This aims to analyze and examine laboratory quality management in enhancing student competencies. The research method used is qualitative, specifically a case study approach. The subjects of the study include school principals, laboratory heads, lab technicians, teachers, and students. Data collection was conducted through observations, interviews, literature studies, and documentation analysis. The instruments utilized in this research are observation sheets, interview guidelines, and field notes. The results from both schools indicated that the planning for laboratory quality management was prepared at the beginning of the new academic year, which included annual and semester programs, equipment procurement, and inventory management. The implementation of laboratory quality management involved conducting practical work as scheduled, with facilities used optimally. Monitoring and evaluation of laboratory quality management included regular assessments through observations and interviews with teachers and students to identify any shortcomings. Follow-up actions for laboratory quality management included corrective actions taken based on evaluation results, such as facility improvements and the addition of equipment. Barriers to laboratory quality management included equipment maintenance. Solutions to overcome these barriers involved facility improvements, equipment additions, additional training for staff, increased involvement of lab technicians, and optimizing funding. It was concluded that the series of laboratory quality management within the PDCA framework functioned effectively, commencing with planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and follow-up. The management of the Biology laboratory can optimize the competencies of students at SMA Negeri 1 Ciamis and SMA Negeri 1 Pangandaran.

This research took the title “Analysis of Function Shift in Gondang Art in Kampung Nagrog, Desa Mandalagiri, Kecamatan Leuwisari, Kabupaten Tasikmalaya” aims to find out how the function shift in Gondang Art that occurred in Nagrog Village, Mandalagiri Village, Leuwisari District, Tasikmalaya Regency. This research focused on how the initial form of Gondang Art during its initial function and how the form of Gondang Art after experiencing a shift in function. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, data collection in this study was carried out by going to the field directly in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation which then became the source of data to be analyzed. The results of the findings made by researchers are the function shift that occurred in the Gondang Art in Nagrog Village which was influenced by the times.

This research aims to analyze the influence of scientific-based numeracy literacy teaching materials on students' motivation and higher order thinking abilities. This research is a quantitative research using a quasi-experiment method with a nonequivalent control group design. Sampling used purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were motivational questionnaire sheets and higher order thinking ability tests. The paired sample t-test was used to analyze the data. The findings indicate a significant difference in the average posttest scores between the experimental group and the control group, with a significance value of 0.000<0.005 and a mean difference of 18.06 (66.00 - 47.94) between the two groups. Additionally, the confidence interval for the difference ranged from -36.959 to -30.354. That there is a significant (real) difference between the average motivation score and higher order thinking abilities of students in the experimental class and the control class using of scientific-based numeracy literacy teaching materials. So with these results it can be concluded that the scientific-based numeracy literacy teaching materials has an effect on students' motivation and higher order thinking abilities.

This study aims to find the relationship between prospective biology teachers' ethnicity and teaching skills to preserve indigenous knowledge in Indonesia. The research intervention integrates the Science Integrated Learning (SIL) model with NGSS dimensions in the teaching practices of prospective biology teachers. The method chosen was embedded experimental with a quasi-experimental design consisting of three stages: a qualitative stage before, a qualitative stage during, and a qualitative stage after the intervention. The research targets were 60 prospective science teachers in two different cluster universities, each with 30 prospective teachers. Interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data in the form of statistical test results. The analysis of the comparison test using the t-statistic model obtained a difference in the average score of microteaching practice of 0.3, with an average of the first practice of 2,613 with a standard deviation of 0.3024 and the second practice of 2,921 with a standard deviation of 0.3122. The second microteaching practice experienced an increase in scores from the first practice. The study concluded that prospective biology teachers' skills in preserving indigenous Indonesian traditional knowledge can be realized through the SIL Model integrated with NGSS.  The research results allow prospective teachers to utilize students' experiences as learning sources and hopefully can contribute on the development of prospective teacher education policies oriented toward preserving Indigenous knowledge in Indonesia.
 

Witness protection is the cornerstone of an effective criminal justice system. Therefore, it is important to ensure the quality of witness protection law. This study uses normative method to compare witness protection law in Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. The result shows several similarities and differences in 5 areas namely a) the subject of protection; b) selection process; c) rights and obligations of parties; d) institutional arrangement; and e) criminal sanctions. Each country has its own approach to regulate the witness protection. Indonesia is progressive in terms of giving special rights for 6 different categories of subject of protections. For instance, special right for compensation and restitution for victims of particular crimes. Indonesia also encourage justice collaborator to give evidence by promising leniency, parole or remission. Conversely, Australia explicitly clarify that the witness protection must not be interpreted as rewarding criminals. Unlike Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia grants equal rights for all witness. Despite such differences, these 3 countries have similarity in terms of the imposition of selection process to ensure the protection is prioritized for those who need it the most. The witness protection must be maintained to balance the interest of witness, accuse and the society. The goal is not to give excessive protection for witnesses, but to adjust the protection according to the limitation of resources and financial. Moreover, Indonesia should adopt the disclosure requirement as implemented in Malaysia and Australia to prevent the witness from using the program to circumvent his legal or financial obligations.

This study explores into exploring the execution of Equilibrium Theory-Based Gender Equality (ETBGE) in Boja Village to enhance family welfare, employing a non-doctrinal (empiric) approach through observation and surveys. Gender equality is crucial for holistic development, especially in rural areas, as it promotes socioeconomic progress. Drawing on Equilibrium Theory, which advocates for equal This study delves into how gender equality principles can be effectively applied at the community level to enhance access to resources and opportunities. Through systematic observation and comprehensive surveys in Boja Village, the study evaluates gender dynamics, resource allocation, decision-making processes, and overall family welfare. Analysis of empirical data, including demographic profiles, economic indicators, and social structures, aims to uncover existing disparities and challenges in achieving gender equality objectives. The findings offer insights into the effectiveness of ETBGE principles in Boja Village, identifying successful areas and those needing further intervention. The study concludes by proposing practical recommendations and strategies to empower Boja Village residents, particularly women, enabling them to participate in decision-making, access resources equitably, and enhance the welfare of their families and the community.

This research trains the students’ ethnomedicine literacy by using project-based learning and augmented reality assistance and evaluating the learning effectiveness. The research method used was a non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design, and a problem-based learning model was used as a control class. This research evaluates students' ethnomedicine literacy using descriptive statistical data analysis, n-gain scores, and ANCOVA tests. The research results showed differences in ethnomedicine literacy with an ANCOVA significance value of 0.08 between the experimental and control classes. Both classes showed increased ethnomedicine literacy, but the n-gain score for the experimental class was greater than that of the control class. Students' ethnomedicine literacy is higher in the experimental class because there are learning activities that empower ethnomedicine literacy, such as students are trained to be broad-minded, have positive attitudes and behavior related to ethnomedicine studies, working on simple manufacturing projects based on student research to get closer to the environment and society, and using AR as a simulation for testing the antibacterial power of medicinal plants. This research concludes that AR-assisted project-based ethnobotany learning is proven to be able to increase students' ethnomedicine literacy. This research can be helpful as a learning design reference to empower ethnomedicine or other literacy in biology.

The export of marine sand from Indonesia to Singapore has been a controversial issue for decades, involving economic, environmental, and political interests. This study examines Indonesia's marine sand export policy, especially after the issuance of Government Regulation Number 26 of 2023, which reopened export permits after more than 20 years of prohibition. This policy aims to manage marine sedimentation to prevent disruption to ecosystems and shipping and meet domestic reclamation needs. However, there are many pros and cons that arise. On the one hand, this policy is expected to increase state revenue and open up employment opportunities. On the other hand , sea sand mining activities can cause serious environmental damage. This study uses qualitative methods with literature analysis to understand the impact of the policy. The results show that this policy provides more short-term benefits to the government and business actors, but poses long-term threats to the environment and society. Unsupervised marine sand mining has the potential to damage marine ecosystems, reduce fishermen's productivity, and threaten the sustainability of Indonesia's coastal areas. Therefore, more effective supervision and implementation of policies regarding this activity is needed.

This article discusses the role of leadership in pluralistic societies and how leadership can foster harmony in diversity. Leadership in this context goes beyond decision-making; it also involves the ability to unite various elements of society that come from different cultural, social, and religious backgrounds. The research reveals that effective leadership in a pluralistic society requires not only skills in managing conflicts and differences, but also qualities such as integrity, empathy, and the courage to make fair decisions. Furthermore, multicultural education and the implementation of inclusive leadership principles, based on universal values such as tolerance, mutual respect, and cooperation, play a crucial role in creating a harmonious society. Through this approach, societies can more easily overcome the challenges of diversity and build peaceful and prosperous communities.

This research aims to analyze the obstacles and supporting factors in the application of legal sanctions against inmates who violate the order related to the granting of rights in Class II A Penitentiaries Semarang. This is important to study considering that there are still violations of inmates' rights in some prisons in Indonesia. This research is a normative-empirical legal research, with a statutory approach. The novelty of this research is that there are changes in the statutory regulations and in the research location there is an increase in the number of offenders. The results of the study show that the limited capacity and density of prisons make implementing regulations more difficult. Discomfort and poor detention conditions create tensions and violations of inmates' rights. Meanwhile, the imposition of strict sanctions sometimes violates the rights of inmates which is also a problem for prison officers, referring to a comparison of data on the number of disciplinary offenders from the previous year at Semarang Class II Prison has not experienced significant changes. This means that the number of offenders continues to increase and there are still inmates who repeat their crimes. The obstacles in the application of legal sanctions against inmates who violate the statutory regulations in Semarang Class IIA Penitentiary include limited resources, density or overcapacity, resistance or resistance from inmates, and lack of external supervision. While the solutions are preventive efforts and repressive efforts.


Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kendala dan faktor pendukung dalam penerapan sanksi hukum terhadap narapidana yang melanggar tata tertib terkait pemberian hak di Lapas Kelas II A Semarang. Hal ini menjadi penting untuk diteliti mengingat masih terdapat pelanggaran terhadap hak-hak narapidana di beberapa Lapas di Indonesia. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif-empiris, dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan. Kebaruan dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat dari sisi perubahan peraturan perundang-undangan dan pada tempat penelitian yang terdapat peningkatan jumlah pelanggar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terbatasnya kapasitas dan kepadatan penjara membuat peraturan pelaksanaan menjadi lebih sulit. Ketidaknyamanan dan kondisi penahanan yang buruk menciptakan ketegangan dan pelanggaran hak-hak narapidana. Sementara itu, pemberian sanksi yang tegas terkadang melanggar hak-hak narapidana yang juga menjadi permasalahan bagi petugas pemasyarakatan, mengacu pada perbandingan data jumlah pelanggar disiplin dari tahun sebelumnya di Lapas Kelas II Semarang tidak mengalami perubahan signifikan. Artinya, jumlah pelanggar masih terus bertambah dan masih terdapat narapidana yang mengulangi kejahatannya. Kendala dalam penerapan sanksi hukum terhadap narapidana yang melanggar peraturan perundang-undangan di Lapas Kelas II A Semarang antara lain adalah keterbatasan sumber daya, kepadatan atau kelebihan kapasitas, resistensi atau perlawanan dari narapidana dan kurangnya pengawasan dari luar. Sedangkan solusi yang dilakukan adalah upaya preventif dan upaya represif.