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The purpose of this study is to identify the various aspects that support the learning absorption of junior high school students enrolled in a full-day school program. The research uses a descriptive method, with a sample of 65 students from SMP Negeri 1 Kalasan. The data collection technique employed was a questionnaire, followed by categorizing the items by calculating the total score, determining scales, and describing the results.Based on the responses provided by the students, it was found that 17 items, representing 46.15% of the responses, indicated that the supporting aspects of learning absorption were very high, with external factors playing a significant role. Among the external factors—family, school, and community environments—the family environment was most frequently selected by the students, resulting in the highest score. The supporting aspects of learning absorption indicated by 13 items, with a percentage of 53.85%, showed that the learning absorption aspect was high, with the highest contributing factor being the external community environment.The findings of this study show that the most influential supporting aspect in helping students achieve good learning absorption in a full-day school program is the external family environment. However, other supporting aspects also follow, such as the external community, internal physical and psychological factors, and the external school environment.

Stunting is a major health problem in Indonesia which affects physical, cognitive growth and future disease risk. This study aims to analyze the effect of drinking water source quality on the prevalence of stunting in Gorontalo Province. The research is a quantitative research. The source of data in this study is secondary data with a target number of 208,303 households who are couples of childbearing age, pregnant women, and families with children 0-59 months in Gorontalo Province. Analysis result showed that there is a significant influence between drinking inadequate water and the risk of stunting with a sig value. 0.003, and the value of R = 0.956 and R² = 0.913, which means that 91.3% of the drinking water variable affects the level of stunting risk.  Inadequate water increases the risk of infections such as diarrhea, which inhibits the absorption of nutrients. Providing clean water should be a priority to reduce stunting. However, this intervention needs to be complemented by improved sanitation, community education, and improved child nutrition. This study is expected to be the basis of strategic policies to reduce the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia.

The goal of the article is to improve the thermal properties and energy efficiency of the walls and facades of the buildings by introducing the phase change material in the bricks. This study focuses on the thermal insulation capabilities of a paraffin-ice bag PCM mixture, aiming to enhance the thermal inertness of the bricks. The paraffin wax exhibits a high latent heat and is chemically stable, while the ice bags, with their low temperatures, serve as effective thermal regulators. They complement each other to address challenges such as the low thermal conductivity of paraffin and the leakage of low phase change transition temperature in paraffin. We made use of two types of paraffin and ice bag PCMs in a 50:50 ratio and embedded them in standard bricks. During the experiment, we coated the brick surfaces with liquid cement to enhance the hydraulic resistance of the PCM. Next, we inserted wires known as packing plugs into the bricks and filled the holes with powders. We also subjected the bricks to heating and cooling in cycles, ensuring the temperatures remained within a specified range. During the experiment, temperature sensors were utilized to capture data concerning thermal performance. The authors reached the conclusion that PCM polymer composite bricks possess a lot of promise such walls are being able to maintain their thermal performance parameters. When PCM-enhanced bricks are utilized, temperature changes were significantly restricted, staying constant during the times of peak heating and cooling. The PCM bricks also displayed efficient absorption and gradual release of energy due to the high energy transfer rates during phase change. This study suggests that PCM polymer composite bricks are cost-effective for the energy performance of buildings.

SMK Negeri 1 Cilegon implements the Teaching Factory program to improve students' skills through industry-based learning. This program connects theory with real practice, providing hands-on experience in manufacturing products according to industry standards. Collaboration with PT Indonesia Power enriches students' learning, which has an impact on improving their technical skills and work readiness. However, limited facilities are a major challenge. Nevertheless, this program has succeeded in increasing students' academic scores by 80%-90% and facilitating the absorption of graduates in the workforce.

Public Green Open Space (RTH) is an essential element in urban spatial planning to support environmental sustainability. Through the process of photosynthesis, RTH helps absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced by human activities, such as transportation and industry, thus contributing to climate change mitigation. This study aims to explore the role of RTH in absorbing CO₂ and the challenges faced in its management. The study was conducted using a systematic approach through literature analysis and case studies in several cities in Indonesia and around the world. The research results indicate that vegetation type, area size, and environmental conditions are the main factors affecting the carbon absorption capacity of RTH. Large trees have a significantly higher capacity to absorb CO₂ compared to shrubs and grass, with the ability to absorb up to 250.63 tons of CO₂ per year per tree. However, challenges such as limited RTH area, urbanization pressure, and lack of public awareness remain obstacles to optimal RTH management. The recommendations of this study include increasing the area and quality of RTH through data-based strategies, community participation in management, and the development of policies that support sustainability. With proper management, RTH can function as a climate change mitigation tool while improving the quality of life for urban communities.  

This study aims to develop a hypothetical model of Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) / Job Training Center through the POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) approach as a fundamental framework in reforming the vocational training system. Using qualitative methods with data triangulation from expert interviews, empirical studies, and international reports, the study identified four key themes that determine the effectiveness of the model: digital transformation, strengthening triple helix partnerships, sustainable competency development, and industry-based standardization and certification. Digital transformation through virtual reality-based simulations and digital learning platforms has increased training effectiveness by up to 48%. Triple helix partnerships increase graduate absorption rates by up to 78%. Sustainable competency development is essential, considering that 65% of jobs in 2030 will require skills that do not yet exist today. Industry-based standardization positively correlates with labour productivity, increasing it by 24%. The hypothetical Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) model that integrates these four themes is expected to be a reference in preparing an adaptive, competitive workforce that is ready to face global challenges in the era of technological disruption.

Flexible pavement is the most widely used pavement in Indonesia. There are three types of hot mix asphalt in Spesifikasi Umum Bina Marga 2018 Rev. 2, including Asphalt Concrete (AC), Thin Layer Asphalt Concrete (Hot Rolled Sheet, HRS) and Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA). Of the three types of hot mix asphalt Stone Matrix Asphalt has advantages but is rarely used in Indonesia, especially in Papua. This is what then motivated the author to raise the research topic to find out whether local materials in the Jayapura Regency area can be utilized as a basic material for Rough Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA).This research was conducted at the BPJN Jayapura Testing Laboratory with asphalt levels of 5.5%, 6.0%, 6.5%, 7.0% and 7.5%. Coarse aggregate in the form of crushed stone and stone ash was obtained from Kampung Harapan, Jayapura Regency while sand was obtained from River at Waibu District Jayapura Regency and filler from stone ash. The results of the water absorption test stated that the aggregate from Kampung Harapan had a value greater than 2% and sand 0.872%. The marshall test results showed that the stability and flow values continued to increase with the addition of asphalt content and decreased at 7.5% asphalt content. While the Void In Mix value decreased with the addition of asphalt content and the Void In Mineral Aggregate value continued to increase with the addition of asphalt content although it was still below the standard. Optimum Asphalt Content is obtained with a value of 6.13%. The residual strength index is 84.77%. As for the price difference between Stone Matrix Asphalt Rough is more expensive by 15.02% compared to the Intermediate Layer Laston (AC - BC).

The national literacy crisis is a serious challenge for the education system in Indonesia. This research examines the educational strategies implemented at Darul Ma’arif High School in an effort to improve student literacy and analyzes the role of the government in supporting the improvement of literacy quality at the secondary school level. This research uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview and observation methods to understand the learning strategies, infrastructure, and literacy programs implemented at Darul Ma’arif High School and through a community service approach in the form of socialization themed "Exploring Your Future, What Major Are You Interested in?". It was carried out as an effort to arouse students' interest in literacy for their awareness in choosing majors. Through a survey in the form of a form, it is expected to measure students' understanding and response to the material presented to be an indicator of their absorption of literacy. The results show that collaboration between schools and government is needed to create a learning environment conducive to improving literacy. This joint effort includes providing supporting facilities, training teachers and developing a relevant curriculum. The findings are expected to provide input for stakeholders in designing strategies to deal with the national literacy crisis.

Labor absorption is an important issue in the development of a region. Labor can be used as a benchmark for success in the development of a region. This study aims to analyze the effect of education level, population, and wages on labor absorption in the districts/cities of Bali Province using secondary data from 2017-2023. Data collection uses the observation method and is analyzed using panel data regression with the help ofsoftwareE-Views 12. The results of the study indicate that the level of education, population, and wages simultaneously have a significant effect on labor absorption. Partially, the level of education has a negative but not significant effect on labor absorption, the population has a significant positive effect on labor absorption, and wages have a significant negative effect on labor absorption. The district/city governments in Bali Province should pay more attention to the education sector, by increasing the quality of education through the development of infrastructure and supporting facilities, it is hoped that this will be able to increase labor absorption which will ultimately encourage economic development. In addition, the district/city governments of Bali Province must be more sensitive to the potential of their respective regions so that existing funds can be utilized properly to improve people's standard of living through income equality

The use of liquid organic fertilizer (POC) is an innovative solution to increase crop productivity in drylands that face challenges in soil fertility and water availability. This study aims to evaluate the effect of various types of POC, including moringa, kirinyu, rabbit urine, fermented fruit waste, and local microorganism-based (MOL) POC, on plant growth and yield. The method used was literature review and analysis of literature from various journals, theses, theses, and dissertations, which were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively.  The results showed that all types of POC increased plant productivity with an average increase of 20-40% compared to the control, with rabbit urine recording the highest increase of 40%. The effectiveness of POC comes from the content of nutrients, bioactive compounds, and microorganisms that improve soil structure, increase water retention, and spur nutrient absorption. The discussion underscored the importance of utilizing local resources to reduce environmental pollution and improve agricultural sustainability.  In conclusion, POC proved to be an effective alternative to increase crop yields in drylands while supporting sustainable agriculture. Recommendations for further research include further exploration of local organic materials and application of POC on a field scale.

This study aims to identify the influence of self-regulated learning and academic flow on the academic achievement of students of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Muhammadiyah Gresik. Academic achievement is measured through the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as an indicator of success. Internal factors such as self-regulation in learning and full involvement in academic activities are considered to play an important role in the achievement of academic achievement. Using a quantitative approach, this study involved 840 active students from various study programs at the Faculty of Engineering. Data was collected through questionnaires that measured aspects of metacognition, motivation, behavior, absorption, enjoyment, and intrinsic motivation. The results of the analysis show that self-regulated learning and academic flow contribute significantly to student academic achievement, with academic flow having a greater influence.  

This research is research with a quantitative approach carried out at the Directorate of Yogyakarta State University. This research aims to determine whether or not there is an influence of budget planning, bureaucratic environment, budget evaluation on budget absorption with management commitment as a moderator. The data collection method in this research is a questionnaire. The sampling method used was the purposive sampling method. The population that was the object of research was the financial planning and management team at the Directorate of Yogyakarta State University. The sample in this study was 100 members of the Directorate of Yogyakarta State University. Hypothesis testing was carried out with Partial Least Square (PLS) through the SmartPLS 4.0 program. Based on the research results with a significance level of 5%, the conclusions obtained are: (1) There is a positive and significant influence of Budget Planning on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 3.255 and a significant value of 0.001; (2) There is a positive and significant influence of the Bureaucratic Environment on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 2.410 and a significant value of 0.008; (3) There is a positive and significant influence of Budget Evaluation on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 1.688 and a significant value of 0.046; (4) Management Commitment strengthens the positive influence of Budget Planning on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 2.071 and a significant value of 0.019; (5) Management Commitment does not strengthen the positive influence of the Bureaucratic Environment on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 0.534 and a significant value of 0.297; (6) Management Commitment strengthens the positive influence of Budget Evaluation on Budget Absorption with at statistic of 1.685 and a significant value of 0.046.    

The contribution of the tourism sector in Bali Province has grown over the last twenty years, which can be seen from the number of tourist visits which has increased after the Covid-19 pandemic. The phenomenon that occurs is the gap between tourist visits which increases but the increase in investment and MSEs does not occur in all districts in Bali Province. This research aims to determine whether there is an influence of investment on labor absorption in Bali Province, to determine the effect of district minimum wages and tourist visits on labor absorption in Bali Province. This research was conducted in Bali Province in the 2019-2023 period. The sample in this study used tabular data techniques. The research method uses quantitative descriptive from the results of documentation studies related to investment data, district minimum wages and tourist visits. The results of this research are that there is a positive influence of investment on labor absorption in Bali Province, apart from that there is an influence of the district minimum wage and tourist visits on labor absorption in Bali Province. This research was conducted in Bali Province in the 2019-2023 period.

The reason readiness matters are that children who are prepared for school will advance in their development. The term "school readiness" describes a child's ability to transition to school smoothly and successfully. Even among children of the same age, there are differences in a child's school readiness. The problem in today's society is that many parents think that the only aspect needed for children to enter primary school is the cognitive aspect, which includes the ability to write, read and count. The impact of this view is that many parents demand their children to be able to read, write and calculate after graduating from kindergarten because of the intense competition among favorite schools. In this study, a qualitative descriptive technique was used. The research was conducted at Ummul Habibah Pre-School, Klambir V Kebun village, Deli Serdang Regency. In this study, data collection methods used interview and observation. The three-pronged approach were used as data analysis—data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. Based on the data result, the 5 children who were given the CPM and NST tests, had readiness to join the next school level. These children have adequate absorption and intelligence in solving problems and have adequate concentration. One of the intelligence factors in children's readiness to enter primary school can be explained that children who have high intelligence tend to have intelligent behavior in making decisions and solving problems. The results in the study illustrate that students who have high problem-solving test scores also have high scores in completing the readiness test (NST) and vice versa for students whose low problem solving test scores are also followed by low scores.

The growth of the creative economy in East Lombok Regency presents significant potential for creating jobs and enhancing local competitiveness. The production value in this sector serves as an important indicator for measuring the contribution of the creative economy to the overall economy, while investment plays a crucial role in driving innovation and production capacity. This study aims to analyze the impact of creative economy growth, production value, and investment on labor absorption in East Lombok Regency. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using primary data. The analysis results show that the growth of the creative economy significantly influences labor absorption, reduces unemployment, and increases community income. However, production value and investment do not demonstrate a significant effect on the welfare of workers in the region. Nevertheless, an increase in production value is expected to support the growth of the creative economy sector.  

This study aims to analyze language rules in writing academic texts in the journal Pemahaman Materi Pembelajaran dalam Sistem SKS di Sekolah MAN 1 Medan oleh Susanti, S. et. al. This study focuses on spelling aspects, punctuation, use of capital letters, word selection (diction), sentence structure, use of conjunctions, and writing absorption words. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through the reading and take a note method.  The results showed that the journal had largely met academic language rules, but there were still some mistakes, such as the use of ineffective and redundant sentences, spelling errors and punctuation, as well as the use of inappropriate diction. This error can affect the credibility and ease of readers in understanding the academic text. Therefore, further revision is needed so that the text is more in accordance with the standard writing of academic texts that are good and correct. This research confirms the importance of linguistic rules in academic texts to improve the quality of scientific writing. By understanding and applying the correct writing rules, the author can produce scientific texts that are clearer, systematic, and easy to understand.

A study on the description of silver (Ag) levels in liquid waste fixer originating from a radiology installation before being processed at the Waste Treatment Installation is sometimes necessary to avoid environmental pollution. The time and place of this research were conducted at the radiology installation for approximately 1 (one) month. The purpose of this writing is to determine the description of the silver (Ag) levels of fixer in the radiology installation. This research method is field observation. and the processing of silver levels was carried out at the Medan standardization research agency (baristand) with researchers sending samples of 100 mg/l to be tested for silver levels. The thing studied in this study was to determine the description of silver levels using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) method. From the observation results after processing, the Ag content was 0.03 mg/L. After processing, the silver content was allowed to be discharged directly into the environment or public channels because the results were still below the established quality standards, namely 5.0 mg/L. However, it would be better if each hospital was advised to process the liquid waste at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to avoid environmental pollution.

Water absorption test and compressive strength test were conducted to determine the quality standards of paving blocks. This research was conducted by using a mixture of fly ash, bottom ash and cement. The tests carried out in this study were water absorption test and compressive strength test using 3 compositions of 5%, 8% and 12%. In each composition using 3 samples for testing. Tests were carried out with a vulnerable time between 7 days, 14 days and 28 days. The highest water absorption results in the 8% composition with water absorption of 1.467%. The highest compressive strength results in the 8% composition with a compressive strength of 10.479 Mpa.

The role of blue carbon in mitigating climate change in coastal Indonesia is very important because ecosystems such as mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and tidal marshes are not able to absorb and store carbon. In addition, these ecosystems support biodiversity, protect coastlines, and increase resilience to climate change. However, human activities, such as land conversion and development, threaten these ecosystems. Therefore, conservation and restoration are important to maintain carbon stocks and strengthen coastal resilience. Research shows that Indonesian mangroves have a carbon absorption capacity five times greater than tropical land forests. Mitigation efforts need a holistic approach that includes conservation and sustainable management. Using qualitative analysis methods through documents, this study recommends strategies to improve the preservation of blue carbon ecosystems, which can help achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and increase coastal resilience to climate change impacts.

One of the efforts by the Bandung City Government to alleviate poverty is through the Regional Innovation and Empowerment Development Program (PIPPK). This program aims to promote equitable development in neighborhood units (RW), PKK groups, Karang Taruna, and Community Empowerment Institutions. In practice, the budget absorption in Arcamanik District has reached 85.02% overall. Preliminary observations indicate that the implementation of PIPPK in Arcamanik District is not yet optimal. The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of PIPPK policies, the challenges faced, and the efforts made by Arcamanik District. The study uses Thomas B. Smith's policy implementation theory, which includes: 1) Legal Framework; 2) Implementing Organization; 3) Target Groups; and 4) Environmental Factors. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design suitable for the issues to be discussed, as well as the local context in which the study is conducted. Data collection is carried out through interviews, document analysis, and observations, all of which are recorded in field notes. The implementation of the Regional Innovation and Empowerment Development Program (PIPPK) in Arcamanik District faces significant challenges in legal understanding, organizational coordination, target group identification, and environmental conditions. The Arcamanik District Government has taken steps such as training, socialization, and improving coordination to address these challenges. However, ongoing evaluation and monitoring are necessary to ensure the program's maximum benefit and achievement of its goals.