Good financial planning can create operational effectiveness in educational institutions. This article analyzes the importance of financial planning in school management, covering aspects such as the development of facilities and infrastructure, the improvement of student learning quality, and teacher welfare. The research method used is quantitative with a library research approach, where data is obtained from various scholarly articles and relevant books sourced from Google Scholar. The findings indicate that schools effectively apply for funding and evaluate fund utilization annually. Poor financial planning can disrupt school operations, leading to issues such as delayed teacher salaries, insufficient learning facilities, and other challenges. To achieve effective financial management, technological mastery is essential to ensure operations that are effective, efficient, and accountable.

This study examines the translation techniques used by Rininditha Pradiza in adapting AKB48 song lyrics into their Indonesian versions for JKT48. Using a descriptive qualitative approach based on Molina and Albir’s (2002) translation techniques framework, this study analyzes four songs: Heavy Rotation, Kimi No Koto Ga Suki Dakara (Because I Like You), Ponytail to Chou-Chou (Ponytail and Butterfly), and Baby! Baby! Baby! The data were collected through text analysis and online interviews with the translator. The analysis process involved data reduction, presentation in tables and narratives, and the identification of translation technique patterns. The findings revealed that the Literal Translation Technique is the most frequently employed (55%), followed by Borrowing (24%), Amplification (13%), and Modulation (8%). The literal translation technique preserves the original sentence structure while Borrowing retains familiar words from the source language. The amplification techniques add explanatory elements, and the modulation technique alters perspectives to enhance naturalness in the target language. This study concludes that the choice of translation techniques significantly influences the readability and semantic appropriateness of the lyrics in Indonesian.

Refusal is an essential aspect of communication that can lead to discomfort for both the refuser and the recipient. Speakers employ various refusal strategies to mitigate potential conflict and maintain social harmony. This study examines the refusal expressions used by Indonesian female university students studying Japanese and native Japanese female university students. It aims to explore how these two groups use refusal strategies in different academic settings: irai (requests), sasoi (invitations), and teian (suggestions), when interacting with both close and less close friends. Data were collected from 60 respondents using an Oral Discourse Completion Test (DCT) and analyzed based on Beebe et al.’s (1990) refusal semantic formula. The findings reveal that both groups predominantly use indirect strategies over direct ones across all scenarios. They also employ four main semantic categories in their refusals: fuka (denial), shazai (apology), riyuu (reason), and tamerai (hesitation), with riyuu and tamerai being the most frequently used. However, a notable difference emerged when refusing close friends: Indonesian Japanese learners exhibited a stronger tendency to preface refusals with shazai, suggesting a possible influence from their native language and cultural norms. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of intercultural pragmatics and the influence of linguistic background on refusal strategies. Future research may explore refusal expressions in broader social contexts to investigate cultural and linguistic influences on politeness strategies.

Advancements in technology, particularly the internet, have provided learners with extensive opportunities to access various resources for independent learning. However, not all learners can effectively utilize digital media and technology, and many face challenges in selecting appropriate materials and methods to support their learning. This study examines the self-directed learning strategies of a Japanese language learner, addressing the following questions: (1) What strategies are employed for independent learning? (2) What media are used, and how does he facilitate self-directed learning? This study employs a qualitative research approach, specifically narrative inquiry, to explore the learner’s experiences. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed to identify patterns in self-directed learning strategies. Findings reveal that the learner adopt multiple strategies, including goal setting for both short-and long-term learning, adaptation, combination, evaluation, and validation. Additionally, the learner engages with various online resources, such as interactive learning platforms, receptive learning materials, social media, and authentic content. The study further identifies six key aspects of technology used in self-directed learning, with variations in frequency based on individual needs and perceived advantages and limitations.

This study aims to determine the effect of supervision and work discipline on employee productivity at the Social Service Office in Ambon City. This research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 35 respondents working at the Social Service Office in Ambon City. Data analysis techniques used include validity tests, reliability tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that supervision has a positive and significant effect on employee productivity. In addition, work discipline also significantly influences employee productivity. Therefore, it can be concluded that good supervision and a high level of work discipline can improve employee productivity at the Social Service Office in Ambon City. This study provides important implications for organizations to pay attention to effective supervision and efforts to enhance work discipline to improve employee productivity.

Freedom of the press is a fundamental part of a democratic system, including in Indonesia. However, in a society that is predominantly Muslim, there are challenges in balancing freedom of the press with Islamic values. One form of Islamic influence on the world of journalism in Indonesia is the fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on Islamic journalism. This study aims to analyze how the fatwa regulates journalistic practices, the extent of its influence on press freedom, and the challenges that arise in its implementation. This study uses a qualitative approach with a document analysis method, including a study of the MUI fatwa, press regulations in Indonesia, and related literature. The results of the study show that the MUI fatwa emphasizes the principles of honesty, moral responsibility, and compliance with Islamic teachings in journalistic practice. This fatwa encourages Muslim journalists to present news that is not only accurate but also in accordance with religious norms. Although it does not have binding legal force, this fatwa still has a major influence, especially for Islamic-based media and Muslim journalists. However, this study also found the potential for conflict between the principle of press freedom which prioritizes independence and the principle of Islamic journalism which demands limitations according to religious norms. Therefore, dialogue is needed between stakeholders, such as the MUI, the press, and the government, in order to find a balance between press freedom and Islamic values ??in journalistic practices in Indonesia.

In the printing process, PT XYZ still experiences several obstacles that affect the final result of the mold. One of them is the difficulty in equalizing the position of the screen and plate which causes register inaccuracy, as well as problems in the process of cutting the screen by the prepress operator. This research aims to make recommendations for the development of the Flexo Screen Puncher machine to overcome these problems. The method used is Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to identify user needs and translate them into appropriate technical responses. Based on the results of expert validation, the efficiency of the screen cutting process is the highest Voice of Customer (VoC) with an importance weight of 0.22. Meanwhile, the technical response with the highest Technical Importance value was obtained by the addition of visual management with a scale of 25%. This result indicates that every work process must be clearly visualized through visual management in order to minimize existing problems.

Pelumas (oil) memainkan peran yang sangat penting dalam menjaga kinerja dan umur mesin sepeda motor. Pada motor Honda Supra Fit X100cc, kualitas pelumas yang digunakan dapat mempengaruhi berbagai aspek, mulai dari efisiensi bahan bakar hingga ketahanan komponen mesin. Penggunaan pelumas yang berkualitas sangat penting untuk menjaga umur panjang dan performa mesin motor Honda Supra Fit X100cc. Dengan memilih dan menggunakan pelumas yang tepat, Anda dapat meminimalkan risiko kerusakan mesin dan menjaga motor Anda tetap dalam kondisi prima. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelumas terhadap kinerja mesin motor Honda 100 cc dengan menggunakan oli merk Federal dan bahan bakar Pertalite. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelumas Federal Matic dapat meningkatkan kinerja mesin dan memperpanjang umur mesin dibandingkan dengan pelumas Federal Supreme XX dan Federal Plus. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa pelumas Federal Matic dapat menghemat konsumsi bahan bakar dan mengurangi suhu mesin. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pelumas memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja mesin motor Honda 100 cc dengan menggunakan bahan bakar Pertalite.

Pada sebuah departemen di PT. X terdapat reaktor batch berkapasitas 300 L yang berfungsi utama untuk mensintesis produk berbasis reaksi. Saat ini reaktor tersebut belum dilengkapi jalur pendingin aktif, sehingga kontrol suhu kurang optimal dan proses pendinginan pasca-reaksi berlangsung sangat lambat. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang penambahan jalur koil pendingin dan menghitung kebutuhan kapasitas pendinginannya agar suhu produk dapat diturunkan dari 110?°C menjadi 60?°C secara cepat dan stabil, serta mengevaluasi kinerja termal sistem setelah modifikasi. Analisis beban panas dilakukan dengan persamaan Q = m•Cp•?T (m=300 kg, Cp=4180 J/kg•K, ?T=50?K) menghasilkan Q ? 62,7 MJ. Sistem pendingin baru berupa koil 10 lilitan terbuat dari Stainless Steel 316 dengan diameter pipa 1 inchi di sekeliling reaktor dirancang untuk mendapatkan laju aliran air pendingin 3,08 kg/s (11,08 m³/jam). Perhitungan menunjukkan kapasitas pendinginan baru sekitar 193 kW dengan selisih suhu air 15?K, dan prediksi waktu pendinginan hanya ~5,4 menit. Hasil pengujian menampilkan suhu akhir produk 60?°C dalam 5,4 menit (97% lebih cepat dari 3 jam sebelumnya). Penambahan jalur pendingin terbukti menurunkan viskositas produk dari 8.820 cP menjadi 6.980 cP (dalam rentang spesifikasi 2.000–8.000 cP) dan meningkatkan kandungan padatan dari 38,62% menjadi 39,51. Hal ini menunjukkan sistem pendingin baru berhasil mengoptimalkan sifat reologi dan kualitas produk melalui kontrol suhu yang lebih presisi.

PT XYZ merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang penyimpanan produk jadi yang berlokasi di salah satu kawasan industri di Jawa Barat. Gudang ini memiliki karakteristik berupa penyimpanan berbagai jenis produk dengan volume yang besar. Permasalahan yang dihadapi saat ini adalah waktu pengambilan barang yang lama, utilisasi ruangan yang belum optimal dan jarak material handling yang jauh. Setelah diterapkan metode Class Based Storage (CBS) terjadi peningkatan efisiensi yang signifikan yaitu waktu pengambilan barang berkurang 33.33%, utilisasi ruang meningkat 13.33% dan total jarak material handling berkurang 52.19%. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa metode CBS efektif dapat mengurangi waktu pencarian barang, meningkatkan kapasitas penyimpanan dan menekan biaya operasional. Penerapan metode CBS dapat meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan melalui pengiriman yang lebih cepat dan pelayanan yang lebih efisien. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi bagi industri logistik dan pergudangan dalam menerapkan strategi penyimpanan berbasis klasifikasi untuk meningkatkan produktivitas dan daya saing perusahaan.