Traditionally, family sociocultural values are core to childcaring and rearing, crucial and a necessity for children’s cognitive development, growth, and learning; thus, this qualitative study sought views of parents on the sociocultural development of their 0-4-year-old children attending ECD centres/preschools/ECD Centres, in four ECD centres in the East London District, of the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa (SA). Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) Ecological Systems Theory was used as a theoretical framework to guide this study. The study was located within the Interpretivist paradigm and used a Case study design to explore the topic. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, which was analyzed using a thematic approach. Purposive sampling was used to sample fourteen parent participants comprising nine females and one male aged between 25 and 50 years and four grandmothers aged between 55 and 80 years. The research question was, do parents perceive any alignment between home and ECD centres in terms of sociocultural values. The parent participants in this study echoed the importance of family sociocultural values which are ignored and rejected by ECD centres as irrelevant. The study therefor concludes that the ECD centres are perpetuating deculturisation of mainly Black children. The study, therefore, recommends the compulsory use of South African indigenous languages in ECD centres to embed and transmit sociocultural values.

Accessibility of lost and found units has a significant effect on passenger experience and their perception of airport services. In situations of lost or left behind items, passenger satisfaction is influenced by ease of access to services, including strategic location, clarity of information, and efficiency of reporting and retrieval processes. This study aims to measure the effect of accessibility of lost and found units on passenger satisfaction and the level of satisfaction at PT Gapura Angkasa, Sultan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi Airport, using the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) method. This quantitative study took place from August 1 to September 30, 2024, with a population of around 45 passengers per month. The sample consisted of passengers aged at least 17 years who used the lost and found services of Garuda Indonesia and Citilink airlines. Data collection techniques were carried out through the distribution of questionnaires and surveys. This study found that the t-test showed a significance of 0.002 <0.05 and t count 3.292> t table 2.024, so the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. This means that there is a positive influence between the accessibility of lost and found units and passenger satisfaction of PT Gapura Angkasa at Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Airport, Jambi; the better the accessibility, the higher the passenger satisfaction. The level of passenger satisfaction was recorded as very high, with a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) of 97.45%. However, there needs to be improvement in several aspects, such as the activeness of information officers, ease of reporting procedures, and the number of staff, to maintain service quality and improve passenger satisfaction.

The concept of sustainable development, despite its increasing frequency in international law literature, is too vague to be clearly defined and implemented. The concept of sustainable development appears in various documents withdifferent, even competing, themes and scopes. Rather than being a simultaneous manifestation of three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental, it is essentially an economic and environmental concept, and economic development is the primary priority for all countries, both developed and developing. By failing to fulfill their obligations to developing countries, developed countries have created an atmosphere of mistrust in establishing global sustainable development platforms. Overall, it appears that although the concept and idea of ​​sustainable development have gained widespread acceptance in international legal literature, and significant efforts have been made to assess the achievement of sustainable development, the unity of the three areas of economic development, social development, and environmental protection still faces challenges. There is a significant gap regarding the theoretical and practical position of sustainable development on the international stage and within the framework of international development law. The importance of this research lies in analyzing the constitutional protection of the right to sustainable development in the Iraqi Constitution and its compatibility with international standards. It also examines the legal and practical challenges facing Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan in implementing this right on the ground, and reviews the role of 2 governmental institutions and civil society in promoting and protecting the right to sustainable development.

The public accounting profession plays a crucial role in the advancement of the business and economic sectors; however, the number of public accountants in Indonesia remains insufficient to meet market demand. This disparity between the demand and supply of public accountants is a significant concern, particularly in light of the rapid growth of the business sector and the increasing need for high-quality audit services. The low interest of accounting students in pursuing careers as public accountants requires further investigation to identify the factors influencing this trend. This study aims to analyze the impact of quality motivation and economic motivation on students' interest in becoming public accountants at Palopo Muhammadiyah University. The research employs a quantitative approach with a saturated sampling technique, involving all 78 students from the 2021 Accounting Study Program cohort. Data was collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data analysis was performed through multiple linear regression with SPSS version 21, encompassing descriptive statistics, data quality tests, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression tests, and hypothesis testing, including t-tests and f-tests. The results indicate that both quality motivation and economic motivation significantly influence students' interest in becoming public accountants, both individually and collectively.

Handling drug abuse is one of the main focuses in the Prevention and Eradication of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (P4GN) efforts in Indonesia. In this context, medical and social rehabilitation plays an important role as a recovery effort for addicts to return to optimal functioning in society. This community service activity uses a qualitative approach with a combination of observation, interview, and digital-based direct intervention methods in handling medical and social rehabilitation for drug abusers. This community service activity successfully implemented a digital-based medical and social rehabilitation strategy in supporting the P4GN program with a smart power approach. A web-based information system and mobile application designed to facilitate registration, monitoring, and mentoring of rehabilitation patients were successfully developed. This system provides easy access to information for the community and drug abusers to register and obtain rehabilitation services efficiently without having to come directly to the rehabilitation facility. The digital rehabilitation system is integrated with national electronic medical record platforms (such as SIRENA and the Ministry of Health's SATU SEHAT service), thus facilitating coordination between institutions and ensuring continuous monitoring of client health during and after the rehabilitation period. This community service activity successfully demonstrated that the handling of medical and social rehabilitation in a digital-based P4GN strategy with a smart power approach is an effective solution in an effort to realize a drug-free society. The smart power approach that integrates hard power (law enforcement) and soft power (prevention, community empowerment, and rehabilitation) with the support of digital information technology can improve the accessibility, effectiveness, and quality of rehabilitation services.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) acts as the main institution in regulating the global trading system based on the principles of fairness and openness. However, in practice, protectionist challenges arising from large countries, such as in the trade conflict between the United States and China, hamper economic liberalization efforts and create instability in the global market. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the WTO's role in facing these protectionism challenges. The method used is normative juridical with a qualitative approach, which includes analysis of WTO regulations and policies, as well as a comparative approach to examine the impact of protectionism in several countries. Data were obtained through literature study of academic sources and relevant international legal documents. The results show that policy harmonization between the WTO and its member countries is needed to maintain the stability of the multilateral trading system. In addition, reforms to the WTO dispute settlement mechanism are crucial to make it more adaptive to global geopolitical dynamics. Developing countries are advised to improve competitiveness through market diversification and strengthening economic diplomacy to remain relevant in the changing international trade architecture.

This study focuses on the analysis of consumer behavior in making coffee purchasing decisions at Mitra Nineteeone Coffee located in Salatiga, especially on Jalan Adi Sucipto. This study does not cover consumer behavior at other coffee shop partners in Salatiga. This study uses a qualitative method to deeply understand the experience and behavior of consumers in making coffee purchasing decisions, especially at Nineteeone Coffee Salatiga. This study was conducted at three Mitra Nineteeone Coffee, Salatiga City, Central Java, located around Jalan Adi Sucipto, Jalan Kartini, and Jalan Diponegoro. This study does not cover other branches or coffee shops that have similar concepts. To obtain accurate and in-depth data, this study applies several data collection techniques, namely interviews and observations. The results of the study are that purchasing decisions are greatly influenced by individual perceptions, motivations, and attitudes, especially when consumers have emotional or personal involvement with a product or brand.

This study aims to analyze and compare migration data with the population growth projections of Gorontalo Province for the 2020–2035 period. A descriptive quantitative approach was used to evaluate in- and out-migration patterns based on the 2020 Long Form Population Census and BPS population projections. The findings reveal regional migration disparities, with Gorontalo City and Bone Bolango Regency experiencing positive net migration, while Pohuwato and Boalemo show high out-migration rates. Meanwhile, the demographic projections indicate an increasing dependency ratio and a significant growth in the elderly population. The combination of migration dynamics and demographic trends affects the age structure and regional capacity to support sustainable development. These findings provide an essential basis for evidence-based migration policy formulation to reduce regional disparities and strengthen local economic development.

Reading ability is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in education, as it significantly contributes to students’ academic achievement and intellectual development. This study aims to analyze the reading skills of seventh-grade students at SMP IT Robbani Indralaya, focusing on both mechanical and comprehension aspects. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 19 student respondents. The questionnaire instrument was designed based on two main aspects: mechanical skills (letter recognition, linguistic elements, and slow reading speed) and comprehension skills (understanding text meaning, evaluating content, and flexible reading speed). The analysis results showed that the majority of students were in the “Good” category (63.16%), while the rest were in the “Fair” category (36.84%). There were no students in the “Very Good” or “Poor” categories. Internal factors such as motivation and reading interest, as well as external factors such as family support and school facilities, were found to influence students' reading skills. This study recommends the implementation of continuous and collaborative literacy development efforts involving students, teachers, schools, and families to improve reading skills comprehensively.
 
 

Firm value reflects investors’ perception of a company’s success, often associated with stock price. An increase in firm value can serve as a positive signal for investors, indicating promising future prospects. This study aims to examine and explain the influence of leverage, company size, and asset structure on the value of mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The study involves a sample of 77 mining companies for the period 2020–2024. Data was collected using a non-participant observation method. The analytical technique employed is multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that leverage has a positive and significant effect on firm value, company size has a negative and significant effect on firm value, and asset structure has a positive but insignificant effect on firm value.