The purpose of this study is to look at the morphology of affixation on vocabulary in Almaira's noveltoon ‘Behind Aisha's Veil’, especially in the third chapter with the theme ‘Love?’. The method used is qualitative. The data were collected through literature research and descriptive analysis that experienced affixation. This study found that the novel uses affixation, a linguistic process that involves adding affixes to the base form to produce new meanings. The study found that the use of affixes in the novel not only improves character descriptions but also increases the emotional depth of the story. The analysis results show that morphology plays an important role in shaping the meaning and characters in the story. It also shows that morphology reflects the social and cultural dynamics that women face in modern society. It is hoped that this research will enhance our understanding of how morphology is used in modern literary works.

This study aims to analyze the influence of e-money usage and financial literacy on the consumption behavior of accounting students in Batam City. E-money as a digital payment method has become increasingly popular among the younger generation, while financial literacy plays an important role in effective personal financial management. The study uses primary data collected from questionnaires distributed to 97 accounting students in several universities in Batam, as well as secondary data from interviews with 10 accounting students regarding e-money and financial literacy. The results show a positive correlation between high financial literacy and wise financial management, which in turn influences students' consumption behavior. Additionally, the use of e-money plays a significant role in facilitating transactions and changing consumption patterns. Simultaneously, all three variables have a significant impact with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 38.5%. The findings are expected to provide insights for relevant stakeholders in designing more effective financial education programs and promoting the use of e-money among students.

International conflicts significantly impact maritime tourism development in Southeast Asia, a region rich in natural marine beauty and essential to the regional economy. Destructive international disputes, including geopolitical tensions and naval security threats, can significantly disrupt the regional stability on which tourism is built. Although maritime tourism in Southeast Asia continues to show post-pandemic growth, conflict risk remains a significant challenge that could affect traveler confidence and hinder the sector's contribution to regional GDP. The impact of international conflicts on the development of maritime tourism in Southeast Asia is analyzed in this research using a qualitative approach and literature study method. Journals, articles, and reports were reviewed to understand how geopolitical tensions and maritime security threats affect the tourism sector. The study utilizes conflict theory to explain the dynamics of conflict escalation and the application of resolution efforts in this context. Therefore, the potential disruption of maritime tourism development by ongoing conflicts in the Southeast Asian region is highlighted. The sustainability of the industry relies on security stability, and regional cooperation is crucial in mitigating the negative impact of conflict on the economic sector.

The role of women in building village government is very important, because they contribute to the economic, social and environmental sectors. Women also have a key role in managing natural resources, local economic activities and maintaining environmental sustainability to build strong social networks in village communities. Women’s involvement is an absolute requirement in efforts to realize village development as an independent village. It is impossible for a country to prosper if its women are left behind. The complete and comprehensive development of a country requires the full role of women in all areas of life. Women as citizens or as sources of village development have the same rights, obligations and opportunities as men in all development activities in the country. All life. The role of women has also been accommodated by all national development regulations, such as Law no. 6 of 2014 concerning Villages, which states that women’s involvement is very necessary for village development.
With the existence of women in Ciseeng Village, which is the location of this research, most residents here position women as equal to men. This means that women can also hold government positions ranging from BPD, Village Apparatus, to Village Head. In Ciseeng itself, the role of women in all aspects of development is quite pronounced, starting from participating in building village facilities, maintaining village security, PKK in empowering families, and so on.

Consumer protection has been enforced through the regulation set forth in Law No. 8 of 1999 on Consumer Protection (UUPK). Skincare in Indonesia has experienced rapid growth in recent years, alongside an increase in public awareness of the importance of self-care. However, this rapid growth has also brought about new challenges, particularly related to the phenomenon of overclaim in skincare. Overclaim refers to exaggerated claims about a product or service to attract consumers. This can lead to uncertainty among consumers and potentially undermine trust in skincare products. This study aims to identify this phenomenon, analyze its impact on the market and consumers, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing regulations to enhance transparency and trust in the skincare industry in Indonesia. The research is conducted using normative legal research methods, with a legislative approach, and is analyzed descriptively. It is expected that the findings of this study will provide insights for the Indonesian public and minimize the actions of skincare owners engaging in overclaim practices.

Pemilihan Kepala Desa menjadi satu agenda besar di tengah-tengah masyarakat, terutama masyarakat pedesaan. Tindakan suap-menyuap untuk memperoleh suara bukanlah suatu hal yang baru pada agenda tersebut. Karena pemikiran masyarakat yang menanggap bahwa ini hanya skala kepala desa, sehingga banyak sekali individu yang menganggap hal ini kurang penting. Hak pilih yang tidak digunakan dilirik oleh calon kepala desa untuk mendapatkan suara. Calon kepala desa memberi uang kepada mereka agar mendapatkan suara dari masyarakat, terutama individu yang tidak ingin mencoblos. Penelitian ini melihat fenomena yang terjadi di masyarakat mengenai money politic atau politik uang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat alasan masyarakat mengambil uang yang berasal dari calon kepala desa. Metode yang digunakan ialah metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling. Subjek penelitian ialah masyarakat Desa Petiken yang meneriman suap serta tidak ingin ikut serta dalam pemilihan pada awalnya. Penelitian ini melihat menggunakan kacamata teori Alfred Schutz tentang fenomenologi. Hasil penelitian ialah bahwa minat masyarakat untuk datang ke tps dapat di beli dengan uang. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat pada calon kepala desa sehingga mereka memilih untuk golput, jika tidak ada uang atau umpan untuk pergi maka tidak akan pergi. Masyarakat yang diberi uang merasa bahwa mereka akan mendapatkan keuntungan jika mengabil uang tersebut dan menjalankan hak suara yang mereka miliki.  

North Kalimantan Province as one of the regions is required to prioritize capital expenditure to support community economic activities. The Budget Realization Report (LRA) as a form of government accountability in managing finances shows priorities on government operational expenditures. The purpose of this study is to examine the financial performance of the Regional Government of North Kalimantan Province for Fiscal Year 2018 – 2022 using 5 data analysis tools consisting of: 1) Regional Financial Independence Ratio, 2) Growth Ratio, 3) Regional Original Revenue Effectiveness Ratio, 4) Regional Financial Efficiency Ratio, and 5) Compatibility Ratio. This research includes quantitative research with a descriptive approach derived from secondary data, namely the North Kalimantan Provincial Government Budget Realization Report 2018 – 2022. The results of the study using the ratio of regional financial independence showed the value of independence classified as consultancy

Purpose: This research aims to develop a system interface design solution to address the university’s knowledge management problem with exam proctors. Developing a knowledge management system is expected to maintain the integrity of examinees and reduce the risk of plagiarism. This research identifies user needs in business processes and maps them to relevant features based on previous research.
Methods: This research adopted a user-centered design methodology in developing interface design solutions, which consisted of four stages: understanding the context of use, specifying user requirements, designing solutions, and evaluating against requirements. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, and a system usability scale (SUS) questionnaire was employed for design solution evaluation.
Result: This research identified the needs of business processes in higher education in the context of exam proctors and mapped them to a suitable feature solution. Recommendations for information architecture and knowledge management system design implementation in higher education were also provided. This research achieved a SUS score of 74.8, indicating that the developed system met users’ needs.
Novelty: This research provides a practical implementation of developing a knowledge management system in higher education with user-centered design.