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Assertive communication is a core competency for vocational high school (SMK) students, particularly those majoring in Online Business and Retail, whose future work demands strong interpersonal skills in customer service, negotiation, and teamwork. Classroom instruction in Indonesian vocational schools, however, still tends to privilege cognitive content over practical, contextual communication training. This study examines the effect of the role-playing technique on the assertive communication ability of twelfth-grade Online Business and Retail students at SMK Pasundan 1 Bandung. A quantitative survey approach is employed, with role playing—operationalized through three dimensions (role taking, role marking, and role negotiation) adapted from Zaini (2008)—as the independent variable, and assertive communication—operationalized through five dimensions adapted from Albert and Emmons (2001)—as the dependent variable. Given a population of 36 students, a saturated (census) sampling technique is used, so all members of the population serve as respondents. Data will be collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis with the assistance of SPSS, examining both the simultaneous effect of role playing on assertive communication and the partial effects of its three dimensions. The study is grounded in Bandura's (1977) Social Learning Theory, which posits that behavior is acquired through observation, modeling, and reinforcement. The anticipated outcome is empirical evidence on the effectiveness of role playing in strengthening assertive communication, together with practical recommendations for teachers and schools seeking to design more participatory, work-relevant instructional strategies.

The purpose of this study is to identify the level of influence  of job description and workload on the job satisfaction of monthly contract employees at PT Multi Garmenjaya. Through  a cross-sectional  survey method, this study applies a descriptive and associative research design. The data collection was carried out through the distribution of a combination  of online (Google Form) and offline (print questionnaire) questionnaires to 87 respondents who were selected as a sample of the entire population totaling 677 monthly contract employees. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, it was found that the position description variable had a positive and partially significant influence on employee job satisfaction, with a calculated t-value of 5.529 and a significance level of 0.0000. On the other hand, the workload variable was also found to show a positive and significant influence on employee job satisfaction partially, with a calculated t  value of 1.327 and a significance value of 0.188. When tested simultaneously, the two independent variables were proven to have a significant effect on the job satisfaction of contract employees, with  an F score of 27.772 and a significance value of 0.0000. As for the Adjusted R Square value,  a value of 0.384 was obtained. This figure means that the ability of the variable job description and workload in explaining the ups and downs of the job satisfaction of PT Multi Garmenjaya's monthly contract employees is 38.4%. Meanwhile, the other percentage, which is 61.6%, is influenced by other factors or variables that are not studied and studied in this research model.

Stroke is a neurological disorder caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, resulting in brain tissue damage and various functional impairments. One of the common problems experienced by stroke patients is sleep disturbance, which may be influenced by neurological deficits, limited physical mobility, pain, and post-stroke anxiety. Persistent sleep disturbances can delay the recovery process and reduce patients’ quality of life. The long-term use of sleeping medications may lead to adverse effects; therefore, safe and easily applicable complementary therapies are needed. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of peppermint oil aromatherapy in improving sleep quality among stroke patients in the working area of Barebbo Community Health Center, Bone Regency. The method used was the implementation of complementary therapy through the administration of peppermint oil aromatherapy to stroke patients experiencing sleep disturbances. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention. The assessment results showed that before the intervention, patients experienced poor sleep quality, characterized by difficulty initiating sleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, insufficient sleep duration, and daytime fatigue. After receiving peppermint oil aromatherapy, patients demonstrated increased comfort, reduced anxiety, improved ability to initiate sleep, and better overall sleep quality compared to their condition before the intervention. Therefore, peppermint oil aromatherapy was found to be effective in improving sleep quality among stroke patients and can be used as a complementary non-pharmacological intervention in nursing care.

The high number of elderly people has led to various health problems that must be faced. However, there are still elderly people who are reluctant to carry out regular physical activity, so the health status and quality of life of the elderly also decline. Aims: This systematic review aims to identify the relationship between social cognitive theory (SCT) on physical activity in the elderly. Methods: This systematic review method approach is based on PRISMA. This systematic review examines several research articles from journal databases, namely PubMed and ScienceDirect, and obtained 13 articles in 2019-2024. The keywords used in the search are “Social Cognitive Theory”, “SCT”, “Physical Activity”, “PA”, and “Elderly”. The articles reviewed met the inclusion criteria, namely relevant article topics, original research articles in English, and publications in the last five years. The eligibility criteria were then assessed separately using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist tool.  Results: From a total of 13 articles reviewed, it can be concluded that the majority of articles explain how important the social cognitive patterns that elderly people must have in relation to the physical activity of the elderly, such as predicting the physical activity of the elderly, increasing the exercise behavior of the elderly, influencing the level of physical activity for people with chronic diseases, and adjusting physical activity with the abilities of the elderly. The higher an elderly person's social cognition, self-efficacy, encouragement, and social support to be able and willing to carry out physical activities in accordance with the elderly's abilities and physical condition. Conclusion: The social cognition of the elderly places more emphasis on the ability of the elderly to learn things around them, so that the elderly have self-efficacy, encouragement, and social support to do things in according to their goals and beliefs. Health workers in provide health services to the community, social cognitive theory can be used for alternative to increase the physical activity of the elderly. A personalized smartphone-based intervention based on SCT is highly effective for promoting physical activity in older adults.  

In an increasingly competitive business environment, particularly within the tourism industry, an organisation's ability to innovate and design effective strategic planning has become a critical factor in sustaining and improving organisational performance. This study aims to analyse the effect of innovation and strategic planning on organisational performance at Kampung Coklat Blitar Educational Tourism. This study employed a quantitative approach, with data collected through questionnaire distribution involving 53 respondents. The sampling was conducted using a saturated sampling technique (census), in which all members of the population were used as research samples. The sampling criteria consisted of senior-level active employees with a minimum of eight years of work experience and managers at Kampung Coklat Blitar Educational Tourism. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that innovation has a positive and significant effect on organisational performance with a P-value of 0.006 and a T-statistic of 2.869. Furthermore, strategic planning also has a positive and significant effect on organisational performance with a P-value of < 0.001 and a T- statistic of 5.573.

Complications of Diabetes Mellitus often arise and without being realized have developed to cause acute and chronic complications that make it difficult for DM sufferers to maintain their condition and will affect the condition of DM sufferers that impact the quality of life of sufferers. Consuming too many carbohydrates causes insulin in the body to work extra, so that the insulin's ability to work in the body will be reduced, which can cause blood sugar to rise. Nutritional therapy can be done by replacing carbohydrate intake with tubers that are low in glucose levels, one of which is Ganyong and pharmacological therapy through herbal medicines, one of which is sentalo leaf tea which is easily obtained and inexpensive. The objectives of this community service activity are to improve the knowledge, skills and quality of service of partners in the implementation of family posyandu related to DM. The method used is empowering posyandu groups through educational activities and training. The results of this activity show an increase in knowledge and skills of partners before and after the community service activity was carried out. And an increase in visits to the posyandu after the implementation of PMT using ganyong flour as the raw material.

Flight crew productivity is a strategic factor in maintaining flight safety, operational efficiency, and airline competitiveness in the high-reliability aviation industry. This study aims to analyze and synthesize factors influencing flight crew productivity through a conceptual approach based on literature review. The research method used is library research with a systematic literature review technique. The type of data used is secondary data in the form of scientific articles, proceedings, and relevant previous research reports. Data sources were obtained from scientific databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, Copernicus, and SINTA. The results of the study indicate that adequate individual capabilities, a high level of work engagement, a measurable KPI system, and a fair and competitive remuneration scheme have a positive relationship with increasing aircrew productivity. Managerial implications emphasize the importance of designing integrated human resource policies, particularly in competency development, a safety- and efficiency-based performance appraisal system, and compensation management oriented towards sustainable performance.

Problem-solving ability is an essential skill that students need to meet the demands of both academic learning and the workforce in the 21st century. This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy and interpersonal communication on the problem-solving ability of eleventh-grade students at SMKN 31 Jakarta, both partially and simultaneously. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through a Likert scale questionnaire. Samples were drawn using a probability sampling technique with a proportional random sampling approach. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (SmartPLS 4.0). The results indicate that self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on problem-solving, with a path coefficient of 0.455, a t-statistic of 7.843, and a p-value of 0.000. Similarly, interpersonal communication has a positive and significant effect on problem-solving, with a path coefficient of 0.447, a t-statistic of 7.501, and a p-value of 0.000. Taken together, self-efficacy and interpersonal communication account for the variance in problem-solving with an R-square value of 0.416, indicating that both independent variables explain 41.6% of the variation in problem-solving ability. These findings suggest that self-efficacy and interpersonal communication play a significant role in enhancing students' problem-solving ability.

The development of globalization that occurs simultaneously with the acceleration of digital transformation has created increasingly complex competition in the world of work, so that individuals are required to be able to adapt and make appropriate career choices. In this situation, Generation Z as a productive age group still faces problems in the form of a mismatch between educational background and field of work, including low job readiness that impacts suboptimal career decision-making. This study aims to analyze the influence of career adaptability and self-efficacy on career decision-making in the Generation Z group in the Tasikmalaya Regency area using a quantitative approach. The sample determination involved 100 respondents through the Probability Sampling technique with the application of Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling. The research data were collected using an ordinal scale questionnaire. Meanwhile, the analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression tests. The conclusions obtained from the analysis indicate that career adaptability has a positive and significant effect on career decision-making. Self-efficacy also shows a positive and significant influence on career decision-making. These findings indicate that an individual's ability to deal with change and confidence in one's abilities play an important role in shaping the quality of career decisions. This research provides practical emphasis on the importance of strengthening career adaptability and self-efficiency through education, career guidance services, soft skills training and work readiness improvement programs for Generation Z to help individuals make more appropriate and optimal career decisions.

The digital transformation of Indonesia's political landscape has created space for the emergence of a new populist narrative based on vertical social mobility. This study aims to analyze the construction of the "Anak Kampung" identity used by Bahlil Lahadalia as an instrument of political branding on social media. Using netnography and a four-level Cyber ​​Media Analysis (AMS) tool, this study explores how past marginalized experiences—such as being a cake seller, a conductor, and a public transportation driver—are reconstructed into symbolic capital in the digital space. The results show that Bahlil carried out effective "impression management" through visual performativity and narratives of struggle, which succeeded in building affective loyalty among constituents across generations. However, this branding also faces challenges in the form of digital skepticism regarding academic integrity and controversial public policies. This study concludes that the success of political branding in the digital era depends heavily on actors' ability to navigate the logic of platform algorithms while maintaining a sense of authenticity.

Computers in one of the network companies at PT. Estrada uses the Fortinet operating system. The final result expected through this implementation is to comprehensively see the capabilities of the firewall on Fortinet in overcoming the problem of blocking social media applications and streaming platforms during working hours. Blocking the application in question is the ability to filter web processes such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. In the tests carried out, web filtering was able to block applications on social media and streaming platforms, which proves that the performance of web filtering is quite good. In analyzing web filtering performance, use the office hour rule tool by carrying out the rule schedule in the Fortinet network and displaying all the information in detail. The final result obtained in the network application filtering simulation process using Fortinet is that every network sent cannot be entered (blocked) on both social media applications and streaming platforms.

Given the important objectives that banks strive to achieve through financial stability and their role in ensuring its continuity and ability to face various economic challenges, many have expanded their policies beyond their traditional functions by adopting a range of additional practices and activities that contribute to strengthening their developmental role in society. Among the most prominent of these practices are corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, which have become a crucial aspect of the work of contemporary financial institutions. In this context, this research highlights CSR practices in banks. It relied on a sample of nine Iraqi banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, which are characterized by their continued banking operations and regular publication of their annual financial reports. The research period was set from 2014 to 2023, and included a set of statistical tests that incorporated a number of financial determinants as control variables to determine their contribution to enhancing the impact of CSR when included alongside it, and to define the nature of the relationship between the research variables. We have reached a number of conclusions, most notably that when regulatory variables are included in the analysis model, this effect becomes statistically insignificant, which indicates that banks’ interest in internal financial factors still outweighs their interest in social aspects.

The development of digital technology has driven significant changes in learning practices, including Indonesian language learning, which increasingly utilizes online platforms such as YouTube. In this context, digital literacy is not only related to the technical ability to access information but also encompasses ethical, critical, and character-building aspects of students. This study aims to analyze the integration of digital literacy and character education values in online learning through Indonesian language educational videos on YouTube. The research employed a qualitative approach using content analysis methods. The research data consisted of Indonesian language learning videos selected purposively based on the relevance of the material, channel popularity, and consistency of educational content. The findings reveal that Indonesian language learning videos on YouTube contain various character education values, such as responsibility, academic honesty, hard work, independence, tolerance, and communicative attitudes. These values are integrated through the presentation of materials, the use of polite language, contextual examples, and reflective invitations that encourage students to think critically. In addition, aspects of digital literacy are reflected in the ability of video content to guide students toward the wise, selective, and responsible use of digital media. However, the study also identified several limitations, particularly the lack of systematic explicitness of character values and the suboptimal two-way interaction between educators and students.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model in art education as an effort to enhance the creativity and artistic understanding of Animation Department students at SMK Negeri 2 Palu. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving animation students and supervising teachers as research subjects. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and reflective analysis during the teaching assistance program. The learning implementation was carried out through the introduction of traditional, modern, and contemporary art concepts integrated with practice-based creative project activities. The findings indicate that the application of PjBL significantly increased students’ active engagement in the learning process, strengthened their conceptual understanding of visual arts, and improved their ability to express creative ideas through visual works. Furthermore, the establishment of the “Kreasi Animasi Seni Budaya” community provided a collaborative space that supported the sustainable development of students’ creativity and artistic reflection. These findings demonstrate that project-based art learning is effective in optimizing the artistic competencies.

This study aims to explain students' learning activities in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) subjects using a volcanic eruption simulation through the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model. The background of this study is the low student engagement caused by the teacher-oriented learning method, so that students tend to be passive. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study were fifth-grade elementary school students. The learning process was carried out through the PjBL stages, which include project planning, project implementation, and presentation of project results. In addition, this learning also contributes to improving the ability to work together, think critically, be creative, and solve problems. Contextual and experience-based learning helps students understand the material better and increases their motivation and curiosity. Thus, the PjBL model has proven effective in increasing student learning activities in science learning at the elementary school level.

This research is grounded in the understanding that employees are the core of organizational sustainability, and their job satisfaction is shaped not only by daily tasks but also by the organization’s ability to manage workload and support balance between work demands and personal life. This study aims to analyze the effect of workload and work-life balance on employee job satisfaction at the Class I Correctional Center (Bapas) Makassar. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 54 employees and analyzed using multiple linear regression assisted by SPSS Statistics 25. The research variables consist of workload and work-life balance as independent variables, and job satisfaction as the dependent variable. The findings indicate that workload has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, suggesting that employees’ perception of being able to complete tasks effectively can increase their comfort and confidence at work. Work-life balance also shows a positive and significant influence, indicating that the ability to manage both work responsibilities and personal life contributes directly to greater feelings of satisfaction, stability, and motivation in performing duties. Simultaneously, both variables significantly affect job satisfaction, emphasizing the importance for organizations to regulate workload proportionally while providing space for employees to maintain a healthy life balance. These findings highlight that effective workload management and support for work-life balance are crucial organizational investments to foster a healthy, productive, and employee-centered work environment.

Female inmates are vulnerable to various psychological challenges that may affect their psychological well-being, particularly their autonomy. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy in improving the autonomy of female inmates at the Class IIA Women’s Correctional Institution in Tangerang. A pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest–double posttest design was employed. The participants consisted of nine female inmates selected based on low to moderate levels of mindfulness and psychological well-being. Data were collected using the autonomy dimension of the Psychological well-being Scale and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). The results showed a significant increase in autonomy scores from pretest to posttest t(8) = -5.933, p < .001). The average N-Gain score was 0.50, indicating a moderate level of effectiveness. These findings suggest that mindfulness therapy was effective in enhancing the autonomy of female inmates. The results were further supported by participants’ worksheets, which indicated improvements in their ability to consider the consequences of their actions, regulate their emotions, and make decisions more independently.

This research is motivated by the low speaking ability of elementary school students which is characterized by a lack of confidence, difficulty in expressing opinions in a coherent manner, and the lack of students' ability to express information clearly in learning Indonesian. These problems show that the learning that takes place has not fully provided opportunities for students to actively practice speaking skills. This research aims to Develop a booklet  based on Student Worksheets (LKPD) on interview text materials to support the speaking skills of grade IV elementary school students. The method used is research and Development with a 4D model which includes the define, design, and Develop stages. At the Development stage, the product is validated by media experts and subject matter experts to assess the feasibility level of the LKPD booklet  Developed. The results of the study showed that the LKPD booklet  obtained a feasibility percentage of 91.17% in the media aspect and 90.32% in the material aspect with a very feasible category. These results show that the LKPD booklet  Developed has met the eligibility criteria both in terms of appearance and content as teaching materials for learning Indonesian language in elementary schools. However, this research is still limited to the product validation stage, so further research is needed through field trials to determine the effectiveness of LKPD booklet s in improving students' speaking skills in more depth.

The selection process for accepting new employees is one of the important stages in a company to ensure that the candidates accepted have qualifications that suit the company's needs. At WINMART, the selection process is still carried out manually, so it is less efficient and prone to errors. Therefore, a system is needed that can assist in more objective and efficient decision making. This Decision Support System (DSS) is designed to assist the selection process for recruiting new employees using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method, which can assess several relevant criteria, such as work experience, education, skills and competency tests. This system was built on a web basis, so it can be easily accessed by parties involved in the selection process, such as HRD and managers. The SAW method was chosen because of its ability to convert various subjective criteria into more objective numerical scores, so that selection results can be more transparent and accountable. By using this system, it is hoped that it can increase efficiency, accuracy and transparency in the new employee selection process at WINMART, as well as facilitate decision making in selecting candidates who best suit the desired criteria.

 The quality of digital system services in the ship clearance process is closely related to the work effectiveness of shipping agency companies. The advancement of port operational services is influenced by the system’s ability to provide convenience, speed, accuracy, and service integration for users. The system used in the ship clearance process must be able to meet user needs and support inter-agency coordination so that ship services can operate more effectively and efficiently. This study aims to analyze the performance level and the level of user importance regarding the implementation of the Single Submission Pengangkut System in the ship clearance process at PT Trans Cakrawala Perkasa. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a sample of 30 respondents consisting of ship agents involved in the clearance process. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and literature studies. The data were analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, conformity level analysis, and the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results indicate that the SSM Pengangkut System has made a positive contribution to accelerating document processing, facilitating system usage, increasing work productivity, and supporting coordination among related agencies. Based on the IPA Cartesian diagram, one indicator was identified as a priority for improvement, while other indicators were categorized as maintain performance, low priority, and high performance with lower importance levels. Overall, the implementation of the Single Submission Pengangkut System has been running quite well; however, continuous evaluation and improvement are still needed to optimize the ship clearance process further.