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Based on the data obtained, 157 babies were born with LBW in 2016. In 2017 there were 142 babies born with LBW. In 2018 there were 134 babies born with LBW. Based on the results of an initial survey conducted by researchers at the TK IV 07.01 Lhokseumawe Hospital, the prevalence of LBW every month is still high from the last 3 years. The purpose of this study was to analyse the risk factors for the incidence of low birth weight babies at the Hospital TK IV 07.01 Lhokseumawe in 2024. The design of this study was quantitative research with a retrospective approach. The population of this study was 138 people, the sample was obtained by saturated sampling technique as many as 138 people. Univariate analysis, bivariate using chi-square and multivariate using multiple logistic regression at 95% confidence level. The results showed that the variables that had a risk with the incidence of LBW in Hospital TK IV 07.01 Lhokseumawe in 2024 were multiple pregnancies (p=0.026 <0.05) and a history of premature birth (p=0.017 <0.05). Variables that did not have a risk with the incidence of LBW were maternal age (p=0.847 >0.05), preeclampsia/eclampsia (p=1.000 >0.05), pregnancy distance (p=0.0322 <0.05) and premature rupture of membranes (p=0.439 >0.05). The study concluded that the incidence of LBW was influenced by 2 factors, namely multiple pregnancies and a history of preterm birth. The most dominant factor influencing it is the history of premature pregnancy.

Communication is the most important activity in everyday life, language and writing are effective communication tools both verbally and visually, communication in a visual context will be conveyed through typography. As time and technology develop, typography plays an important role and presents many types and styles of letters almost every day which have their own characteristics and uniqueness, one of which is decorative typefaces which have minimalist and geometric shapes as benchmarks. The design of this decorative typeface typography aims to create letters, numbers and punctuation characters that have their own uniqueness and characteristics by exploring the potential forms in the Gorga Dalihan Na Tolu motif in the Toba Batak Traditional House

Based on the results of this study, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1. The results of the analysis of the influence of the type of gill net mesh on lobster catches, the difference in mesh size of gill nets (gillnets) 1.5 inches and 2.25 inches significantly affects the size of lobsters (weight (Kg), total number (kg) of fish caught in the waters of Seluma Regency. 2. The size of the lobster caught is greatly influenced by the size of the gill net mesh mess size, the size of the 1.5 inch mess size gets lobsters with a size of 50-99 grams with a total of 42.0 kg or 14% of the total catch, while the bigger the lobster, the easier it is to avoid the net that can make them get caught, the smallest results were obtained from the 1.5 inch mess size, namely 23.80 kg or only 10% with a lobster size of more than 150 grams. While for the 2.25 inch mess size, the least number of lobsters was obtained from lobsters with a size of 50-99 grams because with that size, the lobster can easily avoid and the highest lobster catch results obtained as much as 76.10 kg or 25% of the total lobster catch with the largest size at 100-149 gr. 3. The best gill net mesh size used refers to the basic size of the target catch, the best gill net used is a mesh size of 2.25 inches, because this size net filters small lobsters to escape and catches large lobsters to be caught and can be traded because it does not violate existing regulations.

The study aims to evaluate the flow of material in the handling process and the quality control measures implemented throughout the production stages. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing primary data collected through direct observation, interviews, and secondary data from relevant literature. The findings indicate that the IQF method significantly preserves the quality and freshness of the shrimp, ensuring compliance with international export standards. The study also identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) related to the company's operations, highlighting the importance of maintaining high-quality raw materials and efficient production processes. Recommendations for improving quality control practices and enhancing operational efficiency are provided, emphasizing the need for continuous training and investment in modern technology.

The purpose of this study was to investigate how integrated thematic science teaching can help elementary school students become more aware of and care for the environment. Descriptive qualitative methodology was used, and data were collected through documentation, interviews, and observations. The research findings show how science teaching combined with environmental themes can improve students' conceptual knowledge and foster an environmentally conscious mindset. In addition to understanding environmental issues, students also showed behavioral changes by keeping the school clean, saving water, and encouraging their friends to be responsible for the environment. Active student participation, instructor inventiveness, and school program support are elements that contribute to the success of learning. Meanwhile, time constraints and differences in students' ability levels are the main challenges. As a contextualized character education approach in elementary school, integrated thematic science learning has proven to be successful in shaping the character of environmental stewardship.

The focus of this research is to analyze the correlation between the duration of gadget use and the imaginative abilities of second-grade elementary school students. A quantitative approach was utilized with a correlational survey method involving 32 students from SDN Pekayon 16 Pagi as the sample. Data were collected through a validated open questionnaire regarding validity and consistency. The analysis findings indicate a negative relationship between the duration of gadget use and students' imaginative abilities. The longer the duration of gadget use (≥60 minutes/day), the lower the students' imaginative abilities, and vice versa. These findings highlight the urgency of parental monitoring in controlling the duration of gadget use as well as the selection of educational content. This research contributes to understanding the impact of technology on children's cognitive development, particularly in the area of imagination.

This research investigates how habits of mind contribute to the success of students' mathematical problem-solving strategies. Using a quantitative method with a correlational survey approach, data were gathered from 76 junior high school students selected via purposive sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire that focused on two aspects: students' habits of mind and mathematical problem-solving approaches. The analysis using simple linear regression revealed a notable correlation between habits of mind and students' problem-solving strategy effectiveness. The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.719, indicating that 71.9% of the variation in effectiveness can be explained by habits of mind. These results emphasize the importance of integrating habits of mind into mathematics education to help students think more critically, reflectively, and systematically.

The pursuit of inclusive mathematics instruction requires educators to adopt adaptive teaching approaches, with differentiated instruction (DI) emerging as a key component. This study explores how future mathematics teachers perceive DI, especially regarding their grasp of its core principles, confidence in instructional application, preparedness to implement, and perspectives on its advantages and obstacles. Employing a descriptive quantitative access, data were collected through a 50-item Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 25 mathematics education students from three universities in Indonesia. The findings affirm comprehensive favorable attitudes toward DI, with mean scores ranging between 3.98 and 4.01. Respondents advertised strong theoretical comprehension of DI and showed enthusiasm about integrating it into their teaching practices. However, challenges such as limited instructional time and deficient firsthand experience in crafting differentiated lessons were acknowledged. These acumen highlight the importance of assimilation more practical, experience-based training within teacher education programs to equip future educators for implementing inclusive and differentiated teaching effectively. 

This study explores the influence of locus of control on junior high school students’ creative mathematical thinking and its implications for instructional strategies. Using a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational method, 16 eighth-grade students from various Jakarta schools participated. The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a creative thinking test. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test indicated that the data were not normally distributed, prompting the use of the Wilcoxon non-parametric test. The findings revealed a significant relationship between locus of control and students’ creative thinking abilities (p = 0.013 < 0.05). These results highlight the importance of strengthening internal control beliefs to foster creativity in mathematical problem-solving.

Kemajuan teknologi telah menciptakan peluang baru dalam bidang pendidikan, terutama bagi anak usia dini. Penelitian ini mengembangkan sebuah game edukatif berbasis Android yang ditujukan untuk anak berusia 4 hingga 6 tahun, dengan materi pengenalan huruf, angka, buah, dan hewan. Pengembangan aplikasi ini menggunakan model Waterfall yang mencakup analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi, pengujian, serta pemeliharaan. Game dirancang menggunakan Flutter dan bahasa Dart untuk menghasilkan tampilan yang interaktif dan responsif, serta dilengkapi dengan fitur audio-visual yang menarik. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian Blackbox dan User Acceptance Testing (UAT), sebanyak 87% anak menunjukkan ketertarikan terhadap game ini, dan 82% mampu mengingat materi yang disampaikan. Para guru juga memberikan respon positif, menilai permainan ini efektif sebagai media pembelajaran. Meski demikian, masih diperlukan penambahan variasi soal serta peningkatan kinerja aplikasi guna meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna secara keseluruhan.

Proses budidaya jamur tiram sangat tergantung dengan kestabilan pada kondisi lingkungan, terutama suhu ruangan dan kelembapan yang harus di perhatikan oleh para petani.  Hal ini menjadi permasalahan ketika proses pemantauan dan pengendalian lingkungan secara manual dilakukan, membutuhkan tenaga yang kuat dan waktu yang cukup besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan Mendesain rancangan sistem monitoring dan kendali suhu ruangan budidaya jamur tiram secara otomatis dan jarak jauh berbasis teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) untuk para petani. Dalam proses sistem ini penelitian ini memanfaatkan sensor suhu dan kelembapan DHT11 sebagai input, mikrokontroler Arduino Uno sebagai pemroses data, dan modul ESP8266 sebagai pengirim data nirkabel ke aplikasi Android berbasis Blynk.  Adapun metode dalam penelitia ini digunakan pengembangan yang digunakan adalah Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model waterfall, dan menganalisis kebutuhan, perancangan sistem, implementasi, pengujian, hingga pemeliharaan. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa sistem mampu membaca suhu dan mengaktifkan blower (kipas) secara otomatis ketika suhu melebihi ambang batas, serta menampilkan data suhu dan status kipas secara real-time melalui aplikasi Blynk. Dengan adanya sistem ini, pemantauan dan pengendalian lingkungan budidaya jamur dapat dilakukan lebih efisien dan fleksibel dan mendukung produktivitas budidaya secara optimal.

This study aims to analyze the effects of domestic investments, inflasi, and pengeluaran on Sumatra Utara's income between 2001 and 2020. This study uses the Error Correction Model (ECM) analysis method to determine the impact of independent variables on dependent variables in the pendek data and the Regression Linear Berganda analysis to determine the impact of independent variables on dependent variables in the panjang data. According to the results of the ECM analysis, the variable pengeluaran in the panjang has a significant and positive impact on the sumatera utara's income, while the variable PMDN in the panjang has a positive but not significant effect, and inflasi has a negative and not significant effect. Conversely, the pendek jangka indicates that the pengeluaran variable also has a significant and positive impact on the Sumatera Utara's income, whereas the PMDN and Inflasi variables do not have a significant impact.

In the digital economy era, financial transparency has become a critical aspect for the sustainability and credibility of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Despite their substantial contribution to employment and economic growth, many MSMEs in Indonesia still rely on manual accounting systems, which limit the accuracy and traceability of financial reporting. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of cloud-based accounting automation on financial transparency among Indonesian MSMEs. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research collected quantitative data from 120 MSME respondents in Jakarta and West Java through structured questionnaires and qualitative data from six key informants through semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using simple linear regression, resulting in a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.513 and a beta coefficient of 0.598 (p = 0.000), indicating a strong and significant influence of accounting automation on financial transparency. Qualitative findings also revealed improvements in real-time access, reporting accuracy, and transaction traceability. The study confirms that cloud-based digital accounting systems enhance financial transparency by enabling automated integration, audit trails, and timely reporting. These findings contribute to the literature on digital transformation in MSMEs and offer practical implications for policymakers, financial institutions, and software providers to accelerate technology adoption and improve financial governance in the MSME sector.

SPP Bandung plays a role in managing the distribution of shipments effectively and efficiently. SPP Bandung handles two types of distribution, namely primary distribution outside the Bandung area and secondary distribution to 12 distribution centers within the Bandung area. Currently, SPP operates six fleets to serve both types of distribution. However, the current distribution system has not optimized the fleet capacity, resulting in a waste of time and resources. This study uses a quantitative approach to analyze and develop an optimal distribution route strategy. By applying the saving matrix, nearest insertion, and nearest neighbor methods, the analysis results showed a decrease in total mileage from 261.8 km to 249.6 km and fuel cost efficiency from Rp210,377.33 to Rp198,539.33. The aving matrix method proved to be effective in route optimization, but other methods can also be considered for maximum improvement.

The aim of this study is to explore how children Accounts found in the Qur'an can function as a learning medium in instilling religious values in early childhood. Religious values play a crucial role and should be familiarized with from an early stage on as a basis to foster children's character development and morals in facing life. This study uses the Observation method approach through an in-depth examination of various relevant scientific literature, including books, journals, and According to prior research, it has been shown that learning based on Qur'anic stories is effective in conveying moral and religious messages because they are in line with the imaginative aslo concrete world of children. Stories such as the Prophet Ismail, the little Prophet Yusuf, and the Ashabul Kahfi provide examples of honesty, obedience, patience, and faith that may be delivered using enjoyable approaches such as storytelling, role playing, and visualization. These findings reinforce the importance of the role of teachers and parents in internalizing religious values through contextual learning media that touch the emotional aspects of children.

This study aims to determine the effect of self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-control on employee performance at the Lubuklinggau City Transportation Agency, and to test the role of self-esteem as a moderating variable. The problem of this study is based on the phenomenon of decreasing employee performance productivity caused by the inability of employees to complete tasks independently, lack of motivation, and suboptimal teamwork. This study uses a quantitative method with an associative design. The sample in this study were 56 State Civil Apparatus (ASN) employees who were selected purposively. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using regression analysis with the help of statistical software. The results of the study showed that self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-control had a significant effect on employee performance. In addition, self-esteem was proven to be able to moderate the relationship between self-efficacy and self-control on employee performance. These findings indicate that internal psychological factors play a very important role in supporting optimal employee performance in government organizations

This study aims to examine the legal regulations related to the utilization of village land assets in the Condongcatur area, Sleman Regency. The approach used is an empirical juridical method with qualitative descriptive analysis. The legal materials analyzed include primary, secondary, and tertiary legal sources, with a focus on Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages, Law Number 13 of 2012 concerning the Special Status of Yogyakarta, and Governor Regulation Number 24 of 2024. The results of the study indicate a discrepancy between legal provisions and implementation in the field, especially regarding the leasing and management of Village Treasury Land. This finding indicates the need for stricter supervision and increased transparency to the public.

In the modern era, law enforcement faces increasingly complex challenges driven by socio-economic inequality, rapid urbanization, advancements in information technology, and shifting societal values. One significant consequence is the rise in violent crimes committed collectively (mobbing), which remains concerning issue in Indonesia, including Bantul, DIY. This research adopts a legal and empirical approach, examining causal factors and challenges faced by the Bantul Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit in handling mob violence cases. These acts are regulated under Article 170 of the KUHP, characterized by their open (openlijk) and collective (met vereenigde krachten) nature. Factors influencing mob violence include environmental conditions, personal revenge, the influence of social media, and educational background. Obstacles in the investigation include difficulties in identifying perpetrators, collecting sufficient evidence, and addressing the psychological state of both victims and witnesses. Statistical data highlights this ongoing issue: in 2022, there were 84 reported cases with 64 resolved; in 2023, 58 cases were reported with 42 resolved; in 2024, 53 cases were recorded with 41 resolved. From January to May 2025 alone, 21 reports were filed, with only 15 resolved. Although the number of reports has declined, the persistence of these cases demands more serious and coordinated responses from all stakeholders.

This community service activity aims to develop students’ visual art skills and strengthen the institutional image of Universitas Potensi Utama through the creation of a mural on the university campus. The mural was chosen as a medium due to its ability to convey educational messages, build visual identity, and enhance public spaces effectively. Involving lecturers and students from the Visual Communication Design program, the project was carried out in several stages: concept planning, sketching, coloring, and finishing. The final result is a 2.5 x 31-meter mural that illustrates the spirit of education, cultural diversity, and innovation. The outcomes of this activity include improved technical and collaborative skills among students, enhanced campus visual identity, and increased appreciation for murals as a medium of visual communication. Thus, this initiative not only contributes to the campus aesthetics but also serves as an effective institutional promotion strategy through participatory art.

Efficient drug inventory management is a critical factor in ensuring medicine availability and optimizing procurement budgets in healthcare facilities. This study aims to analyze drug inventory at Tritya Eye Clinic Surabaya using the ABC (Always, Better, Control), VEN (Vital, Essential, Non-Essential), and EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) methods to improve procurement budget efficiency. A quantitative descriptive approach with a case study method was employed. Data were collected from drug usage records, stock opname reports, and procurement documents from in 2024. The findings reveal that the combined ABC-VEN method effectively identifies priority drug groups based on consumption value and clinical importance, while the EOQ method determines optimal ordering quantities to minimize total inventory costs. The integrated application of these methods successfully reduces overstock and stockout incidents and enhances procurement budget efficiency. This study recommends inventory management based on historical usage data and strategic classification to achieve more accurate and cost-effective drug procurement planning.