As social media use increases, its role in adolescent self-expression and communication becomes increasingly significant. This study addresses a gap in the literature by examining social media usage and its relationship with communication skills among adolescents in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 145 adolescents through questionnaires, with reliability confirmed via test-retest (r = 0.76). Descriptive and inferential statistics revealed that WhatsApp is the most frequently used platform, followed by Facebook and Snapchat. Most participants reported daily use of social media for various purposes. A correlation was found between time spent on social media and self-rated communication skills, though opinions on its impact varied. These findings highlight the complex relationship between social media and adolescent communication, suggesting the need for targeted interventions. The study recommends the development of educational programs to improve adolescents' media literacy and promote healthier social media engagement.

This study employed a mixed-embedded research design, collecting data from teachers (n = 188) via a questionnaire and conducting in-depth interviews with ten participants. The primary aim was to analyse pedagogical competence in teaching 21st-century skills related to global and local connectedness at Tewodros II Secondary School in Ethiopia. The results indicated that teachers' competencies in fostering global and local connectedness were unsatisfactory, leading to challenges in cultivating these dimensions among students. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions in teaching global and local connectedness as part of 21st-century skills. Such efforts are essential to developing citizens equipped to navigate global and local challenges within the school environment and the wider society. Therefore, this research contributes significantly to bridging the global and local education issues.

Human resource managements digital makeover-now a staple of post COVID work life pushes big shifts across firms. Research piles up showing that adding tech to payroll, hiring, or talent reviews boosts speed, lets staff set flexible hours, and sharpens a companys edge. Yet those gains hinge on three building blocks: solid IT pipes, workers who feel at home online, and a culture that values learning-by-linking screens rather than guarding silos. Public bodies and firms in emerging economies run into familiar hurdles-resistance to new ways, knowledge gaps, and tight budgets paid with taxpayer pounds. At the same time, the digital leap invites richer learning loops, a bolder brand image, and faster bursts of innovation as smart-working platforms take center stage. Based on this cross-case look, success calls for one big plan that stitches tech road maps, ongoing staff training, and revised rules into a single fabric. Leaders wishing to boost results through resilient, people-centered digitization will find these pointers practical and timely.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Unemployment Level and Education on Poverty Level in East Nusa Tenggara Province in 2019-2023. The data analysis technique used in the study is the quantitative method. The data processing technique in this study uses the assistance of the SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences) software program. The data analysis technique in this study is multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and analysis of the coefficient of determination (R2). In this study, the type of data used is quantitative and uses secondary data sources.
The results of this study indicate that the Unemployment Level and Education simultaneously affect Poverty in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Meanwhile, based on the results of the t-test, the Unemployment variable has a significant positive effect on Poverty in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Education has a positive and significant effect on Poverty in East Nusa Tenggara Province

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of brand image and price on consumer loyalty to the Gacoan noodle business. Maintaining consumer loyalty is a major challenge for business players in the era of increasingly fierce cooking business competition. Strong brand image and reasonable prices are considered two important factors to create and maintain customer loyalty. This study uses a quantitative approach using a survey-based survey method distributed to 30 consumers of Mie Gacoan in the city of Bandung. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression to test the simultaneous and sometimes inter-effects between independent variables (brand and price) dependent variables (consumer loyalty).
Keywords: brand image, price, consumer loyalty, Mie Gacoan, marketing strategy
 
Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dampak citra merek dan harga pada loyalitas konsumen terhadap bisnis mie Gacoan. Mempertahankan loyalitas konsumen adalah tantangan utama bagi para pemain bisnis di zaman kompetisi bisnis memasak yang semakin keras. Citra merek yang kuat dan harga yang wajar dianggap dua faktor penting untuk menciptakan dan mempertahankan loyalitas pelanggan. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan metode survei berbasis survei yang didistribusikan kepada 30 konsumen Mie Gacoan di kota bandung. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah beberapa regresi linier untuk menguji efek simultan dan terkadang antara variabel independen (merek dan harga) variabel dependen (loyalitas konsumen).
Kata kunci: citra merek, harga, loyalitas konsumen, Mie Gacoan, strategi pemasaran
 

Non-formulary drug utilization in Harapan Kita Children’s and Mother’s Hospital presents a substantial challenge in healthcare cost management, especially for patients enrolled in the BPJS health insurance program. Given its status as a national referral hospital, Harapan Kita Children’s and Mother’s Hospital encounters a high prevalence of complex maternal and child health cases requiring the use of medications beyond the scope of the national formulary. This research endeavor seeks to examine the patterns and consequences of non-formulary drug use within this context. This study adopted a quasi-experimental design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods, to evaluate the impact of an sosialisation intervention and audit clinic on physician compliance with formulary drug use. A pre-test and post-test design was employed to measure changes in non-formulary drug utilization. Findings indicated a statistically significant decrease in non-formulary drug use from 18% to 13% post-intervention. The integration of a clinical pathway and tailored physician training was instrumental in achieving improved formulary adherence. Given these results, it is recommended to broaden training and surveillance programs, strengthen technological support through the implementation of formulary information systems, and undertake longitudinal research to assess the long-term sustainability of the intervention's effects..

Anemia is a condition where a person's body experiences a decrease or the number of red blood cells in the body is below normal limits. this can occur due to a lack of hemoglobin in the body, thereby affecting the amount of red blood cell production. in indonesia, the incidence of anemia in pregnant women is still quite common. one way to prevent anemia in pregnant women is to consume iron (fe) tablets. however, the compliance of pregnant women in consuming iron tablets is still low, which is caused by various factors such as knowledge and regularity which will later influence the formation of health behavior. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge and the regularity of pregnant women consuming iron (FE) tablets at PMB Winanti, S.Tr.Keb. This research is research that uses a cross sectional approach. this research uses a non-probability method, namely sampling with 62 respondents. data analysis used in the research includes univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test. The results of the study showed that the majority of respondents had sufficient knowledge, namely 45.2%, and had a balanced regularity, namely regular 50.0% and irregular 50.0%. this was proven by the chi-square statistical test showing the relationship between knowledge and regularity of pregnant women in consuming iron (fe) tablets with a result of 54.8% obtained a p value of 0.023 (p<0.05). From the results of this study, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and the regularity of pregnant women consuming iron tablets.

This research analyzes the managerial strategies of banks in Makassar in facing economic uncertainty with qualitative approach and case study design on five representative banks. The research was conducted in five stages: preparation, data collection through interviews, observation, and documentation study, data analysis using thematic techniques and local economic contextual analysis, and validation of findings through triangulation of sources and methods. The results show that banks in Makassar adopt adaptive strategies, focusing on strengthening internal management (organizational restructuring, human resource development, and technology-based control systems) and external collaboration (partnerships with fintech, research institutions, and educational institutions). Strategic differences between nationalbanks that are more flexible to local markets and multinational banks that excel in integrated systems and structured risk management were also found. The findings result in a contextualized managerial strategy model and practical recommendations for risk management and service innovation in the banking sector.

Students in the Information Systems Program at UIN Sumatera Utara tend to have irregular eating patterns with high consumption of fast food. This habit contributes to various health problems such as digestive disorders and decreased concentration. This study was conducted to investigate the eating patterns of students in the Information Systems Program at UIN Sumatera Utara and their relationship with their health conditions. Through a quantitative survey of 50 respondents, the results showed that most students eat less than three times a day, with the highest frequency being twice a day (48%). Additionally, the majority of students consume fast food 1–2 times a week (60%). Analysis using the Chi-Square test revealed a significant association between the frequency of fast food consumption and students' health conditions (p < 0.05). Many students experienced health issues such as stomach problems and fatigue related to their unhealthy eating patterns. These findings emphasize the need for nutrition education and the implementation of practical healthy eating patterns to support students' health and academic performance.

Leadership in modern organizations has undergone a significant paradigm shift. No longer solely understood as a formal power inherent in a structural position, leadership is now examined as an interpersonal process that is complex, dynamic, and full of nuances of influence. In an increasingly horizontal, collaborative, and network-based organizational environment, a leader's effectiveness is not only determined by formal authority, but also by his ability to influence others strategically and ethically. There are nine main tactics used by leaders to influence the behavior and decisions of others: legitimacy, rational persuasion, inspirational pleas, consultation, exchange, personal pleas, ingratiation, pressure, and coalition. This study explores these nine influence tactics, using an exploratory qualitative approach through document studies and narrative analysis.  The results show that the influence tactics carried out by the Leader must be effective and able to adapt the tactics to the social context and ethical values. Influence tactics in carrying out leadership are not prohibited but must be done responsibly and elegantly.