This study aims to determine the effect of the number of MSME units and the labor force on economic growth (GRDP) in Gorontalo City. The study method used is quantitative, with data analysis techniques employing classical assumption test and hypothesis testing, and analyzing the data using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of IBM SPSS 21 software. The data used in this study include secondary data obtained from the Statistics of Gorontalo City and the Department of Manpower, Cooperatives, and MSMEs of Gorontalo City. This study consists of a dependent variable, which is the economic growth (GRDP) of Gorontalo City, and independent variables, which are the number of MSME units and the labor force during the period of 2020-2024. The results indicate that simultaneously, the variables of the number of MSME units and the labor force affect economic growth (GRDP) in Gorontalo City significantly. The variable of the number of MSME units, when considered individually, has a positive and significant effect onn economic growth (GRDP) in Gorontalo City. Meanwhile, the labor force variable has a positive and significant effect economic growth (GRDP) in Gorontalo City.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of zakat on improving people's welfare in Indonesia. Zakat, as one of the financial instruments in Islam, plays an important role in reducing poverty and improving social welfare through equitable distribution of wealth. The findings of the study indicate that the distribution of zakat has a significant impact on improving the quality of life of beneficiaries, especially in terms of fulfilling basic needs such as education, health, and economic stability. In addition, zakat has also been proven to reduce poverty rates and reduce income disparities in society. The success of zakat is greatly influenced by professionalism in its management, accuracy in distributing to those in need, and transparency of zakat management institutions. These results emphasize the importance of strengthening the zakat management system and cooperation between institutions so that zakat can function optimally as a tool for economic empowerment and equalizing welfare in Indonesia.

Education plays an important role in improving the quality of human resources, where teachers serve as the key to the success of the teaching and learning process. Prospective teachers need to possess adequate knowledge and skills to carry out teaching responsibilities effectively. The Teaching Practice Program (PLK) - Teaching Assistance is a course designed to help students of the education program at Universitas Negeri Padang develop teaching skills before entering the professional education field. However, based on preliminary observations at SMK Negeri 5 Padang, it was found that PLK-Teaching Assistance students still lacked certain teaching skills, such as mastery of subject matter, use of media and teaching methods, and classroom management. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the teaching skills of PLK-Teaching Assistance students at SMK Negeri 5 Padang. The results are intended as feedback and improvement to enhance the teaching skills of these students. The research used a quantitative approach. The population consisted of Grade X and XI students of the Mechanical Engineering program, with a total sample of 126 students. The results showed that students' perception of the teaching skills of PLK-Teaching Assistance students in the Mechanical Engineering Education program at SMK Negeri 5 Padang was categorized as good, with a percentage of 67%. This included: 1) questioning skills (56%), 2) reinforcement skills (56%), 3) explanation skills (56%), 4) teaching variation skills (51%), 5) opening and closing learning skills (55%), 6) small group and individual teaching skills (56%)—all categorized as good; and 7) classroom management skills (41%), and 8) small group discussion guidance skills (42%)—both categorized as less satisfactory. Therefore, overall, students' perception of the teaching skills of Universitas Negeri Padang's PLK-Teaching Assistance students in the Mechanical Engineering Education program at SMK Negeri 5 Padang was considered good.

This research seeks to analyze the impact of audit committee features on the financial performance of healthcare entities listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2019 to 2023.  The analyzed parameters include audit committee size, independence of the audit committee, skill of the audit committee, and frequency of audit committee meetings.  Return on Assets (ROA) serves as a critical performance metric, with business size and the COVID-19 criteria accounted for.  This study utilizes a quantitative approach using panel data regression analysis on a sample chosen by purposive sampling methods.  This research is driven by notable variations in Return on Assets (ROA) throughout the healthcare industry and a financial reporting controversy concerning PT Indofarma Tbk.  The findings indicate a substantial and noteworthy impact of audit committee size and independence on financial performance.  In contrast, the experience of the audit committee and the frequency of meetings have no substantial influence.  These results highlight the need of harmonizing structural characteristics and efficient supervision within the audit committee for good corporate governance.  The research provides actionable insights for regulators and corporate management in enhancing the functions of audit committees.

This study investigates the impact of product quality, price, and brand image on the purchasing decisions of Wardah facial moisturizer among female students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung. Wardah was selected due to its popularity among young consumers and its reputation as a halal-certified brand offering affordable, high-quality products. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 115 respondents who had purchased the product at least three times. The analysis, conducted through multiple linear regression, reveals that product quality, price, and brand image significantly influence purchase decisions both individually and simultaneously. These results highlight the importance of these factors in consumer decision-making and offer practical insights for cosmetic companies, especially Wardah, in crafting marketing strategies tailored to the preferences of young consumers. Additionally, the findings contribute to the growing body of marketing literature on cosmetic products in the Indonesian context.

The Gondoriyo 1-phase network has a network length of 3.2 km supplied by a 1-phase network that is charged in phase S on BSB 1. The extent of the service area makes the load on phase S jump high. The measurement results obtained by the load current during peak load reached a total of 62A. While the load current of the repeater at the time of peak load is phase R of 32A, phase S of 98A, and phase T of 44A. With such conditions, it is necessary to expand the medium voltage distribution network in the Gondoriyo area with the aim of balancing the load on the BSB 1 extension. To facilitate load sharing in the expansion of the Gondoriyo area, the ETAP powerstaion 7.5.0 simulation program is used. which consists of 1 phase simulation before expansion and 3 phase simulation after expansion. From the results of this engineering shrinkage simulation, the total engineering shrinkage value in the 1-phase network before the expansion was 6480 kW, after the network expansion, the total engineering shrinkage changed to 2510.4 kW. With the simulation that has been made, it is expected to produce a load sharing plan that will make it easier for PT PLN (Persero) Rayon Boja to share the load on the network after the expansion.

Dementia is a disorder of cognitive function that results in disruption of daily activities and the quality of life of sufferers. In Boyolali Regency, the phenomenon of dementia is increasing along with the increase in the number of the elderly. However, public understanding of the symptoms and early treatment of dementia is still low. This Community Service Program aims to increase public knowledge and awareness of dementia through education, brain gym training, and early detection of dementia through the Clock Drawing Test (CDT). The activity was carried out at Posyandu Winong, Karangduwet Village with interactive lectures, joint discussions, and demonstrations. The results of the evaluation showed that there was an increase in participants' understanding of dementia from 24% in the pre-test to 80% in the post-test. Through this program, it shows that the participants gain important insights on the importance of maintaining cognition from an early age and doing physical activities such as Brain Gym regularly.

In today's digital age, social media has become an effective platform for conveying messages and influencing audience behavior, with Instagram being a prime example. Persuasive communication is a key strategy for delivering messages that can motivate, inspire, and shift the mindset of audiences. One content creator who actively shares self-development messages is @ananzaprili, who employs persuasive communication techniques to capture audience attention. This research aims to analyze the application of persuasive communication techniques in self-development content published by content creator @ananzaprili. Employing a descriptive qualitative method and drawing upon Carl Hovland's persuasive communication theory, this study identifies various persuasive strategies such as association, integrity, rewards/incentives, arrangement, and red-herring. The persuasive communication strategies implemented by @ananzaprili enhance audience engagement and encourage positive behavioral changes related to self-development. Furthermore, the use of engaging language that fosters active involvement with followers is a key factor in the success of this strategy.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has a very important role in providing religious and social guidance for Muslims in Indonesia. The history of the MUI began in 1975, with the aim of strengthening the unity of Muslims and issuing fatwas in accordance with Islamic teachings. Over time, the MUI has developed into a very influential institution in determining religious policies in Indonesia. One of the main commissions in the MUI is the Fatwa Commission, which is tasked with issuing fatwas related to current religious issues, especially in facing the challenges of the times and social problems that continue to develop. This study aims to explore the urgency of the role of the MUI Fatwa Commission in issuing fatwas that are in accordance with the needs of the Indonesian people. In addition, this study also discusses the istinbath method applied by the MUI Fatwa Commission in issuing fatwas, as well as its application to contemporary issues. This istinbath method refers to the process of deriving law from the main sources of Islam, such as the Qur'an, Hadith, Ijma', and Qiyas, taking into account the existing social context and dynamics. The results of the study show that the MUI Fatwa Commission has a very great urgency in responding to various problems of Muslims, especially those related to modern issues such as sharia economics, technology, and health issues. Through the istinbath method, the MUI has succeeded in providing fatwas that are not only based on classical texts, but are also relevant to current developments. For example, in the matter of sharia economics, the MUI has issued a fatwa that supports the sharia financial system while still paying attention to the applicable fiqh rules.

This study aims to obtain the validity of E-LAPD using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model that can be used to improve science literacy on chemical equilibrium material. The design used is a 4-D model designed to improve students' science literacy skills. The valid E-LAPD was evaluated through a validation sheet filled in by the validator using a Likert scale. Validity consists of construct validity which includes presentation components, graphic components, suitability of models and indicators to be improved and content validation which includes the suitability of learning objectives with learning outcomes and the suitability of problems or phenomena with the material being taught.  The validity of E-LAPD is declared valid if the score from the validator is at least 4 and does not have one score < 3 from the validator. The results showed that the E-LAPD developed had high validity indicating that the mode score of the validator ? 4. The developed E-LAPD was declared valid for use with a construct and content validation assessment which was described as valid with a score of 4, thus E-LAPD using the PBL model was declared valid for use to improve science literacy in chemical equilibrium material.