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This study explores the development of low-carbon concrete by integrating industrial waste materials and CO₂-absorbing minerals to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. The research investigates various mix ratios involving fly ash, slag, and CO₂-absorbing minerals, aiming to optimize both performance and sustainability. Experimental methods included compressive strength testing, carbon emission measurement, and durability evaluation. The results indicate that low-carbon concrete formulations achieve up to 45% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional concrete, which uses Portland cement. Despite a slight decrease in compressive strength, the optimal mix reached 34 MPa, which is sufficient for structural applications. Durability testing revealed that concrete with CO₂-absorbing minerals showed improved long-term performance compared to other formulations. The findings highlight the potential of using industrial waste materials and carbon capture technologies to create more environmentally sustainable concrete while maintaining necessary structural properties. This study contributes to the growing demand for eco-friendly construction materials and supports the implementation of low-carbon concrete in large-scale industrial applications. Further optimization of mix ratios and long-term performance studies are recommended for broader adoption in the construction industry.

The growth of creative economy based on local culture has become a significant driver for advancing local communities. Karang Taruna Karangtempel, as part of the local community, has great potential to develop their creative economy by leveraging the richness of their local culture. However, constraints in entrepreneurship knowledge, market access, and youth involvement hinder the optimization of this potential. The objective of this socialization activity is to empower Karang Taruna Karangtempel to become a catalyst in the development of a sustainable local economy. Through youth empowerment and cultural preservation, it is expected that the local community can experience tangible benefits from the creative economy integrated with local values. The implementation method of this community service activity involves three main stages: (1) Planning and preparation; (2) Socialization and counseling; (3) Evaluation and feedback. Local culture-based creative economic outreach activities for Karang Tempel Youth Organization, it is hoped that it can improve entrepreneurial skills and active participation of the younger generation for community empowerment. Introducing a creative economy based on local culture invites the younger generation to pay attention to the abundant resources in the surrounding environment to choose and make into products that can be used as effective alternative products that have high added value.

This study explores the role of sentiment analysis as a predictive tool for understanding and forecasting product launch success in the digital market. Sentiment analysis involves the classification of consumer sentiment expressed on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, and it can significantly impact businesses by predicting consumer behavior and product performance. The research highlights the relationship between social media sentiment and product success, demonstrating that positive sentiment is strongly correlated with higher sales and consumer engagement, while negative sentiment can lead to declines. Machine learning models, including Support Vector Machines (SVM) and Random Forest, were employed to classify sentiment from large volumes of social media data and correlate it with product performance indicators such as sales volume and consumer interaction. The study found that sentiment analysis models were highly effective in predicting product success, with positive sentiment generally driving product profitability and negative sentiment posing a potential threat to brand reputation. Moreover, the analysis showed that social media sentiment provides real-time insights into consumer perceptions, enabling businesses to quickly adjust marketing strategies and product development plans. These findings underscore the importance of integrating sentiment analysis into product launch evaluations and strategic decision-making. Future research should explore the integration of sentiment analysis with other predictive market models and investigate the effects of fake reviews and post-purchase consumer behaviors on product success.

The increasing complexity and heterogeneity of data in Smart Information Systems pose significant challenges for effective decision-making. While data fusion techniques have been widely adopted to integrate multiple data sources, traditional fusion approaches often fail to consider contextual information, resulting in limited interpretability and reduced decision relevance. This study proposes a contextual data fusion approach that integrates heterogeneous data sources with contextual attributes, including temporal, spatial, and operational context, to enhance decision accuracy and robustness. The research employs a computational and experimental methodology involving data preprocessing, context encoding, multi-level data fusion, and performance evaluation. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms single-source analysis and non-contextual data fusion in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, with only a marginal increase in computational cost. The findings confirm that incorporating context into the data fusion process significantly improves the quality and reliability of analytical outcomes. This study contributes to the development of intelligent and data-driven systems by highlighting the critical role of contextual awareness in supporting transparent and effective decision-making in Smart Information Systems.

Pombewe Huntap is a relocation place for residents affected by disasters in Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, especially for residents from Oloboju, Jono Oge, Loru, and Pombewe Villages. The majority of Pombewe Huntap residents work in the agriculture, livestock and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sectors. MSMEs have a vital role in national economic growth, but their development in Pombewe Huntap still faces obstacles. The purpose of this research is to find the best way to develop MSMEs to improve the economy of the Pombewe Huntap community in Sigi Regency. The results showed that Pombewe Huntap MSMEs face major problems related to capital, marketing, and production. This study suggests the village government to improve existing programs to support MSMEs, including training, financial assistance, and provision of equipment, as well as consistent evaluation of results.  

The student worksheet, also known as LKPD, is a crucial element in the educational process inside schools. Nevertheless, several LKPDS fail to satisfy the requirements of being feasible, valid, and successful in enhancing the abilities of science process learners. Furthermore, the absence of stimuli in the LKPD to foster critical thinking among learners is a pressing issue that requires attention. The objective of this project is to create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) focused Learning Kit and Performance Dashboard (LKPD) that may enhance the scientific process and creative abilities of fourth-grade children in primary school, specifically in relation to plant matter. The study employed the ADDIE Development paradigm, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The findings demonstrated that the STEAM-oriented LKPD created had a positive impact on enhancing the science process abilities and fostering creativity among fourth-grade pupils in relation to plant matter. Furthermore, the enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge and the level of scientific literacy also exert a beneficial impact on the science process abilities of individuals. Teachers and learners also evaluate the LKPD for its viability and practicality

All contemporary pesantren in the current era must be able and brave enough to set management standards appropriate for the Postmodern era. This is because many major changes in technology, culture, and thought that occur in the Postmodern era affect pesantren. As a result, contemporary pesantren must adapt to these changes while maintaining their traditional foundation and strong Islamic values. The analysis of references on the type of standardization of contemporary pesantren management in the Postmodern era resulted in the writing of this article, which outlines several important points that can be used as a framework for the preparation of the intended contemporary pesantren standards. The ultimate goal of this standardization is expected to be able to make contemporary pesantren have a clear reference in maintaining its existence. The writing of this article uses a literature study method with a qualitative approach. This means that the data is described in the form of narratives about the standardization of contemporary pesantren management. The results of the analysis of various documents, there are at least several important points that become management standards as contemporary pesantren, including relevant curriculum development, information technology, transparency and accountability, partnerships with educational and business institutions, inclusiveness, attention to the welfare of students, environmental management, and continuous evaluation and renewal.

This study is a qualitative literature review aimed at exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in human resource management (HRM) practices. GAI, as an advanced technology, holds significant potential to enhance operational efficiency in HRM through the automation of administrative tasks, improved accuracy in performance evaluations, and the development of more interactive and adaptive employee training. However, its implementation also faces several challenges, including employee resistance to change and the unpreparedness of technological infrastructure. Furthermore, ethical issues such as algorithmic bias in recruitment processes are a major concern, potentially exacerbating inequities if not properly monitored. This research identifies that the success of integrating GAI into HRM depends on the organization’s readiness to address technological and ethical challenges, as well as the importance of careful planning. The findings provide valuable insights for organizations in designing effective strategies for GAI integration to improve performance and organizational dynamics while addressing potential risks.

One of the government's efforts to protect the environment in the Indonesian industrial sector is by establishing laws and regulations that become a reference for the public and business actors and/or activities related to the environment. The government, through the Ministry of the Environment, issued regulations in the form of PROPER as an evaluation of industrial performance in environmental management. Based on the PROPER program mentioned above, the East Java Provincial Government is implementing the Environmental Trust Business/Activity Development Program or known as PUSAKA, which aims to provide environmental management guidelines based on environmental permits held by businesses and/activities (non-PROPER) in East Java. The PUSAKA mentoring program is used to prepare business actors and/or activities in East Java to achieve PROPER. Apart from that, it can also improve environmental management performance in business entities and/or activities in East Java Province, especially PT X. The PUSAKA development program has been successful in becoming a trigger for evaluating PT X's environmental management. Because it succeeded in increasing compliance with PPA and PLB3 by 85.7% and 3.75%.

History opens a window to the past to welcome the future, learning history will help to know and understand how the history of the past and also the people associated with these events. Studying history not only aims to know important events or events in the past but also teaches various forms of experience that occur both success and failure. Every human being needs education and knowledge because it is for human development itself. Through education, humans not only get teaching about special skills but also something deeper, namely science. In the world of education through learning, students gain knowledge and learn what is obtained through learning. Each student will pass the evaluation stage. The evaluation is given after students have gone through several learning and understanding processes and then given questions, both essays and multiple choice questions, in order to help the learning process in the classroom. To maximize the use of multiple choice as a learning tool, students can choose it with consideration in the answer choices that have been determined. Teachers give assignments to students to work on multiple choice questions in two ways, the first is to solve multiple choice questions, when given an assignment during class hours to submit it to the teacher when the subject is finished. Alternatively, the teacher can give the students an assignment or homework and collect it during the next meeting. Research shows that teachers prefer the use of multiple choice questions, not only because of administration, time saving and simplicity but also because they are objective and consistent. Furthermore, students based on the results of the study prefer giving multiple choice questions because they can eliminate answer errors and the questions on multiple choice questions are more objective than others. In addition, with the multiple choice question method students can actively participate in the learning process.

This article explores the potential and challenges associated with implementing the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in Indonesia. The method used in this article is a quantitative method by interviewing several teachers at the school. The curriculum is anticipated to enhance education quality by offering flexibility for teachers, enabling students to pursue learning based on their interests, boosting student motivation, and fostering the development of 21st-century skills. However, the article highlights several challenges, including teacher readiness, availability of facilities, mindset change, and the need for effective evaluation. It underscores the crucial requirement for support from the government, schools, teachers, students, and parents to effectively address these challenges and successfully implement the curriculum.

This paper explores the key role of teachers in educational curriculum development, especially in the implementation and evaluation of curriculum design. Teachers' skills and knowledge are not only as curriculum implementers, but also as learning architects who influence students' learning experiences. Teachers not only master open material, but also have an important role in planning relevant and interesting learning activities. This paper highlights the important collaboration between teachers and other stakeholders, such as curriculum administrators, parents, and the educational community. This collaboration is the basis for creating a curriculum that is effective, responsive to student needs, and reflects various perspectives. By introducing the role of teachers in curriculum implementation and evaluation, this paper encourages appreciation of their contribution in shaping the direction of education. Effective collaboration and a deep understanding of teacher involvement are expected to increase the holism of curriculum development, create more meaningful learning experiences for students, and improve the overall quality of education..

The SIAP application (Presence Activation Information System) has been implemented at the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency since 2022. Although good attendance has been the first step, it also requires optimal bureaucratic performance as an effort to achieve institutional goals. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of the SIAP Application (Presence Activation Information System) has an influence on employee performance at the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM). This study used quantitative methods and involved the entire population, namely 38 employees of the Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency. Data collection was carried out through distributing questionnaires to all BKPSDM employees as respondents, documentation and observation. The results of the analysis using the T test show that the significant value (0.002) is smaller than the probability of 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted, which means "The use of the SIAP application has an influence on employee performance (Y)." Although the SIAP Application Usage Variable (X) and the Employee Performance Variable (Y) are related, respondents' responses show some shortcomings related to the use of the SIAP Application (Presence Activation Information System), such as unstable network access constraints. Nevertheless, good attendance still has a positive effect on improving employee performance. Employee Performance Evaluation shows deficiencies in the indicators of Quality, Quantity, Timeliness, and Independence.

This article discusses efforts to improve gross motor skills in young children in the RA SABILAL MUHTADIN school environment. This research focuses on the implementation of a special program designed to stimulate gross motor development through structured play activities. Research methods include observation, intervention, and evaluation of children's progress over a certain period of time. The results show that this approach was successful in significantly improving children's gross motor skills, making a positive contribution to their physical development in a formal education environment.    

Adolescence is a period of transition from child to teenager starting with physical, psychological, emotional, hormonal, and mental growth and development related to sexual maturity. Sexual maturity is indicated by the presence of menarche. Survey Demography Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) (2017), states that one in five Indonesian children has not received knowledge about menstruation before getting menarche. Many teenagers are not ready to get menarche, some are sad, confused, crying, and afraid. The purpose of the activity is to increase the knowledge of teenage girls about preparing for menarche. The method of activity is health education for menarche preparation including surveys, determining the implementation schedule and data collection, pre-test, and health education activities with health education media, namely videos and leaflets. The activity was held on July 9, 2022, at Pondok Tahfidz Qur'an Hisbah Al Fatih Sintang which was attended by 16 teenage girls between the ages of 10-14 years. Post-test and evaluation of questionnaire data processing with Paired Sample Test. The results of data analysis showed changes in the knowledge of teenage girls pre-test and post-test Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05. The conclusion is that there is a difference in the increase in knowledge before and after giving the health education for menarche preparation for teenage girls at Pondok Tahfidz Qur'an Hisbah Al Fatih Sintang. This health education activity increases the teenage girl's knowledge about menarche preparation so that they are ready, not afraid, and understand about menarche preparation.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have an important role in advancing and improving the economy. Sempulur is one of the MSMEs located on Jalan Pelita Tama No. 2b, Rejomulyo Village, Kartoharjo District, Madiun City. This assistance aims to help the problems faced by Sempulur MSMEs. The service methods used are observation, information collection, problem mapping, implementation of mentoring activities, and problem evaluation. In this activity, the results of MSMEs Sempulur can be seen in the form of increasing marketing media in the form of understanding of social media so that it can improve product marketing.  Planned and efficient financial management. For the government, it is better to provide individual guidance and mentoring to MSMEs to assist in business planning, management, and development.

Indonesia is an agricultural country, where agriculture is a strong supporting sector in the development of the industrial sector. One of the subsectors in the agricultural sector is the food crops subsector. Bringinbendo Village is a village where the majority of the population are rice farmers, where rice farming is one type of food crop sub-sector. The amount of rice production over the last five years has fluctuated, but the rhythm tends to decrease. The causes of poor production results are rice pests and diseases, weather conditions, and incorrect fertilizer dosage. Apart from that, not all young people today are interested in becoming rice farmers and continuing their parents' profession. The method used in this thesis research is using the Lean UX method. Meanwhile, the method used in testing in this thesis research is using Heuristic Evaluation and System Usability Scale (SUS). The result of this research is to produce a PandaiLadang application design, which is a prototype of the PandaiLadang application design. The results of testing carried out by users with Heuristic Evaluation, obtained excellent and good qualifications. Meanwhile, testing using the System Usability Scale received a very good score, which means that the UI/UX design of the PandaiLadang application that has been created does not need to be repaired.

The absence of student textbooks in the new Creative and Entrepreneurial Project subjects in accordance with the current Merdeka Curriculum causes students to be less familiar with Creative and Entrepreneurial Project material. Therefore, researchers developed an Augmented Reality-Based Creative and Entrepreneurial Project Teaching Book. The research conducted is a type of research and development (research and development). The product development model uses the ADDIE model which consists of Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The development of textbooks uses augmented reality as a supporting media in textbooks. This research design adapts the One Group Pretest Posttest Design, with data collection techniques using questionnaires, observations, and tests. The research subjects involved 28 students of class XI Audio Video Engineering 2 at SMK Negeri 1 Kediri and validators consisting of two lecturers in the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program, and one teacher teaching Creative Projects and Entrepreneurship subjects at SMK Negeri 1 Kediri. The results showed that the level of validity of the textbook in terms of expert assessment was 91% with very valid criteria. The level of practicality of the book in terms of students' responses was 93% with very practical criteria. Learning outcomes with multiple choice tests showed an average pretest score of 64.64, while the average posttest score was 88.04. Based on the Wilcoxon test which shows the difference or increase in pretest and posttest scores has a significance value of 0.000. The significance value of the calculated results thus falls in the H0 rejection area because the significance value of 0.00 <0.05, in other words that the pretest and posttest scores have a significant difference or increase. Based on the calculation and analysis of student learning outcomes data, it can be concluded that the Augmented Reality-Based Creative and Entrepreneurial Project Teaching Book developed is effective in improving student learning outcomes.

In an increasingly competitive business environment, research and development companies, especially in the agro-industrial sector, need to maintain operational efficiency and competitiveness by having an integrated management system. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has become an effective solution in automating business processes. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Odoo Inventory module at PT XYZ, focusing on inventory management and its impact on efficiency, decision making, and customer satisfaction. The research method used is descriptive qualitative involving interviews, literature study, and data collection through observation. The implementation of Odoo's Inventory module successfully overcomes the constraints of warehouse operations by providing features such as Receipt Product, Internal Transfer, Scrap Orders, and Inventory Adjustments. Thus, the company can track, manage, and adjust inventory efficiently, overcome recording errors, and increase transparency in inventory management. The results show that the implementation of ERP through Odoo Inventory module at PT XYZ brings significant benefits in improving operational efficiency and inventory management. The study recommends further evaluation of user acceptance of the implemented system as well as regular updates to the latest version of Odoo software. This study provides a better understanding of the benefits of ERP implementation in the context of research and development in the agro-industrial sector and identifies potential for further research in this area.    

Electricity is currently a vital resource highly needed by modern society, as the majority of human life activities are related to electricity. This sector is crucial in the execution of development initiatives to seek the enhancement of the well-being and prosperity of the people, enlighten the nation, and boost the people's economy in achieving national development goals. It can be said that electricity has become the primary source of energy in every activity, both in households and industries. PT PLN (Persero) is a state-owned enterprise (BUMN) that has been managing all aspects of electricity in Indonesia for 44 years, aiming to improve the quality of people's lives and focus on customer satisfaction. In order to continue to grow and improve, PT PLN  East Java requires analysis and evaluation of the company's current condition to compete externally. Therefore, a method is needed to determine the position and condition of PT PLN  East Java using the method from the strategic management course, namely the Five Force Analysis Method.