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This article contains a discussion about the use of language style as a medium of expression in the lyrics of the song Karya Stand Here Alone with the title introvert, the selection of this song as a research material because in writing the lyrics using an interesting language style with a medium of expression that can make listeners, who especially have an introvert nature as if in accordance with their lives, in addition the selection of this song was chosen because it is one of the favorite songs of researchers who want to further analyze the meaning in the album, especially in the song entitled introvert. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of language as a medium of expression in the song introvert. The study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method that uses reading, listening and writing techniques, this study has the potential to be a reference for subsequent research.

This research aims to (1) explain the murabahah financing system at BMT Insan Sejahtera, (2) SWOT analysis of the development of BMT Insan Sejahtera, (3) MUI fatwa regarding usury-free murabahah financing. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. With primary and secondary data types. Data triangulation is carried out using the interview method. The results shown in the study (1) financing at BMT Insan Sejatera, present changes to the welfare of members. Based on the conclusions of the members, BMT has had a positive impact on increasing business and welfare. With amount based on murabahah financing as of January 1, 2024, to October 23, 2024, it is said to be Rp. 2,390,914,753.00 as many as 272 members, (2) The location of the current financing in the first quadrant (positive, positive) is a profitable position, which supports the implementation of an aggressive strategy (3) And that the installment payment period for murabahah financing at BMT Insan Sejatera does not affect the total price of the goods that have been agreed upon. This proves that the murabahah financing practice at BMT Insan Sejahtera does not contain usury.

This study explores the role of transformational leadership within the context of Christian Religious Education, emphasizing its ethical foundation and implications for shaping the future of humanity. In an era marked by moral ambiguity, rapid technological progress, and declining spiritual values, Christian education faces the urgent challenge of cultivating ethical character, spiritual maturity, and social responsibility. The problem addressed in this research is the gap between leadership practices in Christian educational settings and the transformative outcomes expected in students’ moral and spiritual development. The objective of this study is to analyze how transformational leadership can be effectively applied to Christian Religious Education to foster ethical behavior and visionary thinking. Using a qualitative descriptive method supported by literature analysis and interviews with Christian educators and leaders, this research identifies core principles and strategies that align biblical teachings with transformational leadership theory. The findings reveal that transformational leaders who model Christ-centered values, inspire through vision, and mentor with compassion significantly impact learners’ ethical formation and worldview. The synthesis of ideas highlights the integration of faith, leadership, and pedagogy as a holistic approach to addressing the ethical and existential challenges of the 21st century. In conclusion, transformational leadership within Christian Religious Education is essential in guiding learners toward a life of purpose, integrity, and contribution to a humane and spiritually grounded society.

SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City has religious diversity, namely 1) Islam; 2) Christianity; and 3) Catholicism, making the school one of the targets of the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2024 to increase the index of harmony between religious communities through education. The focus and purpose of the research is to describe in detail the implementation of moderation of religious life in SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The researcher had a role in collecting data by using observation, interview, and documentation methods. This research uses an interactive model data analysis technique which then uses source and technique triangulation for validity. The results showed that the implementation of moderation in SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City has been carried out well, this can be seen from the achievement of moderation indicators, namely 1) National Commitment of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), Pancasila Education (PP) learning, Religious learning, flag ceremony and character camp; 2) Tolerance of P5, Religious and PP learning, Healthy School Movement programme, and Child Friendly Education Unit; 3) Anti-violence of P5 and punitive measures in the form of warnings, advice, point deductions, and mediation with the result that cases that cannot be handled are expelled from school; 4) Local Cultural Accommodation of P5 and extracurricular activities in the form of traditional dance.

This article explores the application of Islamic ethics, particularly the concept of tawhid, in the development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). The study employs a qualitative descriptive method based on a literature review to analyze Islamic principles, such as justice (al-'adl), trust (amanah), and public benefit (al-maslahah), in addressing ethical challenges posed by AI. The findings indicate that Islamic values can provide a holistic framework for tackling algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and social inequalities associated with AI. However, the study identifies a gap in academic research regarding the integration of tawhid principles with AI development. A limitation of this research is the lack of empirical case studies to test the effectiveness of implementing these principles in technology development.

This research is grounded on the issue of employee performance seen from quality aspects of employees at the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Sikka Regency has not been maximized. This research aimed to: (1) determine the description of employee performance, human resource empowerment, and competence (2) analyze the influence of human resource empowerment and competency on employee performance either partially or simultaneously. The population in this research was 56 employees of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Sikka Regency. Due to limited population, this research was conducted through census or saturated sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing was done through the F-test and t-test. The results of descriptive statistical analysis showed that the response perception and employee performance variables, human resources empowerment, and competency were categorized as good. The results of the t-test showed that partially the human resource empowerment variable had a positive and significant influence on employee performance. The results of the F test showed that the variables of human resource empowerment and competency simultaneously significantly affected employee performance. The results of the determination analysis showed that the two independent variables in this research were able to explain the fluctuation of employee performance at the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Sikka Regency by 31.2% .  

The background of this employee's performance of Perumda Wair Pu'an Water Supply Sikka Regency has not been maximized. This research aims to (1) determine the description of employee performance, work motivation, and job satisfaction; (2) analyze the influence of work motivation and job statistics on employee performance both partially and simultaneously. The population in this research were employees of Perumda Wair Pu'an Water Supply Sikka Regency, totaling 50 people. This research was carried out through a census or saturated sampling due to limited population. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing was done through the F-test and t-test. The descriptive analysis results showed that the variables of employee. Performance, work motivation, and job satisfaction were categorized as good enough. The statistical results of the F test showed that simultaneously the variables Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction had a significant influence on employee performance. The results of the t-test statistic showed that partially the variables of work motivation and job satisfaction had a significant influence on employee performance. The results of the Determination analysis showed that the two independent variables in this research can explain the fluctuation of employee performance by 30.5%.

This research aims to determine the effect of Working Capital on Remaining Business Results . The data for this research is data in the form of financial reports from 2016 - 2021 obtained from the CU Bahtera Sejahtera Savings and Loans Cooperative. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive method. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation while the analysis used was the Normality Test, Simple Linear Regression analysis, Hypothesis Testing (t test) and analysis of the coefficient of determination. The tool used is SPSS V.20 For Windows. The statistical results of the t test show that the working capital variable has no effect on the remaining business results variable. Thus, the results of this research reject that Working Capital has an influence on the Remaining Business Results of the CU Bhatera Sejahtera Savings and Loans Cooperative. The working capital owned by the cooperative is quite large, but the amount of working capital is not necessarily able to increase the remaining business results. 1.2%. This shows that the remaining business results can be explained by working capital of 1.2%, while the remaining 98.8% is influenced by other factors not analyzed in this research.

This research aims to: (1) determine the description of employee performance, work environment and organizational culture; (2) analyze the influence of the work environment and work experience on employee performance both partially and simultaneously. The population in this study were employees at UPTD. Habibola Community Health Center, numbering 30 people. Because the population is limited, this research was conducted by census or saturated sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing is carried out through the F test and t test. The results of the descriptive analysis show that the employee performance variables, work environment and organizational culture are categorized as good. The statistical results of the t test show that partially the Work Environment and Organizational Culture variables have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The statistical results of the F test show that simultaneously the Work Environment and Organizational Culture variables have a significant effect on employee performance. The results of the determination analysis show that the two independent variables in this study are able to explain variations in the ups and downs of employee performance at UPTD. Habibola Community Health Center was 31.5%.

This research aims to (1) describe employee performance, leadership style, and work ethic; (2) analyze the influence of Leadership Style ad Work Ethics on employee performance either partially or simultaneously. The population in this study were Suru Pudi Koting Credit Union's employees, totaling 30 people. Due to limited population, this research was conducted through census or saturated sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics, namely multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing is done through the F test and t test. The descriptive analysis showed that the variables of employee performance, leadership style, and work ethic were categorized as good. The results of the t-test statistics showed that partially, the leadership style and work ethic had a positive and significant influence on employee performance. The results of the F test statistics revealed that simultaneously, all independent variables had a significant influence on employee performance. The results of the determination analysis showed that the two independent variables in this study were able to explain the fluctuation of employee performance of the Suru Pudi Koting Credit Union as many as 912.7%.

The research background was the pre-survey results which showed that the employees performance at Pintu Air Credit Union of Maumere Branch had not been optimal. This study aimed to (1) determine the description of employee performance, workload, and quality work of life and (2) to determine the influence of workload, and quality work of life on employee performance both partially and simultaneously. The population in this study was employees Pintu Air Credit Union of Maumere Branch, totaling 30 people. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive methods and inferential statistics i.e. multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing was done through F test and t-test. The descriptive analysis revealed the variables of employee performance, workload, and quality of work life were in the good category. The statistical results of the t-test showed that partially, the Workload variable had a significant negative influence on employee performance while the Quality of Work Life had a significant positive infuence on employee performance. The statistical results of the F test showed that simultaneously, the variables of Workload and Quality of Work Life had a significant influence on employee perfomance. The results of the determination analysis showed that the two independent variables in this study were able to explain the fluctuation of employee performance at the Pintu Air Credit Union of Maumere Branch by 17.567%.

This study aims to analyze the development strategies of business units at Pondok Pesantren Manbaul Ulum Muncar Banyuwangi in realizing the economic independence of the pesantren. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, using data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques, and data validity was strengthened through source and method triangulation. The findings reveal that the management strategies implemented include careful planning, systematic organizing, effective leadership, and directed controlling. The implementation of these strategies has successfully positioned the business units as productive economic centers that not only contribute financially to the sustainability of the pesantren’s operations but also serve as educational platforms for students to gain economic and entrepreneurial skills. Positive impacts can be seen through the increased welfare of students and administrators, as well as strengthened economic capacity within the surrounding community. However, challenges remain in the form of limited human resources, financial capital, and internal bureaucratic structures that require continuous improvement. In conclusion, professional management of business units becomes a key factor in building independent and competitive pesantren in the modern era.

This study evaluates the efficacy of Smart Governance implementation in enhancing public services in Batam City. Smart governance, a principal facet of the smart city paradigm, seeks to enhance efficiency, transparency, responsiveness, and accountability by the utilisation of information technology. Batam City, strategically positioned as an economic and trade hub, is dedicated to implementing smart governance concepts to enhance the quality of its public services. This research employs a descriptive methodology with qualitative analysis to assess the strategic measures implemented, including the digitalisation of public services, transparency and budget management, integrated data management, and enhanced community participation.The findings indicate that the adoption of smart governance in Batam has effectively enhanced administrative efficiency and transparency in public services. Nonetheless, difficulties such as the digital infrastructure deficit in remote regions and insufficient digital literacy within the population remain significant impediments. This research recommends enhancing digital infrastructure, creating more user-friendly applications, and implementing digital literacy training programs for the community.  With an appropriate strategy, Batam City may persist in advancing Smart Governance as a sustainable smart city paradigm.

This research attempts to elaborate on the analysis and implementation of the Riau Provincial Government's policy on forests, using the case study of Governor Regulation Number 11 of 2014 concerning the Forest and Land Fire Control Center. The purpose of this research is to understand the content of the Riau Provincial Government's policy through Governor Regulation Number 11 of 2014 on the Forest and Land Fire Control Center and to analyze the Riau Governor Regulation of 2014 concerning the Forest and Land Fire Control Center. To analyze this study, the data used in this research are sourced from books, archives, documents, the internet, and interviews. The analytical method applied in this research is a qualitative descriptive method, which involves creating, describing, and summarizing various conditions with the variables emerging from the research object and revealing facts through data collection, which are then studied, processed, analyzed, and interpreted to be presented descriptively. The theories used in this research include public policy, environmental politics, and development politics theories.

Discipline is an important aspect in church ministry, especially in the leadership of pastors who serve as spiritual role models. This research explores the correlation between church ministry discipline based on Proverbs 10:17 and church growth in Kadosh Church, Palu. Using a theological approach and descriptive method, this study shows that discipline, including spiritual commitment, punctuality, and ministry management, has a significant influence on the spiritual health and growth of the congregation, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of this study provide a foundation for the development of more effective ministry strategies.

This study employs a descriptive method with a case study approach. The participants in this research were pediatric patients who suffered from hyperthermia. The non-pharmacological intervention of tepid water sponge compresses is utilized effectively to lower body temperature in children. The compresses are applied to the forehead and axillary regions, and this procedure is conducted for 3 days, with each compress lasting 15 minutes. The findings from this study over the course of 3 days indicate that the use of tepid water sponge compresses is effective in reducing body temperature in children with hyperthermia.

This research aims to evaluate user interface/user experience issues and measure the usability level of batiksiputri.com. Batik Warna Alam siPutri is a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) that has a website-based e-commerce, namely batiksiputri.com. This research was made using a qualitative descriptive method based on Jacob Nielsen's usability theory in determining what criteria have been applied and which have not been applied from the usability level at batiksiputri.com. The usability criteria used are Jacob Nielsen's usability criteria, namely learnability, efficiency, memorability, errors and satisfaction. The application of Jacob Nielsen usability in the evaluation of user interface design/user experience on batiksiputri.com resulted in the conclusion that the usability criteria applied in batiksiputri.com have implemented the criteria of learnability, efficiency and satisfaction well but have a few shortcomings in the criteria of memorability and error. This batiksiputri.com, requires further development in order to meet all user needs.

Indonesia is a country that has a diversity of cultures, religions, ethnicities, and languages. This diversity is a wealth as well as a challenge in maintaining national unity. This article discusses the role of Pancasila ideological values as a multicultural adhesive in Indonesia. Using a qualitative-descriptive method, this study shows that Pancasila values, such as social justice, just and civilized humanity, and unity, play an important role in harmonizing differences in society. This study also recommends strengthening the implementation of Pancasila values in various aspects of life to maintain social cohesion.

Sustainable Food Yard (P2L) is one of the priority programs in maintaining community food security. However, in the implementation of the program there are still problems, including the late delivery of assistance which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities so that the P2L program does not run in accordance with the technical instructions that have been issued each year, and assistance that is less than optimal. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effectiveness of the program to increase diversification and community food security through sustainable food yard activities (P2L) in farm women's groups in South Tangerang City. The method in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive method. Data collection techniques used three ways, observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Then the collected data were analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results showed that the achievement of the program has not yet shown the expected effectiveness due to the delay in disbursement of funds which has an impact on the delay in the implementation of activities and has not yet achieved the program objectives in fulfilling food and nutrition sources, especially for stunting so that it has not been able to contribute to helping Posyandu in providing animal protein in the stunting locus determined by the Mayor of South Tangerang. The integration indicator is not yet fully effective because there are still farm women groups that have not received intensive assistance from the program assistants. In addition, the implementation of P2L procedures applied in South Tangerang City has not been maximized because the concept of seedling houses is not suitable for the hot conditions in South Tangerang City. The adaptation indicator has not run optimally because the use of facilities and infrastructure for P2L activities is still limited to conventional agricultural tools.  

Teacher certification is carried out through the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) which is organized by universities determined by the Minister. However, in its implementation there are still problems, including a lack of socialization regarding in-service teacher certification policies and complex teacher certification procedures and limited quotas. The purpose of this research is to determine the implementation of the Teacher Certification Policy in South Tangerang City. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection methods were carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. The theory used in this research is the Implementation Model according to Charles O Jones which consists of Organization, Interpretation and Application. The results of this research explain that the organizational indicators related to resources are that the implementation of this policy has not run optimally, there is a lack of training and coaching for implementing staff.  The interpretation of the implementation of the teacher certification policy has provided clarity regarding the goals and objectives of all parties involved in implementing the policy. The implementation of this policy is going well, the Government provides the SIMPKB platform which contains complete information about PPG for pursuing an educator certificate.