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Sapti Wahyuni

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Bahasa dan Pendidikan 2021 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

In the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum, attitude competence is one of the main components of learning, but there are not many quality measurement attitude competency instruments. The purpose of this study was to obtain quality disciplinary attitude assessment instruments for class X students. This type of research is research and development using the Borg & Gall model. The stages of the activities carried out are the identification of potentials and problems; Gathering Information; Model Development; Model Validation; Model Revision; Model Trials; Model Revision; Wider Trial; and Final Model Revision. Based on the results of the research and discussion in this study, it can be concluded that there is no difference in the learning discipline of students between those who live with their parents and students who live in the dormitories. This is because students are adults and can be independent, and already have responsibilities even though they are not with their parents. The results of the calculation of the average score of learning discipline of class X students at MAN 3 in the 2016/2017 academic year Bantul is 96.2466 and is included in the high category.

M. Y. Matdoan; M. W. Talakua; N. Lewaherilla; S. J. Latupeirissa; J. E. T. Radjabaycolle

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Waradin 2021 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Pariwisata Indonesia Semarang

The development of computers in the current era can help teachers improve human resources (HR), especially in the field of education. SPSS and Excel are statistical applications that can process teacher research data such as education management data and classroom action research data and so on. This community service (PKM) is carried out in the form of statistical application training (SPSS and Excel) as well as writing techniques and publication of scientific articles. Participants in this activity consisted of 21 teachers and employees of the Muhammadiyah Mamala High School in Central Maluku. The conclusion obtained in this activity is that activities that have been carried out in the form of training are considered very good (99%). All material that has been planned can be delivered, although due to time constraints there are some materials that are only presented in an outline. The participants' ability in mastering the material was considered very   1Jurusan Matematika FMIPA Universitas Pattimura, Ambon-Maluku         good (98%). This is based on the teacher's ability in training and trials in the form of classroom action research data processing using Excel and SPSS applications. In addition, from the results of the training given to the participants, it was found that all the training participants perfectly mastered the tasks given in the training.

Giena, Vike Pebri; Pawiliyah, Pawiliyah; Efrianto, Erwin

Jurnal Kesehatan Medika Udayana 2021 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Kesdam IX/Udayana

Background: Population. To realize healthy and quality elderly, health promotion must be carried out as early as possible, one of them through the formation and development of elderly posyandu groups. Purpose: This study aims to study the relationship of family support and the role of health volunteer with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center, Karang Tinggi District, Bengkulu Tengah Regency. Methods: This research uses analytic survey design with cross sectional approach. The population in the study were all elderly people who participated in the Posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center as many as 53 people. Sampling in this study using a total sampling technique. Data collection in this study uses primary and secondary data. Data analysis was performed univariately and bivariately. Results: The results obtained: (1) There is a relationship of family support with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karang Nanding Health Center, with a moderate relationship category; (2) There is a relationship between the role of health volunteer and the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karangnanding Health Center, with the category of moderate relationship; (3) There is a relationship between the role of health volunteer and family support with the use of posyandu for the elderly in the working area of ??Karang Nanding Health Center, with a very close relationship category. Conclusion: The role of health volunteer and family support are factors related to the utilization of posyandu for the elderly. With the support from their families, the elderly tend to be more active in participating in posyandu activities for the elderly. Latar Belakang: Indonesia termasuk negara yang akan masuk ke penduduk struktur tua dengan persentase penduduk lansia mencapai 7,6% dari total penduduk. Untuk mewujudkan lansia sehat dan berkualitas, harus dilakukan pembinaan kesehatan sedini mungkin salah satu melalui pembentukan dan pembinaan kelompok posyandu lansia. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari hubungan dukungan keluarga dan peran kader dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding Kecamatan Karang Tinggi  Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain  survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah seluruh lansia yang mengikuti posyandu lansia di wilayah kerja wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding sebanyak 53 orang. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan: Ada hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karang Nanding, dengan kategori hubungan sedang;  Ada hubungan peran kader dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karangnanding, dengan kategori hubungan sedang; Ada hubungan kategori peran kader sedang dan dukungan keluarga dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia lansia  di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karang Nanding, dengan kategori hubungan sangat erat. Simpulan: Peran Kader dan Dukungan keluarga adalah faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan posyandu lansia. Dengan dukungan dari keluarga para lansia cenderung lebih aktif dalam mengikuti kegiatan posyandu lansia.

Irman Putra; Arief Fahmi Lubis

Jurnal MIMBAR ADMINISTRASI 2021 Universitas 17 Agustus 1945

This study discusses the position and function of judicial power in Indonesia, which is seen from its development since 1959, when Indonesia returned to the 1945 to 2008 Constitution. Qualitative research uses a descriptive approach to collect data systematically, factually, and quickly according to the description when the research is carried out. The results of this study show that this study will look at the whole of the laws and regulations that regulate judicial power since the 1945 Constitution through the Presidential Decree dated July 5, 1959 and towards a one-stop court under the Supreme Court. The study will mainly be directed at how to make the judiciary in Indonesia more independent and accountable.

Christiana Riyana Setiyawati

Prospect : Jurnal Manajemen dan Akuntansi 2021 STIE Rajawali Purworejo

This study aims to determine the evaluation of the financial performance of the Purworejo District Health Office through a value for money approach. This study used descriptivequalitativemethod. -2027wasdeclaredquiteeconomical,namely88.27%in2017becauseitwasintherangeof80%<90%andfor3(three)years.2018-2020isdeclaredaseconomicalbecauseanaverageof92.47% lies in the range of 90% -100%. However, in 2021 it was again declared quite economical at 89.54%. While the pattern of development of the level of efficiency in the financial management of the Purworejo District Health Office for 5 (five) years 2017-2021 is declared inefficient because the efficiency value is more than 100%. This is due to the existence of different work programs each year with different sources of funds even though they have minimized spending with the target. However, in 2021 it was again declared very effective. The greater the level of effectiveness achieved, the better the performance of the PurworejoHealthOffice. This is because there is realization of the budget lower than the target.

Nasir, Abdul; Faozi, Safik

DINAMIKA HUKUM 2021 Universitas Stikubank

This assimilation can be a measure of success carried out by the correctional institution, because it is a process of increasing coaching based on the evaluation of previous coaching programs and has gone through certain assessments and has met the requirements set by the Correctional Team. The author is interested in the problem of assimilation guidance for prisoners at the Kedungpane Class I Prison in Semarang and the obstacles in the assimilation guidance program for inmates. This study uses a juridical empirical or sociological juridical approach. The results of the research and discussion are that assimilation is carried out for the development of prisoners in socializing in the community. In addition, Assimilation is also carried out in the context of tackling the Spread of Covid-19 that is currently hitting Indonesia. The obstacle in fostering the assimilation of prisoners is the lack of socialization to the community so that there are no third parties or people who are willing to accept and employ prisoners in the process of returning to society in a positive way.   Keywords : assimilation, Correctional Institution, convict .

Ristian Yunantika, Mega Rachmasari; Rochmani, Rochmani

DINAMIKA HUKUM 2021 Universitas Stikubank

The harmony and integrity of the household can be disturbed if behavior and self-control cannot be controlled, the bad result is negative behavior, namely anger and quarrels which can lead to acts of domestic violence. Likewise, neglect of the household is not a new thing, because the fact is that it often occurs in the reality of society. This study aims to explain the factors that cause household neglect, to explain the legal consequences for the husband who has neglected his wife, and, to explain the efforts that must be made to prevent neglect in the household again. The method used in this research is a normative juridical approach and a descriptive analytical research specification, data collection using techniques such as literature study, interviews, and documentation. The data source that has been used is secondary data. The results of this research indicate the factors that cause household neglect are; do not provide a living, make dependence; the existence of a patriarchal culture in society; low education and knowledge of women as wives. The provisions of the Marriage Law stipulate that the husband must be responsible, if it is violated then legal sanctions will apply. In cases of household neglect, a solution is usually found not to be penalized and not to be fined. Efforts that must be made so that household neglect does not occur again is by car; there must be awareness, there needs to be religious guidance, it is not enough to just provide material but cannot educate his wife well, there must be mental development because a husband to become a leader must be able to lead his wife to a better direction. Legal consequences / sanctions for a husband who has neglected his wife can be punished with a maximum imprisonment of three years or a maximum fine of Rp. 15 million based on articles 49 and 50 of Law no. 23 of 2004 concerning PKDRT. Efforts that must be made so that neglect of the household does not occur again is by means of citizen awareness that neglect is a criminal act, so that law enforcement must continue so that people understand that neglect is a criminal act, from the aspect of marriage there must be socialization from the general public .   Keywords: neglect, wife, violence, household, criminal.

Indra Kertati

Jurnal MIMBAR ADMINISTRASI 2021 Universitas 17 Agustus 1945

Pandemi covid-19 yang berlangsung sejak awal 2020, telah berdampak pada Kesehatan, social dan ekonomi masyarakat. Pelaku usaha mikro kecil dan menengah yang biasanya menjadi roda kehidupan keonomi masyarakat tidak mampu bertahan. Berbagai kebijakan yang diuluncurkan pemerintah suka tidak suka harus diterima demi Kesehatan sekaligus uasaha yang tidak berhenti. Deregulasi dan debirokratisasi menjadi tempat untuk menguatkan dan mengembangkan perekonomian masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis bagaimana deregulasi dan debirokratisasi mampu memberikan peluang bagi UMKM untuk tumbuh dan berkembang. Fokus penelitian ini meliputi respon kebijakan pemerintah dalam menyelesaikan masalah UMKM, dan kemampuan UMKM dalam meningkatkan kemampuan bertahan menghadapai pandemic covid-19. Lokus penelitian di Kota Surakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukan deregulasi dan debirokratisasi mampu untuk mendorong usaha mikro kecil dan menengah menghadapi pandemic covid-19. Meskipun poeningkatannya masih cenderung melambat namun berbagai upaya telah membantu bangkit dan bekerja.

Winarto, Winarto; Sarafuddin, Sarafuddin; Devika, BelaVista Dian

Adi Widya: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 2021 Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

This community service aims to (1) instill self-confidence to grow development and introduce children to the basic schools to love more and more ancestral culture based on local wisdom; (2) Promote a sense of trust with mental education with good character, based on the development guidelines of Pangkur Pupuh 3Serhatama Fiber, and (3) Fostering a smart and quality society, through basic education that has the spirit of Pancasila. The method of implementation used in this service with learning and training socialization papers. The population of this study were 20 teachers, prospective teachers and students of SDN 3 Suruh. The result of this community service is that the teacher can understand the songs and practice the PangkurPupuh 3SeratWedhatama song. Thus, the method of learning through training and socialization is more effective in making teachers, prospective teachers and students understand the philosophy of Armageddon 3Swedhatama fiber.

Haryono, Tulus; Margana, Margana; Sugiarti, Rara

Adi Widya: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 2021 Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

The Community Partnership Program (PKM) on creative art innovation "LUBA" was carried out in collaboration with UKM Rukun Makmur located in Klaten Central Java. There are centers of batik as well as lurik in the area but they arey have not been optimized. Therefore, this PKM activity focuses on new product innovation by combining lurik and batik crafts into innovative handicrafts called lurik batik (LUBA) which at the same time can act as a unique and iconic Klaten souvenir to support regional tourism development.There are several problems faced by UKM Rukun Makmur as partner. Based on these problems, this program aims to find solutions to all these problems by using several methods including counseling, discussing, training, and mentoring. The results of this PKM activities show that UKM Rukun Makmur has been able to increase their creativity to create designs, motifs, and varied color of lurik batik (LUBA) handicraft products.

Siti Dea Ananda; La Ode Muhammad; La Ode Alfis; Nurdiana Ahmad

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (Pengabmas Nusantara) 2021 Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

So far, scholarly conversations about child development disorders in coastal communities can be mapped into at least two trends. First, studies that attempt to uncover the factors that cause growth and development disorders in children and studies that are limited to testing measuring instruments for early detection of children's growth and development disorders. The focus of the study in this article is the form of child growth and development disorders and how to detect child growth and development disorders as early as possible. This study uses qualitative research that produces descriptive data. The results showed that there are several child growth and development disorders, namely language development disorders, attention deficit disorder, autism and decreased intelligence levels. Early detection can be done by means of history taking, routine physical examination and developmental screening.

Noviansyah Noviansyah; Dyah Ayu Putriani; Tati Herlina; Astrina Utami; Ahmad Dani

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (Pengabmas Nusantara) 2021 Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado

This Community Service program aims to instill the values of entrepreneurship and creative economy in order to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Baturaja. Through counseling, training, and entrepreneurship bazaar activities, students received both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in developing creativity-based business potential. The results of the program showed an increase in students’ motivation, understanding, and enthusiasm in running independent businesses. The activity also demonstrated that participatory and applicative approaches in entrepreneurship education can bring about changes in attitude and encourage the development of an entrepreneurial mindset focused on innovation and economic empowerment. Therefore, this program positively contributes to strengthening students' entrepreneurial capacity through community service activities.

Rina Elsa Rizkiana; Dwi Mulianda

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN SISTHANA 2021 SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU KESEHATAN KESDAM IV DIPONEGORO

Hypertension is an increses of blood pressure which  the systolic pressure is above 140 mmHg and the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg. SEFT therapy includes mind-body relaxation techniques that combine the body's energy system (energy medicine) and spiritual therapy with the tapping method at certain points on the body along the 12 energy pathways (energy meridians) of the body. The purpose of the case study was to describe the effect of SEFT therapy on the reduction of blood pressure in hypertension patients at Ungaran Regional General Hospital. The case study method used is a descriptive case study. The case study subjects were used as many as two people and had blood pressure above the normal limit. The data are obtained by observing and measured using a sphygmomanometer before and after therapy. The results of the case study show that the blood pressure of subject I decreases from 140/100 mmHg to 130/90 mmHg, while the blood pressure of subject II decreases from 150/110 mmHg to 140/100 mmHg. The conclusion of the case study is that the application of SEFT therapy is effective for reducing the blood pressure in patients with hypertension. For the development of nursing science and technology we suggest that to be able to apply SEFT therapy together with medical therapy in hospitals.

Fransiska, Diana; Yeni, Laili Fitri; Titin, Titin

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY LEARNING 2021 Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara Sukoharjo

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengembangan lembar kerja peserta didik berbasis multimedia interaktif pada materi kingdom monera Bentuk penelitian adalah research and development dengan prosedur yang mengacu pada model ADDIE yang meliputi tahap analyze, design, develop, implement dan evaluate. Penelitian ini dilakukan di 2 sekolah yaitu, MAN 2 Pontianak dan SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 12 orang peserta didik pada uji skala kecil dan 30 orang peserta didik pada uji skala besar. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah lembar validasi LKPD berbasis multimedia interaktif dan angket respons peserta didik. Hasil validasi LKPD berbasis multimedia interaktif materi kingdom monera adalah 0,98 sehingga dinyatakan valid. Hasil respons pada uji skala kecil (77,28%) dengan kategori kuat. Sementara pada uji skala besar (81,17%) dengan kategori sangat kuat. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa LKPD berbasis multimedia interaktif layak digunakan sebagai bahan ajar pada materi kingdom monera dan mendapat respons dengan kategori sangat kuat.

MEDTRY, Medtry

Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi 2021 Institut Teknologi Indonesia

Abstract   A mixed use area is basically an urban area that is designed in an integrated manner (integrated development), with a fairly high building density and a combination of land functions that are mixed (mixed used), where the most important key to its success is the functioning of the control mechanism which is the implementation. from the regulations for the development of the superblock area itself (Wikipedia, 2018). Another definition based on arsitag.com states that Mixed use is the use of a building, a building complex, or an environment for more than one use. This concept has been adopted by several countries in the world since 1920. The idea is to combine offices, residences, and other activity centers in adjacent areas or even in the same building. In Indonesia, mixed areas are permitted and regulated in Government Regulation Number 15 of 2010 concerning Spatial Planning, which mandates that to improve the quality of spatial structures and spatial patterns. In addition, in the Regulation of the Minister of ATR / BPN Number 16 of 2017 concerning Guidelines for the Development of Transit Oriented Areas, Regulation of the Minister of ATR / BPN Number 1 of 2018 concerning the Compilation of Regional Spatial Planning (RTRW), and Regulation of the Minister of ATR / BPN Number 16 of 2018 concerning Compilation Detailed Spatial Planning (RDTR) and Zoning Regulations (PZ. In the spatial planning regulations, the mixed area is regulated in a mixed zone (C), which includes; housing and trade / services, housing and offices, trade / services and offices. For the use of the mixed zone category, it must be supported by the existence of a clear zone boundary which can limit the further expansion of the mixed function and there must be an effort to encourage the development of the mixed function towards a certain designated zone. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct this research to provide input and suggestions for related parties, including mixed area typology, mixed area prerequisites, mixed area principles, mixed area criteria and standards.   Keywords: mixed-use area, typology, prerequisites, principles, criteria

Mohamad Haifan, Haifan

Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi 2021 Institut Teknologi Indonesia

Jengkol fruit (Archidendron pauciflorum B) is one of the fruits that is attractive to the public, besides being able to attract appetites, jengkol fruit also has many health benefits. One of the uses of jengkol fruit is used as raw material for making crackers. The demand for jengkol crackers continues to increase every year, so the prospect for business opportunities is good. Seeing this opportunity, it is necessary to increase the production capacity of jengkol cracker industry / Small and Medium Scale Industry (SMI) to meet community demand. This study aims to analyze the feasibility of the industrial development plan / IKM cracker jengkol in the IKM kerupuk center area in Jayanti District, Tangerang Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive-quantitative. Analysis of the feasibility of the jengkol cracker IKM development plan includes aspects of raw materials, aspects of technology and aspects of finance. Based on the research results, it was found that the availability of jengkol raw materials to support the industry / IKM was very adequate, which came from the Banten Province, process technology and machinery and equipment were already available and controlled. Analysis of the financial aspects assuming the economic age of the business for five years using an interest rate of 9.75 percent gives a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of IDR 857,492,977; Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 28.64 percent, Benefit / Cost (B / C Ratio) of 1.10; Payback Period (PP) for 2 years 6 months and Break Event Points (BEP) of 154,104 packages per year. Meanwhile, the sensitivity analysis carried out an increase in production costs by five percent and a decrease in the amount of production by five percent obtained a calculation of the business that was still feasible to run.

Qosim Qosim; Rita Nataliawati; Dwi Pertiwi

Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat 2021 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Taxes have a very important role in the life of the country because taxes are needed in financing most of the country's development interests so that people's welfare is achieved. Public awareness is needed in order to create a tax orderly culture for the people of Indonesia. One of the efforts to raise public awareness can be done through outreach to school students so that early awareness of taxes has been formed. Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Ahmad Dahlan community service team carried out socialization to Senior High School of Muhammadiyah 4 Lamongan students regarding taxes using the offline method. The students responded enthusiastically to the tax introduction activity. With this activity, the community service team hopes that Indonesian people will become more aware of tax obligations.

Ardiansyah Ahsanul Hayat; Muhammad Qirom; Irma Indira; Darianto Darianto; Fitrotun Azizah

Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat 2021 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Many women in rural areas rely on working in the rice fields. Work in the fields is often only at the time of planting and at the time of harvest. Thus a lot of time is wasted on women. This community service activity is based on empowering rural communities through the development of soft skills in making onion crackers in Lamongan Regency to increase family income. The purpose of this activity is to empower women by providing skills that can increase family income

Heri Sasono; Herlina, Herlina

Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat 2021 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Peningkatan kewirausahaan terpadu (PKT) Pemerintah Provinsi DKI, Jakarta, dengan memanfaatkan potensi, keahlian dan fasilitas yang dimiliki para pelaku UMKM dengan meningkatkan kolaboratif antara Perguruan Tinggi (PT) dengan peningkatan program Pemerintah dalam menerapkan tridarma Perguruan Tinggi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, karena permasalahannya kompleks, dinamis dan penuh makna untuk melihat pelaksanan dan hasil Kolaboratif Antara Perguruan Tinggi (PT) dalam Pengembangan UMKM di Kecamatan Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan. Manfaat dari kolaboratif pengembangan kewirausahana terpadu (PKT) mencakup konsep 7P, yaitu : (a). pendaftaran, (b). pelatihan, (c). pendampingan, (d). perizinan, (e). Pemasaran, (f), pelaporan dan (g). permodalan.  Pemprov DKI optimistis, bahwa target pencapaian 200.000 wirausaha pada tahun 2022, dimana proses pencapaiannya dalam konsep 7 P secara bertahap melalui kolaboratif dengan beberapa Perguruan Tinggi di LLDikti Wilayah 3, Jakarta.    

Andika Sari

Progress : Jurnal Manajemen dan Akuntansi 2021 STIE Rajawali Purworejo

Village-Owned Enterprises, hereinafter referred to as BUMDes, are an alternative to improving the regional economy in rural areas, and are usually managed by local residents, for education and training, BUMDes are of course tailored to the needs, so from the start you must know what needs are needed to realize success of BUMDes, training or education for villages that are about to establish BUMDes or do not have sufficient resources to establish BUMDes, so the education and training needed are basic accountants and how to establish BUMDes and the position of BUMDES has not been completely regulated in statutory regulations. existing or PERDEs (Village Regulations) on the basis of a Village Head Decree. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of village funds in Banyuasin Kembaran Village in accordance with the PDIT Permendesa and to analyze what factors hinder the process of using village funds in Banyuasin Kembaran Village for BUMDes development.The form of research used is descriptive , with data collection techniques through interviews with informants who are considered to have the potential to provide information about BUMDes in Banyuasin Kembaran Village. The results of this problem show that the human resources of the village apparatus are different, the development of the economic base in rural areas has long been carried out by the government through various programs. However, these efforts have not yielded the satisfactory results that we all wanted. Many factors contributed to the unsuccessfulness of these programs. One of the most dominant factors is too large a government intervention, as a result it inhibits the creativity and innovation of rural communities in managing and running economic machines in rural areas.