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This study aims to analyze the operational and marketing strategies of UMKM Bolu Kambu Daeng Rosi in enhancing the competitiveness of traditional food products in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method, through guided observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the enterprise's strengths lie in its culturallybased product differentiation and strong customer loyalty. However, the business still faces challenges in managerial aspects, digital promotion, and operational recording. SWOT analysis highlights the importance of strengthening production systems and applying simple marketing strategies to expand market reach. In addition, a daily profit and loss estimation shows a relatively high profit margin, though not yet supported by a documented financial system. The main recommendation is the need for gradual managerial transformation through simple financial record-keeping, basic visual promotion, and technology adaptation aligned with the owner's capacity. This research is expected to contribute to the development of local culinary-based MSMEs rooted in cultural heritage.

Barru Regency tourism has a variety of tourist attractions, but information related to the location and potential of tourism has not been digitally integrated, making it difficult for tourists and the government to access data. This study aims to design and build a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that can map the location of tourist attractions in Barru Regency interactively, easily accessible, and equipped with supporting information in the form of descriptions, types of tourism, photos, and travel routes. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the stages of tourist attraction surveys, interface design, feature development, and system testing. The results of the study are in the form of a website "Web-Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Tourist Attractions in Barru Regency" which is able to present tourist information systematically and easily understood. The conclusion of this study shows that the developed system can be a supporting medium in disseminating tourism information, helping tourists find tourist locations, and supporting the local government in managing and developing the tourism sector based on spatial data. This application also has the potential to be an educational and promotional tool to increase tourist visits to Barru Regency

Consumers in making purchases always consider matters related to the price and quality of a product to be purchased, some people do not prioritize quality over price but some other people make quality a consideration in purchasing broiler meat. This study aims to determine the effect of price and quality of broiler chicken on consumer purchasing decisions at Mattirowalie market. This research was conducted at Mattirowalie market, Barru Regency, South Sulawesi in March-April 2024. This study uses quantitative data obtained from observations of distributing questionnaires with 100 respondents, the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 26. The results showed that the results of multiple linear regression analysis of price variables had a negative or reciprocal effect and the quality of broiler chicken had a positive or unidirectional effect on consumer purchasing decisions. Partially shows that the price and quality of broiler chickens have a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions while simultaneously the price and quality of broiler chickens together have a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions. The coefficient of determination of the price and quality of broiler chicken is 56% on consumer purchasing decisions in the Mattirowalie market while the remaining 44% is influenced by other factors outside of the study.

This research aims to determine the extent of the teacher's role in motivating to improve the quality of UPTD-based student learning at the 71 Barru State Elementary School (SD). Barru Regency, South Sulawesi. This research method uses qualitative with a purposive sampling technique based on needs with a sample of 10 teachers. The research design was carried out based on the Creswell 1996 setting. The results obtained are that the role of the teacher is an important role in improving teaching and guiding if teaching is processing people to become smart, intelligent, clever. Guiding means activities that require students to develop in providing an environment and direction that is in accordance with educational goals. Motivation as a teacher is important because improving the quality of education is a requirement to accelerate the realization of a democratic society. And the quality of student learning is important in improving student achievement.

Abstract.Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for heart problems. Apart from causing heart failure, hypertension can also result in kidney failure and cerebrovascular disease. This disease is often called the silent killer because there are no symptoms and without realizing it, sufferers experience complications in vital organs. This study aims to assess factors influencing adherence to taking anti-hypertensive medication in hypertensive patients at the Pekkae Community Health Center. This research presents the characteristics of respondents, Univariate data analysis of each variable to see the relationship between the Independent Variable and the Dependent Variable using the Chi-Square test. Based on the results of research conducted in the Pekkae Community Health Center working area, it was found that there was a relationship between predisposing factors including knowledge, beliefs, values ​​and attitudes towards compliance with taking antihypertensive medication for hypertension sufferers at the Pekkae Public Health Center, Barru Regency.