of hot water steam and eucalyptus oil, this research uses case study techniques and a nursing process approach. Children aged between three and four years can benefit greatly from a treatment that involves inhaling eucalyptus oil vapors for ten to fifteen minutes to clear the respiratory tract and reduce the viscosity of mucus. The results of implementing the intervention showed that the average results for respondents were 1,2,3 pre-intervention, SpO2 98%, RR: 31x/m, rhonchi(-) R1:30, R2:30, R3:32. post intervention results showed SpO2: 99% and HR: 24x/m, R1:24, R2:25, R3:24. The combined intervention of hot water steam with eucalyptus oil is effective in reducing respiratory frequency in children with bronchopneumonia.