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Maktabah, as an institution providing Islamic information, plays an important role in supporting the development of Qur'an studies and tafsir. This article aims to examine the contribution of the Maktabah of the Indonesian Ulema Council of North Sumatra in facilitating scientific activities related to the Qur'an and interpretation through the provision of collection materials, services, and institutional assistance. This research applies a qualitative approach with a literature study method equipped with a descriptive analysis of the function of maktabah as an Islamic reference center. Data were obtained from institutional documents, collection catalogs, and supporting literature relevant to the development of Qur'an studies. The findings of the study revealed that maktabah functions as a forum for scientific documentation, a channel for the dissemination of interpretive knowledge, and a tool to increase Qur'an literacy for academics and the wider community. In addition, the maktabah also supports discussions, seminars, and research activities based on classical and contemporary texts, thereby strengthening the Islamic scientific tradition at the regional level. The existence of maktabah also contributes to building a literacy culture based on authoritative sources and encourages integration between textual and contextual studies in understanding the Qur'an. These findings highlight the urgency of improving management, digitizing services, strengthening human resources, and expanding the collection of maktabah to meet the demands of Qur'an study and interpretation in a sustainable manner in the modern era.

The development of the art of reading the Qur'an (tilawah) plays an important role in maintaining the Qur'anic tradition in North Sumatra, especially since this region is one of the regions actively involved in organizing the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ). However, the quality of development at the district/city level is not evenly distributed, thus impacting the ability of qari and qari'ah to achieve professional tilawah standards. This study aims to analyze the development program of the art of reading the Qur'an implemented by the LPTQ of North Sumatra Province, including the form of activities, implementation mechanisms, and its effectiveness in improving participant competence. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach through direct observation of development activities, analysis of official institutional documents, and supporting documentation related to the training process and implementation of the MTQ. The results show that the LPTQ development program includes routine development, Training Center (TC), and Training of Trainers (ToT), each of which has a different contribution to improving participant abilities. Routine development serves as a foundation, TC has proven to be most effective in maturing participants before the MTQ, while ToT plays a role in increasing the capacity of trainers in the region. However, the program's overall effectiveness remains hampered by a limited number of expert trainers, limited facilities, regional disparities, and low interest among young people in the art of tilawah. This study concludes that training needs to be strengthened through equitable distribution of trainers, increased program intensity, utilization of digital media, and more stable budget support to achieve sustainable tilawah training in North Sumatra.

The internship activities of students from the Qur’anic Studies and Tafsir Department at Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara represent a form of community service aimed at providing tangible contributions in accordance with their field of expertise. Although the students do not come from an education major, the interns at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan actively participated in the religious guidance of students. The guidance activities included mentoring in Qur’an learning, Islamic Religious Education (PAI), and tahfidz (Qur’an memorization), as well as training in practical acts of worship such as the procedures for ghusl janabah (ritual purification after major impurity) and the funeral prayer (salat al-janazah). In addition, the interns also organized various Islamic competitions, including short surah recitation contests, Islamic quiz competitions, and the call to prayer (adhan) competition. This study employed a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, where data were obtained through observation, documentation, and direct participation during the internship activities. The results indicate that religious guidance through practical worship training and Islamic competitions can enhance students’ understanding, skills, and enthusiasm in practicing Islamic teachings. Therefore, the student internship program provides a positive contribution in strengthening religious values and the religious character of students at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan.

The flash floods and landslides in Central Aceh Regency are hydrometeorological disasters resulting from the interaction between natural factors and environmental conditions, such as extreme rainfall and declining ecological capacity due to land-use changes. In this context, community service activities conducted by law students of Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara function not only as humanitarian responses but also as a medium for social learning in internalizing the values of religious moderation based on local wisdom. This study aims to examine the role of students in disaster response and how these values are internalized through interactions with the Gayo community. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-participatory design. Data were collected through participatory observation, informal interviews, and documentation during activities in disaster-affected areas, and analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that these activities contributed to both physical recovery and social-psychological support, including trauma healing. Local wisdom values such as deliberation, mutual cooperation, and social solidarity act as social capital in strengthening community resilience and reflect religious moderation in daily life. Overall, this approach integrates academic knowledge, humanitarian values, and religious moderation while fostering students’ social awareness, empathy, and commitment

This study aims to examine the actualization of Islamic creed (aqidah) values and work ethic among students of the Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Department, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Studies, UIN Sumatera Utara Medan, during their internship program at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Medan Kota District. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The findings indicate that aqidah values such as honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and responsibility are manifested in administrative tasks, religious counseling activities, and public religious services. Furthermore, the Islamic work ethic of the students is reflected in discipline, professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to work quality. The integration of aqidah values and work ethic fosters a service-oriented and devotional work pattern, indicating that the internship program serves not only as practical learning but also as a medium for internalizing Islamic values within the context of public religious services.

Instant noodle consumption in Indonesia has continued to increase in the last few years, which indicates that there are more business opportunities for instant noodle products in Indonesia. Proved by the number of instant noodle brands scattered on the market. This has led to increased competition among companies in order to be the best in the eyes of consumers. Marketing strategies are needed to win competition as well as increase sales, ranging from taste innovations, prices, product quality, promotions, and so on. In this study, game theory is used to investigate the competition between Mie Sedaap, Gaga, and Supermi. Using pure strategy is obtained game value that shows that the optimal strategy for Mie Sedaap is ease of purchase, the optimum strategy for Gaga is packaging strategy, and the optimum strategy for Supermi is price strategy.

Factor analysis is a statistical method aimed at exploring correlations or relationships among variables studied, which are then grouped into fewer new factors. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is a statistical technique used to reduce the dimensions of data with the goal of identifying hidden patterns or significant structures within the data. The research results indicate the presence of 5 factors influencing the decision-making process in online shopping among students of the University of North Sumatra via Shopee, namely the Funding Application Factor (28.141%), Information Reputation Factor (13.983%), Communication Satisfaction Factor (7.452%), Types and Compensation Factor (6.683%), and Guarantees and Prices Factor (5.794%). These five factors obtained a cumulative variance of 62.051%, indicating that they influence online shopping decisions through Shopee among University of North Sumatra students by 62.051%.

Colostrum is a component of breast milk in the form of a golden yellow liquid secreted by the mother from the first to the third day after giving birth. Colostrum contains 10-17 times more immune substances than mature milk, so it is very important to help form antibodies in newborn babies (Mardalena, 2017). According to WHO, the production and quality of breast milk is not affected by the nutritional condition of the mother unless the mother experiences extreme malnutrition. This could be a reason to support mothers to continue breastfeeding their newborn babies in emergency situations. (RI Ministry of Health, 2018) stated this information. WHO and UNICEF support exclusive breastfeeding through early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth, exclusive breastfeeding without giving any food or drink including water, feeding according to the newborn's desire both in the morning and evening, and avoiding the use of bottles, pacifiers , and teas (Ministry of Health, 2018). This study is an analytical research with a cross-sectional study design used to determine the RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF POSTPARTUM MOTHERS TOWARDS THE PROVISION OF COLOSTRUM TO NEWBORN BABIES AT PMB ROSA HULU NIAS SOUTH NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCE IN 2024. Research shows that colostrum has a significant impact on Newborns (p= 0.006). There is a significant relationship between family support and giving colostrum to newborns (p= 0.001). Mothers of Newborns are advised to seek information about giving colostrum or breast milk to Newborns through various sources such as electronic media, social media, and health workers to increase their knowledge. Provide training to health staff at the Eninta clinic to increase promotion of giving colostrum to Newborns, so that mothers and families have better knowledge about the importance of colostrum.

This study examines the dynamics of personal adjustment in Quranic memorization students using a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative field analysis as primary data and meta-analysis as secondary data. The field study involved 515 students from two Indonesian Islamic boarding schools: Pesantren Tahfizh Daarul Qur'an and Yayasan Islamic Centre Sumatera Utara. The meta-analysis included 30 studies (N = 4,827) from international databases. The quantitative analysis showed a high level of personal adjustment among students (M = 3.66, SD = 0.52), with the highest score on acting objectively according to one's conditions and potential (M = 3.85, SD = 0.48). Regression analysis revealed that self-acceptance significantly predicted overall personal adjustment (β = 0.42, p < .001). The meta-analysis confirmed a positive relationship between self-acceptance and personal adjustment (r = 0.53, 95% CI [0.47, 0.59]). Moderator analysis indicated a stronger effect for female students (r = 0.58) than males (r = 0.49). These findings extend the research of Ahmad et al. (2022) and Rahma (2023) by identifying unique factors influencing personal adjustment of Quranic memorization students, such as memorization intensity (β = 0.31, p < .01) and social support in Quranic boarding schools (β = 0.28, p < .01). Additionally, the integration of primary and secondary data provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of personal adjustment in Quranic memorization students, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based interventions to enhance the psychological well-being of these students.

The information system for making invitation letters for guest stars at TVRI North Sumatra is designed to increase efficiency in managing invitations and guest information. This research aims to identify various challenges faced during the implementation of practical work at TVRI, such as administrative problems and employee delays. Through the use of web-based technology, this application is expected to provide practical and relevant solutions, facilitating the process of making invitations, managing guest data, and confirming attendance. The system development method used includes requirements analysis, user interface design, and implementation using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP for database management. It is hoped that the results of this research will be able to make a significant contribution to the efficiency of TVRI's internal processes, as well as creating valuable practical experience in the field of information technology.  

The volunteer gathering was part of PMI's anniversary activities in North Sumatra and Aceh, centered in the Aek Nauli Girsang Simpangan Bolon area of Simalungun Regency. This activity involved a team of PMI Volunteer members throughout North Sumatra and several Aceh regions. In a series of activities, PMI prepared a team of volunteers to carry out community service activities in the village for 3 days in Tiga Dolok Village, Dolok Parmonangan District, Simalungun Regency. Participants who participated in this service activity were around 60 people who were distributed in each hamlet in the village. The service actions carried out consisted of; socialization of the existence of PMI in general and specifically, namely socialization activities, gathering to the community about PMI, hygiene, health, blood donation, first aid, to disaster management. This activity was carried out with the aim that the village community, especially Tiga Dolok residents, understand how important awareness is in maintaining cleanliness and health amid a pandemic and a continuous rainy season. In addition, the community also needs to understand that PMI is not just a blood donor, but many other activities are carried out to educate and help the community in daily life and society.

This research aims to design and build a web-based broadcast equipment inventory information system at TVRI North Sumatra. This information system was developed to overcome existing inventory management problems, such as tracking, managing and maintaining broadcast equipment. The development method used includes requirements stages, system design analysis, implementation, and testing using the black box method. This system was built using PHP as the programming language, MySQL as the database, and CSS and JavaScript for the user interface. Test results show that this system can manage equipment inventory effectively, including the functions of borrowing, returning and maintaining equipment. This system also allows integration with other existing systems at TVRI and provides long-term benefits such as increasing data accuracy and operational efficiency. The implementation of this information system is expected to support smooth operations and improve the quality of inventory management at TVRI North Sumatra.  

Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.) merupakan salah satu tanaman rempah yang banyak ditemui di daerah sekitar Sumatera Utara. Dalah satu permasalahan dalam budidaya tanaman ini adalah kesulitan benihnya yang cenderung sulit berkecambah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari aplikasi zat pengatur tumbuh dan perlakuan osmoconditioning serta kombinasinya untuk mempercepat pematahan dormansi benih andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan 2 faktor, faktor pertama adalah zat pengatur tumbuh (Z) dengan 6 taraf sedangkan faktor kedua adalah perlakuan osmoconditioning dengan Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 6000 (O) dengan 4 taraf. Parameter yang diamati adalah laju perkecambahan dan daya berkecambah benih. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa aplikasi zat pengatur tumbuh dapat mempercepat perkecambahan benih andaliman. Hal ini dapat ditunjukkan dengan nilai pengamatan pada semua parameter yang berbeda nyata dengan kontrol (tanpa aplikasi ZPT). Dari hasil penelitian dapat dilihat bahwa zat pengatur tumbuh yang mempercepat pematahan dormansi terbaik adalah Giberelin 500 ppm, walaupun perbandingan dengan ZPT lainnya tidak berbeda nyata. Sementara itu, perlakuan osmoconditioning dengan PEG 6000 juga ternyata mampu mempercepat pematahan dormansi benih andaliman yang ditunjukkan dengan peningkatan sebagian besar parameter yang diamati. Konsentrasi PEG 6000 terbaik pada perlakuan osmoconditioning untuk mempercepat pemecahan dormansi benih andaliman adalah konsentrasi 3%.

The training for Activists in Prevention, Eradication of Abuse, and Control of Narcotics Trafficking (P4GN) in the Community with an Effective Communication Management Approach aims to enhance the capacity of activists in addressing narcotics issues through precise and effective communication techniques. This event was organized by BNN Langkat Regency on August 22, 2024, and attended by 15 participants, including members of community organizations, youth organizations, and local leaders from Desa Bersinar, Langkat Regency. The training featured lecturers from the Faculty of Health at Universitas Haji Sumatera Utara and the Public Health Study Program at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Columbia Asia as the academic speakers. The training methods included delivering materials in several sessions, with a focus on effective communication management following a break. The primary goal of this training is to equip participants with knowledge about P4GN and communication skills necessary for effectively disseminating anti-narcotics messages in a persuasive and informative manner. The expected outcomes of the training include enhanced participant capabilities in prevention, eradication, and control of narcotics trafficking within their communities and strengthened collaboration among various stakeholders.

The issue of drug abuse among Indonesian teenagers has reached alarming levels in 2024, with a national prevalence of 2.4% and 2.9% in North Sumatra Province. In Langkat Regency, there has been a 15% increase in drug cases among teenagers compared to the previous year. To address this challenge, the Desa Bersinar (Drug-Free Village) program was launched in Langkat Regency, utilizing an innovative peer group method in anti-drug interactive dialogues. This method was chosen for its effectiveness in fostering personal and relevant communication among teenagers, allowing anti-drug messages to be conveyed more deeply. The implementation involved collaboration between BNNK Langkat, Universitas Haji Sumatera Utara, and STIKes Columbia Asia Medan, integrating the program into community service initiatives. Discussions facilitated by peer leaders, supported by academics, used the SIGAB BNN Module as a comprehensive guide, aiming to create a drug-free school environment and develop a generation more aware of the dangers of drugs

University of Sumatera Utara (USU) is the one of the largest and the best universities in Medan which has full of facilities and infrastructure. Nevertheless, currently University of Sumatera Utara does not have a Student Center. The provision of a student center at a university is essential for the development of outstanding students. Furthermore, in the post pandemic COVID-19, humans need a healthier space or place to be live in. Activities that take place indoors require good air quality to prevent viruses from easily entering and thriving inside the room. The application of tropical architecture in the design of the USU Student Center is a consideration in creating a place suitable for post pandemic COVID-19 conditions, and it also serves as a solution for the climate in Indonesia.    

Cyberbullying is an action intended to embarrass, intimidate, spread ugliness and hatred in cyber media. One of the cyber media is social media ask.fm. Cyberbullying often occurs in teenagers, this can affect the emotions of teenagers who are still quite unstable in controlling their emotions. In this research, the problem formulated is whether there is an influence of cyberbullying on social media ask.fm on the emotional development of teenagers. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of cyberbullying on ask.fm social media on adolescent emotional disorders. The research method used is a survey research method using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The catharsis theory used in this research states that catharsis is a clearing of emotional conflict within oneself through talking about it and the deindividuation theory states that there is a feeling of loss of personal identity and the emergence of anonymity in the group. The anonymous feature on ask.fm social media provides opportunities for perpetrators to carry out cyberbullying on ask.fm. The sample in this study was 30 students, who had been victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying. Hypothesis testing shows Tcount ≥ Ttable (3.049 ≥ 1.660) so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so this means that these two variables have a significant influence. This research showed that teenagers dared to carry out attacks only through the social media ask.fm, with anonymous facilities that made it easy for the perpetrators to express all their frustration without their identities being known. And as victims, teenagers generally reject it by responding emotionally.

Placenta previa is a placenta that is abnormally located, namely in the lower segment of the uterus so that it covers part or all of the internal uterine ostium. Based on data obtained by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2008, quoted by Wahyu 2019, the prevalence of placenta previa is around 458 out of 100,000 births each year, while the prevalence of placenta previa according to WHO in 2009 is around 320 out of 100,000 births. This type of research is descriptive and aims to find out the relationship between the characteristics of mothers giving birth and the incidence of placenta previa at Pratama Afisyah Clinic. This research instrument is the medical record. Editing, coding, data entry, tabulating and analyzing data. The research results from 103 respondents, the majority of birth mothers who experienced bleeding were 79 respondents (76.7%), the minority who did not experience bleeding were 24 respondents (23.3%). The majority at risk age were 77 respondents (74.8), the majority at risk parity were 91 respondents (88.3), the majority had a history of SC delivery as many as 79 respondents (76.7%). From the results of the statistical tests, the Odd ratio (OR) = 3.500 was obtained. 95% CI = 1.196-10.240 and P value 0.032 < 0.05, which means there is a significant relationship between maternal age characteristics and the incidence of placenta previa. The results of the statistical test obtained an Odd ratio (OR) = 0.121. 95% CI = 0.015-0.979 and P value 0.026 < 0.05, which means there is a significant relationship between maternal parity characteristics and the incidence of placenta previa. The results of the statistical test obtained an Odd ratio (OR) = 0.350. 95% CI = 0.137-0.895 and P value 0.046 < 0.05, which means there is a significant relationship between the characteristics of the mother's birth history and the incidence of placenta previa. For mothers who give birth with placenta previa, to further increase knowledge about placenta previa by knowing the causes and impacts.

This research aims to examine the influence of regional economic growth, original regional income, general allocation funds, special allocation funds on regional expenditure. The population in this study used 33 regencies/cities in North Sumatra with observations for 4 years from 2018 - 2021. The approach used in this research was an associative approach and the data analysis technique used was Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The sampling method used in this research is the Census. This research was processed using SPSS Version 23. The results of this research show that Regional Economic Growth has no effect on regional expenditure, Regional Original Income, General Allocation Funds, Special Allocation Funds have a positive effect on Regional Expenditure. Regional Economic Growth, Original Regional Income, General Allocation Funds, Special Allocation Funds Simultaneously Influence Regional Expenditures.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition of excessive nausea and vomiting in pregnant women that is worse than morning sickness, the cause is unknown. Psychological factors can worsen this condition, causing dehydration, weight loss, electrolyte imbalance, and complications such as liver damage and retinal hemorrhage due to increased blood pressure during vomiting. Treatment is done by administering fluids, glucose, electrolytes, and vitamins through an IV. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum at the Pagar Merbau Health Center, Deli Serdang, in 2023. This study uses a descriptive correlational method with a cross-sectional design to analyze the relationship between independent and dependent variables simultaneously. Data were collected retrospectively from 36 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments were questionnaires and observation sheets, while data analysis was carried out using the chi-square statistical test which showed a p value = 0.021. There is a significant relationship between age, knowledge, parity, and multiple pregnancies with the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women at the Pagar Merbau Health Center, Deli Serdang.