This study aims to determine the effect of academic self-efficacy on academic performance in the 2021 intake of students at Padang State University. Academic self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to complete academic tasks, which is believed to play a significant role in determining student academic achievement. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method, involving 55 respondents as a sample. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire using a Likert scale to measure students' academic self-efficacy levels, as well as data collection on their Grade Point Average (GPA) as an indicator of academic performance. Data analysis was carried out using the SPSS program, through several testing stages, namely instrument validity and reliability tests, and simple linear regression tests to determine the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the analysis indicate a positive and significant influence between academic self-efficacy and academic performance. This is evidenced by the regression coefficient value of 0.009, with a calculated t-value of 15.278, which is greater than the t-table of 2.266, and a significance value of 0.006, which is less than 0.05. These findings indicate that the higher a student's level of confidence in their academic abilities, the better their academic achievement. Therefore, developing academic self-efficacy can be an important strategy for improving the quality of learning and student academic achievement.
 

On-task behavior problems are a common obstacle in the academic activities of school-aged children. Children often experience difficulty maintaining attention, are easily distracted, and exhibit frequent shifts of attention during learning. This has the potential to lead to decreased academic achievement and increased impulsive behavior. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the shaping behavior modification technique in increasing the duration of on-task behavior. The subject of the study was a 4-year-old boy who exhibited attention problems while working on academic tasks. The research design used a one-group pretest-posttest design with a single-subject approach using an A-B-A data collection model. Data collection was carried out using a duration data sheet to measure the duration of on-task behavior through direct observation. Data analysis was conducted by comparing the average duration of on-task behavior before and after the intervention. The results showed that the shaping technique did not provide a significant increase in the duration of on-task behavior. Although there were fluctuations in the duration of increases and decreases during the intervention phase, these results were not sufficient to prove the effectiveness of shaping in this context. These findings indicate that the shaping approach is less than optimal when applied alone, and that additional intervention methods or other alternatives are needed that are more appropriate to the characteristics and needs of the child. This research provides implications for the importance of selecting appropriate and adaptive behavioral intervention techniques to help children improve focus and engagement in academic activities.
 

This study rigorously investigates the Ulul Albab spiritual leadership construct and its impact on psychological well-being among campus da'wah activists, employing a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) approach grounded in both theoretical integration and empirical data. The inquiry draws upon a meta-analysis of 47 quantitative studies encompassing a total of 12,847 respondents from leading universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam, spanning the years 2018 to 2024. This methodological scope enhances the external validity of the findings. The CFA results confirm that the Ulul Albab spiritual leadership model exhibits a robust level of model fit, as indicated by optimal statistical indices (?²/df = 2.34; CFI = 0.956; TLI = 0.943; RMSEA = 0.047; SRMR = 0.039), suggesting strong coherence between the theoretical construct and field data. The three core dimensions conceptualized in this model are statistically validated through high factor loadings: intellectual spirituality (0.847), Islamic transformational leadership (0.823), and emotional-spiritual intelligence (0.791), each serving as integral pillars of the Ulul Albab paradigm. Furthermore, structural regression analysis reveals a significant effect of Ulul Albab spiritual leadership on the psychological well-being of da'wah activists (? = 0.673; p < 0.001; R² = 0.453), thereby affirming the model's predictive strength in fostering individual potential rooted in Islamic spiritual values. These findings reinforce the theoretical propositions advanced by Garden, M. (2004), Fry (2003), and Zohar and Marshall (2000) regarding the significance of spiritual leadership within organizational dynamics. However, this study offers a novel conceptual contribution through the epistemological synthesis of the Ulul Albab construct, integrating intellectual and spiritual intelligence within a holistic Islamic framework. Unlike Western-based models of spiritual leadership proposed by Fry and Nisiewicz (2020), the Ulul Albab construct demonstrates a notable advantage in the dimension of intellectual spirituality, as evidenced by its higher factor loading (0.847 compared to 0.634), underscoring the imperative of balancing dzikir and fikir as both ethical and cognitive foundations in contemporary Islamic leadership.

This meta-analytic study systematically examines the effectiveness of trauma prevention interventions implemented in at-risk communities across the Middle East by analyzing 47 independent studies (N = 12,483) published between 2010 and 2023. Employing a random-effects model, the findings reveal that these prevention programs have a significantly positive impact on reducing trauma symptoms (g = 0.73, 95% CI [0.65, 0.81], p < .001). Moreover, programs implemented within school environments demonstrated the highest level of effectiveness (g = 0.86), followed by community-based interventions (g = 0.71), and programs involving families (g = 0.62). Further moderator analysis indicates that the duration of program implementation (β = 0.31, p < .01) and the degree of family involvement (β = 0.28, p < .01) are significant predictors of intervention success. Meanwhile, the average rate of incomplete participation (drop-out) was recorded at 18.4 percent, with substantial variation across implementation contexts (SD = 12.3 percent). Meta-regression demonstrated a significant correlation between the level of social support received by participants and the reduction in trauma symptoms experienced (R² = 0.42, p < .001). These findings significantly exceed earlier reports such as those by Peltonen and Punamäki (2010) and Marwat et al. (2025), who estimated program effects within a moderate range (g = 0.45–0.52). Beyond confirming the effectiveness of these interventions, this study highlights the crucial role of local community support and the integration of cultural values as key components in optimizing program outcomes. Accordingly, the findings broaden both the theoretical and empirical horizons of understanding regarding the dynamics of successful trauma prevention programs in Middle Eastern conflict zones, particularly through the identification of mediating mechanisms such as community resilience and the influence of socio-cultural factors as primary moderators in the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions.

The connection between thuggery and power gives rise to a new face of politics laden with criminal hegemony. This concept is vividly depicted in the Javanese novel Lodan saka Segara Kidul (LSSK) by Kukuh S. Wibowo. Through a mystery-driven narrative, the novel exposes the transformation of Rahsana, a criminal gang leader, who changes his name to Hendarsa Prabancana and reinvents himself as a politician using slick yet effective hegemonic strategies. This research aims to reveal the representation of criminal hegemony in LSSK by Kukuh S. Wibowo through the lens of Gramsci’s theory, supported by other theories such as the normalization of crime, political oligarchy, self-image management, and more. The study employs a descriptive-qualitative method, emphasizing content analysis and literature review to examine novel narratives. This approach aims to identify forms of criminal hegemony, strategies for transitioning from crime to politics, and their societal impact. The findings demonstrate that Rahsana/Hendarsa utilizes wealth acquired through crime, money politics, and public image-building to gain legitimacy and maintain power. Hegemony does not manifest solely through physical domination but also through ideology that infiltrates social structures. These findings reflect how criminal practices can adapt within democratic systems and become part of legitimate political frameworks. This research contributes to enriching the study of Indonesian crime fiction while opening a critical discourse on the relationship between crime, politics, and the legitimization of power.




 

Rucas's marketing strategy leverages online promotions and creative content to reach a wider audience. The unique approach in advertising, featuring unconventional models, successfully attracted the attention of social media users. By considering customer perceptions of advertisements and brands as mediating variables, the influence of endorser attractiveness on customer purchase intentions is the objective of this research. Purposive sampling was used to select 153 people who are familiar with the Rucas advertisement. The data collected through online questionnaires were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Menurut hasil penelitian, daya tarik selebriti memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap sikap terhadap iklan dan merek. Except through the mediation of attitudes and engagement on social media, that attractiveness does not directly influence purchase intentions. These results indicate that, to enhance advertising effectiveness and drive purchase decisions, marketing strategies involving endorsers must consider the role of attitude and engagement mediation.

This study presents a highly comprehensive meta-analysis of the validity of various Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) measurement instruments that have been implemented within the context of Arab populations. By synthesizing data from 47 studies involving 12,384 participants published between 2000 and 2023, this review employed a multilevel meta-analytic approach based on a random-effects model to ensure estimation accuracy that accounts for cultural and methodological heterogeneity. The main findings indicate that PTSD instruments adapted into Arabic generally exhibit an adequate level of internal reliability (α = 0.88, 95% CI [0.85, 0.91]), although construct validity demonstrates significant variability (r = 0.72, 95% CI [0.67, 0.77]). Among the instruments analyzed, the Post-traumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS) was found to have the highest level of validity (r = 0.83, p < 0.001), followed by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) with r = 0.79 (p < 0.001), and the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) with r = 0.76 (p < 0.001). Moderator analysis revealed significant contributions from the translation strategies employed (Q = 18.42, p < 0.001), as well as demographic and psychosocial characteristics of the sample (Q = 15.67, p < 0.01), to fluctuations in instrument validity. When compared to the findings of Alqahtani et al. (2021), which highlighted the low validity of several Arabic-language psychological instruments due to a lack of cultural sensitivity in the adaptation process, and the study by Alhalal et al. (2017), which reported construct validity for the five-factor model of the Arabic version of the PCL-C, the present research successfully identifies a substantial overall increase in validity, particularly in instruments that integrate a deep cultural adaptation approach. Furthermore, one of the distinctive contributions of this study lies in its identification of specific patterns in PTSD symptom manifestation unique to Arab populations, significantly characterized by a tendency toward somatization (β = 0.45, p < 0.001) and the expression of distress in collective forms (β = 0.38, p < 0.001), as two dimensions that have been previously underexplored in cross-cultural psychometric validation studies.

The pattern of asah, asih, asuh is still a priority problem to be resolved in Indonesia. Prevalence data on infants and toddlers with a lack of basic needs such as malnutrition, lack of interest in coming to the integrated health post, and the absence of monitoring of infant and toddler development in Babakan Village, Ciseeng District, Bogor Regency, there are around 20 infants and toddlers who still do not get the correct asah, asih, asuh pattern. This education aims to increase public understanding, especially mothers who have toddlers, regarding the concept of Asah, Asih, Asuh as a holistic approach in supporting child growth and development. This education uses a lecture method with booklet media. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires, the results of the education obtained a p value of 0.000 (p <p = 0.05) which means that there is an influence on increasing knowledge of basic living needs for infants and toddlers asah, asih, asuh as an intervention to prevent unbalanced nutrition and a lack of basic needs for infants and toddlers. And the t value is 6.205. The conclusion of this study is that educational interventions on Asah, Asih, Asuh can increase mothers' awareness and knowledge in caring for and fulfilling the basic needs of infants and toddlers, which ultimately contributes to more optimal child growth and development. It is hoped that the infant and toddler development monitoring program can be implemented at the integrated health post and mothers can better understand the contents of the KIA book.

The computer laboratory at Bengkalis State Polytechnic has an important role in supporting teaching and learning activities, especially in the Informatics Engineering Department. However, the existing web-based laboratory lending system is still limited to basic features, such as data recap and schedules, so it is less than optimal. This study aims to develop a laboratory lending system by adding features for checking availability, inventory lending, and notifications, as well as implementing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) to automate the application development process. The implementation of CI/CD helps developers detect and fix problems faster, increasing productivity and application quality. The results of the study show that the developed system is more reliable, efficient, and feasible to use to support optimal laboratory management.

In the digital era, companies are required to manage data optimally to improve operational efficiency. This research aims to analyze the role of data management and database systems in supporting company work efficiency. A descriptive approach is used by reviewing literature from various relevant academic sources. The results show that the implementation of a structured database system can reduce data redundancy, increase the speed of information access, and strengthen the decision-making process. With good data integration between divisions, the company can improve internal coordination and response to market changes. The findings confirm the importance of an effective data management strategy in supporting an organization's competitive advantage.