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In recent times, there has been a notable upswing in the economic development of Indonesia. This phenomenon has prompted Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enthusiasts to seek innovative brand marketing strategies to strengthen the visual identity of their brands. Madang Kebab Nusantara is a nascent SME operating in the food industry and is currently in need of a robust brand identity amidst a competitive landscape within the same sector. In my capacity as a graphic designer with a solid educational background, I am entrusted with the responsibility of cultivating creative ideas in visual design, including logos, packaging, and mascots, to establish a professional image for the client's brand. Direct interaction with clients enables me to comprehend the needs of SMEs, articulate concepts, and deliver design solutions that align with the brand's essence, ensuring that the client's brand captures the attention of consumers in the market.

High blood pressure, marked by a sustained rise in arterial pressure, poses a complex medical challenge with diverse origins. Internal factors like gender, age, and heredity, combined with external elements such as obesity, unhealthy habits, and stress, contribute to its development. The aging process in elderly individuals often results in reduced adaptive capacity, making them more susceptible to various ailments, including hypertension. To address this issue, Therapeutic Touch is explored as a non-pharmacological intervention, utilizing touch energy to modulate the nervous system and hormonal responses, thereby restoring energy balance and reducing pain and blood pressure levels. This study investigates the impact of Therapeutic Touch on blood pressure reduction in hypertensive elderly individuals in Balung Village, Kendit District, Situbondo Regency, using an experimental design with a one-group pre- and post-test setup. The research involves the entire hypertensive elderly population of Balung Village (32 individuals), with 30 participants selected through purposive sampling for a six-session Therapeutic Touch intervention over two weeks. Data collection employs observation sheets with coded responses, revealing a significant post-intervention shift towards normal blood pressure. Statistical analysis, using the Wilcoxon signed test (p-value: 0.000 ? ? 0.005), supports the acceptance of the  hypothesis. In conclusion, Therapeutic Touch proves effective in reducing blood pressure among elderly individuals with hypertension, operating through mechanisms influencing nerves, hormones, and overall body relaxation.

The slow speed of internet access is often a problem that most users of computer network services complain about because there are no restrictions or efficient bandwidth management. Bandwidth management is a concept in which several computers in an office or office environment can be connected to each other and share data and information in accessing the internet. In the application of bandwidth management with the simple queues method for optimizing computer network security systems on proxy routers, it is proven to be able to solve problems that are often complained of by most users of computer network services that are located in terms of availability, reliability, stability, performance stability and can provide protection to prevent unauthorized access or minimize attacks coming through the network against owned resources. It is often found that the process of accessing data communications and information for each user connected to the network feels slow, this is due to the existing bandwidth capacity being insufficient. Mikrotik is an operating system that is capable of turning a computer into a network router or often called a PC router. The operating system includes a full range of features for wireline and wireless, one of which is bandwidth management. With an upload bandwidth of 50 Mbps and a download of 50 Mbps, a bandwidth management of 2 Mbps, 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps and 15 Mbps.

This research shows that the financial performance achievements of the Bekasi city government have not been maximized in realizing development for the welfare of the community. The method used is descriptive quantitative. Data collection techniques in this study include interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The results of the research show that the financial performance achievements of the Bekasi city government for the 2018 - 2022 fiscal year average DDF of 42.2% with a medium financial capacity category, average Regional Financial Independence of 77% with a delegation relationship pattern, average effectiveness of PAD is less effective with a ratio of 89.73%, an average operating expenditure of 80%, an average capital expenditure of 18%. Spending efficiency with an average of 84.75% in the efficient category. This shows that the average achievement is that the Bekasi City Government towards central government transfer funds is still more dominant than regional original income because the Bekasi City is still decentralized and most of the funds owned by the Bekasi City Government are prioritized for operating expenditures so that capital expenditures are relatively small and more to routine expenses or spending to fulfill activities. The Bekasi City Government has also focused on economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and overall performance achievements in Key Performance Indicators have been quite good.

MikroTik RouterOS is a Linux-based operating system that is intended as a network router. Designed to suit all users. MAC address-based authentication systems may not be able to cope with the significant growth in the number of users. Using different system in a hotspot network can provide additional security advantages. By replacing the MAC address authentication method with a different system, access risks can be reduced to improve overall network security. After the hotspot network with the voucher system is running well, the Company can develop further by adding additional features or services according to the needs of the company. This development can improve security or increase network capacity to accommodate companies. Replacing the system with a Hotspot Voucher system using Mikrotik will increase flexibility, management, and access control in a hotspot network using Mikrotik Router devices, Switches, UTP Cables, and Access points. From the specifications above, Mikrotik is quite suitable for hotspot vouchers with a voucher system to provide flexibility in managing user access. Previously used MAC address-based authentication was difficult to manage and inflexible. With a different system, setting up and managing access becomes more efficient and can be done more easily. Hotspot voucher configuration with a limit of 5 Mbps Download and 5 Mbps Upload. MAC address system can be overcome with a hotspot voucher system. Enterprises can handle significant user growth without compromising access control.  

Malahayu Reservoir is located in Malahayu Village, Banjarharjo District, Brebes Regency. Malahayu Reservoir was built in 1935. Malahayu Reservoir is planned to have a water storage capacity of 69 million m³ with a water surface area of 9.25 km². The main purpose of the construction of this reservoir is to supply irrigation water with a total area of 12,674 Ha, consisting of DI Kabuyutan of 4,166 Ha, DI Jengkelok of 6,173 Ha, and DI Babakan of 2,335 Ha. However, the water supply in Malahayu Reservoir continues to decrease, allegedly due to the high amount of sediment. The current problem is the occurrence of sediment in the Malahayu Reservoir. The pattern of operation using this reservoir needs to be studied because it is considered less optimal and because there needs to be a review of the use of reservoir water using newer data. That way, an operating pattern is needed to determine the reliability of reservoirs in their use as irrigation water providers. This study began by analyzing the secondary data obtained. Data is processed to obtain the amount of reservoir discharge and water needs for irrigation water. And the study ended with a simulation of the reservoir operation pattern. From the results of this study, it is expected to help provide solutions for the operation pattern of Malahayu Reservoir as an optimal reservoir. To improve the performance of the Malahayu Reservoir, supporting data such as reservoir operational systems and performance, hydrological data, reservoir operating procedures and patterns, and irrigation data are needed. The results of the analysis showed that the operation of the Malahayu Reservoir was less than optimal. Simulation of reservoir operation shows that the volume of water in Malahayu Reservoir is below the Minimum Operating Level (MOL), which is the minimum volume of water that should be in the reservoir. According to the records of the Cimanuk-Cisanggarung River Basin Center (BBWS), the condition of water supply in the Malahayu Reservoir continues to decline since this reservoir was built during the Dutch colonial rule until now.

This research is motivated by the still not maximal local revenue in the city of Banjar. This is indicated by the low quality of human resources, lack of socialization, low innovation, weak level of supervision and low stakeholder support from various parties in collaborating. Research is focused on studies using the theoretical approach of Emerson, Nabatchi & Balogh (2011), namely the Collaborative Governance Regime (CGR) model through 1). System context dimension 2). Drivers dimensions include (leadership, incentive consequences and interdependence), and 3). The dynamics of collaboration (Principled Engagement, shared motivation, and capacity for joint action). With the aim of the research to examine and analyze the implementation and the constraints that have caused it to be ineffective, as well as an effective strategy for implementing collaborative governance in increasing Regional Original Income in the City of Banjar. The research method uses descriptive analysis with a qualitative research approach. Data collection techniques through interviews, literature studies and observation. The research results show: 1). The implementation of collaborative governance in increasing Local Own Revenue in the City of Banjar on the dynamics dimension of collaboration can be said to have not run optimally, more concrete efforts are still needed related to motivation, awareness, work systems and technical policy support while on the system context and drivers dimensions concerning the availability of resources resources, and budget constraints as well as the level of supervision has been carried out optimally. 2). Obstacle factors in the implementation of collaborative governance in increasing Local Revenue in the City of Banjar, namely the low level of communication and coordination; lack of human resources and budget, lack of technical regulatory support regarding the involvement of stakeholders (private parties and community leaders); as well as the low support and commitment of policy makers from members of the legislature, regional tax-producing apparatus organizations, and stakeholders (private parties and community leaders). 3). Collaborative governance strategies in increasing effective Regional Original Revenue (PAD) in Banjar City are aggressive growth strategies by maintaining the previous strategy and optimizing the strengthening of the second availability of human resources, budget and infrastructure; maximizing the clarity of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), regarding tax collection, support from the private sector and other OPDs, as well as optimizing the involvement of cross-sectoral collaboration (government, private parties and community leaders) through Collaborative Governance in the City of Banjar.